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VEHICLE SLIDE DOOR PINCH SENSOR ASSEMBLY

  • US 20120267914A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2011
  • Published: 10/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle assembly comprising:

  • a motorized door movable between an open position and a closed position;

    a pressure-activated sensor assembly including;

    a switch component that actuates upon pressure contact with an associated obstructing object;

    a flexible component that substantially surrounds the switch component; and

    an engagement component connected with the door and extending from the flexible component towards the door; and

    an exterior garnish member connected to the door and laterally offset from the flexible component, the garnish member being configured to at least partially inhibit contact of the flexible component by an occupant during occupant ingress and egress of the vehicle.

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