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Auto window switch and obstacle detect/protect with override

  • US 5,949,207 A
  • Filed: 09/03/1997
  • Issued: 09/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A control system for an automobile window including anti-trap protection in an UP mode, comprising:

  • a motorized drive assembly for drive assembly for driving the automobile window between open and closed;

    a sensor disposed to detect when an object is present between the automobile window and an automobile window frame and to transmit an anti-trap signal representative thereof, wherein the sensor is positioned adjacent a seal of the window frame;

    a switch assembly for communicating switch signals representative of commands from an operator by disposition of the switch assembly in selected distinct modes comprising positions or time intervals; and

    ,a logic circuit disposed to receive the switch signals and the anti-trap signal and control the drive assembly in response thereto, wherein the switch assembly comprises at least a first switch moveable to said distinct modes comprising an OFF mode, a MANUAL DOWN mode, an AUTO DOWN mode, an AUTO UP mode with the anti-trap protection enabled, and a MANUAL UP mode with the anti-trap protection disabled.

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