Accessory control system
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1. A control system contained in a control housing for use with at least one bi-directional motor to position an accessory of a motorized vehicle, comprising:
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a input connector mounted to the housing;
an output connector mounted to the housing;
solid state switches for supplying power to the motor, the solid state switches mounted inside the housing in a manner to dissipate heat and operably connected to the input connector; and
manual switches for controlling the power mounted to the housing and operably connected to the output connector, wherein the solid state switches and manual switches are operably connected inside the housing.
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Abstract
The invention concerns an accessory control system for automobiles. The apparatus integrates the user controls, the power switches that drive the accessories and motors for the accessories, and feedback from the accessories to allow the control system to apply proper corrections to the accessories. The system desirably includes semiconductor memory as well, allowing a user to command the control system to position the accessory to predetermined positions.
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1. A control system contained in a control housing for use with at least one bi-directional motor to position an accessory of a motorized vehicle, comprising:
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a control housing;
a input connector mounted to the housing;
an output connector mounted to the housing;
solid state switches for supplying power to the motor, the solid state switches mounted inside the housing in a manner to dissipate heat and operably connected to the input connector; and
manual switches for controlling the power mounted to the housing and operably connected to the output connector, wherein the solid state switches and manual switches are operably connected inside the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of positioning an accessory of a motorized vehicle, comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one bi-directional motor;
providing a DC power source for at least one motor;
providing a controller having solid-state power switches and control switches inside a control housing;
connecting said DC power source to the controller;
connecting the controller to at least one motor;
actuating the switches to position the accessory; and
dissipating heat from the controller. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A control system contained in a control housing, the control system having memory for use with a bi-directional motor to position an accessory of a motorized vehicle, comprising:
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a control housing;
an input connector mounted to the housing;
an output connector mounted to the housing;
solid state switches for supplying power to the motor, the solid state switches mounted inside the housing in a manner to dissipate heat and operably connected to the input connector; and
manual switches for controlling the power mounted inside the housing, the manual switches operably connected to the output connector, wherein the solid state switches and the manual switches are operably connected in the housing, and the solid state switches are responsive to the memory to automatically position the accessory upon command. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of automatically positioning an accessory of a motorized vehicle comprising:
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providing at least one bi-directional motor;
providing a DC power source for at least one motor;
providing a controller having solid state power switches and control switches inside a control housing, said controller having a memory capable of recalling one or more pre-determined positions of the accessory, and means for commanding the bi-directional motor;
connecting the DC power source to the controller;
connecting the controller to at least one motor;
signaling the controller to position the accessory; and
dissipating heat from the controller. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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