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Sensor for adjustable vehicle systems

  • US 6,882,124 B2
  • Filed: 12/10/2002
  • Issued: 04/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sensor for an adjustable system of a vehicle, the sensor comprising:

  • a mechanical interface coupled to a portion of the adjustable system, the mechanical interface capable of moving in relation to linear movement of a portion of the adjustable system; and

    an electrical device coupled to the mechanical interface, the device capable of changing an electrical signal in relation to the linear movement of the portion of the adjustable system via the movement of the mechanical interface;

    wherein the mechanical interface comprises a mechanism that converts the linear movement to a rotational movement that changes the electrical signal; and

    wherein the mechanism includes a shaft having a helical bearing surface and a carriage having a bearing surface that mates with the helical bearing surface of the shaft.

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