Power-actuated closure system
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1. A power-actuated closure system, comprising:
- a power-actuated closure panel having a leading edge during closure;
at least one non-contact optical sensing system affixed to the power-actuated closure panel, the sensing system adapted to detect the presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of the leading edge of the closure panel;
a control system selectively controlling the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system;
a recess adapted to house the at least one non-contact optical sensing system when the closure panel is in a closed position; and
a cleaning mechanism positioned within the recess, the cleaning mechanism adapted to clean the at least one non-contact optical sensing system when in contact therewith.
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Abstract
A power-actuated closure system is disclosed. The system includes a power-actuated closure panel having a leading edge. One or more non-contact optical sensing system(s) is/are affixed to the power-actuated closure panel. The sensing system is adapted to detect the presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of the leading edge of the closure panel. The system also includes a control system that selectively controls the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system.
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16 Claims
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1. A power-actuated closure system, comprising:
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a power-actuated closure panel having a leading edge during closure; at least one non-contact optical sensing system affixed to the power-actuated closure panel, the sensing system adapted to detect the presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of the leading edge of the closure panel; a control system selectively controlling the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system; a recess adapted to house the at least one non-contact optical sensing system when the closure panel is in a closed position; and a cleaning mechanism positioned within the recess, the cleaning mechanism adapted to clean the at least one non-contact optical sensing system when in contact therewith. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for controlling a power-actuated closure system, the method comprising:
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detecting, via at least one non-contact optical sensing system affixed to a power-actuated closure panel of the closure system, a presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of a leading edge of the closure panel; cleaning, via a cleaning mechanism, the at least one non-contact optical sensing system; and controlling the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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