Seat folding apparatus with a passive radio frequency link and foreign object detection system
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1. A system for controlling movement of a seat disposed in a vehicle that has a power-driven folding apparatus with a motor that is controlled by an electronic seat control module, the system comprising:
- a plurality of weight sensors disposed on a seat base that provide a foreign object signal to the electronic seat control module when a foreign object of more than a predetermined weight is disposed on the seat base;
a switch for initiating operation of the power-driven folding apparatus that is released when a seat folding operation is completed, or the foreign object signal is received by the control module; and
the electronic seat control module providing an interrupt signal to the power-driven folding apparatus that prevents operation of the power-driven folding apparatus after the foreign object signal is received from one or more of the weight sensors.
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Abstract
A seat folding apparatus is provided with a passive Rf frequency link that requires that a person be within a certain limited distance from the vehicle to operate the seat folding mechanism. A foreign object detection system, such as a plurality of weight sensors, is provided in the seat to detect foreign objects on the seat.
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1. A system for controlling movement of a seat disposed in a vehicle that has a power-driven folding apparatus with a motor that is controlled by an electronic seat control module, the system comprising:
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a plurality of weight sensors disposed on a seat base that provide a foreign object signal to the electronic seat control module when a foreign object of more than a predetermined weight is disposed on the seat base;
a switch for initiating operation of the power-driven folding apparatus that is released when a seat folding operation is completed, or the foreign object signal is received by the control module; andthe electronic seat control module providing an interrupt signal to the power-driven folding apparatus that prevents operation of the power-driven folding apparatus after the foreign object signal is received from one or more of the weight sensors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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