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Anti-pinch sensor

  • US 8,156,826 B2
  • Filed: 04/20/2007
  • Issued: 04/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An anti-pinch sensor for detecting an obstacle in the path of an actuating element of a motor vehicle, the anti-pinch sensor comprising:

  • a sensing electrode configured to generate an external electric field with respect to a counter electrode;

    a pressure sensor decoupled from the sensing electrode and configured to detect a mechanical pressure; and

    a shielding electrode formed as a driven shield wherein the sensing electrode, the pressure sensor, or the shielding electrodes are arranged in a sensor body of the anti-pinch sensor.

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