WO2001036772A8 - Integrated obstacle detection system - Google Patents

Integrated obstacle detection system

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Publication number
WO2001036772A8
WO2001036772A8 PCT/US2000/021510 US0021510W WO0136772A8 WO 2001036772 A8 WO2001036772 A8 WO 2001036772A8 US 0021510 W US0021510 W US 0021510W WO 0136772 A8 WO0136772 A8 WO 0136772A8
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WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
contact
systems
detection system
obstacle detection
closure
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/US2000/021510
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
WO2001036772A1 (en
Inventor
Christopher J O'connor
Stephen A Hawley
Eugene R Chapdelaine
Original Assignee
Prospects Corp
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Publication date
Application filed by Prospects Corp filed Critical Prospects Corp
Priority to EP00953867A priority Critical patent/EP1232557A4/en
Priority to CA002390584A priority patent/CA2390584A1/en
Priority to MXPA02004858A priority patent/MXPA02004858A/en
Priority to JP2001538634A priority patent/JP2003518570A/en
Publication of WO2001036772A1 publication Critical patent/WO2001036772A1/en
Publication of WO2001036772A8 publication Critical patent/WO2001036772A8/en

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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V8/00—Prospecting or detecting by optical means
    • G01V8/10—Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers
    • G01V8/12—Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/40—Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
    • E05F15/42—Detection using safety edges
    • E05F15/43—Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound
    • E05F15/431—Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound specially adapted for vehicle windows or roofs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Geophysics (AREA)
  • Power-Operated Mechanisms For Wings (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Control Of Position, Course, Altitude, Or Attitude Of Moving Bodies (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

A hybrid obstacle detection system for a power driven closure (12) including a non-contact obstacle detection system (14) and a contact-based obstacle detection system (100). The hybrid system combines the beneficial aspects of contact and non-contact systems while avoiding the deficiencies characteristic of the constituent systems when employed alone. In the non-contact system, physical contact with an obstacle is required before the obstacle can be detected and corrective action can be taken. Inputs from both the contact-based system and the non-contact system may be utilized over the entire closure travel path, or may be invoked only within a specific portion of the closure travel path. Either or both of the constituent systems may be used to ascertain the location of the closure. A central controller (202) may be used for coordinating the inputs from the two systems, or a controller associated with one of these systems may be adapted for this purpose. If the central controller is employed, it may be a controller dedicated to this function, or one which is already utilized in the environment of the aperture for another purpose.
PCT/US2000/021510 1999-11-19 2000-08-04 Integrated obstacle detection system WO2001036772A1 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP00953867A EP1232557A4 (en) 1999-11-19 2000-08-04 Integrated obstacle detection system
CA002390584A CA2390584A1 (en) 1999-11-19 2000-08-04 Integrated obstacle detection system
MXPA02004858A MXPA02004858A (en) 1999-11-19 2000-08-04 Integrated obstacle detection system.
JP2001538634A JP2003518570A (en) 1999-11-19 2000-08-04 Integrated obstacle detection system

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US44354099A 1999-11-19 1999-11-19
US09/443,540 1999-11-19

Publications (2)

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WO2001036772A1 WO2001036772A1 (en) 2001-05-25
WO2001036772A8 true WO2001036772A8 (en) 2001-11-08

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EP (1) EP1232557A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2003518570A (en)
CA (1) CA2390584A1 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02004858A (en)
WO (1) WO2001036772A1 (en)

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EP1232557A4 (en) 2004-06-30
JP2003518570A (en) 2003-06-10
CA2390584A1 (en) 2001-05-25
MXPA02004858A (en) 2002-08-30
EP1232557A1 (en) 2002-08-21
WO2001036772A1 (en) 2001-05-25

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