Method for controlling a position of an actuatable object of a vehicle

Abstract

As first aspect provides, in an electronic control circuit, a method of controlling an electromotor of an actuator for controlling a position of an actuatable object of a vehicle. The method comprises receiving an instruction to hold position of the actuatable object, obtaining an initial hold voltage pattern for the electromotor and applying the initial hold voltage pattern to the electromotor. The method further comprises determining movement data on movement of the actuatable object, determining an adjusted hold voltage pattern based on the movement data and applying the adjusted hold voltage pattern to the electromotor. By applying a particular voltage to the electromotor—stator, rotor or both, depending on the type—, a magnetic force between rotor and stator may be created to counteract any external force. The voltage applied for holding the stator is determined on detection of any movement of the rotor.

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