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US 6,386,023 B1Granted
Sensor for increasing signal response time
AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey L. Sajna, Richard C. Barthel, David J. Gardner
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AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey L. Sajna, Richard C. Barthel, David J. Gardner
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A sensor (210) for increasing signal time employs a resiliently deflectable member n(218) with a pressure sensitive signal element (216) and base member (222). The dampening effect of the elastic material provides a longer signal response time that allows sufficient time for a system to react without a need for additional signal conditioning circuitry. Sensor (10, 110) senses a selected path of movement for a moveable element (8) and establishes a signal indicative thereof. The limit sensor includes a resiliently deflectable member (18) for activating the signal at a predetermined station along the preselected path of movement and includes a base member (22) for supporting the resiliently deflectable member (18) and the pressure sensitive signal element (16). An actuator (20) receives the force (F) from the moveable element (8) and transfers the force (F) to the pressure sensitive signal element (16). In the preferred embodiment, the resiliently deflectable member (18) includes a leaf spring (18) positioned between the actuator (20) and the pressure sensitive signal element (16).
An improved limit sensor for a vehicle power sliding door assembly having an increased signal response time, comprising:
A method for increasing signal response time for a limit sensor, comprising the steps of:
An improved limit sensor, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.