公开(公告)号：US20180170309A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15896426

申请日：2018-02-14

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Gerard McMahon ,  Liviu Bolbocianu ,  Samuel R. Baruco ,  Pratibha Jagdish Pose

IPC: B60R25/01 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/24 ,  E05F15/73

CPC classification number: B60R25/01 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60R25/2045 ,  B60R25/2054 ,  B60R25/245 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05Y2400/44 ,  E05Y2400/45 ,  E05Y2400/82 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  G01S7/415 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/32 ,  G01S13/343 ,  G01S13/56 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S15/523 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S2013/9378 ,  G01S2013/9389 ,  G01S2015/938 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C2209/64

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a non-contact power closure member system for operating a liftgate of vehicle. The non-contact power closure member system includes at least one sensor for sensing an object or motion when a key fob is located within a predetermined distance of the vehicle. An indicator is located on the vehicle to inform the user of the appropriate location to make an activation gesture. The system also includes an electronic control unit connected to the at least one sensor and executing software. The electronic control unit processes the data to determine if the gesture made by the user is the activation gesture required to open the liftgate, or a false signal. In response to the activation gesture, the electronic control unit initiates opening of the liftgate. Methods are provided for operating the liftgate of a vehicle using a non-contact power closure member system.

公开(公告)号：US20170335606A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15597247

申请日：2017-05-17

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Kurt M. Schatz ,  Samuel R. Baruco ,  J.R. Scott Mitchell ,  Marlon D.R. Hilla

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  E05B85/10 ,  E05B81/56 ,  G06F3/041 ,  E05B81/04

CPC classification number: E05B81/77 ,  E05B81/04 ,  E05B81/56 ,  E05B85/10 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A touch and gesture pad for a swipe/tap entry verification system and a method of operating the touch and gesture pad are disclosed. The touch and gesture pad includes a housing that defines a compartment. The touch and gesture pad includes a wiring connector for attachment to a wiring harness to provide power and communication with a processing unit. A PCB is disposed in the compartment. A plurality of IR TOF sensors are disposed on and electrically connected to the PCB for sensing gestures and touches to the touch and gesture assembly. The plurality of IR TOF sensors each includes a transmitter for transmitting an infrared beam and a receiver for receiving the infrared beam after reflection from an object near one of the plurality of IR TOF sensors and for outputting an IR TOF signal to the processing unit indicating touches or gestures.

公开(公告)号：US11067667B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16262359

申请日：2019-01-30

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Wassim Rafrafi ,  Samuel R. Baruco

IPC: G01S7/41 ,  B60R25/20 ,  E05F15/76 ,  G01S7/35 ,  B60J5/10 ,  E05F15/73 ,  G01S13/56 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S7/03 ,  B60Q1/50

Abstract: A radar detection system for activation of a powered closure member of a vehicle and corresponding method are provided. The system includes a radar sensor assembly having a radar transmit antenna for transmitting radar waves and a radar receive antenna for receiving the radar waves after reflection from an object in a detection zone. The radar sensor assembly outputs a sensor signal corresponding to the motion of the object in the detection zone. An electronic control unit is coupled to the radar sensor assembly and includes a data acquisition module to receive the sensor signal and a plurality of analysis modules to analyze the sensor signal to detect extracted features and determine whether extracted features are within predetermined thresholds representing a valid activation gesture. The electronic control unit initiates movement of the closure member in response to the extracted features being within the predetermined thresholds representing the valid activation gesture.

公开(公告)号：US10060172B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15236591

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Kurt Matthew Schatz ,  Samuel R. Baruco ,  J. R. Scott Mitchell

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  E05F15/42 ,  G01L1/04 ,  E05F15/75 ,  G01V3/04 ,  B60N2/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/42 ,  B60N2/002 ,  E05F15/75 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01V3/04

Abstract: A variable resistance conductive rubber sensor and method of detecting an object/human touch therewith is provided. The sensor has a sensor body constructed from electrically conductive rubber. The sensor body extends between opposite first and second ends. A first wire is operably connected to the first end and a second wire may be operably connected to the second end, with the first and second wires being brought into electrical communication with one another by the intermediately extending electrically conductive rubber of the sensor body. A microcontroller is operably connected to the sensor body to detect the presence of an applied force or human touch on the sensor body.

公开(公告)号：US20170306684A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15493285

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Samuel R. Baruco ,  Gabriele Wayne Sabatini ,  J.R. Scott Mitchell ,  Kurt M. Schatz

IPC: E05F15/73 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/101 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05F2015/433 ,  E05F2015/434 ,  E05F2015/763 ,  E05Y2400/32 ,  E05Y2400/36 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit adapted to connect to a power source. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to detect an obstacle and cease movement of the closure member in response to the obstacle being detected. Additionally, the control unit is configured to release a latch and apply power to a motor in response to the obstacle not being detected. The control unit is also configured to determine whether the closure member is in a full open position, and continue to apply power to a motor coupled to the closure member if the closure member is not in the full open position.