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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2018
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Jeffrey S. Hamminga, Troy, MI (US);
Besi Rrumbullaku, Rochester, MI (US);
Phillip C. Storck, III, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Jeffrey L. Konchan, Romeo, MI (US);
James C. O'Kane, Shelby Township, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An obstacle detection sensor system for a movable panel of a motor vehicle includes an obstacle detection sensor disposed on an articulating mount, the obstacle detection sensor and articulating mount being hidden from view by an exterior surface of the motor vehicle in a first position, and the articulating mount providing the obstacle detection sensor with a sensor detection range including an exterior surface of the movable panel in a second position. Movement of the articulating mount from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position is coupled to movement of the movable panel.