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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2005
John S Kargilis, Northville, MI (US);
James L Carlson, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Gene Compton, Clinton Township, MI (US);
John S Kargilis, Northville, MI (US);
James L Carlson, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Gene Compton, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Chrysler LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and system for determining a full open position of a closure member of a motor vehicle that articulates between an open position and a closed position includes a left pinch sensor coupled to the left side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the left side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. A right pinch sensor is coupled to the right side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the right side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. Left and right gas springs are coupled respectively to the left and right sides of the closure member for assisting in articulating the closure member and each of the gas struts has an extension at an end thereof for compressing their corresponding pinch sensor when the closure member is at its full open position.