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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2006
John Burca, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Frank Buccinna, Livonia, MI (US);
Bruce Pierik, Hazel Park, MI (US);
John Stack, Shelby Township, MI (US);
John Burca, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Frank Buccinna, Livonia, MI (US);
Bruce Pierik, Hazel Park, MI (US);
John Stack, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
An electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The input control assembly includes an input control module and an actuator module. The actuator module has one or more actuators that are manually activated by a user. Advantageously, the input control module and the actuator module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the input control assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembly the input control assembly is described.