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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2007
Joseph Labataille, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Robert D. Keefover, Lake Orion, MI (US);
David Kaitschuck, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Murray Busato, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Joseph Labataille, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Robert D. Keefover, Lake Orion, MI (US);
David Kaitschuck, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Murray Busato, Clinton Township, MI (US);
BorgWarner Inc., Auburns Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of controlling a device having restricted movement. A controller is provided for controlling the operation of the device using a control algorithm. A normal operation control method is programmed onto the controller and is selectively activated by the controller to generate a normal control signal. A forcing control method is also programmed into the controller and selectively activates a forcing control signal. The normal operation control signal provides regular operation of the device, while the forcing control signal causes the device to operate in a manner that will correct the operation of the device when a restricted motion of the device is detected.