18111706. VEHICLE CLOSURE HAVING AUTOMATIC POSITION ADJUSTING SENSOR simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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VEHICLE CLOSURE HAVING AUTOMATIC POSITION ADJUSTING SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael S. Robertson, Jr. of West Bloomfield MI (US)
Tyler D. Hamilton of Farmington MI (US)
Venkatesh Krishnan of Canton MI (US)
VEHICLE CLOSURE HAVING AUTOMATIC POSITION ADJUSTING SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18111706 titled 'VEHICLE CLOSURE HAVING AUTOMATIC POSITION ADJUSTING SENSOR
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a closure on a vehicle with a sensor that pivots to maintain its orientation as the closure is opened and closed.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Sensor mounted on closure pivots to maintain orientation.
- Ensures sensor remains in desired position regardless of closure position.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in automotive industry for various sensors that need to maintain orientation while the closure is in different positions.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures accurate sensor readings.
- Prevents sensor misalignment due to closure movement.
Benefits:
- Improved sensor accuracy.
- Enhanced reliability of sensor data.
Commercial Applications: Commercial applications include automotive vehicles with sensors that need to maintain orientation for accurate readings, such as parking sensors or cameras.
Prior Art: Readers can start searching for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents or publications in the field of automotive sensors and closures.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology and closure mechanisms to enhance the performance of this innovation.
Questions about Vehicle Sensor Closure Technology: 1. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of closures? 2. How does this innovation compare to existing solutions for maintaining sensor orientation on closures?
Original Abstract Submitted
A closure on a vehicle with a sensor mounted to the closure that pivots relative to the closure as the closure is opened and closed to maintain a desired orientation of the sensor when the closure is in different positions.
