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Proximity switch assembly with slot between adjacent proximity sensors

A proximity sensor and proximity switch technology, applied in the field of switches, can solve problems such as limited ability to view switches and driver distraction

Active Publication Date: 2021-06-04
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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In some applications, such as those used in automobiles, the ability of the driver of the vehicle to view the switch is limited due to driver distraction

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[0090] As specified, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily of a specific design; some schematics may be exaggerated or minimized to show functional overviews. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

[0091] refer to figure 1 and 2 , according to an embodiment, the interior of the vehicle 10 is generally shown as having a passenger compartment and a switch assembly 20, the switch assembly 20 adopts a plurality of proximity switches 22, and the proximity switches 22 have switch opening monitoring and determination. The vehicle 10 generally includes an overhead console 12 mount...

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A proximity switch assembly and a method for detecting activation of the proximity switch assembly are provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sensing actuation field and a control circuit processing the actuation field of each proximity switch to sense actuation. A flexible material covers the proximity sensor. A control circuit monitors the activation field and determines activation of the proximity switch based on a signal generated by the sensor when a user's finger presses on the flexible material compared to a threshold. The flexible material may further include a raised portion and an air gap between the raised portion and the sensor.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 284,659, dated May 22, 2014, titled "Pliable Proximity Switch Assembly and Opening Method (PLIABLE PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVATIONMETHOD)"—it is a U.S. patent Application No. 14 / 168,614, dated January 30, 2014, is a continuation-in-part of an application entitled "PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVATION METHOD HAVING VIRTUAL BUTTON MODE" ——Partial continuation of the application entitled "Proximity Switch Assembly with Virtual Button Mode and Opening Method" is U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 444,393, filed on April 11, 2012, and entitled "Proximity Switch Assembly with Exploration Proximity switch assembly and opening method (PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVATION METHOD WITH EXPLORATION MODE)" application continues to apply. The aforementioned related applications are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H03K17/945H03K17/955
CPCH03K17/955H03K17/9622H03K17/98H03K2217/94026H03K2217/96066H03K2217/960755H03K2217/9658B60Q3/82
Inventor 摩晒陀·色姆萨若·达萨纳亚克彼得罗·布托洛斯图尔特·C·萨尔特
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC