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Gesture-activated hood release system

A technology of engine hood and release system, which is applied in non-mechanical transmission-operated locks, instruments, anti-theft vehicle accessories, etc., and can solve the problem of difficulty in finding the position of the lever

Active Publication Date: 2017-03-08
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Finding the lever's position is more difficult than usual at night or in low ambient light

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[0019] Reference now Figure 1A , 1B , 2A, 2B and 2C, which schematically show the gesture-activated hood release system 10 that is the subject of this document. The gesture-activated hood release system 10 includes a first actuator 12 connected to a main hood latch 14, a second actuator 16 connected to a secondary hood latch 18, and a gesture for sensing an operator 的sensor 20. The sensor 20 can basically take any suitable form, including but not limited to a proximity sensor, an IR sensor, or a digital camera. It should be understood that, in the illustrated embodiment, the sensor 20 is mounted on the front section of the motor vehicle adjacent to the hood 22.

[0020] Such as Figure 1A with Figure 1B As shown, the gesture-activated hood release system 10 also includes a controller 24. The controller 24 may take the form of a computing device, such as a dedicated microprocessor or an electronic control unit (ECU) containing appropriate control software. Therefore, the control...

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Abstract

A gesture-activated hood release system for a motor vehicle is provided. That system incorporates a gesture sensor, a first actuator and a second actuator. Further, the system includes a controller that is responsive to the gesture sensor to activate the first actuator and open a primary hood latch and then, after a predetermined time delay, activate the second actuator and open the secondary hood latch.

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Technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to motor vehicle equipment, and more particularly to a gesture-activated hood release system for a motor vehicle and a related method for opening the hood of a motor vehicle. Background technique [0002] The engine hood of a motor vehicle must be opened frequently for regular repairs and maintenance such as checking and filling up the liquid level. In winter, windshield washer fluid must be filled every few weeks. In cold and snowy days, motor vehicle operators need to be able to quickly open the engine hood to perform required maintenance or repairs. [0003] Although the main hood release mechanism is usually conveniently located in a motor vehicle, the secondary hood release mechanism is often difficult to locate. In many vehicles, the auxiliary hood release mechanism is partially, if not entirely, hidden by the hood or another part of the motor vehicle body. At night or in low ambient light conditions, finding t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62D25/12G07C9/00
CPCB62D25/12G07C9/00174E05B83/24B60R25/2045B60R25/2054E05B79/20E05B81/76E05B81/64E05B81/58E05B47/0001E05B81/77E05B2047/0056
Inventor 伊斯坎德尔·法鲁克马克·A·卡迪希马诺哈尔普拉萨德·K·拉奥
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC