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Anti-Pinch Motor Control

The function detects pinching events according to legal regulations

Anti-Pinch Motor Control: Function as a Product

Safety is key

Features

Anti-pinch is needed for safe and reliable closing under all conditions (e.g., pre crash, bumpy road, high speed). When closing the window or the sunroof, the anti-pinch mechanism detects and ensures that an object is safely and immediately released when it gets trapped.  

  • Tooling (python based)  
    • Collect calibration parameter definitions from other CF/UPF or application  
    • Generation of the SW interface  
    • Generation of calibration binary blocks  
  • GUI for parameterization  
    • Software component for memory management of calibration parameters  
    • Collects calibration values from one or more locations  
    • Initializes all parameters from all SW components  
    • Data integrity check

Function Scope

Anti-pinch algorithms are crucial for enhancing safety in various applications, such as power windows in cars, automatic doors and all other closing systems. They play a vital role in preventing accidents and injuries by ensuring that moving parts stop or reverse when they encounter unexpected obstacles, protecting both people and vehicle.

  • Indirect (using motor current, voltage and speed) pinch detection algorithm for various applications e.g.:
    • window lifter, sunroofs, roller blinds, seats, power lift gates, power doors, automatic running boards
  • Load (force and torque) evaluation e.g.:
    • pull detection
    • force limitation for mechanic protection
    • backlash detection
    • rough road detection
    • reference point evaluation based on force characteristic (force block, smart re-norming)
  • Combination of indirect and direct (pinch strips, camera based) pinch detection algorithms
  • Evaluation of new pinch detection algorithms

Interfaces

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