US4516034A
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Circuit for operating a displaceable component in a motor vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle window
Assignee: Audi AG
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Filing: 1983-03-24
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-03-24
Abstract
Abstract An electrical circuit is presented for operating a motor vehicle window, wherein the drive motor (M1 and M2) can be switched on by means of an operating switch (S1 and S2), even after the turning off the ignition (opening the ignition switch ZS) and after opening a vehicle door (closing of the door contact switch TK) or alternatively by opening a vehicle door or by the opening and reclosing of a motor vehicle door. The circuit is so designed that only a small operating current flows therethrough when the ignition is turned on as well as when the door is open, as long as the operating switch is not actuated, thus preventing a discharging of the battery even if the motor vehicle door is left open for a longer period of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Axel Bier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:31
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/60; E05F15/603; E05F15/665; E05F15/689; E05F15/695; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A circuit for operating a displaceable component in a motor vehicle, by means of an electric motor which is connected to a voltage source by means of an operating switch in series with a contact of a relay with a coil the relay coil being actuated from the ignition switch and a door contact switch (TK) characterized in that a transistor (T1) is provided in the circuit of the relay coil (RW) whose base is connected with the output of a first comparator (20), the noninverting input of the first comparator (20) being connected with the output of a second comparator (22) and the inverting input of the first comparator is selectively grounded by closing the ignition switch (ZS) or by actuating the door contact switch (TK) or by an information storage (M) which is set by closing the ignition switch (ZS) and is cleared by actuating the door contact switch (TK), the inverting input of the second comparator (22) is connected to ground when the operating switch (S1 and/or S2) is closed and when the operating switch is open said inverting input of the second comparator being connected to the voltage source by means of a resistor (30); and a noninverting input of said second comparator (22) being connected with a reference voltage source, and an RC circuit (36, 38) is provided which influences the base of the transistor (T1) in a time delaying manner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A circuit for operating a displaceable component in a motor vehicle, by means of an electric motor which is connected to a voltage source by means of an operating switch in series with a contact of a relay with a coil the relay coil being actuated from the ignition switch and a door contact switch (TK) characterized in that a transistor (T1) is provided in the circuit of the relay coil (RW) whose base is connected with the output of a first comparator (20), the noninverting input of the first comparator (20) being connected with the output of a second comparator (22) and the inverting input of the first comparator is selectively grounded by closing the ignition switch (ZS) or by actuating the door contact switch (TK) or by an information storage (M) which is set by closing the ignition switch (ZS) and is cleared by actuating the door contact switch (TK), the inverting input of the second comparator (22) is connected to ground when the operating switch (S1 and/or S2) is closed and when the operating switch is open said inverting input of the second comparator being connected to the voltage source by means of a resistor (30); and a noninverting input of said second comparator (22) being connected with a reference voltage source, and an RC circuit (36, 38) is provided which influences the base of the transistor (T1) in a time delaying manner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The circuit in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that said RC-circuit (36, 38) is connected to the non-inverting input of said first comparator (20).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The circuit in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the inverting input of said first comparator (20) is connectable to ground by means of a transistor (T2) whose base is connected to a voltage source by said ignition switch (ZS).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The circuit in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that said information storage (M) is a flip-flop with a set output and a clear output and that the inverting input of said first comparator (20) is connectable to ground by means of a transistor (T2) whose base is connected to a voltage source through the set output and to ground through the clear output.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |