Raymond J Mohr

US Patent:

57083380, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Nov 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/552640

Inventors:

Roger Joseph Cook - Livonia MI
Alan Kline Jeffery - Ann Arbor MI
Raymond Jack Mohr - Sterling Heights MI
Clifford David Altemare - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02C 320

US Classification:

318466

Abstract:

A system and method for controlling a vehicle sliding door driven by an electric motor. The method includes generating a periodic signal representing a door position, measuring first and second pluralities of signal periods such that errors in the periodic signal are minimized, comparing the first and second pluralities of signal periods, and generating a motor control signal operative to deactivate the motor when the second plurality of signal periods exceed a selected percentage of the first plurality of signal periods. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

US Patent:

49097652, Mar 20, 1990

Filed:

Oct 17, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/258784

Inventors:

Earl G. Riske - New Baltimore MI
Raymond J. Mohr - Sterling Heights MI
James E. McFadden - Algonac MI
Rudy Lapps - Mt. Clemens MI

International Classification:

B63H 2126

US Classification:

440 59

Abstract:

An auxiliary steering device for outboard motors is disclosed. The auxiliary steering device includes an elongated housing defining a longitudinal axis. A reciprocating moving mechanism is coupled with the elongated housing for movement along a line defined by the longitudinal axis. A motor is coupled with the moving mechanism to reciprocatingly drive the moving mechanism along a line defined by the longitudinal axis. A tie rod is coupled with the moving mechanism and the outboard motor to pivot the outboard motor which, in turn, steers the boat in response to the movement of the moving mechanism along the line defined by the longitudinal axis. A controller is also associated with the motor and a mechanism for limiting movement of the reciprocating moving member along the longitudinal axis is provided to limit movement in both directions along the line defined by the longitudinal axis.