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Dual function electronic control unit

A technology of electronic control unit and circuit, applied in electrical locking circuit, special locking action, locking several wings at the same time, etc., can solve the problem of not being cheap

Active Publication Date: 2014-09-17
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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In many cases it is also not cheaper to produce a new unit with the desired logic than to modify the operation of an existing different ECU
Also, many electronic control units are not built for disassembly and maintenance, so repairing or changing is not feasible

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[0048] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and not intended to limit application and use. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

[0049] now refer to figure 1 and 2 , shows a vehicle 10 including an electronic control unit according to various embodiments. Although the drawings presented herein illustrate examples of certain arrangements of elements, additional intervening elements, devices, features or components may also be present in actual embodiments. It should also be understood that the drawings are merely descriptive and may not be drawn to scale. It is understood that the ECU of the present disclosure may be implemented in various systems and is not limited to this vehicle example.

[0050] In various embodiments, vehicle 10 includes an engine for power, a cabin 12 for occupants, and a...

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Methods and apparatus are provided for an electronic control unit that can be adjusted or changed to operate in different manners for different circumstances. The apparatus includes an electronic control unit (ECU) for operation of a plurality of electronic components, such as latch motors. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of inputs configured to receive a connection from a plurality of handle sensors, and a plurality of outputs configured to connect to the plurality of latch motors. The ECU also comprises a conversion loop with a receptacle and a receptacle circuit. The receptacle circuit can be configured as either an open or closed circuit, and the receptacle circuit is accessible via the receptacle. The ECU is configured to operate in either a first mode or a second mode depending on whether the receptacle circuit is open or closed.

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technical field [0001] The technical field relates generally to electronic control units for controlling electronic devices, and more particularly to electronic control units for controlling operation of electric motors of vehicle doors. Background technique [0002] Modern vehicles have many electronic devices with a wide variety of functions and purposes that improve the safety and convenience of the vehicle. Many of these electronic devices have an electronic control unit that acts as a "brain" to determine when, how or to what extent the device should be engaged. Typically, the logic to control specific electronic components is built into the electronic control unit so that the electronic control unit is customized for a particular use and use. [0003] An electronic control unit usually includes an integrated circuit and associated wiring and electronics designed for a specific purpose. Some ECUs can be programmed, like a computer, but others are hardwired or structur...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): E05B81/54
CPCE05B77/48E05B77/14
Inventor T.E.乌特D.T.普雷夫克K.A.摩斯-哈维C.阿蒂耶A.P.克雷格尔
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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