Patent ID: 7893645
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling at least one movable stowage compartment being used in a mobile platform, the method comprising: sensing an input indicative of a desired movement of the at least one stowage compartment; initiating a control signal to command movement of the at least one stowage compartment; using an electrically powered device to move the at least one stowage compartment into either a closed position or an opened position using the control signal; sensing a load being experienced by the stowage compartment; while said at least one stowage compartment is moving between said opened and closed positions, sensing if the at least one stowage compartment is obstructed and generating a control signal in response to a sensed obstructed condition of the at least one stowage compartment, regardless if the at least one stowage compartment is moving towards the opened position or the closed position; and further preventing movement of the stowage compartment if the sensed load exceeds a predetermined maximum acceptable loading limit.