Gentex Corporation
CONNECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION WITH MOVABLE ELECTRO-OPTIC WINDOW SYSTEMS

Abstract:

A vehicle apparatus configured to selectively position and enclose an opening formed in at least one panel of a vehicle comprises a sliding panel and a positioning mechanism. The sliding panel comprises an electrical device in communication with a control circuit of the vehicle and the positioning mechanism is configured to slidably position the sliding panel along a positioning track between an open position and a closed position. A control connection is configured to transmit a control signals between the control circuit of the vehicle and the electrical device. The control connection extends from a portion of the vehicle to a connection interface of the electrical device, and the connection apparatus is configured to communicate a control signal to adjust an operating state of the electrical device in both the open position and the closed position.