Moveable barrier operator
    152.
    发明授权
    Moveable barrier operator 有权
    可移动屏障操作员

    公开(公告)号:US06720747B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US09693141

    申请日:2000-10-20

    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.

    Abstract translation: 具有改进的安全性和能量效率特征的可移动屏障操作者自动检测线路电压频率并使用该信息来设置工作灯关闭时间。 操作员自动检测门的类型(单面或分段),并使用该信息来设定门行程的最大速度。 操作人员从行程开始以线性可变的速度移动门,停止,以保持平稳和安静的表现。 当达到DOWN限制时,操作员通过将门驱动到地板中来提供全门关闭,并且未检测到自动反转状态。 操作人员提供用户选择最小停止速度,以便轻松启动和停止粘性或装订门。

    Power apparatus for intermittently powered equipment

    公开(公告)号:US06670725B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-30

    申请号:US10054664

    申请日:2001-11-13

    CPC classification number: H02J9/062 E05Y2400/612 Y10T307/615 Y10T307/625

    Abstract: A back-up power supply for supplying operational power to a barrier movement apparatus when a mains supply of power is not present, including an enabling circuitry responsive to transmitted security codes for connecting operational power from the back-up power supply to the barrier movement apparatus. The back-up power supply includes a mains power input; a storage apparatus for storing power from the mains supply; converting apparatus for converting power stored by the storage apparatus into substitute mains power; and a control apparatus responsive to user generated request signals for enabling the converting apparatus to convert stored power into substitute mains power for use by the equipment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, when a controller of a barrier movement apparatus identifies that a power reduction by a substitute power supply was caused by the barrier striking an obstruction, the controller directs the opening of the barrier, away from the obstruction when power is returned.

    Movable barrier operator having force and position learning capability
    155.
    发明授权
    Movable barrier operator having force and position learning capability 失效
    具有力和位置学习能力的可移动屏障操作员

    公开(公告)号:US06340872B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-22

    申请号:US09363942

    申请日:1999-07-29

    Abstract: A movable barrier operator includes a wall control switch module having a learn switch thereon. The switch module is connectable to a control unit positioned in a head of a garage movable barrier operator. The head unit also contains an electric motor which is connected to a transmission for opening and closing a movable barrier such as a garage door. The switch module includes a plurality of switches coupled to capacitors which, when closed, have varying charge and discharge times to enable which switch has been closed. The control unit includes an automatic force incrementing system for adjusting the maximal opening and closing force to be placed upon the movable barrier during a learn operation. Likewise, end of travel limits can also be set during a learn operation upon installation of the unit. The movable barrier operator also includes an ambient temperature sensor which is used to derive a motor temperature signal, which motor temperature signal is measured and is used to inhibit motor operation when further motor operation exceeds or is about to exceed set point temperature limits.

    Abstract translation: 可移动屏障操作器包括其上具有学习开关的墙壁控制开关模块。 开关模块可连接到位于车库可移动屏障操作器的头部中的控制单元。 头单元还包括电动机,其连接到用于打开和关闭诸如车库门的可移动屏障的变速器。 开关模块包括耦合到电容器的多个开关,其在闭合时具有变化的充电和放电时间,以使得哪个开关已经被闭合。 控制单元包括一个自动力增量系统,用于在学习操作期间调节放置在可移动屏障上的最大打开和关闭力。 同样地,在安装本机时学习操作期间也可以设定行程限制结束。 可移动屏障操作器还包括环境温度传感器,其用于导出电动机温度信号,该电动机温度信号被测量并且当进一步的电动机操作超过或将要超过设定点温度极限时被用于禁止电动机操作。

    Multiple code formats in a single garage door opener including at least
one fixed code format and at least one rolling code format
    158.
    发明授权
    Multiple code formats in a single garage door opener including at least one fixed code format and at least one rolling code format 失效
    单个车库门开启器中的多种代码格式包括至少一种固定代码格式和至少一种滚动码格式

    公开(公告)号:US6025785A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-15

    申请号:US637126

    申请日:1996-04-24

    Abstract: A barrier movement actuating receiver learns and responds to fixed code type access codes and rolling code type access code wherein the actuating receiver includes a programmer for programming the actuating receiver to accept fixed or rolling type access codes and includes a learning mode for enabling the programmer to add valid access codes to a memory. The receiver further includes a controller for identifying the type of access code received and a revised access code routine for learning both fixed codes and rolling codes. The controller can be set to execute the access code routine corresponding to the type of access code identified. After the first code is learned, all subsequent codes learned must be of the same type until the programmer is re-enabled.

    Abstract translation: 屏障移动启动接收器学习并响应固定代码类型的访问代码和滚动代码类型访问代码,其中启动接收器包括用于对致动接收器进行编程以接受固定或滚动型访问代码的编程器,并且包括用于使程序员能够 向存储器添加有效的访问代码。 接收机还包括用于识别接收的接入码的类型的控制器和用于学习固定码和滚动码的修改的接入码例程。 控制器可以设置为执行与识别的访问代码类型相对应的访问代码例程。 在学习第一个代码之后,学习的所有后续代码必须是相同的类型,直到程序员被重新启用。

    Garage door operator safety apparatus
    159.
    发明授权
    Garage door operator safety apparatus 失效
    车库门操作员安全装置

    公开(公告)号:US5998950A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-07

    申请号:US156064

    申请日:1998-09-17

    Abstract: A garage door opening and closing apparatus having improved operational safety is disclosed. The apparatus includes a control circuit which responds to a number of input stimuli to generate commands to open and close a garage door as well as to stop garage door movement. Three relays respond to the commands via drive circuitry to actually connect door operating voltages to the windings of a door controlling motor. By redundancies in the operation of the three relays, faults in the operation of those relays result in safe door operating conditions. Additionally, the control circuitry upon issuing a door stop command, performs a test to determine whether or not the door is still moving. If the door is still moving, door up commands are generated by the control circuitry to place the door in a safe position.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有改进的操作安全性的车库门打开和关闭装置。 该装置包括控制电路,其响应于多个输入刺激以产生打开和关闭车库门的命令以及停止车库门的移动。 三个继电器通过驱动电路响应命令,实际上将门操作电压连接到门控电机的绕组。 通过三个继电器的操作冗余,这些继电器的运行故障导致安全门操作条件。 此外,控制电路在发出门停命令时,执行测试以确定门是否仍在移动。 如果门仍然移动,门控命令由控制电路产生,以将门置于安全位置。

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