Abstract:
An apparatus for shutting off power to a gate motor is disclosed when the gate to which the gate motor is connected is opened or closed manually. In a preferred embodiment a sensor is activated that immediately shuts off power to the gate motor upon insertion of a crank into a receptacle on a pulley of the power driven gate movement system to commence manual opening or closing of the gate with the crank. Rotation of the crank in the appropriate direction either opens or closes the gate. Power is restored to the gate motor when the sensor determines that the crank has been withdrawn from the pulley.
Abstract:
A movable barrier operator (10) has a first disconnect mechanism (20) and a second disconnect mechanism (35) wherein either mechanism can be used to cause the output drive of the operator to be disengaged from the movable barrier to allow the movable barrier to be manually moved. In one embodiment, the second disconnect mechanism (35) is located distal to the operator itself such that the disengagement mechanism can be operated from an area external to the operator.
Abstract:
A motorized operator for opening and closing a window sash relative to a window frame via an arm mechanism connected to the window frame and being adapted to be installed in a cavity defined in the window frame. The operator comprises a motor, a drive axle rotated by the motor, and first and second gears in meshed engagement. The first gear is mounted on the drive axle, while the second gear is mounted to the arm mechanism such that motorized rotation of the first gear rotatably drives the second gear thereby causing the arm mechanism to pivot for opening and closing the window sash. A manual operator is adapted to disengage the first and second gears from one another while becoming engaged to the second gear for manually rotating the second gear and so manually operate the arm mechanism. The manual operator comprises a handle and a manual actuator which includes a sprocket. The manual actuator is engageable on the drive axle for selectively displacing the first gear along the drive axle and cause the latter to disengage from the second gear while the sprocket of the manual actuator becomes engaged to the second gear, whereby a rotation of the manual actuator by way of the handle causes rotation of the sprocket and of the second gear and thus also a pivot of the arm mechanism.
Abstract:
A touch sensitive access system for fitment to a vehicle and arranged such that, when touched, the means signals unlatching of a door latch of a door of said vehicle, wherein the access system is programmed only to signal unlatching once a vehicle user has ceased touching the access means.
Abstract:
A foot door opener attachment for a refrigerator for easily and conveniently opening the door of a refrigerator with little effort. The foot door opener attachment for a refrigerator includes a mounting bracket being adapted to securely attach to a side wall of the refrigerator near where the door to the refrigerator can be opened; and also includes a spring-loaded lever being pivotally mounted at a central portion thereof to the mounting bracket and having a second end, a first end, and a spring member being securely attached to the mounting bracket and to the first end to bias the first end of the spring-loaded lever out of contact with the door of the refrigerator; and further includes a foot support member being securely mounted to the second end of the spring-loaded lever; and also includes a door opening member securely attached to the first end of the spring-loaded lever.
Abstract:
A running carriage arrangement (1) includes a housing receptacle (5) and a housing (9) embedded in it. The running carriage (7) can be vertically shifted within the housing (9). The shifting of the running carriage (7) is accomplished by an adjusting wheel (39), which can be rotated by hand and by which the running carriage (7) can be adjusted relative to the housing (9) and the sliding door (3).
Abstract:
A device for engaging and disengaging the driving mechanism of an automatic slide gate. The device uses a series of two levers to develop a substantial mechanical advantage in the operation of a dog clutch. An actuating lever is positioned so that it may be operated by the user's foot, eliminating the need for any auxilliary levers or tools.
Abstract:
A drive unit provided with an end position recognition device includes a radially projecting cam (27) connected to a driveshaft (20) of the drive unit, for reducing the stroke travel of the unit. The radially projecting cam engages, from tooth to tooth, into the inner toothing of a ratchet wheel (110), rotatable about an axis of rotation (111) that is offset and parallel to an axis of the driveshaft (20). The end position recognition device can be retrofitted and is preferably capable of operating even in the case of emergency manual actuation. The cam (27) has a sufficient axial stroke lift such that, in the case of emergency manual actuation, it nonetheless meshes with the ratchet wheel (110) even when the driveshaft (20) is displaced axially.
Abstract:
A detention cell locking system affording improved securement and reliability in the locking network of multiple detention cell doors. Mechanical actuation linkages are interconnected for motion responsive to either select manual, mechanical, or electrical signals actuating a DC motor drive. The locking mechanism incorporates an elongate toggle plate mounted to a carriage plate and a pair of cell door support rollers forming part of a mechanical locking system. The toggle plate assembly on the carriage plate permits a turning moment to be generated for lost motion actuation which effects locking and unlocking of the detention cell doors. A control network determines the length of time that the DC motor is electrically actuated and disengages the power to the motor during manual mechanical actuation.
Abstract:
A sliding panel assembly is provided. A roller mechanism allows the sliding panel to slide between an open position and a closed position. The roller mechanism has a carriage assembly connected to an elongated support member. The sliding panel is fixed to the elongated support member. The carriage assembly is connected to the elongated support member by a plurality of link mechanisms. The carriage assembly carries a plurality of wheels which ride in a track. The link mechanisms allow the sliding panel to be locked in a weatherproof seal against a framed opening in which the sliding panel is placed. The link mechanisms also allow the sliding panel to be removed from the weatherproof seal to facilitate movement of the sliding panel along the track.