公开(公告)号：US20040239275A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10447664

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： Barbara P. Kelkhoff ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Wilmott

IPC: H02P001/04 ,  H02P003/00

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E05Y2900/11 ,  E06B9/68

Abstract: A movable barrier operator can use (11) a first technique to prevent an excess application of force during controlled movement of a movable barrier (43) and at least a second technique (12) to similarly prevent an excess application of force during such movement. Both techniques can then be utilized to determine (13) when an application of excess force may nevertheless occur and not be reasonably avoided. In one embodiment, two techniques (21 and 22) can be used to detect force as applied during movement of the movable barrier and such information can be used to determine (23) whether applied force is being reliably indicated. In another embodiment, travel limit information (51), travel information (52) and travel history information (53) are utilized to assess whether normal operation of the movable barrier operator should be over-ridden (54) due to a possibly expression of undue force.

Abstract translation: 可移动屏障操作者可以使用（11）第一技术来防止在可移动屏障（43）的受控运动期间的过度施加力和至少第二技术（12），以类似地防止在这种运动期间过度施加力。 然后可以利用这两种技术来确定（13）当施加过量的力可能发生并且不能被合理地避免时。 在一个实施例中，可以使用两种技术（21和22）来检测在可移动屏障的移动期间施加的力，并且可以使用这些信息来确定（23）是否可靠地指示施加的力。 在另一个实施例中，利用旅行限制信息（51），旅行信息（52）和旅行历史信息（53）来评估可移动屏障操作者的正常操作是否应该被覆盖（54） 力。

公开(公告)号：US20040212335A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10423765

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

IPC: H02P007/00

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/53 ,  E05Y2400/54 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2800/40 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  H02H7/0858

Abstract: A controlled torque drive for a motor of a barrier operator including a current sensor coupled to a current conducting path that is in series with the motor. The current sensor is configured to sense the current level in the current conducting path and provide a signal indicative of the current level in the current conducting path to a current controller that restricts the current level to the motor when an obstruction is encountered by the movable barrier. The current controller continues to restrict current to the motor for a period of time while the motor attempts to move the movable barrier through an obstruction. In variations, the current to the motor is limited by an analog current controller, and in other variations, current is limited by a digital current controller.

Abstract translation: 用于屏障操作器的电动机的受控扭矩驱动器，包括耦合到与电动机串联的电流传导路径的电流传感器。 电流传感器被配置为感测电流传导路径中的电流电平，并且提供指示电流传导路径中的电流电平的信号到电流控制器，该电流控制器当可移动屏障遇到阻塞时限制电动机的电流水平 。 电流控制器继续将电流限制在电动机一段时间，同时电机试图将可动屏障移动通过障碍物。 在变化中，电动机的电流受到模拟电流控制器的限制，而在其他变化中，电流受数字电流控制器限制。

公开(公告)号：US20040195986A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10609788

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Willmott

IPC: H02P001/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/38 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/684 ,  E05Y2201/726 ,  E05Y2400/452 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10S388/904 ,  Y10S388/909

Abstract: A movable barrier operator having an electrical motor responsive to control signals for moving the barrier, a controller to control the barrier movements, and two command apparatuses for generating command inputs, which command apparatuses are located remotely from each other. The first command apparatus is mounted in a location remote from the controller and easily accessible by the users, and the second command apparatus is located close proximity to the controller to be easily accessible by an installer at the time of service.

Abstract translation: 具有响应于用于移动障碍物的控制信号的电动机的可移动屏障操作器，用于控制屏障移动的控制器以及用于产生命令输入的两个命令装置，这些命令装置彼此远离地定位。 第一命令装置安装在远离控制器的位置并且易于被用户访问，并且第二命令装置位于与控制器相邻的位置，以便在使用时由安装者容易地访问。

公开(公告)号：US20040143766A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10682635

申请日：2003-10-09

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

IPC: H04L009/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/80 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A keypad transmitter for mounting outside a controlled area which may respond to the voice or other biometric indicia of users by transmitting validatable codes to a controller of a barrier movement system. The keypad may be used to send a validatable code or it may be used in a learning operation of the voice responsive portion. The voice responsive portion includes speaker dependent voice analysis for some functions and speaker independent voice analysis for other functions.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在受控区域外的键盘发射器，其可以通过向屏障移动系统的控制器发送可验证的代码来响应用户的语音或其他生物测量标记。 键盘可以用于发送可验证的代码，或者它可以用在语音响应部分的学习操作中。 语音响应部分包括用于一些功能的说话者依赖语音分析和用于其他功能的独立于讲话者的语音分析。

公开(公告)号：US20030205980A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：US10424970

申请日：2003-04-28

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Wilmott

IPC: H02P003/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/38 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/684 ,  E05Y2201/726 ,  E05Y2400/452 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10S388/904 ,  Y10S388/909

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.

公开(公告)号：US20030192254A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10119817

申请日：2002-04-10

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas A. Brookbank ,  James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC: E05F011/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/668 ,  E05D13/10 ,  E05Y2400/506 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A balance control system comprises a motor, a transmission system providing connection between the motor and the door and adapted to move the door between a closed position and an open position located above the closed position, a counterbalance system to reduce power required to lift the door, an apparatus to generate first signal representing a force used to move the door from the closed position to the open position, and to generate a second signal representing a force used to move the door from the open position to the closed position, and a controller responsive to the first signal and to the second signal to indicate an imbalance of the door when a difference between the first signal and the second signal exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 平衡控制系统包括电动机，传动系统，其提供电动机和门之间的连接并且适于在关闭位置和位于关闭位置上方的打开位置之间移动门;平衡系统，以减少提升门所需的动力 ，产生表示用于将门从关闭位置移动到打开位置的力的第一信号的装置，以及产生表示用于将门从打开位置移动到关闭位置的力的第二信号，以及控制器 响应于第一信号和第二信号，以在第一信号和第二信号之间的差异超过预定阈值时指示门的不平衡。

公开(公告)号：US20030178962A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10102122

申请日：2002-03-20

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird ,  Colin Willmott

IPC: H02P001/04

CPC classification number: H02P25/24 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  H02P1/44 ,  H02P1/445 ,  H02P25/04

Abstract: An asymmetrical drive motor and apparatus with the asymmetric drive motor driving a barrier. The asymmetric drive motor drives the barrier at different drive powers according to direction, time of travel, safety requirements or speed. The drive power is controlled by electrically changing the capacitance value for a permanent split capacitor motor.

公开(公告)号：US20030178957A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10373524

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird ,  Colin Willmott

IPC: H02P003/00

CPC classification number: H02P25/24 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  H02P1/44 ,  H02P1/445 ,  H02P25/04

Abstract: An asymmetrical drive motor and apparatus with the asymmetric drive motor driving a barrier. The asymmetric drive motor drives the barrier at different drive powers according to direction, time of travel, safety requirements or speed. The drive power is controlled by electrically changing the capacitance value for a permanent split capacitor motor.

Abstract translation: 不对称的驱动电动机和具有驱动障碍的非对称驱动电动机的装置。 不对称驱动电机根据方向，行驶时间，安全要求或速度，驱动不同驱动功率的障碍物。 驱动功率通过电气改变永久分离电容器电动机的电容值来控制。

公开(公告)号：US20030023881A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US09915080

申请日：2001-07-25

Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

IPC: H04L009/32

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/80 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A keypad transmitter for mounting outside a controlled area which may respond to the voice or other biometric indicia of users by transmitting validatable codes to a controller of a barrier movement system. The keypad may be used to send a validatable code or it may be used in a learning operation of the voice responsive portion. The voice responsive portion includes speaker dependent voice analysis for some functions and speaker independent voice analysis for other functions.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在受控区域外的键盘发射器，其可以通过向屏障移动系统的控制器发送可验证的代码来响应用户的语音或其他生物测量标记。 键盘可以用于发送可验证的代码，或者它可以用在语音响应部分的学习操作中。 语音响应部分包括用于一些功能的说话者依赖语音分析和用于其他功能的独立于讲话者的语音分析。

公开(公告)号：US20020030156A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-14

申请号：US09777944

申请日：2001-02-06

Applicant: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC.

Inventor： Alan Dane Smith ,  Christopher M. Valente ,  Martin Rathgeber ,  Mark D. Siegler ,  James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC: G01D005/34

CPC classification number: G01D5/2455 ,  G01D5/34792

Abstract: A movable barrier operator includes an absolute position detector which provides a unique value for each position of the barrier along its path of travel. The absolute position detector employs multiple binary serial streams and one multiple clock stream. After the first five cycles of the clock stream, the binary streams can be decoded by a processor to produce an absolute position. Every clock edge produces a new absolute position along the path of travel.