Abstract:
A moving apparatus forcefully closes a movable body after moving the movable body to a prescribed position and includes first and second sliders and an impelling device. After the movable body has been opened, the first slider is locked in position and the second slider is attached to the movable body. As the movable body is being closed and moved to the prescribed position, the second slider moves relative to the first slider tensioning the impelling device. Once the movable body has reached the prescribed position, the second slider releases the movable body and is locked in position, and the first slider is attached to the movable body. The impelling device then urges the first and second sliders towards one another causing the movable body to close.
Abstract:
An opening and closing control apparatus includes an automatic sliding door controller that controls a drive of an opening and closing driving mechanism. The automatic sliding door controller determines whether a request is a manual operating request or an automatic operating request on the basis of a signal from a press switch that is switched on by a press-on operation. In the case of the automatic operating request, the automatic sliding door controller is configured so that an automatic opening and closing determination process determines whether a request is an opening operating request or a closing operating request based on the detection of door state detection section, and an opening and closing process is then executed by operating the opening and closing driving mechanism based on the determination.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a retraction device for a movable piece of furniture, having a pulling means windable on a roll, and an electric motor is provided for driving the roll. The retraction device also has a coupling for releasably connecting the movable piece of furniture to the electric drive, and the coupling has a first coupling part for fastening to the movable piece of furniture and a second coupling part connected to the pulling means. The first coupling part has an opening for at least the partial acceptance of the second coupling part. A locking mechanism is provided by which the first coupling part can be connected to the second coupling part in at least two different positions, and the second coupling part is located at different depths in the opening in the two different positions.
Abstract:
A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post.
Abstract:
The concept of being able to turn window glass space into a virtual exterior wall with the touch of a switch is the conceptual basis of this device. These six inch thick, exterior mounted, Window Enclosure panels are designed to close securely with their insulated frame in order to optimize energy efficiency, and achieve unprecedented building security. These fully automated panels can be programmed to close from dusk to dawn for example, or when the building is expected to be unoccupied—away at work, on vacation, etc. And security cameras and other devices are readily integrated, permitting the panels to respond to weather and security events when nobody's home, such as perimeter intrusion, barometric anomalies, target temperatures (beneficial or adverse), etc. As well, most models act as an awning in the raised position, and can be quickly adjusted to shield direct sunlight, or to fully harvest it, naturally.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a refrigerator including a main body, an outer case forming an external appearance of the main body, an inner case disposed at the inside of the outer case and forming storage chambers, and a heat insulating member formed by filling a space between the outer case and the inner case with foaming resin, wherein the outer case includes a main frame obtained by bending a metal plate into a U shape and forming a lower surface and both side surfaces of the main body, and upper frames installed on the main frame and forming an upper surface of the main body, thereby easily forming main body hinge receipt parts to receive rear ends of upper hinge modules on the upper surface of the main body.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a closure device for man-door in overhead garage doors. The invention is suitable for garage doors (12) having a man-door (33) which opens into the garage. The invention includes a first supporting element (1, 1a, 45) in the garage door (12) for retaining a moving element (4, 4a, 4b) assisted by at least one spring (30, 37, 41), such that the moving element projects from the garage door (12) to the exterior of the garage. The moving element is connected to a pin (25, 25a) provided in a second supporting element (28, 45) secured to the garage door (12) opposite the man-door (33). In order to close the door (12), the moving element presses against a fixed zone (13) of the garage and maintains the pin (25, 25a) in a position in which the man-door (33) is open and, when the garage door (12) is opened, the pin (25, 25a) closes the man-door, thereby ensuring that the man-door closes when the garage door (12) opens.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a control system for a garage door. The control system can include a motor, a pulley, a synchronous drive member, a carriage, and an operator. The pulley can be coupled to and driven by the motor. The synchronous drive member can be coupled to the pulley and driven by the pulley. The carriage can be coupled to the synchronous drive member and to a bottom edge of a garage door. The operator can be coupled to the motor and can control the motor. The operator can be mounted vertically adjacent to the garage door when the garage door is in a closed position.
Abstract:
A motorized door opener for a vehicle (such as a military or security vehicle), featuring a sensor system that determines door position to prevent door damage while the opener is in operation. The opener features an offset gear system that effectively changes the door's rotation point. Mechanical advantage is gained by using a lengthened lever arm with the gear system, providing increased leverage and allowing the motor to provide enough force to open and close a heavily armored door. The opener can use existing door hinges, and can be provided so as not to protrude into the door space, in order to facilitate passenger and equipment entry/exit through the doors. A safety release mechanism is included in some embodiments, allowing the door to be manually opened or closed.
Abstract:
A safety release mechanism for use with a ball screw type linear motor, featuring a lock lever that can be manually engaged or disengaged. Engaging the lock lever rigidly fixes a telescoping arm, allowing the motor to retract or extend the arm into a cover tube. Disengaging the lock lever allows the telescoping arm to rotate freely in the cover tube. One embodiment of the safety release mechanism is used with a motorized door assist mechanism, however, the release mechanism has many applications beyond a door opener, and can be used in any application requiring a linear motor with a telescoping arm, where in order for the motor to extend or retract the arm, one end of the arm must be fixedly held in place.