公开(公告)号：US07164246B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US11245807

申请日：2005-10-07

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

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

IPC: E05F15/16

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：US5684372A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US588227

申请日：1996-01-18

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Willmott

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Willmott

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/16 ,  G05B19/4062 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H02H7/085 ,  H02P3/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4062 ,  E05F15/668 ,  H01H47/002 ,  H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2400/10 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G05B2219/42321 ,  G05B2219/45242

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。

公开(公告)号：US06720747B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US09693141

申请日：2000-10-20

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

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

IPC: E05F1518

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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US06229276B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09536832

申请日：2000-03-27

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

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

IPC: E05F1516

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：US5998950A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US156064

申请日：1998-09-17

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Willmott

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Willmott

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/16 ,  G05B19/4062 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H02H7/085 ,  H02P3/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4062 ,  E05F15/668 ,  H01H47/002 ,  H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2400/10 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G05B2219/42321 ,  G05B2219/45242

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。

公开(公告)号：US06806672B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10424970

申请日：2003-04-28

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

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

IPC: E05F1518

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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US06744231B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09840601

申请日：2001-04-23

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

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

IPC: E05F1516

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：US06710560B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09804411

申请日：2001-03-12

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

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

IPC: E05F1516

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：US06239569B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09536833

申请日：2000-03-27

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

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

IPC: E05F1516

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：US06683431B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-27

申请号：US09804407

申请日：2001-03-12

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

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

IPC: E05F1518

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.