Abstract:
The device is intended to cut-off automatically the electric power supply of a motor (4), when the latter is rotatingly blocked by a mechanical resistance. This device comprises balls (5) which become rotatingly integral with the motor (4) and which are movable under the effect the centrifugal force generated during the rotation of the motor, the balls (5) cooperating with an electric contact (9) to switch on the electric power supply of the motor (4) when said centrifugal force reaches a certain threshold and to switch-off said power supply when the centrifugal force drops under the mechanical resistance opposed to the motor torque. Application particularly to automatic control devices for the opening and closing of garage doors.