The invention relates to a movable barrier operator with a removable power supply module for supplying power to the operator from a remote location. The power supply module may be decoupled from a barrier operator frame or housing, and installed in a remote location; the operator may therefore be observed and diagnosed remotely via a user interface that includes status indicators. In an exemplary embodiment, the user interface comprises one or more LED indicators to provide a user with information pertaining to the power supply of the operator.
The present invention is generally a movable barrier system that employs a movable barrier operator with a signal translation module, which enhances the quality of communications between wired components of a movable barrier system, including long distance wired communications between controllers and position sensors. In an exemplary embodiment, position sensors comprising encoders are coupled to translation module for reducing electromagnetic interference or noise from various components that may otherwise interfere with the communication; error detection and error correction means may be further implemented to facilitate diagnostic monitoring of the system from a monitoring device.
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Access control systems and components thereof, comprising of wireless and/or wired controls, namely, radio controls for garage doors, warehouse entrance doors or gates, automatic garage door openers, lights, motors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and controllers responding thereto and used in such systems; electronic equipment, namely, a photoelectric sensor for sensing obstructions and for controlling garage doors, warehouse entrance doors or gates, entrances and/or gates; electronic access control devices, namely, electronic controllers for granting access and egress through doors and gates; radio receivers; radio transmitters; keypads and card readers; a centralized automated system comprising a programmable electrical controller, power line carrier modules, and one or more control modules or control receptacles, for controlling audio equipment, lighting, and other appliances; access control systems comprising speakers, microphones, computer memory for storing telephone numbers and corresponding code numbers, or any other related access control information, electric luminescent display panels and liquid crystal display panels, and display, keypads, autodialers, gate/lock control circuitry and vandal resistant housings, for establishing communication between persons in a secured location and persons desiring to enter the secured location through a locked gate or door; all of the aforesaid for gate operating and access control entry systems; none of the aforesaid relating to fire, gas, smoke, hazard, or emission detection, protection, control, containment, or suppression equipment, products, applications, or services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Access control systems and components thereof, comprising of wireless and/or wired controls, namely, radio controls for garage doors, warehouse entrance doors or gates, automatic garage door openers, lights, motors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and controllers responding thereto and used in such systems; electronic equipment, namely, a photoelectric sensor for sensing obstructions and for controlling garage doors, warehouse entrance doors or gates, entrances and/or gates; electronic access control devices, namely, electronic controllers for granting access and egress through doors and gates; radio receivers; radio transmitters; keypads and card readers; a centralized automated system comprising a programmable electrical controller, power line carrier modules, and one or more control modules or control receptacles, for controlling audio equipment, lighting, and other appliances; access control systems comprising speakers, microphones, computer memory for storing telephone numbers and corresponding code numbers, or any other related access control information, electric luminescent display panels and liquid crystal display panels, and display, keypads, autodialers, gate/lock control circuitry and vandal resistant housings, for establishing communication between persons in a secured location and persons desiring to enter the secured location through a locked gate or door; all of the aforesaid for gate operating and access control entry systems; none of the aforesaid relating to fire, gas, smoke, hazard, or emission detection, protection, control, containment, or suppression equipment, products, applications, or services
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Movable barrier operator with signal translation module
The present invention is generally a movable barrier system that employs a movable barrier operator with a signal translation module, which enhances the quality of communications between wired components of a movable barrier system, including long distance wired communications between controllers and position sensors. In an exemplary embodiment, position sensors comprising encoders are coupled to translation module for reducing electromagnetic interference or noise from various components that may otherwise interfere with the communication; error detection and error correction means may be further implemented to facilitate diagnostic monitoring of the system from a monitoring device.
The present invention is generally a system and method for automatically actuating or controlling a movable barrier in response to a travel-limit displacement of the movable barrier, and more specifically, a movable barrier operator system configured to respond automatically to a travel-limit displacement, or change in position of a barrier's travel limit, in order to return the movable barrier to its intended position. In an exemplary embodiment, an operator may receive from one or more sensors adapted to detect any change in the travel limit position, a signal detecting a change in barrier position. In response to this signal, the operator may generate a command in order to counter-act, or push-back, the undesired movement of the barrier. In some applications, the invention provides a measure of security. In other applications, the invention provides a measure of efficiency and overall stability of a movable barrier system.
The invention relates to a movable barrier operator with a microelectromechanical positioning sensor, or a movable barrier operator that employs an inertial measuring unit to receive a signal associated with a barrier position, and communicate that signal to one or more devices. A device in communication with the movable barrier operator may be enabled for receiving information pertaining to the barrier and for providing commands that actuate the barrier at precise barrier parameters. In an exemplary embodiment, a movable barrier such as a swing-arm gate may be accurately controlled without requiring manual positioning mechanisms, or otherwise require physical components to set the gate's open and closed limits. Additionally, accurate information may be communicated to a user device, for monitoring and providing maintenance to the movable barrier system.
H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric motors
H02P 1/00 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters
H02P 3/00 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters
H02P 7/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors
E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
E05F 15/20 - controlled by automatically-acting means, e.g. by photocells, by electric waves, by thermostats, by rain, by fire
G04C 23/00 - Clocks with attached or built-in means operating any device at preselected times or after preselected time-intervals
G05D 23/275 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means with sensing element expanding, contracting, or fusing in response to changes of temperature
The invention relates to a movable barrier operator with a removable power supply module for supplying power to the operator from a remote location. The power supply module may be decoupled from a barrier operator frame or housing, and installed in a remote location; the operator may therefore be observed and diagnosed remotely via a user interface that includes status indicators. In an exemplary embodiment, the user interface comprises one or more LED indicators to provide a user with information pertaining to the power supply of the operator.
E05D 15/38 - Suspension arrangements for wings moving along slide-ways so arranged that one guide member of the wing moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of another guide member for upwardly-moving wings, e.g. up-and-over doors
E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration with short electrical and mechanical time constants, and its planetary gearing system implemented within the device allows for compact, more efficient access systems. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of movable barriers.
The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of any movable barrier. By utilizing a motor which produces high-torque at low a speeds a system in accordance with the present invention does away with the need for complicated gears and pulley systems in order to achieve control of movable barriers. The present invention allows manufacturers, distributors and consumers to implement movable barrier systems with much more versatility and efficiency.
