公开(公告)号：US20040239269A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10447662

申请日：2003-05-29

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

IPC分类号： H02P003/00

CPC分类号： E06B9/88 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/42 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B2009/6836 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  H02H7/0851

摘要： A movable barrier operator (10) can have at least two automatic modes of operation. These modes of operation can differ from one another at least with respect to their respective utilized maximum-applied-force thresholds, such that one of the modes of operation correlates to a reduced maximum-applied-force threshold. Selection between these available maximum-applied-force thresholds can be based, at least in part, upon whether an obstacle detector is operably coupled to the movable barrier operator. In one embodiment, a primary controller (30) and a secondary controller (31) can be utilized to effect the controlled selection and usage of the available maximum-applied-force thresholds. In another embodiment, maximum permitted speed of travel for the movable barrier can also be determined, at least in part, as a function of whether an obstacle detector is available to the movable barrier operator.

摘要翻译： 可移动屏障操作器（10）可具有至少两种自动操作模式。 这些操作模式可以至少相对于它们各自使用的最大施加力阈值彼此不同，使得操作模式中的一个与降低的最大施加力阈值相关。 这些可用的最大施加力阈值之间的选择可以至少部分地基于障碍物检测器是否可操作地耦合到可移动屏障操作器。 在一个实施例中，可以利用主控制器（30）和次级控制器（31）来实现可用的最大施加力阈值的受控选择和使用。 在另一个实施例中，还可以至少部分地根据障碍物检测器是否可用于可移动屏障操作者确定可移动屏障的最大允许行驶速度。

公开(公告)号：US20040183677A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10393442

申请日：2003-03-20

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC分类号： G08B021/00

CPC分类号： E05F15/72 ,  A62C2/247 ,  E05Y2400/302 ,  E05Y2900/134 ,  Y10T292/0908

摘要： Movement of a movable barrier (10) such as, for example, a vertically-dropping fire door, can be controlled in an informed manner and with greater flexibility regarding the manner of movement via, in one embodiment, use of a motor (20) as a generator to resist the downward movement of the barrier. One or more dummy electrical loads (22) can be used in combination with the generator mode of operation to influence the degree of braking proffered by the motor. In various embodiments, one or more sensors (25, 26, 27) can be used to detect local and remote conditions of interest to thereby at least partially inform the barrier movement decision process. A display (90) (or displays) can serve to provide various kinds of information to authorized personnel and an operator control (120) can serve, at least under some operating circumstances, to permit a person to locally cause a closed barrier to move to at least a partially opened position.

摘要翻译： 可以以通知的方式并且通过在一个实施例中使用马达（20）的运动方式具有更大的灵活性来控制诸如例如垂直落下的防火门的可移动屏障（10）的移动， 作为抵抗屏障向下移动的发生器。 一个或多个虚拟电负载（22）可以与发电机工作模式组合使用，以影响电动机所产生的制动程度。 在各种实施例中，可以使用一个或多个传感器（25,26,27）来检测感兴趣的本地和远程条件，从而至少部分地通知屏障移动决策过程。 显示器（90）（或显示器）可以用于向授权人员提供各种信息，并且操作者控制（120）可以至少在某些操作环境下服务，以允许人员在本地导致封闭的屏障移动到 至少部分打开的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20040177279A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10379875

申请日：2003-03-05

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, INc.

发明人： Meryldine Domenz ,  James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC分类号： H04L009/32

CPC分类号： G07C9/00817 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/82 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  G07C2009/00849

摘要： A barrier movement operator is disclosed which learns wirelessly transmitted access codes during a learn mode and subsequently in an operate mode receives wireless transmissions and determines whether action should be taken by consulting the learned access codes. Methods and apparatus are included which can be used to prohibit the learning of unauthorized access codes.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种屏障移动运算符，其在学习模式期间学习无线传输的访问代码，并且随后在操作模式中接收无线传输，并且确定是否应通过咨询所学习的访问代码来采取行动。 包括可用于禁止学习未经授权的访问代码的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20040036573A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10647422

申请日：2003-08-25

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Mark L. Karasek

IPC分类号： H04Q001/00

CPC分类号： G07C9/00182 ,  E05Y2400/664 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00801 ,  G07C2009/00928

摘要： Apparatus for controlling access to a secure region has an audio transducer. A DTMF decoder is connected to the audio transducer. A processor is connected to the DTMF decoder to receive DTMF signals. A memory is connected to the processor storing a code. The processor compares the stored code to the signal from the DTMF decoder and generates an access enable signal in response thereto. A baseband signal output system for connection to a wall control of a garage door operator and for providing a base signal in response to the access enable signal. A radio frequency transmitter provides a radio frequency signal to a radio frequency receiver of the garage door operator in response to the access signal.

摘要翻译： 用于控制对安全区域的访问的装置具有音频换能器。 DTMF解码器连接到音频传感器。 处理器连接到DTMF解码器以接收DTMF信号。 存储器连接到存储代码的处理器。 处理器将存储的代码与来自DTMF解码器的信号进行比较，并响应于此产生访问使能信号。 一种基带信号输出系统，用于连接到车库门操作员的墙壁控制器，并用于响应于访问使能信号提供基本信号。 无线电频率发射机响应于接入信号向车库门操作员的射频接收机提供射频信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030234628A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-25

申请号：US10176166

申请日：2002-06-20

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC分类号： H02P001/00

CPC分类号： H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05Y2900/106

摘要： Methods and apparatus for controlling an automatic barrier movement system, particularly for beginning movement of a barrier which has been stopped between an open and closed position of the barrier. The receipt of a barrier movement command will generally start movement of the barrier toward the open position, however, when predetermined conditions are met the barrier may be started in a direction determined by a preprogrammed algorithm. The predetermined conditions may include that the barrier has been stopped for less than 5 minutes and/or that the barrier was stopped in response to an obstruction during travel toward the open position. The preprogrammed algorithm may be to move the barrier toward the closed position or move the barrier in a direction determined from other sensed conditions.

摘要翻译： 用于控制自动屏障移动系统的方法和装置，特别是用于在阻挡件的打开和关闭位置之间停止的阻挡物的开始移动。 屏障移动指令的接收通常将开始屏障向打开位置的移动，然而，当满足预定条件时，屏障可以在由预编程算法确定的方向上开始。 预定条件可以包括屏障已经停止了少于5分钟和/或屏障在响应于向打开位置行进期间的障碍物而停止。 预编程算法可以是将屏障朝向关闭位置移动或者沿着从其它感测条件确定的方向移动障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US20030227370A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：US10164692

申请日：2002-06-06

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： Thomas A. Brookbank ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird

IPC分类号： H04Q001/00

CPC分类号： G07C9/00817 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05Y2400/80 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

摘要： In a multiple barrier movement operator environment, one switch module for controlling all of the barrier movement operators. The switch module may be wall mounted for convenience and communicates with the barrier operator either wirelessly or through a wired interface. The switch module controls and operates movement of any barrier singly while controlling the operation of the overhead lights and response inhibit modes of all the barrier operators. A stop button also maybe provided to enable all the barrier operators to discontinue movement of their respective barriers.

摘要翻译： 在多屏障移动操作者环境中，一个开关模块用于控制所有屏障运动操作者。 为方便起见，开关模块可以是壁挂式的，无线地或通过有线接口与屏障操作员通信。 开关模块控制和操作任何屏障的移动，同时控制架空灯的操作和所有屏障操作者的响应抑制模式。 还可以提供停止按钮，以使所有屏障操作者能够停止其各自的障碍的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20030208961A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-13

申请号：US10141283

申请日：2002-05-08

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James C. Griffin ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird ,  Robert J. Olmsted

IPC分类号： E05F015/00

CPC分类号： E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/218 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2800/116 ,  E05Y2900/106

摘要： A system and method for decoupling a barrier from a barrier movement apparatus for the manual operation of the barrier. Advantageously, the decoupling is performed in response to a wireless signal and may be done only when the barrier is determined to be in a safe position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将屏障与用于手动操作屏障的屏障移动装置分离的系统和方法。 有利地，解耦是响应于无线信号而执行的，并且只有当屏障被确定为处于安全位置时才能完成。

公开(公告)号：US20020126037A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US10052224

申请日：2002-01-17

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC分类号： G08C019/12 ,  H04L017/02

CPC分类号： G07C9/00817 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/106 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00849 ,  G07C2009/00928

摘要： A movable barrier or garage door operator has a control head controlling an electric motor connected to a movable barrier or garage door to open and close it. The control head has an RF receiver for receiving RF signals from a hand-held transmitter or a fixed keypad transmitter. The receiver operates the electric motor upon matching a received code with a stored code. The stored codes may be updated or loaded either by enabling the learn mode of the receiver from the fixed keypad transmitter or from a wired control unit positioned within the garage.

摘要翻译： 可移动的屏障或车库门操作者具有控制头，控制连接到可移动屏障或车库门的电动机以打开和关闭它。 控制头具有用于从手持发射器或固定键盘发射器接收RF信号的RF接收器。 接收机在接收到的代码与存储的代码匹配时操作电动机。 存储的代码可以通过启用来自固定键盘发送器的接收器的学习模式或者位于车库内的有线控制单元来更新或加载。

公开(公告)号：US20020084759A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-04

申请号：US09973670

申请日：2001-10-09

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

发明人： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  John V. Moravec ,  Bradford Farris

IPC分类号： H02P001/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/42 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F2015/436 ,  E05Y2400/315 ,  E05Y2400/342 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/80 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/414 ,  E05Y2800/75 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G05B2219/35472 ,  G05B2219/36457 ,  G05B2219/36463 ,  G05B2219/36464 ,  G05B2219/36489 ,  G05B2219/37429 ,  G05B2219/42281 ,  G05B2219/42311 ,  G05B2219/45242 ,  H02H3/006 ,  H02H7/0851 ,  H02H7/0852

摘要： A movable barrier operator includes a wall control switch module having a learn switch thereon. The switch module is connectable to a control unit positioned in a head of a garage movable barrier operator. The head unit also contains an electric motor which is connected to a transmission for opening and closing a movable barrier such as a garage door. The switch module includes a plurality of switches coupled to capacitors which, when closed, have varying charge and discharge times to enable which switch has been closed. The control unit includes an automatic force incrementing system for adjusting the maximal opening and closing force to be placed upon the movable barrier during a learn operation. Likewise, end of travel limits can also be set during a learn operation upon installation of the unit. The movable barrier operator also includes an ambient temperature sensor which is used to derive a motor temperature signal, which motor temperature signal is measured and is used to inhibit motor operation when further motor operation exceeds or is about to exceed set point temperature limits.

公开(公告)号：US20020033683A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-21

申请号：US09804411

申请日：2001-03-12

申请人： The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

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

IPC分类号： H02P001/04

CPC分类号： 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

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。