Abstract: A fail safe mechanism for power operated doors comprises an auxiliary power supply, an electric motor, a self operating clutch to connect the motor to the door's normal drive assembly and a relay/timer circuit to energize the motor in the event of a mains failure to enable the motor to drive the door open.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1983
Date of Patent:
December 25, 1984
Assignee:
The EFCO Manufacturing Company Pty. Ltd.