Abstract: A sliding door with two for example panels coupled with a belt-drive mechanism driven in turn by a motor. The panels are also connected to an auxiliary drive mechanism that is provided with energy by the panel as it slides into a closed position and that can move the panel when the clutch is deprived of current. At least one programming switch, a motion sensor, and a limit switch activate regular controls that move the panel automatically. Self-monitoring additional electronic controls constitute a door-safety module.The object is to monitor the opening of the door in response to a signal from the motion sensor and to allow self-testing of the function of the auxiliary drive mechanism and ensure inherent reliability of the door-opening monitoring process. A door-safety module is controlled in accordance with a program and has at least one motion sensor and one limit switch associated with it.

Abstract: A gate opening mechanism is described which uses a rotationally floating motor. Unusually high torques caused by gate blockage causes the motor frame to rotate around its axis and to trigger a motor shut off switch.The mechanism is mounted in the space between a fence post and the gate post adjacent to it without requiring a large opening.

Abstract: In an automatic door operating system, there is employed a so-called fail-safe means which controls a door closing device. The door closing device functions to enforcedly shift the door from its half-latch position to its full-close latched position. The fail-safe means is so arranged as to deal with such a possible undesirable matter that due to, for example, a foreign thing accidentally caught between the door and the vehicle body, the door is forced to stop during its shifting from the half-latch position to the full-close latched position. Upon this door stopping, a control switch is turned in the other direction by an operator (viz., driver). With this, the door closing device is operated in a reversed manner for a time given by a timer, so that the door is moved back to a position near the half-latch position thereby to facilitate the removal of the foreign thing.

Abstract: A gate opening and closing apparatus for moving a gate between a gate closed position which covers an access opening and a gate opened position. The apparatus comprises an electric motor for driving the gate between the open position and the closed position. A connecting arrangement connects the electric motor to the gate in order to enable powered movement of the gate between the gate opened and gate closed positions. A control unit in the form of a microprocessor control unit is operatively connected to the electric motor for control of the same and hence control of the movement of the gate. The gate normally remains unlocked at the closed position and is only locked when a force is applied to the gate tending to move same to the open position. In one embodiment, a positive locking mechanism, such as a solenoid lock, may be provided and which is automatically locked when an opening force is applied to the gate.

Abstract: An obstruction detecting reversing apparatus is disclosed for a motor driven device, such as a powered vehicle door or window system, wherein the device undergoes varying loads, and consequently varying current draws, during normal operation. In order to accurately detect the presence of an obstruction, in light of such normally varying currents, the apparatus circuit logic monitors instantaneous motor current and compares it with the time average of motor current over a very short preceding time interval, which "tracks" normal current draw in order to sense an obstruction-caused rise in motor current at virtually any stage of the door closing operation, and thus also accommodates normal changes in current draw caused by different gravity effects when the device is oriented in different grade-caused orientations.

Abstract: An automatic door protective device for returning an overhead door to the open position when it encounters an obstacle as it is closing. The protective device of this invention includes a motor having an output shaft and a driving gear mounted on the shaft. A driven gear is in mesh with the driving gear mounted on a gear shaft which also mounts a worm. A worm wheel is in mesh with the worm which is mounted on a worm wheel shaft, which also mounts a pulley that raises and lowers the door in response to rotation of the output shaft to the motor. The end of the gear shaft is spaced away from a copper leaf spring, and an electrical contact is also provided spaced away from the leaf spring. The spring and the contact are part of an electrical circuit with a signal controller coupled to the motor. When the door encounters an obstacle and the pulley ceases rotation, the torque of the motor causes the gear shaft to displace axially as the worm moves along the worm wheel teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic remote controlled opening device which may be used to open and close doors, windows or similar closure systems. The opening device includes a receiver to detect control signals generated at a remote location from the device. The control signals are then utilized to effect selective operation of a mechanical system coupled with the closure system for opening and closing thereof. The mechanical system enables smooth and efficient automatic opening and closing, but does not inhibit manual operation of the door or the like. Control circuitry associated with the device enables various functions to be performed for selective operation of the device. The device may also be provided with a stored energy source of power such that it can be retrofit for use with an existing closure system. Auxiliary control of the device enables opening or closing in response to an emergency situation or other circumstances.

Abstract: A redundant sensing edge for a door to protect persons, equipment and the door from impact damage by actuating a device upon detecting an object in proximity to the door edge. The sensing edge includes an elongate outer sheath compressible upon application of external pressure. A force sensing switch is positioned within the elongate outer sheath for sensing the application of force to the sheath. Upon force being applied to the sheath, the force sensing switch actuates the device for controlling the door. The sensing edge also includes a proximity sensing switch for detecting the presence of an animate object in proximity to the door edge. The proximity sensing switch includes an electrical circuit positioned near the elongate sheath and a control circuit for detecting changes in the capacitance of the electrical circuit. An animate object in proximity to the elongate sheath changes the capacitance of the electrical circuit.

Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a gate which utilizes an electric motor operating through a electromagnetic clutch. The clutch is to be operated at a significantly increased voltage during the initial period of starting movement of the gate. When the gate is rolling, the voltage through the clutch is significantly decreased to a substantially lower level. During this lower level of movement even a minor amount of resistance applied to the gate will cause the gate to stop thereby avoiding injury to animals (including people) and damage to devices such as automobiles. The gate opening and closing mechanism also includes a separate direct drive mechanism which by-passes the clutch when the gate is in the completely open or the completely closed position. This separate direct drive mechanism functions as a positive lock maintaining the gate in its established completely open or completely closed position when the gate is in either of these positions.

Abstract: A computer assisted transit car door operating system for augmented automation of transit car door panel operation while providing safety provisions to restrain rail movement unless all passage doorways are closed. A programmable logic controller generates a sequence initiating (opening or closing) signal for a door panel; or, a manual input signal can be introduced for such purpose. The controller receives signals from a panel position sensor and a panel movement sensor to evaluate door panel status and generate status indication and panel movement signals. Automated control of door panel movement is selectively directed to a doorway, or doorways, at which an opening or closing problem is being encountered; that is, the exclusion of door panel movement signals to properly operated door panels.

Abstract: A universal load sensing gearbox integrating a safety mechanism for use, for instance, with motor driven closures, such as garage doors, barriers and gates, includes a housing which encases a worm slidably mounted on an input shaft and adapted for rotation therewith. The input shaft is connected with the motor driving the closure. The worm is engaged with a worm gear which is mounted on an output shaft which is connected with the closure. Dished washers are provided generally around the input shaft at both ends of the worm to urge the worm in a central meshed engagement with the worm gear. A motion transmission device is provided on the worm and is adapted to slide therewith to detect a longitudinal movement thereof and to transmit this movement to an actuating device which is adapted to stop and/or reverse the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic remote controlled opening device which may be used to open and close doors, windows or similar closure systems. The opening device includes a receiver to detect control signals generated at a remote location from the device. The control signals are then utilized to effect selective operation of a mechanical system coupled with the closure system for opening and closing thereof. The mechanical system enables smooth and efficient automatic opening and closing, but does not inhibit manual operation of the door or the like. Control circuitry associated with the device enables various functions to be performed for selective operation of the device. The device may also be provided with a stored energy source of power such that it can be retrofit for use with an existing closure system. Auxiliary control of the device enables opening or closing in response to an emergency situation or other circumstances.

Abstract: A circuit for controlling bi-directional operation of a vehicle window lift motor having a toroidal coil sensing counter-emf perturbations in the motor current line. An EXPRESS mode switch, upon momentary actuation, latches an electronic switch to operate a relay to provide continuous motor rotation for lowering the window. Subsequent momentary switch actuation unlatches the electronic switch to cut interrupt window motor current. Window lift motor stall is detected by a toroidal coil which senses loss of motor line perturbations and unlatches the electronic switch to open circuit the motor relay.

Abstract: In conjunction with a conventional power operated overhead door, such as a garage door, which has wire cables attached to the door for assisting in raising (opening) and lowering (closing) the door, a cam plate or dog having a toothed edge can be pivotably moved to instantaneously clamp or bind against the wire cable to stop its downward movement in the event any obstacle, such as a small child, is detected in the path of the door while it is being closed. The cam plate is biased to permit the wire cable to move in a direction to open the door.

Abstract: A safety device, particularly intended to be used in roll-up doors to cause reversal of the door closing movements in case an obstacle obstructs the path of movement of the door. The device comprises at least a couple of photoelectric cells which are arranged at a certain distance from the closing edge of the door leaf in alignment with the door leaf on a support arm which is displaceable in the direction of closing of the door.

Abstract: A sensing strip for stopping or reversing the drive of a door or other movable member having an edge along which the hollow light guide profile is provided. The sensing strip has an elongated hollow body connected to the edge of the door by a support and is formed internally with a hollow light guide profile forming the leading edge with the body. This profile has an elongated slit which spreads upon deformation of said body to permit escape of light forming light beam traversing the hollow light guide profile, thereby diminishing the lighting reaching a receiver at an end of the sensing strip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a safety apparatus for a motor driven window that comprises an elongated sensing mechanism that extends substantially across the width of a window aperture and along that side of the window aperture toward which a closing, motor driven window moves. Such elongated sensing mechanism is comprised, at least in part, of a piezoelectric cable for generating electrical pulses upon an obstruction extending across the path of the closing window being pushed against the sensing mechanism by the closing window. Coupled to the motor driven window is an electric motor that is connected so as to be responsive to the electrical pulses generated by the piezoelectric cable for automatically reversing the direction of rotation of the electric motor.

Abstract: A gate opening and closing apparatus for moving a gate between a gate closed position which covers an access opening and a gate opened position. The apparatus comprises an electric motor for driving the gate between the open position and the closed position. A connecting arrangement connects the electric motor to the gate in order to enable powered movement of the gate between the gate opened and gate closed positions. A control unit in the form of a microprocessor control unit is operatively connected to the electric motor for control of the same and hence control of the movement of the gate. The gate normally remains unlocked at the closed position and is only locked when a force is applied to the gate tending to move same to the open position. In one embodiment, a positive locking mechanism, such as a solenoid lock may be provided and which is automatically locked when an opening force is applied to the gate.

Abstract: There is provided a moisture-responsive system for protecting the interior of an enclosure such as a motor vehicle which includes an opening; a closure for the opening; a moisture sensor for providing a moisture signal in response to sensing of moisture in excess of a predetermined threshold; a circuit coupled to the closure and the moisture sensor for providing a signal to actuate the closure in response to receipt of a moisture signal and for sensing obstructions of the closure and temporarily terminating the actuation of the closure in response thereto.There is also provided an improved moisture sensor comprising conductive plates separated by and supported on an insulating layer with a raised bulbous portion which extends above the plates to predetermine the amount of moisture necessary to electronically bridge the gap between the conductive plates and therefore the level at which the sensor commences to sense moisture.

Abstract: A system for controlling a gate includes a microprocessor which normally automatically recloses a gate after it has been opened in response to a radio or sensor loop signal, and which normally locks the gate against movement when the gate motor is stopped. When an obstruction is sensed in the path of the gate, the automatic reclosing feature and the sensor loops are disabled, the gate drive remains unlocked even though the motor is stopped, and the response of the system to a radio signal is changed to produce alternating opening and closing of the gate on successive radio signals. At all times, the gate drive lock is released before the motor is started and is not engaged until after the gate has come to rest.

Abstract: A system for controlling the opening and closing operation of a sliding door wherein at least two presence sensing detectors are disposed effective to cast beams in overlapping relation to one another and extending across the pathway of the door to be controlled, and manual means or motion detecting detectors effective to provide for the initiation of movement of the door to open position. Furthermore programmed computer means are included in the system for the controlled sequencing and pulsing of the presence sensing beams in the opening and closing operation of the door.

Abstract: The present invention is a load sensor for use in an automatic portal operator such as an industrial gate operator. An induction motor is employed to move the gate. The power factor of the AC electric power supplied to the induction motor is monitored. A safety operation is triggered when the power factor indicates the motor load is greater than a predetermined amount, as when an obstruction is encountered by the gate.

Abstract: A concrete forming structure. A pair of first and second chord members are positioned generally parallel and spaced a distance apart. Beam members extend between the pair of chord members. A plurality of rigid web members are mounted between the first and second chord members and are generally movable parallel with and relative to the chord members.

Abstract: A door controller for roller type doors is disclosed incorporating a microprocessor control system. The microprocessor measures and stores the door speed over segments of the door travel to generate a door speed travel characteristic. This characteristic enables the door controller to accurately assess obstruction conditions by comparing a real time characteristic with a stored characteristic. The microprocessor also stores electronically the upper and lower limits of door travel. The microprocessor monitors electric motor duty cycle to avoid overheating of the motor and possible burnout while also controlling locking of the drive mechanism when the motor is inoperative. The microprocessor is also used to set the radio control signal code used to activate the door drive mechanism, the setting procedure allows for immediate verification of the set code.

Abstract: In an automatically opened and closed mechanism, such a power window, a sunroof or the like, which is opened and closed automatically, a contact sensitive control apparatus according to the invention includes a sealed tube stretched on a frame of an opened and closed portion. A change in the pressure within the tube produced by contact with the frame when the opened and closed portion is closed is sensed by a pressure sensor. When the change in the pressure is detected, the closing of the opened and closed portion is stopped at once. This allows the occurrence of an accident of injury to be prevented in advance which includes portion of a human body being pinned by the window or the like when the opened and closed portion is closed.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for a power operated door activates limit switches for stopping an electric motor or reverses it's polarity. The safety mechanism is more compact than existing types of mechanisms and is suitable for friction drive roller garage door openers. Furthermore, indicator lights are provided that indicates exactly when a limit switch is tripped enabling field adjustment of the safety mechanism to suit specific pressures to either stop or reverse the door. The mechanism includes a worm slidably mounted on a motor drive shaft, with a cage structure around the worm to slide with the worm, two compression springs supporting the cage structure in a neutral position, an actuator member on the cage structure to activate limit switches when the cage structure slides in either direction, and adjustment screws to vary the position of the limit switches, each limit switch having an indicator light indicating when the switch is activated.

Abstract: An obstruction sensing and control arrangement for door or gate opening-closing mechanisms. The arrangement compares the operating rate of change of a predetermined characteristic with a preset rate of change and stops or reverses the motor in the opening/closing mechanism. The characteristic preferred is motor body temperature which is monitored indirectly. The control arrangement also includes a back up static control threshold to sense a second static operating characteristic of the motor and a second comparator means set at a preset threshold level to stop or reverse the motor. A common motor sensor is used for both the dynamic and static control thresholds. The invention also includes means to sense operating temperature and to alter the preset static threshold level automatically in response to temperature changes.

Abstract: A safety circuit for a window lift driven by an electric motor is described which causes a reversal in the direction of rotation of the drive motor when the window pane impinges on an impedance in its upward motion. The reversal criterion used is the motor current surge familiar to the state of the art. The circuit of the invention is characterized in that upon actuation of the "close" window key, the drive motor first rotates briefly in the direction of opening and thereby displaces the window pane downwardly, whereupon it is automatically reversed and only then does the pane motion toward the closed position begin. Consequently, the motor start-up peak current decays in that range of displacement of the window pane which is below its initial position, whereby an increase in current (di/dt) after resuming the initial position of the window pane at once causes motor reversal.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a motor vehicle door in a desired opening degree thereof comprises a touch sensor provided on the door for detecting whether or not the touch sensor is touched by an operator, an engaging member pivotally mounted at one end thereof onto a vehicle body, a pair of piston-cylinder assemblies each including a friction member which is driven by pneumatic power to clamp the engaging member, and a control unit for receiving signals from the touch sensor and delivering commands to a power supply unit to drive the piston-cylinder assemblies upon receipt of the signal indicating that the touch sensor is touched by the operator.

Abstract: An automatically openable lid for a receptacle structure has a safety device for preventing any accident in the presence of an obstacle in the range of opening and closing movements of the lid. The device includes a safety guard extending around a front surface of the lid and beyond a rear surface thereof. The guard is mounted on the lid in a semi-fixed manner such that the guard is normally kept immovable relative to the lid during the movement thereof and such that the guard is pivotally movable relative to the lid when the guard is hit by any obstacle during the movement of the lid. Responsive to the movement of the guard relative to the lid, a detecting means is operable to energize a brake for stopping the movement of the lid.

Abstract: An automatic door installation with two traffic sensors mounted on each side of the door adjacent the opposite side edges thereof, each having a reflected energy receiver and a plurality of radiant energy emitters with angularly spaced beam axes to provide broad coverage areas intersecting the traffic path of travel. The emitters of each sensor are selectively activated at different radiant energy levels and/or selectively deactivated to vary the effective coverage area as the door is swung between its closed and open positions.

Abstract: In a door opening and closing apparatus a reversible drive motor and door actuator are mounted in the framing above a door header. The vertically disposed drive shaft of the motor is connected with the door actuator through a friction clutch equipped drive train including a series of speed reducing torque increasing cog belts and pulleys. The drive train operates pivoting linkage secured at one end to the door for biasing the door open or closed in response to the direction of rotation of the drive motor. A circuit connects a source of electrical energy with the drive motor through a plurality of current switching relays also inducing magnetic flux in the field windings of a braking slave motor driven by the driving motor. Door opening action is initiated by a foot pressure switch.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a technique to avoid catching a foreign object in a power window by detecting overload of the window drive motor and stopping or reversing the rotation of the motor in response to said detection. The reference value for detecting overload is updated in accordance with a actual load of the motor in each predetermined time interval .DELTA.T but, in the present invention, when the start of an increase of overload is detected, the beginning of time period .DELTA.T is started again from that time, and thereby detection of overload is always carried out within the shortest period. Moreover, a variety of check mechanisms are also provided for ensuring the fail-safe function of the apparatus and for enhancing reliability of the protective apparatus.

Abstract: A microprocessor controlled garage door operator which eliminates lower and upper limit switches on the garage door in that the upper and lower limits are set in a program mode of the microprocessor with up and down control switches by the operator. The settings of the door are stored in the memory of the microprocessor. The microprocessor also sets the force limits by establishing them slightly above the actual force required to move the door up and down and this prevents the forces to be set greater than required which could result in a dangerous condition. An external security switch is also connected to the microprocessor of the garage door operator to allow the door to be opened by those knowing the code. In program mode, the user enters in the 4 digit code and the 4 numbers are stored.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening and closing a closure panel associated with an opening formed in the roof of an automobile is disclosed. The apparatus drives the closure panel for tilt open and tilt closed operation and for slide open and slide closed operation. During the sliding movement of the panel, the apparatus detects a load on a panel drive mechanism in a zone where the loads are normally low, and deenergizes the panel drive mechanism in the event of occurrence of an overload. In a zone where the loads are normally high as the panel presses against a weather strip, no deenergization of the panel drive mechanism occurs during an interval allocated for overload detection. The apparatus energizes alarm means during the time the panel is driven in the closing direction in a selected mode in order to draw the attention of a vehicle driver. For assuring the safeguard of the panel, the panel is stopped temporarily during the slide closed operation at a point which leaves a given opening.

Abstract: This device is connected, in series with a control circuit (6) of the driving motor (7) of the panel, to a power supply (2a, 2b).

Abstract: An automatic radio actuated mechanism for opening and closing panels, such as a garage door, makes use of an electric motor to rotate a specially constructed spiral drive screw and move a traveler along a track, the traveler being connected to the door to pull the door open or push the door shut. Included in the mechanism is a camming arrangement for precisely adjusting the full open and full closed positions by action of an electronic circuit which activates the motor. For reversing the operating direction of door movement in the event such movement should be obstructed, the motor housing is mounted in a manner allowing it when restrained to swing for a limited distance, one way or the other, thereby to actuate a switch in the electronic circuit for reversing movement of the door.

Abstract: A sliding door having a safety light beam which travels with and ahead of a closing door. Interruption of the safety light beam by an object in the path of the closing door activates a door control to stop or reverse the closure of the door. A stationary transmitter projects a beam of pulsed infrared light to a convex mirror mounted on the door. The mirror reflects the projected beam ahead of the closing door in a direction transverse to the direction of closure. In one embodiment a plurality of receiver assemblies with overlapping receiving sectors monitor the door closure path and sense the presence of the moving safety beam. Interruption of the safety light beam is detected in a control unit connected to a unit which controls a motor that moves the door. In another embodiment, plane mirrors positioned on an arm mounted on, and projecting ahead of the door, establish and reflect safety beams to corresponding receiver assemblies.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for energizing an electric motor for forward or reverse rotation, which motor operative to open or close a side window pane of a door or a sun roof panel of an automobile. The motor is energized for forward or reverse rotation in accordance with the status of a pressure sensitive switch which is mounted on a window frame to detect the presence of an object or hand and an operation of up/down command changeover switches. If the presence of an object is detected by the sensor during the forward rotation of the motor which is effective to close the window pane, a self-hold circuit is triggered or set, and the motor is energized for reverse rotation. The motor is deenergized at a given time interval after the sensor has ceased to detect the object. The motor remains at rest as long as the self-hold circuit is set. In certain embodiments, the self-hold circuit is reset when up command changeover switch is moved from its up position to its non-operative position.

Abstract: An automatic mat-activated operating system for swinging doors provides approach circuitry for opening the doors when an approach mat at the entrance side of the doorway is activated and override safety circuitry for stopping door opening movement and returning the doors to a closed position when a safety mat at the exit side of the doorway is activated within a predetermined initial range of door movement but not thereafter and also for preventing door opening movement if the safety mat is already activated at the time of initial activation of the approach mat. The control system thus protects pedestrians at the exit side of the doorway from being struck by the doors during their initial opening movement which may not be readily recognizable and avoidable and also protects pedestrians entering the doorway from the entrance side from being struck by unexpected return movement of the doors.

Abstract: A shutter (111) and shutter control mechanism are disclosed, for use in a banknote dispensing machine for closing the outlet aperture. The shutter (111) fixed to a pivoted arm (112) is normally locked by a latch (109) which lodges in a V-shaped notch formed in the end of the shutter arm (112). When a stack of banknotes approaches the outlet aperture, a control circuit (not shown) energises an actuating solenoid (106) which pulls a drive tooth (103) through a linkage (105) against the action of a return spring (107). The drive tooth (103) rotates clockwise until it rests in the position shown in FIG. 3. During its rotation to this position, a drive pin (108) on the drive tooth (103) pushes the latch (109) away from the shutter arm, thus releasing the shutter. Meanwhile a snail cam, (104) rotates anti-clockwise, and eventually engages a cam follower surface on a lower corner of the drive tooth (103), the drive tooth being pivoted close to its center.

Abstract: An automatic door installation with four traffic sensors mounted on the door jambs on opposite sides of the doorway opening and having radiant energy emitters and reflected energy receivers for sensing doorway traffic. Two sensors are employed to cover the exit or swing side of the doorway, a threshold sensor is employed to cover the threshold area and an entrance sensor is employed to cover the entrance side of the doorway. The entrance and two exit sensors each have a plurality of radiant energy emitters with angularly spaced beam axes to provide broad coverage areas intersecting the traffic path of travel. The emitters of the exit and threshold sensors are selectively deactivated as the door is swung between its open and closed positions to avoid sensing the door. The emitters of all four sensors are pulsed in a predetermined sequence and the sensor receivers are timely activated to receive reflected radiant energy from the respective emitter(s) only.

Abstract: A door operated drive assembly comprising an electric drive motor mechanically connected to a door pulling device by a transmission in the form of a belt drive or the like, utilizes an extension of a plate that is swingable in response to deviations of application pressure of the drive belt on belt guide pulleys carried thereby to trigger a switching arrangement utilized to trigger stopping or reversal of the drive motor. In order to make actuation of the switching arrangement a function of the degree of pressure applied by the drive belt, the plate is elastically loaded toward a middle position of its range of swingable movement. The elastic loading of the plate in accordance with a first embodiment is by way of two-arm springs positioned at opposite sides thereof, and in a second embodiment is produced by helical springs which act via actuators, on opposite sides of the plate extension.

Abstract: A safety device for an electromechanical opening and closing mechanism, such as an automotive sun roof, which interrupts a circuit for driving the mechanism when a load on the circuit happens to exceed a certain set value in an abnormal case such as when a foreign object is caught in the mechanism. The set value is either a first set value which varies in accordance with the above-noted load or a second set value which is determined by the position of the movable part of the above-noted mechanism. The safety device functions when a load exceeds either of the two set values. The first set value is effective against a load variation, particularly a load decrease, to prevent a decrease in sensitivity decrease of the safety device, while the second set value is effective against an increase in load, particularly a slow increase, to prevent an overload on the mechanism.

Abstract: A control system for an illumination lamp installed in a building equipped with a door operation control apparatus. The system comprises a door opening and closing instructor, a control circuit responsive to an instruction signal from the instructor to produce a door control signal and a lamp control signal, a door driver responsive to the door control signal to drive the opening and closing of a door, an illumination lamp for illumination of the interior of the building, a detector for detecting the movement of a human body and producing an electric signal representative of the movement, and a circuit which is responsive to the lamp control signal and the electric signal to turn on the illumination lamp and keeps the illumination lamp turned on for a predetermined time extending from the termination of the lamp control signal and the electric signal.

Abstract: A sliding door operator comprises a tubular housing adapted to receive first and second elongated bars in a spaced apart and parallel arrangement. Both bars include a gear-toothed rack engaged by a single motor driven gear. An end of one bar is secured to the door and an end of the other bar is secured to a wall structure. A bracket secured to the door includes registering apertures adapted to mate with a bore in the end of one of the bars so that the bar can be detachably locked to the door by a locking pin. The other bar also includes a bore adapted to mate with the aperture in a channel bracket secured to the stationary wall structure to receive a removable locking pin therethrough. In addition, the operator includes a locking mechanism for locking the bars in a fixed position with respect to each other.

Abstract: An anticatching device for automatic doors or windows, especially of vehicles. The motion of the door or window is divided into several segments and the time required to pass through a segment is compared with a given time interval. These given time intervals are obtained by storing the time intervals measured during each preceding motion of the door between the same positions. Once the time intervals have been compared, a control signal that stops or reverses the motion of the door is released only when the measured value is greater by a predetermined tolerance than the stored value. To determine the position and direction of motion of the door, the successive position signals are assigned values that are compared and this comparison produces a signal that indicates whether the door is opening or closing.

Abstract: A pneumatic door control equipped with a door control valve for operating a door drive to an open or a closed position. The door control valve has an opening and a closing solenoid-operated pilot valve and an opening and closing spool valve, each operable to a passage or a vent position. A shuttle valve is part of the control valve and works in conjunction with an operator-controlled emergency valve to vent both spool valves simultaneously. A differential pressure switch is connected to the door drive to sense abnormal pressure expended in a door-opening or closing movement. Such an occurrence will output a signal to an electronic switching device which also monitors, via limit switches, whether a door is fully opened or fully closed. If excess pressure occurs during a door-closing movement, the switching device will trigger the control valve to reverse to the opening position.

Abstract: Briefly, in this invention, a reversing device comprises a rotational wheel or other device in contact with one face of the curtain, which is caused to rotate upon descent of the curtain, and imparts a series of impulses each of which recommences a timing sequence of a timer at normal descent rate, but upon reduction of descent speed (caused for example by an obstruction), the timer times out its entire period and actuates a timer switch and relay circuit which reverses the motor to raise the curtain.

Abstract: A door operator for opening and closing doors on transit vehicles and the like includes an actuator (50) secured to the transit vehicle (10). The actuator houses a worm drive and a reciprocating air cylinder (52) for imparting rectilinear motion to the worm drive. A door shaft (18) is coupled to a door (14) and mechanically coupled to the worm drive such that rectilinear motion of the system is transmitted by the worm drive into rotary motion to the drive shaft to open and close the door. A cam (90) is secured to the vehicle and adjacent to a cam follower (108) that is secured to the door shaft. The cam follower engages the cam during approximately the initial 80% motion during closing of the door and approximately the final 80% of the door opening. A recycling switch (200) for the door may be mounted in the vehicle adjacent to the cam in a position to be engaged upon engagement of the door with an object to recycle the door.