TENSIONING ASSEMBLY FOR CABLE DRIVE

A window regulator assembly having cables for driving one or more lifter plates along rails includes connectors for connecting the ends of cables together. The connectors are connectable together in a ‘use’ position and can be held in a lifter plate in the use position. By having the connectors connect to each other they withstand the tension in the cables when the window regulator assembly is at rest and the lifter plate is only required to withstand the differential tension between first and second cable segments during movement of the lifter plate. This allows the lifter plate to be formed from a relatively lower strength and less expensive material since it is subject to relatively lower stresses than prior art lifter plates. 1. A window regulator assembly , comprising:a drum that is rotatable;a drum rotation device operatively connected to the drum to cause rotation of the drum;at least one cable, wherein the at least one cable includes a first cable segment having a first end, and a second cable segment having a second end, wherein the at least one cable is drivable by rotation of the drum;a first connector connected to the first end;a second connector connected to the second end,wherein the first and second connectors are connectable together in a first position wherein the first and second ends of the cable are a first longitudinal distance apart from each other, and in a second position wherein the first and second ends of the cable are a second longitudinal distance apart from each other, wherein the first longitudinal distance is a distance between the first end and the second end during use of the window regulator assembly, and wherein the second longitudinal distance is a distance that induces a reduced amount of tension in the first and second cable segments as compared to the first longitudinal distance;a biasing member positioned between the end of one of the first and second cable segments and the respective first or second connector to exert a ...

TENSIONING ASSEMBLY FOR CABLE DRIVE

A window regulator assembly having cables for driving one or more lifter plates along rails includes connectors for connecting the ends of cables together. The connectors are connectable together in a 'use' position and can be held in a lifter plate in the use position. By having the connectors connect to each other they withstand the tension in the cables when the window regulator assembly is at rest and the lifter plate is only required to withstand the differential tension between first and second cable segments during movement of the lifter plate. This allows the lifter plate to be formed from a relatively lower strength and less expensive material since it is subject to relatively lower stresses than prior art lifter plates.

TENSIONING ASSEMBLY FOR CABLE DRIVE

Tensioning assembly for cable drive

A window regulator assembly having cables for driving one or more lifter plates along rails includes connectors for connecting the ends of cables together. The connectors are connectable together in a 'use' position and can be held in a lifter plate in the use position. By having the connectors connect to each other, they withstand the tension in the cables when the window regulator assembly is at rest and the lifter plate is only required to withstand the differential tension between first and second cable segments during movement of the lifter plate. This allows the lifter plate to be formed from a relatively lower strength and less expensive material since it is subject to relatively lower stresses than prior art lifter plates.

RESIDENTIAL WINDOW POWER ACTUATOR

A power actuator for a window in a building includes a drive unit, a cable system, and a controller. The drive unit is positioned within a sill of the window. The cable system is engagable with the drive unit for moving a pane of the window relative to a window frame between an opened position and a closed position. The controller is electrically coupled to the drive unit and a power outlet located in the building and connected to an external power grid. 1. A power actuator for a window in a building , the power actuator comprising:a drive unit positioned within a sill of the window;a cable system engagable with the drive unit for moving a pane of the window relative to a window frame between an opened position and a closed position; anda controller electrically coupled to the drive unit and a power outlet located in the building.2. The power actuator of claim 1 , wherein the cable system includes a cable extending in a length direction of at least a portion of a distance between the drive unit and the pane of the window.3. The power actuator of claim 2 , wherein the cable is rotatably driven by the drive unit to move the pane of the window relative to the window frame between the opened and closed positions.4. The power actuator of further comprising a pulley attached to the window frame.5. The power actuator of claim 4 , wherein the pulley is configured to allow a portion of the cable to rotate thereabout when the pane of the window is moved relative to the window frame between the opened and closed positions.6. The power actuator of claim 2 , wherein the drive unit includes a motor electrically coupled to the controller and configured to drive the cable in first and second directions claim 2 , thereby moving the pane of the window relative to the window frame between respective open and closed positions.7. A power window assembly comprising:a window having a sash movable between an opened position and a closed position; anda pulley fixed to a frame of the window; ...

WINDOW REGULATOR

A window regulator includes: a drive gear attached to a drive motor; an open-ended pliable elongate push-pull member that meshes with the drive gear and is push-pulled by the two-way rotation of the drive gear; and a career connected to one end of the elongate push-pull member as well as a window glass, wherein, as viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate surface of the window glass, a drive route of the elongate push-pull member from an meshing portion between the drive gear and the elongate push-pull member to a mounting portion of the career is formed in a straight line, while at least a part of an idle route from the meshing portion to the other end of the elongate member is formed in a curved shape. 2. The window regulator according to claim 1 ,wherein the drive route is formed upward from the meshing portion,while the idle route has a curved portion which is convex downward and an end of the idle route is positioned above the meshing portion.4. The window regulator according to claim 3 ,wherein an elongate push-pull member is composed of a rack belt, andan engaging portion between the rack belt and the carrier is constituted with an overlapping portion between a thin belt portion of the rack belt, where the thin belt portion is formed by cutting out a surface having the rack teeth and formed with engaging holes, and a thin plate portion of the career, where the thin plate portion is formed with engaging projections, accompanied with an engagement between the engaging holes and the engaging projections.5. The window regulator according to claim 3 ,wherein, with respect to a direction along the drive route, the forming range of the engaging portion is in a position overlapping with the forming range of a connecting portion between the carrier and the window glass.6. The window regulator according to claim 3 ,wherein the elongate push-pull member is composed of a rack belt that is laid out inside the rectangular frame portion so that a ...

Method of fixing drive motor in window regulator and window regulator

A method of fixing a drive motor in a window regulator is provided which enables mounting operations to be facilitated. The window regulator includes the drive motor, an elongate push-pull member, and a frame. The frame has a guide portion for guiding the elongate push-pull member, a motor-fixture portion for mounting the drive motor, a motor mounting hole, and a positioning regulating portion for positioning the drive motor. The method includes the steps of: mounting the drive motor on the motor-fixture portion; rotating the drive motor with an output shaft of the drive motor as a center of rotation to bring a portion of the drive motor into contact with the positioning regulating portion; and connecting the drive motor with the frame through the motor mounting hole.

POWERED GARAGE DOOR OPENER

A powered garage door opener is provided for operating a garage door between an open and closed position. The powered garage door opener comprises a main housing mounted adjacent the garage door. An electric motor and gear train assembly is mounted within the main housing and coupled to the garage door to drive the garage door between the open and closed positions. A power supply is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the electric motor and gear train assembly. A control module is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the power supply and the electric motor and gear train assembly for controlling selective actuation of the electric motor and gear train assembly. The electric motor and gear train assembly includes a secondary housing, an electric motor sealed within the secondary housing, a worm gear coupled to and driven by the electric motor, a spur gear in meshed engagement with the worm gear, and a driven shaft mounted to the spur gear and coupled to garage door. The electric motor provides electrical power to drive the worm and spur gears, rotating the driven shaft, to provide power actuation of the garage door and the gear relationship between the worm gear and spur gear allows the spur gear to back drive the worm gear and provide manual actuation of the garage door. 1. A powered garage door opener for operating a garage door between an open and closed position , said powered garage door opener comprising:an electric motor and gear train assembly adapted to be operatively coupled to the garage door to drive the garage door between the open and closed positions;a power supply electrically coupled to said electric motor and gear train assembly; anda control module electrically coupled to said power supply and said electric motor and gear train assembly for controlling selective actuation of said electric motor and gear train assembly;wherein said electric motor and gear train assembly includes an electric motor, a ...

ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE DEVICE

An access system for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a perimeter frame and least one display case door mounted within the perimeter frame. The perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are configured to move substantially vertically along a surface of the temperature-controlled storage device between a raised position and a lowered position. The at least one display case door is further configured to move substantially horizontally between an open position and a closed position when the perimeter frame is in the lowered position. The access system further includes a torsion spring and motor assembly coupled to the perimeter frame and configured to move the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door between the raised position and the lowered position. 1. An access system for a temperature-controlled storage device , the access system comprising:a perimeter frame configured to move substantially vertically along a surface of the temperature-controlled storage device between a raised position and a lowered position;at least one display case door mounted within the perimeter frame and configured to move along with the perimeter frame between the raised position and the lowered position, wherein the at least one display case door is further configured to move substantially horizontally between an open position and a closed position when the perimeter frame is in the lowered position; anda torsion spring assembly coupled to the perimeter frame and configured to counteract a weight of the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door, wherein the torsion spring assembly is configured to store energy when the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are moved into the lowered position and to release the stored energy when the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are moved into the raised position.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide channel attached to the surface of the ...

SAFETY ENHANCED DESIGN OF RAIL TYPE GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH OVER THE DOOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY

A novel electric door opener for a garage, or equivalent structure, which uses a rail fixed at one end to a drive assembly and the other end to a mounting support, in which the drive assembly is mounted on the wall over the garage doorway with a pivotable mount, rather than the uniform practice wherein the drive assembly is suspended from the garage ceiling, thus significantly enhancing safety during installation and over the lifetime of the unit. In addition, the means whereby prior art rail type garage door openers, including their drive assemblies and overall mounting methods, are redesigned to reduce the invention to practice. The simplification of mounting hardware and process with this design makes it much easier and safer to install, remove, and replace an assembled rail type garage door opener, using only three removable pins. 113-. (canceled)14. A door opener mechanism of the character described for a garage , or equivalent structure , comprising in combination:a. a drive assembly, modified versus the prior art, containing a drive motor and supporting mechanical and electronic components;b. a rail having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end fixed to said drive assembly;c. a trolley, mechanically coupled to an overhead door, that is driven along said rail to open and close said overhead door; andd. Said drive assembly secured with a pivotable mount on the wall above a door opening that allows said drive assembly to rotate around a horizontal axis during installation, removal, and re-installation of said door opener mechanism.15. The mechanism of claim 14 , said pivotable mount for said drive assembly hinged in a manner that allows said drive assembly to have a rotation axis that is parallel to top of said door opening and essentially over said drive assembly claim 14 , whereby said door opener can be installed claim 14 , removed claim 14 , and reinstalled with only three removable pins.16. The mechanism of claim 15 , said drive assembly with a ...

GLASS OPERATION BASED ON TEMPERATURE INPUT/VEHICLE SPEED, FINAL LOGIC DECIDED BY CUSTOMER

A system and method for operating a window of an automotive vehicle having a convertible top includes at least one powered window selectively driven by a motor. A controller is operatively connected to the motor and sends a signal for positioning the powered window to one of a raised or lowered position in response to lowering of the convertible top. An input or selector is operatively associated with the controller that allows a user to select one of the raised and lowered positions of the at least one powered window in response to lowering the convertible top. Further, a temperature sensor provides a signal indicative of the external temperature and/or a vehicle speed sensor provides a signal indicative of the vehicle speed so that positioning of the window can be temperature dependent and/or vehicle speed dependent. 1. A system for operating a window of an automotive vehicle having a convertible top , the system comprising:at least one powered window selectively driven by a motor;a controller operatively connected to the motor that sends a signal for positioning the powered window to one of a raised or lowered position in response to lowering of the convertible top; andan input operatively associated with the controller that allows a user to select one of the raised and lowered positions of the at least one powered window in response to lowering the convertible top.2. The system of further comprising at least one of a first sensor and a second sensor operatively connected to the controller claim 1 , the first sensor monitoring a temperature outside of the automotive vehicle and the second sensor monitoring a vehicle speed.3. The system of wherein the controller is configured to default operation of the at least one powered window in response to at least one of a predetermined temperature outside of the automotive vehicle and a predetermined vehicle speed.4. The system of wherein the lowered position is a fully lowered position of the at least one powered window.5 ...

VEHICLE POWER WINDOW APPARATUS

A vehicle power window apparatus includes: a driver seat unit and a first non-driver seat switch which is a manual switch provided on a non-driver seat to open and close a non-driver seat window. The driver seat unit includes a switching circuit operated based on a predetermined operation of the first non-driver seat switch. When an extended operation of the first non-driver seat switch set by operating the first non-driver seat switch for a certain time period or more is detected, the control unit drives the switching circuit. After the extended operation of the first non-driver seat switch is released, the control unit fully opens or closes the non-driver seat window in an automatic operation mode by energizing the non-driver seat motor via the switching circuit and the first non-driver seat switch by the power supply. 1. A vehicle power window apparatus comprising:a driver seat unit that is provided on a driver seat in a vehicle; anda first non-driver seat switch that is provided on a non-driver seat, that is electrically connected to the driver seat unit, and that is used to open and close a non-driver seat window, a driver seat switch that is used to open and close a driver seat window;', 'a second non-driver seat switch that is used to open and close the non-driver seat window; and', 'a control unit that controls a driver seat motor that opens and closes the driver seat window based on an operation of the driver seat switch, and a non-driver seat motor that opens and closes the non-driver seat window based on an operation of the second non-driver seat switch,, 'wherein the driver seat unit compriseswherein the driver seat unit comprises a switching circuit that is operated based on a predetermined operation of the first non-driver seat switch, a first switch that connects a first end of the non-driver seat motor to a power supply or the switching circuit; and', 'a second switch that connects a second end of the non-driver seat motor to the power supply or the ...

MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW LIFTER

A motor vehicle window lifter is provided with a twistable or bendable guide rail on which a driver to be coupled with a window pane is shiftably mounted and which includes fastening points which are connectable with fastening receptacles of a carrier element. Between the fastening receptacles of the carrier element at least one supporting point is provided. When bracing the fastening points of the guide rail with the fastening receptacles of the carrier element, the guide rail supports on the supporting point and twisting of the initially straight guide rail with a specified degree of twisting and/or bending of the guide rail with a specified bending radius is effected. 1. A method for assembling a window lifter of a motor vehicle wherein the window lifter comprises a twisted or bent guide rail on which a driver to be coupled with a window pane is shiftably mounted , said guide rail including fastening points which are bracable with fastening receptacles of a carrier element , the method comprising:a) providing at least one supporting point or additional fastening point between the fastening receptacles of the carrier element,b) placing a substantially straight guide rail on the fastening receptacles and the supporting point or additional fastening point,c) attaching the guide rail at the fastening points of the guide rail to the fastening receptacles of the carrier element, andd) bracing the guide rail with the carrier element while supporting the guide rail on the supporting point or additional fastening point such that the straight guide rail is twisted with a specified degree of twisting or bent with a specified bending radius.2. A method for assembling a window lifter of a motor vehicle wherein the window lifter comprises a bent guide rail on which a driver to be coupled with a window pane is shiftably mounted , said guide rail including fastening points which are traceable with fastening receptacles of a carrier element , the method comprising:a) providing at ...

Garage Door Tracking Arrangements

A carriage assembly is disclosed for a garage door drive belt. The assembly includes first and second carriage elements each having inner and outer members adapted to retain an end of the drive belt therebetween. An articulated connection extends between the first and second carriage elements. Also disclosed is a support arrangement for a garage door drive unit, comprising a drive unit hanger for attachment to a garage door structure, the hanger further having a weight-supporting connection to the drive unit, wherein the drive unit position is adjustable while the weight of the drive unit is supported. 1. A carriage assembly for a garage door drive belt , the carriage assembly comprising:first and second carriage elements, each carriage element comprising an inner member and an outer member adapted to retain an end of the drive belt therebetween; andan articulated connection between the first and second carriage elements.2. A carriage assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:each outer member has a bearing surface adapted to track along a drive belt guide track.3. A carriage assembly according to claim 2 , wherein:each carriage element has a first end proximal the articulated connection and a second end distal from the articulated connection and through which the drive belt enters the carriage element, wherein the belt is captured between opposed belt-engaging surfaces of the inner and outer members.4. A carriage assembly according to claim 3 , wherein:the belt-retaining surface of the inner member is notched to engage with a notched drive belt.5. A carriage assembly according to claim 3 , wherein:the belt-retaining surfaces diverge from the bearing surface from the second end towards the first end of the carriage member.6. A carriage assembly according to claim 2 , wherein:the bearing surface is adapted to follow a convex bend in a guide track surface.7. A support arrangement for a garage door drive unit claim 2 , comprising:a drive unit hanger for attachment to a ...

DRIVE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A drive apparatus for a vehicle includes a rotation member driven to rotate by a drive source, the rotation member around which a rope member connected to a drive object is wound, a support member including an accommodating portion rotatably accommodating the rotation member, the accommodating portion including a bottom wall portion that covers an end surface of the rotation member at one side in an axial direction of the rotation member and a peripheral wall portion formed to project from the bottom wall portion and covering a side surface of the rotation member, and a cover member attached to the support member and covering an opening edge of the accommodating portion. 1. A drive apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a rotation member driven to rotate by a drive source, the rotation member around which a rope member connected to a drive object is wound;a support member including an accommodating portion rotatably accommodating the rotation member, the accommodating portion including a bottom wall portion that covers an end surface of the rotation member at one side in an axial direction of the rotation member and a peripheral wall portion formed to project from the bottom wall portion and covering a side surface of the rotation member; anda cover member attached to the support member and covering an opening edge of the accommodating portion.2. The drive apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the accommodating portion includes a slit formed by cutting a portion of the peripheral wall portion in a circumferential direction thereof.3. The drive apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation member is a drum around which the rope member is wound claim 2 , and the slit includes a plurality of slits formed at the accommodating portion.4. The drive apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an output shaft of the drive source is inserted to be positioned within the rotation member to integrally rotate with the rotation member claim 1 , the output shaft being formed ...

WINDOW REGULATOR MODULE HAVING CARRIER PLATE FORCING ARCULATE RAILS TO ACQUIRE HELICAL TWIST

In an aspect, a window regulator module kit is provided, comprising a guide rail having substantially no helical twist, a carrier plate having a selected mounting arrangement configured to bring the guide rail to a selected helically twisted position when the guide rail is mounted to the carrier plate, a lifter mountable to the guide rail, wherein the lifter is configured to hold a window glass, and a cable drive assembly connectable to the lifter so as to slide the lifter along the arcuate rail. 1. A method of manufacturing a window regulator module for moving a window glass between open and closed positions in a vehicle door , comprising:a) providing a guide rail having a rest position with substantially no helical twist;b) providing a carrier plate having a selected mounting arrangement configured to bring the guide rail to take on and hold a selected helically twisted position by exerting a twisting force on the guide rail by the carrier plate;c) mounting the guide rail to the carrier plate, in order to take on and holds the guide rail in the selected helically twisted position;d) mounting a lifter to the guide rail, wherein the lifter is configured to hold the window glass; ande) connecting a cable drive assembly to the lifter to permit driving of the lifter along the guide rail.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:determining the selected helically twisted position for the guide rail;g) determining a target position for the carrier plate for holding the guide rail in the selected helically twisted position;h) determining an at least approximate amount of deflection that the carrier plate undergoes when holding the guide rail in the selected helically twisted position and resisting restoring forces in the guide rail;i) determining a rest position for the carrier plate, from which the carrier plate is deflected by the guide rail to at least approximately reach the target position, based on the at least approximate amount of deflection ...

ADJUSTABLE OVERHEAD DOOR HINGE

A hinge for a multi-panel door includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket, and a carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track. The first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket. The carrier link is selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket so that the roller can be spaced apart a variety of different distances from the door. 1. A hinge for a multi-panel door , the hinge comprising:a first bracket;a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket; anda carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track, wherein the first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket, the carrier link selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the carrier link includes a bushing claim 1 , wherein the bushing receives an axle claim 1 , and wherein the roller is coupled to the axle.3. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket has a planar central portion with a pair of upstanding spaced-apart flanges claim 1 , the second bracket has a planar central portion with a pair of upstanding spaced-apart flanges claim 1 , and the first bracket is pivotally coupled to the second bracket with ...

Vertically Sliding Door Assembly

A vertically sliding door assembly, in particular in the wall () of a docking station of a warehouse, comprising a vertically sliding door panel () having an inner surface and an outer surface, two vertical guide systems () each mounted adjacent one lateral side of a wall opening () and arranged to guide said sliding door panel () in a vertical direction between a closed position wherein said wall opening () is closed by said door panel () and an open position wherein said wall opening () is open, and driving means () for moving said door panel () in vertical direction between said open and closed positions, and wherein said guide systems () each comprise two vertically extending slide bearing surfaces (), a first one of said slide bearing surface () facing the inner surface of said door panel () and the second one of said slide bearing surface () facing said outer surface of said door panel (), such that movement in the direction perpendicular to said inner and outer surfaces of said door panel () is substantially blocked by said slide bearing surfaces () while moving in the vertical direction. 1. A vertically sliding door assembly , in particular in the wall of a docking station of a warehouse , comprising a vertically sliding door panel having an inner surface and an outer surface , two vertical guide systems each mounted adjacent one lateral side of a wall opening and arranged to guide said sliding door panel in a vertical direction between a closed position wherein said wall opening is closed by said door panel and an open position wherein said wall opening is open , and driving means for moving said door panel in vertical direction between said open and closed positions , characterized in that wherein said guide systems each comprise two vertically extending slide bearing surfaces , a first one of said slide bearing surface facing the inner surface of said door panel and the second one of said slide bearing surface facing said outer surface of said door panel ...

Garage door drive apparatus

A drive arrangement to open and close a door curtain of an overhead sectional door. The arrangement includes a door guide track for guiding movement of the door curtain between a closed, lowered position and an open, overhead position, and a drive mechanism for driving the door curtain between the closed and open positions. The drive mechanism comprises a drive belt located to a side of the door opening, guided to follow an inverted L-shaped locus by a drive belt guide track, a linkage between the drive belt and the door curtain, and a drive motor which drives the drive belt to open and close the door curtain as the drive belt follows the locus.

Path-controlled adjustment device with a multipart carrier assembly

The invention relates to a path-controlled adjustment device for a window pane of a motor vehicle, with a carrier assembly, with at least two guideways provided at the carrier assembly, which define an adjustment path for an adjustable window pane and which are spaced from each other transversely to the adjustment path, and with a driver which on the one hand includes means for connection of the window pane to be adjusted and which on the other hand is in engagement with the guideways so as to be longitudinally movable. The carrier assembly consists of at least two carrier elements which are connected with each other at a plurality of fixing points. On at least one carrier element fixing points, via which that carrier element is to be fixed at a further carrier element of the carrier assembly, are connected with each other by reinforcement paths.

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER FOR DELIVERY TRUCKS

An automatic door opener for delivery trucks may include a door opener motor, clutch, and transmission which are connected to a door opener rail. The automatic door opener is attached to the roof of a delivery truck cargo bay and the door opener motor is operable to open and close a cargo door. The clutch and motor are controlled by a motor control computer which may be programmed to automatically operate the clutch, close the cargo bay door, and disengage the clutch as desired. A rail carriage may be connected to the cargo bay door by a door connector arm which includes a quick release connection to the carriage and which may be operated from the outside of the cargo bay door. A sensor may be connected to the door opener rail and to the motor control computer such that the motor control computer tracks the position of the carriage along the door opener rail independent of the operation of the motor.

LOW POWER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE

For low power environment management for an automobile, a method is disclosed that includes sensing an environmental condition at an automobile, comparing a level of the environmental condition to a selected threshold value, and adjusting the opening of one or more windows of the automobile based on the sensed environmental condition. 1. An apparatus comprising:a processor;an environmental sensor;one or more windows;an automobile body that houses the processor, the environmental sensor, and the windows;one or more motors housed by the automobile body that translate the automobile body; anda memory that stores code executable by the processor, the code comprising:code that senses an environmental condition at the environmental sensor;code that compares a level of the environmental condition to a selected threshold value; andcode that adjusts an opening of the one or more windows based on the sensed environmental condition.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the code further monitors a state of the apparatus claim 1 , the code sensing the environmental condition in response to the state.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the code further stores configuration parameters claim 1 , the configuration parameters comprising environment settings claim 1 , threshold values claim 1 , and adjustment settings claim 1 , the code sensing based on the environment settings claim 1 , the code adjusting based on the adjustment settings.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fan; wherein the code further enables the fan in response to the environmental condition comprising temperature claim 1 , the temperature exceeding the selected threshold value.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the code further determines an amount of reserve power available claim 1 , the code adjusts the opening of the one or more windows based on the amount of reserve power available.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the code further opens the one or more windows in response to a user of ...

WINDOW REGULATOR

There is provided a window regulator in which there is no need to provide a bracket for fixing a stopper and which can surely support an impact caused when the stopper abuts a carrier plate. The window regulator includes: a carrier plate, a guide rail, a direction changing member, a drive unit, a raising wire, and a lowering wire, where the drive unit has a drum, a motor for driving the drum and a housing, and the housing has a drum housing portion for housing the drum, a guide rail connecting portion to be connected to the guide rail, a stopper which abuts the carrier plate when the carrier plate reaches its lower limit position and prevents the carrier plate from further lowering therefrom, and a stopper supporting portion provided below the stopper in the lowering direction of the carrier plate. 1. A window regulator comprising:a carrier plate connected to a window glass of a vehicle,a guide rail for guiding raising and lowering movement of the carrier plate,a direction changing member provided at one end of the guide rail,a drive unit provided at another end of the guide rail,a raising wire, one end of which is connected to the carrier plate and another end of which is connected to the drive unit via the direction changing member, and 'wherein the drive unit has a drum for winding and unwinding the raising wire and the lowering wire, a motor for driving the drum and a housing, and', 'a lowering wire, one end of which is connected to the carrier plate and another end of which is connected to the drive unit,'}the housing has a drum housing portion for housing the drum, a guide rail connecting portion connected to the guide rail, a stopper which abuts the carrier plate when the carrier plate reaches its lower limit position and prevents the carrier plate from further lowering therefrom, and a stopper supporting portion provided below the stopper in the lowering direction of the carrier plate.2. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the housing is made of a ...

Automatic Auto-Sensing Flood Protection Roller Shutter with Auto-Locating Reinforced Column

The invention provides an automatic auto-sensing flood protection roller shutter with auto-locating reinforced column, including a door plate, which is composed of a plurality of door panels; a casing, the interior thereof is provided with a motor, a hydraulic pump, an automatic controller, an uninterruptible power system, a storage device, a downward-pressing hydraulic cylinder and a driving device; two frames mounted on two sides of the door plate; a storage device; a downward-pressing hydraulic cylinder; a sideward-pressing hydraulic cylinder; a water level detector; a reinforced column, which is provided behind the door plate, and a vertical motor provided at the upper end thereof and another horizontal motor provided in the driving device, and the inner chamber at the lower end of the reinforced column being provided with a bolt and a vertical motor; and a driving device; thereby, the roller shutter according to the invention may achieve advantages of safe operation for waterproof and flood protection.

Powered garage door opener

A powered garage door opener is provided for operating a garage door between an open and closed position. The powered garage door opener comprises a main housing mounted adjacent the garage door. An electric motor and gear train assembly is mounted within the main housing and coupled to the garage door to drive the garage door between the open and closed positions. A power supply is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the electric motor and gear train assembly. A control module is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the power supply and the electric motor and gear train assembly for controlling selective actuation of the electric motor and gear train assembly. The electric motor and gear train assembly includes a secondary housing, an electric motor sealed within the secondary housing, a worm gear coupled to and driven by the electric motor, a spur gear in meshed engagement with the worm gear, and a driven shaft mounted to the spur gear and coupled to garage door. The electric motor provides electrical power to drive the worm and spur gears, rotating the driven shaft, to provide power actuation of the garage door and the gear relationship between the worm gear and spur gear allows the spur gear to back drive the worm gear and provide manual actuation of the garage door.

Residential window power actuator

A power actuator for a window in a building includes a drive unit, a cable system, and a controller. The drive unit is positioned within a sill of the window. The cable system is engagable with the drive unit for moving a pane of the window relative to a window frame between an opened position and a closed position. The controller is electrically coupled to the drive unit and a power outlet located in the building and connected to an external power grid.

PERFECTED ELEVALUNAS MOUNTED ON THE DOOR LOCK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Elevalunas perfeccionado montado en la cerradura de la puerta de un vehículo automóvil. Comprende medios de guiado y deslizamiento del cristal de la ventana y medios de accionamiento del cristal montados en la cerradura del automóvil los cuales incluyen un motor eléctrico y un grupo reductor que actúan sobre un único cable de accionamiento. Estos medios de guiado y deslizamiento del cristal comprenden sendos carriles montados directamente en bordes opuestos del panel interno de la puerta del vehículo. Se montan únicamente dos poleas para el paso del cable de accionamiento las cuales van fijadas directamente al panel interno de la puerta mediante el eje propio de las mismas. Se consigue simplificar enormemente el conjunto al suprimir el carril convencional y el número de poleas. Se reducen fricciones y ruidos en funcionamiento. Improved window regulator mounted on the door lock of a motor vehicle. It comprises means for guiding and sliding the window glass and means for actuating the glass mounted on the car lock which include an electric motor and a reduction group that act on a single drive cable. These means for guiding and sliding the glass comprise two rails mounted directly on opposite edges of the inner panel of the vehicle door. Only two pulleys are mounted for the passage of the drive cable which are fixed directly to the internal panel of the door by means of their own axis. The assembly is greatly simplified by suppressing the conventional rail and the number of pulleys. Friction and noise in operation are reduced.

Chain guide insert for a garage door

A chain guide (16) is provided for a garage door operator that reduces frictional forces on the chain guide as the chain (14) moves along a travel path. The garage door operator includes a chain (14) having a portion engaged with a sprocket (32), with a motor (80) for electrically powering the rotation of the sprocket to thereby move the chain. A chain guide (16) is provided in the operator, with the chain guide defining a path for movement of the chain (14). The friction reducing insert (102) is disposed in the channel of the chain guide (16) to capture and engage the chain (14) and reduce frictional forces.

Wall console diverse commands to barrier operators

Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.

IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN PATENT N.200700523 BY: CLOSING DEVICE OF THE PEDESTRIAN DOORS INCLUDED IN GARBAGE DOORS.

Mejoras introducidas en la patente de invención nº P 200700523 por: "Dispositivo de cierre de las puertas peatonales incluidas en portones basculantes de garajes". Improvements introduced in the invention patent no. P 200700523 by: "Device for closing pedestrian doors included in garage overhead doors". Comprende un elemento desplazable fijado en el portón (12), y que está relacionado con un pasador (25) fijado en el portón (12) frente a la puerta peatonal (33), para que al estar el portón cerrado el elemento desplazable presione contra una zona fija (13) del garaje venciendo la acción de un resorte (3), y mantenga el pasador (25) en una posición en la que la puerta peatonal (33) está abierta; y al abrir el portón (12) el pasador (25) cierre la puerta peatonal evitando su apertura accidental al abrir el portón. It comprises a movable element fixed in the gate (12), and which is related to a pin (25) fixed in the gate (12) in front of the pedestrian gate (33), so that when being the gate closed the sliding element press against an area fixed (13) of the garage overcoming the action of a spring (3), and hold the pin (25) in a position where the door Pedestrian (33) is open; and when opening the gate (12) the pin (25) close the pedestrian door avoiding accidental opening to the open the gate

Power window device fitted on the lock of the motor vehicle door

Improved window regulator mounted on the door lock of a motor vehicle. It comprises means for guiding and sliding the window pane and drive means for the pane mounted on the automobile lock which include an electric motor and a reduction group that act on a single drive cable. These means for guiding and sliding the glass comprise two separate rails mounted directly on opposite edges of the internal panel of the vehicle door. Only two pulleys are mounted for the passage of the drive cable which are fixed directly to the internal panel of the door by means of their own axis. The assembly is greatly simplified by eliminating the conventional rail and the number of pulleys. Friction and noise in operation are reduced. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Power bus and structure for a barrier movement operator

Safety enhanced design of rail type garage door opener with over the door drive assembly

A novel electric door opener for a garage, or equivalent structure, which uses a rail fixed at one end to a drive assembly and the other end to a mounting support, in which the drive assembly is mounted on the wall over the garage doorway with a pivotable mount, rather than the uniform practice wherein the drive assembly is suspended from the garage ceiling, thus significantly enhancing safety during installation and over the lifetime of the unit. In addition, the means whereby prior art rail type garage door openers, including their drive assemblies and overall mounting methods, are redesigned to reduce the invention to practice. The simplification of mounting hardware and process with this design makes it much easier and safer to install, remove, and replace an assembled rail type garage door opener, using only three removable pins.

Control device

A control device adapted to automatically stop an electric motor, said device comprising reduction gearing adapted to transfer the rotation of an electrically driven shaft to a toothed gear wheel 18. Two cam wheels 17 and 20 which are adapted to frictionally rotate with the toothed gear wheel 18. Two contact switches 21a and 21b that are activated by the respective cams on the cam wheels 17 and 20. Wherein the rotational orientation of the cam wheels 17 and 20 with respect to the toothed wheel 18 is infinitely adjustable. The friction between the toothed and cam wheels may be created by plastic and/or metal spring washer(s) 18a and 18b. The control device may be part of a motorized shutter.

Dispositivo de montaje para carcasa de un accionamiento de elevalunas.

Dispositivo de montaje para carcasa de un accionamiento de elevalunas. El invento consiste en una carcasa que forma parte de un sistema de elevalunas con la que puede realizarse un montaje sencillo y rápido del dispositivo retenedor de freno juntamente con el cable de accionamiento del elevalunas, y todo ello en el lugar adecuado para la acción de este dispositivo, siendo en este caso en la puerta de un automóvil, para lo cual dispone de una serie de elementos auxiliares integrantes en la propia carcasa y en una sola pieza, que permite hacer todas las funciones de colocación, posicionamiento, centrado y premontado del dispositivo retenedor de freno en la propia carcasa así como de ésta en la puerta del vehículo, permitiendo realizar un montaje tan fácil y rápido como el desmontaje correspondiente.

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Decryption of access codes of diverse protocols in barrier operator systems

Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.