Movable barrier operator with removable power supply module
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1. A movable barrier operator, comprising:
- a controller configured to generate a control signal to control activation of a motor;
a frame mechanically supporting the motor, a gearbox, and the controller, wherein the frame comprises a bay including a first connector;
a removable power supply module, comprising a housing including protrusions situated at a top surface of the housing configured to removably engage with the bay of the frame, the housing including a second connector configured to mate with the first connector directly or using a removable cable, wherein the removable power supply module is configured to draw AC power from an AC power source, and supply DC power to the controller through the mated first and second connectors, the removable power supply module including;
a panel providing a user interface on a front face of the housing;
a transformer enclosed within the housing;
sensors enclosed within the housing providing a user with a status regarding the movable barrier operator; and
a power switch, a fuse access, a power outlet, and a voltage selector situated on a front surface of the panel; and
a movable barrier operator housing enclosing the controller, the frame, and the removable power supply of the movable barrier operator.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a movable barrier operator with a removable power supply module for supplying power to the operator from a remote location. The power supply module may be decoupled from a barrier operator frame or housing, and installed in a remote location; the operator may therefore be observed and diagnosed remotely via a user interface that includes status indicators. In an exemplary embodiment, the user interface comprises one or more LED indicators to provide a user with information pertaining to the power supply of the operator.
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1. A movable barrier operator, comprising:
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a controller configured to generate a control signal to control activation of a motor; a frame mechanically supporting the motor, a gearbox, and the controller, wherein the frame comprises a bay including a first connector; a removable power supply module, comprising a housing including protrusions situated at a top surface of the housing configured to removably engage with the bay of the frame, the housing including a second connector configured to mate with the first connector directly or using a removable cable, wherein the removable power supply module is configured to draw AC power from an AC power source, and supply DC power to the controller through the mated first and second connectors, the removable power supply module including; a panel providing a user interface on a front face of the housing; a transformer enclosed within the housing; sensors enclosed within the housing providing a user with a status regarding the movable barrier operator; and a power switch, a fuse access, a power outlet, and a voltage selector situated on a front surface of the panel; and a movable barrier operator housing enclosing the controller, the frame, and the removable power supply of the movable barrier operator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A movable barrier operator, comprising:
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a controller configured to generate a control signal to control activation of a motor; a frame mechanically supporting the motor, a gearbox, and the controller, wherein the frame comprises a bay including a first connector; a removable power supply module, comprising a power supply housing including protrusions situated at a top surface of the power supply housing configured to removably engage with the bay of the frame, the power supply housing including a second connector configured to mate with the first connector directly or using a removable cable, wherein the removable power supply module is configured to draw AC power from an AC power source, and supply DC power to the controller through the mated first and second connectors, the removable power supply module including; a panel providing a user interface of the removable power supply; a transformer enclosed within the power supply housing; a power switch situated on a surface of the panel; and a power outlet; and a movable barrier operator housing enclosing the controller, the frame, and the removable power supply of the movable barrier operator. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A movable barrier operator, comprising:
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a controller configured to generate a control signal to control activation of a motor; a frame mechanically supporting the motor, a gearbox, and the controller, wherein the frame comprises a bay including a first connector; a removable power supply module, comprising a power supply housing including protrusions situated at a top surface of the power supply housing configured to removably engage with the bay of the frame, the power supply housing including a second connector configured to mate with the first connector directly or using a removable cable, wherein the removable power supply module is configured to draw AC power from an AC power source, and supply DC power to the controller through the mated first and second connectors, the removable power supply module including; a panel providing a user interface of the removable power supply; a transformer enclosed within the power supply housing; sensors enclosed within the power supply housing providing a user with a status regarding the movable barrier operator; and a movable barrier operator housing enclosing the controller, the frame, and the removable power supply of the movable barrier operator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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