Universal power operator
First Claim
1. A universal power operator for shifting a left-hinged or right-hinged operating movable barrier between open and closed positions thereof, the power operator comprising:
- an actuator arm for being connected to the movable barrier to push and pull the movable barrier between the open and closed positions thereof, a housing assembly in which the arm is shiftably received along a housing axis to be axially retracted into the housing and axially extended out from the housing for shifting of the movable barrier;
a gear assembly operable to shift the arm between the retracted and extended positions thereof, a modular drive motor including an output shaft for driving the gear assembly; and
portions of the housing assembly generally symmetrically arranged on either side of the housing axis to form symmetrical spaces in which the output shaft of the modular drive motor can be received for driving of the gear assembly to allow the motor to be repositioned in one of two positions relative to the housing assembly based on whether the movable barrier is a left-hinged or right-hinged operating movable barrier.
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Abstract
A universal power operator for shifting a movable barrier, such as a gate, and a circuit control system for operation thereof, is shown that allows the operator to be assembled for both a left-hinged or right-hinged movable barrier. The universal power operator includes generally an actuator arm, a housing assembly, a gear assembly, and a modular drive motor. The housing assembly contains generally symmetrical portions allowing the user to interchangeably assemble the motor in one of two positions for use with a left-hinged or right-hinged movable barrier.
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6 Claims
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1. A universal power operator for shifting a left-hinged or right-hinged operating movable barrier between open and closed positions thereof, the power operator comprising:
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an actuator arm for being connected to the movable barrier to push and pull the movable barrier between the open and closed positions thereof, a housing assembly in which the arm is shiftably received along a housing axis to be axially retracted into the housing and axially extended out from the housing for shifting of the movable barrier;
a gear assembly operable to shift the arm between the retracted and extended positions thereof, a modular drive motor including an output shaft for driving the gear assembly; and
portions of the housing assembly generally symmetrically arranged on either side of the housing axis to form symmetrical spaces in which the output shaft of the modular drive motor can be received for driving of the gear assembly to allow the motor to be repositioned in one of two positions relative to the housing assembly based on whether the movable barrier is a left-hinged or right-hinged operating movable barrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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