Moveable barrier systems
First Claim
1. A support assembly for a barrier movable between open and closed positions over an opening in a wall comprising:
- a track attached to the wall for guiding movement of the barrier between substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal open position;
a jack shaft assembly attached to the track and to the barrier for movement thereof; and
a mounting assembly attached to the track for receiving a drive unit comprising a motor for supplying power to the jack shaft assembly to move the barrier and for limiting rotational movement of the drive unit.
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Abstract
A support assembly for a barrier movable between open and closed positions over an opening comprises a track. The track is attached to the wall for guiding movement of the barrier between substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal open position. A jack shaft assembly is attached to the track and to the barrier for movement thereof. A mounting assembly is attached to the track for receiving a drive unit comprising a motor for supplying power to the jack shaft assembly to move the barrier and for limiting rotational movement of the drive unit.
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16 Claims
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1. A support assembly for a barrier movable between open and closed positions over an opening in a wall comprising:
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a track attached to the wall for guiding movement of the barrier between substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal open position;
a jack shaft assembly attached to the track and to the barrier for movement thereof; and
a mounting assembly attached to the track for receiving a drive unit comprising a motor for supplying power to the jack shaft assembly to move the barrier and for limiting rotational movement of the drive unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of assembling a movable barrier support structure for a movable barrier which is moved with respect to an opening in a wall comprising:
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attaching at least one barrier guiding track to the wall in proximity to the opening;
attaching a jack shaft assembly to the at least one barrier guiding track and to the barrier for movement thereof;
attaching a drive motor to the at least one barrier guiding track; and
coupling a power output of the drive motor to the jack shaft assembly for movement of the barrier. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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