Wireless operating system utilizing a multi-functional wall station transmitter for a motorized door or gate operator

• US 6,326,754 B1
• Filed: 01/28/2000
• Issued: 12/04/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corporation (HRH Door Corp.)
• Original Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corporation (HRH Door Corp.)
• Inventors: Rodriguez, Yan, Mullet, Willis J.
• Primary Examiner(s): IP, SHIK LUEN PAUL
• Application Number:
  US09/493,523
• Time in Patent Office: 676 Days
• Field of Search: 318/280-289, 318/430-469, 318/266, 318/275, 318/265, 318/264, 318/471, 318/470, 318/603, 318/480, 49/31, 49/29, 49/30, 491/97, 491/99, 492/00, 49/26, 340/330, 340/286.11, 340/555, 340/356
• US Class Current: 318/480
• CPC Class Codes: E05F 15/00 Power-operated mechanisms for wings motor-operated accessories in locks for completing closing or initiating opening of a wing E05B17/00
• CPC Class Codes: E05F 15/668 for overhead wings
• CPC Class Codes: E05F 15/77 using wireless control
• CPC Class Codes: E05F 15/79 using time control
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2400/456 for programming, e.g. learning or AI [artificial intelligence]
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2400/80 User interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2600/452 in or on the floor or wall
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2800/00 Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2800/424 against unintended use, e.g. protection against vandalism or sabotage
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2800/426 against unauthorised use, e.g. keys
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2900/106 for garages
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00222 by more than one push button
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00793 by Hertzian waves
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00825 remotely by lines or wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00849 programming by learning
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00928 for garage doors
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00182 operated with unidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks

Abstract

A wireless operating system (10) utilizing a multi-functional wall station (12) for a motorized door/gate operator includes an operator (50) for controlling the movement of a door/gate (54) between various positions. The system has an operator with a receiver (56) and a wall station transmitter (12) for transmitting a signal (42) to the receiver. The signal initiates separate operator functions in addition to opening and closing of the door/gate. A remote transmitter (70) may send a remote signal (74) received by the receiver, wherein the receiver is capable of distinguishing between the wall station signal (42) and the remote signal (74). The wall station includes a transmitter programming button (24), wherein actuation of the transmitter programming button places the wall station transmitter in a learn mode, and wherein subsequent actuation of the remote transmitter positively identifies the remote transmitter for use with the wall station. A light (66) powered by the operator and a light actuation button (18) provided by the wall station transmitter is included in the system. Actuation of the light actuation button (18) functions to switch the light on or off. A pet height button (22), provided by the wall station transmitter, selectively positions the height of the gate/door (54) from its fully closed position to allow ingress and egress of a pet. A delay-close button (20) closes the door/gate after a predetermined period of time. Actuation of a door installation button (28) sequences the door/gate and said operator through various operational parameters to establish a door operating profile. A keyless entry transmitter (80) and a second wall station may also control the operator.

Claims

1. A door operator system for moving a door, comprising:

a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions;

an operator for controlling the operation of said motor;

a main wall station, positioned away from said operator, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, said main wall station having an open/close button for actuating said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction, and said main wall station having a single transmit program button for remotely learning additional transmitters capable of sending operational signals to said operator, wherein said operator is placed in a learn mode by a single actuation of said transmit program button without actuation of any other button on said main wall station; and

at least one additional transmitter, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, wherein said additional transmitter is actuated at least once while said operator is in the learn mode so that said additional transmitter can actuate said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction when not in said learn mode.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said additional transmitter must be actuated more than once in a predetermined time period for said additional transmitter to be learned by said operator.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein actuation of any other button on said main wall station prior to said additional transmitter being actuated more than once removes said operator from the learn mode.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said additional transmitter is an alphanumeric keypad that remotely sends operational signals to said operator upon entry of a code, wherein said code is entered more than once while said operator is in the learn mode so that said keypad can actuate said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction when not in said learn mode.

5. A door operator system for moving a door, comprising:

a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions;

an operator for controlling the operation of said motor; and

a main wall station, positioned away from said operator, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, said main wall station having an open/close button for actuating said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction, and said main wall station having a door installation button for remotely learning an operational profile of the door and door travel limits by said operator, wherein actuation of said door installation button remotely initiates door travel to find a first travel limit, reverses door travel to find a second travel limit and then initiates an open/close cycle to set said operational profile.

6. The system according to claim 5, wherein said operational profile establishes force thresholds for various positions of door travel.

7. A door operator system for moving a door, comprising:

a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions;

an operator for controlling the operation of said motor; and

a main wall station, positioned away from said operator, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, said main wall station having an open/close button for actuating said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction between door travel limits,

and said main wall station having a pet lock button for remotely setting a predetermined distance from one of said door travel limits, wherein actuation of said pet lock button moves the door to said predetermined distance.

8. The system according to claim 7, wherein said predetermined height is remotely set by first actuating said open/close button to move the door to said predetermined height and then simultaneously actuating said open/close button and said pet lock button.

9. A door operator system for moving a door, comprising:

a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions;

an operator for controlling the operation of said motor;

a main wall station, positioned away from said operator, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, said main wall station having an open/close button for actuating said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction, said operator having safety features to detect the presence of any obstruction in the path of the door between door travel limits, wherein detection of the obstruction causes the operator to take corrective action; and

said main wall station having a delay-close button for remotely initiating a close cycle by said operator, wherein actuation of said delay-close button delays closure of the door for a predetermed period of time, whereupon lapsing of said period of time said operator initiates door closure and enablement of the safety features.

10. The door operator according to claim 9, further comprising:

a light coupled to said operator, said light flashing for a warning period upon actuation of said delay-close button, and said light remaining on for a final warning period just prior to initiation of door closure.

11. A door operator system for moving a door, comprising:

a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions;

an operator for controlling the operation of said motor;

a main wall station, positioned away from said operator, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, said main wall station having an open/close button for actuating said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction, and said main wall station having a single transmit program button for remotely learning additional transmitters capable of sending operational signals to said operator, wherein said operator is placed in a learn mode by a single actuation of said transmit program button without actuation of any other button on said main wall station;

an additional transmitter, for remotely sending operational signals to said operator, wherein said additional transmitter is actuated at least once while said operator is in the learn mode so that said additional transmitter can actuate said motor to move the door in the appropriate direction when not in said learn mode;

said main wall station having a door installation button for remotely learning an operational profile of the door and door travel limits by said operator, wherein actuation of said door installation button remotely initiates door travel to find a first travel limit, remotely reverses door travel to find a second travel limit and then remotely initiates an open/close cycle to set said operational profile, said operator having safety features to detect the presence of any obstruction in the path of the door between door travel limits, wherein detection of the obstruction causes the operator to take corrective action;

said main wall station having a pet lock button for remotely setting a predetermined distance from one of said door travel limits, wherein actuation of said pet lock button moves the door to said predetermined distance; and

said main wall station having a delay-close button for remotely initiating a close cycle by said operator, wherein actuation of said delay-close button delays closure of the door for a predetermined period of time, whereupon lapsing of said period of time said operator initiates door closure and enablement of the safety features.