Remote release for a movable barrier arrangement
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1. A barrier movement system comprising:
- a motor selectively connected to a first source of electrical power;
a movable trolley assembly connected to the motor and to a barrier to couple the force generated by the motor to the barrier for movement thereof;
the movable trolley assembly comprising a receiver receiving transmitted release signals and a release arrangement responsive to a transmitted release signal decoupling the barrier from the motor, and the release arrangement includes a second source of electrical power not dependent upon the presence of the first source of electrical power.
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Abstract
A system for decoupling a barrier from a barrier movement apparatus for the manual operation of the barrier. Advantageously, the decoupling is performed in response to a wireless signal and may be done only when the barrier is determined to be in a safe position.
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1. A barrier movement system comprising:
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a motor selectively connected to a first source of electrical power;
a movable trolley assembly connected to the motor and to a barrier to couple the force generated by the motor to the barrier for movement thereof;
the movable trolley assembly comprising a receiver receiving transmitted release signals and a release arrangement responsive to a transmitted release signal decoupling the barrier from the motor, and the release arrangement includes a second source of electrical power not dependent upon the presence of the first source of electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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