System and method for controlling a door
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1. A door control system for outdoor power equipment having an engine, the system comprising:
- a transmitter coupled to the outdoor power equipment;
a switch in communication with the transmitter; and
a power supply;
wherein the transmitter is operable to remotely control the door between an open position and a closed position in response to a condition of the switch.
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Abstract
A door opener control system for outdoor power equipment. The system may generally include a transmitter coupled to the outdoor power equipment, a switch in communication with the transmitter, and a power supply, such that the transmitter is operable to remotely control the door between an open position and a closed position in response to a condition of the switch. The power supply may include a battery and the transmitter may be programmed to operate with a variety of receivers. The switch may be implemented with a variety of contact and non-contact type switches mounted on an instrument panel of the outdoor power equipment.
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1. A door control system for outdoor power equipment having an engine, the system comprising:
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a transmitter coupled to the outdoor power equipment; a switch in communication with the transmitter; and a power supply; wherein the transmitter is operable to remotely control the door between an open position and a closed position in response to a condition of the switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of implementing a door control system for outdoor power equipment having an engine, the method comprising:
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mounting a transmitter on the outdoor power equipment; connecting the transmitter module to a power supply; mounting a switch on a panel of the outdoor power equipment accessible to an operator; establishing communication between the switch and the transmitter; activating the transmitter in response to a condition of the switch; and moving the door between an open position and a closed position. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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