Self-adjusting door closer
First Claim
1. A controller for a door closer comprising:
- a position sensor to determine a position of a door;
at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer;
a device responsive to motion of the door to generate the electricity to operate the controller; and
control circuitry including a connection for a motor to control a valve in the door closer, the control circuitry operable to control the valve by opening the valve in response to a voltage spike from the device and by setting the valve in response to the user selection of the at least one door closer parameter, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door.
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Abstract
A self-adjusting door closer is disclosed. The door closer is self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The controller includes a position sensor to determine a position of the door, and at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer. The control circuitry is operable to set the valve in response to the user selection of the door closer parameters, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door. A generator can be provided to provide electricity to power the controller and store power to operate the controller.
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25 Claims
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1. A controller for a door closer comprising:
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a position sensor to determine a position of a door; at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer; a device responsive to motion of the door to generate the electricity to operate the controller; and control circuitry including a connection for a motor to control a valve in the door closer, the control circuitry operable to control the valve by opening the valve in response to a voltage spike from the device and by setting the valve in response to the user selection of the at least one door closer parameter, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A door closer comprising:
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a spring; a movable element configured to move in response to movement of a door, the movable element loading the spring; a valve configured to control movement of hydraulic fluid around the movable element; a motor to control the valve; a position sensor to determine a position of the door; at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer; a device responsive to motion of the door to generate the electricity; and control circuitry to control the valve by opening the valve in response to a voltage spike from the device and by setting the valve in response to the user selection of the at least one door closer parameter, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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