Methods for configuring and controlling the operation of a motorised drive device for a home automation unit, and associated unit and motorised drive device
US10487575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/6872
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for configuring a motorized drive device for a solar protection home automation unit includes a step of triggering the rolling-up of a screen from an unrolled position, in which the screen is relaxed, towards a rolled-up position. This method further includes a step of measuring a magnitude of an electrical current passing through an electric motor using a measurement device, a step of determining a first maximum value of the measured magnitude, indicative of a position of breakage of the arms of a screening device, and a step of determining a lowered end-of-travel position of the screen. The lowered end-of-travel position of the screen corresponds to a measured-magnitude value lower than the first maximum value. The lowered end-of-travel position of the screen lies before the position of breakage of the arms of the screening device, in the direction of unrolling of the screen.
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