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Automatic door control apparatus

US5123204A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1991
Grant dateJun 23, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/40
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling the opening and closing of an automatic door. The apparatus includes an L-shaped housing having a first portion disposed below ground level for housing a speed reduction mechanism and a second portion disposed above ground level and positioned behind a door post for housing a motor and control mechanism. The speed reducing mechanism includes a gear train to provide a desired reduced motor speed and the control mechanism is driven by the motor in synchronism with the speed reducing mechanism to control the opening and closing angle of the door.

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