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Automatic gate operator

US7342374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2004
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18696
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A barrier movement operator is having a position sensor in a telescoping barrier control arm is described. A controller, remote from the arm, senses the barrier position to identify limits of barrier travel and to control rate of travel of the barrier between limits. The operator includes both optical and edge sensor obstruction detectors and is responsive to wireless communication for receiving user initiated command signals.

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