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Actuator for operating a rolling shutter

US7391176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2005
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B9/68
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The actuator comprises at least two terminals enabling it to be connected to a voltage source, an electric motor, a control unit) connected to means of powering the motor from the voltage source, the control unit comprising a voltage converter whose output powers a microcontroller driving the means for powering the motor. The control unit comprises a unit for monitoring the power-off time during which the actuator is not connected to the voltage source.

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