Movable barrier operator with travel limit adjustment capabilities
US7436141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05F15/611
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and a device capable of making fine-tune adjustments in the traveling limits of a movable barrier operator are disclosed. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier operator for controlling a travel limit of a movable barrier comprises of an electrical component sending an input signal to a controller, a controller to derive an output signal from the input signal, and a motor to receive the output signal and modify the travel limit of the movable barrier. More specifically, said method and device can be used to make such fine-tune adjustments to modify an undesirable gap of a movable barrier in its fully closed or fully open positions.
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