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Movable barrier operator with travel limit adjustment capabilities

US7436141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2006
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 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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