Vertically-mounted garage door operator
US7737654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/106
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a control system for a garage door. The control system can include a motor, a pulley, a synchronous drive member, a carriage, and an operator. The pulley can be coupled to and driven by the motor. The synchronous drive member can be coupled to the pulley and driven by the pulley. The carriage can be coupled to the synchronous drive member and to a bottom edge of a garage door. The operator can be coupled to the motor and can control the motor. The operator can be mounted vertically adjacent to the garage door when the garage door is in a closed position.
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