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Obstruction detector power control

US8495834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2011
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05F15/74
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of powering an obstruction detector. Power is provided to an obstruction detector when a motor is executing a first movement and is suppressed to the obstruction detector when the motor is idle and when the motor is executing a second movement. The first movement moves a movable barrier towards a closed position, and the second movement moves the barrier towards an open position.

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