Automatic door closer
US8839557B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2600/46
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Control devices that operate automatic door controllers and methods of operating automatic door controllers are disclosed. An embodiment of controller control device that operates with an automatic door closer includes a sensor that is attached to the door, the sensor operable to transmit data indicative of the orientation of the door. The controller also includes a receiver that is operable to receive the data from the sensor; monitor the orientation of the door based on the data received from the sensor; transmit a door closing instruction to the automatic door closer when the door orientation has been open for a first period; and pause the transmitting of door closing information to the automatic door closer for a second period when a pause input is received from a user.
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