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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2018
Filed:
May. 22, 2012
Leroy G. Krupke, Carrollton, TX (US);
Mark Kenneth Siegesmund, Brookfield, WI (US);
Mark Raymond Wilzbach, McKinney, TX (US);
Leroy G. Krupke, Carrollton, TX (US);
Mark Kenneth Siegesmund, Brookfield, WI (US);
Mark Raymond Wilzbach, McKinney, TX (US);
Overhead Door Corporation, Lewisville, TX (US);
Abstract
Barrier operator systems and methods of operation include a mechanical drive subsystem with a segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; electronics and software routines for controlling operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communicating with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of wireless communications from the barrier operator to accessories.