A method for operating a building closure is disclosed. The building closure may be in the shape of a sectional door or a garage door. ... Overhead Door Corporation
A method for operating a building closure having the shape of an overhead sectional door or of a garage door including at least one spring-loaded counterweight device and an electrical drive device is disclosed. A control unit simultaneously monitors the position of the building closure and a motor current for the drive device. ... Overhead Door Corporation
Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. And methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications 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 communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.. ... Overhead Door Corporation
An improved barrier door one way wireless communication system for operating a barrier, such as a garage door, includes the transmission and reception of multibit code hopping data packets in combination with automatic rf channel switching. Packet data is transmitted automatically on more than one rf channels in a switching style while sending two or more redundant multibit code hopping data packets on each of the rf channels. ... Overhead Door Corporation
A stored energy emergency barrier release device comprising a barrier and a barrel member for storing the barrier thereon. The barrel member is rotatable on a stationary counterbalance shaft and a push down shaft. ... Overhead Door Corporation