公开(公告)号：US06508461B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09005516

申请日：1998-01-12

Applicant: Thomas P Trevorrow ,  Ben D. Yoder ,  Albert E Zuccolotto ,  Thomas P Trevorrow, Jr.

Inventor： Thomas P Trevorrow ,  Ben D. Yoder ,  Albert E Zuccolotto ,  Thomas P Trevorrow, Jr.

IPC: F16F106

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  B25B27/30 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2800/692 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10S81/06 ,  Y10T16/53862

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved arrangement for the operation of an overhead garage door that comprises an adapter utilized for installation and periodic maintenance of the support arrangement. Also disclosed is an adapter for use with existing garage door structures, improved wrenches for use in tensioning coil springs usually found in such arrangements and a method for tensioning such coil springs when they are originally installed or during periodic maintenance of the springs. The adapter comprises a body that may be mounted upon a rotatable shaft that supports the coil springs and be non-rotatabley attached to an end of the coil spring and the rotatable shaft. The attachment to the shaft is a releasable connection and the body has splines or projecting abutment surfaces so that two of the improved wrenches according to the present invention may have their jaws closely surround and engage the splines on the body. For already existing structures the adapter has an end that is designed to attach to the collar already in place and also be attached to the end of the coil spring. The wrenches have releasable latch means that are designed to engage and disengage with the splines on the adapter body. The method according to the present invention comprises engaging and rotating the splines with the wrenches in an alternate manner such that the coil spring is wound to make the tension greater or less as one desires.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于操作塔顶车库门的改进布置，其包括用于安装和定期维护支撑装置的适配器。 还公开了一种用于与现有车库门结构一起使用的适配器，用于张紧通常在这种布置中发现的螺旋弹簧的改进的扳手，以及用于在初始安装时或在定期维护弹簧期间张紧这种螺旋弹簧的方法。 适配器包括主体，其可以安装在支撑螺旋弹簧的可旋转轴上，并且不可旋转地附接到螺旋弹簧和可旋转轴的端部。 与轴的连接是可释放的连接，并且主体具有花键或突出的邻接表面，使得根据本发明的两个改进的扳手可以使其夹爪紧密地围绕并接合在主体上的花键。 对于已经存在的结构，适配器具有设计成附接到已经就位的套环的端部，并且还连接到螺旋弹簧的端部。 扳手具有可释放的闩锁装置，其被设计成与适配器主体上的花键接合和脱离。 根据本发明的方法包括以切换的方式使花键与扳手接合和旋转，使得螺旋弹簧被卷绕以使张力大于或等于所期望的张力。

公开(公告)号：US06327744B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09364721

申请日：1999-07-30

Applicant: Edward Dorma

Inventor： Edward Dorma

IPC: E05F100

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B9/60 ,  Y10T16/64

Abstract: The disclosure sets forth an apparatus and method for counterbalancing a roll-up door. A first threaded shaft is concentrically disposed around a torsion shaft and a spring is also disposed around the torsion shaft. The spring has a first end and a second end. The first end of the spring is secured to a first anchor plate that is threadably mounted to thread onto the threaded shaft. The second end of the spring is fixed relative to the torsion shaft. When the threaded shaft is rotated, the first anchor plate moves along the threaded shaft, thereby longitudinally stretching the spring a predetermined distance. A first stop prevents the movement of the first anchor plate along the threaded shaft beyond a predetermined position so that further rotation of the threaded shaft winds the spring thereby applying a predetermined counterbalancing torque on the torsion shaft.

Abstract translation: 本公开提出了一种用于平衡卷起门的装置和方法。 第一螺纹轴同心地设置在扭转轴周围，弹簧也围绕扭转轴设置。 弹簧具有第一端和第二端。 弹簧的第一端固定到螺纹安装到螺纹轴上的第一锚板上。 弹簧的第二端相对于扭转轴固定。 当螺纹轴旋转时，第一锚板沿着螺纹轴移动，从而将弹簧纵向拉伸预定距离。 第一止动件防止第一锚板沿着螺纹轴移动超过预定位置，使得螺纹轴的进一步旋转使弹簧起伏，从而在扭转轴上施加预定的平衡转矩。

公开(公告)号：US06282750B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09419420

申请日：1999-10-15

Applicant: Arthur Bishop ,  Mark Braunlich ,  Thomas H. Blanford ,  Michael Wasielewski

Inventor： Arthur Bishop ,  Mark Braunlich ,  Thomas H. Blanford ,  Michael Wasielewski

IPC: E05F108

CPC classification number: E05F3/10 ,  E05F3/102 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2400/818 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T16/538 ,  Y10T16/56 ,  Y10T16/577 ,  Y10T16/593

Abstract: A gear driven dial indicator is used to indicate the door closer size for a door closer having an adjustable closing force. A drive gear is attached to the door closer adjustment screw. In the preferred embodiment, this drive gear engages a ring gear which is formed as part of the dial indicator. As the door closer adjustment screw is turned to change the door closer size, the drive gear turns with the adjustment screw. The drive gear then turns the planetary gear which turns the dial indicator, thereby changing the indicated size of the door closer.

Abstract translation: 齿轮从动千分表用于指示具有可调关闭力的门关闭器的门关闭​​尺寸。 驱动齿轮连接到门关闭调节螺钉上。 在优选实施例中，该驱动齿轮接合形成为刻度盘指示器的一部分的齿圈。 当门关闭调节螺丝转动以改变门关闭尺寸时，驱动齿轮用调节螺钉转动。 然后，驱动齿轮转动行星齿轮，该行星齿轮转动拨盘指示器，从而改变门的指示尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US5956249A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US807024

申请日：1997-02-26

Applicant: Mark A. Beran ,  Davide Andrea

Inventor： Mark A. Beran ,  Davide Andrea

IPC: E05F3/22 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/12 ,  E05F15/20 ,  G05B19/18 ,  H02P1/00

CPC classification number: E05F1/105 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/619 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05F3/224 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/24 ,  E05Y2201/41 ,  E05Y2201/422 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/722 ,  E05Y2400/302 ,  E05Y2400/36 ,  E05Y2400/454 ,  E05Y2400/514 ,  E05Y2400/612 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/113 ,  E05Y2800/252 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T74/18688 ,  Y10T74/18808

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selective alteration and control of door movement modes utilizing an apparatus that is primarily non-hydraulic and incorporated with a known mechanism which is functional independently from the apparatus in one mode of operation and which includes a piston for controlling door closing characteristics by selected fluid flow within the mechanism. The apparatus includes a motor driven lead screw having a linearly movable shuttle unit mounted thereon, the shuttle unit being positioned relative to the piston of the mechanism to accommodate nonattached contact with the piston to urge the piston, when the shuttle unit is moved, in a direction that will at least provide selective assistance with door opening in another mode of operation. Operation of the apparatus is controlled by programming of a related controller including non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于选择性地改变和控制门移动模式的方法，该装置主要是非液压装置，并且结合有已知的机构，其在一种操作模式中独立于装置而起作用，并且包括用于控制门关闭特性的活塞 通过机构内的选定流体流动。 该装置包括马达驱动的导螺杆，其具有安装在其上的线性可移动的梭单元，梭单元相对于机构的活塞定位，以适应与活塞的非连接的接触，以便当穿梭单元移动时推动活塞 方向至少在另一种操作模式下提供门开启的选择性辅助。 通过对包括非易失性存储器的相关控制器的编程来控制装置的操作。

公开(公告)号：US5865235A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-02

申请号：US787791

申请日：1997-01-23

Applicant: LeRoy G. Krupke ,  Foad Vafaie ,  Douglas R. Fuller ,  Pierre-Louis Foucault

Inventor： LeRoy G. Krupke ,  Foad Vafaie ,  Douglas R. Fuller ,  Pierre-Louis Foucault

IPC: E05F1/14 ,  E05D15/16 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/62 ,  E05F11/00

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05D15/165 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/702 ,  E05Y2600/20 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism for a sectional garage door includes an elongated shaft mounted above the door opening and supporting spaced apart cable drums connected to respective cables which are connected at one end to the door for exerting a counterbalance force thereon. Opposed torsion springs are connected to the cable drums at one end, respectively, and to respective hub members which are axially slidable on but nonrotatable with respect to the shaft. The cable drums are provided with detachable bushing members for engagement with the support brackets. The shaft is connected to a non-reversible worm gear drive at one end. The worm gear drive may be actuated to selectively vary the torsional deflection of the counterbalance springs by rotating the worm and a ring gear meshed therewith. The worm gear drive may be detachably mounted on one or the other of shaft support brackets and a lock plate is supported on the shaft and engageable with a bracket to prevent rotation of the shaft when the drive mechanism is removed. The door guide members are engaged with coil compression springs for centering the door between its guide tracks and to minimize skewing of the door during opening and closing movement.

Abstract translation: 用于分区车库门的平衡机构包括安装在门开口上方的细长轴，并且支撑间隔开的电缆卷筒，其连接到相应的电缆，其一端连接到门以在其上施加平衡力。 相对的扭转弹簧分别在一端连接到电缆滚筒，并且相对于相对于轴可轴向滑动但不可旋转的相应的毂构件连接。 电缆卷筒设置有用于与支撑托架接合的可拆卸衬套构件。 轴在一端连接到不可逆蜗轮传动装置。 可以通过旋转蜗杆和与其啮合的环形齿轮来致动蜗轮传动装置以选择性地改变平衡弹簧的扭转偏转。 蜗轮传动装置可以可拆卸地安装在一个或多个轴支撑托架上，并且锁定板支撑在轴上并且可与托架接合，以防止驱动机构被移除时轴的旋转。 门引导构件与线圈压缩弹簧接合，用于将门对准在其导轨之间，并且在打开和关闭运动期间最小化门的偏斜。

公开(公告)号：US5638640A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-17

申请号：US536774

申请日：1995-09-29

Applicant: Wayne D. Harbeck ,  Dale V. Hecker

Inventor： Wayne D. Harbeck ,  Dale V. Hecker

IPC: E05D15/24 ,  E05F1/16 ,  E06B9/84 ,  E05F3/18 ,  E05D13/00

CPC classification number: E06B9/84 ,  E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E05Y2900/132

Abstract: A safety device for engagement to the rotary shaft of a spring-loaded overhead door assembly so as to cover an adjustable end of the coil spring which imparts counterbalancing torque to the shaft. The safety device includes a cup-like sheath having a generally cylindrical side wall and an end wall having an axial opening therein. A tubular sleeve extends from the end wall around the opening and a threaded passage is present in the sleeve. A threaded fastener is threaded into the passage, the fastener being recessed in the passage and having a head whose outer surface is uninterrupted except for a plurality of spaced-apart small holes whereby the fastener can only be rotated by a tool which is sized to fit in said passage and which has a plurality of prongs which register with said holes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与弹簧加载的高架门组件的旋转轴接合以便覆盖螺旋弹簧的可调节端部的安全装置，其向轴施加平衡扭矩。 安全装置包括具有大致圆柱形侧壁的杯状护套和在其中具有轴向开口的端壁。 管状套筒从端壁围绕开口延伸，并且套筒中存在螺纹通道。 螺纹紧固件被拧入通道中，紧固件在通道中凹进，并且具有头部，其外表面不间断，除了多个间隔开的小孔，由此紧固件只能通过尺寸适合的工具旋转 在所述通道中并且具有与所述孔对准的多个尖头。

公开(公告)号：US5605079A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-25

申请号：US556485

申请日：1995-11-13

Applicant: Robert L. Way

Inventor： Robert L. Way

IPC: B25B27/30 ,  B25B13/46

CPC classification number: B25B27/30 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2800/692

Abstract: A tool for applying rotational force to a coiled torsion spring of a door counterbalancing mechanism in order to wind the spring storing energy within the body of the spring. The tool includes a splittable housing which is fixedly mounted onto the winding cone of the torsion spring. The housing has a sprocket mounted thereon. On either side of the sprocket are annular grooves. Within one annular groove is to be located a right hand operated ratchet tool with a left hand ratchet tool connecting with the other annular groove. These ratchet tools are to be used sequentially in unison to create stored energy within the torsion spring.

Abstract translation: 用于将旋转力施加到门平衡机构的盘绕扭转弹簧的工具，以便将弹簧储存在弹簧体内的能量。 该工具包括可拆卸的壳体，其固定地安装在扭转弹簧的卷绕锥体上。 壳体具有安装在其上的链轮。 在链轮的任一侧是环形槽。 在一个环形槽内设有一个右手操作的棘轮工具，左手棘轮工具与另一个环形槽连接。 这些棘轮工具将被顺序地一致地使用以在扭转弹簧内产生储存的能量。

公开(公告)号：US5419010A

公开(公告)日：1995-05-30

申请号：US56190

申请日：1993-05-03

Applicant: Willis Mullet

Inventor： Willis Mullet

IPC: E06B9/02 ,  E05D13/00 ,  E05F1/16 ,  E05F11/54 ,  E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/60

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T16/641

Abstract: A counterbalancing mechanism (10) for a door (D) movable between a dosed position proximate a door frame (12) and an open position displaced therefrom including a pair of drums (100, 100) for reeving lengths of cable (C) thereabout which are affixed to the door (D), shafts (70) for freely rotatably mounting the drums thereon, a pair of brackets (60, 60) mounted in spaced relation on the door frame, one of the brackets supporting each of the pair of shafts, a drive tube (30) extending between the pair of drums and being non-rotatably affixed thereto, a coil spring (80) positioned interiorly of the drive tube, said coil spring having one end (82) thereof non-rotatably affixed to the drive tube and the other end (81) non-rotatably affixed to the shaft, and a tension adjusting mechanism (110) for normally restraining the shafts and for effecting rotation of the shafts to selectively adjust the torsional forces in the coil spring.

Abstract translation: 一种用于门（D）的平衡机构（10），其可在靠近门框（12）的定量位置和从其移开的打开位置之间移动，所述打开位置包括一对滚筒（100,100），用于在其周围覆盖电缆（C）的长度， 固定在门（D）上，用于在其上自由旋转地安装滚筒的轴（70），一对以间隔安装在门框上的支架（60,60），支架中的一个支撑一对轴 ，在所述一对鼓之间延伸并且不可旋转地固定在其上的驱动管（30），位于所述驱动管内部的螺旋弹簧（80），所述螺旋弹簧的一端（82）不可旋转地固定到所述驱动管 驱动管和不可旋转地固定在轴上的另一端（81），以及张力调节机构（110），用于对轴进行正常的限制并进行轴的转动，以选择性地调节螺旋弹簧的扭转力。

公开(公告)号：US4817927A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-04

申请号：US898533

申请日：1986-08-21

Applicant: David O. Martin

Inventor： David O. Martin

IPC: E06B9/174 ,  F16F1/08 ,  F16F1/12 ,  E05F1/08 ,  F16B7/02

CPC classification number: F16F1/125 ,  E05D13/1261 ,  E06B9/174 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2400/818 ,  E05Y2600/60 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T16/53862 ,  Y10T16/5389 ,  Y10T403/459 ,  Y10T403/556

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel anchor cone and winding cone apparatus and method for mounting a coil torsion spring to an overhead door. Indicia are provided on the cones to assure proper orientation of the cones to the spring and the cone/spring assembly to the overhead door. The winding cone includes arrow indicia to clearly indicate the direction of rotation for the winding cone to increase tension on the coil torsion spring. A groove break is provided in each cone to substantially reduce chafing and wear of the corresponding coil of the coil torsion spring.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将线圈扭转弹簧安装到顶棚门上的新型锚固锥体和卷绕锥体装置和方法。 在锥体上提供标记，以确保锥体适当地朝向弹簧和锥/弹簧组件到顶部门。 卷绕锥体包括箭头标记，以清楚地指示卷绕锥体的旋转方向以增加线圈扭转弹簧上的张力。 在每个锥体中设置凹槽，以大大减少线圈扭转弹簧的相应线圈的磨损和磨损。

公开(公告)号：US4785493A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-22

申请号：US5749

申请日：1987-01-21

Applicant: Horst Tillmann ,  Giselher Sieg

Inventor： Horst Tillmann ,  Giselher Sieg

IPC: E05F3/18 ,  E05F3/10 ,  F16F9/00 ,  E05F1/14 ,  E05F5/02

CPC classification number: E05F3/104 ,  E05F2003/228 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/638 ,  E05Y2201/688 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/17 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10S16/10 ,  Y10S16/17 ,  Y10T16/2769 ,  Y10T16/2777 ,  Y10T16/2788 ,  Y10T16/5995 ,  Y10T16/61

Abstract: A door check wherein a housing is affixed to the pivotable panel and a guide rail is affixed to the frame of a door. The housing contains a shaft which is rigidly connected with one end of an arm the other end of which is slidably guided by the rail. The shaft carries a disc cam having two asymmetric sections one of which is tracked by a spring-biased follower surrounding an antifriction bearing and tending to return the panel to its closed position and the other of which is tracked by a roller on the piston of a damper which yieldably opposes the movement of the panel back to its closed position. The configuration of the two cam sections is selected with a view to allow for a reduction of the resistance which the follower offers to opening of the door shortly after the panel leaves its closed position as well as to ensure that the damper can operate independently of the follower and vice versa. The damper has a spring which urges the roller against the cam and whose bias is not more than 50 percent of the bias of one or more springs which urge the follower against the cam.

Abstract translation: 门检查，其中壳体固定到可枢转面板，并且导轨固定到门的框架。 壳体包含一个轴，该轴与臂的一端刚性连接，臂的另一端由轨道可滑动地引导。 轴承有具有两个不对称部分的盘式凸轮，其中一个由围绕减摩轴承的弹簧偏置的从动件跟踪，并且倾向于将板返回到其关闭位置，另一个由位于活塞上的辊跟踪 阻尼器可靠地将面板的运动反向回到其关闭位置。 选择两个凸轮部分的构造，以便在面板离开其关闭位置之后不久，允许从动件提供给门的打开的阻力减小，并且确保阻尼器可以独立于 跟随者，反之亦然。 阻尼器具有一个弹簧，该弹簧将滚轮推向凸轮并且其偏压不超过一个或多个弹簧的偏压的50％，这些弹簧将随动件推向凸轮。