公开(公告)号：US20150361700A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14817698

申请日：2015-08-04

Applicant: Paul T. Kicher ,  Thomas P. Kicher

Inventor： Paul T. Kicher ,  Thomas P. Kicher

IPC: E05D13/00 ,  B25B27/30

CPC classification number: E05D13/12 ,  B25B27/30 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T29/53622

Abstract: A tool for use in installation, adjustment and removal of an energy storage device for a counterbalance system. The tool includes a member rotatable to manipulate a spring carriage. One embodiment includes a threaded shaft, an engagement member which engages the slidable carriage, a locking nut disposed on the threaded shaft, and a bearing member disposed to the threaded shaft between the locking nut and the engagement member. A position of the slidable carriage between compressed and extended positions relative the track housing is adjustable by rotation of the threaded shaft. Another embodiment includes a frame, a cable spool rotatably attached to the frame, and having a gear attached in a co-axial arrangement to the cable spool, and a worm gear attached to the frame. The spool gear is rotatable by the worm gear to apply axial force to the slidable carriage by winding the counterbalance cable.

Abstract translation: 一种用于安装，调整和移除用于平衡系统的储能装置的工具。 该工具包括可旋转以操纵弹簧支架的构件。 一个实施例包括螺纹轴，接合可滑动滑架的接合构件，设置在螺纹轴上的锁定螺母，以及设置在锁定螺母和接合构件之间的螺纹轴的轴承构件。 相对于轨道壳体的可滑动滑架在压缩位置和延伸位置之间的位置可通过螺纹轴的旋转来调节。 另一个实施例包括框架，可旋转地附接到框架的电缆卷轴，并且具有以同轴方式附接到电缆卷轴的齿轮，以及附接到框架的蜗轮。 卷轴齿轮可通过蜗轮旋转，通过缠绕平衡缆索向可滑动滑架施加轴向力。

公开(公告)号：US08683654B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13814366

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Waterson Chen

Inventor： Waterson Chen

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: E05F1/1008 ,  E05D11/087 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05F3/16 ,  E05F3/20 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/41 ,  E05Y2201/476 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/638 ,  E05Y2600/20 ,  E05Y2600/33 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  E05Y2900/148 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  Y10T16/304 ,  Y10T16/5386 ,  Y10T16/538633

Abstract: An adjustable torque hinge includes a set hinge, a torque providing unit and a torque adjusting unit. The set hinge unit couples a first and second wing plate with a pivot pin. The first and second wing plates forms a pin joint with a first sleeve and second sleeve. The torque providing unit includes a torque spring to provide turn back recovery. A torque adjusting unit has a torque adjustment member. The first sleeve includes a first cam, and the torque adjustment member includes a second cam which couples with the first cam to drive the torque adjustment member to the torque spring. Conversion between the first and second sleeves enables the bearing hinge to be used in both directions, accumulating force both in normal and reverse directions to adjust the torque force for opening and closing operations.

Abstract translation: 可调扭矩铰链包括设定铰链，转矩提供单元和扭矩调节单元。 设置的铰链单元将第一和第二翼板与枢轴销连接。 第一和第二翼板形成具有第一套筒和第二套筒的销接头。 扭矩提供单元包括提供回转恢复的扭矩弹簧。 扭矩调节单元具有扭矩调节构件。 所述第一套筒包括第一凸轮，并且所述扭矩调节构件包括第二凸轮，所述第二凸轮与所述第一凸轮联接以将扭矩调节构件驱动到扭矩弹簧。 第一和第二套筒之间的转换使得轴承铰链能够在两个方向上使用，在正向和反向上都积累力以调节用于打开和关闭操作的扭矩力。

公开(公告)号：US20130214663A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13881981

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Luca Marzorati

Inventor： Luca Marzorati

IPC: E05D7/00 ,  A47B96/00

CPC classification number: E05D7/00 ,  A47B96/00 ,  E05F1/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/638 ,  E05Y2201/686 ,  E05Y2201/696 ,  E05Y2600/634 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  E05Y2900/302 ,  E05Y2900/304 ,  E05Y2900/308 ,  Y10T16/5383 ,  Y10T16/53834

Abstract: Hinge assembly (1) for household appliances (2) having an horizontally-pivoted front door (4), and which comprises: a first coupling element (6) structured for being firmly fixed to the household appliance casing (3); a second coupling element (7) structured for being firmly fixed to the front-door body (4), and which is pivotally jointed to the first coupling element (6) so as to be able to rotate about a given articulation axis (R), between a first working position wherein the front door (4) is arranged in the raised position, and a second working position wherein the front door (4) is arranged in the completely lowered position; and a door-weight balancing device (9) which is interposed between the first (6) and the second coupling element (7) and is structured to elastically hamper rotation of the second coupling element (7) at least from the first to the second working position; the door-weight balancing device (9) in turn comprising a supporting rod (10) which extends in sliding manner through a supporting portion (11) of the first coupling element (6); a compression-preloaded elastically-deformable member (12) which is fitted to the supporting rod (10) so as to have a first end (12a) firmly fixed to the distal end (10a) of the supporting rod (10) and a second end (12b) in abutment against the supporting portion (11) of the first coupling element (6); a linking mechanism (13) which connects the proximal end (10b) of the supporting rod (10) to the second coupling element (7), so that the supporting rod (10) is axially moved to further compress the elastically-deformable member (12) when the second coupling element (7) rotates from the first to the second working position; and finally an adjustable spacer element (14) which is interposed between the second end (12b) of the elastically-deformable member (12) and the supporting portion (11) of the first coupling element (6), and it is structured so to allow a manually-operated adjustment, between a lower value and a higher value, of the distance (h) between the second end (12b) of the elastically-deformable member (12) and the supporting portion (11) of the first coupling element (6), thus varying the compression preload of the elastically-deformable member (12) fitted on the supporting rod (10).

公开(公告)号：US08415902B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12761633

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, Jr. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, Jr. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: H02K7/14 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D7/00 ,  E05F3/20 ,  E05F1/10

CPC classification number: E05F3/102 ,  E05F3/22 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05Y2201/232 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/646 ,  E05Y2201/656 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/616 ,  E05Y2600/11 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T16/276 ,  Y10T16/2766 ,  Y10T16/577

Abstract: A door closer with an automated calibration mode is disclosed. The door closer that can be self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The control unit includes a calibration mode that can be invoked to match the control unit to the mechanical door closer assembly. A plurality of positional values being output encoders coupled to an arm of the door closer and the motor for the valve can be determined. The positional values from the encoders and the positions that they indicate can then be stored in a memory within the controller for use during normal operation of the door closer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有自动校准模式的闭门器。 可以自动启动的门关闭器，并且包括控制单元，用于智能地控制门内的阀门，以根据需要改变门关闭器的操作特性。 控制单元包括可调用以将控制单元与机械闭门器组件相匹配的校准模式。 可以确定多个位置值，其是耦合到门关闭器的臂和用于阀的电动机的输出编码器。 然后，编码器的位置值及其指示的位置可以存储在控制器内的存储器中，以在门关闭器的正常操作期间使用。

公开(公告)号：US08381354B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12699705

申请日：2010-02-03

Applicant: Gregor Haab ,  Cornel Fuglistaller ,  Peter Ettmuller

Inventor： Gregor Haab ,  Cornel Fuglistaller ,  Peter Ettmuller

IPC: E05D15/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/0656 ,  E05D15/0639 ,  E05Y2201/218 ,  E05Y2201/25 ,  E05Y2201/48 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/718 ,  E05Y2600/00 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/29 ,  E05Y2800/692 ,  Y10T16/35 ,  Y10T16/364 ,  Y10T16/3834 ,  Y10T16/387

Abstract: The carriage provided to hold a displaceable separation element comprises a carriage body provided with at least two running wheels, which carriage body is connected to a carrier profile, which serves to carry the separation element. According to the invention the threaded shank of an adjusting screw is rotationally held in the carriage body, which adjusting screw comprises below the screw head a flange ring, which supports a flange element provided in the carrier profile, which flange element comprises an opening, through which the screw head is guided. By rotating the adjusting screw the carrier profile can thus be optionally adjusted in height. In a preferred embodiment a tool channel is provided in the carrier profile, into which tool channel a conventional tool can be introduced.

Abstract translation: 设置用于保持可移位的分离元件的滑架包括设置有至少两个行进轮的滑架主体，该滑架主体连接到用于承载分离元件的载体轮廓。 根据本发明，调节螺钉的螺纹杆被旋转地保持在滑架主体中，该调节螺钉在螺钉头下方包括法兰环，法兰环支撑设置在载体轮廓中的凸缘元件，该凸缘元件包括开口， 螺钉头被引导。 通过旋转调节螺钉，载体轮廓因此可以任选地在高度上调节。 在优选实施例中，工具通道设置在载体轮廓中，工具通道可以引入常规工具。

公开(公告)号：US20100205772A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12699705

申请日：2010-02-03

Applicant: Gregor HAAB ,  Cornel FÜGLISTALLER ,  Peter ETTMÜLLER

Inventor： Gregor HAAB ,  Cornel FÜGLISTALLER ,  Peter ETTMÜLLER

IPC: E05D15/12 ,  F16B35/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/0656 ,  E05D15/0639 ,  E05Y2201/218 ,  E05Y2201/25 ,  E05Y2201/48 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2201/718 ,  E05Y2600/00 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2800/29 ,  E05Y2800/692 ,  Y10T16/35 ,  Y10T16/364 ,  Y10T16/3834 ,  Y10T16/387

Abstract: The carriage provided to hold a displaceable separation element comprises a carriage body provided with at least two running wheels, which carriage body is connected to a carrier profile, which serves to carry the separation element. According to the invention the threaded shank of an adjusting screw is rotationally held in the carriage body, which adjusting screw comprises below the screw head a flange ring, which supports a flange element provided in the carrier profile, which flange element comprises an opening, through which the screw head is guided. By rotating the adjusting screw the carrier profile can thus be optionally adjusted in height. In a preferred embodiment a tool channel is provided in the carrier profile, into which tool channel a conventional tool can be introduced.

Abstract translation: 设置用于保持可移位的分离元件的滑架包括设置有至少两个行进轮的滑架主体，该滑架主体连接到用于承载分离元件的载体轮廓。 根据本发明，调节螺钉的螺纹杆被旋转地保持在滑架主体中，该调节螺钉在螺钉头下方包括法兰环，法兰环支撑设置在载体轮廓中的凸缘元件，该凸缘元件包括开口， 螺钉头被引导。 通过旋转调节螺钉，载体轮廓因此可以任选地在高度上调节。 在优选实施例中，工具通道设置在载体轮廓中，工具通道可以引入常规工具。

公开(公告)号：US06896027B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-24

申请号：US10619744

申请日：2003-07-15

Applicant: Josh S. Crouch

Inventor： Josh S. Crouch

IPC: E05F11/00

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B9/174 ,  E06B9/60

Abstract: A spring tensioning mechanism incorporating a frame having a substantially-planar main panel and a bore passing therethrough, and an axle disposed orthogonally to the substantially-planar main panel and passing through the bore. A spring is disposed around the axle. An outboard plate, disposed about the axle, is secured to the frame. The outboard plate incorporates a clocking feature. An inboard plate, having a clocking feature mated to the clocking feature of the outboard plate, is connected to the end of the spring.

Abstract translation: 一种弹簧张紧机构，其包括具有基本上平面的主面板和穿过其的孔的框架，以及与所述基本上平面的主面板正交并通过所述孔的轴。 一个弹簧设置在车轴周围。 围绕轴设置的外侧板被固定到框架上。 舷外板包含时钟功能。 具有与外侧板的时钟特征相配合的时钟特征的内侧板连接到弹簧的端部。

公开(公告)号：US20030230389A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10420987

申请日：2003-04-22

Applicant: Canimex Inc.

Inventor： Normand Savard ,  Pierre-Louis Foucault ,  Philippe Larochelle

IPC: E06B009/08

CPC classification number: E06B9/68 ,  E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A winding system for winding a rolling door assembly. The winding system includes a support bracket, first and second gears. The support bracket is preferably rigidly connectable to a fixed structure of the rolling door assembly, and has a receiving device and a supporting device. The first gear is pivotally mounted about the receiving device of the support bracket and rotatable thereabout along opposite first and second directions of rotation. The second gear is pivotally mounted about the supporting device of the support bracket and rotatable thereabout along opposite first and second directions of rotation. The second gear is operatively connected to a corresponding end of the counterbalancing spring of the rolling door assembly and is also threadedly engaged with the first gear such that, a rotation of the first gear along one of its first and second directions of rotation causes the second gear to rotate along a corresponding one of its first and second directions of rotation, thereby resulting in a corresponding winding of the counterbalancing spring of the rolling door assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于卷绕滚动门组件的卷绕系统。 卷绕系统包括支撑托架，第一和第二齿轮。 支撑托架优选地刚性地连接到卷帘门组件的固定结构，并且具有接收装置和支撑装置。 第一齿轮围绕支撑托架的接收装置枢转地安装，并沿相反的第一和第二旋转方向在其周围旋转。 第二齿轮围绕支撑托架的支撑装置可枢转地安装并沿相反的第一和第二旋转方向在其周围旋转。 第二齿轮可操作地连接到滚动门组件的平衡弹簧的对应端，并且还与第一齿轮螺纹接合，使得第一齿轮沿其第一和第二旋转方向的旋转使第二齿轮的第二 齿轮沿其第一和第二旋转方向中的相应一个旋转，从而导致卷门组件的平衡弹簧的相应卷绕。

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。