公开(公告)号：US06263541B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09234616

申请日：1999-01-21

Applicant: John E. Scates

Inventor： John E. Scates

IPC: E05F116

CPC classification number: E05D13/1269 ,  E05D13/00 ,  E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2800/26 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T16/64 ,  Y10T16/641

Abstract: A method of securing a torsion spring used in a counterbalance system in which the spring torsion cannot be released without first supporting any existing spring torque utilizes a torsion spring assembly including: a torsion rod extending along a longitudinal axis of and within a torsion spring; an anchor member retaining a first end of the torsion spring with the torsion rod being rotatable about the axis relative to the anchor member; and a winding cone retaining a second end of the torsion spring. The winding cone includes a first winding cone coupling member including a frusto-conical surface retaining the second end of the torsion spring; and a second winding cone coupling member and a fastener. The second coupling member defines an area in which the fastener is received for releasably mounting the second coupling member to the torsion rod. The first coupling member is disposed adjacent and abuts the second coupling member for limited rotational movement between first and second rotational positions. The second coupling member includes a blocking portion which engages the first coupling member and prevents rotation of the first coupling member relative to the second coupling member in a first rotational direction when the first coupling member is in the first rotational position. The first coupling member includes a covering portion inhibiting access to the fastener in the first rotational position but permitting access in the second rotational position. The torsion spring urges the first coupling member in the first rotational direction.

Abstract translation: 一种固定用于平衡系统中的扭转弹簧的方法，其中在不首先支撑任何现有弹簧扭矩的情况下弹簧扭转不能释放，利用扭转弹簧组件，其包括：沿扭转弹簧的纵向轴线和扭转弹簧延伸的扭力杆; 锚固构件，其保持所述扭转弹簧的第一端，所述扭力杆可绕所述轴线相对于所述锚定构件旋转; 以及保持扭簧的第二端的卷绕锥体。 卷绕锥体包括第一卷绕锥形联接构件，其包括保持扭簧的第二端的截头圆锥形表面; 以及第二卷绕锥形联接构件和紧固件。 第二联接构件限定了紧固件被容纳的区域，以将第二联接构件可释放地安装到扭力杆上。 第一联接构件邻近并邻接第二联接构件，用于在第一和第二旋转位置之间进行有限的旋转运动。 第二联接构件包括阻挡部分，该阻挡部分接合第一联接构件并且当第一联接构件处于第一旋转位置时防止第一联接构件相对于第二联接构件沿第一旋转方向旋转。 第一联接构件包括覆盖部分，其禁止在第一旋转位置进入紧固件，但允许在第二旋转位置进入。 扭转弹簧沿第一旋转方向推动第一联接构件。

公开(公告)号：USRE39504E1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10277442

申请日：2002-10-22

Applicant: John E. Scates ,  LeRoy G. Krupke ,  Richard K. Hoofard ,  D. Scott Boucher

Inventor： John E. Scates ,  LeRoy G. Krupke ,  Richard K. Hoofard ,  D. Scott Boucher

IPC: E05F11/00

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E05Y2600/528 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A counterbalance system for an upward-acting door includes spaced-apart wall brackets and cable drums supported on the brackets and connected to flexible cables which depend from the drums and connected to the lower side edges of an upward-acting sectional garage door. One or both of the cable drums may be connected to one end of a torsion coil spring and the opposite end of each spring is connected to a hub assembly. Elongated spring winding and protective cover tubes are sleeved over the springs and are connected to the brackets by worm-gear drive winding mechanisms, respectively, for rotating the tubes to effect winding of the torsion coil springs through the hub assemblies but preventing rotation of the tubes during normal operation of the counterbalance system. The cable drums and spring hub assemblies may be supported on an elongated synchronizing shaft or a torque transfer shaft extending between and supported on the wall brackets.

Abstract translation: 用于向上作动的门的平衡系统包括支撑在支架上的间隔开的壁支架和电缆鼓，并且连接到从滚筒所依赖并连接到向上作用的分区车库门的下侧边缘的柔性电缆。 电缆卷筒中的一个或两个可以连接到扭转螺旋弹簧的一端，并且每个弹簧的相对端连接到轮毂组件。 细长的弹簧绕组和保护套管分别套在弹簧上，并通过蜗轮传动绕组机构分别连接到支架上，用于旋转管子，以使扭转螺旋弹簧通过轮毂组件卷绕，但防止管子旋转 在平衡系统的正常运行期间。 电缆卷筒和弹簧轮毂组件可以被支撑在细长的同步轴上或在壁支架之间延伸并支撑在壁支架上的转矩传递轴。

公开(公告)号：US06134835A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US96663

申请日：1998-06-12

Applicant: LeRoy G. Krupke ,  D. Scott Boucher ,  John E. Scates ,  Richard K. Hoofard

Inventor： LeRoy G. Krupke ,  D. Scott Boucher ,  John E. Scates ,  Richard K. Hoofard

IPC: E05F11/04 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E06B9/02 ,  E06B9/62 ,  E05F11/00

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E05Y2600/528 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A counterbalance system for an upward-acting door includes spaced-apart wall brackets and cable drums supported on the brackets and connected to flexible cables which depend from the drums and connected to the lower side edges of an upward-acting sectional garage door. One or both of the cable drums may be connected to one end of a torsion coil spring and the opposite end of each spring is connected to a hub assembly. Elongated spring winding and protective cover tubes are sleeved over the springs and are connected to the brackets by worm-gear drive winding mechanisms, respectively, for rotating the tubes to effect winding of the torsion coil springs through the hub assemblies but preventing rotation of the tubes during normal operation of the counterbalance system. The cable drums and spring hub assemblies may be supported on an elongated synchronizing shaft or a torque transfer shaft extending between and supported on the wall brackets.

Abstract translation: 用于向上作动的门的平衡系统包括支撑在支架上的间隔开的壁支架和电缆鼓，并且连接到从滚筒所依赖并连接到向上作用的分区车库门的下侧边缘的柔性电缆。 电缆卷筒中的一个或两个可以连接到扭转螺旋弹簧的一端，并且每个弹簧的相对端连接到轮毂组件。 细长的弹簧绕组和保护套管分别套在弹簧上，并通过蜗轮传动绕组机构分别连接到支架上，用于旋转管子，以使扭转螺旋弹簧通过轮毂组件卷绕，但防止管子旋转 在平衡系统的正常运行期间。 电缆卷筒和弹簧轮毂组件可以被支撑在细长的同步轴上或在壁支架之间延伸并支撑在壁支架上的转矩传递轴。

公开(公告)号：US5913352A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US914110

申请日：1997-08-19

Applicant: John E. Scates ,  Gregory D. Robertson ,  Bruce N. Bates

Inventor： John E. Scates ,  Gregory D. Robertson ,  Bruce N. Bates

IPC: E05D5/12 ,  E05D15/16 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E06B3/48 ,  E05D15/10

CPC classification number: E06B3/485 ,  E05D15/242 ,  E05D15/165 ,  E05D5/12 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A mating assembly for sectional doors includes matable end portions formed on door sections with a first concave portion configured to accept a second convex portion with the concave portion and the convex portion having different curvature radii, the end portions being joined for relative movement by a pinned hinge member with the hinge pin having a series of lateral projections and the hinge member having stop members to engage the lateral projections to prevent hinge pin rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于分段门的配合组件包括形成在门部上的可配合的端部，第一凹部被构造成接受第二凸部，凹部和凸部具有不同的曲率半径，端部通过固定 铰链构件具有铰链销，其具有一系列横向突起，并且铰链构件具有止动构件以接合横向突起以防止铰链销旋转。