Patent References 3891909 Apparatus for automatically controlling the operation of automatic door Control apparatus for an automatic door with a minimum error in a detected door position Multiposition controller Patent #: 4565954 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/947394 filed on 12/29/1986US Classes:318/266, At limit-of-travel of motor or driven device318/272, With automatic starting and/or stopping318/277With automatic starting and/or stoppingExaminersPrimary: Ro, BentsuAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE05F 15/00 (20060101)E05F 15/14 (20060101) G05B 19/04 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1985-12-28 JPAbstractAccording to a method for controlling an automatic door of the present invention, even when an accidental condition occurs due to some obstacle clogging a traveling lane of the door, the door can move at a high speed to its deceleration point so as to immediately enable a man to go through the door opening, while the door is prevented from colliding at a high speed against the obstacle repeatedly to make it possible to increase both the durability and safety of the door.Field of SearchMotor-reversingWith running-speed control With automatic starting and/or stopping Stopping upon predetermined movement of or position of motor or driven device At limit-of-travel of motor or driven device MOTOR-REVERSING Periodic- or intermittent-reversing In response to movement or position (e.g., limit of travel) of motor or driven device Movement or position of motor or driven device Speed or rate-of-movement Movement, position, or limit-of-travel Plural sensing means for determining plural positions or plural limits-of travel Limit-of-travel control means Magnitude of movement or revolutions With automatic starting and/or stopping | |