CA2129404A1 - Window operator system with remote control - Google Patents
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A window operator system includes a window operator having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open and closed positions. A drive control module electrically controls the drive and locally commands movement of the window and develops an electrical signal in response to a movement command, the electrical signal being supplied to the drive to move the window to the commanded position. An improvement comprises a remote control module separate from the drive control module including open and close switches and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to the control module. The drive control module further develops the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote open or close command received from the remote control module.
Description
WINDOW OPERATOR SYSTEM Wll~
REMOTE CONTROL
Field of the Invention This invention relates to window O~l~tOlS and, more particularly, to a remote control for a window operator.
Back~round of the Invention A window typically includes a fixed frame and a movable sash. The sash may be mounted either for slidable movement relative to the frame or hinged for pivotal movement, to open or close the window. One example of such a window is a casement window. A casement window is typically provided with a window operator to aid inmanually opening and closing the window. An example of such a window operator is shown in Tucker, U.S. Patent No. 4,840,075, owned by the ~c~ign~ of the present application.
Such a window ope.~tor includes a rotatable shaft driving a linkage mech~nicm for selectively moving the sash relative to the frame to open or close the window. A handle is secured to the shaft using a set screw for ease of operation.
In addition to the described casement window operator, various forms of window opeldtol~ have been used for awning type windows in which the operator also includes a rotatable shaft. Similarly, certain skylight windows include a skylight window operator such as shown in Tacheny et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,521,993, also owned by the ~ign~ of the present application. A skylight window operator also includes a rotatable shaft normally driven by a pole. The skylight window operator can also be used in connection with a double hung window in which the sash is slidably mounted in the fra~ne, as by the window operator chain raising and lowering the sash.
Each of the described window operators is well-suited for its intended applic~tion. Nevertheless, with skylight windows use of a manual operator may beproblematic due to inacces~ihility of the operator. Motoriæd window operators have been used for skylight window operators, such as ii~los~ in the above-mentioned Tacheny et al.
~ Q 21 29 404 CASE 163 application, as well as Berner et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,945,678, also owned by the ~e~ignee of the present application.
With a motorized window operator, such as for a skylight window, a wall switch is typically provided for comm~n~ing movement to open or close the window.
5 ~ltt~rn~tively, a rain detector or remote control tr~n~mittçr might be used, as disclosed in Berner et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,933,613, also owned by the ~csignee of the present application.
The referenced Tacheny et al. patent~discloses controlling a single window operator. The Berner et al. '613 patent discloses controlling one or a plurality of window 10 operators from a single input device. As such, one satisfies the desire of providing more individual control to a window, while the other describes the a~ility to control multiple window operators with a single command.
The present invention is intended to provide additional improvements over the window operator systems described above.
15 Summary of the Invention In accor~lce with the invention there is disclosed a window operator system allowing for individual and group control of motorized window operators.
Broadly, there is disclosed herein a window operator system including a window operator having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open 20 and closed positions. A drive control module electrically controls the drive and has means for loca~ly commanding movement of the window and control means responsive to the commanding means for developing an electrical signal in response to a movement command, the electrical signal being supplied to the drive to move the window to the comm~n~l~
position. An improvement compri~ a remote control module separate from the drive25 control module inc~ ing open and close switches comm~nrling opening or closing of a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an elec~ical signal being supplied to the control module. The drive control module further incllldes means operatively associated with the control means for ~ A 21 29404 CASE 163 developing the çl~tri(~l drive signal also in response to the remote open or close command received from the remote control module.
It is a feature of the invention that the output circuit develops a first pulse of a select dur~tion for a remote open command and a second pu]se of a select duration for a S remote close com~nd It is another feature of the invention that the output circuit comprises first and second one shot g~one ~ting circuits driven by the switches.
It is still another feature of the invention to provide means for sensing presence of rain, the sensing means being connected to the remote control module, the remote control module output circuit developing the remote close command responsive to the sensing means sensing presence of rain.
In accordance with another aspect there is disclosed a window operator system incl~lding a plurality of window operators each having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window belweell open and closed positions. A drive control module electrically controls the drive and has means for locally commanding movement of the window and control means ~cSpOI sive to the comm~n~ing means for developing an electric~l signal in respon~e to a movement comm~nd, the el~tric~l signal being supplied to the drive to move the window to the collllll~nded position. An improvement comprises a remote control module separate from the drive control module including open and close switches commanding opening and closing of a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to the control module. The drive c,ontrol module further includes means operatively associated with the control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote open or close command received from the remote control module.
Further fea~ures and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the specifi~ion and from the drawing.
Brief Description of the Drawing Fig. 1 is a generalized illustration showing window operators for plural type windows and a control system therefor in accordance with the invention; and Fig. 2 comrri~es an electrical schPm~tic for a remote control module of Fig.
5 1 in accordance with the invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention With reference to Fig. 1, a plurality of different types of windows and associated window operators are illustrated, each of which can be controlled by a control in accordance with the invention.
10Among the windows illustrated is a casement window 20 including a fixed frame 22 and a sash 24 supported relative to the frame 22 by hinges (not shown) along a right vertical edge. The window 20 is selectively opened or closed by a motorized window operator 26. The motorized opeldtor 26 may comprise a window operator similar to that described in Tucker, U.S. Patent No. 4,840,075. Such a window operator 26 inclucl~s a rotatable shaft rotatable for operation of a gearing for operating a linkage m~h~ni~m connected to the sash 24. Also included with such a window operator is a motorized drive which may be similar to that described in Midas et al., Application No. 08/192,243, which includes a motor and gear arrangement for driving the operator shaft to selectively open or close the window.
The window 20, in addition to the motorized window operator 26, includes a pair of motorized locks 28. These locks 28 may be similar to that described in Spinar *application No. 08/019,099. Such locks 28 mount on the window frame 22 for selectively grasping a keeper on the window sash 24 to secure the sash 24 closed against the frame 22.
Each of the motorized operator 26 and locks 28 are controlled by a wall-mounted motor drive control module 30. The control module 30 includes a rocker switch 32 for comm~n~in~ opening or closing of the window 20 and a circuit, described below, operating in respon~e to movement of the rocker switch 32 or remote controls, also described below, for controlling power on conductors 34 to both the motorized operator 26 and the See Cdn. App. 2, 098, 775 filed June 18, 1993 .
C 1~ 21 29404 CASE 163 motorized locks 28 to move the window to the comm~nde~ position. The det~iled construction of the module 30 is described in my pending application No. 08/126,260, filed September 24, 1993, and entitled Window Operator Control, the specifi~tion of which is hereby incGl~ldted by reference herein.
S In accol~ce with the invention, ~d~itir~l control moduIes 36, 38 and 40 may be provided, as nec~ , for controlling operation of additional windows. Each of the control modules 36, 38 and 40 is i~l~ntic~l to the control module 30 discussed above. The control module 36 is used for controlling a window operator 42 and locks 44 of an awning type window 46. The control module 38 is used for controlling window operators 48, 49 and 50, respectively, ~COCi~tf~d with c~n.ont or awning type windows 52, 53 and 54, respectively, provided without motorized locks. Finally, the control module 40 is illustrated for controlling skylight window operators 56, 57 and 58 for controlling respective skylight windows 60, 61 and 62.
In accordance with the invention, each of the control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 is adapted to receive remote input comm~nds for comm~n-ling opening and closing movement of the ~soci~tY:I windows. For example, any or all of the control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 could be çl~t~ic~lly conn~t~ to any one or more of a thermostat 64, an infrared remote control module 66, a remote control master module 68, a power line ca~ier (PLC) relay module 70 operating in a continuous contact mode, or an X-10 type relay module 72 operating in a momentary contact mode. The PLC relay module 70 is optionally connected through a PLC module 74 to a home automation system 76. The optional PLC
module 74 is only needed if close and hold or open and hold features are required for the PLC relay module 70. The PLC relay module 72 is also connected to the home automation system 76.
The thermostat 76 typically incl~ldes a switch contact which is m~in~in~ in an open or closed position according to sensed te~ ~. The infrared module 66 includes an infrared receiver for receiving a signal from a hand-held remote control 78. The module 66 might also optionally be conn~ted to a rain sensor 80 or the PLC relay module 70. The infrared module 66 includes open and closed switch outputs for comm~n~1ing open and closed * See Cdn. App. 2 ,112, 720 filed Dec . 31, 1993 .
C ~ 21 29404 CASE 163 window movement, respectively, which are normally momentary in nature, but can be held.
The remote control master module 68 is adapted to be conn~t~ to a rain sensor 82 for providing remote control to open or close the window, similar to the module 66.
With reference to Fig. 2, an ele~tri~l sche-m~tic illlls~tes a circuit for the remote control mod~ 68 of Fig. 1. The module 68 includes a wall plate 83 having a rocker switch defining an open button 84 and a close button 86. The remote control module 68 incllldes a power supply circuit 88 and an output circuit 90.
The power supply circuit 88 is supplied~power from a 24 volt external class 2 circuit conn~t~d to ~",linals Wl and W2. The supplied power is delivered through a bridge rectifier Dl to a voltage regulator chip U3, such as a type LM317 integrated circuit chip. A c~p~citQr C3 is connected to the input for filtering. The voltage regulator circuit U3 generates a regulated +5 volt supply at a node VCC to power the entire circuit of the module 68. The module 68 draws less than 10 milli~mperes of current.
The output circuit 90 in~ludes first and second one shot generating circuits 92 and 94. The circuits 92 and 94 drive l~ecLi~e transistors Q2 and Q3 conn~t~d to output termin~l~ W3 and W4 for supplying the remote close and open comm~ntls to the modules 30, 36, 38 and 40, see Fig. 1.
The first one shot generating circuit 92 is connected to a switch SW3 actu~t~
by the close button 86, see Fig. 1. The switch SW3 is connecte~ to a pull-up resistor Rl9 and a filter circuit con~ ting of a resistor R21 and a c~p~itor C15. The filter circuit controls the time constant for the close command. Particularly, this circuit develops a pulse through a diode D5 to an operational amplifier U5A which drives the NPN open collected ~nci~tor Q2 to provide an active low close pulse command.
The second one shot generating circuit 98 is conn~t~ to a switch SW2 actu~t~ by the open button 84, see Fig. 1. The switch SW2 is c~nn~t~ to a pull-up resistor R20 and a filter circuit con~isting of a resistor R22 and a r~p~itQr C16. The filter circuit controls the time constant for the open command. Particularly, this circuit develops a pulse to an operational ~mplifier USB which drives the NPN open collected transistor Q3 to provide an active low open pulse comm~nd.
C ~ 21 29404 CASE 163 The module 68 can also be conn~t~ to a rain sensor 82, see Fig. l. The rain sensor 82 is conne~t~d to a terminal W7. The rain sensor 82 sinks current through a resistor R28 to pull the inverted input of the oper~tion~l amplifier USA below the non-inverted input so that the output goes high. Tjhis dAves the remote close output low. This is used to drive the close input of the conn~t~d modules 30, 36, 38 and 40, see Fig. l, modules low to close the conn~;l~ windows.
The remote control module 68 can be used to control up to twenty-five motor control mo~ s, such as the modules 30, 36, 38 and 40. In use, one press of the open button 84 causes all of the windows to start opening. Two presses will cause all of the windows to open to a second preset position, if used. One press of the open button 84 will cause a closing window to stop. Another press will cause it to start opening. One press of the close button 86 will cause any opening windows to stop. A second press of the close button 86 will cause any open windows to close.
The remote open and close comm~nds comprise relatively short duration pulses on the order of seventy-five milli~onds because a pulse of one half second or more to the motor control m~lllPs 30, 36, 38 and 40 will cause a window to stop and reverse direction if it was moving in the opposite direction from the pulse comm~nd. This is done to provide colllpdLibility with X-10 type controllers and modules.
The details of the motor control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 and related window op~d~r circuits are described in detail in my copending application No. 08/ 126,260, incorporated by reference herein. As described in my copending application, the overall system incl~des a plurality of window operators each having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open and closed position. The motor control modules selectively control one or more ~ te~ drives and have means for locally comm~n~ing movement of the window and a control circuit responsive to the comm~nding means for developing an el~trie~l signal in response to a movement command. The electrical signal is supplied to the motor of the associated drive to move the window to the commanded position. The remote control module 68 described herein can control a plurality of such * See Cdn. App. 2, 112,720 filed Dec . 31, 1993 .
motor control drive modules in groups. As a result, a user has both individual control and group control over plural windows in a home or other facility.
Thus, in acco~lce with the invention there is disclosed a window operator system in which window o~ldlol~ can be controlled individually or can be controlled as a S group using a remote control module.
REMOTE CONTROL
Field of the Invention This invention relates to window O~l~tOlS and, more particularly, to a remote control for a window operator.
Back~round of the Invention A window typically includes a fixed frame and a movable sash. The sash may be mounted either for slidable movement relative to the frame or hinged for pivotal movement, to open or close the window. One example of such a window is a casement window. A casement window is typically provided with a window operator to aid inmanually opening and closing the window. An example of such a window operator is shown in Tucker, U.S. Patent No. 4,840,075, owned by the ~c~ign~ of the present application.
Such a window ope.~tor includes a rotatable shaft driving a linkage mech~nicm for selectively moving the sash relative to the frame to open or close the window. A handle is secured to the shaft using a set screw for ease of operation.
In addition to the described casement window operator, various forms of window opeldtol~ have been used for awning type windows in which the operator also includes a rotatable shaft. Similarly, certain skylight windows include a skylight window operator such as shown in Tacheny et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,521,993, also owned by the ~ign~ of the present application. A skylight window operator also includes a rotatable shaft normally driven by a pole. The skylight window operator can also be used in connection with a double hung window in which the sash is slidably mounted in the fra~ne, as by the window operator chain raising and lowering the sash.
Each of the described window operators is well-suited for its intended applic~tion. Nevertheless, with skylight windows use of a manual operator may beproblematic due to inacces~ihility of the operator. Motoriæd window operators have been used for skylight window operators, such as ii~los~ in the above-mentioned Tacheny et al.
~ Q 21 29 404 CASE 163 application, as well as Berner et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,945,678, also owned by the ~e~ignee of the present application.
With a motorized window operator, such as for a skylight window, a wall switch is typically provided for comm~n~ing movement to open or close the window.
5 ~ltt~rn~tively, a rain detector or remote control tr~n~mittçr might be used, as disclosed in Berner et al., U.S. Patent No. 4,933,613, also owned by the ~csignee of the present application.
The referenced Tacheny et al. patent~discloses controlling a single window operator. The Berner et al. '613 patent discloses controlling one or a plurality of window 10 operators from a single input device. As such, one satisfies the desire of providing more individual control to a window, while the other describes the a~ility to control multiple window operators with a single command.
The present invention is intended to provide additional improvements over the window operator systems described above.
15 Summary of the Invention In accor~lce with the invention there is disclosed a window operator system allowing for individual and group control of motorized window operators.
Broadly, there is disclosed herein a window operator system including a window operator having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open 20 and closed positions. A drive control module electrically controls the drive and has means for loca~ly commanding movement of the window and control means responsive to the commanding means for developing an electrical signal in response to a movement command, the electrical signal being supplied to the drive to move the window to the comm~n~l~
position. An improvement compri~ a remote control module separate from the drive25 control module inc~ ing open and close switches comm~nrling opening or closing of a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an elec~ical signal being supplied to the control module. The drive control module further incllldes means operatively associated with the control means for ~ A 21 29404 CASE 163 developing the çl~tri(~l drive signal also in response to the remote open or close command received from the remote control module.
It is a feature of the invention that the output circuit develops a first pulse of a select dur~tion for a remote open command and a second pu]se of a select duration for a S remote close com~nd It is another feature of the invention that the output circuit comprises first and second one shot g~one ~ting circuits driven by the switches.
It is still another feature of the invention to provide means for sensing presence of rain, the sensing means being connected to the remote control module, the remote control module output circuit developing the remote close command responsive to the sensing means sensing presence of rain.
In accordance with another aspect there is disclosed a window operator system incl~lding a plurality of window operators each having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window belweell open and closed positions. A drive control module electrically controls the drive and has means for locally commanding movement of the window and control means ~cSpOI sive to the comm~n~ing means for developing an electric~l signal in respon~e to a movement comm~nd, the el~tric~l signal being supplied to the drive to move the window to the collllll~nded position. An improvement comprises a remote control module separate from the drive control module including open and close switches commanding opening and closing of a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to the control module. The drive c,ontrol module further includes means operatively associated with the control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote open or close command received from the remote control module.
Further fea~ures and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the specifi~ion and from the drawing.
Brief Description of the Drawing Fig. 1 is a generalized illustration showing window operators for plural type windows and a control system therefor in accordance with the invention; and Fig. 2 comrri~es an electrical schPm~tic for a remote control module of Fig.
5 1 in accordance with the invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention With reference to Fig. 1, a plurality of different types of windows and associated window operators are illustrated, each of which can be controlled by a control in accordance with the invention.
10Among the windows illustrated is a casement window 20 including a fixed frame 22 and a sash 24 supported relative to the frame 22 by hinges (not shown) along a right vertical edge. The window 20 is selectively opened or closed by a motorized window operator 26. The motorized opeldtor 26 may comprise a window operator similar to that described in Tucker, U.S. Patent No. 4,840,075. Such a window operator 26 inclucl~s a rotatable shaft rotatable for operation of a gearing for operating a linkage m~h~ni~m connected to the sash 24. Also included with such a window operator is a motorized drive which may be similar to that described in Midas et al., Application No. 08/192,243, which includes a motor and gear arrangement for driving the operator shaft to selectively open or close the window.
The window 20, in addition to the motorized window operator 26, includes a pair of motorized locks 28. These locks 28 may be similar to that described in Spinar *application No. 08/019,099. Such locks 28 mount on the window frame 22 for selectively grasping a keeper on the window sash 24 to secure the sash 24 closed against the frame 22.
Each of the motorized operator 26 and locks 28 are controlled by a wall-mounted motor drive control module 30. The control module 30 includes a rocker switch 32 for comm~n~in~ opening or closing of the window 20 and a circuit, described below, operating in respon~e to movement of the rocker switch 32 or remote controls, also described below, for controlling power on conductors 34 to both the motorized operator 26 and the See Cdn. App. 2, 098, 775 filed June 18, 1993 .
C 1~ 21 29404 CASE 163 motorized locks 28 to move the window to the comm~nde~ position. The det~iled construction of the module 30 is described in my pending application No. 08/126,260, filed September 24, 1993, and entitled Window Operator Control, the specifi~tion of which is hereby incGl~ldted by reference herein.
S In accol~ce with the invention, ~d~itir~l control moduIes 36, 38 and 40 may be provided, as nec~ , for controlling operation of additional windows. Each of the control modules 36, 38 and 40 is i~l~ntic~l to the control module 30 discussed above. The control module 36 is used for controlling a window operator 42 and locks 44 of an awning type window 46. The control module 38 is used for controlling window operators 48, 49 and 50, respectively, ~COCi~tf~d with c~n.ont or awning type windows 52, 53 and 54, respectively, provided without motorized locks. Finally, the control module 40 is illustrated for controlling skylight window operators 56, 57 and 58 for controlling respective skylight windows 60, 61 and 62.
In accordance with the invention, each of the control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 is adapted to receive remote input comm~nds for comm~n-ling opening and closing movement of the ~soci~tY:I windows. For example, any or all of the control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 could be çl~t~ic~lly conn~t~ to any one or more of a thermostat 64, an infrared remote control module 66, a remote control master module 68, a power line ca~ier (PLC) relay module 70 operating in a continuous contact mode, or an X-10 type relay module 72 operating in a momentary contact mode. The PLC relay module 70 is optionally connected through a PLC module 74 to a home automation system 76. The optional PLC
module 74 is only needed if close and hold or open and hold features are required for the PLC relay module 70. The PLC relay module 72 is also connected to the home automation system 76.
The thermostat 76 typically incl~ldes a switch contact which is m~in~in~ in an open or closed position according to sensed te~ ~. The infrared module 66 includes an infrared receiver for receiving a signal from a hand-held remote control 78. The module 66 might also optionally be conn~ted to a rain sensor 80 or the PLC relay module 70. The infrared module 66 includes open and closed switch outputs for comm~n~1ing open and closed * See Cdn. App. 2 ,112, 720 filed Dec . 31, 1993 .
C ~ 21 29404 CASE 163 window movement, respectively, which are normally momentary in nature, but can be held.
The remote control master module 68 is adapted to be conn~t~ to a rain sensor 82 for providing remote control to open or close the window, similar to the module 66.
With reference to Fig. 2, an ele~tri~l sche-m~tic illlls~tes a circuit for the remote control mod~ 68 of Fig. 1. The module 68 includes a wall plate 83 having a rocker switch defining an open button 84 and a close button 86. The remote control module 68 incllldes a power supply circuit 88 and an output circuit 90.
The power supply circuit 88 is supplied~power from a 24 volt external class 2 circuit conn~t~d to ~",linals Wl and W2. The supplied power is delivered through a bridge rectifier Dl to a voltage regulator chip U3, such as a type LM317 integrated circuit chip. A c~p~citQr C3 is connected to the input for filtering. The voltage regulator circuit U3 generates a regulated +5 volt supply at a node VCC to power the entire circuit of the module 68. The module 68 draws less than 10 milli~mperes of current.
The output circuit 90 in~ludes first and second one shot generating circuits 92 and 94. The circuits 92 and 94 drive l~ecLi~e transistors Q2 and Q3 conn~t~d to output termin~l~ W3 and W4 for supplying the remote close and open comm~ntls to the modules 30, 36, 38 and 40, see Fig. 1.
The first one shot generating circuit 92 is connected to a switch SW3 actu~t~
by the close button 86, see Fig. 1. The switch SW3 is connecte~ to a pull-up resistor Rl9 and a filter circuit con~ ting of a resistor R21 and a c~p~itor C15. The filter circuit controls the time constant for the close command. Particularly, this circuit develops a pulse through a diode D5 to an operational amplifier U5A which drives the NPN open collected ~nci~tor Q2 to provide an active low close pulse command.
The second one shot generating circuit 98 is conn~t~ to a switch SW2 actu~t~ by the open button 84, see Fig. 1. The switch SW2 is c~nn~t~ to a pull-up resistor R20 and a filter circuit con~isting of a resistor R22 and a r~p~itQr C16. The filter circuit controls the time constant for the open command. Particularly, this circuit develops a pulse to an operational ~mplifier USB which drives the NPN open collected transistor Q3 to provide an active low open pulse comm~nd.
C ~ 21 29404 CASE 163 The module 68 can also be conn~t~ to a rain sensor 82, see Fig. l. The rain sensor 82 is conne~t~d to a terminal W7. The rain sensor 82 sinks current through a resistor R28 to pull the inverted input of the oper~tion~l amplifier USA below the non-inverted input so that the output goes high. Tjhis dAves the remote close output low. This is used to drive the close input of the conn~t~d modules 30, 36, 38 and 40, see Fig. l, modules low to close the conn~;l~ windows.
The remote control module 68 can be used to control up to twenty-five motor control mo~ s, such as the modules 30, 36, 38 and 40. In use, one press of the open button 84 causes all of the windows to start opening. Two presses will cause all of the windows to open to a second preset position, if used. One press of the open button 84 will cause a closing window to stop. Another press will cause it to start opening. One press of the close button 86 will cause any opening windows to stop. A second press of the close button 86 will cause any open windows to close.
The remote open and close comm~nds comprise relatively short duration pulses on the order of seventy-five milli~onds because a pulse of one half second or more to the motor control m~lllPs 30, 36, 38 and 40 will cause a window to stop and reverse direction if it was moving in the opposite direction from the pulse comm~nd. This is done to provide colllpdLibility with X-10 type controllers and modules.
The details of the motor control modules 30, 36, 38 and 40 and related window op~d~r circuits are described in detail in my copending application No. 08/ 126,260, incorporated by reference herein. As described in my copending application, the overall system incl~des a plurality of window operators each having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open and closed position. The motor control modules selectively control one or more ~ te~ drives and have means for locally comm~n~ing movement of the window and a control circuit responsive to the comm~nding means for developing an el~trie~l signal in response to a movement command. The electrical signal is supplied to the motor of the associated drive to move the window to the commanded position. The remote control module 68 described herein can control a plurality of such * See Cdn. App. 2, 112,720 filed Dec . 31, 1993 .
motor control drive modules in groups. As a result, a user has both individual control and group control over plural windows in a home or other facility.
Thus, in acco~lce with the invention there is disclosed a window operator system in which window o~ldlol~ can be controlled individually or can be controlled as a S group using a remote control module.
Claims (8)
1. In a window operator system including a window operator having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open and closed positions, and a drive control module for electrically controlling the drive and having means for locally commanding movement of the window and control means responsive to said commanding means for developing an electrical signal in response to a movement command, the electrical signal being supplied to said drive to move the window to the commanded position, the improvement comprising:
a remote control module separate from the drive control module including open and close switches to remotely command opening and closing a window and an output circuit in response to the switches for developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to the drive control module; and the drive control module further including means operatively associated with said control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote command received from said remote control module.
a remote control module separate from the drive control module including open and close switches to remotely command opening and closing a window and an output circuit in response to the switches for developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to the drive control module; and the drive control module further including means operatively associated with said control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote command received from said remote control module.
2. The improvement of claim 1 wherein said output circuit develops a first pulse of a select duration for a remote open command and a second pulse of a select duration for a remote close command.
3. The improvement of claim 2 wherein said output circuit comprises first and second one shot generating circuits driven by the switches.
4. The improvement of claim 1 further comprising means for sensing presence of rain, the sensing means being connected to the remote control module, and the remote control module output circuit develops the remote close command responsive to the sensing means sensing presence of rain.
5. In a window operator system including a plurality of window operators each having an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between open and closed positions, and a plurality of drive control module for electrically controlling one or more associated drives and having means for locally commanding movement of the window and control means responsive to said commanding means for developing an electrical signal in response to a movement command , the electrical signal being supplied to the associated drive to move the window to the commanded position, the improvement comprising:
a remote control module separate from the drive control modules including open and close switches to remotely command opening and closing a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to each of the drive control modules; and each drive control module further including means operatively associated with said control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote command received from said remote control module.
a remote control module separate from the drive control modules including open and close switches to remotely command opening and closing a window and an output circuit in response to the switches developing a remote open or close command comprising an electrical signal being supplied to each of the drive control modules; and each drive control module further including means operatively associated with said control means for developing the electrical drive signal also in response to the remote command received from said remote control module.
6. The improvement of claim 5 wherein said output circuit develops a first pulse of a select duration for a remote open command and a second pulse of a select duration for a remote close command.
7. The improvement of claim 5 wherein said output circuit comprises first and second one shot generating circuits driven by the switches.
8. The improvement of claim 5 further comprising means for sensing presence of rain, the sensing means being connected to the remote control module, and the remote control module output circuit develops the remote close command responsive to the sensing means sensing presence of rain.
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