DE102015116629A1 - CONTROL DEVICE, DOOR AND / OR DOOR DRIVE DEVICE, GARAGE DOOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MOVING A DOOR AND / OR A DOOR - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (20) for controlling a door and / or door drive device (16) comprising a sensor device (22) for detecting at least one atmospheric condition (24) of a door (38) and / or gate (12). lockable space (14) and signal output means (26) for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmospheric condition (24) to a door and / or door drive device (16) for moving the door (38) and / or the gate (12). The invention further relates to a door and / or door drive device (16) having such a control device (20), a garage door arrangement (11) with such a door and / or door drive device (16) and a method for moving a door (38 ) and / or a gate (12). An inner sensor (21a) and an outer sensor (21b) are provided, the command output being dependent on a comparison of the measurements inside and outside.

Description

The invention relates to a control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device, such a door and / or door drive device having the control device, a garage door arrangement with such a door and / or door drive device and a method for moving a door and / or a gate ,

Door and / or door drive devices are sold, for example, under the trade name "SupraMatic" in the form of, for example, garage door operators. This exemplified garage door drive is designed as a drag drive with a guide rail and a drive head with housing.

As with almost all garage door operators currently on the market, the operation of this known garage door drive takes place in such a way that, upon receipt of a start signal, the motor drive unit is started in order to open or close the door to be driven therewith.

However, instead of the garage door exemplified can also be opened and closed automatically in the same way a door.

Both garage doors and doors normally close spaces and separate them from the environment. Therefore, an exchange of atmosphere between the space that is closed by the door or the gate, and the external environment is poorly possible. On the other hand, if the door or gate is open, the atmosphere of the room and the surroundings will be freely exchanged.

For example, in garages, it may be desirable to control the atmospheric conditions by selectively allowing or preventing exchange with the ambient atmosphere.

Exemplary situations in which this control may be desired are the atmospheric conditions in the garage, for example, in winter, when snow-covered cars are driven into the garage, thereby creating increased humidity in the garage. At the same time, if the temperature in the garage is significantly higher than the outside temperature, rusting of vehicles can be faster than in a drier, cooler garage.

Another exemplary situation is the presence of harmful gases, such as CO ₂ , in the atmosphere, which can lead to health impairments of people staying in the garage.

In the two cases mentioned, it is advantageous in each case to open the garage door in order on the one hand to dissipate the high humidity formed outside and, in the other case, to lower the CO ₂ concentration in the garage.

Conversely, however, it may also be desirable to purposefully close the example garage door, e.g. when a closed garage in the summer is much cooler than the environment.

Of course, the same considerations as exemplified in a garage also apply to spaces that are to be closed with a simple door or gate different from a garage door and in which critical atmosphere conditions could also develop.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device, which allows control of the atmospheric conditions in a space to be closed by a door or a gate.

This object is achieved with a control device having the features of claim 1.

A door and / or door drive device having this control device, as well as a garage door with such a door and / or door drive device and a method for moving a door and / or a gate are the subject of the independent claims.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect, the invention provides a control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device, comprising a sensor device for detecting at least one atmospheric condition of a space which can be closed by a door and / or gate ( 14 and a signal output means for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmospheric condition to a door and / or door drive device for moving the door and / or the gate, the sensor device comprising an indoor sensor for mounting inside the room and an outdoor sensor for mounting outside the room or outdoor, wherein the sensor device is designed for comparing signals of the inner sensor and the outer sensor and wherein the signal output device thereto is configured to output the movement command signal depending on the comparison result.

It is preferred that the sensor device is configured to form a difference between the inner sensor signal and the outer sensor signal and the signal output device is designed to output a movement command signal if the difference exceeds or falls below at least one threshold value.

It is preferred that the internal sensor has an interior humidity sensor for detecting an internal humidity in the room and the outdoor sensor has an external humidity sensor for detecting an external humidity outside the room or outdoors, wherein the signal output device is adapted to the movement command signal depending on a comparison between internal humidity and To release external moisture.

It is preferred that the sensor device is designed to detect a temperature and / or a pressure and / or an air draft and / or a humidity and / or a concentration of gases present in the atmosphere, in particular of CO ₂ .

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device, comprising sensor means for detecting at least one atmospheric condition of a space closable by a door and / or gate and a signal output means for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected one Atmosphärenbedingung to a door and / or door drive device for moving the door and / or the gate, characterized in that the sensor device for detecting a temperature and / or pressure and / or a draft and / or a humidity and / or a concentration of is formed in the atmosphere existing gases, in particular CO _2.

It is preferable that a real time clock is provided, and that the control device is configured to control the signal output means for outputting the command movement signal depending on the real time clock.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device, comprising sensor means for detecting at least one atmospheric condition of a space closable by a door and / or gate and a signal output means for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected one Atmosphere condition to a door and / or door drive device for moving the door and / or the gate, characterized in that a real time clock is provided and that the control device is adapted to control the signal output means for outputting the command movement signal in response to the real time clock.

It is preferred that a user interface is provided for specifying periods within which automatic atmospheric-dependent movement permits or disallowed, and that the control device is configured to allow or block the atmospheric release of command signals in appropriately set time periods.

It is preferable that a storage means is provided for storing predetermined limit values for the atmospheric condition and a threshold value comparing means for comparing the detected atmospheric condition with the stored limit values.

It is preferable that the signal output means for outputting an opening command signal for opening the door and / or the gate is formed when a limit value is exceeded and / or for outputting a closing command signal for closing the door and / or the door when the value falls below a threshold value.

It is preferred that at least two limit values are stored in the atmospheric condition memory device, wherein the control device is designed such that when the first limit value for activating a partial opening of the door and / or the gate is exceeded, a partial movement signal is output for driving to a partial opening position and when the second limit value is exceeded, a full opening command signal is output for activating a full opening of the door and / or the gate, and / or wherein the control device is designed such that when the second limit is exceeded to activate a partial closure of the door and / or the gate a Teilschließbewegungsbefehlssignal is output and is output when falling below the first limit for activating a full closure of the door and / or the gate and Vollschließbewegungssignal.

It is preferable that for detecting local differences in the atmospheric condition in a space closable by a door and / or a gate and / or in the room and outside the room and / or in the room and outdoors and / or outside the room and / or a plurality of sensor devices are arranged spaced apart from each other in the open air.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a door and / or door drive device for powering a door and / or a gate, comprising a motor drive unit, a housing and a control device according to one of the preceding aspects or preferred embodiments.

It is preferred that the control device is arranged on the housing and / or that the control device is arranged on a unit to be mounted separately and provided for communication with the control device and / or that the control device is arranged freely in space.

It is preferred that a receptacle receiver is provided with a switched signal output for activating the motor drive unit, wherein the control device is designed to communicate with or be part of the receptacle receiver.

According to another aspect, the invention relates to a garage door assembly having a garage door and a door and / or door drive device according to one of the preceding aspects or embodiments.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a door arrangement with a door, in particular an outer door such as a front door, and a door and / or door drive device according to one of the preceding aspects or embodiments.

• a) Erfassen wenigstens einer Atmosphärenbedingung in einem durch die Tür und/oder das Tor verschließbaren Raum und/oder eines Atmosphärenbedingungsunterschieds in dem Raum und außerhalb davon oder im Freien,
• b) Vergleichen der Atmosphärenbedingung oder des Atmosphärenbedinungsunterschieds mit wenigstens einem vordefinierten Grenzwert;
• c) Ausgeben eines Bewegungsbefehlssignals an eine Tür- und/oder Torantriebsvorrichtung zum Bewegen der Tür und/oder des Tores bei Unterschreiten oder Überschreiten des Grenzwertes.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a method for moving a door and / or a gate with the steps:

• a) detecting at least one atmosphere condition in a space closable by the door and / or the gate and / or an atmospheric condition difference in the space and outside thereof or outdoors,
• b) comparing the atmospheric condition or the atmospheric pressure differential with at least one predefined threshold;
• c) outputting a movement command signal to a door and / or door drive device for moving the door and / or the door falls below or exceeds the limit value.

Preferably, the method is characterized by allowing or blocking the outputting of the motion command signal in response to user preferences, such as, in particular, real-time spaces.

A control device for controlling a door and / or door drive device has a sensor device for detecting at least one atmospheric condition of a closable by a door and / or door space and a signal output device for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmosphere condition to a door and / or Door drive device for moving the door and / or the door on.

The sensor device automatically detects at least one atmospheric condition in the space to be monitored. It is also possible that the sensor device is designed to detect a plurality of atmospheric conditions. Sensor devices for detecting atmospheric conditions are commercially available, for example, from Vaisala GmbH.

In an idea of the invention, a balance is made between one of an atmosphere inside and an atmosphere outside. In particular, a comparative measurement is carried out. For this purpose, preferably an outdoor sensor and an indoor sensor are provided. For example, in one version, when a difference is detected above or below a preset value or threshold, a partial opening or a full opening or a partial closing or a full closing is performed.

For example, a comparison is made between internal moisture and external moisture. If the humidity values inside and outside are hardly different, then one can not achieve a desired change of the humidity conditions by opening or closing, and an automatic control would be unnecessary or even counterproductive. If the humidity is greater than the outside by a certain amount, then a partial opening of the door or gate makes sense to reduce the humidity inside the room. As a result, in particular corrosion of vehicles due to excessive humidity values in a garage or the formation of fungal infestation or the like can be prevented. If the outside humidity is greater than inside by at least a certain amount of difference, closing the door / gate makes sense to keep the room drier.

Upon reaching a delta between the internal value and the external value, it is therefore possible to initiate the opening or closing of a door or a door, in particular a garage door or a front door, by means of a comparative measurement.

For example, the sensors or sensors may be in communication with a control unit, such as a CPU, by wire or wireless. Wireless sensors can be powered by energy harvesters such as solar cells, thermal generators or the like and / or batteries. Wireless communication between sensors of a Sensor network is well known and manageable, so details will not be discussed.

Particularly preferably, a balance between internal moisture and external moisture takes place. However, it is also possible to balance values at different locations within the room to detect trends, such as those in the room. an externally penetrating increase / decrease of moisture or particles or gases.

In another aspect, in particular, a gas sensor and more particularly a CO ₂ sensor for automatic movement initiation of a movement of a door or a door is provided. Other atmospheric condition sensors may be provided.

When at least one of the monitored atmospheric conditions moves in an undesired area, the signal output device communicatively connected to the sensor device outputs a motion command signal that activates a door and / or door drive device so as to close the door closing the space open or, when they are in the open state, to close.

As a result, a compensation of the atmospheric conditions between the actually enclosed space and the external environment can be made fully automatic.

The control device preferably has a storage device for storing predetermined limit values for the atmospheric condition and a comparison device for comparing the detected atmospheric condition with the stored limit values.

For example, during the installation of the control device, but even during the production selbiger limit values can be entered into the memory device, which advantageously define a critical situation of an atmosphere condition. For example, a threshold may be defined for a temperature that dictates when it is too warm in the monitored space, thereby causing an opening of the occluding element, door or gate. Alternatively, a threshold may also be defined which determines when the temperature in the room to be monitored becomes too low, for example, if it is well below freezing. By way of the advantageous comparison device, the actual detected atmospheric condition, i. the atmospheric condition prevailing in the monitored space is compared with the predetermined or predetermined threshold values and then it is decided whether to cause advantageous movement of the door or the door. Thus, it is advantageously possible to produce optimum atmospheric conditions in the space to be monitored as required.

The signal output device is preferably designed to output an opening command signal for opening the door and / or the gate when a limit value is exceeded. Alternatively or additionally, the signal output device is also designed to output a closing command signal for closing the door and / or the gate when it falls below the limit value. Thus, it is advantageously possible to open the closing element fully automatically when needed as well as to close.

Preferably, at least two limit values are stored in the atmospheric condition memory means. In this case, the control device is advantageously designed so that when exceeding the first limit value for activating a partial opening or partial closing of the door or the gate a Teilbewegungsbefehlssignal is output, while exceeding the second limit, a full motion signal for activating a complete opening or closing of the door or of the gate is spent.

It is particularly advantageous if two limit values are stored in the memory device, since it is thus possible to prevent the formation of unfavorable atmospheric conditions. For example, if an undesired increase in temperature is detected, a first movement command signal can advantageously already be output from the signal output device to the drive device at an early point in time, so that the door or gate is partially opened. Nevertheless, should the temperature continue to increase in the example of a temperature increase, it can be decided on the basis of a second advantageous limit value whether a further opening for completely opening the door or the gate is necessary or the partial opening is sufficient. If the temperature increase takes place so quickly that a first and second limit value are exceeded within the shortest possible time, advantageously a full-motion command signal is output, which preferably leads directly to a complete opening of the door or gate.

Similarly, the control device is preferably also designed such that when falling below the second limit for activating a partial closing of the door and / or the gate a Teilbewegungsbefehlssignal is output, while falls below the first limit, a full motion signal for activating a complete closure of the door and / or the gate is issued.

If, for example, a one-digit temperature range is reached with a temperature loss when the door is open or the door open, the temperature loss can be advantageously stopped by at least partially closing the door or the door. However, if the temperature continues to drop significantly, for example below freezing point, the door or gate can advantageously also be completely closed.

Advantageously, the sensor device is designed for detecting a temperature and / or pressure and / or a draft and / or a humidity and / or a concentration of gases present in the atmosphere, in particular CO ₂ , CO and / or NO x. If, for example, an internal combustion engine is operated inside a garage if ventilation is insufficient, the atmosphere sensor can automatically initiate an at least partial opening in order to avoid dangerous gas concentrations for persons.

On the other hand, it is possible to achieve with the control device, for example, a temperature control in the space to be monitored. Alternatively or additionally, a pressure equalization can be achieved by opening the occluding element in a space in which can form overpressures. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to bring about or avoid air circulation. Additionally or alternatively, the humidity in the space to be monitored by opening or closing the element to be closed can be controlled. The same applies advantageous for the concentration of gases, such as CO _2, which can arise when, for example, a vehicle with the engine running is parked in a garage.

For detecting local differences in the atmospheric condition, a plurality of sensor devices are arranged at a distance from one another in a space which can be closed by a door and / or a gate. By arranging a plurality of sensor devices, it is advantageously possible to monitor whether the opening or closing of the element to be closed has a significant effect on the monitored atmosphere condition. For example, in the case of effluent CO ₂ can be detected whether the CO ₂ actually flows out of an open garage door by a sensor device is disposed in the vicinity of the open garage door, while another sensor device, for example, located directly in the vicinity of parked vehicles, where a potential CO ₂ source could be located. When CO _{2 flows} out of the open garage door, the concentration of CO ₂ in the region of the sensor on the garage door should preferably increase significantly. If this is not the case, it can be assumed that the CO ₂ does not escape from the garage. It can then be triggered, for example, an alarm.

A door and / or door drive device for powering a door and / or a gate comprises a motor drive unit, a housing and the control device described above.

The control device is advantageously arranged on the housing. Thus, a simple communication between the control device and the door and / or door drive device can be realized, for example, by providing a simple cable connection. Alternatively or additionally, however, the control device can also be arranged on a unit to be mounted separately and provided for communication with the control device, so that it is advantageously possible to detect the atmospheric conditions even at a distance from the door and / or door drive device. Another alternative is to freely arrange the control device in the room in order to be able to monitor the atmospheric conditions in a targeted manner at desired positions in the room.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, a socket receiver is provided with a switched output for activating the motor drive unit, wherein the control device is designed to communicate with the socket receiver. This can for example be realized in that the control device is arranged in the socket receiver itself. Advantageously, the socket receiver has a power plug for plugging into a power outlet, for example in the garage or to be monitored with respect to its atmosphere, with a powered gate or a powered door to be closed space, and a socket for plugging in a power plug of another device. In particular, the power plug of the door drive or the door drive, which is to be controlled with the control device plug in. Thus, the control device can be trained as a separate and retrofittable for each drive unit that is easy to provide by plugging between power plug and socket with power. The output is preferably a signal line to the drive to be controlled.

It is particularly easy to retrofit different drives if a signal line is provided for each signal to be output. Most door drives are provided with signal inputs for external radio receivers or wired switches, for example, a stationary Wired remote control unit - eg switching unit - to connect. For this there is often an input for a full motion signal, often an input for a partial motion signal. There may also be a full open motion signal input, a full close motion signal input, and a partial open motion signal input. If, for example, the digital input receives a signal, the respective command is executed. Accordingly, the control device may be equipped with a plurality of signal cables (signal wires), which can be connected to the different signal inputs, including different door drives. To perform a complete, the control device outputs a signal pulse on the signal wire to be connected to the Vollöffnungsbewegungssignaleingang, corresponding to other movement command signals corresponding signal pulses (eg digital 0 or 1) on the other signal wire. Thus, the control device can be connected to different drive makes and drive models, and retrofitting already installed drives is extremely simple and without great installation effort for untrained persons possible.

For example, some gate operators have inputs for pulses from floating contacts (such as for switching a relay), whereby pulses at different inputs can be assigned by programming the gate drive with different functions. Thus, a first such input can be used to receive a pulse that initiates a full opening or closing movement, and a second input can be programmed to cause a pulse received here to partially open.

This type of wire connection can be provided in different embodiments of the control device. Particularly preferably, it is provided in the embodiment as a socket receiver. If, for example, the control device now provides a signal in the advantageous form of a pulse for opening the gate, a signal pulse is switched to the corresponding wire output of the socket receiver and the motor drive unit is activated.

Particularly preferred is the socket receiver with a radio receiver for remote control transmitters, such. Hand transmitter or stationary radio remote control transmitter provided. Thus can be retrofitted with the socket receiver even with third-party brands or existing gate drives a particular radio remote control system. Thus, door drives that receive on other frequencies can be retrofitted. It is e.g. it is possible to provide a new entrance gate with a modern entrance gate drive to an old garage door drive, and still provide both drives with the same remote control, e.g. on different keys of the same, to control. At the same time, the atmosphere of the garage can be monitored and adjusted by automatic control of the old garage door. This is just one of many application examples, many more options are given.

An advantageous garage door assembly includes a garage door, and preferably the door and / or door operator described above.

• a) Erfassen wenigstens einer Atmosphärenbedingung in einem durch die Tür und/oder das Tor verschließbaren Raum;
• b) Vergleichen der Atmosphärenbedingung mit wenigstens einem vordefinierten Grenzwert;
• c) Ausgeben eines Bewegungsbefehlssignales an eine Tür- und/oder Torantriebsvorrichtung zum Bewegen der Tür und/oder des Tores bei Unterschreiten oder Überschreiten des Grenzwertes.

In a method of moving a door and / or gate, the following steps are performed:

• a) detecting at least one atmosphere condition in a closable by the door and / or the door space;
• b) comparing the atmospheric condition with at least one predefined limit value;
• c) outputting a movement command signal to a door and / or door drive device for moving the door and / or the door when falling below or exceeding the limit value.

With this method, a door or a gate can be opened or closed fully automatically depending on the atmospheric conditions prevailing in the room.

In all aspects of the invention may be provided as a safety aspect, a real-time clock in the control device. The user or the manufacturer may specify certain times within which an automatic atmosphere-dependent motion initiation should be allowed or not. For example, can be specified that no opening occurs in the night, even if the humidity is too high inside or a gas concentration inside reaches too high a value. This keeps the door / gate closed at certain times.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:

1 a closed by a garage garage, wherein a door drive device is provided with a control device;

2 a detailed view of the door drive device 1 ;

3 the opening and closing of the in 1 shown gates with the door drive device 1 ;

4 the automatic opening of a wicket door;

5 Atmospheric conditions in the in 1 shown enclosed garage;

6 a detailed view of the control device 1 ;

7 a completely closed garage door;

8th a partially open garage door;

9 a fully open garage door; and

10 a socket receiver with a in 1 shown integrated control device.

1 shows a garage 10 passing through a garage door assembly 11 with a garage door - gate 12 - is closed and therefore a lockable room 14 forms. The gate 12 is through a door and / or door drive device 16 , in the present embodiment, a door drive device 18 , movable, ie it can be opened or closed.

In the room 14 are control devices at various positions 20 arranged, with which the door drive device 18 can be controlled. The control devices 20 each have a sensor device 22 on, with the at least one atmospheric condition 24 in the garage 10 can be detected. Further, each has control devices 20 each a signal output device 26 depending on which atmospheric condition 24 the respective sensor device 22 detects a movement command signal to the door drive device 18 spends so that this the gate 12 set in motion. To the movement command signal of the signal output device 26 to receive, the door drive device 18 a signal receiver 28 on.

The sensor devices 22 each have an internal sensor 21a on. Next, at least one of the sensor devices 22 an outdoor sensor 21b up, over a communication unit 21c wired (not shown) or wirelessly with a processor unit of the control device 20 is in communication connection.

It can per sensor device 22 a separate outdoor sensor 21b be provided. In the illustrated embodiment, there is only one outdoor sensor 21b shown. In one embodiment, a single outdoor sensor 21b with his communication unit 21c with the processor units of several control devices 20 to be in communication.

The outdoor sensor sends via the communication connection 21b a signal dependent on an outside atmospheric condition. Also the inside sensor 21c sends a signal dependent on an indoor atmosphere condition. The control device 20 is configured to provide a movement command signal in response to a comparison or equalization of the signals from the indoor sensor 21a and outdoor sensor 21b leave.

Every sensor 21 . 21b may have a sensor for measuring a humidity. As a result, a comparison or a delta or a difference between a humidity inside and a humidity outside by a comparative measurement is available. This delta or the difference may be subjected to a limit comparison in order to then issue a movement command signal depending on exceeding / falling below predetermined limit values.

In 2 is the door operator 18 shown in detail, with a lid 30 a housing 32 is shown removed and thus the view of a motor drive unit 34 the door drive device 18 free. The door drive device 18 is as a tow drive 36 However, it is also possible to use other forms of door drive devices 18 provide, for example, a direct drive, not shown.

In 3 is represented by arrows, as the door drive device 18 the tow drive 36 moved around the gate 12 to open and close.

Additionally or alternatively to open the in 1 shown gates 12 It is also possible via a door and / or door drive device 18 a door 38 fully automatic to open and close, as for example in 4 is shown. This may be, for example, a wicket door 40 in a sectional door 42 but it is also possible to do general doors 38 , the rooms 14 close, fully automatically open and close. For example, a front door (not shown) may be provided with a door drive associated with one or more of the control devices 20 is controllable.

For detecting atmospheric conditions 24 in the garage 10 in 1 are the control devices 20 arranged at different positions. For example, one of the control devices 20 on the housing 32 the door drive device 18 arranged. Two more control devices 20 are free in the room 14 arranged a control devices 20 near an exhaust of a vehicle 44 and a control device 20 in the area of the gate 12 , In addition, at least one outdoor sensor 21b intended. Also, in embodiments not shown a control device 20 be arranged outside with a sensor device to detect an external atmosphere condition, such as exceeding or falling below an outside temperature, so as to open or close the door. As a result, for example, frost in the garage can be counteracted.

The sensor devices 22 the control devices 20 in 1 In the present embodiment, different atmospheric conditions may be used 24 to capture. However, it is also possible to selectively only one atmosphere condition 24 capture. Examples of this are in 5 shown. The sensor device 22 For example, here is a temperature 45a and a print 45b in the room 14 capture and also decide if these values have a certain limit 46 have exceeded or fallen below. At the same time it is also possible a draft 48 , ie the movement of air, to capture or even the concentration of in the room 14 existing gases, such as water 50 , indicating the humidity in the room 14 close, or CO ₂ 52 (or other potentially harmful gases such as CO or NOx).

The control device 20 points as in 6 can be seen next to the sensor device 22 and the signal output device 26 a storage device 54 on, in the at least one predetermined limit 46 can be stored. However, it is also possible to have a plurality of predetermined limits 46 to store, for example, for different atmospheric conditions 24 (Temperature 45a , Print 45b , Humidity 50 , CO or CO ₂ content, air movement) or more limit values 46 for a single atmospheric condition 24 (first limit 46 , second limit 46 ). Next, the control device 20 a receiving module 70 to which the signals from the communication unit 21c of the outdoor sensor 21c can receive. The processor unit 72 is designed to compensate or compare between signals from indoor sensor 21a and outdoor sensor 21b perform.

For example, a difference of signal values is formed and this difference is compared with limit values. For example, a difference .DELTA.T from internal temperature T _i and outside temperature T _{a is} formed. Or a difference ΔLF from the humidity LF inside and the humidity LF outside is formed.

In the control device 20 are stored different sequence programs. One of them provides that an atmosphere-condition-dependent opening / closing takes place only if such an opening / closure proves to be expedient from the difference .DELTA.T, .DELTA.LF from the external condition and the interior condition. For example, an opening for lowering a humidity in the garage does not make sense if the outside air humidity is greater than the inside air humidity.

Next, the control device 20 a comparison device 56 on, with that of the sensor device 22 detected atmospheric condition 24 with the stored limit value 46 can be compared.

Only when the stored limit 46 by the actually measured value of the atmospheric condition 24 is exceeded or fallen below depending on the desired room climate, is then by the signal output device 26 a movement command signal to the door drive device 18 issued to the gate 12 move accordingly.

It is possible that on the one hand an opening command signal and on the other hand, a closing movement signal is output. If more than one limit 46 for an atmospheric condition 24 can be defined via the signal output device 26 based on the duration of the output pulse also be controlled, whether the gate 12 completely or only partially closed or opened. For example, a like in 7 shown closed gate when exceeding a first limit 46 - For example, a first temperature 45a - up to the in 8th shown position, so a temperature compensation between garage 10 and the outside environment 58 to enable. However, it is also possible to score the goal 12 right on the in 9 shown completely open position of the gate 12 to move, so a stronger exchange between the garage 10 and the outside environment 58 to enable.

The atmosphere condition may be an absolute measurement obtained by direct measurement or a relative measurement obtained by comparative measurement, especially inside and outside.

As in further 6 shown, the control device 20 according to one embodiment, a real-time clock 74 and a user interface 76 for selecting periods within which the atmosphere-dependent motion control is allowed or not allowed. Depending on the actual time and the set periods, an atmospheric motion signal output is therefore allowed or blocked. For example, it can be avoided that a garage door opens at night, even if it would be advantageous according to the atmospheric conditions. Here the user can provide security against unauthorized access against favorable indoor climate.

10 shows the arrangement of the control device 20 in a socket receiver 60 . the motor drive unit 34 with a power outlet 62 combines. The socket receiver 60 may receive radio remote control signals so as to apply control pulses or motion command signals on a signal cable connected to a signal input terminal of the door operator 64 to give and thus specifically the motor drive unit 34 to activate. In particular, the signal cable has 64 a first signal wire connected to a full-motion pulse terminal 64a and a second signal wire connected to a partial movement pulse input 64b on. The gate operator may be switched so that a first pulse on the full motion pulse port initiates a full opening movement and a second pulse initiates a full closing movement, a third pulse in turn an opening movement and so on. Then, such a first signal wire is sufficient 64a off, and should also be a partial opening be possible, nor the second signal wire 64b , But it can also be provided a circuit in which opening commands and closing commands are initiated by pulses on different ports on the door drive. In this case, a third signal wire (not shown) is provided for the closing command signals.

The socket receiver 60 can receive radio remote control signals from corresponding door drive hand transmitters, such as a handheld transmitter HSD, as it is commercially available from Hörmann KG. Thus, even an older make or a foreign make of door drive with the socket receiver 60 be retrofitted to a particular radio remote control system.

In the present embodiment, the control device is 20 in the socket receiver 60 arranged and has to communicate with the socket receiver 60 a simple cable connection 66 on. The control device 20 is thus at a separate from the motor drive unit 34 arranged unit 68 arranged. It is also possible to use the sensor device 22 spaced to the receptacle receiver 60 to arrange, with a communication would be possible, for example via a radio signal. Accordingly, a wired or wireless communication with an external sensor to be attached outside 21b respectively.

By inserting the described control device 20 can a door 38 or a goal 12 automatically via the humidity 50 , a CO ₂ concentration 52 , a temperature 45a and similar atmospheric conditions 24 to be controlled. The sensor device 22 Can also be used in combination with a socket receiver 60 with switching output 64 be realized, so that, for example, a simple retrofitting or retrofitting garage door drives to a radio interface is possible. The socket receiver 60 in this case has a sensor whose evaluated output signals then trigger or influence the switching signal to be output.

Due to the integrated sensor device 22 For example, a built-in humidity sensor or an integrated CO ₂ sensor, can then at a certain humidity exceeded 50 or when a certain CO ₂ concentration is exceeded 52 an impulse on the switching output 64 be issued. It can also drive 36 only a partial opening of the gate 12 to be triggered. It is also conceivable that falls below a certain humidity 50 or a specific CO ₂ concentration 52 a new impulse is issued, leaving the gate 12 then it is closed.

The automatic opening and closing of the gate 12 or a door 38 However, it can also be independent of a socket receiver 60 depending on the humidity 50 , a CO ₂ concentration 52 , a temperature 45a etc. are realized, for example, when the control device 20 is integrated in the door and / or door drive device itself or in components connected thereto.

Quite independently, such a sensor device 22 but also free in a room 14 be arranged and communicate with the desired elements, for example via radio.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

 garage

11

 garage door arrangement

12

 gate

14

 room

16

 Door and / or door drive device

18

 door drive

20

 control device

21a

 internal sensor

21b

 outdoor sensor

21c

 communication unit

22

 sensor device

24

 atmospheric condition

26

 Signal output device

28

 pulse receiver

30

 cover

32

 casing

34

 Motor drive unit

36

 caterpillar drive

38

 door

40

 wicket

42

 sectional

44

 vehicle

45a

 temperature

45b

 print

46

 limit

48

 draft

50

 water

52

CO ₂

54

 memory device

56

 comparator

58

 external environment

60

 outlet receiver

62

 socket

64

 signal cable

64a

 first signal wire

64b

 second signal wire

66

 cable connection

68

 unit

70

 receiver module

72

 processor unit

74

 Real Time Clock

76

 User interface

Claims (18)

Control device ( 20 ) for controlling a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ), comprising a sensor device ( 22 ) for detecting at least one atmosphere condition ( 24 ) one through a door ( 38 ) and / or a goal ( 12 ) lockable space ( 14 ) and a signal output device ( 26 ) for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmospheric condition ( 24 ) to a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) to move the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ), wherein the sensor device ( 22 ) an interior sensor ( 21a ) for mounting inside the room ( 14 ) and an outdoor sensor ( 21b ) for mounting outside the room ( 14 ) or outdoors, wherein the control device for comparing or adjusting signals of the inner sensor ( 21a ) and the outdoor sensor ( 21b ) and wherein the signal output device ( 26 ) is adapted to output the movement command signal depending on the adjustment or comparison result. Control device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the control device ( 20 ), in particular the sensor device ( 22 ) is configured to form a difference between the inner sensor signal and the outer sensor signal and the signal output device ( 26 ) is adapted to output a movement command signal when the difference exceeds or falls below at least one threshold value. Control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the internal sensor ( 21a ) has an interior humidity sensor for detecting an internal humidity in the room and the outdoor sensor ( 21b ) has an external humidity sensor for detecting an external humidity outside the room or outdoors, wherein the signal output device ( 26 ) is adapted to emit the movement command signal depending on a comparison between internal humidity and external humidity. Control device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor device ( 22 ) for detecting a temperature ( 45a ) and / or a print ( 45b ) and / or a draft ( 48 ) and / or a concentration of gases present in the atmosphere, in particular CO ₂ ( 52 ), is trained. Control device ( 20 ) for controlling a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ), comprising a sensor device ( 22 ) for detecting at least one atmosphere condition ( 24 ) one through a door ( 38 ) and / or a goal ( 12 ) lockable space ( 14 ) and a signal output device ( 26 ) for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmospheric condition ( 24 ) to a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) to move the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ), characterized in that the sensor device ( 22 ) for detecting a temperature ( 45a ) and / or a print ( 45b ) and / or a draft ( 48 ) and / or a humidity ( 50 ) and / or a concentration of gases present in the atmosphere, in particular CO ₂ ( 52 ), is trained. Control device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a real-time clock ( 74 ) and that the control device ( 20 ) is adapted to the signal output device ( 26 ) for the delivery of the command movement signal as a function of the real-time clock ( 74 ) to control. Control device ( 20 ) for controlling a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ), comprising a sensor device ( 22 ) for detecting at least one atmosphere condition ( 24 ) one through a door ( 38 ) and / or a goal ( 12 ) lockable space ( 14 ) and a signal output device ( 26 ) for outputting a movement command signal depending on the detected atmospheric condition ( 24 ) to a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) to move the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ), characterized in that a real time clock ( 74 ) and that the control device ( 20 ) is adapted to the signal output device ( 26 ) for the delivery of the command movement signal as a function of the real-time clock ( 74 ) to control. Control device according to Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that a user interface ( 76 ) for specifying periods within which an automatic atmospheric-dependent movement is permitted or not allowed, and in that the control device is designed to allow or block the atmospheric emission of command signals in correspondingly set time periods. Control device ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a memory device ( 54 ) for storing predetermined limits ( 46 ) for the atmospheric condition ( 24 ) and a limit comparison device ( 56 ) for comparing the detected atmospheric condition ( 24 ) with the stored limits ( 46 ) is provided. Control device ( 20 ) according to claim 9, characterized in that the signal output device ( 26 ) for issuing an opening command signal for opening the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) when a limit value is exceeded ( 46 ) and / or for issuing a closing command signal to close the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) falls below a limit value ( 46 ) is trained. Control device ( 20 ) according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that in the memory device ( 54 ) for the atmospheric condition ( 24 ) at least two limit values ( 46 ) are stored, wherein the control device ( 20 ) is designed such that when the first limit value ( 46 ) for activating a partial opening of the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) a partial movement signal for driving in a partial opening position is output and when the second limit value ( 46 ) a full-opening command signal for activating a full opening of the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ), and / or wherein the control device ( 20 ) is designed such that when falling below the second limit ( 46 ) for activating a partial closing of the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) a Teilschließbewegungsbefehlssignal is output and when falling below the first limit ( 46 ) for activating a complete closing of the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) and full closing motion signal is output. Control device ( 20 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that for detecting local differences in the atmospheric condition ( 24 ) in one through a door ( 38 ) and / or a goal ( 12 ) lockable room ( 14 ) and / or in the room and outside the room and / or in the room and in the open air and / or outside the room and / or outdoors several sensor devices ( 22 ) are arranged spaced from each other. Door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) for powering a door ( 38 ) and / or a gate ( 12 ), comprising a motor drive unit ( 34 ), a housing ( 32 ) and a control device ( 20 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the control device ( 20 ) on the housing ( 32 ) and / or that the control device ( 20 ) on a separately mounted and for communication with the control device ( 20 ) unit ( 68 ) and / or that the control device ( 20 ) free in space ( 14 ) is arranged. Door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) according to one of claims 13 or 14, characterized in that a socket receiver ( 60 ) with a switched signal output ( 64 ) for activating the motor drive unit ( 34 ) is provided, wherein the control device ( 20 ) for communicating with the socket receiver ( 60 ) is formed or part of the same. Garage door assembly ( 11 ) with a garage door ( 12 ) and a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) according to any one of claims 13 to 15. Method for moving a door ( 38 ) and / or a gate ( 12 ) comprising the steps of: a) detecting at least one atmosphere condition ( 24 ) in one through the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) lockable room ( 14 ) and / or an atmospheric condition difference in and out of the room or outdoors b) comparing the atmospheric condition ( 24 ) or the atmospheric pressure difference with at least one predefined limit value ( 46 ); c) outputting a movement command signal to a door and / or door drive device ( 16 ) to move the door ( 38 ) and / or the gate ( 12 ) falls below or exceeds the limit value ( 46 ). The method of claim 17, characterized by allowing or blocking the outputting of the motion command signal in response to user preferences, such as, in particular, real-time spaces.

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