DE202013011511U1 - Device for the electrical supply of an electric motor for driving a mobile gate element and system for operating such a device - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1; 1 ') for the electrical supply of an electric motor (2) for driving a mobile element (3) of a gate (5), in particular a gate wing, the device comprising: output poles (6) for the electrical supply of the electrical motor, Connection poles (7) for connection to an electrical main supply source (8) and connection poles (9) for connection to an electrical auxiliary supply source (10) in the manner of an automobile vehicle battery.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for electrical supply and for controlling an electric motor for driving a mobile gate element, in particular a gate leaf. The invention also relates to a system for driving a mobile gate element, in particular a gate leaf, the system having such a device for electrical supply and for the control. The invention is also directed to a home automation installation having such a system. Finally, the invention relates to a method for operating such a device for electrical supply and for control.

It is known to provide an electromechanical system for actuating one or more mobile elements of a door that closes off property or terrain.

Such an electromechanical system generally comprises an actuator of the one or more mobile elements and a control device that allows to supply the actuator and thus to convert received control commands of a user into movement processes of the mobile element (s). Such an electromechanical system is powered by the commercial electrical network.

In certain cases, such a system poses problems.

Particularly in the case of a power interruption, the electromechanical system is no longer supplied and it is no longer possible to supply the actuator for the actuation of the mobile or the elements. In order to remedy this problem, it is customary to provide an auxiliary battery in the area of the electromechanical system, which at least temporarily allows the supply of the actuator and consequently the actuation of the mobile element (s).

However, in certain cases, due to economic and / or space constraints, it is not possible to provide a battery, or in other cases, especially during a longer power outage, the capacity of the battery is insufficient to maintain the mobile element (s) during a desired period of time to press. A fault in the control electronics of the system is also problematic. To remedy these problems, it is envisaged to be able to switch off the electromechanical system of the mobile or the elements in order to operate this or this manually. For obvious security reasons, but also for the sake of the architecture of the system, the means allowing a shutdown of the electromechanical system are located within the enclosure so that they are easily accessible only from within the enclosure. These resources could be located outside, but the complexity of the architecture and the cost of the shutdown means would then be an obstacle. Therefore, a problem arises when the user, who wishes to control the opening of the door, is outside the enclosure and the electromechanical system does not respond to a control command to open the door. In fact, in such a case, there is no solution but to exceed the fence to shut down the electromechanical system.

The object of the invention is to provide a device for electrical supply of an electric motor, which allows to solve the above-mentioned problems and which improves the electrical supply devices known in the prior art. In particular, the invention proposes an electrical supply device which allows to control the opening of a gate, even if a supply by the commercial electrical network is not present or an auxiliary battery arranged in the region of the gate is not present or if it is defective. The invention is also directed to a system for driving a mobile gate element, in particular a gate leaf, the system having such a device for electrical supply and for the control. The invention is also directed to a method of operating such a device for electrical supply and for control.

According to the invention, the device for supplying electrical power to an electric motor for driving a mobile gate element, in particular a gate, on: output poles for supplying electrical power to the electric motor, connection poles for connection to a main electrical supply source and connection poles for connection to an auxiliary electrical supply source like a Automotive vehicle battery.

The device may have a first connection element for releasable connection to the auxiliary supply source, in particular a socket, wherein the connection poles for connection to the auxiliary electrical supply source may be located on the first connection element.

The device may be an adaptation element for adjusting the power and / or of the current and / or voltage of the electrical supply provided by the auxiliary source.

The adjustment element may comprise a limiting element for limiting the power and / or the current and / or the voltage of the electrical supply provided by the auxiliary source.

The device may include an electrical switching element electrically connecting the output poles for electrical supply of the electric motor to the terminal poles for connection to the automotive battery type auxiliary electric supply source, in particular an electric switching element allowing to control only opening of the gate element or opening and control a closing of the gate element.

The electrical switching element may be a key contactor and / or a dead-man switching element.

The device may include an element for disconnecting the main supply source which disconnects the main supply source when the auxiliary electric supply source is connected to the device.

The device may have a receiving element for receiving a connection cable for connection to the auxiliary electrical supply source.

The output poles for supplying electrical power to the electric motor may be arranged so as not to be accessible from outside an enclosure closed by the gate, in particular the output poles for the electrical supply of the electric motor and the connection poles for connection to the auxiliary vehicle power supply are arranged at substantially opposite locations of the device, or the output poles for the electrical supply of the electric motor can be arranged under a protection which is removable by means of a tool, in particular by means of a special tool.

A system for driving a gate element, in particular a gate leaf, has a device as defined above and an electric motor.

The system may include a connection cable for connection to an auxiliary electrical supply source.

The cable may include a second connector for releasable connection to the auxiliary power source, in particular a plug, wherein the first and second connector cooperate to connect the auxiliary power source to the power device.

The cable may be permanently connected to the supply device electrically.

The cable may also include a stopper like a cigarette lighter plug.

• – Detektieren des Anschlusses der elektrischen Hilfsversorgungsquelle an der Vorrichtung;
• – Trennen der elektrischen Hauptversorgungsquelle von einem elektrischen Schaltelement, das die elektrischen Quellen mit dem Motor verbindet;
• – Anschließen des elektrischen Schaltelements an die elektrische Hilfsversorgungsquelle. Das Verfahren kann die folgenden Schritte aufweisen:
• – Detektieren der Trennung der elektrischen Hilfsversorgungsquelle von der Vorrichtung;
• – Anschließen des elektrischen Schaltelements an die elektrische Hauptversorgungsquelle.

A method of operating a device as defined above comprises the following steps:

• - detecting the connection of the auxiliary electric supply source to the device;
• Disconnecting the main electrical supply source from an electrical switching element which connects the electrical sources to the motor;
• - Connecting the electrical switching element to the auxiliary electric supply source. The method may include the following steps:
• - Detecting the separation of the auxiliary electric supply source of the device;
• - Connecting the electrical switching element to the main electrical supply source.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the figures, which illustrate embodiments which are not limiting in nature.

1 is a diagram of a first embodiment of a building services installation according to the invention.

2 is a diagram of a second embodiment of a building services installation according to the invention.

A first embodiment of a building services installation according to the invention 20 is below with reference to 1 described.

The technical installation 20 is preferably an installation of a motorized door 5 , For example, an installation of a motorized door with a mobile element, in particular a wing or shop, or with a slidable element, or an installation of a motorized door with two mobile elements 3 . 4 , in particular two wings. In 1 is an installation of a motorized gate 5 with two wings 3 . 4 shown.

The technical installation preferably has a gate 5 and a system 30 for driving the mobile element or elements 3 . 4 of the gate. Of course, in the case where the gate has two mobile elements, the drive system may have separate motors to operate each of the mobile elements. Nevertheless, in 1 in an effort to simplify a single one of the engines represented, the one whose Task is it, the mobile element 3 drive. In this embodiment, the mobile elements 3 and 4 for example wings. An automobile vehicle 100 is not part of the technical installation.

The system 30 for driving an element 3 of the gate 5 has an electric motor 2 for driving the mobile element 3 and a device 1 for supplying and controlling the electric motor 2 on. In addition, the system can be a connection cable 15 for connection to an auxiliary electric power source 10 exhibit. The electric engine 2 is preferably a DC electric motor, for example, a 24 V DC electric motor. Corresponding solutions may be considered for other types of motors, in particular those supplied with an alternating current or universal motors, and / or for other voltage values.

Preferably, the cable has an element at a first of its ends 16 for releasable connection, which allows the supply device 1 detachable to the auxiliary supply source 10 to join. For example, the element 16 for releasably connecting, a first male (plug) or female (socket) plug cooperating with a second female or male plug for coupling or electrically connecting the auxiliary power source to the supply source. The second plug is part of an element contained in the supply device 11 for detachable connection. Alternatively, the cable may be permanently connected to the supply device electrically. In this case, a receiving element should be provided to accommodate the cable. Such an element is described below.

The cable may also have another element at a second of its ends 17 for detachable connection to the auxiliary electric supply source 10 exhibit. This plug is preferably a male cigarette lighter type electrical plug that is compatible with cigarette lighter devices 18 the automobile vehicles 100 or is compatible with any other standard power outlet (socket) of the automobile body housing. Specifically, the auxiliary electric supply source 10 an electric battery of an automobile vehicle 100 , Generally, the auxiliary electric power source may be a portable battery of any type. Most users who appear in the area of the gate to pass it have an automobile vehicle that has a battery 10 Is provided. In such an automotive vehicle, the battery is over a wiring 19 with a cigarette lighter device 18 and / or with another supply tap (socket) of the same standard or another standard.

The cable may additionally or alternatively comprise any other element that allows electrical connection to a battery of an automotive vehicle, in particular terminals.

The device 1 for the electrical supply of the electric motor 2 for driving the mobile element 3 of the gate 5 has exit poles 6 for the electrical supply of the electric motor, connecting poles 7 for connection to a main electrical power source 8th and connecting poles 9 for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source 10 on.

The supply device has, for example, a control element 41 , an interface element 42 and an electrical switching element 13 on. The interface element allows the output poles 6 for electrical supply, the control element 41 , the electrical switching element 13 and the connection poles 9 for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source 10 to pair.

The control element 41 can via connection poles 7 from the main electrical supply source 8th be supplied. The control element 41 allows mainly in a normal operating situation of the system to supply the motor in response to the commands issued by a user control. The commands are sent, for example, from remote control points which are connected to the control element via wired or wireless path, in particular radio. Specifically, in this situation, the supply voltage of the motor to the poles "motor 1 Supplied to the control element. Incidentally, in this situation, the electrical switching element 13 can also be used to implement the user's control commands. Concretely, according to the action of the user on the electric switching element 13 different poles of the control element 41 electrically connected and this is in the range of the control element 41 evaluated. The consequence is that the electrical voltage at the poles "motor 1 "Depends on the evaluations. These evaluations can be made in particular in a logical processing unit 44 be performed.

The interface element 42 mainly has a detection element 43 for detecting a connection of the auxiliary electric supply source 10 , Switch 14 . 141 , an adaptation element 12 for adjusting the power and / or the current of the electrical supply provided by the auxiliary source and optionally a fuse 45 on. The detection element and the switches form a relay. When a voltage to the If the detection element appears in Poland, the switches go from the in 1 shown state in its other switching state. The result is that the engine 2 no longer from the control element 41 can be supplied from, but only from the auxiliary electric supply source 10 can be supplied via the electrical switching element 13 and the adjustment element 12 for adjusting the power and / or the current and / or the voltage of the electrical supply. The adaptation element advantageously has a limiting element 121 for limiting the power and / or the current and / or the voltage of the electrical supply. In particular, this limiting element is active when the motor starts (where typically a peak of the called power occurs) and / or when arriving at the end position or when hitting an obstacle (where also typically a peak of the called power occurs). This element can ensure protection of persons meeting the obstacle detection standard. In the case of a detection of a rapid increase in current, the adaptation element is interrupted 12 and / or the limiting element 121 the supply of the engine. It is also conceivable that the resumption of the movement takes place only if the user makes a special operation on the electrical switching element: for example, a return to an initial position. Examples of electrical switching elements are given below. The supply of the engine 2 through the auxiliary electric power source 10 advantageously also takes place via a fuse 45 , As a result, the auxiliary power source, in particular the electrical circuit of the vehicle, is protected. For this purpose, the fuse is advantageously more sensitive and / or faster than the fuse located in the vehicle between the battery and an electrical tap 18 located. It should also be noted that in this embodiment, a single state of the electrical switching element 13 allowed the electric motor 2 to supply with the auxiliary electric supply source. The motor 2 Thus, it can only rotate in one direction when powered by the auxiliary electric power source. The consequence is that in this situation the activity of the engine can only open the gate.

The adaptation element 12 for adapting the power and / or the current of the electrical supply allowed, damaging the electrical circuit of the automotive vehicle 100 in which the auxiliary electric power source is located to avoid. The fuse 45 provides additional protection.

Advantageously, the interface element 42 an already mentioned above item 11 for releasable connection to, for example, a socket, with the poles 9 for connection to the auxiliary electrical supply source in the region of the connection element 11 are located.

As mentioned above, the electrical switching element connects 13 the exit poles 6 for the electrical supply of the electric motor electrically to the poles 9 for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source 10 , Advantageously, the electrical switching element is a key contactor. Preferably, the operation of the dead-man type, that is, the engine is activated only as long as an effect on the electrical switching element is maintained.

As mentioned above, the shooters form 14 Part of an element for disconnecting from the main electric power source that disconnects the main electric power supply source when the auxiliary electric power source is connected to the device.

Advantageously, the supply device 1 a receiving element 46 for receiving the connection cable 15 for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source. Alternatively, the receiving element may be located outside the supply device. However, the receiving element may be part of the drive system 30 can even be located outside the drive system, but part of the technical installation 20 be. This receiving element can be located in particular in a pillar that carries the gate. Advantageously, the receiving element is closed by a door which can be unlocked with the aid of a key. Advantageously, this key is still the same, which allows to operate the key switch. The receiving element may be located in a mailbox or consist of a chamber of a mailbox. The cable can also be accommodated in the automobile vehicle. In this latter case, it is a connection element 11 which could be advantageously arranged in a receptacle, such as the mailbox.

The output poles are advantageous 6 arranged to provide electrical power to the electric motor so that they are not accessible from outside the enclosure closed by the gate. In fact, it is of interest that the connecting element 13 ( 11 ) can not be short-circuited. For example, the output poles 6 for the electrical supply of the electric motor and the poles 9 for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source 10 arranged at substantially opposite locations of the supply device. Alternatively, the output poles 6 for the electrical supply of the electric motor below a protection, such as a cover, be arranged, which is removable by means of a tool, in particular a special tool.

An implementation of a method for operating a supply device according to the invention 1 is described below.

Suppose the main electrical supply is defective. The user noticed this defect. He now decides, as an auxiliary electric power source, the battery of his automobile vehicle 100 to use.

In a first step, the user unfolds the cable 15 and closes an electrical tap 18 of the automobile vehicle to the supply poles 9 at. Thus, the auxiliary electric power source is at the supply poles 9 connected.

In a second step, the detection element detects 43 the presence of a voltage at the poles 9 , This causes the switching of the switches 14 . 141 from her in 1 shown state in its other state. This also causes the separation between the poles 6 and Poland "engine 1 "Of the control element 41 ,

In a third step, the user operates the switching element 13 , The motor 2 is now powered by the auxiliary electric power source. The motor then drives the opening of the mobile element 3 of the gate 5 at.

In a fourth step, the user disconnects the auxiliary electric supply source from the poles 9 For example, on the plugs 17 and 18 , This has the consequence that the detection element is deactivated and the switches 14 and 141 in their in 1 return to the state shown.

In a fifth step, the user can enter the enclosure near the gate and turn off the engines, especially the engine 2 which allows to drive the mobile elements of the gate.

A second embodiment of a building services installation according to the invention 20 ' is below with reference to 2 described.

The technical installation 20 ' differs from the house-technical installation described above only by their switching element 13 ' and consequently through the cabling of the interface element 42 ' , Concretely, in this embodiment, the switching element 13 ' and the wiring such that it is possible once the auxiliary electric power source at the poles 9 is connected to control the opening and closing of an element of the gate.

The system 30 ' is different from the system 30 in the same way. The supply device 1' is different from the supply device 1 in the same way.

It is possible that the voltage of the auxiliary electric power source has a voltage, for example 12 V, which differs from the nominal supply voltage of the motor 24 V. This is not very annoying as soon as the motor powered by the voltage of the auxiliary power source allows the motor and thus the mobile element of the door to which it is mechanically connected to be actuated.

Advantageously, the interface element is configured such that the switching element 13 allows to control the activation of the motor and thus the actuation of the mobile element when the supply device is powered by the main electrical supply source or when the supply device is operating normally and such that the switching element allows the activation of the motor and thus the actuation of the mobile To control elements when the supply device is powered by the auxiliary electric supply source. In this latter case, the control possibility may be limited to a single direction of movement of the mobile element.

When the supply device is powered by the main electrical supply source or when the supply device is operating normally, the interface element advantageously acts with the control element 41 together to control the activation of the motor and thus the actuation of the mobile element.

Claims (16)

Contraption ( 1 ; 1' ) for the electrical supply of an electric motor ( 2 ) for driving a mobile element ( 3 ) of a gate ( 5 ), in particular a gate leaf, the device comprising: output poles ( 6 ) for the electrical supply of the electric motor, connecting poles ( 7 ) for connection to a main electrical supply source ( 8th ) and connection poles ( 9 ) for connection to an auxiliary electric power source ( 10 ) in the manner of an automobile battery. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a first connecting element ( 11 ) for releasably connecting to the auxiliary power source, in particular a socket, having the terminal poles ( 9 ) for connection to the auxiliary electrical supply source in the region of the first connection element ( 11 ) are located. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an adaptation element ( 12 ) for adjusting the power and / or the current and / or the voltage of the electrical supply provided by the auxiliary source. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the adaptation element is a limiting element ( 121 ) for limiting the power and / or the current and / or the voltage of the electrical supply provided by the auxiliary source. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an electrical switching element ( 13 ; 13 ' ) having the output poles ( 6 ) for the electrical supply of the electric motor is electrically connected to the terminal poles ( 9 ) for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source ( 10 ) in the manner of an automotive battery, in particular an electrical switching element, which allows to control only an opening of the gate element or to control an opening and closing of the gate element. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the electrical switching element ( 13 ; 13 ' ) a key contactor ( 13 ; 13 ' ) and / or a switching element of the "dead man" type. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is an element ( 14 ) for disconnecting from the main supply source which disconnects the main supply source when the auxiliary electric supply source ( 10 ) is connected to the device. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a receiving element ( 46 ) for receiving a connection cable ( 15 ) for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output poles ( 6 ) are arranged for the electrical supply of the electric motor so that they are not accessible from outside an enclosure closed by the gate, in particular the output poles ( 6 ) for the electrical supply of the electric motor and the connection poles ( 9 ) for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source ( 10 ) are arranged at substantially opposite locations of the device, or the output poles ( 6 ) are arranged for the electrical supply of the electric motor under a protection which can be removed by means of a tool, in particular by means of a special tool. Contraption ( 1 ; 1' ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: - means for detecting the connection of the auxiliary electric supply source ( 10 ) on the device; A device for disconnecting the main electrical supply source from an electrical switching element ( 13 ; 13 ' ) connecting the electrical sources to the motor; and - a device for connecting the electrical switching element ( 13 ; 13 ' ) to the auxiliary electrical supply source ( 10 ). Apparatus according to claim 10, comprising: means for detecting the disconnection of said auxiliary electric power source (16) 10 ) from the device; and - a device for connecting the electrical switching element ( 13 ; 13 ' ) to the main electrical supply source. System for driving an element ( 3 ) of a gate ( 5 ), in particular a gate leaf, the system comprising a device ( 1 ; 1' ) according to one of the preceding claims and an electric motor ( 2 ) having. System according to claim 12, with a connecting cable ( 15 ) for connection to the auxiliary electric supply source. System according to claim 13, characterized in that the cable has a second connecting element ( 16 ) for releasable connection to the auxiliary power source, in particular a plug, wherein the first and the second connecting element cooperate to connect the auxiliary power source to the supply device. System according to claim 12, characterized in that the cable is permanently connected to the supply device. System according to claim 12 to 14, characterized in that the cable also has a plug ( 17 ) in the manner of a cigarette lighter stopper.

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