DE20221630U1 - Operator system for aperture member comprises power supply module, control signal supplier and operator - Google Patents

Abstract

The operator system is designed for operating a movable sash associated with the aperture member, e.g. for opening and closing of the aperture. The operator system comprises a power supply module (8), a control signal supplier and an operator (2). A connection module (4) and receiver facilitates reception of control signals from a control. The operator (2) and the power supply module is connected to the connection module. The receiver or a connecting interface for the receiver is comprised in the operator system in such a manner that control signals may be transmitted to the operator. An independent claim is included for an aperture member.

Description

Territory of invention

The The invention relates to an operating system for an opening member such as a window or a door according to the generic term of claim 1, comprising a fixed frame and a movable element such as having a movable wing, wherein the operating system designed to operate the movable element, which is the opening member is assigned, e.g. to open and closing the opening, and relates to an opening member such as a window or door according to the preamble of claim 13, which has a fixed frame and a movable element such as a movable wing having, wherein the opening member an operating system for operating the movable element, that the opening member is assigned, e.g. to open and closing the opening.

background the invention

driven Controls for windows and similar Components are in a great variety of designs known.

Examples of such controls according to the prior art are described for example in the GB 2 239 896 A No. 5,006,766 A, US 5,313,737 A, US 5,355,059 A, US 5,449,987 A and US 5,813,171. However, all of these prior art controls are designed for installation on windows, etc. in conjunction with the actual installation or retrofit kit. Thus, the actual installation of such a control element is associated with considerable effort, for example to install the drive elements in the windows, to install the power supply, to install the controls, to set up the systems, etc.

The mentioned above U.S. 5,813,171 A describes an arrangement for opening and closing a sash across from a window frame. This arrangement has a housing, an electric motor, a drive train, a gear mechanism and a clutch mechanism. Furthermore, the arrangement an operating arm for opening or close of the window. The housing is in a recess of the wing housed, and supply and control lines to the engine extend from the motor to the post, e.g. along the operating arm. The Power supply and control arrangement is not described in detail, but they have to obviously to be specially installed, and facilities for Remote control are obviously not included. This operating system according to the state the technique can be integrated into the design of the window, e.g. at the time of manufacture, and retrofitting is also possible. The insertion of the operating system and especially of the housing in however, the window requires special capabilities, e.g. for manufacturing the recess in the wing, around the supply and Control cables, etc. to install. In the description will be nonetheless mentioned, that retrofitting simply by installing a new wing containing the control box reaches can become, whereby the old wing becomes superfluous. Thus, employing this system according to the prior art is labor intensive and, especially if a new wing is bought and installed must be, comparatively expensive.

The WO 99/32748 A1 describes a drive system for a revolving door. This System includes an electromechanical drive unit to a Drive motor, a transmission and a load transfer unit comprises. This drive unit is available together with a power supply, a receiver for control signals and a control unit received in a recess in the door leaf becomes. This drive system according to the state The technology is specially designed for revolving doors and not for installation usually used windows, doors etc. provided. Furthermore, the installation of the system according to the state requires the technique that a recess is available or in the sheet the door and supply lines must be installed, e.g. from the power supply and the recess to a power supply line in the building. Thus, the onset of this system according to the prior art on turnstiles limited and is comparatively labor intensive and comparatively expensive.

It it has been found that there is a need for an operator system which can be installed and in particular put into operation can, without unnecessary Expense costs, etc. In particular, it has been found that it an urgent need for gives an operating system that during or not in direct connection with the production of the one in question Window or the door in question etc. can be installed.

It It has also been found that there is a need for an operating system to a customer as a unit together with the window, the door etc., and that such a unit with only a few work activities can be put into operation on the part of the customer.

These needs are met by the present invention.

Other Advantages and objects achieved by the invention are described below.

Summary the invention

As specified in claim 1, the invention relates to an operating system for an opening member, like For example, a window or door that has a fixed frame and a movable element such as a movable one wing , wherein the operating system for operating the movable Configured element which is associated with the opening member, e.g. to open and closing the opening, and wherein the operating system includes means for powering, a Device for providing control signals and a control unit having a drive device. According to the invention, the device for power supply, as in the characterizing part of claim 1, a power supply module, and the system comprises a connection module and a receiving device for enabling a reception of control signals from a control device, wherein the control unit and the power supply module with the connection module are connected and the receiving device or a connection interface for the Receiving device in the operating system in such a manner are provided that transmit control signals to the operating unit can be.

hereby will be a system of components for a Operating system provided, wherein the components in a modular Approach are designed and in a way to connect with each other are prepared, which allows the components in an opening member while the manufacture of the limb or at least before the installation of the limb Limb in an opening for example, a building to be installed. Thus, you can the operating unit, the power supply module and the connection module in a simple manner in or on the frame of the opening member together with the necessary wiring etc. are installed. Further necessary changes of the frame in order to be able to get the components and the wiring to install advantageously at this time, e.g. in the workshop or carried out in factory facilities become. This results in an opening member, e.g. a window or a door, that in reality immediately after installation in e.g. a wall and possibly after the power supply device in a power supply plugged in batteries into a remote control have been and / or a receiving module in an adapter / interface unit has been used, is ready for operation.

Further Such a system may be provided as a retrofit kit, e.g. as a kit with all the necessary components for insertion into a already installed door or a window configured to, for example, a powered operator take. These components are designed to be easy in or be attached to the window or door in question, and a Wiring etc. is easily installed and with the components connected due to the ready-to-connect structure and the connection module. After that, all you have to do is plug in the power supply cable in a power supply or the insertion of e.g. Batteries are carried out, before the system is ready.

Further is a system according to the invention in designed a way that a lot of changes and embodiments allowed. This is achieved by means of the connection module that a allows modular connection of the necessary components with each other and further adding from other modules / components e.g. by a number of additional connections allows whereby a flexible system is achieved. It will be special noted that adding other modules or components can be performed without an additional Power supply (or supplies) must be installed and without having to provide another control system. An additional Module e.g. to drive a shutter can thus by the same Power supply, such as a window control unit driven and even the same control means, e.g. a remote control, can be used because the power supply of the system according to the invention designed may be a predetermined number, e.g. two, three or more, from powering modules, and because the system will be designed can be used to control such a predetermined number, e.g. two, three or more, of modules.

As indicated, the operating system can be used to e.g. a Door or to open a window and close or may be used to identify other devices associated with e.g. a door or a window connected to power. Such connected Facilities can for example, privacy screens in a variety of forms, Awnings, curtains, shutters, shutters etc. be.

According to a preferred embodiment, the receiving device as set out in claim 2 may be configured as a receiving module connected to the connecting module that is configured to supply control signals to the operator to transfer.

in this connection The receiving module can be installed in or on the frame and with the connection module during connected to the manufacturing stage, and no further steps abge seen from a coding, etc. need in terms of reception carried out by control signals when preparing the operating system for use is, e.g. when the window is installed. It is also through this system possible to arrange the receiving module in a position in which signals from a remote control not disturbed be, e.g. by material of the frame, etc. This is particular advantageous in terms of remote control systems that use radiation, which is easily changed by solid material, e.g. Infrared radiation. Thus, the receiver inside the building be arranged, such as on the side of the frame, the inside of the building indicates, connected to or integrated with a light switch mounting etc. while the control unit, the connection module, etc. in a convenient place can be arranged e.g. a frame part, which is opposite the movable element, what usually is located on the side of the frame facing outward, or outside of building is.

According to one another preferred embodiment can, as stated in claim 3, the connection interface for the Receiving device to be connected to the connection module that designed is to transmit control signals to the operating unit.

in this connection may be the connection interface for the receiving device in or to be installed on the frame and with the connection module while connected to the production stage, and only the insertion of a separate receive module in the connection interface must be performed in terms of receiving control signals when the operating system is prepared for use, e.g. if e.g. a window is installed.

According to one another preferred embodiment can, as indicated in claim 4, the receiving device or a connection interface for the receiving device in the housing device of the operating unit be provided.

in this connection becomes an advantageous embodiment achieved in which the number of separate components has been reduced is, and the design has been simplified. Furthermore, the Need to avoid changing the frame to the wiring of receive the connection module to the receiving device, and possible changes of the frame, the receiving module or the connection interface have been avoided.

Preferably can, as specified in claim 5, the parts of the operating system for installation in or on a fixed frame for or in or on a device which is an opening member such as a door or associated with a window, before installing the opening member in an opening be configured and the necessary wiring for the power supply and / or for a transmission can also be installed in an opening before installing the orifice member and be connected.

hereby can such opening members e.g. to a construction site completely equipped with all necessary elements, completely to be operational, except for such parts as one Remote control and / or a receiving module, in conjunction with the initial one Set-up of the system must be used. However, such parts can delivered together with the window or the door. It's clear, that a control unit for a motor drive as an integral part of a hand operated opening / closing device may be provided, e.g. a window can be delivered and as a hand-operated Window can be installed but actually has a device the a comparatively simple installation of the remaining necessary parts, with the manually operated window in a motorized Window is converted. It can windows or doors as Standard units are delivered, which are the essential ones necessary Parts for a motorized operation exhibit. You can but by hand in the usual way can be operated, and if a motor operation is required, can this in a relatively simple way, e.g. by adding one Reception module, batteries and / or insertion of a power supply cable in a normally accessible House voltage supply connection to be achieved. Thus, a such window or door installed in a building can be and at the time of installation as a motor actuated Window or door can be configured, or the window or door later in a motorized window or a door be converted depending on on the needs and needs of the residents.

Further, as indicated in claim 6, the operator system may include a sensor module, eg, a rain or humidity sensor module, a burglary sensor, a light intensity sensor, an obstacle sensor, etc., that communicate with the connector module of the system can be connected and is pre-assembled and can be connected in advance.

hereby The operating system can be provided with facilities for Ensure that e.g. an open window automatically closed will when it starts to rain, and / or that certain security and / or backup operations in one simple and effective way to be performed when a particular Event has occurred. The addition of such a sensor module can be installed before installation of e.g. be performed in the window or it can just as easily be done afterwards.

According to one another preferred embodiment For example, the operating system as recited in claim 7, two or three have more control units, with the connection module of the Systems are connected.

hereby can additional operating modules can be easily included in the system, e.g. Operating units for Shutters, shutters, Curtains, blackout curtains, awnings etc. These further control units are by means of the power supply via the Power supply wiring and the junction box module provided. control signals for such other control units can from a common reception module via the connection module or from a receiver, which is provided in the operating unit, are issued when the system is the type, the receiver in the individual control units has installed. The addition of such other control units can be installed before installing for example, a window or afterwards. Further can such control units according to this embodiment the invention with electrical voltage via the power supply module supplied already provided in the system, wherein the need for a separate power supply to be avoided. The power supply module, the already provided in the system can be configured about tension for to provide a number of modules has e.g. a sizing that two, three, four or more modules.

Preferably For example, the power supply module as recited in claim 8, for a connection with a mains voltage supply, e.g. a 230V AC power supply, be designed.

hereby Can the power supply in an efficient and easy Manner, e.g. by inserting the cable from the opening member in a tin of a domestic Power network or by connecting this cable to a connection or a distribution box. This will solve the problems with Connected to prior art systems, e.g. the installation certain power systems such as low voltage DC systems, avoided, and authorized persons such as electricians have to not be used, as only a simple plugging required is.

According to another preferred embodiment, the power supply module as set forth in claim 9, a voltage storage device, for example in the form of a battery or batteries, having with the connection module ( 4 ), and a charging device can be provided.

hereby a number of advantages are achieved. The voltage storage device can serve as a buffer to provide the necessary voltage boosts, e.g. when electricity for an operating motor is turned on. Further or instead can the voltage storage device serve as an emergency power system, the tension for a continued operation of, for example, the window during a Power failure provides.

One Another preferred embodiment is characterized in claim 10, according to which the charging device of a mains voltage supply, from a solar cell voltage supply and / or can be powered by another power supply.

hereby can be provided a flexible power supply, the to the special needs the user in question has been adjusted.

A Solar cell voltage supply can be particularly advantageous when used in conjunction with a system that has a Operating unit, which is arranged in a device, the is movable with respect to a fixed part of the opening member, e.g. a Operating unit, which is arranged in a part of a shutter, of which it is intended that he raised in relation to the window frame and lowered. A power supply by means of cables of e.g. a mains supply via The solid part can be difficult to set up and can be in such cases prove disadvantageous in practice. Instead or in addition a solar cell can be arranged on the movable part to electrical To provide power, and further may be a rechargeable Battery or batteries are provided on the same part, to ensure a sufficient voltage supply, i. by stored energy.

Preferably can the control device of the operating system, as in claim 11 discloses a portable remote control suitable for transmission by means of electromagnetic radiation, e.g. Infrared radiation, radio frequency radiation etc., wherein a user opens / closes the movable opening member and / or possibly other control units, the curtains, etc. drive in one convenient way to control. Furthermore, two or more control units, the to separate openings belong, advantageously by using a single remote control to be controlled.

One Another preferred embodiment is characterized in claim 12, according to which the receiving device to him possible a reception of control signals as a transceiver can be configured and the control device in a corresponding Way may have a transmitting / receiving device.

hereby is achieved that a two-way transmission between the transmitting / receiving device, the the opening member associated with the control device and / or the transceiver devices, the other opening members are assigned, can be built. Thus, the control device Information from the transmitting / receiving device, the opening member is assigned, receiving the state of the transmitting / receiving device and / or the operating unit, e.g. ready for use, in operation, not ready, finished operation, etc., and further, the Communicate transmitting / receiving device with a transmitting / receiving device, the another opening member is assigned, e.g. to send back a received control signal, that for the other opening member is provided, etc. Further, by this embodiment additional Features enabled be, e.g. in conjunction with configuration methods, etc., the a transmission of Codes, addresses, etc. between a remote control and one or include several control devices.

The The invention also relates to an opening member such as, for example a window or a door, with a fixed frame and a movable element, such as a movable wing, wherein the opening member an operating system for operating the movable element, the the opening member is assigned, e.g. to open and closing the opening, wherein the operating system according to a or more of the claims 1 to 12 of the invention is designed.

hereby can such opening members to e.g. a construction site completely equipped with all necessary elements, completely to be operational, except for such parts as, for example a remote control and / or a receiving module, in conjunction with the initial one Set-up of the system must be used. However, such parts may e.g. delivered together with the window or the door. hereby can be a "plug and play" system for remote controlled Windows, doors etc. can be achieved.

It It is also clear that an operating unit that is responsible for a motorized operation is designed as an integral part of a manually operated opening / closing device can be provided, whereby e.g. a window as a manual operated window can be delivered and installed, but in fact Has facilities that a comparatively simple installation the remaining necessary parts allowed, with the manually operated window in a motorized Window is converted. This allows windows or doors as Standard units are delivered, which are the essential ones necessary Parts for include a motorized operation. You can, however, in ordinary Manually operated and if a motor operation is desired, this can be comparatively simple, e.g. by adding a receiving module, batteries or by plugging in a power supply cable in a normally available House voltage supply socket can be achieved. Thus, a such window or door at the time of installation in a building as a motorized one Window or a motorized Door installed and can be configured, or the window or the door later depending on of the needs and needs the occupant in a motorized window or a motorized actuated Door converted become.

Preferably can the opening member, as stated in claim 14, a combination of all components which are required for operation, e.g. a control unit, a voltage module, a connection module, a receiving device and a controller.

According to one another embodiment the opening member, as characterized in claim 15, means for establishing a transmission to a receiving device, preferably in the form a connection interface, in or on a part of the opening member is provided and configured to receive the receiving device, and / or corresponding connection lines.

In this way, the receiver can be conveniently arranged in a suitable manner in the opening member, for example, after the opening member in a Building has been installed. Further, a receiving module may be tuned to correspond to a particular remote control, eg a coding of the receiving module and / or the remote control may be performed by, for example, DIP switches before the receiving module is placed in the connection interface. Thereby, the receiver can be coded to communicate with the remote control which has been delivered together with the opening member, or the receiving module can be coded to correspond to an already provided remote control, eg a remote control used to control eg already installed windows is used. Instead, the receiver may be tuned to suit a particular remote control, eg a coding of the receiving module and / or the remote control may be performed after it has been placed in the interface, eg by wireless configuration methods, etc.

According to the embodiment, which is defined in claim 16, the operating system with a control and a receiving device to be provided, which designed are to communicate alternately by means of infrared signals, wherein a remote control system is provided, especially for use in conjunction with an opening member is configured, which has a receiving module in or on one Front part is arranged, e.g. a part that belongs to the user points to the front.

alternative The operating system as characterized in claim 17, with a control and a receiving device to be provided, which designed are to communicate alternately by means of radio frequency signals, wherein a remote control system is provided which is specially designed is for a use in connection with an opening member which is a receiving module has that inside the opening member is arranged, e.g. arranged in the housing of the control unit or the like.

Preferably the movable element as characterized in claim 18, a movable wing having an opening member provided can be, which has a device for achieving an automatic opening or closing of the movable wing or an automatic adjustment of the position of the movable Wing.

In a further preferred embodiment the movable element as characterized in claim 19, have a privacy device, e.g. Shutters, blinds, curtains, blackout curtains, awnings etc., wherein an opening member can be provided, which is a device for achieving a automatic activation of the mobile device and / or a automatically adjusting the position of the movable device Has.

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The The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS Drawings described in which

1 Fig. 3 shows a block diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the invention,

2 FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a modified system according to a second embodiment of the invention; FIG.

3 FIG. 2 illustrates an operator system and some of the components thereof according to the invention in combination with a closing member such as a window,

4 shows a window frame according to an embodiment of the invention in a perspective view from the inside,

5 schematically illustrates components included in the operating system according to another embodiment of the invention,

6 FIG. 5 illustrates a window with a privacy device having an operation system according to an embodiment of the invention; and FIG

7 Elements of the operating system shows that is arranged in a lower roll of the screen, which in 6 is shown.

detailed description

1 FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of an integrated control and opening system for a window, door, cover, opening member or the like for a building, etc. according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG.

An operating unit, such as a window or door control unit or a control unit for a device, which is associated with a window or a door, for example, is generally with 2 and includes a powered drive device, such as an electric motor, for opening and closing a sash, eg a closure element, a window or a door, or for driving devices, such as a privacy screen, associated with a window or door. The operating unit 2 is by means of electrical cables 6 with a connection box 4 connected, as the central Control device for the illustrated system is used. The connection box 4 is also with a power supply 8th via a power supply cabling 10 connected.

As is clear to one skilled in the art, the power supply can 8th be designed in a variety of ways. For example, it may be in the form of an electrical transformer that provides electrical power via supply lines 30 supplied by a general power supply system, eg a 230V 50Hz or 110V 50Hz mains supply. Obviously, the power supply can 8th also include rectifier means, filter means, voltage stabilizing means or other general voltage processing means and circuits.

The power supply 8th however, it may also include a voltage storage device, eg, large capacitors, batteries, etc. This voltage storage device may serve as a power supply for a system according to the invention independent of other power sources or may serve as a means for providing sufficient voltage in situations requiring voltage spikes, eg, voltage surges during initial movement of eg a window or closing a window, when a movable sash is pulled close to a fixed window frame before the control unit is stopped. In such situations, the voltage storage device, such as a capacitor, a battery or batteries, serve as a buffer device, with other elements of the system, such as a transformer, in the power supply 8th is included, can be configured with nominal values, for example, a rated current that are lower than, for example, the peak currents that are required to drive the control unit.

When batteries are used, they may be in the form of rechargeable batteries or in the form of primary battery cells, eg non-rechargeable batteries. When rechargeable batteries are used, charging may be done by means of well-known charging circuits, such as the AC mains supply 30 are provided, be provided. Other devices may be used, for example solar cells, which are arranged at the front part of eg a window or a door frame.

If a voltage storage device, e.g. a battery or batteries, can exist in the system this also as an emergency voltage system in the event of a power failure serve.

A reception module 12 is with the junction box 4 via a transmission line 14 , eg a cable connection.

Furthermore, other special modules that are relevant to the functionality of the control system, such as the window control unit, with the junction box 4 get connected. For example, as shown, a sensor module 16 , eg a rain sensor module, with the junction box 4 via a cable device 18 be connected to achieve automatic closing of eg an open window under certain circumstances, for example, when a certain amount of moisture through the rain sensor 16 is detected. Other examples of such other modules that may be connected to the system may include temperature sensors, wind sensors, eg, an anemometer, motion detectors, burglar detectors, glass breakage detectors, obstacle detectors, or other forms of safety detectors, etc.

As in 1 shown, can be a junction box 4 according to the invention also with other control modules, eg 22 and 26 , via transmission facilities 24 respectively. 28 be connected to also control these operating modules. These further operating modules can be, for example, control units for shutters, shutters, curtains, blackout curtains, awnings, etc., and are supplied with voltage from the power supply 8th via the power supply cabling 10 and over the junction box 4 provided.

The operating unit 2 For example, the "main" operation unit located on or in, for example, a window may be provided to drive, for example, a privacy shield rather than being provided for opening and closing from a window. In this case, another operating module for opening and closing the window can be provided, and the further operating unit can later be installed, as explained above, in addition to the main operating unit which is already installed and according to the particular requirements of the customer.

The operating system according to the invention is controlled by signals received from the receiving module 12 be received. These signals can be sent to the receiving module via electrical cables, optical fibers or, as shown, by means of a remote control 20 to be delivered. This remote control can operate by means of wireless signals selected from a wide range, eg signals of electromagnetic radiation in the form of, for example, infrared signals, radio frequency signals, etc.

In the in 1 shown Ausführungsbei play with the receiving module 12 , which is designed as a separate unit, both infrared signals and radio frequency signals can be used in a simple manner.

It is clear that the receiving module 12 as a transmitting / receiving module can be configured and that the control device 20 , For example, a remote control, also with a transmitting / receiving device can be configured. In this case, the receive / transmit / receive module 12 to be able to make a two-way transmission with the control device 20 and / or to perform with other receiving / transmitting / receiving modules, which are arranged on other such as windows or doors. As a result, the reception / transmission / reception module may be capable of producing, for example, acknowledgment signals, signals indicating a condition, eg busy, in operation, errors, etc., of the reception / transmission / reception module to the control device 20 or may be able to communicate with other receive / transmit / receive modules, eg to send received control signals back to these modules.

A slightly different embodiment, which has been specially designed for use in conjunction with a radio frequency control system, will be made with reference to FIG 2 described.

This embodiment essentially comprises the same components as stated above. The receiving module 12 However, it is included in the control unit, which is now generally with 2 ' is designated, or rather in a housing containing the drive means, an electric motor, a gear unit, etc. As a result, a compact structure is achieved, and control signals from the receiving module 12 can be routed directly to the control unit. The same would be with other control units 22 and 26 the case if they were present in a special system according to this embodiment.

However, as will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and as described in greater detail below, this embodiment sets constraints on the choice of control radiation signals used to control the system, eg, the type of radiation signals transmitted by the remote control 20 to be sent out. Because signals coming from the remote control 20 be emitted, a kind of shielding, for example, a material used for the housing of the control unit 2 ' For example, if a material used for a window or door frame, etc., has to pass through, signals that can not pass through this material or which are significantly attenuated, eg, infrared signals, will not be of much practical significance with respect to it Be exemplary embodiment. However, radio frequency signals are not attenuated or compromised, at least not significantly, when used under these circumstances, and the shielding provided by the materials in question has no or little significance.

The receiving device 12 and the controller 20 , which are used in this embodiment, can be configured as a transceiver in analogy to that described above with respect to the embodiment shown in FIG 1 is shown has been explained.

The junction box module 4 can also be connected or even integrated with the operating module 2 be provided.

An installation of an operating system according to the invention will now be described below with reference to FIG 3 described. In this figure, the installation with respect to a closing element such as a window, for example a roof window, which is generally with 32 is indicated, shown. This window, of which only the upper part is shown, comprises a fixed frame comprising an upper frame part 32a and side frame parts 32b and 32c Has. A movable, eg a pivotable wing that holds a transparent part such as a glass, for example, usually covers the opening 32d or closes these by the solid frame 32 but, for the sake of clarity, such a framework is 3 has not been shown. It will be appreciated that such a wing may be mounted in a variety of ways, eg hinged to the lower part, hinged to a central part hinged to pivot with respect to a vertical axis, etc. However, it will be understood in the following the window that is in 3 is shown adapted to receive a wing, which may be movable with respect to a horizontal axis, and that an upper part of such a wing to the upper frame part 32a can be pulled to close the window, and can be pressed away from this frame part to open the window to a certain extent, which can be controlled adjustable by the user. It is thus clear that the window frame in 3 from the side of the window that normally faces outward.

The illustrated components of an operating system according to the invention, which in 3 are shown attached when the window is made or at least before the purchase by the customer and the installation of the window in a house, a building, etc.

The operating unit 2 (or 2 ' ), the chip voltage supply module 8th and the junction box module 4 Shown schematically are by means of commonly used fasteners such as screws, etc. in the upper part of the frame 32 attached, the control unit 2 (or 2 ' ) points in the direction of the movable window sash. It is clear that the control unit 2 (or 2 ' ) is provided with an operating or connecting element (not shown), which is connected to the movable window sash, in order to open / close this. This operating element may be a flexible operating element, which is designed as a chain or a chain-like element, as for example in the EP 0 624 703 B1 is described. Furthermore, the operating unit 2 (or 2 ' ) of a type or similar to the type used in the EP 0 624 703 B1 although other types of operating units may also be used in connection with the present invention, eg control units for driving privacy screens, curtains, awnings, etc. associated, for example, with a window or door.

After the control unit 2 (or 2 ' ), the power supply module 8th and the junction box module 4 have been attached, the corresponding cables and / or transmission lines 10 . 6 and 30 connected to the corresponding components and can be attached to the window frame parts. The mains voltage supply 30 that with a normal power plug 34 is provided, but of course can be connected to the power supply in any other suitable manner, may have a frame part to happen, for example, a side frame part 32c or an upper or lower frame part of the window frame. Therefore, a groove, a through hole or the like (not shown) can be formed in the window frame to the power supply cable 30 take.

It it is clear that all cables, wires, transmission lines etc. used in connection with a system according to the invention, with connectors or similar Facilities can be offered to the necessary connections to / from the components in an advantageous manner to reach. Naturally can other electrical fasteners such as terminal screws, which are arranged on the components, can also be used to reach the electrical connections.

Furthermore, the sensor module 16 , eg a rain sensor module, with the junction box module 4 by means of the cable 18 connected to a plug (not shown) to allow the connection. The sensor module 16 is mounted according to the requirements of the particular type of sensor, eg in the case of a rain sensor module it will be at a suitable point on the fixed window frame 32 or possibly attached to the movable window sash. Special arrangements for picking up the cable 18 , For example, a groove, a recess, etc., in the frame 32 be provided.

A reception module 12 is in 3 Not shown. When the control unit 2 is of the type that includes a receiving module, eg an operating unit 2 ' , the receiving device is of course provided in the housing of the operating unit. When the control unit 2 however, it is not of the type that includes a receiving module, it is clear that this receiving module 12 on the other side of the window, eg the side which is normally inside a house or a housing, since control signals are from eg a remote control 20 normally received from this site.

Thus, the fixed window frame on this page needs to be changed to the receiver 12 For example, a recess or the like must be formed in the frame. Accordingly, a bore or the like must be made to the transmission line 14 from the junction box module 4 to lead to the interior of the window. Further, instead of attaching the receiving module 12 on the window frame, a connection interface connected to the transmission line 14 is attached. This embodiment will be described in more detail below.

Furthermore, shielding elements 36 on the upper frame part 32a attached, which is the junction box module 4 , the power supply 8th and cover the associated wiring, etc., whereby the appearance of the sash part is neat and clean, and thus the wiring etc. is not inadvertently separated from the modules, etc.

4 illustrates a window frame, such as a roof window frame, which is generally with 32 is designated and shown in perspective from inside. The window frame is provided with components of an operating system previously used in conjunction with 3 has been described. These components are in 4 not visible except for the power supply cable 30 with the plug 34 that easily into a power outlet 38 , as shown, can be inserted. A connection interface 40 However, is shown in the figure and on the upper frame part 32a of the window frame 32 disposed in a recess or the like provided in the frame. It is clear that such a connection interface 40 Connecting elements for providing electrical Connections to a receiving module 12 having. These connection elements (not shown) are connected to the transmission line 14 connected to the connection box module 4 allows. As in 5 shown, a receiving module 12 just in the connection interface 40 be inserted or plugged, after which an operating system according to the invention is in principle ready for operation.

5 schematically illustrates the components provided in the operating system according to an embodiment of the invention according to the invention before attaching these (or some of these) in / to a window, a door or the like.

At the upper left corner of 5 starting is the power supply module 8th with its mains voltage supply cable 30 that has a plug 34 has shown. Further, the power supply cable 10 shown and can, as shown, also with an end plug 42 for insertion into a corresponding connecting element 54 at the junction box module 4 be provided.

The operating unit 2 is with an operating or connecting element 46 represented in the form of a chain-like element, which is an end fastening device 48 has to connect the chain-like element 46 with a movable part of a window or a door, eg an upper wing part. The fastening device 48 can with a wing part by means of a device or a clamp 50 holding a fork part 52 has to be connected. This fork part 52 can the final fastening device 48 which may possibly be inserted in a recess in a wing part, and the device 50 can then be attached to the wing part, for example by means of screws.

The operating unit 2 also the schematically shown devices 44 for fastening to a fixed window frame part 32a can be of the type that is in the EP 0 624 703 B1 or of a similar type as indicated above. As shown, is a cable connection 6 between the control unit 2 and the junction box module 4 set up, possibly by means of a plug connection (not shown). It is clear that a control unit for driving, for example, a screen, an awning, curtains, etc. can be used instead or in addition to a type for opening and closing eg a window.

The junction box module 4 is also, as described above, with the sensor module 16 , eg in the rain sensor module, connected by a cable device, possibly also by means of a plug connection (not shown). Finally, the junction box module 4 a number of connectors 54 which can be plugs or sockets. These are used to connect to the control unit 2 , as described above, or connect to other control units 22 and 26 etc. Furthermore, such connectors 54 also serve to establish a connection to other modules, such as the power supply module 8th , the rain sensor module 16 , the receiving module 12 or the connection interface 40 and possibly other modules such as temperature control modules, intruder detection modules, safety detection modules, etc.

Finally, in 5 the remote control 20 and the receiving or transmitting / receiving module 12 shown for insertion into the connection interface 40 are provided. The connection interface 40 is with the junction box module 4 via a transmission line 14 , as explained above, connected to a plug 56 to interact with egg ner of the connectors 54 is provided. The receive / transmit / receive module 12 is with one or more ads 58 , eg LEDs or other suitable displays. The display (s) can be used to indicate to a user, eg by lighting up, that a control signal has been received from the remote control, and by, for example, a constant light that an operating unit is active, ie that the drive unit is operating.

6 shows an operating system according to the invention in connection with a screen for an opening member such as a window, which generally with 60 is designated. The window 60 is seen from inside, and the window is provided with a light shielding device driven by a system according to an embodiment of the invention.

The window 60 has a frame 62 on, the one wing 64 wearing. This wing 64 includes a glass pane 66 and, if it is intended to be opened, indicate the frame 62 and the wing 64 also means for opening it on such as joints and, as shown, a closing lever 68 or a drive device (not shown) in the form of a control unit for opening and closing the window.

At the top of the window 60 is an upper box 70 attached to or in the frame, and rails 72 respectively. 74 have been installed or in the side sections of the grand piano 64 been trained. These rails 72 . 74 are in designed in such a way that they serve as guides for a lower roller 76 Serve up and down, as indicated by the arrow, between the lower edge of the window and the upper deck 70 and any given position between these limits can be moved.

The bottom roll 76 is with a screen or the like 78 connected, which is between the lower roll 76 and the top box 70 extends. This visor may be configured in a variety of ways, such as a folded canvas, but may also include a canvas that is wound on a spring-loaded roller (not shown) as shown on the lower roller 76 or in the upper box 70 is arranged.

The visual protection device 78 may be configured in various materials and may have various properties depending on its particular purpose, eg, as a light-shielding device for, for example, incident sunlight. Thus, the screen can be completely transparent but have a light-filtering effect, or it can be a screen with more or less shielding properties, ie any given degree of transparency, possibly selected according to particular light spectrums, or the screen can serve to prevent any ingress of light shield, such as a blackout curtain.

As mentioned, the rails are 72 and 74 designed in such a way that it is the bottom roll 76 during a movement can lead, and for this purpose is the lower roller with facilities at both ends 84 respectively. 86 to interact with the rails 72 and 74 provided the transfer of a tensile force between the lower roller 76 and the rails 72 and 74 includes.

The bottom roll 76 also has a device for actuating the lower roller, wherein the device is controllable by means of, for example, a wirelessly transmitted signal, for example from a remote control 90 where the signals are from a receiver or a transceiver 82 received, for example, on the front side of the lower roller 76 , as shown, is arranged. This can also be done with a handle 80 be provided for manual control of the screening device.

7 shows a lower roller 76 , as described above, from the front, ie from the same direction as in 6 , and with important features of the operating system according to the illustrated invention. It is thus illustrated that the lower roller at least one drive mechanism or a control unit 90 comprising one or more electric motors, preferably DC motors, which are supplied with voltage from a power supply unit 92 are driven. This power supply unit is preferably in the form of a battery unit, which may have one or more rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. The control unit or the drive mechanism 90 may further comprise a gear mechanism that may be integrated with the electric motor and whereby a driving force on one or more drive shafts 94 can be transmitted, in turn, the driving force on drive means 96 respectively. 98 can transfer. These drive devices are at each end of the lower roller 76 to interact with the rails 72 respectively. 74 arranged. It is obvious that more than one control unit or as a drive mechanism 90 may be arranged in a lower roll, for example one at each end, wherein the drive mechanisms may be controllable with respect to each other including synchronization with respect to each other, but also in such a manner as to cause the privacy screen to scroll up and down non-rectangular windows, such as trapezoidal or semi-circular windows, may also take place.

As previously mentioned, control signals are from eg a remote control 20 by a receiving or transmitting / receiving device 82 received, which is arranged separately, or by a receiving or transmitting / receiving device 82 ' , which in conjunction with or integrated with the control unit 90 is arranged. As shown and according to the invention, a connection module 100 also in conjunction with or integrated with the operating unit 90 be arranged. The control signals become the control unit or the drive mechanism 90 having one or more electric motors, such as DC motors, and associated transmission mechanisms, transmission, etc. has. The movement is then transmitted via mechanical transmission devices, the (a) drive shaft (s), a drive device including eg drive wheels 96 . 98 and rails 72 . 74 has, whereby the motive power is transmitted and, for example, the screening device is unrolled or rolled up.

The power supply module 92 which, as already mentioned, preferably has one or more batteries, for example in the form of a battery unit, supplies power to the operating unit, eg the drive mechanism / the electric motor 90 and, as previously explained, this battery pack may have chargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. If rechargeable batteries are used, a charging device (not shown) may be provided, for example in the form of a solar cell (s) attached to the un roller housing or, for example, is arranged on the window at a suitable location / are. Electric power of, for example, solar cells can be transmitted to the battery unit via a charging circuit device. Electrical power may be supplied to the battery pack by other suitable means, eg, from a mains supply via a transformer and rectifier means, which may be particularly suitable when the operating unit is located in a part fixed with respect to, for example, the window Example, when the control unit is arranged in an upper box of a screen. If the operating unit is arranged in a part which is movable with respect to eg a window, a supply system with solar cell (s) may be preferred. Alternatively, a power supply system such as electromagnetic voltage transmission, pantographs and other suitable means may be preferred.

A sensor module has not been illustrated in connection with the embodiment shown in the 6 and 7 is shown, but one or more sensors according to the invention and as previously described in connection with the 1 and 2 be provided described. In particular, such sensors may, for example, be a daylight sensor and / or a temperature sensor, for example an automatic or semi-automatic closing and / or opening of a light protection device, a shutter etc. as a function of incident light, eg sunlight, and / or the temperature, eg Interior of a room to perform.

Out the previously mentioned it becomes clear that an opening member such as a window or door during manufacture or following but before the actual Installation of the opening member, e.g. the door or the window, with an operating system and in particular with a remote control operating system can be provided. All necessary components with the exception of the remote control and possibly a receiving module can in or on the frame of an opening member or in or at facilities such as a light protection device, associated with the opening member are attached, all changes to e.g. the window can while the production carried out and all parts can to the buyer are delivered and are for one Installation ready.

One Buyer, e.g. a craftsman, a contractor, etc., must then the Window in an opening install and connect the power cable to a power outlet connect, if intended by the power supply, off to come to such a supply. When they are purely battery powered is, must Batteries are installed. Of course, batteries can also be installed, if the system is intended to be a battery backup system to be, e.g. to serve the operating system in case of power failure to keep in operation.

possibly have to the remote control and the receiving or transmitting / receiving module on the same encoding, e.g. to be able to, communicate with each other. This can be done by DIP switches (not shown), which at the receiving module and / or the remote control are provided. Furthermore, it may be necessary to use other coding devices to change at the receiving module, to set the receive module to be in special conditions to work when it is e.g. cooperates with other operating systems, e.g. Windows that can be operated simultaneously. The receiving module can then inserted into the system, e.g. into a specific connection interface, and the system is ready for use after possibly some test routines of the system are, e.g. the operating system for operation under special Frictional conditions, etc. adapt.

Further can the remote control and the receiving or transmitting / receiving module without the use of DIP switches, etc. are configured, for example by using a Kunfigurationsmethode, which is a special transmission between the remote control and the receiving or transmitting / receiving module includes. Through a special operation of one or both of these affected Units, e.g. by activating certain keys or combinations of keys, can Transfer codes, addresses, etc. and / or adjusted and similarly other control parameters can be adjusted, e.g. a configuration of groups of windows, which can be controlled by a specific command, etc.

It It should be noted that an operating system that has a separate Receive or transmit / receive module used in a system advantageous may be, e.g. Infrared radiation signals used for remote control, because the receiving module can be placed in a place where Radiation is not hindered from reaching the module under these circumstances can be, e.g. can be a "free Line of sight "between reaches the remote control and the receiving or transmitting / receiving module become.

When an operating system uses a receiving or transmitting / receiving module installed in the operating unit or its housing, a remote control can be advantageously used using, for example, radio frequency radiation signals, eg a radiation system that does not require a "clear line of sight" from the remote control to the receiving device.

The The invention has been previously described with reference to specific embodiments been described. However, it is clear that the invention applies to a variety changed by species that can be for a person skilled in the art are obvious and that they are within the scope of protection of the invention as defined by the claims are.

To the For example, the operating system does not need to be remote controlled can be controlled, but can by means of a wired control device controlled, e.g. Control buttons or similar Devices that are partly arranged on a window, or through central or local control interfaces, for example near or even integrated with light switches are arranged through Switchboards, etc., which are e.g. arranged on a wall of a room are. These wired controllers can with Wired to the control system by means of a cable from the window be and can with the operating system e.g. be connected by plug devices.

It it is further clear that the receiving device and the control device, which have been described above, designed as transmitting / receiving devices could be and that the transfer between be carried out in any suitable way can, e.g. by electrical signals, electromagnetic signals such as infrared signals or radio frequency signals, etc.

It It is clear that the use of the invention is not limited to the specific, previously described examples, but in conjunction can be used with any type of element or device with an opening member such as a window or door are connected to an automatic or adjustable movement, change, Setting, etc. to achieve.

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operating unit

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Connection box module

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electrical electric wire

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Power Module

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Power supply wiring

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receiver module

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transmission line

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sensor module

18

wiring device

20

Controller, Remote control

22

Further operating unit

24

transmission and power supply

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Further operating unit

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transmission and power supply

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Mains power supply

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window

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window parts

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plug

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cover means

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power outlet

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Receiver connection interface

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plug

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fastening device

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operating element

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fastening device

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Facility

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fork part

54

connectors

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plug

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display

60

window with privacy protection

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frame

64

wing

66

pane

68

Handle

70

upper box

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rails

76

lower role

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handle

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receiver

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driving means

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adjustment module

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Power supply module, battery unit

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drive shaft

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driving means

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connecting module

Claims (19)

An opening member operating system such as a window or a door having a fixed frame and a movable member such as a movable wing, wherein the operation system is configured to operate the movable member associated with the opening member, eg, to open and close the opening member Opening, wherein the operating system comprises a device for power supply, a device for providing control signals and a control unit ( 2 ) having a drive device, characterized in that the device for supplying power comprises a power supply module ( 8th ) and that the system further comprises a connection module ( 4 ) and a receiving device for enabling reception of control signals from a control device ( 20 ), wherein the operating unit ( 2 ) and the power supply module ( 8th ) with the connection module ( 4 ) and the receiving device or a connection interface ( 40 ) are provided for the receiving device in the operating system in such a way that control signals to the operating unit ( 2 ) can be transmitted. Operating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving device as a receiving module ( 12 ) configured with the connection module ( 4 ), which is designed to supply control signals to the operating unit ( 2 ) transferred to. Operating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection interface ( 40 ) for the receiving device with the connection module ( 4 ), which is configured, control signals to the operating unit ( 2 ) transferred to. Operating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving device or a connection interface ( 40 ) for the receiving device in a housing device of the operating unit ( 2 ) is provided. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the parts of the operating system for installation in or on a fixed frame for or in or on a device which an opening member such as a door or a window ( 32 . 60 ) is configured prior to installation of the opening member in an opening and in that the necessary wiring ( 6 . 10 . 14 . 18 ) for the power supply and / or for a transmission also prior to the installation of the opening member in an opening and can be connected. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the operating system is a sensor module ( 16 ), eg a rain or moisture sensor module, a burglary sensor, a light intensity sensor, an obstacle sensor, etc. connected to the connection module (FIG. 4 ) of the system and is pre-assembled and can be connected in advance. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the operating system comprises two or more operating units ( 2 . 22 . 26 . 90 ) connected to the connection module ( 4 ) of the system. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the power supply module ( 8th ) of the system is designed for connection to a mains voltage supply, eg a 230 V AC power supply. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the power supply module ( 8th ) of the system comprises a voltage storage device, eg in the form of a battery or of batteries, connected to the connection module ( 4 ), and in that a charging device can be provided. Operating system according to claim 9, characterized in that that the charging device from a mains voltage supply, from a solar cell power supply and / or from another Power supply can be supplied. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the control device ( 20 ) is a portable remote control for the operating system, which is designed for transmission by means of electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared radiation, radio frequency radiation, etc. Operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the receiving device for enabling a reception of control signals as a transmitting / receiving device is designed and that the control device ( 20 ) may have in a corresponding manner a transmitting / receiving device. Opening member, such as a window or door, with a fixed frame and a movable element, such as a movable one Wing, wherein the opening member an operating system for operating the movable element, that the opening member is assigned, e.g. to open and closing the opening, by in that the operating system according to one or more of claims 1 to 12 is configured. An opening member according to claim 13, characterized in that the opening member is provided in a combination comprising all components required for operation, eg an operating unit ( 2 . 90 ), a voltage module ( 8th . 92 ), a connection module ( 4 . 100 ), a receiving device and a control device. Opening member according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the opening member comprises means for establishing a transmission to a receiving device, preferably in the form of a connection interface ( 40 ), in the or is provided on a part of the opening member and is configured to receive the receiving device, and / or corresponding connecting lines ( 14 ). opening member according to one or more of the claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the operating system with a control and a receiving device is provided which designed are to communicate alternately by means of infrared signals. opening member according to one or more of the claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the operating system with a control and a receiving device is provided which designed are to communicate alternately by means of radio frequency signals. opening member according to one or more of the claims 13 to 17, characterized in that the movable element a movable wings includes. opening member according to one or more of the claims 13 to 18, characterized in that the movable element a Visual protection device e.g. Shutters, blinds, curtains, blackout curtains, awnings etc., includes.