EP1160415B1 - Control device for motor driven darkening systems with program selection - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to the field of motorized occultation systems, such as blinds, awnings, shutters, doors or the like, intended in particular to mask the light and / or to constitute a dam against intrusions.

Subsequently the movable element of these occultation systems will be called, whatever its constitution or function, by the generic term "apron", without this expression can be considered as limiting.

More specifically, the present invention relates to the control means of such occultation systems.

In the past, the occultation systems of the aforementioned type were manually driven between their open or folded position and their closed or deployed position, or a selected intermediate position between them, for example at the same time. help with manually operated gears.

However, to improve the comfort of users, it has been proposed for many years to motorize these occultation systems.

Thus most occultation systems installed today are driven by an electric motor or geared motor. More specifically, most systems installed today include a winding tube on which the apron of the occultation system is wound, in its "open" or "folded" position, and an electrically controlled gear motor associated with the winding tube.

These occultation systems and their control means have given rise to abundant literature.

However, the means hitherto proposed do not always give satisfaction.

The document EP-A-0 667 440 discloses a control device for motorized occultation systems, such as blinds, awnings, shutters, doors or the like, intended in particular to mask the light and / or to constitute a barrier against intrusions, based on a rotary switch.

The present invention now aims to propose new ways to improve the comfort of users and / or installers.

Another important object of the present invention is to propose universal control means, whether in a type version wired control or radio control type, able to control any type of occultation system, including flap or banne.

Another important object of the present invention is to provide control means adapted for easy programming by any installer, to allow easy adaptation to any site of use.

According to a first important aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned objects are achieved according to claim 1 by means of a control device comprising a control circuit of a motorization, the circuit comprising at least one input capable of being selectively placed in a state of programming mode by establishing a shunt between this input and another driver, such as a power supply line, and means sensitive to the duration of this state to impose, according to this duration, a choice in a menu among different predefined types of programming.

In the context of the present invention, the term "programming" must here be understood in a broad sense, including in particular any definition of configuration, mode or function.

Likewise in the context of the present invention, the term "shunt" must be understood in a general sense. It encompasses any type of link, including a direct link in the form of a short-circuit, a resistive link, a capacitive link, a unidirectional link with a diode, etc.

According to a first implementation, in the context of a wired application of the aforementioned circuit, the control device comprises at least two actuating means which, when respectively validated, solicit the occultation system, one towards its closed or deployed position, and the other towards its open or folded position, characterized in that it comprises means capable of imposing a programming mode of the control device when a simultaneous validation of the two actuating means is detected.

According to a second implementation, in the context of an application by radio control of the aforementioned circuit, the control device comprises a cable connected to the aforementioned circuit comprising at least two wires connected to one of a power supply line. other at an entrance of a controller, so that the connection of the two aforementioned son requires the passage of the control circuit in a programming mode.

According to a second important aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned objects are achieved by means of a control device comprising means for memorizing the two limit switches of the concealment system, respectively corresponding to a closed position and a position of opening, characterized in that the memory means are adapted, after prior storage of a first end of stroke, for automatically storing as the second limit switch, the position from which the occultation system is moved, in a programming phase, before reaching said first previously memorized limit switch.

According to a third important aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned objects are achieved by means of a control device comprising means responsive to the duration of activation of the biasing means, to ensure different active functions depending on whether the activation duration is less than or greater than at least one determined threshold.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the present invention, the aforementioned different active functions correspond either to a displacement function of the occultation system or to a limit-of-travel memory function.

• la figure 1 représente une vue schématique, sous forme de blocs fonctionnels d'un dispositif de commande de système d'occultation, conforme à l'état de la technique, du type commande filaire,
• la figure 2 représente une vue schématique, sous forme de blocs fonctionnels d'un dispositif de commande de système d'occultation, conforme à l'état de la technique, du type commande radio,
• la figure 3 représente une vue schématique, sous forme de blocs fonctionnels d'un dispositif de commande de système d'occultation, conforme à la présente invention, du type commande filaire,
• la figure 4 représente une vue schématique, sous forme de blocs fonctionnels d'un dispositif de commande de système d'occultation, conforme à la présente invention, du type commande radio, et
• les figures 5 à 8 représentent quatre tables de vérité illustrant le procédé de programmation mis en oeuvre dans le cadre de la présente invention.

Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows and with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples and in which:

• FIG. 1 represents a schematic view, in the form of functional blocks of a concealment system control device, according to the state of the art, of the wired control type,
• FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic view, in the form of functional blocks of a blocking device control device according to the state of the art, of the radio control type,
• FIG. 3 represents a schematic view, in the form of functional blocks of an occultation system control device according to the present invention, of the wired control type,
• FIG. 4 represents a schematic view, in the form of functional blocks of an occultation system control device, according to the present invention, of the radio control type, and
• Figures 5 to 8 show four truth tables illustrating the programming method implemented in the context of the present invention.

The known wired type system illustrated in the appended FIG. 1 comprises a control unit 10, a control board 20 and a motor 30.

The motor 30 shown schematically in FIG. 1 comprises two windings 32, 34, a common point 33 of which is connected to the neutral N while the second ends of the windings 32, 34 are connected to one another via a capacitor 36. these second ends, in normal operation, are likely to be connected alternately to a phase line. Thus, depending on the winding 32 or 34 fed, the motor 30 drives the occultation system to its open position or its closed position.

The control unit 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises two control buttons 12, 14 able to control an inverter 16 with three electrical positions: a first position O in which neither of the two buttons 12, 14 is actuated, two lines of PHM and PHD output of the housing 10 are in the air and the motor 30 is stopped, none of the two coils 32, 34 being powered; a second position M in which the up button 12 is actuated, the inverter 16 is placed on a position M and the output line PHM is connected to the phase to supply the winding 32 and the displacement of the system occultation towards its open position; and a third position D in which the descent button 14 is actuated, the inverter 16 is placed on a position D and the output line PHD is connected to the phase to supply the winding 34 and the displacement of the d occultation to its closed position.

The control card 20 receives via a four-wire cable the output lines PHM and PHD of the housing 10 as well as the neutral line N and a ground line T. Its function is to connect the lines respectively. PHM and PHD output to the windings 32 and 34. The control card 20 conditions this connection in the state of end-of-travel contacts 37, 38, for example, typically connected in series lines PHM and PHD, to interrupt the power supply. windings 32, 34, when the occultation system reaches one of its authorized stroke ends.

FIG. 2 shows a known radio control system comprising a fixed or portable housing 110, a control card 120 and a motor 130.

The motor 130 typically comprises two coils 132,134 connected to the neutral on a common point and also between them via a capacitor 136 as indicated previously for FIG.

The housing 110 typically comprises three keys 112, 114, 113, used respectively to cause the emission of a coded electromagnetic wave requesting the rise, fall or stop of the associated occultation system.

The card 120 comprises a receiver 122 designed to detect these waves, and according to the nature of the order thus received, supplying one of the windings 132, 134, from a phase line, or the stop this diet. For this purpose, in addition to the above-mentioned phase line, the card 120 receives a neutral line N, a ground line T and signals FC1 and FC2 representing end-of-travel signals.

As indicated above, the present invention can be applied either to a wired control system or to a radio controlled system.

We will first describe the wired control system according to the present invention illustrated in Figure 3 attached.

This figure shows a control box 10 according to FIG. 1 and a motor 30 according to FIG. 1. The system illustrated in FIG. FIG. 3 further comprises a control card 20 comprising a controller 24. The latter receives on a four-wire cable the lines PHM and PHD coming from the housing 10 as well as a neutral line N and a ground line T. furthermore, the controller 24 receives signals FC1 or FC2 representing end-of-travel signals.

In the context of the invention, the signals representative of the end of the race can be subject to many modalities. They can be obtained from mechanical limit switches actuated by the apron of the occultation system, or from a cell monitoring the intensity or phase of the current and / or voltage in the coils 32, 34. However, preferably in the context of the invention, these signals FC1 and FC2 are generated from an angular encoder associated with the output shaft of the motor 30, for example from an optical encoder comprising a optically encoded wheel (for example comprising an alternation of transparent and opaque segments or an alternation of reflective and non-reflective segments) associated with an optical detection range, or a coded wheel magnetically associated with an associated sensor, for example a probe Hall effect. By counting the pulses coming from the range or the sensor, the controller 24 can directly know the position of the apron of the occultation system, with respect to an arbitrary position known to origin.

The two buttons 12, 14 of the housing 10 constitute two actuating means, which when they are respectively validated, solicit the occultation system, one towards its closed position, and the other towards its open position. . As previously indicated, according to the invention, the controller 24 comprises means able to impose a programming mode of the control device, when they detect a simultaneous validation of the two lines PHM and PHD.

In practice, such a simultaneous validation of the two lines PHM and PHD can be obtained, by an installer, by connecting the two lines PHM and PHD with each other, for example using a terminal block or a jumper 18 provided specifically for this purpose. effect inside the housing 10 and soliciting one of the keys 12 or 14 to thereby connect the two output lines PHM and PHD simultaneously to the phase.

However, it should be noted here that the device according to the present invention works perfectly if the connections of the phase and the neutral coming from the electrical distribution network are reversed, ie if the supply line corresponding to the phase is connected. on the common point 33 of the coils, while the neutral line is then applied to the input of the housing 10 and therefore on the lines PHM and PHD.

To simplify the description, later on when we discuss the validation of PHM and PHD lines, we will report their preferential link to the "phase".

However, it is of course understood that it may be more generally a "power supply line", phase or neutral, if the appropriate connections are otherwise respected, or independently of such a line power supply, any type of connection between the relevant lines PHM and PHD, in particular a direct link in the form of a short-circuit, a resistive link, a capacitive link, a unidirectional link with a diode, etc.

• lorsque les deux lignes PHM et PHD sont en l'air à l'état 0, aucun bobinage 32, 34 n'est alimenté. Le moteur est à l'arrêt,
• lorsque seule la ligne PHD est activée à l'état 1, le bobinage 34 est alimenté et le système d'occultation est déplacé vers sa position de déploiement,
• lorsque seule la ligne PHM est activée à l'état 1, le bobinage 32 est alimenté et le système d'occultation est déplacé vers sa position de repliement, et
• lorsque les deux lignes PHM et PHD sont activées à l'état 1, le contrôleur 24 passe en mode programmation, mais interdit l'application simultanée de la tension de phase sur les deux bobinages 32, 34 pour éviter la détérioration du moteur 30.

The truth table shown in FIG. 5 is then obtained:

• when the two lines PHM and PHD are in the air at state 0, no winding 32, 34 is powered. The engine is stopped,
• when only the line PHD is activated in state 1, the coil 34 is powered and the occultation system is moved to its deployed position,
• when only the line PHM is activated in state 1, the coil 32 is energized and the occultation system is moved to its folding position, and
• when the two lines PHM and PHD are activated in the state 1, the controller 24 goes into programming mode, but prohibits the simultaneous application of the phase voltage on the two coils 32, 34 to avoid damage to the motor 30.

Thus the device according to the present invention exploits a state (simultaneous connection of the two lines PHM and PHD) which is prohibited according to the state of the art because it is according to it likely to damage the motor 30.

More precisely, as previously indicated, in the context of the invention, the controller 24 is sensitive to the simultaneous validation time of the two actuating means PHM and PHD.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, typically the controller 24 compares the duration of simultaneous activation of the two actuating means PHM and PHD at two time thresholds T1 and T2.

Typically but not exclusively, T1 and T2 may be of the order of 5 and 50s.

• lorsque la durée de liaison simultanée à la phase de PHM et PHD est inférieure à T1 (5s), de préférence le contrôleur 24 impose une réinitialisation du circuit de commande (le circuit revient alors dans une configuration usine. On efface alors notamment les éventuelles fins de course spécifiques préalablement mémorisées) ;
• lorsque la durée de liaison simultanée à la phase de PHM et PHD est supérieure à T1 et inférieure à T2 (soit compris par exemple entre 5 et 50s, typiquement de l'ordre de 30s) de préférence le contrôleur 24 impose une première configuration, par exemple une configuration banne;
• lorsque la durée de liaison simultanée à la phase de PHM et PHD est supérieure à T2 (soit de préférence supérieure à 50s), de préférence le contrôleur 24 impose une seconde configuration, par exemple une configuration volet roulant (il s'agit d'ailleurs de préférence d'un retour à la configuration usine volet roulant).

Thus, as illustrated in FIG. 6:

• when the duration of the simultaneous connection to the phase of PHM and PHD is less than T1 (5s), preferably the controller 24 imposes a reset of the control circuit (the circuit then returns to a factory configuration. specific running rules previously memorized);
• when the duration of simultaneous connection to the phase of PHM and PHD is greater than T1 and less than T2 (for example between 5 and 50s, typically of the order of 30s), preferably the controller 24 imposes a first configuration, by example a banne configuration;
• when the duration of the PHM and PHD phase simultaneous bonding is greater than T2 (preferably greater than 50s), the controller 24 preferably imposes a second configuration, for example a roller shutter configuration (it is moreover preferably a return to the rolling shutter factory configuration).

In the context of the invention, the banne configuration differs from the rolling shutter configuration in that banne configuration is preferably forced to the extreme folding position to ensure storage of the banana cloth in a waterproof chest, then on the other hand, in the roller shutter position, the motorisation is to be stopped below the expected extreme positions.

In practice, the duration of activation of PHM and PHD lines is controlled, to select from the three aforementioned possibilities, reset, banne mode or roller shutter mode, by controlling the duration of operation of one of the keys 12 or 14 after connect the two PHM and PHD wires together, for example using jumper 18.

It is recalled that a mechanical locking device prohibits the simultaneous activation of the two keys 12 and 14.

To set the end of the system, the procedure is preferably as follows.

We distinguish three cases: 1) the case of two stops set automatically, 2) the case of an automatically adjusted stop and a manually set stop and 3) the case of two stops set manually.

In the case of two stops automatically adjusted, for example a roller shutter equipped with a high physical stop and a low physical stop, it actuates a first key, for example the uphill button 12. The apron stops on the high stop and the end of the stroke is set automatically. The high limit switch is memorized definitively after x stops, for example four stops, in its authorized stopping range. To memorize the opposite stop, one actuates the other key, for example the down key 14. The apron stops on the low stop and the end of stroke is automatically adjusted. The end of the low stroke is permanently stored after stops, for example four stops, in its authorized stop range.

In the case of an automatically adjusted stop and a manually set stop, the button corresponding to the self-adjusting stop is activated. For example, in the case of a shutter equipped with a high physical stop, only the up key 12 is activated. The apron stops on this stop and the end of stroke is automatically adjusted. This is stored definitively after x stops, for example four stops, in its allowed stop range. On the other hand, for adjust the other limit switch, the lower end of the race as in the above example, it is not necessary to make stops thereon. Indeed, the controller 24 is adapted to memorize as the second limit switch the position from which the occultation system is moved before reaching the first previously stored limit switch. Thus, for example if the end of stroke in high stop has been set and memorized previously automatically, it suffices after reaching the end of the low run chosen, to operate the mounted key and let the deck run all the way to the end. high stop position previously memorized to memorize as the lower limit of the starting position of this displacement.

In the case of two stops set manually, a first stop is memorized by adjusting the corresponding limit switch using the up and down keys and then validating the storage of this position without moving the deck by a specific command keys, for example a sequence of three successive rapid presses on the biasing key towards this stop (ie three stresses of the key 12 mounted for the setting of the upper limit switch or conversely three rapid strokes of the down key 14 for memorizing an end low race). Then, the second stop is memorized first by adjusting this end of stroke by using the up and down keys and once the desired end of stroke obtained, by pressing the appropriate key, so that the apron reaches the end of the race previously stored. Again, as before, the position from which the occultation system is moved, before reaching the first previously stored limit switch, is stored as a second limit switch.

Note that to allow the aforementioned operation, the controller 24 is adapted to detect the duration of activation of the keys 12 and 14 and compare this duration at one or more thresholds to assign to said keys different functions depending on their duration. activation.

More precisely still, when the controller 24 detects the actuation of the up / down keys for a shorter duration at a threshold, for example 0.5s, it assigns to the operation of the keys a programming command, without moving the deck. On the other hand, when the controller 24 detects the activation of a key for a time greater than this threshold, for example greater than one second, it assigns this key a command function when moving the apron.

Moreover, in the context of the invention, the controller 24 is preferably adapted to ensure an automatic readjustment of the limit switches for all Z actions, for example all 256 actions, except in the case where the two limit switches (high and bass) are manually adjusted.

The readjustment of the automatically adjusted limit switch takes place only within its permitted stop range.

The readjustment of the manually adjusted limit switch takes place according to the position of the automatically adjusted limit switch and the length of the travel of the apron (in the context of the present invention, it is considered that the height of the apron is constant).

We will now describe the radio control system according to the present invention illustrated in Figure 4 attached.

This figure shows a control box (stationary, for example wall-mounted, or portable) 110 able to transmit up / down / down command codes, by radio waves, when three respective keys 112, 113 and 114 are actuated. a motor 130 and a control card 120 comprising a means 122 for receiving orders received from the housing 110, and which also receives phase signals φ, neutral N, earth T and end-stops FC1 and FC2.

The exchanges between the transmitter 110 and the receiver 122 can be the subject of many embodiments. The transmitter 110 and the receiver 122 may be single channel, the discrimination between the different states resulting from specific codes. The transmitter 110 and the receiver 122 may be multichannel, each channel corresponding to a specific order. They can also involve a combination of multi-code and multi-channel technologies.

If necessary the choice in a programming menu, between an initialization mode, first configuration for example banne and second configuration for example rolling shutter, could be obtained by detecting the duration of simultaneous activation of the two keys 112 and 114, analogically to the previously described arrangements with reference to FIG.

However, in the context of the present invention, it is preferred, in order to avoid unintended reprogramming, to ensure programming selection using specific means consisting of a cable C comprising at least two wires: one PH1 intended to be connected to the mains supply side phase and to the power supply board of the control circuit 120, and the other PH2 intended to be connected to a specific input of the controller 124.

Again it should be noted that the device works perfectly if the connections between neutral and phase are reversed.

In practice, the aforementioned cable C which contains the wires PH1 and PH2 also houses the N and T ground wires, as shown diagrammatically in FIG.

• lorsque le fil PH 1 n'est pas alimenté par la phase, état 0, quel que soit l'état du fil PH2, le circuit 120 n'est pas alimenté,
• lorsque le fil PH1 est seul alimenté, soit PH1 à 1 et PH2 à 0, le circuit 120 est alimenté, en attente d'ordre en provenance du boîtier 110, en fonctionnement normal, et
• lorsque les deux fils PH1 et PH2 sont reliés simultanément à la phase, état 1, le circuit 120 est placé dans un mode de programmation.

As illustrated in Figure 7:

• when the wire PH 1 is not powered by the phase, state 0, whatever the state of the wire PH2, the circuit 120 is not powered,
• when the wire PH1 is only powered, that is PH1 to 1 and PH2 to 0, the circuit 120 is powered, waiting for an order from the housing 110, in normal operation, and
• when the two wires PH1 and PH2 are connected simultaneously to the phase, state 1, the circuit 120 is placed in a programming mode.

In a manner comparable to the embodiment previously described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5 and 6, it is therefore sufficient for an installer to connect the wires PH1 and PH2, at the phase, at the accessible end of the cable C, to impose a mode programming.

And the use of a cable C bringing together the two wires PH1 and PH2 makes it possible to deport the intervention site to control the programming mode in any suitable place, for example a power supply board, with respect to the trunk of the control system. occultation which houses the circuit 120 and its receiver 122.

It should also be noted here that, in a manner comparable to the previously described wire-controlled embodiment, the device according to the present invention illustrated in FIG. 4 functions perfectly if the phase and neutral connections coming from the electrical distribution network are inverted, ie if the supply line corresponding to the phase is connected to the common point 133 of the coils, while the neutral line is then applied to the line PH1 and to the ends of the coils 132, 134 adjacent to the capacitor 136.

Moreover, the programming mode can be obtained by connecting the lines PH1 and PH2 with each other, independently of a power supply line, by means of any type of connection between the lines concerned, in particular a direct connection in the form of a short-circuit, a resistive link, a capacitive link, a unidirectional diode link, etc.

Consequently, the term "phase" linkage used later to simplify the description will have to be considered as a preferred but non-limiting link.

Also here again preferably, the controller 124 is sensitive to the bonding time of the two son PH1 and PH2.

• pour une durée de liaison de PH1 et PH2 inférieure à un seuil T1, par exemple une durée de liaison de l'ordre de 5s, le contrôleur 124 passe dans un mode de réinitialisation, rétablissant le câblage d'origine,
• pour une durée de liaison de PH1 et PH2 comprise entre deux seuils T1 et T2, par exemple une durée de liaison de l'ordre de 30s, le contrôleur 124 passe dans une première configuration, par exemple une configuration banne, et
• pour une durée de liaison de PH1 et PH2 supérieure à un deuxième seuil T2, par exemple une durée de liaison de l'ordre de 60s, le contrôleur passe dans une deuxième configuration, par exemple une configuration volet roulant.

Typically, but not exclusively:

• for a link duration PH1 and PH2 less than a threshold T1, for example a link time of the order of 5s, the controller 124 goes into a reset mode, restoring the original wiring,
• for a link duration of PH1 and PH2 between two thresholds T1 and T2, for example a link time of the order of 30s, the controller 124 goes into a first configuration, for example a banne configuration, and
• for a link time of PH1 and PH2 greater than a second threshold T2, for example a link time of the order of 60s, the controller goes into a second configuration, for example a shutter configuration.

It will be noted that, as illustrated in FIG. 7, in the context of the present invention, the controller 124 can be adapted to detect a link time between PH1 and PH2 greater than a third threshold, for example a link duration of the order of 90s, to drive then a "sequential" mode of operation. Once this sequential operating mode is reached, line PH2 can be disconnected from line PH1. And any subsequent impulse link between PH1 and PH2, causes the following alternating commands: rise / stop / descent / stop / rise / stop / etc ...

Such a sequential operating mode can be used for example in case of deficiency of the control unit 110.

In practice, the aforementioned impulse link between the wires PH1 and PH2 can be obtained by means of a pushbutton BP placed on the end of the cable C, or else by any equivalent temporary connection means, for example a simple section of cable equipped with two crocodile clips.

Preferably access to the end of the wire PH2 and push button BP, where it exists, is protected, for example by a key, to avoid inadvertent manipulation of them and thus guarantee their handling by an installer competent.

Moreover, during the sequential operation, the controller 124 preferably detects the duration of bonding of the PH2 wire to the phase, and compares this linkage duration with a threshold: above a threshold, for example for a link duration greater than 1s, the controller 124 controls the aforementioned alternating sequence of rise / stop / down / stop / rise etc ..., while for a connection time below the threshold, for example a link time of less than 0.5s, the controller 124 likens the temporary connection of PH2 to the phase, to a programming order likely to bring the control circuit 120 back to the previous default configuration. However, for security purposes this return to the default configuration is only validated after several brief links of PH2 to the phase, for example such links.

• commutateur 116 dans une première position de repos: mode de fonctionnement « normal »,
• commutateur 116 dans la seconde position : mode de programmation et de réglage des fins de course, et
• appui sur la touche arrêt 114, puis tout en maintenant celle-ci, placement du commutateur 116 dans la seconde position : mode de programmation des commandes radio.

In the context of the present invention, the housing 110 further comprises a two-position switch 116. This is accessible only to the installer or an informed user, after opening the housing 110. It is used to modulate the codes issued by the box 110 to distinguish between a normal operating mode and a programming mode, for example on the following bases:

• switch 116 in a first rest position: "normal" operating mode,
• switch 116 in the second position: programming and setting mode of the limit switches, and
• pressing the stop key 114, then while maintaining it, placing the switch 116 in the second position: programming mode radio commands.

• l'appui sur la touche montée 112 sollicite le tablier à la montée et celui-ci s'arrête sur sa fin de course haute,
• l'appui sur la touche arrêt 113 stoppe le tablier dans son déplacement, et
• l'appui sur la touche descente 114 sollicite le tablier à la descente et celui-ci s'arrête sur sa fin de course basse.

In normal operation:

• pressing the up key 112 urges the apron up and it stops at its end end high,
• pressing the stop key 113 stops the apron in its movement, and
• pressing the down key 114 urges the deck to the descent and it stops at its bottom end.

Preferably in the context of the present invention, the controller 124 additionally steers a stepwise movement, when one of the up or down keys 114 112 is requested while the stop key 113 is previously solicited and maintained in this position. Such a mode of operation step by step allows in particular a precise adjustment of the limit switches.

The adjustment of the end positions is carried out in a manner similar to the provisions previously described for the wired control.

The limit switches can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on the equipment associated with the apron, independently of each other.

The automatic adjustment of a limit switch is effective after X successive stops, for example 4 successive stops, in the same range.

An automatic readjustment of the end positions takes place every Z actions, for example 256 actions, except in the case where the two limit switches (high and low) are set manually.

The readjustment of the automatically adjusted limit switch takes place only within its permitted stop range.

The readjustment of the manually adjusted limit switch takes place according to the position of the automatically adjusted limit switch and the length of the travel of the apron.

The automatic recognition of the limit switches has priority over the manual recognition of the limit switches. For any readjustment on physical stop, whether it comes cyclically (all Z actions) or that it is linked to a shift due to deck mechanics or to a counting error, a readjustment of the opposite stop will be made.

On the other hand, we must distinguish here again the 3 cases 1) of 2 stops (physical) automatically set, 2) of a stop (physical) automatically adjusted and a stop (or position) set manually and 3) two stops ( or positions) set manually.

• le commutateur 116 du boîtier 110 est placé en mode normal,
• la touche montée 112 est appuyée, le tablier s'arrête sur sa butée haute et la fin de course se règle automatiquement, (cette fin de course haute est mémorisée de façon définitive après 4 arrêts dans sa plage d'arrêt autorisée),
• la touche descente 114 est appuyée, le tablier s'arrête sur sa butée basse et la fin de course se règle automatiquement, (cette fin de course basse est mémorisée de façon définitive après 4 arrêts dans sa plage d'arrêt autorisée).

In the case of two automatically set stops, for example a rolling shutter equipped with a high physical stop and a low physical stop, the installer proceeds as follows:

• the switch 116 of the housing 110 is placed in normal mode,
• the up key 112 is pressed, the apron stops at its high stop and the end of stroke is set automatically, (this high limit switch is memorized definitively after 4 stops in its authorized stop range),
• the down key 114 is pressed, the apron stops on its low stop and the end of stroke is set automatically, (this end of low stroke is permanently memorized after 4 stops in its authorized stop range).

• le commutateur 116 du boîtier 110 est placé en mode normal,
• la touche montée 112 est appuyée, le tablier s'arrête sur sa butée haute et la fin de course se règle automatiquement, (cette fin de course haute est mémorisée de façon définitive après 4 arrêts dans sa plage d'arrêt autorisée),
• les touches montée 112 et descente 114 sont sollicitées pour ajuster la butée de fin de course basse recherchée, et lorsque celle-ci est atteinte :
  • soit la touche montée 112 est appuyée jusqu'à ce que le tablier atteigne sa fin de course haute précédemment mémorisée, ce qui provoque la mémorisation automatique de la position basse de départ en tant que fin de course basse,
  • soit le commutateur 116 est placé en position programmation fins de course, et l'appui sur la touche descente 114 pendant un temps supérieur à un seuil, par exemple de l'ordre de 3s, entraîne la mémorisation de la fin de course basse ainsi obtenue (bien évidemment de manière symétrique il s'agit de la touche montée 112 sollicitée pendant 3 s pour mémoriser la fin de course haute).

In the case of an automatically adjusted stop and a manually adjusted stop, for example a roller shutter equipped with a high physical stop only, the installer proceeds as follows:

• the switch 116 of the housing 110 is placed in normal mode,
• the up key 112 is pressed, the apron stops at its high stop and the end of stroke is set automatically, (this high limit switch is memorized definitively after 4 stops in its authorized stop range),
• the buttons up 112 and down 114 are biased to adjust the desired end of the bottom end stop, and when it is reached:
  • the mounted key 112 is pressed until the apron reaches its previously stored high end limit, which automatically saves the starting low position as a low end position,
  • either the switch 116 is placed in the race limit setting position, and pressing the down key 114 for a time greater than a threshold, for example of the order of 3s, causes the memorization of the low end position thus obtained (Of course symmetrically it is the mounted key 112 solicited for 3 seconds to memorize the upper limit switch).

• le commutateur 116 du boîtier 110 est placé en mode normal,
• les touches montée 112 et descente 114 sont sollicitées pour ajuster la butée de fin de course haute recherchée, et lorsque celle-ci est atteinte :

• le commutateur 116 est placé en position programmation fins de course, et l'appui sur la touche montée 112 pendant un temps supérieur à un seuil, par exemple de l'ordre de 3s, entraîne la mémorisation de la fin de course haute ainsi obtenue (bien évidemment de manière symétrique il s'agit de la touche descente 114 sollicitée pendant 3 s pour mémoriser la fin de course basse),
• le commutateur 116 du boîtier 110 est placé en mode normal,
• les touches montée 112 et descente 114 sont sollicitées pour ajuster la butée de fin de course basse recherchée, et lorsque celle-ci est atteinte :

• soit la touche montée 112 est appuyée jusqu'à ce que le tablier atteigne sa fin de course haute précédemment mémorisée, ce qui provoque la mémorisation automatique de la position basse de départ en tant que fin de course basse,
• soit le commutateur 116 est placé en position programmation fins de course, et l'appui sur la touche descente 114 pendant un temps supérieur à un seuil, par exemple de l'ordre de 3s, entraîne la mémorisation de la fin de course basse ainsi obtenue (bien évidemment de manière symétrique il s'agit de la touche montée 112 sollicitée pendant 3 s pour mémoriser la fin de course haute).

In the case of two manually adjusted stops, for example a rolling shutter not equipped with physical stop and in the event of a high limit switch set before the low end of stroke, the installer proceeds as follows:

• the switch 116 of the housing 110 is placed in normal mode,
• the buttons up 112 and down 114 are biased to adjust the end of the high end stop sought, and when it is reached:

• the switch 116 is placed in the limit-of-travel programming position, and the pressing of the up key 112 for a time greater than a threshold, for example of the order of 3s, causes the memorization of the high end-stop thus obtained ( obviously symmetrically this is the down key 114 solicited for 3 seconds to memorize the low end of the stroke),
• the switch 116 of the housing 110 is placed in normal mode,
• the buttons up 112 and down 114 are biased to adjust the desired end of the bottom end stop, and when it is reached:

• the mounted key 112 is pressed until the apron reaches its previously stored high end limit, which automatically saves the starting low position as a low end position,
• either the switch 116 is placed in the race limit setting position, and pressing the down key 114 for a time greater than a threshold, for example of the order of 3s, causes the memorization of the low end position thus obtained (Of course symmetrically it is the mounted key 112 solicited for 3 seconds to memorize the upper limit switch).

To eliminate the limit switch settings, it suffices to place the switch 116 in the limit switch position and to press the stop key 113 for a time greater than a threshold, for example of the order of 3 seconds.

It should be noted that both in the wired control mode and in the case of the radio control mode, the system according to the present invention allows to mount the gearmotor on one end or the other of the winding tube. It is provided for this means capable of reversing the direction of rotation of the motor, if necessary.

• le commutateur 116 est placé en mode réglages fins de course, et
• la touche arrêt 113 est sollicitée pendant un temps déterminé, par exemple de l'ordre de 1s et tout en la maintenant, la touche montée 112 est sollicitée pendant une durée supérieure à un seuil, par exemple de l'ordre de 3s.

Preferably in the case of the command by radio link, the installer then proceeds as follows:

• the switch 116 is placed in limit switch mode, and
• the stop key 113 is solicited for a given time, for example of the order of 1s and while maintaining it, the mounted key 112 is solicited for a duration greater than a threshold, for example of the order of 3s.

Note that in the case of wired control, it is sufficient for the installer to reverse the connection of the two PHM and PHD son output of the housing 10.

The programming mode of the radio commands is preferably adapted to selectively assign or reassign a basic radio control, an assignment of an additional radio control, the deletion of an additional radio control, or the deletion of a basic radio command and an additional radio command (s).

This programming mode makes it possible to match the radio commands 110 to the receiver 122, so that a transmitter 110 not recognized by the receiver 122 can not drive the circuit 120. This programming mode consists of recognizing the transmitter block 110 and the commands issued by the latter, by the receiver 122, according to a predefined learning sequence.

Generally called "basic radio control" a control box 110 adapted to control a specific occultation system and "complementary radio control" a control unit 110 common to the control of several occultation systems.

• le commutateur 116 de cette commande est placé en position « mode normal »,
• les fils PH1 et PH2 sont reliés pendant 5s pour opérer une réinitialisation,
• le circuit 120 est alors en attente de programmation pendant 60s,
• il suffit alors d'appuyer sur la touche arrêt 113 par exemple pendant 1s, pour adresser une trame de reconnaissance au récepteur 122,
• le mode programmation est quitté dès que la trame est reçue.

To assign or reassign a basic radio command, preferably, the installer must request a key from the command within a certain period of time following a reset phase. For this preference the installer proceeds as follows:

• the switch 116 of this command is placed in the "normal mode" position,
• the wires PH1 and PH2 are connected during 5s to perform a reset,
• the circuit 120 is then waiting for programming for 60s,
• it is then sufficient to press the stop key 113, for example during 1s, to address a recognition frame to the receiver 122,
• the programming mode is exited as soon as the frame is received.

To assign or delete an additional radio command, preferably the installer must first validate by placing the basic command and the additional command in a specific programming mode and then must request a key of the complementary command in a certain delay following a specific validation operation of the basic command.

• la commande radio de base et la commande radio complémentaire sont placées en position « programmation commandes radio»,
• la touche montée 112 de la commande radio de base est activée pendant 3s,
• le circuit 120 est alors en attente de programmation pendant 60s,
• il suffit alors d'appuyer sur la touche arrêt 113 de la commande radio complémentaire par exemple pendant 1s, pour adresser une trame de reconnaissance au récepteur 122,
• le mode programmation est quitté dès que cette trame est reçue.

More precisely, preferably to assign a complementary radio control, the installer proceeds as follows:

• the basic radio control and the additional radio control are placed in the "radio programming" position,
• the up key 112 of the basic radio control is activated for 3s,
• the circuit 120 is then waiting for programming for 60s,
• it then suffices to press the stop key 113 of the supplementary radio control, for example during 1s, to address a recognition frame to the receiver 122,
• the programming mode is exited as soon as this frame is received.

• la commande radio de base et la commande radio complémentaire sont placées en position « programmation commandes radio»,
• la touche descente 114 de la commande radio de base est activée pendant 3s,
• le circuit 120 est alors en attente de programmation pendant 60s,
• il suffit alors d'appuyer sur la touche arrêt 113 de la commande radio complémentaire par exemple pendant 1s, pour adresser une trame de reconnaissance au récepteur 122,
• le mode programmation est quitté dès que cette trame est reçue.

To remove an add-on radio command, the installer proceeds as follows:

• the basic radio control and the additional radio control are placed in the "radio programming" position,
• the down key 114 of the basic radio control is activated for 3s,
• the circuit 120 is then waiting for programming for 60s,
• it then suffices to press the stop key 113 of the supplementary radio control, for example during 1s, to address a recognition frame to the receiver 122,
• the programming mode is exited as soon as this frame is received.

• la commande radio de base est placée en position « programmation commandes radio»,
• la touche arrêt 113 de la commande radio de base est activée pendant 3s,
• le circuit 120 est alors en attente de programmation pendant 60s afin d'autoriser la réaffectation d'une commande radio de base par réception d'une nouvelle trame de reconnaissance si l'utilisateur le souhaite,
• le mode programmation est quitté dès que cette trame est reçue.

To remove the basic radio control and the additional radio control (s), the installer proceeds as follows:

• the basic radio control is placed in the "programming radio commands" position,
• the stop key 113 of the basic radio control is activated for 3s,
• the circuit 120 is then waiting for programming for 60s in order to allow the reassignment of a basic radio control by receiving a new recognition frame if the user so wishes,
• the programming mode is exited as soon as this frame is received.

The synthesis of the commands which have just been described for the radio control is illustrated in FIG. 8.

Naturally, the present invention is not limited to the particular embodiments which have just been described, in particular to the time values or to the precise sequences of actuation which have been mentioned, but extends to all variants according to the claims.

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1. Control device for controlling motorized occulting systems such as blinds, awnings, shutters, doors or the equivalent, intended in particular to shut out the light and/or to form a barrier against intrusions, characterized in that it comprises a control circuit (20, 120) for controlling a motorized drive (30, 130), this circuit comprising at least one input (PHM, PHD; PH2) which can be placed selectively in a programming mode state by connecting a shunt between this input and another conductor, such as an electrical power supply line, and means (20, 120) sensitive to the duration of this state so as to, according to this duration, select between various predefined types of programming from a menu.
2. Device according to Claim 1, for operating the circuit (20) through hard-wired control, comprising at least two actuating means (PHM, PHD) which, when respectively validated, force the occulting system one of them into its closed or deployed position and the other into its open or folded position, characterized in that it comprises means (20) able to force the control device into a programming mode when simultaneous validation of both actuating means (PHM, PHD) is detected.
3. Device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the two actuating means are formed of two lines (PHM, PHD) which are able to be connected simultaneously, for example to an electrical power supply line.
4. Device according to one of Claims 2 and 3, characterized in that validation of the two actuating means (PHM, PHD) is obtained by connecting two lines together and, if appropriate, by operating at least one key (12, 14) on a control unit (10).
5. Device according to one of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the two lines (PHM, PHD) consist of two lines respectively and alternately powering coils (32, 34) of the motor (30).
6. Device according to Claim 1 for operating the circuit (120) through radio control, comprising a cable (C) connected to the circuit (120) comprising at least two wires one of them (PH1) connected to an electrical power supply line and the other (PH2) connected to one input of a controller so that the connecting of the two wires (PH1, PH2) forces the control circuit to switch into a programming mode.
7. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a four-strand cable (C), the four wires being: a neutral wire, an earth wire and two wires (PHM, PHD; PH1, PH2) which can both be connected in common to an electrical power supply line during a programming procedure.
8. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises means (20, 120) capable of comparing the duration for which the input (PHM, PHD; PH2) is placed in the programming state against two time thresholds (T1, T2).
9. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises means (20, 120) able to compare the duration for which the input (PHM, PHD; PH2) is placed in the programming state against several time ranges, in order, according to the result obtained, to select between a number of available functions.
10. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the control circuit (20, 120) comprises a controller (24, 124) sensitive to the duration for which two lines (PHM, PHD; PH1, PH2) are simultaneously connected, and designed to force the system into a reset mode when this duration falls within a predefined range of time.
11. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the control circuit (20, 120) comprises a controller (24, 124) sensitive to the duration for which two lines (PHM, PHD; PH1, PH2) are simultaneously connected and designed to define the following sequence:

    - when the duration of simultaneous connection is below a first threshold T1 (for example lasts 5 s), the controller (24) forces the control circuit to reset,

    - when the duration of simultaneous connection is above a first threshold T1 and below a second threshold T2 (namely, for example, ranges for example between 5 and 50 s and typically lasts of the order of 30 s), the controller (24) forces a first configuration, for example an awning configuration;

    - when the duration of simultaneous connection is above the second threshold T2 (namely, for example, lasts longer than 50 s), the controller (24) forces a second configuration, for example a roller shutter configuration.
12. Device according to Claim 11, characterized in that the controller (24) is also designed to be able detect a duration of simultaneous connection above a third threshold, for example a duration lasting of the order of 90 s, in order then to instigate a "sequential" operating mode.
13. Device according to Claim 12, characterized in that, in the sequential operating mode, any subsequent impulsive connection of at least one of the two lines (PH1, PH2) to the electrical power supply line leads to the following alternating commands: raise/stop/lower/stop/raise/stop/ etc.
14. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that access to the opposite end of the cable (C) to the control circuit (20, 120) is protected, for example by a key-operated system.
15. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 14, comprising means (20, 120) for storing the two ends of travel of the occulting system which correspond one of them to a closed position and the other to an open position, characterized in that the memory storage means are designed, once a first end-of-travel has been stored in the memory beforehand, to store automatically, by way of the second end-of-travel, the position from which the occulting system is moved, in a programming phase, before the said first end-of-travel stored previously is reached.
16. Device according to Claim 15, characterized in that the first end-of-travel corresponds to a physical end stop automatically stored in memory by moving the screen element of the occulting system towards this.
17. Device according to Claim 15, characterized in that the first end-of-travel corresponds to a position manually stored in memory by adjusting the corresponding end-of-travel using raise and lower keys (12, 14) then validating the storing of this position without moving the screening element through a special operation of the keys, for example a sequence of three presses in rapid succession on the key (12, 14) that urges the screening element towards this end stop.
18. Device according to Claim 16, characterized in that each automatically stored end-of-travel is stored permanently after x stops, for example after four stops, in its authorized range of stopping.
19. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that it comprises a controller (24, 124) able to perform automatic readjustment of the ends-of-travel every Z actions, for example every 256 actions.
20. Device according to Claim 19, characterized in that the readjustment of an automatically set end-of-travel is performed only within its authorized range of stopping.
21. Device according to Claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the readjustment of a manually set end-of-travel is performed on the basis of the position of an automatically set end-of-travel and of the length of the travel of the screening element.
22. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 21 taken in combination with Claim 15, characterized in that the second end-of-travel is stored in memory by positioning a special switch (116) in an end-of-travel programming position and pressing a movement control button (112 , 114).
23. Device according to Claim 22, characterized in that the movement control button (112, 114) is the one needed to move the screening element towards the stored end-of-travel.
24. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 23, characterized in that it comprises means (120, 116, 112, 113) capable of reversing the direction in which the motor rotates without changing the external wiring.
25. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 24, comprising means (20, 120) sensitive to the duration for which the operating means (12, 14; PH2) are activated, so as to perform different active functions according to whether the duration of activation is below or above at least one determined threshold.
26. Device according to Claim 25, characterized in that the various active functions correspond either to a function of moving the occulting system or to a function of storing ends-of-travel in memory.
27. Device according to one of Claims 24 to 26, characterized in that it comprises a controller 24 able to compare the duration of actuation of raise/lower keys (12, 14) against a threshold, in order to assign a programming control to the actuation of the keys when this actuation duration is below the threshold, without moving the screening element, and to assign a function of commanding the movement of the screening element to these keys when, on the other hand, the duration of actuation is above the threshold.
28. Device according to one of Claims 24 to 26, characterized in that it comprises a controller (24) able to compare the duration for which a wire (PH2) is connected to an electrical power supply line against a threshold in order to operate an alternating raise/stop/lower/stop/raise etc. sequence when this duration is above the threshold and, on the other hand, liken the temporary connection of the wire (PH2) to the electrical power supply line to a programming command, for example able to return the control circuit (120) to the earlier default configuration when this duration is below the threshold.
29. Device according to Claim 28, characterized in that return to the default configuration is validated only after the wire (PH2) has been connected briefly to the phase conductor a number of times, for example 5 times.
30. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 29, characterized in that it further comprises a two-position switch (116) which is accessible only to a fitter or to an enlightened user, able, according to its position, to define a normal operating mode or a programming mode.
31. Device according to Claim 30, characterized in that it comprises a controller (124) sensitive to the state of the switch (116) in order to define the following programming sequence:

    • when the switch (116) is in a first rest position: "normal" operating mode,

    • when the switch (116) is in the second position: the mode for programming and for setting the ends-of-travel, and

    • when a key (114) of a control unit (100) is pressed, and then, keeping the key depressed, the switch (116) is switched into the second position: radio control programming mode.
32. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 31, characterized in that it comprises a controller (124) able to perform a step-by-step movement when one of the raised (112) or lower (114) keys is pressed when a stop key (113) has already been pressed and is kept in this depressed position.
33. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 32, characterized in that it comprises a controller (124) able selectively to assign or reassign a basic radio control.
34. Device according to Claim 33, characterized in that the controller (124) is also designed to be able to assign an additional radio control.
35. Device according to one of Claims 33 and 34, characterized in that the controller (124) is designed to assign or reassign a basic radio control when a control key has been depressed within a certain period of time following a reset phase.
36. Device according to one of Claims 33 to 35, characterized in that the controller (124) is able to assign or eliminate an additional radio control following validation obtained by placing the basic control and the additional control in a specific programming mode then pressing a key on the additional control within a certain period of time following a specific validation actuation of the basic control.
37. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 36, characterized in that the shunt is chosen from the group comprising at least a direct connection in the form of a short circuit, a resistive connection, a capacitive connection, and a one-way connection involving a diode.

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