EP2762667B1 - Drive system and method of operating a drive system - Google Patents

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EP2762667B1
EP2762667B1 EP14153669.8A EP14153669A EP2762667B1 EP 2762667 B1 EP2762667 B1 EP 2762667B1 EP 14153669 A EP14153669 A EP 14153669A EP 2762667 B1 EP2762667 B1 EP 2762667B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/611Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/70Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F5/00Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers
    • E05F5/12Braking devices, e.g. checks; Stops; Buffers specially for preventing the closing of a wing before another wing has been closed
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/60Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/606Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/62Synchronisation of suspension or transmission members
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2400/00Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/10Electronic control
    • E05Y2400/40Control units therefor
    • E05Y2400/41Control units therefor for multiple motors

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  • the invention relates to a drive system and a method for operating a drive system for movable sashes of windows, doors, flaps or the like.
  • a drive system in which a central control circuit acts on a plurality of actuators which together raise and lower a flap wing.
  • the actuators are controlled by the control circuit directly via a voltage controller and regulated for synchronism.
  • drive systems with a number of actuators which each have their own programmable control unit and communicate with one another via a data bus.
  • the actuators act together on a wing to be moved and are mutually controlled for synchronism, which is achieved via a separate control circuit or via a master-slave arrangement.
  • the actuators exchange their unique serial number, which is fixed for each actuator by the manufacturer.
  • the DE 19 507 407 A1 discloses a drive system for window sashes in a building with drive units comprising a control unit and a control device, the digital bus addresses of the participants being set via DIP switches.
  • the invention solves this problem with the features of product claim 1 and method claim 10.
  • the claimed drive system and the method for its operation have the advantage of significantly simplifying and facilitating the system structure and commissioning. There is no need for time-consuming settings and programming of the drive units during commissioning.
  • the drive technology makes it possible to couple any drive units with one another and network them via a control line. As a result, different drive units with different functions can be operated in a drive system. Their number can also vary.
  • the control device can be connected to such different drive units.
  • the control units of the various drive units each generate their own virtual subscriber designation within the drive system and use this to identify themselves.
  • this can be a consecutive number within the total number of drive units in the drive system.
  • the subscriber designation can have a simple structure and a very small amount of data. For example, it can only consist of a single number with a few digits. This reduces the communication effort and allows the use of inexpensive and less complex control lines.
  • the continuous sequence of designations enables a particularly simple check of the existence and functionality of the connected drive units. This can be done, for example, by the control device, which signals the test result via a display and can also block the drive system if a drive unit is missing. On the other hand, the control device can assign the virtual subscriber designation of the replaced drive unit to a replacement drive unit, which additionally reduces the effort for the renewed commissioning.
  • the drive units can be standard units that only receive a virtual subscriber designation when they are commissioned and use this to communicate with one another. This allows a wide variety of system configurations with minimal planning and commissioning effort. In addition, standardized drive units from the warehouse can be used.
  • a further advantage consists in the particularly simple generation of a closing sequence control, which is particularly advantageous for the interaction of functionally different drive units, in particular actuators and locking drives, in the drive system.
  • the locking drives When opening a closed sash, the locking drives have priority and block the actuators until they have reached their unlocked position.
  • the process When closing an open wing, the process is reversed, with the actuators blocking the locking drives until they have reached their closed position and the closed wing can then be locked.
  • the effort for installation, programming and control is minimal.
  • control device and the control units each have a microcontroller.
  • control line(s) of the drive system is/are designed as a clocked bus.
  • the control line(s) of the drive system can each have a cable with one or more wires, in particular with three wires.
  • one or all drive unit(s) have a separate power supply, in particular an electrical power supply.
  • figure 1 a schematic of a propulsion system.
  • the invention relates to a drive system 1 with a plurality of drive units (4-8).
  • the invention also relates to a method for operating such a drive system (1). This includes the initialization of the drive system (1).
  • figure 1 shows a drive system (1) in a schematic representation. It is intended for movable casements (2) of windows, doors, flaps or similar closure elements.
  • a preferred area of application is buildings, in particular buildings and building closures.
  • the drive system (1) shown has a plurality of drive units (4-8) and a programmable control device (3).
  • the drive units (4-8) can be functionally the same or different. In the exemplary embodiment shown, there are five drive units, the number of which can also vary up or down in another embodiment.
  • the drive units (4,5,6) are designed as actuators that move the wing (2) together. This is preferably a pivoting movement, but can also be other kinematics.
  • the actuators (4,5,6) attack side by side on the wing (2) and move it together. They can be coordinated with one another in their movements, in particular synchronized.
  • the other two drive units (7, 8) are designed as locking drives which lock the leaf (2) in its closed position, e.g. on a surrounding stationary frame.
  • the drive units (4-8) are connected to one another and to the control device (3) via a control line (13). They can be connected to these, for example, in parallel.
  • One or more drive units (4-8) can be supplied with energy via a separate device (19), which is shown schematically for the actuator (4), for example, and can also be used for the other drive units.
  • the power supply (19) can be, for example, an electrical power supply with DC or AC voltage.
  • a connection can be made, for example, to the building power supply with 230 V alternating current or to a direct current supply with 12 or 24 V.
  • the drive units (4-8) can be supplied with energy via the control line (13).
  • the control line (13) can be wired or wireless.
  • the control line (13) is designed as a cable with one or more wires, e.g. with three wires.
  • the control line (13) is designed as a clocked bus, in particular as a data bus. This can be a dominant and recessive level bus.
  • one wire can be used for signal and data transmission, with the other two wires forming an electrical power supply and specifying the function, in particular the opening and closing direction, through their variable polarity.
  • the control device (3) can be connected to one or more actuator(s) (15).
  • This can, for example, be a button, a control circuit, in particular an RWA control, an alarm, wind or rain sensor or the like.
  • the actuator (15) and the control device (3) are connected to one another by means of electrical actuating lines (17).
  • the number and arrangement of the actuators (15) can also differ from those in figure 1 be trained.
  • the control device (3) is programmable and for this purpose has a microcontroller with a microprocessor and peripherals, in particular memories for data and programs.
  • the latter can, for example, be programs for checking, initializing and controlling the drive system (1) and the connected drive units (4-8).
  • the control device (3) can have a display (14), e.g. an optical and/or acoustic display, in particular an LED display.
  • the control device (3) has cable connections for the lines (13, 17) and an interface for bidirectional communication via the control line (13). This can be used to transmit data, in particular messages and commands.
  • the control device (3) can have a small size in the form of a small circuit board with the aforementioned components, which can be accommodated at any point so that it is visible or hidden. It can be placed, for example, in a switch box, on or in the sash (2) or its frame, or in or on a drive unit (4-8). Visual contact with the display (14) is advantageous for commissioning.
  • the drive units (4-8) each have a programmable control unit (12) and a drive means (9) which is controlled by the control unit (12).
  • the drive means (9) can be constructed in different ways, preferably as an electric drive.
  • the drive means (9) can, for example, have a preferably controllable motor (10), in particular an electric motor, and a propellant (11) actuated by it, which acts outwards and in particular on the wing (2).
  • a sensor system (18) can be present, which is also connected to the control unit (12) and can be used to monitor the function of the respective drive unit (4-8). This can be used, for example, to detect the position and/or the movement of a driving element (11).
  • the propellant (11) can be a linear chain, for example.
  • the propellant (11) can be designed as a rack, threaded spindle, link gear or any other type in order to transmit the drive movement of the motor (10) to the wing (2) for opening and closing.
  • the driving means (11) can be designed in a different way, e.g. as a locking element. If a drive unit is used for purposes other than those mentioned above, the drive means (9) can be designed and adapted accordingly.
  • the control unit (12) of a drive unit (4-8) also has a microcontroller with a microprocessor and memory with data and programs. It is connected via an interface to the control line (13) for bidirectional communication with the sending and receiving of data. In addition, there is the mentioned control connection to the drive means (9).
  • the control unit (12), in particular the microcontroller, also has a non-volatile and writable memory for a virtual subscriber designation explained below.
  • the scope of the program includes programs for controlling the drive element (9), for data communication, for initialization and for evaluating the signals from other drive units (4-8).
  • a program for generating and assigning an individual subscriber designation is stored, with which each control unit (12) within the drive system (1) generates and assigns its own virtual subscriber designation and stores it in the non-volatile and reprogrammable memory.
  • the control units (12) log on to the control device (3) with this virtual subscriber designation.
  • the virtual subscriber designations of the drive units (4-8) differ from one another and identify the respective drive unit.
  • the virtual subscriber designations can be of any type. Alphanumeric numbering, in particular in the form of numbers with only one or a few digits, is preferred.
  • the virtual subscriber designation can be sequential. In particular, it can begin with the number or number 1, the last number in the uninterrupted sequence representing the total number of drive units (4-8) present and connected in the drive system (1).
  • the control device (3) sends an initialization signal to the connected drive units (4-8) and their control units (12). Using the aforementioned program, they each generate a virtual subscriber designation starting with the lowest, in particular the number 1, and output a corresponding message to the control line (13). The generation and reporting of the control units (12) takes place at different times, with the first report before has priority over all others and blocks them. When the first or fastest control unit (12) has effectively reported the first number, it assigns and stores this number as a virtual subscriber designation. The other control units (12) learn from this priority message that there is already a first virtual subscriber designation and that their previous number assumption is therefore incorrect and they have to dial and report a next higher number in the next cycle. This iterative cycle can run several times in succession until all drive units (4-8) have assigned and stored their own virtual subscriber designation.
  • the virtual subscriber designations are also reported to the control device (3), which obtains information from this, at least about the number of connected drive units (4-8).
  • the drive units (4-8) only report the virtual subscriber designation, so that the control device (3) does not have any further information about the type and function as well as the arrangement of the drive units (4-8) in the drive system (1) and on the wing (2). has.
  • the control device (3) can output an acknowledgment signal and also further information, in particular about the number of connected and registered drive units (4-8) on the display (14).
  • the drive units (4-8) are activated to trigger their function, in particular to trigger an opening or closing movement, via the control device (3), with the polarity on the wires of the control line (13) being set accordingly, for example.
  • the control units (12) of the drive units (4-8) first respond with their virtual subscriber designation, with the control device (3) receiving and reporting the messages Checked for completeness. If a virtual subscriber designation is missing due to the failure of a drive unit (4-8) or for other reasons, the control device (3) detects a fault and blocks the drive units (4-8).
  • control device (3) can issue a message via the display (14).
  • control device (3) can output a fault message to the outside, e.g. to a maintenance center, via the actuating lines (17) or in some other way, e.g.
  • the initialization phase can be shortened in that the control device (3) transmits to the new drive unit (4-8) the previous virtual subscriber designation of the exchanged unit for allocation and storage.
  • the initialization process described above can run, with the existing virtual subscriber designations of the other drive units (4-8) being deleted and then regenerated and assigned.
  • the drive system (1) can also have a closing sequence control.
  • the locking drives (7, 8) are first unlocked, after which the actuators (4-6) can open the wing (2).
  • the closing sequence control can be dependent on the control signal, in particular on the polarity of the control line (13).
  • the control units (12) of the drive units (4-8) can have a corresponding program stored for this purpose.
  • the locking drives (7,8) start immediately, while the actuators (4-6) have a programmed waiting time for this.
  • a drive unit (4-8) As soon as a drive unit (4-8) is functional and running, it sends a corresponding feedback on the control line (13), which is received by the control device (3) and by all other drive units (4-8). If an actuator (4-6) receives such a message during the waiting time, the control unit (12) extends the waiting phase until the message signal disappears. This is the case when the locking drive (7.8) has reached its end position and unlocked position. Only then do the actuators (4-6) start to run.
  • control signal is a closing signal
  • the locking drives (7,8) have a programmed waiting time for this and wait until the actuating drives (4-6), which start up immediately, report that they have reached their end position and the leaf (2) is in the closed position.
  • the locking drives (7, 8) have already reached their unlocking end position, so that they do not issue a blocking message on the control line (13).
  • the actuators (4-6) can start up immediately after their programmed waiting time has elapsed.
  • the closing sequence control via waiting times is particularly simple and inexpensive.
  • the drive system (1) shown relates to a single wing (2). Alternatively, it can also be extended to several wings. It is also possible that only a single actuator acts on a wing (2). In a modification of the exemplary embodiment, only similar drive units, e.g. exclusively actuators, can be arranged in the drive system (1).
  • the input drive units (4-8) can have their own individual and predetermined identifiers, which may also contain information about the type and function of the respective drive unit.
  • the existing identifier can be used instead of a virtual subscriber designation.
  • the type, number and arrangement of the drive unit can vary. These can also have a setting and locking function other than that described. Variations are too possible with regard to the control line (13), which can be implemented wirelessly, for example via a radio link.
  • the bus technology can also vary.
  • the drive units (4-8) can emit a signal during operation that characterizes their respective type and function.
  • the actuating and locking drives emit different signals, for example, which can be received and evaluated in the control units (12) for the closing sequence control.
  • the electric drive means (9) shown can alternatively be designed as a fluidic drive with a correspondingly adapted energy supply.
  • An electrical drive means (9) can also be varied and designed, for example, as a linear drive.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Antriebssystem und ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Antriebssystems für bewegliche Flügel von Fenstern, Türen, Klappen oder dgl..The invention relates to a drive system and a method for operating a drive system for movable sashes of windows, doors, flaps or the like.

Aus der DE 40 41 087 A1 ist ein Antriebssystem bekannt, bei dem eine zentrale Steuerschaltung mehrere Stellantriebe beaufschlagt, die gemeinsam einen Klappenflügel heben und senken. Die Stellantriebe werden von der Steuerschaltung direkt über einen Spannungssteller gesteuert und auf Gleichlauf geregelt.From the DE 40 41 087 A1 a drive system is known in which a central control circuit acts on a plurality of actuators which together raise and lower a flap wing. The actuators are controlled by the control circuit directly via a voltage controller and regulated for synchronism.

In der Praxis sind außerdem Antriebssysteme mit mehreren Stellantrieben bekannt, welche jeweils eine eigene programmierbare Steuereinheit haben und untereinander über einen Datenbus kommunizieren. Die Stellantriebe greifen gemeinsam an einem zu bewegenden Flügel an und sind untereinander auf Gleichlauf geregelt, was über eine separate Steuerschaltung oder über eine Master-Slave-Anordnung erreicht wird. Zur Identifikation tauschen die Stellantriebe ihre eindeutige und für jeden Stellantrieb herstellerseitig fest vorgegebene Seriennummer aus.In practice, drive systems with a number of actuators are also known, which each have their own programmable control unit and communicate with one another via a data bus. The actuators act together on a wing to be moved and are mutually controlled for synchronism, which is achieved via a separate control circuit or via a master-slave arrangement. For identification, the actuators exchange their unique serial number, which is fixed for each actuator by the manufacturer.

Die DE 19 507 407 A1 offenbart ein Antriebssystem für Fensterflügel in einem Gebäude mit eine Steuereinheit umfassenden Antriebseinheiten und einer Kontrolleinrichtung, wobei die digitalen Busadressen der Teilnehmer über DIP-Schalter eingestellt werden.the DE 19 507 407 A1 discloses a drive system for window sashes in a building with drive units comprising a control unit and a control device, the digital bus addresses of the participants being set via DIP switches.

Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine verbesserte Antriebstechnik aufzuzeigen.It is the object of the present invention to provide improved drive technology.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Produktanspruchs 1 bzw. des Verfahrensanspruchs 10.The invention solves this problem with the features of product claim 1 and method claim 10.

Das beanspruchte Antriebssystem und das Verfahren zu dessen Betrieb, haben den Vorteil einer signifikanten Vereinfachung und Erleichterung des Systemaufbaus und der Inbetriebnahme. Aufwändige Einstellungen und Programmierungen der Antriebseinheiten bei der Inbetriebnahme sind entbehrlich.The claimed drive system and the method for its operation have the advantage of significantly simplifying and facilitating the system structure and commissioning. There is no need for time-consuming settings and programming of the drive units during commissioning.

Auch der Bau- und Steueraufwand sowie der Platzbedarf des Antriebssystems können wesentlich verringert werden.The construction and control costs as well as the space requirement of the drive system can also be significantly reduced.

Die Antriebstechnik ermöglicht es, beliebige Antriebseinheiten miteinander zu koppeln und über eine Steuerleitung zu vernetzen. Hierdurch können in einem Antriebssystem verschiedene Antriebseinheiten mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen betrieben werden. Auch deren Zahl kann variieren. Die Kontrolleinrichtung kann mit solchen unterschiedlichen Antriebseinheiten verbunden werden.The drive technology makes it possible to couple any drive units with one another and network them via a control line. As a result, different drive units with different functions can be operated in a drive system. Their number can also vary. The control device can be connected to such different drive units.

Dabei generieren die Steuereinheiten der verschiedenen Antriebseinheiten für sich jeweils eine eigene virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung innerhalb des Antriebssystems und identifizieren sich hierüber. Dies kann insbesondere eine fortlaufende Nummer innerhalb der Gesamtzahl der Antriebseinheiten im Antriebssystem sein. Die Teilnehmerbezeichnung kann eine einfache Struktur und einen sehr kleinen Datenumfang haben. Sie kann z.B. nur aus einer einzelnen Nummer mit wenigen Stellen bestehen. Dies reduziert den Kommunikationsaufwand und erlaubt den Einsatz von kostengünstigen und weniger aufwändigen Steuerleitungen.The control units of the various drive units each generate their own virtual subscriber designation within the drive system and use this to identify themselves. In particular, this can be a consecutive number within the total number of drive units in the drive system. The subscriber designation can have a simple structure and a very small amount of data. For example, it can only consist of a single number with a few digits. This reduces the communication effort and allows the use of inexpensive and less complex control lines.

Die fortlaufende Folge der Bezeichnungen, insbesondere Nummerierungen, ermöglicht eine besonders einfache Überprüfung der Existenz und Funktionsfähigkeit der angeschlossenen Antriebseinheiten. Dies kann z.B. durch die Kontrolleinrichtung geschehen, welche das Prüfergebnis über eine Anzeige signalisieren und bei Fehlen einer Antriebseinheit das Antriebssystem auch blockieren kann. Die Kontrolleinrichtung kann andererseits einer Austausch-Antriebseinheit die virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung der ersetzten Antriebseinheit zuweisen, was den Aufwand für die erneute Inbetriebnahme zusätzlich reduziert.The continuous sequence of designations, in particular numbering, enables a particularly simple check of the existence and functionality of the connected drive units. This can be done, for example, by the control device, which signals the test result via a display and can also block the drive system if a drive unit is missing. On the other hand, the control device can assign the virtual subscriber designation of the replaced drive unit to a replacement drive unit, which additionally reduces the effort for the renewed commissioning.

Die Antriebseinheiten können Standardeinheiten sein, die erst bei der Inbetriebnahme eine virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung erhalten und hierüber miteinander kommunizieren. Dies erlaubt unterschiedlichste Systemkonfigurationen bei minimalem Planungs- und Inbetriebnahmeaufwand. Zudem können standardisierte Antriebseinheiten vom Lager eingesetzt werden.The drive units can be standard units that only receive a virtual subscriber designation when they are commissioned and use this to communicate with one another. This allows a wide variety of system configurations with minimal planning and commissioning effort. In addition, standardized drive units from the warehouse can be used.

Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht in der besonders einfachen Generierung einer Schließfolgesteuerung, was besonders für das Zusammenwirken von funktional unterschiedlichen Antriebseinheiten, insbesondere Stellantrieben und Verriegelungsantrieben, im Antriebssystem von Vorteil ist. Beim Öffnen eines geschlossenen Flügels haben die Verriegelungsantriebe Vorrang und blockieren die Stellantriebe bis sie ihre Entriegelungsstellung erreicht haben. Beim Schließen eines offenen Flügels ist der Ablauf umgekehrt, wobei die Stellantriebe die Verriegelungsantriebe blockieren, bis sie ihre Schließstellung erreicht haben und der geschlossene Flügel anschließend verriegelt werden kann. Auch hierfür ist der Aufwand für Installation, Programmierung und Steuerung minimal.A further advantage consists in the particularly simple generation of a closing sequence control, which is particularly advantageous for the interaction of functionally different drive units, in particular actuators and locking drives, in the drive system. When opening a closed sash, the locking drives have priority and block the actuators until they have reached their unlocked position. When closing an open wing, the process is reversed, with the actuators blocking the locking drives until they have reached their closed position and the closed wing can then be locked. Here, too, the effort for installation, programming and control is minimal.

Erfindungsgemäß weisen die Kontrolleinrichtung und die Steuereinheiten jeweils einen Mikrocontroller auf.According to the invention, the control device and the control units each have a microcontroller.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Steuerleitung(en) des Antriebssystems als getakteter Bus ausgebildet ist/sind. Die Steuerleitung(en) des Antriebssystems kann/können jeweils ein Kabel mit einer oder mehreren Adern, insbesondere mit drei Adern, aufweisen.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the control line(s) of the drive system is/are designed as a clocked bus. The control line(s) of the drive system can each have a cable with one or more wires, in particular with three wires.

In einer Variante weisen eine oder alle Antriebseinheit(en) eine separate Energieversorgung, insbesondere eine elektrische Stromversorgung, auf.In one variant, one or all drive unit(s) have a separate power supply, in particular an electrical power supply.

In den Unteransprüchen sind weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung angegeben.Further advantageous refinements of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung beispielhaft und schematisch dargestellt. Im einzelnen zeigt:
Figur 1: einen Schemaplan eines Antriebssystems.
The invention is shown by way of example and schematically in the drawing. In detail shows:
figure 1 : a schematic of a propulsion system.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Antriebssystem 1 mit mehreren Antriebseinheiten (4-8). Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines solchen Antriebssystems (1). Dies schließt die Initialisierung des Antriebssystems (1) ein.The invention relates to a drive system 1 with a plurality of drive units (4-8). The invention also relates to a method for operating such a drive system (1). This includes the initialization of the drive system (1).

Figur 1 zeigt ein Antriebssystem (1) in einer Schemadarstellung. Es ist für bewegliche Flügel (2) von Fenstern, Türen, Klappen oder dgl. Verschlusselementen vorgesehen. Ein bevorzugter Anwendungsbereich sind Bauwerke, insbesondere Gebäude und Gebäudeverschlüsse. figure 1 shows a drive system (1) in a schematic representation. It is intended for movable casements (2) of windows, doors, flaps or similar closure elements. A preferred area of application is buildings, in particular buildings and building closures.

Das in Figur 1 gezeigte Antriebssystem (1) weist mehrere Antriebseinheiten (4-8) und eine programmierbare Kontrolleinrichtung (3) auf. Die Antriebseinheiten (4-8) können funktional gleich oder unterschiedlich sein. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind fünf Antriebseinheiten vorhanden, wobei deren Zahl in einer anderen Ausführungsform auch nach oben oder unten variieren kann.This in figure 1 The drive system (1) shown has a plurality of drive units (4-8) and a programmable control device (3). The drive units (4-8) can be functionally the same or different. In the exemplary embodiment shown, there are five drive units, the number of which can also vary up or down in another embodiment.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Antriebseinheiten (4,5,6) als Stellantriebe ausgebildet, die gemeinsam den Flügel (2) bewegen. Dies ist bevorzugt eine Schwenkbewegung, kann aber auch eine andere Kinematik sein. Die Stellantriebe (4,5,6) greifen nebeneinander am Flügel (2) an und bewegen diesen gemeinsam. Sie können dabei in ihren Bewegungen aufeinander abgestimmt, insbesondere synchronisiert sein.In the embodiment shown, the drive units (4,5,6) are designed as actuators that move the wing (2) together. This is preferably a pivoting movement, but can also be other kinematics. The actuators (4,5,6) attack side by side on the wing (2) and move it together. They can be coordinated with one another in their movements, in particular synchronized.

Die beiden anderen Antriebseinheiten (7,8) sind als Verriegelungsantriebe ausgebildet, welche den Flügel (2) in seiner Schließstellung, z.B. an einem umgebenden stationären Rahmen, verriegeln. Die Antriebseinheiten (4-8) sind untereinander und mit der Kontrolleinrichtung (3) über eine Steuerleitung (13) verbunden. Sie können an diese z.B. parallel angeschlossen sein.The other two drive units (7, 8) are designed as locking drives which lock the leaf (2) in its closed position, e.g. on a surrounding stationary frame. The drive units (4-8) are connected to one another and to the control device (3) via a control line (13). They can be connected to these, for example, in parallel.

Die Energieversorgung von ein oder mehreren Antriebseinheiten (4-8) kann über eine separate Einrichtung (19) erfolgen, was z.B. beim Stellantrieb (4) schematisch dargestellt ist und auch bei den anderen Antriebseinheiten eingesetzt werden kann. Die Energieversorgung (19) kann z.B. eine elektrische Stromversorgung mit Gleich- oder Wechselspannung sein. Ein Anschluss kann z.B. an das Gebäudestromnetz mit 230 V Wechselstrom oder an eine Gleichstromversorgung mit 12 oder 24 V erfolgen. Alternativ kann die Energieversorgung der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) über die Steuerleitung (13) geschehen.One or more drive units (4-8) can be supplied with energy via a separate device (19), which is shown schematically for the actuator (4), for example, and can also be used for the other drive units. The power supply (19) can be, for example, an electrical power supply with DC or AC voltage. A connection can be made, for example, to the building power supply with 230 V alternating current or to a direct current supply with 12 or 24 V. Alternatively, the drive units (4-8) can be supplied with energy via the control line (13).

Die Steuerleitung (13) kann drahtgebunden oder drahtlos sein. Im bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Steuerleitung (13) als Kabel mit einer oder mehreren Adern, z.B. mit drei Adern, ausgebildet. Die Steuerleitung (13) ist als getakteter Bus, insbesondere als Datenbus, ausgebildet. Dies kann ein Bus mit dominantem und rezessivem Pegel sein. Von den vorgenannten drei Adern kann eine Ader der Signal- und Datenübertragung dienen, wobei die beiden anderen Adern eine elektrische Stromversorgung bilden und durch ihre veränderliche Polung die Funktion, insbesondere die Öffnungs- und Schließrichtung vorgeben.The control line (13) can be wired or wireless. In the preferred embodiment, the control line (13) is designed as a cable with one or more wires, e.g. with three wires. The control line (13) is designed as a clocked bus, in particular as a data bus. This can be a dominant and recessive level bus. Of the three wires mentioned above, one wire can be used for signal and data transmission, with the other two wires forming an electrical power supply and specifying the function, in particular the opening and closing direction, through their variable polarity.

Die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) kann mit einem oder mehreren Betätiger(n) (15) verbunden sein. Dies kann z.B. ein Taster, eine Steuerschaltung, insbesondere eine RWA-Steuerung, ein Alarmgeber, Wind- oder Regensensor oder dgl. sein. Mittels elektrischer Betätigungsleitungen (17) sind der Betätiger (15) und die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) miteinander verbunden. Die Zahl und Anordnung der Betätiger (15) kann auch anders als in Figur 1 ausgebildet sein.The control device (3) can be connected to one or more actuator(s) (15). This can, for example, be a button, a control circuit, in particular an RWA control, an alarm, wind or rain sensor or the like. The actuator (15) and the control device (3) are connected to one another by means of electrical actuating lines (17). The number and arrangement of the actuators (15) can also differ from those in figure 1 be trained.

Die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) ist programmierbar und weist hierfür einen Mikrocontroller mit einem Mikroprozessor und Peripherie, insbesondere Speichern für Daten und Programme, auf. Letztere können z.B. Programme zum Prüfen, Initialisieren und Steuern des Antriebssystems (1) und der angeschlossenen Antriebseinheiten (4-8) sein. Ferner kann die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) eine Anzeige (14), z.B. eine optische und/oder akustische Anzeige, insbesondere eine LED-Anzeige aufweisen. Die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) weist Kabelanschlüsse für die Leitungen (13,17) und ein Interface für die bidirektionale Kommunikation über die Steuerleitung (13) auf. Hierüber können Daten, insbesondere Meldungen und Befehle, über tragen werden.The control device (3) is programmable and for this purpose has a microcontroller with a microprocessor and peripherals, in particular memories for data and programs. The latter can, for example, be programs for checking, initializing and controlling the drive system (1) and the connected drive units (4-8). Furthermore, the control device (3) can have a display (14), e.g. an optical and/or acoustic display, in particular an LED display. The control device (3) has cable connections for the lines (13, 17) and an interface for bidirectional communication via the control line (13). This can be used to transmit data, in particular messages and commands.

Die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) kann eine geringe Baugröße in Form einer kleinen Platine mit den vorgenannten Komponenten haben, die an beliebiger Stelle sichtbar oder verborgen untergebracht werden kann. Sie lässt sich z.B. in einer Schaltdose, am oder im Flügel (2) oder dessen Rahmen oder in bzw. an einer Antriebseinheit (4-8) platzieren. Für die Inbetriebnahme ist ein Sichtkontakt zur Anzeige (14) vorteilhaft.The control device (3) can have a small size in the form of a small circuit board with the aforementioned components, which can be accommodated at any point so that it is visible or hidden. It can be placed, for example, in a switch box, on or in the sash (2) or its frame, or in or on a drive unit (4-8). Visual contact with the display (14) is advantageous for commissioning.

Die Antriebseinheiten (4-8) weisen jeweils eine programmierbare Steuereinheit (12) und ein Antriebsmittel (9) auf, welches von der Steuereinheit (12) gesteuert wird. Das Antriebsmittel (9) kann kann konstruktiv in unterschiedlicher Weise ausgebildet sein, vorzugsweise als elektrischer Antrieb.The drive units (4-8) each have a programmable control unit (12) and a drive means (9) which is controlled by the control unit (12). The drive means (9) can be constructed in different ways, preferably as an electric drive.

Das Antriebsmittel (9) kann z.B. einen bevorzugt steuerbaren Motor (10), insbesondere einen Elektromotor, und ein hiervon betätigtes Treibmittel (11) aufweisen, welches nach außen und insbesondere auf den Flügel (2) wirkt. Zudem kann eine Sensorik (18) vorhanden sein, welche ebenfalls mit der Steuereinheit (12) verbunden ist und der Funktionsüberwachung der jeweiligen Antriebseinheit (4-8) dienen kann. Hierüber kann z.B. die Position und/oder die Bewegung eines Treibelements (11) detektiert werden.The drive means (9) can, for example, have a preferably controllable motor (10), in particular an electric motor, and a propellant (11) actuated by it, which acts outwards and in particular on the wing (2). In addition, a sensor system (18) can be present, which is also connected to the control unit (12) and can be used to monitor the function of the respective drive unit (4-8). This can be used, for example, to detect the position and/or the movement of a driving element (11).

Bei den Stellantrieben (4,5,6) kann das Treibmittel (11) z.B. eine Schubkette sein. Alternativ kann das Treibmittel (11) als Zahnstange, Gewindespindel, Lenkergetriebe oder in beliebig anderer Art ausgebildet sein, um die Antriebsbewegung des Motors (10) zum Öffnen und Schließen auf den Flügel (2) zu übetragen.In the case of the actuators (4,5,6), the propellant (11) can be a linear chain, for example. Alternatively, the propellant (11) can be designed as a rack, threaded spindle, link gear or any other type in order to transmit the drive movement of the motor (10) to the wing (2) for opening and closing.

Bei den Verriegelungsantrieben (7,8) kann das Treibmittel (11) in anderer Weise, z.B. als Verriegelungselement, ausgebildet sein. Falls eine Antriebseinheit zu anderen als den vorgenannten Zwecken eingesetzt wird, kann das Antriebsmittel (9) entsprechend anders ausgebildet und angepasst sein.In the case of the locking drives (7, 8), the driving means (11) can be designed in a different way, e.g. as a locking element. If a drive unit is used for purposes other than those mentioned above, the drive means (9) can be designed and adapted accordingly.

Die Steuereinheit (12) einer Antriebseinheit (4-8) weist ebenfalls einen Mikrokontroller mit einem Mikroprozessor und Speicher mit Daten und Programmen auf. Sie ist über ein Interface mit der Steuerleitung (13) für eine bidireaktionale Kommunikation mit Senden und Empfangen von Daten verbunden. Außerdem besteht die erwähnte Steuerverbindung zum Antriebsmittel (9). Die Steuereinheit (12), insbesondere der Mikrokontroller, weist auch einen nicht flüchtigen und beschreibbaren Speicher für eine nachfolgend erläuterte virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung auf. Der Programmumfang beinhaltet Programme zum Steuern des Antriebselements (9), zur Datenkommunikation, zur Initialisierung und zur Auswertung der Signale von anderen Antriebseinheiten (4-8).The control unit (12) of a drive unit (4-8) also has a microcontroller with a microprocessor and memory with data and programs. It is connected via an interface to the control line (13) for bidirectional communication with the sending and receiving of data. In addition, there is the mentioned control connection to the drive means (9). The control unit (12), in particular the microcontroller, also has a non-volatile and writable memory for a virtual subscriber designation explained below. The scope of the program includes programs for controlling the drive element (9), for data communication, for initialization and for evaluating the signals from other drive units (4-8).

Ein Programm zur Generierung und Zuweisung einer individuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnung ist gespeichert, mit dem jede Steuereinheit (12) innerhalb des Antriebssystems (1) eine eigene virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung generiert und sich selbst zuweist sowie im nichtflüchtigen und wiederprogrammierbaren Speicher ablegt. Mit dieser virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnung melden die Steuereinheiten (12) sich an der Kontrolleinrichtung (3) an.A program for generating and assigning an individual subscriber designation is stored, with which each control unit (12) within the drive system (1) generates and assigns its own virtual subscriber designation and stores it in the non-volatile and reprogrammable memory. The control units (12) log on to the control device (3) with this virtual subscriber designation.

Die virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnungen der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) sind untereinander unterschiedlich und identifizieren die jeweilige Antriebseinheit. Die virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnungen können von beliebiger Art sein. Bevorzugt wird eine alphanummerische Nummerierung, insbesondere in Form von Zahlen mit nur einer oder wenigen Stellen. Die virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung kann fortlaufend sein. Sie kann insbesondere mit der Nummer oder Zahl 1 beginnen, wobei in der lückenlosen Folge die letzte Nummer die Gesamtzahl der im Antriebssystem (1) vorhandenen und angeschlossenen Antreibseinheiten (4-8) repräsentiert.The virtual subscriber designations of the drive units (4-8) differ from one another and identify the respective drive unit. The virtual subscriber designations can be of any type. Alphanumeric numbering, in particular in the form of numbers with only one or a few digits, is preferred. The virtual subscriber designation can be sequential. In particular, it can begin with the number or number 1, the last number in the uninterrupted sequence representing the total number of drive units (4-8) present and connected in the drive system (1).

Bei der Inbetriebnahme des Antriebssystems (1) sendet die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) ein Initialisierungssignal an die angeschlossenen Antriebseinheiten (4-8) und deren Steuereinheiten (12). Diese generieren mittels des vorgenannten Programms jede für sich eine virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung beginnend mit der niedrigsten, insbesondere der Nummer 1, und geben an die Steuerleitung (13) eine entsprechende Meldung aus. Die Generierung und Meldung der Steuereinheiten (12) erfolgt zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten, wobei die erste Meldung vor allen weiteren Vorrang hat und diese blockiert. Wenn die erste bzw. schnellste Steuereinheit (12) wirksam die erste Nummer gemeldet hat, weist sie sich diese Nummer als virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung zu und speichert sie ab. Die anderen Steuereinheiten (12) erfahren durch diese vorrangige Meldung, dass es bereits eine erste virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung gibt und dass ihre bisherige Nummernannahme damit unzutreffend ist und sie im nächsten Zyklus eine nächsthöhere Nummer wählen und melden müssen. Dieser iterative Zyklus kann mehrmals hintereinander ablaufen, bis alle Antriebseinheiten (4-8) für sich eine eigene virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung zugewiesen und gespeichert haben.When the drive system (1) is put into operation, the control device (3) sends an initialization signal to the connected drive units (4-8) and their control units (12). Using the aforementioned program, they each generate a virtual subscriber designation starting with the lowest, in particular the number 1, and output a corresponding message to the control line (13). The generation and reporting of the control units (12) takes place at different times, with the first report before has priority over all others and blocks them. When the first or fastest control unit (12) has effectively reported the first number, it assigns and stores this number as a virtual subscriber designation. The other control units (12) learn from this priority message that there is already a first virtual subscriber designation and that their previous number assumption is therefore incorrect and they have to dial and report a next higher number in the next cycle. This iterative cycle can run several times in succession until all drive units (4-8) have assigned and stored their own virtual subscriber designation.

Die virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnungen werden auch an die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) gemeldet, die hieraus Erkenntnisse, zumindest über die Zahl der angeschlossenen Antriebseinheiten (4-8) erhält. In der einfachsten Ausführungsform melden die Antriebseinheiten (4-8) nur die virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung, sodass die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) keine weiteren Informationen über Art und Funktion sowie Anordnung der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) im Antriebssystem (1) und am Flügel (2) hat. An der Anzeige (14) kann die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) ein Quittungssignal und außerdem weitere Informationen, insbesondere über die Zahl der angeschlossenen und angemeldeten Antriebseinheiten (4-8) ausgeben.The virtual subscriber designations are also reported to the control device (3), which obtains information from this, at least about the number of connected drive units (4-8). In the simplest embodiment, the drive units (4-8) only report the virtual subscriber designation, so that the control device (3) does not have any further information about the type and function as well as the arrangement of the drive units (4-8) in the drive system (1) and on the wing (2). has. The control device (3) can output an acknowledgment signal and also further information, in particular about the number of connected and registered drive units (4-8) on the display (14).

Die Ansteuerung der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) zum Auslösen von deren Funktion, insbesondere zum Auslösen einer Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung erfolgt über die Kontrolleinrichtung (3), wobei z.B. die Polung auf den Adern der Steuerleitung (13) entsprechend eingestellt wird. Auf dieses Ansteuersignal hin melden sich zunächst die Steuereinheiten (12) der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) mit ihrer virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnung, wobei die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) die Meldungen empfängt und auf Vollständigkeit überprüft. Wenn eine virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung wegen Ausfalls einer Antriebseinheit (4-8) oder aus anderen Gründen fehlt, detektiert die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) eine Störung und blockiert die Antriebseinheiten (4-8).The drive units (4-8) are activated to trigger their function, in particular to trigger an opening or closing movement, via the control device (3), with the polarity on the wires of the control line (13) being set accordingly, for example. In response to this control signal, the control units (12) of the drive units (4-8) first respond with their virtual subscriber designation, with the control device (3) receiving and reporting the messages Checked for completeness. If a virtual subscriber designation is missing due to the failure of a drive unit (4-8) or for other reasons, the control device (3) detects a fault and blocks the drive units (4-8).

Im Störungsfall kann die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) über die Anzeige (14) eine Meldung ausgeben. Außerdem kann die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) über die Betätigungsleitungen (17) oder auf andere Weise z.B. durch eine Funkeinheit, eine Störungsmeldung nach außen, z.B. an eine Wartungszentrale ausgeben.In the event of a fault, the control device (3) can issue a message via the display (14). In addition, the control device (3) can output a fault message to the outside, e.g. to a maintenance center, via the actuating lines (17) or in some other way, e.g.

Wenn eine fehlerhafte Antriebseinheit (4-8) bei einer Reparatur gegen eine neue Einheit ausgetauscht wird, bedarf das Antriebssystem (1) einer erneuten Inbetriebnahme. Hierbei kann die Initialisierungsphase verkürzt werden, indem die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) der neuen Antriebseinheit (4-8) die frühere virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung der ausgetauschten Einheit für die Zuweisung und Speicherung übermittelt. Alternativ kann der vorbeschriebene Initialisierungsprozess ablaufen, wobei die vorhanden virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnungen der anderen Antriebseinheiten (4-8) gelöscht und dann neu generiert und zugewiesen werden.If a faulty drive unit (4-8) is replaced with a new unit during repairs, the drive system (1) must be put into operation again. In this case, the initialization phase can be shortened in that the control device (3) transmits to the new drive unit (4-8) the previous virtual subscriber designation of the exchanged unit for allocation and storage. Alternatively, the initialization process described above can run, with the existing virtual subscriber designations of the other drive units (4-8) being deleted and then regenerated and assigned.

Wenn auf das vorgenannte Ansteuersignal alle Antriebseinheiten (4-8) Betriebsbereitschaft melden, starten sie anschließend ihre Funktion, wobei über die Polung auf der Steuerleitung (13) die Laufrichtung vorgegeben wird. Wenn mehrere Antriebseinheiten, insbesondere die Stellantriebe (4-6), gemeinsam an einem Flügel (2) angreifen, kann eine Gleichlaufregelung durchgeführt werden. Dies ist auf unterschiedlicher Weise möglich, z. B. über die Kontrolleinrichtung (3) oder die Bestimmung eines der Stellantriebe (4-6) als Master und der anderen Stellantriebe als Slave. Hierbei wird über die Sensoriken (18) die Position und/oder Geschwindigkeit der Treibmittel (11) erfasst und ein Gleichlauf durch Bremsen der schnelleren oder Beschleunigen der langsameren Stellantriebe (4-6) erreicht. Über die virtuelle Teilnehmerbezeichnung ist hierbei eine Identifizierung der Sensorsignale und auch eine gezielte Ansteuerung des jeweiligen Antriebsmittels (9) möglich.When all drive units (4-8) report operational readiness in response to the aforementioned control signal, they then start their function, with the running direction being specified via the polarity on the control line (13). If several drive units, in particular the actuators (4-6), act together on a wing (2), synchronization control can be carried out. This is possible in different ways, e.g. B. via the control device (3) or the determination of one of the actuators (4-6) as a master and the other actuators as a slave. This is about the Sensors (18) detect the position and/or speed of the propellant (11) and achieve synchronism by braking the faster or accelerating the slower actuators (4-6). The identification of the sensor signals and also a targeted activation of the respective drive means (9) is possible via the virtual subscriber designation.

Das Antriebssystem (1) kann außerdem eine Schließfolgesteuerung haben. Bei einem geschlossenen Flügel (2) werden zunächst die Verriegelungsantriebe (7,8) entriegelt, wobei anschließend die Stellantriebe (4-6) den Flügel (2) öffnen können. Beim Schließen eines offenen Flügels (2) ist der Vorgang umgekehrt, wobei die Stellantriebe (4-6) zuerst den Flügel (2) schließen, der anschließend von den Verriegelungsantrieben (7,8) verriegelt wird. Die Schließfolgesteuerung kann vom Ansteuersignal, insbesondere von der Polung der Steuerleitung (13), abhängig sein. Die Steuereinheiten (12) der Antriebseinheiten (4-8) können hierfür ein entsprechendes Programm gespeichert haben.The drive system (1) can also have a closing sequence control. When the wing (2) is closed, the locking drives (7, 8) are first unlocked, after which the actuators (4-6) can open the wing (2). When closing an open leaf (2), the process is reversed, with the actuators (4-6) first closing the leaf (2), which is then locked by the locking drives (7,8). The closing sequence control can be dependent on the control signal, in particular on the polarity of the control line (13). The control units (12) of the drive units (4-8) can have a corresponding program stored for this purpose.

Bei einem öffnenden Ansteuersignal starten die Verriegelungsantriebe (7,8) sofort, während die Stellantriebe (4-6) hierfür eine einprogrammierte Wartezeit haben. Sobald eine Antriebseinheit (4-8) in Funktion ist und läuft, gibt sie eine entsprechende Rückmeldung auf die Steuerleitung (13), die von der Kontrolleinrichtung (3) und von allen anderen Antriebseinheiten (4-8) empfangen wird. Wenn ein Stellantrieb (4-6) in der Wartezeit eine solche Meldung empfängt, verlängert die Steuereinheit (12) die Wartephase, bis das Meldesignal verschwindet. Dies ist der Fall, wenn der Verriegelungsantrieb (7,8) seine Endposition und Entriegelungsstellung erreicht hat. Erst dann beginnen die Stellantriebe (4-6) zu laufen.With an opening control signal, the locking drives (7,8) start immediately, while the actuators (4-6) have a programmed waiting time for this. As soon as a drive unit (4-8) is functional and running, it sends a corresponding feedback on the control line (13), which is received by the control device (3) and by all other drive units (4-8). If an actuator (4-6) receives such a message during the waiting time, the control unit (12) extends the waiting phase until the message signal disappears. This is the case when the locking drive (7.8) has reached its end position and unlocked position. Only then do the actuators (4-6) start to run.

Falls das Ansteuersignal ein Schließsignal ist, haben die Verriegelungsantriebe (7,8) hierfür eine einprogrammierte Wartezeit und warten ab, bis die sofort anlaufenden Stellantriebe (4-6) das Erreichen ihrer Endposition und die Schließstellung des Flügels (2) melden.If the control signal is a closing signal, the locking drives (7,8) have a programmed waiting time for this and wait until the actuating drives (4-6), which start up immediately, report that they have reached their end position and the leaf (2) is in the closed position.

Falls das Öffnen eines Flügels (2) aus einer Zwischenstellung heraus erfolgen soll, haben die Verriegelungsantriebe (7,8) bereits ihre entriegelnde Endstellung erreicht, sodass sie keine blockierende Meldung auf der Steuerleitung (13) ausgeben. Die Stellantriebe (4-6) können in diesem Fall sofort nach Ablauf ihrer einprogrammierten Wartezeit anlaufen. Die Schließfolgesteuerung über Wartezeiten ist besonders einfach und kostengünstig.If a leaf (2) is to be opened from an intermediate position, the locking drives (7, 8) have already reached their unlocking end position, so that they do not issue a blocking message on the control line (13). In this case, the actuators (4-6) can start up immediately after their programmed waiting time has elapsed. The closing sequence control via waiting times is particularly simple and inexpensive.

Abwandlungen der gezeigten und beschriebenen Ausführungsform sind in verschiedener Weise im Rahmen der durch die Ansprüche definierten Erfindung möglich. Das gezeigte Antriebssystem (1) betrifft einen einzelnen Flügel (2). Es kann alternativ auch auf mehrere Flügel ausgedehnt werden. Ferner ist es möglich, dass an einem Flügel (2) nur ein einzelner Stellantrieb angreift. Im Antriebssystems (1) können in Abwandlung des Ausführungsbeispiels nur gleichartige Antriebseinheiten, z.B. ausschließlich Stellantriebe, angeordnet sein.Modifications to the embodiment shown and described are possible in various ways within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. The drive system (1) shown relates to a single wing (2). Alternatively, it can also be extended to several wings. It is also possible that only a single actuator acts on a wing (2). In a modification of the exemplary embodiment, only similar drive units, e.g. exclusively actuators, can be arranged in the drive system (1).

In einer anderen Ausgestaltung können die Eintriebseinheiten Antriebseinheiten (4-8) eigene individuelle und vorgegebene Kennzeichnungen haben, die ggf. auch eine Information über die Art und Funktion der jeweiligen Antriebseinheit beinhalten. In diesem Fall kann die vorhandene Kennzeichnung anstelle einer virtuellen Teilnehmerbezeichnung benutzt werden. Außerdem kann die Art, Zahl und Anordnung der Antriebseinheit variieren. Diese können auch eine andere als die beschriebene Stell- und Verriegelungsfunktion haben. Abwandlungen sind auch hinsichtlich der Steuerleitung (13) möglich, die drahtlos realisiert werden kann, z.B. über eine Funkverbindung. Auch die Bustechnik kann variieren. Ferner können die Antriebseinheiten (4-8) im Betrieb ein Signal aussenden, das ihre jeweilige Art und Funktion kennzeichnet. Die Stell- und Verriegelungsantriebe emittieren z.B. unterschiedliche Signale, die für die Schließfolgesteuerung in den Steuereinheiten (12) empfangen und ausgewertet werden können.In another embodiment, the input drive units (4-8) can have their own individual and predetermined identifiers, which may also contain information about the type and function of the respective drive unit. In this case, the existing identifier can be used instead of a virtual subscriber designation. In addition, the type, number and arrangement of the drive unit can vary. These can also have a setting and locking function other than that described. Variations are too possible with regard to the control line (13), which can be implemented wirelessly, for example via a radio link. The bus technology can also vary. Furthermore, the drive units (4-8) can emit a signal during operation that characterizes their respective type and function. The actuating and locking drives emit different signals, for example, which can be received and evaluated in the control units (12) for the closing sequence control.

Ferner sind konstruktive Abwandlungen der Komponenten des Antriebssystems (1) im Rahmen der durch die Ansprüche definierten Erfindung möglich. Das gezeigte elektrische Antriebsmittel (9) kann alternativ als fluidischer Antrieb mit entsprechend angepasster Energieversorgung ausgestaltet sein. Ein elektrisches Antriebsmittel (9) kann ebenfalls variiert und z.B. als Linearantrieb ausgeführt werden.Furthermore, structural modifications of the components of the drive system (1) are possible within the scope of the invention defined by the claims. The electric drive means (9) shown can alternatively be designed as a fluidic drive with a correspondingly adapted energy supply. An electrical drive means (9) can also be varied and designed, for example, as a linear drive.

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Antriebssystemdrive system
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Flügelwing
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Kontrolleinrichtungcontrol device
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Antriebseinheit, Stellantriebdrive unit, actuator
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Antriebseinheit, Stellantriebdrive unit, actuator
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Antriebseinheit, Stellantriebdrive unit, actuator
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Antriebseinheit, VerriegelungsantriebDrive unit, locking drive
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Antriebseinheit, VerriegelungsantriebDrive unit, locking drive
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Antriebsmitteldrive means
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Motorengine
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Treibelement, Kette, RiegelelementDriving element, chain, locking element
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Steuereinheitcontrol unit
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Steuerleitungcontrol line
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Anzeigedisplay
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Betätiger, Tasteractuator, button
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Betätigungsleitungactuation line
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  1. Drive system for movable wings of windows, doors, flaps or the like of structures, in particular buildings, wherein the drive system (1) has a plurality of drive units (4-8) and a monitoring device (3), wherein the drive units (4-8) each have a drive means (9) and a control unit (12), and wherein the control units (12) are connected to one another and to the monitoring device (3) via a control line (13), wherein the monitoring device (3) and the control units (12) can be programmed and each have an interface for connection to the control line (13) and for transmitting and receiving data and a microcontroller, wherein the microcontrollers of the control units (12) each have a microprocessor and a memory containing data and programs, wherein the respective microprocessor is configured to execute the respective programs for controlling the drive element (9), for data communication, for initialization and for evaluating the signals from other drive units (4-8), and wherein the control units (12) have a program for generating and assigning a respective dedicated virtual user identification in the drive system (1) and for registration and identification using this user identification at the monitoring device (3) as well as a non-volatile memory for the virtual user identification.
  2. Drive system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the monitoring device (3) has a display (14) and/or a connection (16) for an actuator (15).
  3. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one drive unit (4, 5, 6) is in the form of an actuating drive for the movement of a wing (2) and/or a further drive unit (7, 8) is in the form of a locking drive for a wing (2) .
  4. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive units (4-8) have a synchronization controller and/or a closing-sequence controller.
  5. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive units (4-8) have a programmed waiting time which is dependent on the actuation signal.
  6. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive means (9) has a controllable motor (10) and a driving element (11), in particular a push chain, a link drive or a latch element.
  7. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive unit (4-8) has a sensor system (18) for its function, in particular, if dependent on claim 6, for the position and/or movement of the driving element (11) .
  8. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive unit (4-8) has a separate energy supply (19), in particular an electrical power supply.
  9. Drive system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control line (13) is in the form of a bus, in particular a bus with a dominant and a recessive level.
  10. Method for operating a drive system (1) for movable wings of windows, doors, flaps or the like of structures, in particular buildings, wherein the drive system (1) has a plurality of drive units (4-8) and a monitoring device (3), wherein the drive units (4-8) each have a drive means (9) and a control unit (12), and wherein the control units (12) are connected to one another and to the monitoring device (3) via a control line (13), wherein the monitoring device (3) and the control units (12) can be programmed and each have a microcontroller and an interface for connection to the control line (13) and for transmitting and receiving data, wherein the microcontrollers of the control units (12) each have a microprocessor and a memory containing data and programs, wherein the respective microprocessor is configured to execute the respective programs for controlling the drive element (9), for data communication, for initialization and for evaluating the signals from other drive units (4-8), and wherein the control units (12) each use a program to generate and assign themselves a dedicated virtual user identification in the drive system (1) and register and identify themselves using this user identification at the monitoring device (3) and store the virtual user identification in a non-volatile memory.
  11. Method according to Claim 10, characterized in that the virtual user identifications are generated as consecutive identifications, in particular numbers, within the total number of drive units (4-8) in the drive system (1).
  12. Method according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the drive system (1) is operated using a closing-sequence controller of the different drive units (4-8), wherein the closing sequence is dependent on the polarity of the preferably multicore control line (13).
  13. Method according to Claim 10, 11 or 12, characterized in that the drive units (4, 5, 6) are synchronized.
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