EP3173566B1 - Method for parameterising a system managing the combined movement of two leaves - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a method for setting parameters for an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves or leaves, respectively covering and covered with leaf shutters or motorized doors. These leaves are movable between two stable positions of opening and closing for the release and the closing of openings of doors or windows. In order to be able to ensure their automated movement, each of the leaves is connected via an arm to an activation module comprising drive means which are themselves controlled by electronic control means. Their movement is activated by a remote control.

To ensure correct operation of motorized swing shutters which move with a symmetrical movement, both for the closing and for the opening of the leaves, it is necessary that each one has a behavior which deviates slightly from that of the other, reflecting the role assigned to it. Thus, the path of the one which is supposed to be the covering leaf is not strictly identical to the path followed by the one which is supposed to take on the role of the covered leaf and, even more problematic, the paths materializing their respective movements interfere. There are multiple solutions for managing the relative movements of the leaves, one of the most obvious consisting of making them communicate, for example via a radio link. These two-way communication solutions are, in normal day-to-day operation, dependent on the reliability of the radio link and the electronics that implement it. In many other existing systems, a single motor manages the simultaneous movements of the two leaves, leading to the need for the positioning of one in dependence on the placement of the other: in this case, it is the mechanical connection system. which manages the differences in behavior between shutters respectively covered and covering in order to prevent collisions of the leaves. The documents EP 2 374 975 A2 and EP 2 400 095 A1 describe systems for the combined movement of two motorized leaves.

The present invention is based on an operation with two drive devices, typically motors, controlled independently, that is to say without two-way communication during movements, in normal operation. In such a case, it is imperative that everyone “knows” their role so that the relative movements commanded for the opening and closing of the leaves can be carried out without incident. In other words, it is necessary that the activation modules, which are identical mainly for economic reasons, are identified beforehand and play a role specific to their identification, so that they can function in perfect coordination without it being necessary. for as much communication between them.

To this end, the parameterization method of the invention according to claim 1, provided for an installation capable of managing the combined movement of two motorized leaves, is implemented with a view to learning their respective roles in the respectively covered leaf. and covering. These leaves, which we recall that they can be activated by a remote control between two stable open and closed positions, are connected via an arm to an activation module and can be actuated via identical modules, comprising drive means and an electronic control unit fitted with a radiofrequency signal transmitter / receiver.

• activation de chaque module par communication d'un premier signal ;
• acquittement de la réception du premier signal par le module d'activation ;
• positionnement manuel des vantaux en une position préférentielle prédéfinie dépendant de leur rôle en vantail couvrant ou couvert, et liaison des vantaux aux modules par les bras dans cette position préférentielle ;
• communication à chaque module d'un second signal de déclenchement du début de la phase de paramétrage ;
• déclenchement, au moyen de la télécommande, d'un cycle d'apprentissage commandant les moyens d'entraînement pour piloter une ouverture et une fermeture combinées des vantaux dans le rôle qui leur a été attribué.

The method of the invention comprises the following steps:

• activation of each module by communication of a first signal;
• acknowledgment of the reception of the first signal by the activation module;
• manual positioning of the leaves in a predefined preferential position depending on their role as a covering or covered leaf, and connection of the leaves to the modules by the arms in this preferential position;
• communication to each module of a second trigger signal for the start of the parameter setting phase;
• triggering, by means of the remote control, of a learning cycle controlling the drive means for controlling a combined opening and closing of the leaves in the role assigned to them.

In the event of implementation of a learning procedure, two successive signals, a first signal for “waking up” the module and a second signal for starting its parameter setting phase, are therefore communicated individually to said modules. Acknowledgment is understood, in the classical sense of computer and electronic technologies, as a signal indicating that a requested operation, in a system and during a process, has been taken into account.

The learning period is preferably limited in time by the triggering, after receipt of the second signal, of a time delay of a duration at least equal to 20 s, beyond which the electronic control unit exits. the configuration phase. Thus, if this delay period has elapsed before the learning cycle triggered by the remote control begins, the setting will not be taken into account.

If the learning phase fails, i.e. if the leaves end up not being in the position corresponding to the role assigned to them, a new trigger signal is communicated to each module. , then a particular code is entered on the remote control, controlling the drive means to control a cycle of reverse movements of the leaves.

More precisely, according to the invention, each module comprising a Hall effect sensor, the communication to each module of the first and of the second signal is effected by at least one approach of a magnet or by sending a radio frame generated by the remote control. In the latter case, for example, it may be a long press on the remote control.

When it is made by the magnet, the communication of the first signal can be carried out by a single approach of the magnet. Alternatively, for this first signal or for the second, it may be a particular sequence giving a specific shape to the signal, recognized by the electronic control unit which can therefore differentiate the first signal from the second with a view to their processing. ulterior.

The acknowledgment of the first signal by the modules can, according to the method of the invention, be carried out by a cycle comprising a round trip over a few angular degrees of the drive means of each module.

• la figure 1 représente un ouvrant de fenêtre équipé de deux volets battants entraînés par un dispositif selon la présente invention.

The invention will now be described in more detail, with reference to the single appended figure, for which:

• the figure 1 shows a window opening fitted with two hinged shutters driven by a device according to the present invention.

The opening (10) of a window is equipped with hinged shutters or leaves (11, 11 ') connected via an arm (12, 12') to modules (13, 13 ') comprising drive and control means. control capable of rotating the shutters (11, 11 ') by means of said arms (12, 12'). To properly close the opening (10), the roles of the leaves (11, 11 ') must be different, the free edge of one in particular to cover the free edge of the other. It is this particular arrangement and the manner of respecting it which necessitates the identification of the role of each of the leaves and the learning procedure which is the subject of the present invention in particular.

More specifically, within the meaning of the invention, the modules (13, 13 ') each comprise a motor and an electronic control unit in particular equipped, for the purpose of acquiring information with a view to activating and setting parameters. the latter, a Hall effect sensor. The control unit also includes other components which are not shown in the figure, such as data storage means, in the form of memories, a transceiver, a processor etc.

A photovoltaic panel (14), in this case associated with a single module (13), makes it possible to recharge a battery which ultimately supplies the two modules (13, 13 '). A single radio remote control then controls the movement of the two modules (13, 13 '), ensuring a de facto synchronization of the movements of the shutters (11, 11').

Before normal normal operation, the installation must be configured to give a precise role to each leaf, either the role of covering leaf, or the role of covered leaf. The modules (13, 13 ') start by being activated by a signal obtained by bringing a magnet close to the Hall effect sensor which equips each module or by a radio signal transmitted via the remote control, for example by a long press on the latter. In short, at the start of assembly, before the mechanical connection of the leaves (11, 11 ') to the modules (13, 13') by the arms (12, 12 ') is made, each activation module is communicated (13, 13 ') this wake-up signal impelled by the magnet which is brought close to each Hall effect sensor or by a specific radio signal from the remote control. After detection by the control unit of this signal, the system acknowledges this detection, for example by making a round trip to the drive shaft of the arm (12, 12 ') at the output of the motors. drive, over an angular sector of a few degrees.

The leaves (11, 11 ') are therefore then manually positioned in a predefined preferential position, depending on their role as a covering or covered leaf. It is in this preferred position that the securing of the leaves (11, 11 ') to the activation modules (13, 13') by the arms is carried out.

A signal emitted by the remote control is then communicated to each activation module (13, 13 '), which is taken into account for carrying out the learning cycle insofar as it is within the scheduled timeout period. The analysis and recognition by the electronic control unit of the message sent by the remote control, after its detection, triggers a learning phase which includes the realization of a complete cycle of combined opening and closing of the leaves, in the role assigned to them.

In other words, the remote control must be activated, for the implementation of the learning cycle, within a specific period of time, otherwise the system exits this adjustment phase.

In the event of an error, when the canopy actually covers it, the system is put back into a parameter setting mode by a new approach to the magnet, then a particular code typed on the remote control indicates that it is not not a normal learning but reversed, leading to a control of the drive means controlling reverse movements of the leaves.

The invention is of course not limited to the examples described and explained with reference to the figure, but it encompasses the variants and versions which come within the scope of the claims.

Claims (6)

1. A method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two motorized leaves (11, 11') of swinging shutters or motorized doors in order to learn their respective roles as covered and covering leaf, respectively, said leaves (11, 11') being able to be activated by a remote control between two stable opening and closing positions in order to free and close door or window openings (10), said leaves being connected via an arm (12, 12') to an activation module (13, 13') including driving means and an electronic control unit provided with a radiofrequency signal transceiver, characterized by the following steps:

   - activating each activation module (13, 13') by the communication of a first signal;

   - acknowledging receipt of the first signal by each activation module (13, 13');

   - manually positioning the leaves (11, 11') in a preferred predefined position depending on their role as covering or covered leaf, and connecting the leaves (11, 11') to the activation modules (13, 13') by the arms (12, 12') in this preferred position;

   - communicating, to each activation module (13, 13'), a second signal triggering the beginning of the configuration phase;

   - triggering, using the remote control, a learning cycle commanding the driving means to control a combined opening and closing of the leaves (11, 11') in the role that has been assigned to them.
2. The method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves (11, 11') according to the preceding claim, characterized by triggering, after receipt of the second signal, a time delay with a duration at least equal to 20 s, beyond which the electronic control unit leaves the configuration phase.
3. The method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves (11, 11') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in case of failure of the configuration phase, a new triggering signal is communicated to each activation module (13, 13'), then a particular code is typed on the remote control, commanding the driving means to control a reverse movement cycle of the leaves (11, 11').
4. The method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, each activation module (13, 13') including a Hall effect sensor, the communication to each activation module (13, 13') of the first and second signal is done by at least one approach of a magnet of the Hall effect sensor that equips each activation module (13, 13') or by sending a radio frame generated by the remote control.
5. The method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves (11, 11') according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the communication of the first signal is done by a single approach of the magnet.
6. The method for configuring an installation managing the combined movement of two leaves according to one of claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the acknowledgment of the first signal by the activation modules (13, 13') is done by a cycle including a back- and-forth over several angular degrees of the driving means of each activation module (13, 13').

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