EP4116535A1 - Verfahren zur betriebssteuerung einer motorisierten antriebsvorrichtung eines schiebefensters für ein gebäude, entsprechendes fenster und entsprechende haustechnikanlage - Google Patents

Verfahren zur betriebssteuerung einer motorisierten antriebsvorrichtung eines schiebefensters für ein gebäude, entsprechendes fenster und entsprechende haustechnikanlage Download PDF

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EP4116535A1
EP4116535A1 EP22182864.3A EP22182864A EP4116535A1 EP 4116535 A1 EP4116535 A1 EP 4116535A1 EP 22182864 A EP22182864 A EP 22182864A EP 4116535 A1 EP4116535 A1 EP 4116535A1
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Alexis FREREBEAU
Mickaël EICHLER
Christophe JACQUIN
Nadège BUFFLIER
Julien CRON
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/632—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings
    • E05F15/643—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/40—Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/20—Brakes; Disengaging means; Holders; Stops; Valves; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/218—Holders
    • E05Y2201/22—Locks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40—Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/404—Function thereof
    • E05Y2201/41—Function thereof for closing
    • E05Y2201/412—Function thereof for closing for the final closing movement
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/10—Electronic control
    • E05Y2400/32—Position control, detection or monitoring
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/10—Electronic control
    • E05Y2400/32—Position control, detection or monitoring
    • E05Y2400/334—Position control, detection or monitoring by using pulse generators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/10—Electronic control
    • E05Y2400/32—Position control, detection or monitoring
    • E05Y2400/35—Position control, detection or monitoring related to specific positions
    • E05Y2400/354—End positions
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
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    • E05Y2400/50—Fault detection
    • E05Y2400/51—Fault detection of position, of back drive
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING 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
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
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  • the present invention relates to a method for controlling in operation a motorized drive device for a sliding window for a building, so as to move a sash relative to a fixed frame of the window following a sliding movement.
  • the present invention also relates to a sliding window for a building incorporating such a motorized drive device, as well as a home automation installation comprising such a sliding window.
  • the present invention relates to the field of sliding windows comprising a motorized drive device setting in motion a sash relative to a fixed frame following a sliding movement, between at least a first position and at least a second position.
  • a motorized drive device for such a sliding window comprises an electromechanical actuator.
  • the sliding window comprises a fixed frame and a sash.
  • the motorized drive device is configured to move the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the motor drive device includes an electromechanical actuator, an electronic control unit, a counting device and a locking device.
  • the electromechanical actuator includes an electric motor.
  • the counting device is configured to cooperate with the electronic control unit.
  • the counting device and the electronic control unit are configured to determine a position of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the locking device is configured to lock the sash relative to the fixed frame in a closed position of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the electronic control unit comprises a device for measuring an intensity value of an electric current flowing through the electric motor.
  • the method includes a step of controlling the electric motor, so as to move the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the method comprises a step of measuring intensity values of the electric current passing through the electric motor, by means of the measuring device, and a step of determining whether the closed position has been reached and locked of the sash relative to the fixed frame, by means of the measuring device. This method of controlling the motorized drive device in operation is generally satisfactory.
  • One or more hard points may be encountered on a movement path of the sash relative to the fixed frame, both in opening and in closing. These hard spots are due to faults in the window, such as, for example, areas of friction of the sash relative to a sliding rail of the fixed frame or to misalignment of the components of the locking device in the closed position of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the speed of movement of the sash relative to the fixed frame which is normally regulated by means of the electronic control unit at a speed set point lower than the maximum speed threshold value, may exceed this value following when a hard point is crossed on the movement path of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the maximum speed threshold value is determined in such a way as to comply with an EN-60335-2-103 anti-crushing standard on the movement path of the sash relative to the fixed frame and during locking and closing. unlocking of the sash relative to the fixed frame in a closed position.
  • the process described in the document EP 3 805 503 A1 is intended to limit a sudden increase in the speed of rotation of a rotation shaft of the electric motor on passing a determined hard point, during the movement of the sash relative to the fixed frame, and therefore to maintain the rotation speed of the rotation shaft of the electric motor below a safety threshold value.
  • such a stoppage of the electric motor of the electromechanical actuator can prevent the locking of the sash relative to the fixed frame in the closed position or the unlocking of the sash relative to the fixed frame from the closed position or even cause the sash to stop relative to the fixed frame on the movement path of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the method implements a step of restarting the electric motor to move the sash relative to the fixed frame towards the closed position of the sash relative to the fixed frame, so as to lock the opening relative to the fixed frame, by means of the locking device.
  • this method does not make it possible to guarantee that the leaf is pressed against the fixed frame following the locking of the leaf with respect to the fixed frame.
  • This locking defect can be noted by a return of the sash relative to the fixed frame following the achievement of the closed and locked position of the sash relative to the fixed frame, in other words corresponds to an unlocking primer of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • This locking defect results from too great an effort when reaching the closed and locked position of the sash relative to the fixed frame and/or from an elasticity present at the level of the motorized drive device and, more particularly, of a transmission system of the motorized drive device, in particular a connection by a flexible element between the electromechanical actuator and an operating arm, and/or of a reduction gear of the electromechanical actuator.
  • the adjustment element comprises a fixed frame and a sash.
  • the motorized drive device is configured to move the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the motor drive device includes an electromechanical actuator and an electronic control unit.
  • the electromechanical actuator includes an electric motor.
  • the motor drive device includes a counting device.
  • the counting device is configured to cooperate with the electronic control unit.
  • the counting device and the electronic control unit are configured to determine a position of the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the motorized drive device comprises a device for measuring an intensity value of an electric current flowing through the electric motor, to also determine a position of the leaf relative to the fixed frame.
  • the method comprises a first step of controlling the electric motor, so as to move the sash relative to the fixed frame.
  • the method comprises, during the movement of the sash relative to the fixed frame, during the first control step, a first step of measuring intensity values of the electric current passing through the electric motor, by means of the measuring device , and a first step of determining the achievement of the closed position of the opening relative to the fixed frame, by means of the measuring device, so as to detect the crushing of a seal.
  • the method comprises a second step of controlling the electric motor, so as to move the sash relative to the fixed frame, to the closed position of the sash relative to the fixed frame, provided that the position of the sash relative to the fixed frame has not changed from the end of the first electric motor control stage.
  • the method comprises, during the movement of the sash relative to the fixed frame, during the second control step, a second step of measuring intensity values of the electric current passing through the electric motor, by means of the measuring device and a third step of determining whether the sash has reached the closed position relative to the fixed frame, by means of the measuring device, so as to detect the crushing of the seal.
  • this method makes it possible, in the case where the closed position of the sash relative to the fixed frame is not reached during a first control of the electric motor, to implement a second control of the electric motor by exerting a greater effort, so as to deform the seal disposed between an edge of the opening and the limit stop and, therefore, to avoid a day between an edge of the opening and an end stop.
  • the document FROM 10 2019 214086 A1 does not provide any teaching concerning the operation of a locking device within the framework of the method via the motorized drive device and, more particularly, by the electronic control unit.
  • the object of the present invention is to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a method for controlling a drive device in operation. of a sliding window for a building, a sliding window for a building comprising such a motorized drive device, as well as a home automation installation comprising such a sliding window, making it possible to guarantee precise positioning in the closed and locked position of the opening relative to the fixed frame, without a crack of the opening relative to the fixed frame is present.
  • the method makes it possible to guarantee precise positioning in the closed and locked position of the sash relative to the fixed frame, without the sash opening relative to the fixed frame being present or the beginning of unlocking of the sash relative to the fixed frame is primed.
  • the method makes it possible to guarantee that the sash is pressed against the fixed frame, following the locking of the sash relative to the fixed frame in the closed position.
  • the method makes it possible to overcome a locking defect resulting from too great an effort when reaching the closed and locked position of the sash relative to the fixed frame and/or from an elasticity present at the motor drive device.
  • the achievement of the closed and locked position of the opening relative to the fixed frame is determined, during the first determination step, when at least one intensity value of the electric current measured, during the first measurement step, is greater than or equal to a first predetermined current threshold value.
  • the achievement of the closed and locked position of the opening relative to the fixed frame is determined, during the third determination step, when at least one electric current intensity value measured during the second measurement step is greater than or equal to a second predetermined current threshold value, the second predetermined current threshold value being strictly lower at the first predetermined current threshold value.
  • a measurement of an intensity value of the electric current is implemented periodically.
  • the method comprises a step of stopping the electric motor.
  • the electronic control unit of the motorized drive device is configured to implement the method according to the invention and as mentioned above.
  • This sliding window has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the method of controlling in operation a motorized drive device for a sliding window according to the invention.
  • the motorized drive device further comprises a drive arm, the drive arm being connected, on the one hand, to a frame of the opening and, on the other hand, on the other hand, to a flexible element, the drive arm and the flexible element being configured to move the leaf relative to the fixed frame, when the electromechanical actuator is electrically activated.
  • the motorized drive device further comprises a shuttle, the shuttle being fixed to the flexible element, the drive arm being connected to the flexible element by means of the shuttle bus.
  • the present invention relates, according to a third aspect, to a home automation installation comprising a sliding window according to the invention, as mentioned above.
  • This home automation installation has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the sliding window according to the invention.
  • This home automation installation comprises an opening 1, in which is arranged a sliding window 2, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
  • Sliding window 2 can also be called sliding bay.
  • the present invention applies to sliding windows and sliding patio doors, whether or not equipped with transparent glazing.
  • the window 2 comprises at least one opening 3a, 3b and a fixed frame 4.
  • the window 2 comprises a first opening 3a and a second opening 3b.
  • the window 2 further comprises a motorized drive device 5 for moving a sash 3a, 3b by sliding with respect to the fixed frame 4, as illustrated in picture 2 .
  • the motorized drive device 5 is configured to move by sliding only one of the first and second leaves 3a, 3b relative to the fixed frame 4, in particular the first leaf 3a.
  • the second opening 3b is movable manually, in particular by the action of a user exerting force on a handle, not shown, of the second opening 3b.
  • the second opening 3b is fixed.
  • the number of openings of the window is not limiting and can be different, in particular equal to one or three.
  • Each sash 3a, 3b comprises a frame 15.
  • Each sash 3a, 3b may also include at least one pane 16 arranged in the frame 15.
  • the number of panes of the opening is not limiting and can be different, in particular equal to two or more.
  • the frame 15 of each opening 3a, 3b comprises an upper crosspiece 15a, a lower crosspiece 15b and first and second side uprights 15c, in particular in an assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building, as illustrated in figure 1 and 2 .
  • the first side post 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a is opposite the second side post 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a.
  • the fixed frame 4 comprises an upper crosspiece 4a, a lower crosspiece 4b and first and second side uprights 4c, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building, as illustrated in figure 1 and 2 .
  • the first side upright 4c of the fixed frame 4 is opposite the second side upright 4c of the fixed frame 4.
  • the window 2 further comprises a fitting system 20 provided between the fixed frame 4 and each opening 3a, 3b, as illustrated in picture 3 .
  • the fitting system 20 of the sliding window 2 makes it possible to lock selectively each leaf 3a, 3b with respect to the fixed frame 4, whereas, when it is not locked, this leaf 3a, 3b can slide in a direction of sliding D, in the horizontal example, in particular in the configuration assembly of window 2 in relation to the building, as shown in figure 1 and 2 .
  • the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4 comprises a first sliding rail, not shown, of the first leaf 3a and a second sliding rail, not shown, of the second leaf 3b.
  • the lower crosspiece 4b of the fixed frame 4 comprises a first sliding rail 11a of the first leaf 3a and a second sliding rail 11b of the second leaf 3b.
  • each of the upper 4a and lower 4b crosspieces of the fixed frame 4 comprises a first sliding rail 11a or equivalent of the first leaf 3a and a second sliding rail 11b or equivalent of the second leaf 3b.
  • first and second openings 3a, 3b are configured to move respectively along the first and second sliding rails 11a, 11b and the like.
  • first and second sliding rails 11a, 11b and the like are arranged parallel to each other.
  • first and second sliding rails 11a, 11b and the like are offset relative to each other along a thickness E4 of the fixed frame 4.
  • the window 2 comprises sliding elements, not shown, allowing the movement of each leaf 3a, 3b relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the sliding elements are arranged at the level of the first and second sliding rails 11a, 11b of the bottom rail 4b.
  • the sliding elements can comprise, for example, rollers arranged under the first and second openings 3a, 3b. These rollers are configured to roll on the first and second sliding rails 11a, 11b of the lower crosspiece 4b.
  • a position of opening by sliding, partial or maximum, of each opening 3a, 3b with respect to the fixed frame 4 corresponds to a ventilation position of the building.
  • the motorized drive device 5 allows the first sash 3a to be moved automatically by sliding relative to the fixed frame 4, in particular between the maximum open position of the first sash 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and the closed position of the first sash 3a in relation to fixed frame 4.
  • the motorized drive device 5 comprises at least one electromechanical actuator 6, as illustrated in picture 2 .
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 comprises at least one electric motor 7.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 may also comprise an output shaft 8, which is rotatable around an axis of rotation X.
  • the axis of rotation X is parallel to the direction of sliding D of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and, in the present case, of the second leaf 3b relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the electric motor 7 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown, as well as coils 54, as illustrated in figure 5 .
  • the electric motor 7 further comprises an output shaft, not shown.
  • the window 2 comprises at least one locking device 21, 22 of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, in at least one locked position.
  • the window 2 comprises two locking devices 21, 22 of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, in two distinct locked positions.
  • a first locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 corresponds to a closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, by means of a first locking device 21.
  • the first locking device 21 is an integral part of the fitting system 20, as illustrated in figure 3 and 4 .
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to move the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and to actuate the first locking device 21 in the closed position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • a second locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 corresponds to an ajar and locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, by means of a second locking device 22, shown in figure 2 .
  • the ajar and locked position is positioned between the closed position and an open position.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to move the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and to actuate the second locking device 22 in the ajar and locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the first sash 3a can be locked with respect to the fixed frame 4 in the closed position by means of the first locking device 21 or in the ajar and locked position by means of the second locking device 22 or in each of the locked, closed or ajar positions. , by means of the first and second locking devices 21, 22.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 is of the variable speed type.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to operate at at least a first speed, according to a first speed setpoint V1, and at least a second speed, according to a second speed setpoint V2.
  • the second speed setpoint V2 is lower than the first speed setpoint V1.
  • the electric motor 7 is of the electronically commutated brushless type, also called “BLDC” (acronym of the English term BrushLess Direct Current) or “permanent magnet synchronous”.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to adapt its speed of rotation according to the position of the first opening 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 is controlled at the second speed setpoint V2 when approaching at least one end-of-travel position, which can be, in particular, the closed position of the first opening 3a by relative to the fixed frame 4 and the completely open position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, and, possibly, when approaching at least one predetermined position, which may be, in particular, the ajar and locked position.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to reduce its speed of rotation when approaching at least one end-of-travel position or at least one predetermined position.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is arranged on a fixed part with respect to the window 2, in particular with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is of the reversible type.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 does not have a brake.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 further comprises a reducer, not shown.
  • the reducer comprises at least one reduction stage.
  • Said at least one reduction stage can be an epicyclic type gear train.
  • the type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting.
  • the reduction stages can be, for example, two or three in number.
  • the reducer is of the reversible type.
  • the electric motor 7 and, possibly, the reduction gear are arranged inside a casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is of the tubular type.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 may also include an end-of-travel and/or obstacle detection device, not shown.
  • This detection device is electronic. As a variant, this detection device can be mechanical.
  • the motorized drive device 5 further comprises a flexible element 9.
  • the flexible element 9 is driven in displacement by the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the flexible element 9 is configured to cause the first leaf 3a to move relative to the fixed frame 4, when the electromechanical actuator 6 is electrically activated.
  • the flexible element 9 comprises a first strand 9a and a second strand 9b, as illustrated in figure 4 .
  • the flexible element 9 can be of circular section.
  • the section of the flexible element is not limiting and may be different, in particular square, rectangular or even oval.
  • the flexible element 9 is a cable, a cord or, possibly, a strap.
  • It can be made of a synthetic material, such as for example nylon or polyethylene of very high molar mass.
  • a flexible element 9 made of synthetic material makes it possible to minimize the diameter of the pulleys or the dimensions of the bevel gears of the motorized drive device 5.
  • the material of the flexible element is not limiting and can be different. In particular, it may be a steel.
  • the motorized drive device 5 further comprises a drive arm 18, as illustrated in figures 1 to 4 .
  • the drive arm 18 is configured to drive, in other words drives, in displacement the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, when the electromechanical actuator 6 is electrically activated.
  • the drive arm 18 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, on the one hand, to the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a and, more particularly, to the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a and, on the other hand, to the flexible element 9.
  • the drive arm 18 is configured to secure the flexible element 9 to the first opening 3a.
  • the flexible element 9 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, to the drive arm 18, whatever the state of the locking elements of the fitting system 20, that is to say both in the locked state than in the unlocked state of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the flexible element 9 is permanently connected to the drive arm 18, in particular in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 on the window 2.
  • connection between the flexible element 9 and the drive arm 18 is simplified and makes it possible to minimize the costs of obtaining the window 2.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed directly to the first sash 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 on the window 2.
  • drive arm 18 is fixed, therefore immobile, relative to frame 15 of first sash 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of motorized drive device 5 on window 2.
  • connection between the drive arm 18 and the frame 15 of the first sash 3a is simplified and makes it possible to minimize the costs of obtaining the window 2.
  • the drive arm 18 and the first locking device 21 are arranged in the upper part of the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the drive arm 18 is configured to hook onto the flexible element 9 arranged above the fixed frame 4, in particular the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4.
  • the drive arm 18 and the first locking device 21 are arranged closest to the flexible element 9, since the flexible element 9 extends along the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed to an outer face of the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first sash 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 on the window 2.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed on a face of the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a which is visible to the user.
  • drive arm 18 is assembled with first sash 3a on the inside of frame 15 of first sash 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the interior side of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a is oriented towards the interior of the building, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed to the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a by means of fixing elements, not shown, in particular removable by means of a tool.
  • the elements for fixing the drive arm 18 to the first leaf 3a are fixing elements by screwing.
  • the type of elements for fixing the drive arm to the first leaf is not limiting and can be different. It may be, in particular, elastic snap-fastening elements.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed to the frame 15 of the first sash 3a, following the installation of the first sash 3a inside the fixed frame 4 and, in the present case, also from the second sash 3b to the inside the fixed frame 4, installation during which the adjustments of the fitting system 20 and the sliding elements are implemented.
  • the adjustments of the fitting system 20 and the sliding elements can be implemented manually and conventionally, as for a window without the motorized drive device 5.
  • the drive arm 18 is fixed to the frame 15 of the first opening 3a, following the electrical connection of the electromechanical actuator 6, either to a mains power supply network, or to a battery.
  • the motorized drive device 5 comprises a pulley 19 for winding the flexible element 9.
  • the winding pulley 19 is driven in rotation by the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • a first end of the first strand 9a of the flexible element 9 is connected to a first part of the winding pulley 19.
  • a first end of the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 is connected to a second part of the pulley winding 19.
  • first end of each of the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 is attached respectively to the first part or to the second part of the winding pulley 19 by means of fixing elements, not shown. .
  • each of the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 is respectively fixed directly to the first part or to the second part of the winding pulley 19.
  • the elements for fixing the first end of each of the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 to the winding pulley 19 are elements of the cable clamp type.
  • these fixing elements are screws, in particular of the self-tapping type, screwing into the winding pulley 19, so as to fix the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 by wedging between the head of the screws and the winding surface of the flexible element 9 of the winding pulley 19.
  • the direction of winding, respectively of unwinding, of the first strand 9a of the flexible element 9 around the first part of the winding pulley 19 is opposite to the direction of winding, respectively of unwinding, of the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 around the second part of the winding pulley 19.
  • the first strand 9a of the flexible element 9 wraps around the first part of the winding pulley 19, while the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 unwinds around the second part of the winding pulley 19.
  • the first strand 9a of the flexible element 9 unwinds around the first part of the winding pulley 19, while the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 winds around the second part of the winding pulley 19.
  • the second direction of sliding of the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 is opposite to the first direction of sliding.
  • the direction of sliding of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 is determined according to the direction of rotation of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the direction of rotational drive of the winding pulley 19 is determined by the direction of rotation of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the direction of drive in rotation of the first strand 9a and the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 around the first and second parts of the winding pulley 19 is a function of the direction of rotation of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the direction of drive in rotation of the winding pulley 19 is identical to the direction of rotation of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the motorized drive device 5 therefore makes it possible to cause the first sash 3a to slide automatically with respect to the fixed frame 4 along the sliding direction D, by winding, respectively unwinding, the first strand 9a of the flexible element 9 around the first part of the winding pulley 19 and by unwinding, respectively by winding, the second strand 9b of the flexible element 9 around the second part of the winding pulley 19.
  • the motorized drive device 5 thus makes it possible to close and open the first leaf 3a in a motorized manner relative to the fixed frame 4, by sliding in the direction of sliding D.
  • Control means of the electromechanical actuator 6 allow movement by sliding of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • These control means comprise at least one electronic control unit 10.
  • the electronic control unit 10 is configured to operate the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 and, in particular, allow the electric power supply to the electric motor 7.
  • the electronic control unit 10 controls, in particular, the electric motor 7, so as to open or close by sliding the first opening 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • window 2 includes the electronic control unit 10.
  • the electronic control unit 10 is integrated into the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, into the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the means for controlling the electromechanical actuator 6 and, more particularly, the electronic control unit 10 comprise hardware and/or software means.
  • the hardware means may comprise at least one microcontroller 36.
  • the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, the electromechanical actuator 6 comprises a counting device 24.
  • the counting device 24 is configured to cooperate with the electronic control unit 10.
  • the counting device 24 and the electronic control unit 10 are configured to determine a position, which can be called "current", of the first opening 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the counting device 24 comprises at least one sensor 32, in particular of position.
  • the counting device 24 comprises two sensors.
  • the number of sensors of the counting device is not limiting and may be different, in particular equal to one or greater than or equal to three.
  • the counting device 24 is of the magnetic type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more Hall effect sensors.
  • the counting device 24 makes it possible to determine the number of revolutions made by the rotor of the electric motor 7.
  • the counting device 24 makes it possible to determine the number of revolutions made by the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the type of counting device is not limiting and can be different.
  • This counting device can, in particular, be of the optical type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more optical sensors, or of the time type, for example a clock of the microcontroller 36.
  • the electronic control unit 10 and, more particularly, the microcontroller 36 of the electronic control unit 10 comprises at least one memory.
  • the memory of the electronic control unit 10 is configured to memorize at least one end-of-travel position, which may be, in particular, the completely open position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 or the closed position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, and, optionally, at least one predetermined position, which may be, in particular, the locked ajar position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the window 2 and, more particularly, the motorized drive device 5 comprises a box 30.
  • the box 30 is configured to house, in other words houses, at least the electromechanical actuator 6, in particular in an assembled configuration of the motor drive 5.
  • the trunk 30 is adapted to receive at least some of the elements of the motor drive device 5.
  • the box 30 is also configured to receive, in other words receives, the winding pulley 19, the flexible element 9 and the electronic control unit 10, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • the motorized drive device 5 is a subassembly preassembled before assembly, in the example inside the trunk 30, which comprises at least the electromechanical actuator 6, the winding pulley 19, the element hose 9 and the electronic control unit 10.
  • the box 30 comprises at least one mounting wall 29.
  • the second locking device 22 is also mounted inside the box 30 and, more particularly, fixed inside the box 30, in particular on the mounting wall 29 of the box 30, by means of fastening, not shown, which can be, for example, fastening elements by screwing or by riveting.
  • the motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit.
  • the control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 12.
  • the local control unit 12 can be connected by wired or wireless link with a central control unit 13.
  • the central control unit 13 controls the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units and distributed throughout the building.
  • the electronic control unit 10 further comprises a first communication module 23, in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being transmitted by an order transmitter, such as the control unit. local control 12 or the central control unit 13, these commands being intended to control the motorized drive device 5.
  • a first communication module 23 in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being transmitted by an order transmitter, such as the control unit. local control 12 or the central control unit 13, these commands being intended to control the motorized drive device 5.
  • the first communication module 23 of the electronic control unit 10 is of the wireless type.
  • the control commands can be, for example, radio commands.
  • the first communication module 23 can also allow the reception of commands transmitted by wired means.
  • the electronic control unit 10, the local control unit 12 and/or the central control unit 13 can be in communication with one or more sensors configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a hygrometry, a speed of wind, a measurement of an indoor or outdoor air quality parameter or a presence.
  • the local control unit 12 and/or the central control unit 13 can also be in communication with a server 14, so as to control the electromechanical actuator 6 according to data made available remotely via a communication network, in particular an Internet network that can be connected to the server 14.
  • a communication network in particular an Internet network that can be connected to the server 14.
  • the electronic control unit 10 can be controlled from the local 12 or central 13 control unit.
  • the local 12 or central 13 control unit is provided with a control keyboard.
  • the control keyboard of the local 12 or central 13 control unit comprises selection elements 39 and, possibly, display elements 40.
  • the selection elements can be push buttons or sensitive keys
  • the display elements can be light-emitting diodes, an LCD display (acronym of the Anglo-Saxon term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT (acronym of the Anglo-Saxon term “Thin Film Transistor”).
  • the selection and display elements can also be produced by means of a touch screen.
  • the local 12 or central 13 control unit comprises at least one second communication module 41.
  • the second communication module 41 of the local 12 or central 13 control unit is configured to transmit, in other words sends, control commands, in particular by wireless means, for example radioelectric, or by wired means. .
  • the second communication module 41 of the local 12 or central 13 control unit can also be configured to receive, in other words receive, control commands, in particular via the same means.
  • the second communication module 41 of the local 12 or central 13 control unit is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with the first communication module 23 of the electronic control unit 10.
  • the second communication module 41 of the local 12 or central 13 control unit exchanges control commands with the first communication module 23 of the electronic control unit 10, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.
  • the local control unit 12 can be a fixed or nomadic control point.
  • a fixed control point corresponds to a control box intended to be fixed on a facade of a wall of the building, on one face of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a of the window 2 or even on one face of the fixed frame 4 of window 2.
  • a nomadic control point can be a remote control, a smart phone or a tablet.
  • the local 12 or central 13 control unit further comprises a controller 42.
  • the motorized drive device 5 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to pressing the or one of the selection elements 39 of the local control unit 12 or center 13.
  • the motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to at least one signal coming from at least one sensor and/or to a signal coming from a clock of the electronic control unit 10, in particular the microcontroller 36.
  • the sensor and/or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.
  • the local control unit 12 allows the user to intervene directly on the electromechanical actuator 6 of the motorized drive device 5 via the electronic control unit 10 associated with this motorized drive device 5 , or to intervene indirectly on the electromechanical actuator 6 of the motorized drive device 5 via the central control unit 13.
  • the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electronic control unit 10, is configured to execute control commands for closing by sliding, as well as opening by sliding of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, these control commands that can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or by the central control unit 13.
  • the electronic control unit 10 is thus able to put the electromechanical actuator 6 of the motorized drive device 5 into operation and, in particular, allow the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the electronic control unit 10 is arranged inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the local control unit 12 comprises a sensor measuring at least one parameter of the environment inside the building and integrated into this unit.
  • the local control unit 12 can communicate with the central control unit 13, and the central control unit 13 can control the electronic control unit 10 associated with the motorized drive device 5 according to data coming from of the sensor measuring the environment parameter inside the building.
  • the local control unit 12 can directly control the electronic control unit 10 associated with the motorized drive device 5 according to data from the sensor measuring the environment parameter inside the building.
  • a parameter of the environment inside the building measured by the sensor integrated into the local control unit 12 is the humidity, the temperature, the rate of carbon dioxide or the rate of a volatile organic compound in the air.
  • the motorized drive device 5 makes it possible to move the first leaf 3a automatically by sliding relative to the fixed frame 4 to a predetermined position, between the closed position and the maximum open position.
  • the movement by sliding of the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 up to the predetermined position, in particular of partial opening or closing, is implemented following receipt of a control command emitted by the unit local control 12, the central control unit 13 or a sensor.
  • a movement by sliding of the first leaf 3 relative to the fixed frame 4 in the direction of sliding D is implemented by supplying electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 6, so as to unwind or wind up the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 around the first and second parts of the winding pulley 19.
  • the unwinding or winding of the first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 around the first and second parts of the winding pulley 19 is controlled by the electric power supply of the electromechanical actuator 6 .
  • the electric power supply of the electromechanical actuator 6 is controlled by a command order received by the electronic control unit 10 coming from the local control unit 12, from the central control unit 13 or of a sensor.
  • the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 6, is supplied with electrical energy from a mains electricity supply network, in particular by the commercial alternating network.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 comprises an electrical power cable, not shown, allowing it to be supplied with electrical energy from the mains electrical supply network.
  • the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 6, is supplied with electrical energy by means of a battery, not shown.
  • the battery can be recharged, for example, by a photovoltaic panel or a charger, not shown.
  • the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 6, is supplied with electrical energy by means of the battery or from of the mains power supply network, in particular depending on the state of charge of the battery.
  • the winding pulley 19 and the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6 have the same axis of rotation X.
  • the axis of rotation of the winding pulley 19 coincides with the axis of rotation X of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the winding pulley 19 is arranged in the extension of the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6 and is driven in rotation around the same axis of rotation X as the output shaft 8 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the flexible element 9 is in the form of a so-called open loop, at least between the first end of the first strand 9a connected to the first part of the winding pulley 19 and the first end of the second strand 9b connected to the second part of winding pulley 19.
  • first and second strands 9a, 9b of the flexible element 9 are connected to the winding pulley 19 and separated at the level of the first and second parts thereof.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is fixed inside the box 30 by means of fixing elements 28, as illustrated in picture 2 .
  • winding pulley 19 is held inside the box 30 by means of these same fixing elements 28.
  • the fixing elements 28 of the electromechanical actuator 6 inside the box 30 comprise supports, in particular fixing brackets.
  • these supports 28 are fixed to the mounting wall 29 of the box 30 by screwing.
  • each support 28 comprises at least one passage hole, not shown, for a fixing screw.
  • each support 28 may include two holes for passing a fixing screw.
  • a fixing screw passing through a passage hole is screwed into the mounting wall 29 of the box 30, in particular into a screw opening provided in the mounting wall 29 of the box 30.
  • the fixing elements 28 of the electromechanical actuator 6 inside the box 30 comprise three supports.
  • a first support 28 is assembled at a first end 6a of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • a second support 28 is assembled at a second end 6b of the electromechanical actuator 6 and, more particularly, between the second end 6b of the electromechanical actuator 6 and a first end 19a of the winding pulley 19.
  • the first end 6a of the actuator electromechanical actuator 6 is opposite the second end 6b of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • a third support 28 is assembled to a second end 19b of the winding pulley 19.
  • the first end 19a of the winding pulley 19 is opposite the second end 19b of winding pulley 19.
  • the mounting wall 29 of the box 30 comprises a groove 38, as illustrated in figure 4 .
  • the groove 38 of the mounting wall 29 of the box 30 extends along the sliding direction D of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and, in the present case, of the second leaf 3b relative to the fixed frame. 4.
  • each support 28 comprises at least one pin, not shown, configured to cooperate, in other words which cooperates, with the groove 38 formed in the mounting wall 29 of the box 30, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • each support 28 comprises two pins.
  • each support 28 is oriented and positioned relative to the mounting wall 29 of the box 30.
  • the groove 38 of the mounting wall 29 of the box 30 is configured to fix at least the electromechanical actuator 6, in particular by means of the fixing elements 28, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • groove 38 of the mounting wall 29 of the trunk 30 is also configured to fix the winding pulley 19, as well as the second locking device 22.
  • the fixing of the electromechanical actuator 6, as well as of the winding pulley 19, on the supports 28 is implemented by fixing elements, in particular by screwing.
  • the elements for fixing the electromechanical actuator 6, as well as the winding pulley 19, on the supports 28 are elastic snap-fastening elements.
  • the flexible element 9 of the motorized drive device 5 extends inside the box 30, from the first part of the winding pulley 19 to the second part of the winding pulley 19 .
  • the motorized drive device 5 comprises at least one bevel gear element, not shown, configured to cooperate, in other words which cooperates, with the flexible element 9, in particular in the assembled configuration of the drive device.
  • this angle transmission element possibly being, for example, a pulley or a guide element.
  • the number of angle transmission elements is not limiting.
  • the box 30 is arranged in the upper part of the window 2, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 and the flexible element 9 are arranged in the box 30 arranged in the upper part of the window 2, in particular extending at least partly above the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 and the flexible element 9 are concealed in the box 30, so as to guarantee the aesthetic appearance of the sliding window 2.
  • winding pulley 19 is arranged in the box 30 arranged in the upper part of the window 2.
  • box 30 extends completely in front of the fixed frame 4, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the box 30 extends projecting from the fixed frame 4.
  • the box 30 is arranged opposite the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4, that is to say protruding towards the interior of the building, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 relative to the building.
  • the box 30 extends partially in front of the fixed frame 4, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • trunk 30 extends partly projecting relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the trunk 30 is above the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4 and opposite this upper crosspiece 4a, that is to say protruding towards the interior of the building, particularly in the assembled configuration of window 2 relative to the building.
  • the box 30 comprises a fixed part 30a and a removable part 30b, so as to allow access to the electromechanical actuator 6 and to the flexible element 9, as well as to the winding pulley 19.
  • the removable part 30b of the trunk 30, which is removed in the configuration of the picture 2 makes it possible to carry out a maintenance operation of the drive device motorized 5 and/or a repair operation thereof.
  • the latter can be moved by the user independently of the first opening 3a, in particular in the event of absence of electrical energy supply from the motorized drive device 5 or failure of the motor-drive device 5.
  • Such a manual movement of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 can also be implemented following the separation of the flexible element 9 relative to the first leaf 3a or following the separation of the drive arm 18 relative to the first opening 3a.
  • the use of the flexible element 9 to move the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 makes it possible to minimize the costs of obtaining the motorized drive device 5, as well as to minimize the size of the device. motorized drive 5, in particular with respect to a belt.
  • the window 2 comprises a covering element 31, as illustrated in figure 1 and 2 .
  • the covering element 31 is configured to cover, in other words covers, at least the drive arm 18 and, optionally, at least a part of the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a, in particular along the height of the frame 15, in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the covering element 31 is fixed with respect to the first opening 3a by means of fixing elements, not shown, following the assembly of the drive arm 18 on the frame 15 of the first opening 3a.
  • the fixing elements of the covering element 31 are configured to cooperate with the drive arm 18 and/or with the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a.
  • the fixing elements of the covering element 31 with respect to the first opening 3a can be, in particular, fixing elements by elastic snap-fastening or by screwing.
  • the drive arm 18 comprises a cover 18a and a body 18b, as illustrated in picture 3 .
  • the cover 18a is configured to cover, in other words covers body 18b of drive arm 18, particularly in an assembled configuration of drive arm 18.
  • the cover 18a is fixed to the body 18b of the drive arm 18 by means of fixing elements 35, in particular in the assembled configuration of the drive arm 18.
  • Cover 18a includes passage holes, not shown, configured to cooperate with fixing screws 35.
  • body 18b of drive arm 18 includes fixing holes 18d configured to cooperate with fixing screws 35, as shown in figure 4 .
  • the window 2 and, more particularly, the motorized drive device 5 further comprises a locking control device 26 of the first locking device 21, as illustrated in picture 3 .
  • the locking control device 26 is configured, on the one hand, to cooperate with the first locking device 21 and, on the other hand, to be actuated by means of the flexible element 9, when the actuator electromechanical 6 is electrically activated.
  • drive arm 18 supports locking control device 26.
  • drive arm 18 and locking control device 26 form an integral mechanical subassembly.
  • the locking control device 26 is arranged partly inside the drive arm 18 and, in particular, outside the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a.
  • the locking control device 26 is hidden behind the drive arm 18, so as to improve the aesthetic appearance of the window 2.
  • the drive arm 18 covers the locking control device 26, like a cover, so as to hide the various elements making up the latter and to improve the aesthetics of the window 2.
  • the drive arm 18 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, to the flexible element 9 via the locking control device 26.
  • the box 30 comprises a slot, not shown and configured to allow the passage of an upper part of the drive arm 18 and, possibly, of the locking control device 26, during a movement of the first opening 3a by relative to the fixed frame 4 in the direction of sliding D.
  • the drive arm 18 and the locking control device 26 can be moved along the trunk 30, in particular at least partly facing an outer face of the trunk 30 oriented towards the interior of the building, in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building, while being connected to the flexible element 9.
  • the upper part of the drive arm 18 and, optionally, the upper part of the locking control device 26 are configured to move inside the slot provided in the trunk 30.
  • trunk slot 30 is formed in an underside of the trunk 30, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • a lower part of the drive arm 18 and a lower part of the locking control device 26 are arranged outside the trunk 30.
  • the arrangement formed by the motorized drive device 5, the fitting system 20 and the locking control device 26 of the window 2 makes it possible to dispense with a handle for maneuvering the first sash 3a, generally arranged half the height of the window 2.
  • the first opening 3a can be moved only by means of the motorized drive device 5 following the receipt of a control command by the electronic control unit 10 coming from one of the control units 12, 13.
  • the fitting system 20 will now be described in more detail.
  • the fitting system 20 further comprises a cremone bolt, not shown, and at least one locking element, not shown, of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the fitting system 20 is mounted along the first side upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a.
  • the espagnolette is arranged inside the first side upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a.
  • the espagnolette can also be arranged partly inside the upper crosspiece 15a or the lower crosspiece 15b of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a.
  • the cremone bolt comprises at least one rod. Furthermore, the cremone bolt also comprises a body.
  • the body of the espagnolette is fixed with respect to the first lateral upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a. Further, the rod is configured to move relative to the body of the cremone bolt.
  • the rod is made in several parts interconnected, in particular by means of retaining elements, not shown.
  • the movement of the rod of the espagnolette is implemented along the first side upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a, in particular in a vertical direction, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building .
  • the rod of the espagnolette comprises at least one hook, not shown, forming a locking element of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, as mentioned above, and, preferably, a plurality of hooks.
  • the fixed frame 4, in particular the first side upright 4c of the fixed frame 4, comprises at least one latch, not shown, and preferably a plurality of latches.
  • Each hook of the rod is configured to cooperate with a keeper of the fixed frame 4.
  • the hooks of the rod, as well as the latches provided in the fixed frame 4, at least partly form the locking elements of the fitting system 20.
  • the first opening 3a is in a closed and locked position with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the first leaf 3a is in an unlocked position with respect to the fixed frame 4, which can also be closed or opened.
  • the first locking device 21 is arranged inside the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a and, more particularly, inside the first lateral post 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a.
  • the first locking device 21 comprises at least one housing 37, as illustrated in figure 4 , a 33 tree, commonly referred to as a "square" and shown in figure 4 , a drive bell, not shown, and at least one bolt 25, as shown in picture 3 .
  • the shaft 33 has a circular section at one of its ends. This end of the shaft 33 is configured to receive, in other words receives, a toothed wheel 51.
  • one body of the shaft 33 and the other of its ends can be of square section.
  • the first locking device 21 comprises two bolts 25.
  • the drive bell comprises a housing.
  • a first end of the shaft 33 is disposed inside the drive bell housing.
  • each bolt 25 of the first locking device 21 is configured to cooperate with a hole made in the rod of the espagnolette.
  • the drive bell is driven in rotation inside the housing 37 of the first locking device 21, then each bolt 25 of the first locking device 21 is driven in translation, so to move the rod along the first side upright 15c of the frame 15 of the first leaf 3a, in particular in a vertical direction, in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building.
  • the first locking device 21 has screw holes, not shown, and a housing, not shown, configured to receive the drive bell as well as the shaft 33, similar to those of a lock of a handle standard manual, particularly in terms of their location and sizing.
  • a standard manual handle can be arranged to replace the drive arm 18, so as to manually close and lock the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the drive arm 18 can be replaced by a standard manual handle, so as to move manually the first sash 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and to manually lock the first sash 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 by actuating the first locking device 21.
  • the locking control device 26 comprises a drive element 43.
  • the drive element 43 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, to the flexible element 9, in particular in the assembled configuration of the device. motorized drive 5 on the window 2.
  • the drive element 43 is rotatably mounted relative to the drive arm 18, about an axis of rotation Y.
  • drive element 43 is rotatably mounted relative to drive arm 18 by means of a shaft 44, centered on axis of rotation Y.
  • the shaft 44 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with an opening, not shown, formed in the drive element 43, in particular in the assembled configuration of the drive arm 18.
  • the drive element 43 is disposed at least partly inside the drive arm 18, in an assembled configuration of the locking control device 26.
  • the drive element 43 is masked at least in part by the drive arm 18.
  • the drive element 43 is arranged, on the one hand, partly below the upper crosspiece 15a of the frame 15 of the first opening 3a and, more particularly, below the upper crosspiece 4a of the fixed frame 4 , in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 with respect to the building, and, on the other hand, partly above the upper crosspiece 15a of the frame 15 of the first sash 3a, in particular in the assembled configuration of the window 2 in relation to the building.
  • the motorized drive device 5 further comprises a shuttle 45.
  • the shuttle 45 is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to the flexible element 9, in particular to the second strand 9b of the element. flexible 9, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • the drive arm 18 and, more particularly, the drive element 43 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, to the flexible element 9 by means of the shuttle 45, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motor drive device 5.
  • the mounting wall 29 of the box 30 comprises a slide 46.
  • the shuttle 45 is configured to slide, in other words slide, inside the slideway 46 of the mounting wall 29 of the box 30, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • the shuttle 45 further comprises a pin 47 configured to cooperate, in other words which cooperates, with a slot 48 of the drive element 43, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5.
  • slot 48 of drive member 43 is U-shaped.
  • the slot 48 of the drive element 43 has the shape of an oblong hole.
  • the pin 47 of the shuttle 45 is engaged in the slot 48 of the drive element 43, both during a movement of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, regardless of the direction of this movement , that is to say towards the closed position or towards an open position, only when the first leaf 3a stops with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the length of the slot 48 provided in the drive element 43 makes it possible to compensate for assembly tolerances of the locking control device 26, so as to guarantee the cooperation of the pin 47 of the shuttle 45 with the slot 48 of the drive element 43.
  • the locking control device 26 further comprises a transmission element 49.
  • the transmission element 49 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the drive element 43, in particular in the assembled configuration of the lock control device 26.
  • the drive element 43 is a transmission arm.
  • the drive element 43 comprises, at one of its ends 43a, a rack 50.
  • the transmission element 49 comprises the toothed wheel 51, in other words a pinion.
  • the rack 50 of the drive element 43 is configured to mesh, in other words mesh, with the toothed wheel 51 of the transmission element 49, in particular in the assembled configuration of the control device. lock 26.
  • the toothed wheel 51 of the transmission element 49 is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, on the shaft 33 of the first locking device 21, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 on window 2.
  • the rack 50 of the drive element 43 is configured to rotate the toothed wheel 51 of the transmission element 49 and, consequently, the shaft 33 of the first locking device 21, during the electrical activation of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the toothed wheel 51 of the transmission element 49 and the shaft 33 of the first locking device 21 are configured to be driven, in other words are driven, in rotation by means of the drive element 43 with respect to the driving arm 18, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized driving device 5 on the window 2.
  • the locking control device 26 thus makes it possible to control the locking and unlocking of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the locking control device 26 comprises two stops 52 configured to cooperate, in other words cooperating, with the drive element 43, in particular in the assembled configuration of the locking control device 26.
  • the displacement travel of the drive element 43, during the electrical activation of the electromechanical actuator 6 for driving the flexible element 9, is limited by the stops 52 and, in particular, by a first stop 52 along the first sliding direction of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 and by a second stop 52 along the second sliding direction of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the stops 52 are arranged on either side of the drive element 43.
  • the pin 47 of the shuttle 45 is configured to be engaged, in other words is engaged, in the slot 48 of the drive element 43, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 on the window 2 .
  • the assembly of the drive arm 18 with respect to the first leaf 3a is implemented after the installation of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 or even after a maintenance operation requiring the dismantling of the drive arm 18 relative to the first opening 3a.
  • the toothed wheel 51 of the transmission element 49 comprises an imprint, not shown, such as, for example, a slot. Furthermore, the imprint of the toothed wheel 51 is accessible from outside the drive arm 18 and, in particular, following the dismantling of the cover 18a of the drive arm 18 and, possibly, of the element dressing 31.
  • the imprint of the toothed wheel 51 allows the user to control the locking control device 26 manually, in particular during a power supply failure of the motorized drive device 5.
  • the toothed wheel 51 can be driven in rotation by means of a tool, such as, for example, a screwdriver, configured to cooperate, in other words which cooperates, with the imprint.
  • a tool such as, for example, a screwdriver
  • the recess made in the toothed wheel 51 can be configured to receive, in other words receives, an element for displaying a state of the first locking device 21, in particular a locked state or an unlocked state, in the assembled configuration of the locking control device 26.
  • the element for displaying a state of the first locking device 21 can be removed from the imprint of the toothed wheel 51, so as to access the imprint of the toothed wheel 51 to enable the device to be controlled. lock control 26 manually.
  • the fitting system 20 may also comprise an anti-misoperation system 27, as illustrated in picture 3 .
  • the locking control device 26 actuates the first locking device 21.
  • such an arrangement of the window 2 makes it possible to achieve the locking and unlocking of the first sash 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 via the fitting system 20, when reaching the closed position of the first sash 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, while maintaining the traditional techniques for installing windows, in particular for adjusting the fitting systems.
  • this arrangement of the window 2 makes it possible to use a fitting system comprising standard elements, in particular the first locking device 21 having standard characteristics.
  • first locking device 21 is associated with the drive arm 18 via the locking control device 26, so as to secure the first opening 3a to the motorized drive device 5 provided with the flexible element 9.
  • the movement transmitted by the motor drive device 5 along the sliding direction D is transformed into a rotational movement at the level of the first locking device 21 via the locking control device 26.
  • the anti-mishandling system 27 comprises a retractable pin 34.
  • the retractable pin 34 is configured to be moved, in other words is moved, between a rest position, in which the cremone bolt is blocked, and an activated position, in which the cremone bolt is released.
  • the anti-mishandling system 27 is activated when the retractable pin 34 is pushed inside a housing, not shown, formed in the frame 15 of the first opening 3a.
  • the insertion of the retractable pin 34 into the aforementioned housing is implemented by pressing the retractable pin 34 against the fixed frame 4, in particular the first lateral upright 4c of the fixed frame 4, that is to say i.e. when the first opening 3a is in the closed position relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the rod of the cremone bolt is configured to move, in other words is moved, relative to the body of the cremone bolt, when the cremone bolt is released by means of the anti-misoperation system 27, between a first position, called the unlocking of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, and a second position, called locking of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, and vice versa.
  • the anti-misoperation system 27 is configured to prevent, in other words prevents, a displacement of the rod of the espagnolette relative to the body of the espagnolette, between its unlocking position and its locking position, as long as the retractable pin 34 is maintained in its rest position.
  • the retractable pin 34 extends in a direction perpendicular to the lever.
  • the fitting system 20 may be devoid of the anti-mishandling system 27.
  • the electronic control unit 10 will now be described in more detail, with reference to the figure 5 .
  • the electronic control unit 10 of the electromechanical actuator 6 comprises a circuit, not shown, for rectifying the alternating voltage of the electrical power supply network and an electrical power supply module 53.
  • the electrical power supply module 53 is thus electrically connected to a DC voltage source Vbus.
  • the value of the DC voltage Vbus is defined with respect to a reference voltage Gnd, as shown in figure 5 .
  • the DC voltage Vbus is a voltage across an inverter, not shown, of the power supply module 53.
  • the electrical power supply module 53 supplies electrical energy, sequentially, to the coils 54, so as to produce the rotating electromagnetic field causing the rotational drive of the rotor of the electric motor 7.
  • the power supply module 53 comprises switches 55 making it possible to carry out the sequential power supply of the coils 54.
  • the switches 55 of the power supply module 53 are “MOSFET” type transistors (acronym of the English term Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor), and six in number.
  • the type of switches of the power supply module and their number are not limiting.
  • the switches 55 of the power supply module 53 can be “IGBT” type transistors (acronym of the Anglo-Saxon term Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor).
  • the electronic control unit 10 of the electromechanical actuator 6 comprises a device 56 for measuring an intensity value I of an electric current flowing through the electric motor 7.
  • the intensity passing through the electric motor 7 is the intensity of an electric current passing through this electric motor 7 in operation.
  • the current passing through the electric motor 7 is obtained by means of a positive rectified signal taking into consideration the current of each of the coils 54 of the electric motor 7.
  • the acquisition of the current value I passing through the electric motor 7 via the measuring device 56 makes it possible to obtain a signal representative of the torque generated by the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • the device 56 for measuring the current value I is implemented by means of a so-called “shunt” resistor, electrically connected to the power supply module 53 and to the reference voltage Gnd.
  • the measuring device 56 is an integral part of a signal generator 57.
  • This signal generator 57 further comprises an analog filter 58, in particular a low-pass RC circuit, this low-pass RC circuit consisting of resistance and capacitance.
  • the signal generator 57 makes it possible to deliver a signal representative of the electrical power supplied to the electric motor 7, in particular of the intensity I passing through the electric motor 7, to an input of the microcontroller 36.
  • the input of the microcontroller 36 comprises a analog/digital converter 59.
  • the signal of the intensity value I acquired by the measuring device 56 is also digitally processed by at least one digital filter, which can be for example a low-pass filter, implemented by the microcontroller 36.
  • the electronic control unit 10 and, more particularly, the microcontroller 36 comprises a memory, not shown.
  • the memory is produced by a memory of the microcontroller 36, in particular an “EEPROM” type memory (acronym of the term Anglo-Saxon Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) and, more particularly, a so-called “Flash” memory.
  • the graph illustrates, by a solid line curve, the evolution of the intensity values I of the electric current passing through the electric motor 7, as a function of time t. That figure 7 illustrates a case where the control method according to the invention, described below, is implemented.
  • the time t is represented on the abscissa axis and the intensity I of the electric current is represented on the ordinate axis.
  • the graph illustrates, by a solid line curve, the evolution of the values of increments p of the counting device 24, as a function of time t. That figure 8 illustrates a case where the control method according to the invention, described below, is implemented.
  • the time t is represented on the abscissa axis and the increments p of the counting device 24 are represented on the ordinate axis.
  • the method comprises a first step E20 of controlling the electric motor 7, in particular by means of the supply voltage Vbus, so as to move the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the first command step E20 is a command to close the first opening 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the first control step E20 makes it possible to move the first sash 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 from an open position of the first sash 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 towards the closed and locked position of the first sash 3a with respect to to the fixed frame 4.
  • the first control step E20 of the electric motor 7 is implemented via the electronic control unit 10.
  • the method comprises a first step E10 of starting the electric motor 7. This first step of starting E10 is implemented prior to the first step of controlling E20.
  • the first step of starting E10 of the electric motor 7 is implemented via the electronic control unit 10.
  • the first step of starting E10 of the electric motor 7 is triggered by an emission of a command to move the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, in particular by the local 12 or central 13 control unit, by a sensor, not shown, or by a clock, not shown, of the electronic control unit 10, in particular of the microcontroller 36.
  • the first step of starting E10 of the electric motor 7 is implemented during a first maximum predetermined period of time Td1.
  • the first control step E20 of the electric motor 7 is implemented at the latest following the complete elapse of the first maximum predetermined period of time Td1.
  • the first maximum predetermined period of time Td1 starting from the instant of the start command of the electric motor 7, is of the order of three hundred milliseconds.
  • the electronic control unit 10 determines, by means of the counting device 24, that the rotor is driven in rotation relative to the stator of the electric motor 7 before the end of the first maximum predetermined period of time Td1 , the first control step E20 is implemented before the complete elapse of the first maximum predetermined period of time Td1.
  • the method comprises a first step E30 of measuring intensity values I of the electric current passing through the electric motor 7, by means of of the measuring device 56, and a first step E40 of determining whether the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a has been reached with respect to the fixed frame 4, also by means of the measuring device 56.
  • the achievement of the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 is determined, during the first determination step E40, when at least one intensity value I of the measured electric current, during the first measurement step E30, is greater than or equal to a first predetermined current threshold value S1, represented by a dashed line at the figure 7 .
  • the method comprises a second step of determination E60 of a possible return back of the first opening 3a and, more particularly, of the shuttle 45 with respect to the fixed frame 4, by means of the counting device 24.
  • the second determination step E60 is implemented via the electronic control unit 10.
  • the method comprises a second step E80 of controlling the electric motor 7, in particular by means of the supply voltage Vbus, so as to move the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, until the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the second command step E80 is a command to close the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4.
  • the second control step E80 makes it possible to move the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 from an ajar position, in other words almost closed and locked, of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 towards the closed position and locked of the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4.
  • the second control step E80 of the electric motor 7 is implemented via the electronic control unit 10.
  • the method comprises a step E110 of stopping the electric motor 7, so as to maintain the first opening 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 in the closed and locked position.
  • this stopping step E110 can also be called the first stopping step.
  • the method comprises a second step of starting E70 of the electric motor 7.
  • This second step of starting E70 is implemented at the start of the second step of control E80 and following the second step of determining E60.
  • the second start-up stage E70 is shown at figure 6 as being a sub-step of the second control step E80, in other words the second start-up step E70 is an integral part of the second control step E80.
  • the second stage of starting E70 of the electric motor 7 is implemented via the electronic control unit 10.
  • the second stage of starting E70 of the electric motor 7 is triggered by the transmission of a movement control order for the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, by the electronic control unit 10.
  • the second step of starting E70 of the electric motor 7 is implemented during a second maximum predetermined period of time Td2.
  • the second maximum predetermined period of time Td2, starting from the instant of the start-up command of the electric motor 7, is of the order of three hundred milliseconds.
  • the first and second maximum predetermined time periods Td1, Td2 are equal.
  • the first and second maximum predetermined time periods Td1, Td2 are different and, more particularly, the first maximum predetermined time period Td1 is strictly greater than or strictly less than the second maximum predetermined time period Td2.
  • the method comprises a step E50 of stopping the electric motor 7.
  • the first leaf 3a is kept stationary with respect to the fixed frame 4, by the electric deactivation of the electric motor 7, between the determination of the achievement of the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, during the first determination step E40, and the execution of the second determination step E60.
  • This stopping step E50 can also be called the second stopping step or another stopping step.
  • the stop step E50 can include a time delay step, not shown.
  • the first leaf 3a is kept stationary with respect to the fixed frame 4, by the electric deactivation of the electric motor 7, for a predetermined time period of time delay Tt between reaching the closed and locked position of the first leaf. 3a relative to the fixed frame 4 determined during the first determination step E40, and the determination of a return of the first leaf 3a relative to the fixed frame 4, during the second determination step E60.
  • the predetermined time delay period Tt may be of the order of four hundred milliseconds.
  • the second determination step E60 is thus implemented after the stoppage of the electric motor 7 and, more particularly, after the predetermined time delay period Tt, so as to overcome a detection error of the counting device 24.
  • a command to start the electric motor 7 corresponds to a switching of the switches 55 for controlling the electric motor 7, whether for the first start-up step E10 or for the second start-up step E70.
  • the control of the electric motor 7 is implemented by limiting the supply voltage Vbus.
  • the limitation of the supply voltage Vbus, during the first and second starting stages E10, E70, makes it possible to avoid demagnetization of the magnets of the rotor of the electric motor 7, in particular due to a risk of mechanical blocking of the rotor during this phase of operation of the electric motor 7.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is supplied with electrical energy by a mains power supply network, in particular by the commercial alternating network.
  • the voltage of the electrical power supply network or mains voltage has, for example, a value of 230 VRMS (peak value of 325V) for the French electrical network and a frequency of 50 Hz.
  • the voltage and frequency of the power supply network may have different values, depending on the power network of the country in which the window 2 is installed.
  • the supply voltage Vbus corresponds to the peak value, i.e. to 325V.
  • the limited supply voltage Vbus, during the first and second starting steps E10, E70, is greater than or equal to a predetermined voltage threshold value Umin, so as to maintain a minimum intensity value I of the electric current flowing in the coils 54 of the electric motor 7.
  • the minimum limited Vbus supply voltage, during the first and second start-up stages E10, E70, is of the order of 16V, i.e. 5% of the Vbus supply voltage, which is of 325V.
  • the method comprises a second step E90 of measuring intensity values I of the electric current passing through the electric motor 7, by means of measuring device 56, and a third step E100 of determining whether the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a has been reached with respect to the fixed frame 4, also by means of the measuring device 56.
  • the method makes it possible to guarantee precise positioning in the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, without a crack of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 being present or a start of unlocking of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 is initiated, in other words without disengagement of the hooks of the rod of the espagnolette with respect to the latches of the fixed frame 4.
  • the method makes it possible to guarantee that the first leaf 3a is pressed against the fixed frame 4, following the locking of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 in the closed position.
  • the method makes it possible to overcome a locking defect resulting from the application of too great a force when reaching the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 and/ or an elasticity present at the level of the motorized drive device 5, in particular at the level of the transmission produced by the flexible element 9 and the drive arm 18 and/or at the level of the reduction gear of the electromechanical actuator 6.
  • a measurement of an intensity value I of the electric current is implemented periodically, respectively during the first measurement step E30 and during the second measurement step E90.
  • a measurement of an intensity value I of the electric current is implemented every five milliseconds.
  • the first measurement step E30 is implemented following the expiration of the first maximum predetermined time period Td1 starting from a start-up instant of the electric motor 7, in other words following the first starting step E10 .
  • the first measurement step E30 is implemented after the transient starting period of the electric motor 7 during which fluctuations in the intensity value I can be generated.
  • the intensity values I measured during the first measurement step E30 are reliable for starting the determination of whether or not the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a has been reached with respect to the fixed frame 4, when of the first determination step E40.
  • the second measurement step E90 is implemented during the elapse of the second maximum predetermined time period Td2 starting from a start-up instant of the electric motor 7, in other words during the second start-up step E90 .
  • the second measurement step E90 is implemented immediately following when the electric motor 7 is started, so as to guarantee high responsiveness for determining whether the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a has been reached with respect to the fixed frame 4, during the third determination step E100.
  • the second measurement step E90 is implemented immediately following the start of the electric motor 7 since the first opening 3a is almost in abutment against the fixed frame 4, during the execution of the second starting step E70 and, more generally, of the second control step E80.
  • whether or not the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a has been reached relative to the fixed frame 4, respectively during the first or during the third determination step E40, E100, is determined according to a change in the intensity values I of the electric current measured, respectively during the first or during the second measurement step E30, E90.
  • each of the first and third determination steps E40, E100 is implemented by means of the electronic control unit 10 and, in particular, of the microcontroller 36 of the electronic control unit 10.
  • the achievement of the closed and locked position of the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 is determined, during the third determination step E100, when at least one intensity value I of the measured electric current, during the second measurement step E90, is greater than or equal to a second predetermined current threshold value S2, represented by a dashed line at the figure 7 .
  • the second predetermined current threshold value S2 is strictly lower than the first predetermined current threshold value S1.
  • the second predetermined current threshold value S2 has a value lower than that of the first predetermined current threshold value S1, so as to guarantee a higher reactivity for the determination of the achievement of the closed and locked position of the first opening 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4, during the third determination step E100, in comparison with the first determination step E40.
  • the first and second predetermined current threshold values S1, S2 are recorded in the memory of the electronic control unit 10 and, more particularly, of the microcontroller 36.
  • the method comprises the step E110 of stopping the electric motor 7, so as to maintain the first leaf 3a with respect to the fixed frame 4 in the closed and locked position.
  • this stopping step E110 can also be called the third stopping step.
  • the third stopping step is represented by the same block as the first stopping step mentioned above.
  • the stopping step E110 is implemented directly after the first control step E20 and not after the second step of start E70 or the second control step E80, in other words without the second start step E70 or the second control step E80 being executed.
  • the stop step E110 is implemented directly after the second start-up step E70 and not after the second control step E80, in other words without the second control step E80 being completely executed.
  • the method makes it possible to guarantee precise positioning in the closed and locked position of the sash relative to the fixed frame, without a crack of the sash relative to the fixed frame being present or a start of unlocking of the sash relative to the fixed frame is initiated.
  • the motorized drive device 5 can be configured to move several openings 3a, 3b by sliding by means of the flexible element 9, in the same direction of movement or in opposite directions of movement.
  • the electric motor 7 of the electromechanical actuator 6 can be of the asynchronous or direct current type.
  • the electromechanical actuator 6 is configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, vertically along one of the side uprights 4c of the fixed frame 4 or along one of the side uprights 15c of the first opening 3a.
  • the second opening 3b is moved by sliding relative to the fixed frame 4 by means of another motor drive device 5.
  • the electrical supply voltage may have, for example, a value of 24V or 12V.
  • the minimum limited supply voltage Vbus, during the first and second starting stages E10, E70, is of the order of 1.2V, i.e. 5% of the supply voltage Vbus, if this is 24V.

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