FR3099511A1 - Operating control method of an installation for a building and associated installation - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for controlling an installation in operation for a building and associated installation A method for controlling an installation comprises a step of detecting a wind condition, a first step of communicating the detected wind condition and a first step control of an electromechanical module, so as to move a leaf to one of the end-of-travel positions, or to a step of maintaining the leaf in one of the end-of-travel positions. The position reached following the first control step or maintained following the first communication step is a safety position. Then, the method comprises a step of triggering a time delay, during which the received control orders are inhibited. The method further comprises, during the time delay, a step of activating a selection element of a local control unit according to a predetermined configuration, a second step of communicating a control command, so bypassing the inhibition of the control commands received, then a second step of controlling the electromechanical module, so as to move the leaf from the safety position to the other of the end-of-travel positions. No figure for the abstract.

Description

Control method in operation of an installation for a building and associated installation

The present invention relates to a control method in operation of an installation for a building, as well as an installation suitable for implementing this control method.

In general, the present invention relates to the field of swing shutters or swing gates comprising a motorized drive device moving a screen between at least a first position and at least a second position.

A motorized drive device includes an electromechanical module of a mobile closing, shading or sun protection element, such as a shutter, a gate or any other equivalent material, hereinafter called a leaf or screen.

Installations comprising a screening device, a motorized drive device, a local control unit and a device for detecting a wind condition are already known. The concealment device comprises a screen. The screen is configured to be moved between a first end position and a second end position by means of the motorized drive device. The motorized drive device consists of an electromechanical module and an electronic control unit. The electromechanical module includes an electric motor. The electronic control unit comprises a first communication module. The local control unit comprises a selection element and a second communication module. The second communication module of the local control unit is configured to communicate with the first communication module of the electronic control unit. The detection device includes a sensor and a third communication module. The third communication module of the detection device is configured to communicate with the first communication module of the electronic control unit.

These installations are configured to implement a control method in operation comprising a step of detecting a wind condition by the detection device. Following the detection step, the method comprises a step of communicating the wind condition detected by the third communication module of the detection device to the first communication module of the electronic control unit. Following the communication step, the method comprises a step of controlling the electromechanical module, so as to move the screen to one of the end-of-travel positions, in the case where the screen is in a position different from one of the end-of-travel positions, or a step of maintaining the screen in one of the end-of-travel positions, in the case where the screen is in one of the end-of-travel positions . The position of the screen reached following the command step or the limit position of the screen maintained following the communication step being a safety position of the screen. Then, the method implements a step of triggering a time delay by the electronic control unit, during which control commands received by the first communication module of the electronic control unit are inhibited.

Thus, the screen of the concealment device is blocked in the safety position by the electromechanical module, as long as the wind condition is detected by the detection device, since no command to move the screen is executed by the electronic control unit of the motor-drive device during the time delay.

However, this method of controlling these installations in operation has the drawback that, when the screen of the concealment device is blocked in the safety position corresponding to the open limit position of the screen, following a detected wind condition, a window of the installation cannot be protected by the screen of the screening device, in particular during a storm, since a displacement of the screen of the screening device, by the intermediary of the electromechanical module, is not allowed, as long as the wind condition is present. Therefore, the window can be damaged or even broken by projectiles, such as, for example, tree branches.

In addition, this method of controlling these installations in operation has the drawback that, when the screen of the concealment device is blocked in the safety position corresponding to the closed end-of-travel position of the screen, following a detected wind condition, a room of the building cannot be illuminated by natural light through an opening configured to be occulted by the occultation device, since a displacement of the screen of the occultation device , through the electromechanical module, is not allowed, as long as the wind condition is present.

The object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a method for controlling an installation for a building in operation, as well as an installation for a building, allowing, following a wind condition detected by a detection of the installation, to be able to control a motorized drive device of the installation, although the detected wind condition causes the inhibition of control orders received by a communication module from an electronic control unit of the motor drive device.

In this respect, the present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a method for controlling an installation for a building in operation,

the installation comprising at least:

- a swing shutter or swing gate,

- a motorized drive device,

- a local control unit, and

- a device for detecting a wind condition,

the swing shutter or swing gate comprising at least:

- a leaf, the leaf being configured to be moved between a first end-of-travel position and a second end-of-travel position by means of the motorized drive device,

the motorized drive device comprising at least:

- an electromechanical module, the electromechanical module comprising at least one electric motor, and

- an electronic control unit, the electronic control unit comprising at least a first communication module,

the local control unit comprising at least:

- a selection element, and

- a second communication module, the second communication module of the local control unit being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module of the electronic control unit,

the detection device comprising at least:

- a sensor, and

- a third communication module, the third communication module of the detection device being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module of the electronic control unit.

The method includes at least:

- a step of detecting a wind condition by the detection device,

- following the detection step, a first step of communicating the wind condition detected by the third communication module of the detection device to the first communication module of the electronic control unit,

- following the first stage of communication,

-- a first step of controlling the electromechanical module, so as to move the leaf to one of the end-of-travel positions, in the case where the leaf is in a position different from one of the end-of-travel positions race, or

-- a step to hold the leaf in one of the end-of-travel positions, if the leaf is in one of the end-of-travel positions,

the leaf position reached following the first control step or the leaf limit position maintained following the first communication step being a safety position of the leaf,

- then a first step of triggering a first time delay, during which control commands received by the first communication module of the electronic control unit are inhibited.

According to the invention, the method further comprises at least:

- during the first time delay,

-- a step for activating the selection element of the local control unit according to a predetermined configuration,

-- a second step of communication of a control order by the second communication module of the local control unit to the first communication module of the electronic control unit, so as to override the inhibition of the control orders received by the first communication module of the electronic control unit, then

-- a second step of controlling the electromechanical module, so as to move the leaf from the safety position of the leaf to the other of the end of travel positions of the leaf, only if the predetermined configuration of activation of the selection element is implemented, during the activation step, and transmitted by a control command, during the second communication step.

Thus, the method makes it possible, following a wind condition detected by the detection device, to be able to control the motorized drive device, in particular the electromechanical module, via the local control unit and, more particularly , by activating the selection element of the local control unit according to the predetermined configuration, although the electronic control unit is configured to inhibit the control commands received by the first communication module of the electronic unit control, during the first time delay.

In this way, when the sash is blocked in the safety position corresponding to the open limit position, following the detected wind condition, a window of the installation can be protected by the sash, in particular during a storm, since a movement of the leaf, via the electromechanical module, is authorized, if and only if the predetermined configuration for activating the selection element is implemented, during the activation step, and transmitted by a control command, during the second communication step, although the wind condition is present.

In addition, when the leaf is locked in the safety position corresponding to the closed end-of-travel position, following the detected wind condition, a room in the building can be illuminated by natural light through an opening configured to be obscured by the leaf, since a movement of the leaf, via the electromechanical module, is authorized, if and only if the predetermined configuration for activating the selection element is implemented, during activation step, and transmitted by a control command, during the second communication step, although the wind condition is present.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the predetermined configuration for activating the selection element, during the activation step, is pressing the selection element for a period of time greater than a threshold value predetermined.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the installation further comprises a central control unit, the central control unit comprising at least a fourth communication module, the fourth communication module of the control unit central being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module of the electronic control unit. In addition, the control orders sent from the fourth communication module of the central control unit and received by the first communication module of the electronic control unit are also inhibited, during the first time delay.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, following the end of the first time delay, the method further comprises a second step of triggering a second time delay by the electronic control unit, the second time delay corresponding to a predetermined period of time during which control orders received by the first communication module of the electronic control unit are executed, if and only if the control orders received are transmitted from the second communication module of the control unit local command.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the movement of the leaf implemented during the second control step is accompanied manually by a user.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first and second communication steps are implemented by a wireless link.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, in the case where the second control step is interrupted, so that the leaf is stopped in a position between its safety position and the other of the end-of-travel positions of the leaf , the step of activating the selection element of the local control unit according to the predetermined configuration is to be executed again, so as to execute the second communication step and the second control step again to complete the movement of the leaf to the other leaf limit position.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the interruption of the second control step occurs following execution of a step for activating the selection element of the local control unit generating a transmission of a order to stop the electromechanical module and to an execution of a third step of communication of this control order by the second communication module of the local control unit to the first communication module of the electronic control unit , or following an obstacle detection step via the electronic control unit.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the swing shutter comprises a first leaf and a second leaf. The motor drive device includes a first electromechanical module and a second electromechanical module.

Besides,

following the first stage of communication,

-- the first control step is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module, so as to move the first leaf to one of the end-of-travel positions by means of the first electromechanical module, in the case where the first leaf is in a different position from one of the end-of-travel positions, and

-- the first control step is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module, so as to move the second leaf to one of the end-of-travel positions, by means of the second electromechanical module, in the case where the second sash is in a position different from one of the limit positions, or

-- the step of maintaining in one of the end-of-travel positions is implemented a first time for the first leaf, in the case where the first leaf is in one of the end-of-travel positions, and

-- the step of maintaining in one of the end-of-travel positions is implemented a second time for the second leaf, in the case where the second leaf is in one of the end-of-travel positions,

- during the first time delay,

-- the step of activating the selection element of the local control unit according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a first time for the first leaf, the second communication step is implemented a first time, then the second control step is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module, so as to move the first leaf from the safety position of the first leaf to the other of the end-of-travel positions of the first leaf, and

-- the step of activating the selection element of the local control unit according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a second time for the second leaf, the second communication step is implemented a second time, then the second control step is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module, so as to move the second leaf from the safety position of the second leaf to the other of the end-of-travel positions of the second leaf.

The present invention relates, according to a second aspect, to an installation for a building comprising at least:

- a swing shutter or swing gate,

- a motorized drive device,

- a local control unit, and

- a device for detecting a wind condition,

the swing shutter or swing gate comprising at least:

- a leaf, the leaf being configured to be moved between a first end-of-travel position and a second end-of-travel position by means of the motorized drive device,

the motorized drive device comprising at least:

- an electromechanical module, the electromechanical module comprising at least one electric motor, and

- an electronic control unit, the electronic control unit comprising at least a first communication module,

the local control unit comprising at least:

- a selection element, and

- a second communication module, the second communication module of the local control unit being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module of the electronic control unit,

the detection device comprising at least:

- a sensor, and

- a third communication module, the third communication module of the detection device being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module of the electronic control unit.

According to the invention, the electronic control unit of the motorized drive device, the local control unit and the detection device are configured to implement the control method according to the invention and as mentioned above.

This installation has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the control method according to the invention.

Other particularities and advantages of the invention will appear further in the description below, made with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples:

Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of an installation according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of a motorized drive device of the installation illustrated in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic top view of an electromechanical module and an electronic control unit of the motorized drive device illustrated in Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 4 is a schematic perspective and partially exploded view of the electromechanical module and the electronic control unit as shown in Figure 3;

Figure 5 is a schematic perspective and partially exploded view of an electromechanical actuator of the electromechanical module illustrated in Figures 3 and 4; And

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an algorithm of a method in accordance with the invention, for controlling the installation illustrated in FIG. 1 in operation.

We first describe, with reference to Figure 1, an installation 1 according to one embodiment of the invention and installed in a building B.

The installation 1 comprises at least one closing, screening or solar protection device 2, in particular a swing shutter, and a motorized drive device 3.

The closing, screening or solar protection device 2 is hereinafter referred to as the “screening device”.

The screening device 2 can be a swing shutter or a swing gate.

The concealment device 2 is installed at the level of an opening 5 made in the building B, in particular in a wall M of the building B, in particular in the case of a swing shutter. The concealment device 2 makes it possible to selectively close the opening 5.

Alternatively, not shown, the concealment device 2 is installed at an opening 5 made in a fence, in particular between two pillars of the fence.

The concealment device 2 comprises at least one leaf 4a, 4b.

The or each leaf 4a, 4b is a panel, in other words a screen or a closure element, movable by horizontal rotation.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 1, the concealment device 2 comprises a first leaf 4a and a second leaf 4b.

Alternatively, not shown, the concealment device 2 comprises a single leaf 4a, 4b.

The or each leaf 4a, 4b is configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, oscillating around an axis of rotation X, in particular in an assembled configuration of the installation 1. The axis of rotation X is theoretically substantially vertical , in the assembled configuration of the installation 1. The axis of rotation X is visible in Figure 1 only for the first leaf 4a.

Installation 1 further comprises at least one motorized drive device 3.

The motorized drive device 3 is configured to set in motion, in other words sets in motion, the or each leaf 4a, 4b, between a first end-of-travel position FdCF and a second end-of-travel position FdCO, corresponding respectively to a closed position and an open position.

With reference to Figures 1 and 2, an installation 1 comprising a swing shutter 2 according to one embodiment of the invention is described.

Advantageously, the or each leaf 4a, 4b is mounted on hinges 27 fixed to the wall M of the building B and along the side edges of the opening 5. These hinges 27 define the axis of rotation X for the or each leaf 4a , 4b.

The motorized drive device 3 comprises at least one electromechanical module 6a, 6b.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 2, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a first electromechanical module 6a and a second electromechanical module 6b, given that the swing shutter 2 comprises the first leaf 4a and the second leaf 4b.

Each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b comprises at least one electric motor 7, as illustrated in Figures 3 to 5.

The motorized drive device 3 further comprises at least one arm 8a, 8b, which can also be called a connecting member.

Here and as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a first arm 8a and a second arm 8b, since the swing shutter 2 comprises the first leaf 4a and the second leaf 4b.

The first electromechanical module 6a is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, with the first leaf 4a, via the first arm 8a, in particular in the assembled configuration of the installation 1. In addition, the second electromechanical module 6b is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, with the second leaf 4b, via the second arm 8b, in particular in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Advantageously, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is bent.

Alternatively, not shown, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is articulated.

Advantageously, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b comprises a single part, in particular in the case where these are bent, or several parts, in particular in the case where these are articulated.

Advantageously, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is assembled respectively with an output shaft 29 of one of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

This assembly of each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b with one of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is made at one of the side edges of the opening 5, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is configured to drive in rotation, in other words drive in rotation, respectively one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, via its electric motor 7 and the first or the second arm 8a, 8b, in particular in the assembled configuration of installation 1.

Thus, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is configured to drive in rotation respectively one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b with respect to a fixed structure, in particular with respect to the wall M of the building B or, in variant, not shown, with respect to a preframe housed inside the opening 5, configured to integrate, in particular, the motorized drive device 3 and the first and second leaf(s) 4a, 4b.

In other words, each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is driven in displacement by the motorized drive device 3 and, more particularly, respectively by one of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

The motorized drive device 3 further comprises at least one electronic control unit 12, as illustrated in Figures 2 to 4.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 comprises hardware and/or software means. By way of non-limiting example, the hardware means may include at least one microcontroller 33.

Each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, in a casing 39 of the motorized drive device 3, in particular in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Here and as illustrated in FIG. 2, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is mounted in a single and same casing 39, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Here, installation 1 includes housing 39.

The electronic control unit 12 is also configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, in the casing 39 of the motorized drive device 3, in particular in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Advantageously, the casing 39 is made in the form of a rail, in other words a profile, which can be made, for example, in a metallic material, such as aluminum, or in a plastic material.

Alternatively, not shown, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is mounted in a separate casing 39, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

In practice, the casing 39 is parallelepipedic in shape.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 1, the casing 39 is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to the lintel L of the opening 5, in other words to the upper wall of the opening 5 formed in the wall M of building B. In this case, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is configured to protrude, in other words protrude, from the casing 39 vertically and downwards, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Alternatively, not shown, the housing 39 is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to the threshold S of the opening 5, in other words to the lower wall of the opening 5 formed in the wall M of the building B. In In this case, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is configured to protrude, in other words protrude, from the casing 39 vertically and upwards, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Alternatively, not shown, the housing 39 is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to the side edges of the opening 5, in particular at an intermediate height between the lintel L and the threshold S of the opening 5 provided in the wall M of building B, by means of a fixing beam. In this case, the fixing beam is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to the wall M of building B, in the assembled configuration of installation 1.

Advantageously, the installation 1 further comprises a cover 40, as shown in Figure 1. In addition, the cover 40 is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, on the housing 39, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Thus, the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, as well as the electronic control unit 12, are covered by the cover 40, following the assembly of the latter on the casing 39.

In this way, the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, as well as the electronic control unit 12, are protected against bad weather, in particular rain and hail, and also against the sun.

Advantageously, the assembly of the cover 40 on the casing 39 is implemented by means of fixing elements, not shown, which can be, for example, fixing elements by elastic snap-fastening or by screwing.

Alternatively, the installation 1 is devoid of the cover 40.

Each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b comprises an inner face 4ai, 4bi, which is visible from outside the building B when the latter is in the second end-of-travel position FdCO, in other words in the open position, and an outer face 4ae, 4be, which is visible from outside the building B when the latter is in the first limit position FdCF, in other words in the closed position. The outer face 4ae, 4be is opposite the inner face 4ai, 4bi.

Advantageously, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, respectively with the inner face 4ai, 4bi of one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, in particular in the assembled configuration of installation 1.

Advantageously, each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b comprises at one of its ends a roller 10, in particular at its end configured to be assembled respectively with the inner face 4ai, 4bi of one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, in the assembled configuration of the installation 1. In addition, the roller 10 of each of the first and second arms 8a, 8b is configured to be inserted, in other words is inserted, respectively inside a rail 11 of one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, in particular in the assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Alternatively, not shown, in the case where the swing shutter 2 comprises a single leaf 4a, 4b, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a single electromechanical module 6a, 6b and a single arm 8a, 8b. In this case, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a single electric motor 7 belonging to the single electromechanical module 6a, 6b.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is able to operate the electric motor 7 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b and, in particular, to allow the supply of electric power to the electric motor 7 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

Thus, the electronic control unit 12 controls, in particular, the electric motor 7 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, so as to respectively open or close the first leaf 4a or the second leaf 4b.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 2, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a single electronic control unit 12. In addition, this electronic control unit 12 is configured to control, in other words control, the first and second modules electromechanical 6a, 6b.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 12 comprises an electronic control card 14, as illustrated in FIG. 3. In addition, this electronic control card 14 is configured to control, in other words control, the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

Here and in no way limiting, the electronic control unit 12 is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, with the first electromechanical control module 6a, in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 3.

Alternatively, not shown, the motorized drive device 3 comprises a first electronic control unit 12 and a second electronic control unit 12. Each of the first and second electronic control units 12 is configured to control, in other words control, respectively one of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b. In addition, the first and second electronic control units 12 are configured to communicate, in other words communicate, with each other, via a wireless or wired link, so as to manage the control orders executed by the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

In this case, each of the first and second electronic control units 12 comprises an electronic control card 14. In addition, each electronic control card 14 is configured to control, in other words control, respectively one of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

Installation 1 further comprises at least one local control unit 15.

The motorized drive device 3 is configured to be controlled, in other words is controlled, by the local control unit 15.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 1, the local control unit 15 is connected, by a wireless link, to the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

Alternatively, not shown, the connection between the local control unit 15 and the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is wired.

Advantageously, the installation 1 further comprises at least one central control unit 16.

The motorized drive device 3 is configured to be controlled, in other words is controlled, by the central control unit 16.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 1, the central control unit 16 is connected, by a wireless connection, to the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

Alternatively, not shown, the connection between the central control unit 16 and the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is wired.

The electronic control unit 12 comprises at least a first communication module 13, in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being transmitted by an order transmitter, such as the local control unit 15 or unit 16, these control commands being intended to control the motorized drive device 3 and, more particularly, the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

Preferably, the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 is of the wireless type. In particular, the first communication module 13 is configured to receive radio control commands.

Advantageously, the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 can also allow the reception of control commands transmitted by wired means.

The local control unit 15 is provided with a control keyboard. The control keyboard of the local control unit 15 comprises one or more selection elements 19 and, optionally, one or more display elements 20.

By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may include push buttons and/or sensitive keys. The display elements may comprise light-emitting diodes and/or an LCD (acronym for the English term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT (acronym for the English term “Thin Film Transistor”) display. The selection and display elements can also be realized by means of a touch screen.

The central control unit 16 can also be provided with a control keyboard, as described above.

The local control unit 15 and, optionally, the central control unit 16 are configured to control the motorized drive device 3 and, more particularly, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b and, optionally, to adjust parameters, by one or more presses on the or one of the selection elements 19.

Installation 1 further comprises at least one device 17 for detecting a wind condition V.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is also controlled from the detection device 17.

In other words, the detection device 17 is in communication with the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 can be controlled from the local control unit 15, from the detection device 17 and, possibly, from the central control unit 16.

The local control unit 15 and/or the central control unit 16 can be in communication with the detection device 17.

The local control unit 15 includes at least a second communication module 21.

The detection device 17 comprises at least one sensor 22 and at least one third communication module 23.

Advantageously, the detection device 17 further comprises a controller 30.

Advantageously, the central control unit 16 comprises at least a fourth communication module 24.

The second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 is configured to communicate with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 and, optionally, with the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 and/or with the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

The second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Thus, the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 exchanges control commands with the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.

The third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 is configured to communicate with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 and, optionally, with the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 and/or with the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

The third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Thus, the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 exchanges control commands with the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.

Advantageously, the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16 is configured to communicate with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 and, optionally, with the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 and/or with the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17.

The fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with at least the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Thus, the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16 exchanges control commands with the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.

Each of the first, second, third and fourth communication modules 13, 21, 23, 24 is configured to transmit, in other words transmits, control commands, in particular by wireless means, for example radioelectric, or by wired means .

In addition, each of the first, second, third and fourth communication modules 13, 21, 23, 24 can also be configured to receive, in other words receive, control commands, in particular via the same means.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 12, the local control unit 15, the central control unit 16 and/or the detection device 17 can also be in communication with a server 18, as illustrated in FIG. 1, so as to control the motorized drive device 3 according to data made available remotely via a communication network, in particular an Internet network which can be connected to the server 18.

Here, installation 1 comprises either the local control unit 15 or the local control unit 15 and the central control unit 16.

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 is a control point, which can be fixed or mobile. A fixed control point can be a control box intended to be fixed on a facade of the wall M of building B or on one side of a fixed frame of a window 38 or a door. A nomadic control point can be a remote control, a smart phone or a tablet.

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 and, possibly, the central control unit 16 respectively comprise, in addition, a controller 25, 26.

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 comprises control elements, in particular the controller 25, consisting of at least one electronic card, not shown. The controller 25 of the local control unit 15 is configured to detect presses on the selection element(s) 19 of the local control unit 15, so as to control the motorized drive device 3.

Similarly, the central control unit 16 includes control elements, in particular the controller 26, consisting of at least one electronic card, not shown. The controller 26 of the central control unit 16 is configured to detect presses on the selection element(s) of the central control unit 16, so as to control the motorized drive device 3.

The motorized drive device 3, in particular the electronic control unit 12, is preferably configured to execute movement control commands, in particular opening or closing, respectively of the first leaf 4a and of the second leaf. 4b, which can be transmitted, in particular, by the local control unit 15, the central control unit 16 or the detection device 17.

The motorized drive device 3 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to a press on the or one of the selection elements 19 of the local control unit 15 or central 16.

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 the detection device 17 and/or to a signal coming from another sensor, not shown, and/or to a signal coming from a clock, not shown, of the electronic control unit 12, in particular of the microcontroller 33. The detection device 17, the other sensor and/or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 15 or the central control unit 16.

We will now describe, in more detail and with reference to Figures 2 to 5, the motorized drive device 3 and each electromechanical module 6a, 6b belonging to the installation 1 of Figure 1.

FIG. 2 represents the drive device 3 comprising the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b.

Figures 3 and 4 represent the first electromechanical module 6a associated with the first leaf 4a. The second electromechanical module 6b associated with the second leaf 4b is not shown in detail, since the latter is similar to the first electromechanical module 6a illustrated in Figures 3 and 4.

Each electromechanical module 6a, 6b is supplied with electrical energy by an electrical energy supply network from the mains.

As a variant or in addition, each electromechanical module 6a, 6b is supplied with electrical energy by at least one battery, not shown. The battery is arranged inside the casing 39, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 3, and, more particularly, assembled on the electronic control unit 12.

Thus, each electromechanical module 6a, 6b is supplied with electrical energy by means of the battery or can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the battery, in particular in the event of failure of the mains electrical energy supply network.

Advantageously, the battery is of the rechargeable type, for example, by a photovoltaic panel, not shown.

Advantageously, the battery comprises one or more energy storage elements, not shown. The energy storage elements of the battery can be, in particular, rechargeable accumulators or even rechargeable batteries.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 3 comprises at least one electric power cable 34 allowing the electric power supply of the electronic control unit 12 and of each electromechanical module 6a, 6b, in particular from the power supply network. power supply from the mains and/or the battery.

Advantageously, each electromechanical module 6a, 6b further comprises a reduction gear 28 and an output shaft 29.

When one of the first or second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is put into operation, the electric motor 7 and the respective reduction gear 28 drive the respective output shaft 29 in rotation. In addition, this output shaft 29 rotates the first or second arm 8a, 8b.

Thus, this arm 8a, 8b rotates the first or second leaf 4a, 4b of the swing shutter 2, so as to open or close the opening 5.

Advantageously, the reducer 28 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b comprises at least one reduction stage. The reduction stage may be an epicyclic type gear train.

The type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting.

Advantageously, each electromechanical module 6a, 6b may further comprise a brake 32.

By way of non-limiting examples, the brake may be a magnetic brake, an electromagnetic brake, a spring brake or a cam brake.

Advantageously, each electromechanical module 6a, 6b may also comprise an end-of-travel and/or obstacle detection device, which may be mechanical or electronic.

Advantageously, the reducer 28 and, possibly, the brake 32 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b are arranged inside the casing 39, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 3.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 12 is also arranged inside the casing 39, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 3.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 3, in particular each electromechanical module 6a, 6b, comprises a counting device 31. Each counting device 31 comprises at least one sensor, not shown, in particular of position. Each counting device 31 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the electronic control unit 12. In addition, each counting device 31 and the electronic control unit 12 are configured to determine, in other words determine, a position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b, in particular the current position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b.

The counting device 31 of the first electromechanical module 6a can be called the first counting device. Furthermore, the counting device 31 of the second electromechanical module 6b can be called the second counting device 31.

In an exemplary embodiment, each counting device 31 is of the magnetic type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more Hall effect sensors.

Here, each counting device 31 makes it possible to determine the number of turns made by a rotor of the associated electric motor 7.

As a variant, not shown, each counting device 31 makes it possible to determine the number of turns made by the output shaft 29 of the associated first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b.

The type of counting device is not limiting and may be different, in particular of the optical type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more optical sensors, or of the time type, for example produced through the microcontroller 33 of the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 12 and, more particularly, the microcontroller 33 of the electronic control unit 12 comprises at least one memory, not shown, configured to memorize the current position of each of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b determined by means of the associated counting device 31.

Advantageously, the memory of the electronic control unit 12 is also configured to memorize at least the first and second end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, that is to say the completely open position of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b with respect to opening 5 in building B and the closed position of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b with respect to opening 5 in building B and , optionally, at least one predetermined position, which may be, in particular, an ajar position of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b with respect to the opening 5 in the building B.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 12 and the first and second counting devices 31 are configured to determine the current position of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b according to one or more last control commands previously executed by the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the reducer 28 and the brake 32 are arranged inside a casing 35, which can, for example, be made in the form of a tube.

Advantageously, the electric motor 7, the reducer 28, the counting device 31 and, possibly, the brake 32 and the casing 35 form an electromechanical actuator 36, in particular of the tubular type.

Thus, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b comprises an electromechanical actuator 36.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 36 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b comprises an output shaft 9.

Advantageously, one end of the output shaft 9 of the electromechanical actuator 36 projects from the casing 35.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 36 of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, in particular the electric motor 7, the counting device 31 and, optionally, the brake 32, is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 12 by means of an electrical connection 41, which can be made, for example, by a sheet of electrical wires.

Advantageously, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b further comprises a housing 42.

Here and as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, each housing 42 comprises at least a first half-shell 42a and a second half-shell 42b. Furthermore, in an assembled configuration of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, the respective first and second half-shells 42a, 42b are configured to be fixed, in other words are fixed, to each other by means of fixing elements 43.

Here, the fixing elements 43 are screw fixing elements.

The type of fixing elements is not limiting and can be different. It may be, in particular, elastic snap-fastening elements.

Advantageously, each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b further comprises a transmission mechanism, not shown. Furthermore, in the assembled configuration of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, the respective transmission mechanism is configured to connect, in other words connects, the output shaft 9 of the electromechanical actuator 36 associated with the shaft output 29 of said first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b.

Advantageously, the transmission mechanism of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is of the wheel and endless screw type.

Advantageously, the transmission mechanism of each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b is arranged inside the respective casing 42 and, more particularly, between the first and second half-shells 42a, 42b of the casing 42.

A description will now be given, with reference to FIG. 6, of an embodiment of a method for controlling the installation in operation in accordance with the invention represented in FIG. 1.

The method includes a step E10 of detecting a wind condition V by the detection device 17.

Advantageously, the detection step E10 comprises at least:

- a first sub-step E101 of measuring a value E representative of a wind condition V by the detection device 17 and, more particularly, by the sensor 22,

- a second sub-step E102 of comparing the value E measured with a predetermined threshold value P by the detection device 17 and, more particularly, by the controller 30, and

- a third sub-step E103 of determining the wind condition V, depending on the result of the second comparison sub-step E102, by the detection device 17 and, more particularly, by the controller 30.

Here, the wind condition V is considered to be detected when the measured value E, during the first sub-step E101, is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold value P. Otherwise, when the measured value E, during the first sub-step E101, is lower than the predetermined threshold value P, the wind condition V is considered as not detected.

In this case, only the values E measured, during the first sub-step E101, greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold value P can be transmitted from the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

By way of non-limiting examples, the sensor 22 can be a sensor for detecting a speed of an air flow, such as, for example, an anemometer, a depression or Venturi wind sensor, a probe of Pitot, or a vibration detection sensor, such as, for example, an accelerometer. Therefore, the wind condition V can be defined according to a speed of an air flow or vibrations.

Following step E10 of detection, the method comprises a first step E20 of communicating the wind condition V detected, in particular in the form of a message, by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the detected wind condition V transmitted by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, during the first communication step E20, is a control command . Furthermore, the electronic control unit 12, in particular the microcontroller 33, is configured to execute this control command.

Advantageously, the first communication step E20 comprises at least a first sub-step E201 of sending a message by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 then a second sub-step E202 of reception of the message by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Following the first communication step E20, the method comprises:

- a first step E30 for controlling the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b or each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, so as to move the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b to one of their respective limit positions FdCF, FdCO, in the case where the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is in a position different from one of their respective limit positions FdCF, FdCO, or

- a step E40 for holding the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b in one of their respective end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, in the case where the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is in one of their respective limit positions FdCF, FdCO.

The position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b reached following the first control step E30 or the end-of-travel position FdCF, FdCO of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b maintained following the first communication step E20 is a position of security of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b.

As a variant, the detected wind condition V transmitted by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, during the first step E20 of communication, is digital data or analog. Furthermore, the electronic control unit 12, in particular the microcontroller 33, is configured to read and interpret this digital or analog data.

In addition, the second and third sub-steps E102, E103 of comparison and determination can be implemented by the electronic control unit 12, following the first step E20 of communication and prior to the first step E30 of command or in the maintenance step E40. In this case, all of the values E measured, during the first sub-step E101, are transmitted from the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the first control step E30 is implemented so as to move the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b towards their respective end-of-travel position FdCF, FdCO closest relative to to a current position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b, in the case where the current position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b is different from one of their respective end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO.

Thus, the displacement of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b towards their closest respective end-of-travel position FdCF, FdCO, via the respective electromechanical module 6a, 6b, allows to minimize the exposure time of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b to the wind.

Here, the current position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b corresponds to a position of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b determined by means of at least the electronic control unit 12 and, more particularly, by the device for counting 31 of the associated electromechanical module 6a, 6b, following the first step E20 of communication and, more particularly, the second sub-step E202 of reception.

In the case where the swing shutter 2 comprises the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, as illustrated in Figure 1, following the first communication step E20,

- the first control step E30 is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module 6a, so as to move the first leaf 4a to one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, by means of the first electromechanical module 6a, in the case where the first leaf 4a is in a position different from one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, and

- the first control step E30 is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module 6b, so as to move the second leaf 4b to one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, by means of the second electromechanical module 6b, in the case where the second leaf 4b is in a position different from one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, or

- step E40 of maintaining in one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO is implemented a first time for the first leaf 4a, in the case where the first leaf 4a is in one of its positions limit switches FdCF, FdCO, and

- step E40 of maintaining in one of its limit positions FdCF, FdCO is implemented a second time for the second leaf 4b, in the case where the second leaf 4b is in one of its positions limit switch FdCF, FdCO.

Thus, only one of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b is moved to one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, when one of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b is in a different position from one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO and that the other of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b is already in one of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO; or the first or second leaves 4a, 4b are respectively moved to one of their end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, when each of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b is in a different position from one of its limit positions FdCF, FdCO; or none of the first or second leaves 4a, 4b is moved to one of its limit positions FdCF, FdCO, when the first or second leaves 4a, 4b are already respectively in one of their end positions racing FdCF, FdCO.

As a variant, the first control step E30 for the first leaf 4a and the first control step E30 for the second leaf 4b are implemented in the reverse order, that is to say first for the second leaf 4b and then for the first leaf 4a.

The order of movement of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is implemented, in particular, depending on the type of the first leaf 4a and the type of the second leaf 4b, where one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is said covering and the other of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is said to be covered, and depending on the starting position of the movement of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, it can be either the first limit position FdCF, said to be closed, or the second limit position FdCO, said to be open.

Here and in no way limiting, the first leaf 4a is the so-called overlapping leaf. Furthermore, the second leaf 4b is the so-called covered leaf.

A leaf is said to cover if it includes a joint cover 37, as shown in Figure 1. In addition, a leaf is said to be covered if it does not have a joint cover.

The joint cover 37 is arranged along a side edge of the so-called covering leaf, facing a side edge of the so-called covered leaf, when the first and second leaves 4a, 4b are respectively in their first end-of-travel position FdCF , called closed.

Thus, the joint cover 37 of the covering leaf is configured to cover part of the covered leaf, when the first and second leaves 4a, 4b are respectively in their first limit position FdCF, called closed.

In this way, the joint cover 37 makes it possible to hide a daylight between the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, when the first and second leaves 4a, 4b are respectively in their first limit position FdCF, called closed.

Advantageously, the type of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b can be determined either by learning, manual or automatic, implemented via the electronic control unit 12 or by a declaration in the electronic unit control 12. In the case of learning the type of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, as well as in the case of the declaration of the type of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, these can be executed via the local 15 or central 16 control unit or a configuration tool.

Advantageously, the type of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is recorded in a memory of the electronic control unit 12 and, more particularly, in a memory of the microcontroller 33.

The method further comprises a first step E50 of triggering a first time delay T1, in particular by the controller 30 of the detection device 17 or by the electronic control unit 12, during which control commands received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 are inhibited.

Thus, the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is blocked in its safety position by the associated electromechanical module 6a, 6b, as long as the wind condition V is detected by the detection device 17, since no movement control order for the first or second leaf 4a, 4b is executed by the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3, during the first time delay T1.

Here, the first triggering step E50 is implemented following a determination of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b and, in the present case, of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b in their respective safety position, in particular by means of the electronic control unit 12 and the counting device(s) 31.

Advantageously, the commands received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12 then inhibited during the first time delay T1 are transmitted from the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 or from the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17.

Advantageously, the commands received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12 and then inhibited during the first time delay T1 can also be sent from the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

Advantageously, the first time delay T1 starts either from the moment of reaching one of the respective end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b and, in the present case, of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, following the first control step E30, either from the moment of determination of the respective end-of-travel position FdCF, FdCO of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b maintained and, in the case present, each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, following the first communication step E20.

Advantageously, the first time delay T1 corresponds to a blocking time period for the control commands received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12. In addition, these control commands received and then blocked are transmitted from the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 or from the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 or, possibly, from the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

By way of non-limiting example, the first time delay T1 is a predetermined period of time of the order of thirty seconds.

Advantageously, the predetermined time period of the first time delay T1 is counted down by the controller 30 of the detection device 17, in particular a clock of the latter. Furthermore, the method comprises a step of communicating a start time of the elapse of the predetermined period of time of the first time delay T1 and a step of communicating an end time of the elapse of the period of predetermined time of the first time delay T1, by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

As a variant, the predetermined time period of the first time delay T1 is counted down by the microcontroller 33 of the electronic control unit 12, in particular a clock of the latter.

During the first time delay T1, the method comprises at least:

- a step E60 of activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to a predetermined configuration,

- a second step E70 of communication of a control order by the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, so as to override the inhibition control commands received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12, then

- a second step E80 for controlling the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b or each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b, so as to move the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b from their respective safety position to the other of their respective end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, only if the predetermined configuration for activating the selection element 19 is implemented, during the step E60 of activation, and transmitted by a control order, during the second step E70 of communication.

Thus, the method makes it possible, following a wind condition V detected by the detection device 17, to be able to control the motorized drive device 3, in particular the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b or each of the first and second modules electromechanical devices 6a, 6b, via the local control unit 15 and, more particularly, by activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration, although the unit control electronics 12 is configured to inhibit the control commands received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12, during the first time delay T1.

In this way, when the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is locked in the safety position corresponding to the open limit position FdCO, following the detected wind condition V, the window 38 of the installation 1 can be protected by the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, in particular during a storm, since a displacement of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, via the respective first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b, is authorized, if and only if the predetermined activation configuration of the selection element 19 is put into implemented, during the activation step E60, and transmitted by a control command, during the second communication step E70, although the wind condition V is present.

In addition, when the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is locked in the safety position corresponding to the closed end-of-travel position FdCF, following the detected wind condition V, a room, not shown, of building B can be illuminated by natural light through the opening 5 configured to be obscured by the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, since a displacement of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, via the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b, is authorized, if and only if the predetermined configuration of activation of the the selection element 19 is implemented, during the activation step E60, and transmitted by a control command, during the second communication step E70, although the wind condition V is present.

Advantageously, in the case where the activation of the selection element 19 implemented, during the activation step E60, is different from the predetermined configuration, the command or commands received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 are inhibited as long as the first time delay T1 is in progress, that is to say not finished.

By way of non-limiting example, the selection element 19 to be activated, during the activation step E60, according to the predetermined configuration, can be a button for opening or closing the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b.

Advantageously, the predetermined activation configuration, during the activation step E60, is pressing the selection element 19 for a period of time greater than a predetermined threshold value M.

In other words, the predetermined activation configuration, during the activation step E60, corresponds to a long press on the selection element 19.

By way of non-limiting example, the predetermined threshold value M is of the order of five seconds.

Here, the activation time period of the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 is determined, in particular measured or evaluated, by the controller 25 of the local control unit 15 and, in particular, by a microcontroller of the controller 25 comprising a clock.

Advantageously, the controller 25 of the local control unit 15 is configured to detect an activation of the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 and to measure an activation time period of the selection element. 19 of local control unit 15.

As a variant, the predetermined activation configuration, during the activation step E60, corresponds to a predetermined sequence of presses on one or more selection elements 19 of the local control unit 15.

As a variant, the period of activation time of the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 is determined, in particular measured or evaluated, by the microcontroller 33 of the electronic control unit 12 and, in particular, by a clock of the latter, via the messages received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 coming from the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15.

Advantageously, the second communication step E70 comprises at least a first sub-step E701 of sending a control command by the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 then a second sub-step E702 of receipt of the command order by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the movement of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b or of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b implemented during the second control step E80 is accompanied manually by a user.

In the case where the swing shutter 2 comprises the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, as illustrated in Figure 1, during the first time delay T1,

- the step E60 of activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a first time for the first leaf 4a, the second step E70 of communication is implemented a first time, then the second control step E80 is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module 6a, so as to move the first leaf 4a from its safety position to the other of its safety positions. limit switch FdCF, FdCO, and

- the step E60 of activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a second time for the second leaf 4b, the second communication step E70 is implemented a second time, then the second control step E80 is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module 6b, so as to move the second leaf 4b from its safety position to the other of its safety positions. limit switch FdCF, FdCO.

Thus, only one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is moved at a time, by means of the associated electromechanical module 6a, 6b, so as to guarantee the implementation of this movement in safety.

In this way, these movements of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b one after the other require implementing step E60 twice for activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration.

Consequently, the method implements a sequence comprising successively a first execution of step E60 of activation of the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration, which generates a first execution of the second communication step E70 and the second control step E80 for the first electromechanical module 6a, so as to move the first leaf 4a from its safety position to the other of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, and a second execution of step E60 for activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration, which generates a second execution of the second communication step E70 and of the second control step E80 for the second electromechanical module 6b, so as to move the second leaf 4b from its safety position to the other of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO.

In addition, these movements of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b one after the other allow a user to manually accompany each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b from its safety position to the other. from its limit positions FdCF, FdCO.

As a variant, the steps E60 of activation, E70 of second communication and E80 of second command for the first leaf 4a and the steps E60 of activation, E70 of second communication and E80 of second command for the second leaf 4b are implemented in the reverse order, that is to say first for the second leaf 4b and then for the first leaf 4a.

The order of movement of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is implemented, in particular, depending on the type of the first leaf 4a and the type of the second leaf 4b, where one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is said covering and the other of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b is said to be covered, and depending on the starting position of the movement of each of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, it can be either the first limit position FdCF, said to be closed, or the second end-of-travel position FdCO, said to be open, as described previously.

As a variant, in the case where the swing shutter 2 comprises only one of the first and second leaves 4a, 4b, the movement of this leaf 4a, 4b requires that step E60 of activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration.

Advantageously, in the case where the second control step E80 is interrupted, so that the first or second leaf 4a, 4b is stopped in a position between its safety position and the other of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO, the step E60 of activating the selection element 19 of the local control unit 15 according to the predetermined configuration is to be executed again, so as to execute again the second step E70 of communication and the second step Control E80 to complete the movement of the first or second leaf 4a, 4b to the other of its end-of-travel positions FdCF, FdCO.

Advantageously, the interruption of the second control step E80 can occur, in particular:

- Following execution of a step E100 for activating the or one of the selection elements 19 of the local control unit 15, in particular a stop button, causing a command to be transmitted stoppage of the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b, and execution of a third step E110 of communication of this control command by the second communication module 21 from the local control unit 15 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, or

- following a step E120 of obstacle detection via the electronic control unit 12 and, more particularly, by the obstacle detection device and/or by the counting device 31 associated with the electromechanical module 6a , 6b.

Advantageously, following the end of the first time delay T1, the method further comprises a second step E90 of triggering a second time delay T2 by the electronic control unit 12, during which control commands received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 are executed if and only if the control commands received are transmitted from the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15.

The second time delay T2 corresponds to a predetermined time period of disappearance of the wind condition V detected, during which:

- a first part of the control orders received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 are executed, when these received control orders are transmitted from the second communication module 21 of the local control unit 15, and

- a second part of the control orders received by the first communication module 13 from the electronic control unit 12 are blocked, when these received control orders are transmitted from the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 and, possibly, from the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

Here, the second timer T2 starts from the time of the end of the first timer T1.

By way of non-limiting example, the second time delay T2 has a predetermined period of time of the order of several minutes, in particular of the order of about ten minutes.

Advantageously, the predetermined time period of the second time delay T2 is counted down by the controller 30 of the detection device 17, in particular a clock of the latter. Furthermore, the method comprises a step of communicating a start time of the elapse of the predetermined time period of the second time delay T2 and a step of communicating an end time of the elapse of the predetermined time of the second time delay T2, by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12.

As a variant, the predetermined time period of the second time delay T2 is counted down by the microcontroller 33 of the electronic control unit 12, in particular a clock of the latter.

Preferably, the first and second communication steps E20, E70 are implemented by a wireless link.

As a variant, the first and second communication steps E20, E70 are implemented by a wired connection.

Advantageously, following the second time delay T2, the first or second electromechanical module 6a, 6b or each of the first and second electromechanical modules 6a, 6b can be controlled by the electronic control unit 12, without inhibiting the control commands received by the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12, as long as the first step E20 of communicating the wind condition V detected by the third communication module 23 of the detection device 17 to the first communication module 13 of the electronic control unit 12 is unexecuted again.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3, the local control unit 15, the detection device 17 and, possibly, the central control unit 16 are configured to implement the control method according to the invention and as described above.

Thanks to the present invention, the method makes it possible, following a wind condition detected by the detection device, to be able to control the motorized drive device, in particular the electromechanical module, via the local control unit and, more particularly, by activating the selection element of the local control unit according to the predetermined configuration, although the electronic control unit is configured to inhibit the control commands received by the first communication module from the electronic control unit, during the first time delay.

Many modifications can be made to the embodiments described above, without departing from the scope of the invention.

As a variant, the first and second communication steps E20, E70 are implemented via an additional control unit, in particular the central control unit 16.

Thus, these first and second communication steps E20, E70 are implemented indirectly through the fourth communication module 24 of the central control unit 16.

In addition, the predetermined time period of each of the first and second time delays T1, T2 can be counted down by the controller 26 of the central control unit 16, in particular a clock of the latter.

As a variant, the first time delay T1 elapses as long as the detection device 17 determines the wind condition V, during the detection step E10 and, more particularly, during the third determination sub-step E103.

Alternatively, not shown, the first time delay T1 starts either from the instant of detection of the wind condition V, during the detection step E10 and, more particularly, during the third determination substep E103, or from the instant of communication of the wind condition V detected, during the first step E20 of communication.

Further, the contemplated embodiments and variations may be combined to generate new embodiments of the invention.

Claims (10)

Control method in operation of an installation (1) for a building (B),
the installation (1) comprising at least:
- a swing shutter or swing gate (2),
- a motorized drive device (3),
- a local control unit (15), and
- a device (17) for detecting a wind condition (V),
the swing shutter or swing gate (2) comprising at least:
- a leaf (4a, 4b), the leaf (4a, 4b) being configured to be moved between a first end-of-travel position (FdCF) and a second end-of-travel position (FdCO) by means of the drive device motorized (3),
the motorized drive device (3) comprising at least:
- an electromechanical module (6a, 6b), the electromechanical module (6a, 6b) comprising at least one electric motor (7), and
- an electronic control unit (12), the electronic control unit (12) comprising at least a first communication module (13),
the local control unit (15) comprising at least:
- a selection element (19), and
- a second communication module (21), the second communication module (21) of the local control unit (15) being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12),
the detection device (17) comprising at least:
- a sensor (22), and
- a third communication module (23), the third communication module (23) of the detection device (17) being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12) ,
the method comprising at least:
- a step (E10) of detecting a wind condition (V) by the detection device (17),
- following the detection step (E10), a first step (E20) of communicating the wind condition (V) detected by the third communication module (23) of the detection device (17) to the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12),
- following the first stage (E20) of communication,
-- a first step (E30) for controlling the electromechanical module (6a, 6b), so as to move the leaf (4a, 4b) to one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO), in the case where the leaf (4a, 4b) is in a position different from one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO), or
-- a step (E40) for holding the leaf (4a, 4b) in one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO), in the case where the leaf (4a, 4b) is in one of the positions limit switch (FdCF, FdCO),
the leaf position (4a, 4b) reached following the first command step (E30) or the limit switch position (FdCF, FdCO) of the leaf (4a, 4b) maintained following the first communication step (E20) being a leaf safety position (4a, 4b),
- then a first step (E50) of triggering a first time delay (T1), during which control commands received by the first communication module (13) from the electronic control unit (12) are inhibited,
characterized in that the method further comprises at least:
- during the first time delay (T1),
-- a step (E60) of activating the selection element (19) of the local control unit (15) according to a predetermined configuration,
-- a second step (E70) of communication of a control command by the second communication module (21) of the local control unit (15) to the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12), so as to override the inhibition of the control commands received by the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12), then
-- a second step (E80) for controlling the electromechanical module (6a, 6b), so as to move the leaf (4a, 4b) from the safety position of the leaf (4a, 4b) to the other limit positions (FdCF, FdCO) of the leaf (4a, 4b), only if the predetermined configuration for activating the selection element (19) is implemented, during step (E60) d activation, and transmitted by a control command, during the second step (E70) of communication. Method of controlling an installation (1) for a building (B) in operation according to claim 1, characterized in that the predetermined configuration of activation of the selection element (19), during step (E60 ) of activation, is pressing the selection element (19) for a period of time greater than a predetermined threshold value (M). A method of operating an installation (1) for a building (B) according to claim 1 or according to claim 2, the installation (1) further comprising a central control unit (16), the central control unit (16) comprising at least a fourth communication module (24), the fourth communication module (24) of the central control unit (16) being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module ( 13) of the electronic control unit (12), characterized in that the control commands transmitted from the fourth communication module (24) of the central control unit (16) and received by the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12) are also inhibited during the first time delay (T1). Method for operating an installation (1) for a building (B) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, following the end of the first time delay (T1), the method comprises, in addition, a second step (E90) of triggering a second time delay (T2) by the electronic control unit (12), the second time delay (T2) corresponding to a predetermined period of time during which command orders received by the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12) are executed if and only if the control commands received are transmitted from the second communication module (21) of the local control unit (15). Method for operating an installation (1) for a building (B) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the movement of the leaf (4a, 4b) implemented during the second step (E80) control is accompanied manually by a user. Method for controlling an installation (1) for a building (B) in operation according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first and second stages (E20, E70) of communication are implemented by a wireless link. Method of controlling an installation (1) for a building (B) in operation according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, in the event that the second control step (E80) is interrupted, so that the leaf (4a, 4b) is stopped in a position between its safety position and the other of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) of the leaf (4a, 4b), step (E60) d activation of the selection element (19) of the local control unit (15) according to the predetermined configuration is to be executed again, so as to again execute the second step (E70) of communication and the second step ( E80) command to complete the movement of the leaf (4a, 4b) to the other of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) of the leaf (4a, 4b). Method of controlling an installation (1) for a building (B) in operation according to Claim 7, characterized in that the interruption of the second control step (E80) occurs following the execution of a step (E100 ) activation of the selection element (19) of the local control unit (15) generating the transmission of a stop command order for the electromechanical module (6a, 6b) and execution of a third step (E110) of communication of this command order by the second communication module (21) of the local control unit (15) to the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12), or following a step (E120) of obstacle detection via the electronic control unit (12). Method of operating an installation (1) for a building (B) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, the swing shutter (2) comprising a first leaf (4a) and a second leaf (4b), the motorized drive device (3) comprising a first electromechanical module (6a) and a second electromechanical module (6b), characterized in that:
- following the first stage (E20) of communication,
-- the first control step (E30) is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module (6a), so as to move the first leaf (4a) to one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF , FdCO), by means of the first electromechanical module (6a), in the case where the first leaf (4a) is in a position different from one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO), and
-- the first control step (E30) is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module (6b), so as to move the second leaf (4b) to one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF , FdCO), by means of the second electromechanical module (6b), in the case where the second leaf (4b) is in a position different from one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO), or
-- the step (E40) of maintaining in one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) is implemented a first time for the first leaf (4a), in the case where the first leaf (4a) is in one of the limit positions (FdCF, FdCO), and
-- the step (E40) of maintaining in one of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) is implemented a second time for the second leaf (4b), in the case where the second leaf (4b) is in one of the limit positions (FdCF, FdCO),
- during the first time delay (T1),
-- the step (E60) of activating the selection element (19) of the local control unit (15) according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a first time for the first leaf (4a), the second step (E70) of communication is implemented a first time, then the second step (E80) of control is implemented a first time for the first electromechanical module (6a), so as to move the first leaf (4a) from the safety position of the first leaf (4a) to the other of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) of the first leaf (4a), and
-- the step (E60) of activating the selection element (19) of the local control unit (15) according to the predetermined configuration is implemented a second time for the second leaf (4b), the second step (E70) of communication is implemented a second time, then the second step (E80) of control is implemented a second time for the second electromechanical module (6b), so as to move the second leaf (4b) from the safety position of the second leaf (4b) to the other of the end-of-travel positions (FdCF, FdCO) of the second leaf (4b). Installation (1) for a building (B) comprising at least:
- a swing shutter or swing gate (2),
- a motorized drive device (3),
- a local control unit (15), and
- a device (17) for detecting a wind condition (V),
the swing shutter or swing gate (2) comprising at least:
- a leaf (4a, 4b), the leaf (4a, 4b) being configured to be moved between a first end-of-travel position (FdCF) and a second end-of-travel position (FdCO) by means of the drive device motorized (3),
the motorized drive device (3) comprising at least:
- an electromechanical module (6a, 6b), the electromechanical module (6a, 6b) comprising at least one electric motor (7), and
- an electronic control unit (12), the electronic control unit (12) comprising at least a first communication module (13),
the local control unit (15) comprising at least:
- a selection element (19), and
- a second communication module (21), the second communication module (21) of the local control unit (15) being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12),
the detection device (17) comprising at least:
- a sensor (22), and
- a third communication module (23), the third communication module (23) of the detection device (17) being configured to communicate with at least the first communication module (13) of the electronic control unit (12) ,
characterized in that the electronic control unit (12) of the motorized drive device (3), the local control unit (15) and the detection device (17) are configured to implement the method according to any of claims 1 to 9.