Multifrequency garage door opener
AssigneeMarantec America Corporation
InventorMichael Hoermann
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Abstract
A garage door power module is provided with the capability of operating over a number of different operating frequencies by configuring a power module chassis with a receptacle for receiving radio receivers where each of the receivers is adapted to receive one of radio signals. The receptacle located near one edge of the chassis and is configured with a planer surface and support members that permit the receivers to be slidably inserted and removed from the receptacle. In addition the radio receiver is equipped with a plug connector and the receptacle is equipped with a socket for receiving the plug connector in order to transmit radio control signals from the receiver to logic control circuits in the power module.
Claims11
A garage door power module that includes a motor support and logic circuitry for controlling a motor comprising:
- a chassis having a base member and include the motor support and the logic circuitry located on said base member;
- a housing adapted to be secured to said chassis;
- a radio receiver;
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- a receptacle configured in said chassis to receive and secure said radio receiver to said chassis.
A garage door power module that includes a motor support and logic circuitry for controlling a motor comprising:
- a chassis having a base member and include the motor support and the logic circuitry located on said base member;
- a housing adapted to be secured to said chassis;
- a radio receiver having a plug connector;
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- a receptacle generally rectangular in shape located close to one edge of said base member and having a socket at one end adapted to receive said plug connector wherein said receptacle is configured with a planner surface located on said base member and at least one retaining member located opposite said planner surface and adapted to retain said radio receiver on said chassis thereby permitting slidable insertion and removal of said radio receiver from said receptacle.
A garage door power module that includes a motor support and logic circuitry for controlling a motor comprising:
- a chassis having a base member and include the motor support and the logic circuitry located on said base member;
- a housing adapted to be secured to said chassis;
- a plurality of radio receivers wherein said radio receivers each having a different predetermined operating frequency;
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- a receptacle configured in said chassis to receive and secure one said radio receivers to said chassis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.