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.
Claims5
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 including 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 each including an external antenna and wherein each of said radio receivers has a different predetermined operating frequency;
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- a receptacle configured in said chassis to permit said receptacle to slidably receive and secure one of said radio receivers to said chassis and wherein said radio receiver secured in said chassis and its antenna are enclosed within said housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.