Pivoting and barrier locking operator system

A system for moving a barrier between limit positions, comprising:

• a counterbalance system adapted to be connected to the barrier;
• an operator motor assembly mounted proximal the barrier, at least a portion of said operator motor assembly movable between an operating position and a locking position;
• a bias assembly coupled to said operator motor assembly and maintaining said operator motor assembly in said operating position, said operator motor assembly overcoming a bias force of said bias assembly when the barrier is proximal a closed limit position;
• and
• a disengagement mechanism selectively interposed between said counterbalance system and said operator motor assembly, wherein actuation of said disengagement mechanism from an engagement position to a disengagement position allows said bias force to move said operator motor assembly from said locking position even when the barrier is proximal the closed limit position.

A barrier operator system that moves a barrier between limit positions, comprising:

• a pivotable motor assembly, said pivotable motor assembly having a blocking tab;
• a counterbalance system coupled to said pivotable motor assembly and adapted to be linked to the barrier;
• a drive system connected between said pivotable motor assembly and said counterbalance system;
• and
• a controller connected to said pivotable motor assembly to control operation thereof, said controller receiving a primary obstruction input from one of said pivotable motor assembly and said drive system and secondary obstruction input from movement of said blocking tab, wherein said controller initiates corrective action based upon said obstruction inputs.