Device for monitoring motion of a movable closure

Details Device for monitoring motion of a movable closure Device for monitoring motion of a movable closure

2006-11-16

2011-10-18

Johnson, Blair M (Department: 3634)

Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel

Roll type

With rotating means

C160S188000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08037922

ABSTRACT:
A device for monitoring motion of a movable closure arranged for travel between limit positions, comprising an absolute position encoder for identifying whether the closure is in one of a plurality of sectors of travel, a relative position encoder for monitoring the speed and relative position of the closure, and a drive means for operatively coupling the relative position encoder and the absolute position encoder to the closure, such that there is a fixed relationship between motion of the closure and movement of both encoders, wherein the absolute position encoder features an adjustment assembly comprising a first element and a second element, the first element being selectively adjustable in position relative to the second element to adjust the absolute position encoder without movement of the drive means or the relative position encoder.

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