Modular garage door opener

The modular design of the garage door opener solves the problems of large motor size, limited power, and complex installation. It optimizes the internal structure of the motor and integrates components, improving installation efficiency and aesthetics while reducing maintenance costs.

CN224532511UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21IMPROVE ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD JIAXING
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
IMPROVE ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD JIAXING
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing garage door motors are large in size, have limited power, and are structurally dispersed, resulting in complex installation, cumbersome wiring, inconvenient maintenance, and low overall reliability.

Method used

The modular design integrates the guide rail into the motor body, and the control box, camera and battery use standardized modular interfaces. The main body is equipped with quick-connect interfaces and limit mechanisms to optimize the internal structure of the motor and integrate components, simplifying installation and maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the size of the motor, increases the output power, simplifies the installation process, improves aesthetics and system scalability, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances system reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modular garage door door -opening machine, including main part, control box and guide rail, the main part one side has the control box of clamping, the control box is connected with the plug on electricity, be equipped with drive motor and control circuit concentrated adapter board in the main part, the guide rail is located on the main part, drive motor is used for driving guide rail, be equipped with first control box quick -port on control circuit concentrated adapter board, first control box quick -port is connected with control box electricity, be equipped with PB button for controlling motor on the main part. The utility model discloses modular garage door door -opening machine convenient to use, through the cooperation setting between main part, control box, camera and guide rail, has realized the volume of door -opening machine to reduce, has solved the low degree of integration of existing product, the pain point of inconvenient installation maintenance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of door opening technology, specifically to a modular garage door opening machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, garage door slat motors generally suffer from problems such as large size, limited power, and dispersed structure. Traditional motors typically use an external guide rail design, which not only occupies a lot of space but also makes installation complex and affects aesthetics. In addition, control modules, power supplies, and safety accessories (such as cameras) are mostly installed independently, resulting in cumbersome wiring, inconvenient maintenance, and low overall reliability.

[0003] Based on the above, this utility model proposes a modular garage door opener, which can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular garage door opener. This modular garage door opener is easy to use. Through the coordinated design of the main body, control box, camera, and guide rail, the size of the opener is reduced, solving the problems of low integration and inconvenient installation and maintenance of existing products.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A modular garage door opener includes a main body, a control box, and a guide rail. The control box is snapped onto one side of the main body and is electrically connected to a plug. The main body contains a drive motor and a centralized control circuit adapter board. The guide rail is mounted on the main body, and the drive motor drives the guide rail. The centralized control circuit adapter board has a first control box quick interface that is electrically connected to the control box. The main body has a PB button for controlling the motor.

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular garage door opener. This modular garage door opener is easy to use. Through the coordinated design of the main body, control box, camera, and guide rail, the size of the opener is reduced, solving the problems of low integration and inconvenient installation and maintenance of existing products.

[0008] Preferably, the main body is provided with a tempered glass panel.

[0009] Preferably, the outer side of the main body near the control box is provided with a plurality of T-shaped barbs for limiting the control box, and the control box is provided with a limiting groove that matches the T-shaped barbs.

[0010] Preferably, the control box includes a box body and a box cover. The box body is provided with a second control box quick interface. A dustproof flip cover is rotatably connected to one side of the control box, and a lighting panel is provided on the other side.

[0011] Preferably, the lid is made of a semi-transparent material and has touch buttons on it.

[0012] Preferably, the main body is provided with a first limiting mechanism, which includes a first button, a first spring, and a locking block. The main body is provided with a mounting groove. The first button is horizontally slidably connected to the mounting groove, and a first spring connects the first button and the mounting groove. The first button is provided with a guide post. The locking block is vertically slidably connected to the mounting groove, and an oblique sliding groove is opened on the locking block. The guide post is slidably connected to the oblique sliding groove. The locking block extends to the outside of the main body, and the control box is provided with a locking groove that matches the locking block.

[0013] Preferably, a camera is attached to the other side of the main body.

[0014] Preferably, the camera is provided with a connecting block, and a second limiting mechanism is provided on both sides of the connecting block. The second limiting mechanism includes a second button, a second spring and a fixing block. The second button is slidably connected to the camera, the fixing block is fixed inside the camera, and a second spring is connected between the second button and the fixing block. The camera is provided with a camera quick interface at the connecting block.

[0015] The main body is provided with a camera quick-connect bracket, which includes a dust cover, a damping ring, a rotating base, a quick-connect plate, a third spring, and a retaining seat. The rotating base is fixed to the surface of the main body and has a resistance groove. The damping ring is embedded in the resistance groove. The dust cover is slidably connected to the rotating base. The retaining seat is fixed to the main body. A third spring connects the dust cover and the retaining seat. A quick-connect plate is fixed to the retaining seat. The camera quick-connect is electrically connected to the quick-connect plate.

[0016] Preferably, the camera has an SD card slot, a speaker grille, and a light filter.

[0017] Preferably, the main body has a battery compartment, which contains a lithium battery and a lithium battery quick connector. The lithium battery is electrically connected to the lithium battery quick connector. A hinge block is rotatably connected to the battery compartment of the main body. The hinge block is slidably connected to an L-shaped sliding cover, and a fourth spring is connected between the hinge block and the L-shaped sliding cover. The L-shaped sliding cover has a limiting protrusion, and the main body has a limiting groove that matches the limiting protrusion.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. By improving the internal structure and heat dissipation design of the motor, the output power is increased while reducing the size, so as to adapt to a wider range of door load requirements.

[0020] 2. Embedding the guide rail into the motor body reduces the space occupied by external components, simplifies the installation process, and improves aesthetics.

[0021] 3. The control box, camera, and battery adopt standardized modular interfaces, which users can flexibly select or upgrade according to their needs, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing system scalability.

[0022] 4. Currently, when customers need to add external devices such as infrared sensors or wall switches after the motor is installed, they need to climb up to disassemble the motor and connect the wiring. This utility model allows for quick disassembly of the control box, allowing customers to complete wiring and debugging operations from the ground.

[0023] 5. The circuit board inside the control box is the most vulnerable part of the entire product and requires the most frequent maintenance. The modular design makes it easy for after-sales personnel to replace it quickly. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third-view structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural diagram of the main body of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a second-view structural diagram of the main body described in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the main body of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a first-view structural diagram of the control box described in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a second-view structural diagram of the control box described in this utility model;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge block, L-shaped sliding cover, and fourth spring described in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a first-view structural diagram of the camera quick-connect mount described in this utility model;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the camera quick-connect socket described in this utility model;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the first-view structure of the camera described in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the camera described in this utility model;

[0039] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the camera described in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. However, it should be understood that the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For better illustration of this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings for those skilled in the art. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0041] The technical features of the control circuit centralized transfer board, drive motor, PB button, guide rail, etc. (the constituent units / components of this utility model) described in this utility model, unless otherwise specified, are obtained from conventional commercial channels or manufactured by conventional methods. Their specific structure, working principle, and possible control methods and spatial arrangement methods can adopt conventional choices in the field and should not be regarded as the innovation of this utility model. This is understandable to those skilled in the art, and this utility model patent will not be further elaborated in detail.

[0042] Example 1:

[0043] like Figures 1 to 16 As shown, this utility model provides a modular garage door opener, including a main body 1, a control box 2, and a guide rail 3. The control box 2 is snapped onto one side of the main body 1, and a plug 4 is electrically connected to the control box 2. The main body 1 contains a drive motor 11 and a control circuit central adapter board 12. The guide rail 3 is mounted on the main body 1, and the drive motor 11 drives the guide rail 3. The control circuit central adapter board 12 has a first control box quick interface 121, which is electrically connected to the control box 2. The main body 1 has a PB button 13 for controlling the motor.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] like Figures 1 to 16 As shown, this utility model provides a modular garage door opener, including a main body 1, a control box 2, and a guide rail 3. The control box 2 is snapped onto one side of the main body 1, and a plug 4 is electrically connected to the control box 2. The main body 1 contains a drive motor 11 and a control circuit central adapter board 12. The guide rail 3 is mounted on the main body 1, and the drive motor 11 drives the guide rail 3. The control circuit central adapter board 12 has a first control box quick interface 121, which is electrically connected to the control box 2. The main body 1 has a PB button 13 for controlling the motor.

[0046] The user connects to an AC 220V / 110V power supply via the power plug 4 of control box 2. Inside control box 2, a switching power supply converts the voltage to a safe DC 24V. The internal program of control box 2 then drives the brushless drive motor 11 inside the main body 1 to rotate. The rotation of the drive motor 11's output shaft drives the synchronous belt or chain transmission system inside the guide rail 3. Through various transmission structures tailored to different scenarios, this ultimately drives the door to open and close. The first control box's quick interface 121 uses a 20-pin ping interface for quick connection and connection between the control board and internal components, ensuring stable transmission of control data and drive power. The PB button 13 allows for quick operation of the motor when the remote control is unavailable, cycling through the open, close, and stop actions. The embedded installation of the guide rail 3 significantly reduces the distance between the drive motor 11 and the ceiling, increasing the space utilization of the garage. The overall appearance is more integrated, simple, and aesthetically pleasing.

[0047] The main body 1 is provided with a tempered glass panel 14.

[0048] The tempered glass panel is more wear-resistant and has a better texture.

[0049] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the outer side of the main body 1 near the control box 2 is provided with a plurality of T-shaped barbs 15 for limiting the control box 2, and the control box 2 is provided with a limiting groove 26 that matches the T-shaped barbs 15.

[0050] The T-shaped barb 15 structure is used to constrain the vertical and horizontal freedom of the control box 2, and the T-shaped guide rail 3 can be inserted into the limiting groove 26 to achieve a snap-fit.

[0051] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the control box 2 includes a box body 22 and a box cover 21. The box body 22 is provided with a second control box quick interface 221. A dustproof flip cover 23 is rotatably connected to one side of the control box 2, and a lighting panel 24 is provided on the other side.

[0052] The dustproof flip cover 23 effectively prevents dust from entering the control box 2, extending the equipment's lifespan. The dustproof flip cover 23 is snap-fitted onto the control box 2; opening it exposes the internal interfaces of the control box 2 for connecting external peripherals. The lighting panel 24 provides additional lighting functionality, enhancing usability. The second control box quick-connect interface 221 enables a rapid connection between the control box 2 and the main body 1, improving installation efficiency.

[0053] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the lid 21 is made of a semi-transparent material and has touch buttons on it.

[0054] The control box 2 cover is made of a semi-transparent material, allowing the display screen and adjustment buttons to be seen when power is on. It is used to adjust various motor functions. The touch buttons allow customers to lightly turn on the motor lighting.

[0055] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the main body 1 is provided with a first limiting mechanism 16, which includes a first button 161, a first spring 162, and a locking block 163. The main body 1 is provided with a mounting groove. The first button 161 is horizontally slidably connected to the mounting groove, and the first spring 162 is connected between the first button 161 and the mounting groove. The first button 161 is provided with a guide post 164. The locking block 163 is vertically slidably connected to the mounting groove, and the locking block 163 is provided with an oblique sliding groove 165. The guide post 164 is slidably connected to the oblique sliding groove 165. The locking block 163 extends to the outside of the main body 1, and the control box 2 is provided with a locking groove 25 that matches the locking block 163.

[0056] The first limiting mechanism 16, consisting of a first button 161, a first spring 162, and a locking block 163, completes the action of pressing the first button 161 and retracting the locking block 163 into the main body 1, thereby unlocking the control box 2. The first limiting mechanism 16 and the T-shaped barb 15 together constrain the vertical and horizontal degrees of freedom of the control box 2.

[0057] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a camera 5 is snapped onto the other side of the main body 1.

[0058] The integration of Camera 5 not only provides monitoring capabilities and enhances garage security, but also simplifies maintenance by enabling quick installation and removal through a fast interface design.

[0059] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the camera 5 is provided with a connecting block 51, and a second limiting mechanism is provided on both sides of the connecting block 51. The second limiting mechanism includes a second button 52, a second spring 53 and a fixing block. The second button 52 is slidably connected to the camera 5, and the fixing block is fixed inside the camera 5. A second spring 53 is connected between the second button 52 and the fixing block. The camera 5 is provided with a camera quick interface 54 at the connecting block 51.

[0060] The main body 1 is provided with a camera quick-connect bracket 17, which includes a dust cover 171, a damping ring 172, a rotating base 173, a quick-connect plate 174, a third spring 175, and a retainer 176. The rotating base 173 is fixed to the surface of the main body 1 and has a resistance groove. The damping ring 172 is embedded in the resistance groove. The dust cover 171 is slidably connected to the rotating base 173. The retainer 176 is fixed to the main body 1. The third spring 175 is connected between the dust cover 171 and the retainer 176. The quick-connect plate 174 is fixed on the retainer 176. The camera quick-connect interface 54 is electrically connected to the quick-connect plate 174.

[0061] The dust cover 171 can slide back and forth within the rotating base 173. When the camera 5 is not installed, the spring force of the third spring 175 allows the dust cover 171 to return to its original position. This design protects the quick-connect interface from exposure, preventing short circuits, and does not damage the appearance. When the camera 5 needs to be installed, simply press the second button 52, insert the connecting block 51 into the rotating base 173, and then release the second button 52. The spring force of the second spring 53 will spring the second button 52 back, causing it to snap into the rotating base 173. The rotating base 173 can be used to adjust the angle of the camera 5, and the damping ring 172 is used to increase the positioning resistance of the camera 5.

[0062] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the camera 5 is provided with an SD card slot 55, a speaker grille, and a light filter 56.

[0063] The design of the SD card slot 55 enables the camera 5 to record video data, providing a monitoring recording function; the design of the speaker and filter 56 enhances the audio and video performance of the camera 5, improving the monitoring quality.

[0064] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the main body 1 is provided with a battery compartment, which contains a lithium battery 181 and a lithium battery quick interface 182. The lithium battery 181 is electrically connected to the lithium battery quick interface 182. A hinge block 183 is rotatably connected to the battery compartment of the main body 1. The hinge block 183 is slidably connected to an L-shaped sliding cover 184, and a fourth spring 185 is connected between the hinge block 183 and the L-shaped sliding cover 184. A limiting protrusion 186 is provided on the L-shaped sliding cover 184, and a limiting groove matching the limiting protrusion 186 is provided on the main body 1.

[0065] The separately designed lithium battery quick-connect interface 182 is primarily designed to match the lithium batteries 181 used in various power tools in different countries and regions. As is well known, lithium batteries 181 have a relatively short lifespan and need to be replaced periodically. This design allows users or installers in various countries and regions to quickly find suitable lithium batteries 181 for replacement in their local markets.

[0066] The device consists of an L-shaped sliding cover 184, a fourth spring 185, and a hinge block 183. The L-shaped sliding cover 184 is marked with an arrow; the user must pull the L-shaped sliding cover 184 open against the pressure of the fourth spring 185 in the direction of the arrow. The limiting protrusion 186 of the L-shaped sliding cover 184 disengages from the limiting groove of the main body 1, and the unlock button is then fully exposed after rotating 120 degrees. When the cover is closed, the elasticity of the fourth spring 185 ensures that the L-shaped sliding cover 184 is firmly hooked onto the main body 1.

[0067] Based on the description and drawings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use the modular garage door opener of this utility model and achieve the positive effects described herein.

[0068] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and according to the specific circumstances.

[0069] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0070] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular garage door opener, characterized in that: The device includes a main body, a control box, and a guide rail. The control box is snapped onto one side of the main body, and a plug is electrically connected to the control box. The main body contains a drive motor and a centralized control circuit adapter board. The guide rail is mounted on the main body, and the drive motor drives the guide rail. The centralized control circuit adapter board has a first control box quick interface, which is electrically connected to the control box. The main body has a PB button for controlling the motor.

2. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is equipped with a tempered glass panel.

3. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the main body near the control box is provided with multiple T-shaped barbs for limiting the control box, and the control box is provided with a limiting groove that matches the T-shaped barbs.

4. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control box includes a box body and a box cover. The box body is provided with a second control box quick interface. A dustproof flip cover is rotatably connected to one side of the control box, and a lighting panel is provided on the other side.

5. The modular garage door opener according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lid is made of a semi-transparent material and has touch buttons.

6. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a first limiting mechanism, which includes a first button, a first spring, and a locking block. The main body is provided with a mounting groove. The first button is horizontally slidably connected to the mounting groove, and a first spring is connected between the first button and the mounting groove. The first button is provided with a guide post. The locking block is vertically slidably connected to the mounting groove, and an oblique sliding groove is opened on the locking block. The guide post is slidably connected to the oblique sliding groove. The locking block extends to the outside of the main body. The control box is provided with a locking groove that matches the locking block.

7. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera is attached to the other side of the main body.

8. The modular garage door opener according to claim 7, characterized in that: The camera is provided with a connecting block, and a second limiting mechanism is provided on both sides of the connecting block. The second limiting mechanism includes a second button, a second spring and a fixing block. The second button is slidably connected to the camera, and the fixing block is fixed inside the camera. A second spring is connected between the second button and the fixing block. The camera is provided with a camera quick interface at the connecting block. The main body is provided with a camera quick-connect bracket, which includes a dust cover, a damping ring, a rotating base, a quick-connect plate, a third spring, and a retaining seat. The rotating base is fixed to the surface of the main body and has a resistance groove. The damping ring is embedded in the resistance groove. The dust cover is slidably connected to the rotating base. The retaining seat is fixed to the main body. A third spring connects the dust cover and the retaining seat. A quick-connect plate is fixed to the retaining seat. The camera quick-connect is electrically connected to the quick-connect plate.

9. The modular garage door opener according to claim 7, characterized in that: The camera is equipped with an SD card slot, a speaker, and a light filter.

10. The modular garage door opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body has a battery compartment, which contains a lithium battery and a lithium battery quick connector. The lithium battery is electrically connected to the lithium battery quick connector. A hinge block is rotatably connected to the battery compartment of the main body. The hinge block is slidably connected to an L-shaped sliding cover, and a fourth spring is connected between the hinge block and the L-shaped sliding cover. The L-shaped sliding cover has a limiting protrusion, and the main body has a limiting groove that matches the limiting protrusion.