Remote-controlled drive

Abstract

A remote-controllable drive (12) for an automatic door (10) or an automatic window, comprising a motorized drive device (18) and an output shaft to which a rod or a sliding arm can be arranged in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein the remote-controllable drive (12) and correspondingly the rod or the sliding arm can be arranged on a leaf of the door or window or on the frame, wherein the remote-controllable drive (12) comprises a control device (22) that can be remotely controlled via at least one communication connection (20) for controlling the motorized drive device (18), wherein the drive (12) comprises means (24) via which the communication connection (20) can be at least temporarily separated, wherein the communication connection (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be electrically separated via the separating means (24),wherein the isolating means (24) for electrically isolating the communication connection (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) comprise at least one electrical and / or electronic switch for isolating at least one connecting line, for switching off a radio receiver.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a remotely controllable drive for an automatic door, an automatic window or the like, comprising a motor drive unit and a control unit remotely controllable via at least one communication link for controlling the motor drive unit.

[0002] Door and window actuators are generally known and can be designed as manual or automatic drives. In a known manner, such an actuator comprises a housing with a bore in which a working piston is arranged, which interacts with an output shaft in a gear-like manner. A linkage or a sliding arm can be fixedly mounted on the output shaft. The actuator can optionally be arranged on a sash of the door or window or on the frame. Accordingly, the linkage or sliding arm is supported by the frame or the sash, thereby establishing a connection between the pivoting movement of the sash and the actuator.

[0003] Furthermore, it is known to operate electronic devices such as computers, televisions, machine controls, or controls for automated windows and doors remotely. In this process, the devices, machines, windows, or doors in question are controlled and / or monitored via a communication link. This communication link can be established via cable, for example, via the internet, a KNX fieldbus, telephone, and / or the like, but also wirelessly, such as via radio, WiFi, WLAN, Bluetooth, optical, and / or the like.

[0004] If the communication link is public or accessible to unauthorized persons, then misuse of the devices, machines, doors, or windows by "hackers" is possible. Such misuse is also fundamentally possible even if the communication link is protected by a key, a special code, or encryption.

[0005] In the case of publicly accessible communication links to automatic doors, windows or the like, there is a particular risk that the doors or windows may be unlocked and opened without authorization, the drive parameters of the door or window drive may be changed and / or safety devices may be deactivated.

[0006] From US patent 2017 / 0105176A1, a control system for the automatic and / or remote control of devices such as lights and / or doors is known.

[0007] DE 10 2014 201 468 B3 describes an arrangement and a method for the temporally and / or spatially limited control of comfort parameters of a room via a user's mobile device, e.g. smartphone or tablet computer.

[0008] DE 100 052 09 A1 reports a data transmission device for establishing a connection between a data processing device and a telecommunications network, which is designed to prevent access attempts to switched-off data processing equipment by having an associated control switching element for automatically interrupting the connection.

[0009] US 2017 / 0061410 A1 teaches a procedure for access control to a facility. The procedure also includes determining whether the handset or user is authorized to enter the facility and opening a gate to allow access to the facility if the handset or user is authorized.

[0010] The invention is based on the objective of providing a remotely controllable drive for an automatic door, an automatic window, or the like, of the aforementioned type, in which the aforementioned disadvantages are eliminated. In particular, it should be ensured in the simplest and most reliable way possible that the automatic door or window in question is protected against misuse.

[0011] According to the invention, this problem is solved by a remotely controlled drive with the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the drive according to the invention are described in the dependent claims, the present description, and the drawing.

[0012] The remotely controlled drive according to the invention for an automatic door, an automatic window, or the like comprises a motorized drive unit and a control unit for controlling the motorized drive unit via at least one communication link. Means are provided by which the communication link can be disconnected, at least temporarily.

[0013] By making the communication link for remote control of the control device at least temporarily disconnectable, the invention ensures in a simple and reliable manner that the automatic door or window in question is protected against misuse. The invention takes advantage of the fact that the communication link for remote control of the control device is not needed around the clock, but is often only required for remote maintenance, during vacations, or during the day. Thus, even with a publicly accessible communication link, the invention prevents, for example, the unauthorized unlocking and opening of the automatic door or window, unauthorized adjustment of drive parameters, and / or unauthorized deactivation of safety devices during the disconnection period.Furthermore, energy can be saved by at least temporarily disconnecting the relevant communication link.

[0014] According to a practical embodiment of the remotely controlled drive according to the invention, the communication link provided for remote control of the control device can be electrically disconnected via the separating means.

[0015] The separating means for electrical isolation of the communication link intended for remote control of the control device advantageously comprise at least one electrical and / or electronic switch for disconnecting at least one connecting line, for switching off a radio receiver and / or the like.

[0016] The electrical and / or electronic switch expediently includes at least one relay, at least one transistor and / or the like.

[0017] Alternatively or additionally, the communication link intended for remote control of the control device can advantageously also be disconnected by appropriate programming of the control device.

[0018] The communication link intended for remote control of the control device can expeditiously be disconnected via a software parameter of the control device.

[0019] It is particularly advantageous if the communication link intended for remote control of the control device can be disconnected at a time.

[0020] The communication link intended for remote control of the control device is preferably separable at a predeterminable time after a predeterminable event such as, in particular, a predeterminable time of day, an error message from the control device and / or the like.

[0021] According to another advantageous practical embodiment of the remotely controlled drive according to the invention, the communication link provided for remote control of the control device can be disconnected via an operating unit of the control device.

[0022] Advantageously, the communication link provided for remote control of the control device can be disconnected via at least one switch, in particular a program switch, at least one remote control and / or the like of the control unit of the control device.

[0023] In certain cases it is also advantageous if the control device can be controlled via at least one control parameter in such a way that it can always be operated with or without the communication link provided for remote control of the control device.

[0024] The communication link provided for remote control of the control device can be publicly accessible, but this is not mandatory. Since the communication link can be disconnected at least temporarily according to the invention, even with a publicly accessible communication link, it can be ensured that the automatic door or window in question is not misused by unauthorized persons by simply disconnecting the communication link.

[0025] According to a further preferred practical embodiment of the remotely controllable drive according to the invention, the communication link provided for remote control of the control device can be interrupted remotely via a further secure communication link, which is in particular not publicly accessible.

[0026] Furthermore, the communication link intended for remote control of the control device can advantageously be cryptically secured.

[0027] The remote-controlled drive allows the automatic door or window in question to be closed and / or opened in a dampened manner, and preferably also unlocked and / or locked.

[0028] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the drawing; in this drawing: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of an exemplary automatic door with an exemplary embodiment of a remotely controlled drive according to the invention and Fig. 2 a more detailed schematic representation of the exemplary remote-controlled drive of the automatic door according to Fig. 1.

[0029] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an automatic door with an exemplary embodiment of a remotely controlled drive 12 according to the invention. The drive 12 can optionally be arranged on the door leaf 10 or on the frame. Accordingly, a linkage 14 or a sliding arm is supported on the frame or the leaf, thereby establishing a connection between the pivoting movement of the leaf and the drive 12.

[0030] The drive can be remotely controlled via a device 16, which may be, for example, a central unit, a remote control or the like.

[0031] As can be seen from the more detailed presentation according to Fig.As 2 results, the remotely controllable drive 12 comprises a motor drive unit 18 and a control unit 22 for controlling the motor drive unit 18 via at least one communication link 20. In addition, the drive 12 comprises means 24 by which the communication link 20 can be disconnected at least temporarily.

[0032] The communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can, for example, be electrically disconnectable via the isolating means 24. For this purpose, the isolating means 24 can, for example, comprise at least one electrical and / or electronic switch for disconnecting at least one connecting line, for switching off a radio receiver, and / or the like. The electrical and / or electronic switch can comprise at least one relay, at least one transistor, and / or the like.

[0033] Alternatively or additionally, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can also be disconnected by appropriate programming of the control device 22. For this purpose, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can be disconnected, for example, via at least one software parameter of the control device 22.

[0034] Alternatively or additionally, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can also be disconnected at a time control.

[0035] For this purpose, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can be disconnected, for example, at a predefinable time after a predefinable event such as, in particular, a predefinable time of day, an error message from the control device 22 and / or the like.

[0036] Alternatively or additionally, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can also be disconnected, for example, via an operating unit of the control device 22. In this case, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can be disconnected, for example, via at least one switch, in particular a program switch, at least one remote control and / or the like of the operating unit of the control device 22.

[0037] Alternatively or additionally, the control device 22 can also be controlled via at least one control parameter in such a way that it can always be operated with or without the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22.

[0038] The communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can be publicly accessible, but this is not mandatory. Since the drive 12 according to the invention comprises means 24 by which the communication link 20 can be disconnected, at least temporarily, the automatic door can be reliably protected against misuse even with a publicly accessible communication link by simply disconnecting the communication link.

[0039] Alternatively or additionally, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can also be remotely interrupted via a further secure communication link, in particular one that is not publicly accessible.

[0040] In addition, the communication link 20 provided for remote control of the control device 22 can also be cryptically secured.

[0041] The automatic door 10 can be closed and / or opened, and / or locked and unlocked, in particular via the remote-controlled drive 12. Reference symbol list 10 automatic doors 12 remote-controlled drives 14 poles 16. Facility 18 motor drive unit 20 Communication link 22 Control unit 24 Release agents

Claims

[1] Remotely controlled drive (12) for an automatic door (10) or an automatic window, comprising a motorized drive unit (18) and an output shaft on which a linkage or a sliding arm can be arranged in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein the remotely controlled drive (12) and, accordingly, the linkage or the sliding arm can be arranged on a leaf of the door or window or on the frame, wherein the remotely controlled drive (12) comprises a control device (22) for controlling the motorized drive unit (18) via at least one communication link (20), wherein the drive (12) comprises means (24) by which the communication link (20) can be disconnected at least temporarily, wherein the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be electrically disconnected via the disconnecting means (24),wherein the isolating means (24) for electrical isolating the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) comprise at least one electrical and / or electronic switch for isolating at least one connecting line, for switching off a radio receiver. [2] Remotely controlled drive according to claim 1, characterized by that the electrical and / or electronic switch includes at least one relay and / or at least one transistor. [3] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication link (20) intended for remote control of the control device (22) can be disconnected by appropriate programming of the control device (22). [4] Remotely controlled drive according to claim 3, characterized by, that the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) is separable via at least one software parameter of the control device (22). [5] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication link (20) intended for remote control of the control device (22) can be disconnected at a time control. [6] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be disconnected a predefinable time after a predefinable event such as a predefinable time of day and / or an error message from the control device (22). [7] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be disconnected via an operating element of the control device (22). [8] Remotely controlled drive according to claim 7, characterized by , that the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be disconnected via at least one switch, in particular program switch and / or via at least one remote control of the operating unit of the control device (22). [9] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the control device (22) can be controlled via at least one control parameter in such a way that it can always be operated with or without the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22). [10] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the communication link (20) intended for remote control of the control device (22) is publicly accessible. [11] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication link (20) provided for remote control of the control device (22) can be remotely interrupted via a secure, non-publicly accessible communication link. [12] Remotely controlled drive according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication link (20) intended for remote control of the control device (22) is cryptically secured.

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