Wireless Door Operator Setup With Sensor-Based Installation Cloning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing door systems face challenges in determining proper installation and setting operating parameters, requiring manual access and adjustment, which is time-consuming and inconvenient, especially in commercial settings where multiple door operators need to be individually set up and maintained.
Innovation Solution
A door system with a controller that uses sensors to determine proper installation and allows for wireless communication to set and clone operating parameters, enabling remote setup and operation through a user computer system, facilitating efficient installation and maintenance across multiple door systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual access and adjustment is used to set operating parameters for door systems, then installation and setup can be performed, but the process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient, especially for multiple door operators
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a cloning feature that copies operating parameters from a source door system to target door systems. The controller stores operating parameters in memory and can transfer these parameters wirelessly to multiple door systems, eliminating the need to manually configure each system individually. This directly resolves the contradiction by dramatically reducing setup time while maintaining ease of operation through the cloning functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment processes with wireless electronic communication. Instead of physically accessing each door system to adjust parameters manually, the system uses wireless interfaces (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) to transmit operating parameters electronically. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming manual access requirement while preserving the ability to perform setup operations.
2Productivity
If individual setup of multiple door operators is performed manually, then each system can be configured, but the process is inefficient and requires on-site access to each system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple door systems into a single networked system that can be configured together. The controller of one door system can wirelessly communicate with and configure multiple other door systems simultaneously, combining what would otherwise be separate individual setup tasks into a single unified operation. This improves installation efficiency by allowing one installer to configure multiple systems without visiting each location separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The cloning capability allows the operator to copy a complete set of operating parameters from one door system and apply them to multiple other systems. This copying process maintains the convenience of standardized configuration while dramatically improving productivity by eliminating repetitive manual setup tasks across multiple door operators.
3Measurement precision
If sensors are used to determine proper installation, then installation quality can be verified, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates sensors into the existing door system controller, making the controller serve multiple functions: both controlling door operation and monitoring installation quality through sensor data. This multi-functionality approach verifies installation accuracy without adding separate dedicated verification systems, thereby minimizing the increase in overall system complexity while maintaining high measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensors to automatically detect and verify installation parameters such as door position, alignment, and operational characteristics. The controller self-verify the installation quality by comparing sensor readings against expected parameters, eliminating the need for manual verification procedures. This self-service capability provides accurate installation verification while keeping the system relatively simple by using existing controller resources.
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AI summary
A door system includes a controller for controlling the door system. A user computer system transmits information to the controller over a wireless connection to modify operating parameters for controlling the operation of the door system. During installation of the door system sensors may be utilized to determine if the door system has been installed properly. The sensors may be used to identify if the door system is mounted level and plum, and to review the movement, vibration, speed, acceleration, force, or the like of the sensors, and thus, the components to which the sensors are operatively coupled in order to make adjustments to the door assembly. Furthermore, the operating parameters of the installed door system, may be cloned and provided to other door systems in order to quickly clone and distribute the operating parameters of one or more door systems to one or more other door systems.