The invention relates to a home-automation system and a method for constituting the topology of a home-automation system comprising a plurality of central control units, the method being executed by a user terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: receiving (ECTT3, ECTT4) from at least one central control unit (U1, U2) among the plurality of central control units (U1, U2) at least one message (MDL1, MDL2) comprising a list (DL1, DL2) comprising at least one home-automation device with which said central control unit is capable of communicating; selecting (ECTT6) at least one combination of at least one device in connection with one central control unit among the plurality of control units (U1, U2) for which the communicated device list (DL) comprises the selected device, with a view to connecting at least one device to said central control unit; and sending (ECTT7) a connection message (MR) to the at least one central control unit (U) selected in step ii so as to trigger a connection of the at least one device (D) to said central control unit (U).
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Method for recording a central control unit belonging to a home-automation facility
The present invention concerns a method for recording a central control unit (U) belonging to a home-automation facility (17); the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: establishing (ELRT2) a connection between the user terminal (T) and at least one central control unit (U); creating (ELRT3) a facility identifier (StID); sending (ELRT4) a discovery message (MD); receiving (ELRT5, ELRT8) at least one signalling message (MLRSU) transmitted by at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) for the facility (17) linked with a unique identifier (UID) of said central control unit (U, U1, U2), recording (ELRT6, ELRT9) an attachment of the at least one identifier (UID) of the at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) to the identifier of the facility (StID).
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The invention concerns a method for discovering the configuration of a home-automation facility, the home-automation facility comprising a plurality of home-automation devices and a plurality of central control units (U1, U2); the method being executed by a management unit (Sv) or by a mobile terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation facility and comprising the following steps: receiving (EDCfT3) a first message (MSScn1) originating from a first control unit (U1) of the plurality of central control units (U, U1, U2), the first message comprising a first piece of signalling information concerning at least one first sub-scenario (SScn11) prerecorded in said first central control unit linked with a scenario identifier (ScnID), the first sub-scenario (SScn1) comprising at least one first control intended for the at least one device attached to said first central control unit (U1); receiving (EDCfT4) a second message (MSScn2) originating from a second control unit (U2) of the plurality of central control units (U1, U2), the second message comprising a second piece of signalling information concerning at least one second sub-scenario (SScn2) prerecorded in said second central control unit (U2) linked with the scenario identifier (ScnID), the second sub-scenario (SScn2) comprising at least one second control intended for the at least one device attached to said second central control unit (U2); reconstituting (EDCfT5) a scenario (Scn) associated with the scenario identifier (ScnID) comprising at least the at least one first control and the at least one second control, by combining the first sub-scenario (SScn1) and the second sub-scenario (SScn2).
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The present invention concerns a method for controlling a home-automation facility comprising at least one central control unit (U1, U2) belonging to a home-automation facility; the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: selecting (ECTLT1) a first local connection mode (CM1) or a second wide area network connection mode; establishing (ECTLT2) a connection between the user terminal and at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv), said at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv) being a central control unit (U1, U2) in the case in which the first local connection mode (CM1) has been selected, and a management unit (Sv) in the case in which the second wide area network connection mode has been selected; sending (ECTLT3) a discovery message (MCTLD1, MCTLD2, MCTLD′) linked with a facility identifier (StID) to at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv); receiving (ECTLT5, ECTLT7) at least one topology description message originating from the target unit (U1, U2, Sv) comprising a description of a group of devices (DGrSt) attached to the facility identifier (StID).
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36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
Produits et services
Motors and engines, namely, hydraulic and pneumatic motors and engines; electric motors and engines for operating blinds, screens, curtains, shutters, windows, ventilation hatches, locks, doors, garage doors, gates, barriers and grills; motor and engine control devices, namely, hydraulic and pneumatic controls for motors and engines Business management assistance and business organization and management advice; business information and inquiries; commercial information and advice for consumers in the nature of a consumer advice shop; commercial information and inquiries, namely, commercial information agency services, provision of information concerning commercial sales; providing employment information; provision of commercial business information via global computer networks; personnel recruitment; advertisement services for the recruitment of personnel; provision of information relating to the recruitment of personnel; information services relating to jobs and career development, namely, providing information on the topic of determining job satisfaction, providing career information Financial and stock-exchange information services; financial and stock-exchange information services provided online from a computer database or the Internet; preparation of financial reports in the nature of financial analysis
The invention relates to a device for winding a screen (10) which comprises a tubular winder (12) defining a reference axis (100); a first wall fastener (18A) for attaching a first axial end portion (14A) of the tubular winder (12) to a first wall (16A), in an operational position of the screen-winding device (10); and a second wall fastener (18B) for attaching a second axial end portion (14B) of the tubular winder (12) to a second wall (16B), in the operational position of the screen-winding device (10). The first wall fastener (18A) comprises at least one tab (54) for attachment to the first wall (16A) and at least one first hinge (58) supported by the attachment tab (54) in order to guide a swivelling of the tubular winder (12) about a first hinge pin (200) which does not intersect the reference axis (100) and, in the operational position, is orthogonal to the reference axis (100). The first wall fastener (18A) can also comprise a second hinge (66) supported by the attachment tab (54) in order to guide the rotation of the first hinge (58) about a second hinge pin (300) which does not intersect the reference axis and is not parallel to the first hinge pin (200).
The invention concerns a method for discovering the configuration of a home-automation facility, the home-automation facility comprising a plurality of home-automation devices and a plurality of central control units (U1, U2); the method being executed by a management unit (Sv) or by a mobile terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation facility and comprising the following steps: receiving (EDCfT3) a first message (MSScn1) originating from a first control unit (U1) of the plurality of central control units (U, U1, U2), the first message comprising a first piece of signalling information concerning at least one first sub-scenario (SScnl1) prerecorded in said first central control unit linked with a scenario identifier (ScnID), the first sub-scenario (SScn1) comprising at least one first control intended for the at least one device attached to said first central control unit (Ul); receiving (EDCfT4) a second message (MSScn2) originating from a second control unit (U2) of the plurality of central control units (U1, U2), the second message comprising a second piece of signalling information concerning at least one second sub-scenario (SScn2) prerecorded in said second central control unit (U2) linked with the scenario identifier (ScnID), the second sub-scenario (SScn2) comprising at least one second control intended for the at least one device attached to said second central control unit (U2); reconstituting (EDCfT5) a scenario (Scn) associated with the scenario identifier (ScnID) comprising at least the at least one first control and the at least one second control, by combining the first sub-scenario (SScn1) and the second sub-scenario (SScn2).
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
The present invention concerns a method for controlling a home-automation facility comprising at least one central control unit (U1, U2) belonging to a home-automation facility; the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: selecting (ECTLT1) a first local connection mode (CM1) or a second wide area network connection mode; establishing (ECTLT2) a connection between the user terminal and at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv), said at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv) being a central control unit (U1, U2) in the case in which the first local connection mode (CM1) has been selected, and a management unit (Sv) in the case in which the second wide area network connection mode has been selected; sending (ECTLT3) a discovery message (MCTLD1, MCTLD2, MCTLD') linked with a facility identifier (StID) to at least one target unit (U1, U2,Sv); receiving (ECTLT5, ECTLT7) at least one topology description message originating from the target unit (U1, U2, Sv) comprising a description of a group of devices (DGrSt) attached to the facility identifier (StID).
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METHOD FOR RECORDING A CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT BELONGING TO A HOME-AUTOMATION FACILITY
The present invention concerns a method for recording a central control unit (U) belonging to a home-automation facility (17); the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: establishing (ELRT2) a connection between the user terminal (T) and at least one central control unit (U); creating (ELRT3) a facility identifier (StID); sending (ELRT4) a discovery message (MD); receiving (ELRT5, ELRT8) at least one signalling message (MLRSU) transmitted by at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) for the facility (17) linked with a unique identifier (UID) of said central control unit (U, U1, U2), recording (ELRT6, ELRT9) an attachment of the at least one identifier (UID) of the at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) to the identifier of the facility (StID).
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
The invention relates to a home-automation system and a method for constituting the topology of a home-automation system comprising a plurality of central control units, the method being executed by a user terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: receiving (ECTT3, ECTT4) from at least one central control unit (U1, U2) among the plurality of central control units (U1, U2) at least one message (MDL1, MDL2) comprising a list (DL1, DL2) comprising at least one home-automation device with which said central control unit is capable of communicating; selecting (ECTT6) at least one combination of at least one device in connection with one central control unit among the plurality of control units (U1, U2) for which the communicated device list (DL) comprises the selected device, with a view to connecting at least one device to said central control unit; and sending (ECTT7) a connection message (MR) to the at least one central control unit (U) selected in step ii so as to trigger a connection of the at least one device (D) to said central control unit (U).
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G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
A device for controlling a motor having a stator and a rotor, the stator being provided with at least one winding, the motor being controlled by a control module, the control device including: at least one transformation module for transforming a source signal taken from at least one of the terminals of the winding into a floating image signal representative of a counter-electromotive force induced in the winding. The transformation module has: a time constant determined from characteristics of the motor and/or characteristics of the control module; at least one first terminal connected to at least one of the terminals of the winding, and a second terminal, the first and second terminals being likely to have floating potential relative to the fixed reference terminal.
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H02P 6/182 - Dispositions de circuits pour détecter la position sans éléments séparés pour détecter la position utilisant la force contre-électromotrice dans les enroulements
H02P 27/08 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p.ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs avec modulation de largeur d'impulsions
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément commandes de contrôle électronique pour commander, télécommander les moteurs de manoeuvre de stores, panneaux de projection, rideaux, volets, fenêtres, trappes d'aération, serrures, portes, portes de garages, portails, barrières et grilles, interrupteurs d'alimentation et télécommandes pour commander, télécommander les moteurs de manoeuvré de stores, panneaux de projection, rideaux, volets, fenêtres, trappes d'aération, serrures, portes, portes de garages, portails, barrières et grilles; appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément interrupteurs différentiels et télécommandes, minuteries à affichage numérique et commande de contrôle électronique comportant un programme informatique, contrôleurs automatiques pour commander, télécommander les systèmes de contrôle électrique d'éclairage, nommément télécommandes radio, télécommandes infrarouge, interrupteurs électriques; appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément détecteurs de présence, détecteurs de mouvements, détecteurs de rotation, détecteurs de position, détecteurs de vibration, détecteurs de lumière, détecteurs d'éclairage, détecteur d'humidité, détecteurs de neige, capteurs de températures, caméras de surveillance, webcam, récepteurs d'éclairage, récepteurs de lumière, chrono-programmateurs, thermostats programmables, wattmètres, interface graphique et interface homme-machine pour le chauffage de locaux et leurs dispositifs de commande, nommément commandes de contrôle électronique, interrupteurs électriques et télécommandes pour la protection des personnes, des biens et des bâtiments
Method of configuring a home automation installation comprising home automation equipment, the method comprising: - a step of detecting proximity between a first item of home automation equipment and a second item of home automation equipment; - a step of determining a first identifier of the first item of equipment and/or of a second identifier of the second item of equipment; - a step of obtaining a man-machine configuration interface, as a function of the first and/or of the second identifier, the man-machine configuration interface comprising at least one invitation to execute an action of confirmation by a user and the man-machine configuration interface being obtained in an automatic manner, following the step of detecting proximity between the first and second items of home automation equipment; - a step of providing the user with the man-machine configuration interface; - a step of analysing a result of the execution by the user of the confirmation action; - a step of triggering the configuration of the home automation installation, subordinated to the result.
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DEVICE FOR CONTROL BY RADIOFREQUENCY SIGNALS OF A DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, ASSOCIATED DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND HOME AUTOMATION INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH AN APPLIANCE
A device for control by radiofrequency signals (22) of a domestic electrical appliance powered by an electrical power supply network comprising a first electrical conductor (26) and a second electrical conductor (27) for powering the device (22), a coupler (31), a radiofrequency unit (23) comprising an output and/or an input for the radiofrequency signals (28) which is linked electrically to a point of connection (33) of the coupler (31). The coupler (31) is formed by a printed transmission line (32) on a printed circuit board (29), a first end (34) of the line (32) being linked electrically to the first electrical conductor (26) of the device (22), and a second end (35) of the line (32) being linked electrically to a first reference voltage. And the point of connection (33) of the coupler (31) is disposed between the first and second ends (34, 35) of the printed transmission line (32).
A range of motorized-drive devices (100, 200, 300) for screening blinds comprises: at least one first drive device (100) for driving a first screening blind, comprising a first support (102), a first shaft (104) rotating about a first axis of revolution (106) with respect to the first support (102), at least a winding drum (108) for winding a drive cord of the first screening blind, rotating as one with the first shaft (104), a first geared motor unit (110) for driving the first shaft (104), housed in the first support (102) and kinematically connected to the first shaft (104), preferably via an overdrive (112), and a first electronic control module (114) fixed remote from the first geared motor unit (110), and at least one second drive device (200) for driving a second screening blind, comprising a second support (202), a winding tube (204) for the second screening blind mounted in the second support (202) so as to rotate about a second axis of revolution (206) with respect to the second support (202), a second geared motor unit (210) for driving the winding tube (204), housed inside the winding tube (204), and a second electronic control module (214) fixed remote from the second geared motor unit (210). The first geared motor unit (110) and the second geared motor unit (210) are identical and define a model of geared motor unit (10) that is common to the motorized-drive devices (110, 210) of the range.
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E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
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SECURE CONFIGURATION OF A HOME-AUTOMATION APPARATUS
The invention relates to a method for configuring a home-automation apparatus (1) comprising: at least one control point of a first type (3A, 4A) which is intended to communicate according to a first communication mode; and at least one actuator (5A, 6A) which is intended to communicate, after the configuration method has been carried out, according to the first communication mode with at least one control point of the first type (3A, 4A) during operation in usage mode, and which can communicate according to a second communication mode, which is secured by means of an encryption key, with a configuration device (2) during operation in configuration mode. The method is implemented by the configuration device (2) and comprises a step of determining at least one actuator (5A, 6A) that can be configured, a step of obtaining a temporary encryption key having a limited period of validity, a step of sending a message containing the temporary encryption key to the at least one actuator that can be configured, a first step of communication according to the second communication mode, which is secured by means of the temporary encryption key, with the at least one actuator operating in configuration mode.
An electromechanical orientation actuator (10) for orientating a sunscreen (SCR) with orientable blades (B1, B2, B3; B'1, B'2, B'3) comprises, in series, a motor (11), at least one first speed reduction module (21), a second speed reduction module (31) and a rocker (4) for orienting the blades (B1, B2, B3; B'1, B'2, B'3). The actuator (10) further comprises at least a third speed reduction module (43) in series between the second speed reduction module (31) and the orientation rocker (4). The actuator preferably belongs to a range of actuators further comprising an electromechanical movement actuator (110) for moving a sunscreen (SCR2) that can be moved between a raised position and a lowered position, comprising, in series, a motor (111), at least a first speed reduction module (121) and at least a winder (140) for a suspension cord (L3) of the first screen (SCR2) or for the first screen (SCR2). Notably, the two actuators have a speed reduction module of the same model. For preference, the motor of the first actuator and the motor (11) of the second actuator (10) have identical voltage/current characteristics.
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E06B 9/28 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p.ex. non levables
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED DRIVE DEVICE FOR A HOME AUTOMATION INSTALLATION AND MOTORIZED DRIVE DEVICE OPERATING USING THIS METHOD
Method for controlling the operation of a motorized drive device for a home automation closure or sunscreen installation comprising a screen, a winding tube, an electromechanical actuator for moving the screen and including an output shaft, said method involving the following steps: - acquisition of a command to move the screen; - selection of a position in which to stop the screen according to the screen movement command acquired; - determination of a current position of the screen; - movement of the screen at a first electromechanical actuator output shaft rotational reference speed when the determined current position of the screen is upstream of a position in which the screen enters a zone nearing the selected stopping position; - and if not, movement of the screen at a second electromechanical actuator output shaft rotational reference speed, the second rotational reference speed being lower than the first rotational reference speed.
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WINDING ACTUATOR, WINDING ACTUATOR CONFIGURED FOR SUCH A METHOD, AND CLOSURE OR SUN-SHADING APPARATUS INCLUDING SUCH AN ACTUATOR
Said method makes it possible to control an actuator for winding a blackout screen around a winding shaft. Said actuator includes at least one electric motor. Said method includes: - at least one step a1 that involves using electronic means to detect (502) locking of the screen, during lowering or raising, by detecting a torque exerted by the motor on the winding shaft, said torque being determined on the basis of a current (I) for supplying power to the motor; and - a step a2 that involves stopping the motor when a signal representing the detected current is greater than a threshold current value (Iref). The electronic means are parametrizable. Moreover, said method includes at least one additional step b, used when the signal representing the detected current is less than the threshold current value (Iref) and involving detecting (514), on the basis of the detected current (I), a localized change in the shape of the screen, during lowering, by using the same electronic means.
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E06B 9/82 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques
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METHOD FOR OPERATIONALLY CONTROLLING A MOTOR-DRIVEN DEVICE FOR DRIVING A HOME AUTOMATED CLOSURE OR SUN-SHADING APPARATUS, AND RELATED DEVICE
Said method for operationally controlling a motor-driven device for driving a home automated closure or sun-shading apparatus includes at least the following steps: - measuring (E21), via a measuring device, a first value of the strength of an electrical current passing through an electric motor; - determining (E24) a difference in strength relative to the first measured strength value after a period of time starting from the moment that the first strength value is measured has elapsed; - selecting (E25) one of the first threshold strength values on the basis of the elapsed time period; - comparing (E26) the difference in strength determined relative to the selected threshold strength value; and - determining (E27) the presence or absence of an obstacle or end of travel on the basis of the result of the comparison step (E26).
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METHOD AND UNIT FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR PROTECTING AN ACTUATOR OF A PIECE OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT OF A BUILDING
A method for controlling and/or protecting an actuator of a piece of mobile equipment of a building, the actuator comprising a motor, comprises the steps consisting of: (E1) providing an instantaneous signal representative of the electrical power provided to the motor, (E2) carrying out a sampling of values of the instantaneous signal, (E3) performing a control of each sampled value according to a first protection criterion of the actuator, and issuing a first piece of anomaly information for each sampled value that does not satisfy the first criterion, (Ε3') acquiring a set of values from the sampled values, (Ε4') performing a control according to a second protection criterion of the actuator applied to all of the acquired sampled values, and issuing a second piece of anomaly information for all of the acquired sampled values that do not satisfy the second protection criterion.
In this method for adjusting a timing signal (18) of an asynchronous data transmission/reception circuit (16), the transmission/reception circuit (16) comprises means (20) for generating the timing signal (18) from a first clock signal (14) and means (22) for receiving a second clock signal (24); The method comprises: a step of determining a theoretical number of periods of the first clock signal (14) during a duration of a predefined number of periods of the second clock signal (24), a step of counting an actual number of periods of the first clock signal during the duration of the predefined number of periods and a step of adjusting the frequency of the timing signal (18) depending on the actual number of periods counted and the theoretical number of periods.
The invention relates to a method for generating control signals for managing the operation of a synchronous motor (12) with one or more permanent magnets (36) comprising a stator (22), the stator comprising a number P of phases (26, 28, 30), a rotor (32), the rotor comprising said permanent magnet or magnets, a switching module (14) provided with a plurality of switches (K1-K6), a number N of Hall-effect sensors (18, 20) sensitive to a rotating electromagnetic field induced by said permanent magnet or magnets, N being no lower than 2 and strictly lower than P, the method comprising a step of acquiring status information transmitted by the sensors and a step of estimating at least one piece of complementary information on the basis of status information transmitted by the sensors, the complementary information characterising the status variation of at least one virtual sensor (C). The invention also relates to a control device (16) comprising a module for estimating a piece of complementary information (S3) and a module for generating control signals (42) configured to implement the method. The invention further relates to an actuator (10) comprising a synchronous motor with permanent magnets (12) and a control device (16).
An electromechanical actuator (11) comprises a sealing element (21) provided with a housing (22), an electronic control unit (15) electrically connected to a first electrical connector (23), and a power supply cable (18) comprising, at one of the ends of same, a second electrical connector (24). The second connector (24) comprises an elastic tab (26) provided with a stop element (27) cooperating with a recess (28) provided in the housing (22), and a first bending area (32) provided at the junction between a first end (26a) of the elastic tab (26) and a body (25) of the second connector (24). The stop element (27) is provided at a second free end (26b) of the elastic tab (26). The elastic tab (26) comprises a second bending area (33) provided at the junction between an arm (37) and the stop element (27) of the elastic tab (26).
The invention relates to a method for configuring an actuator (2) for guiding a mobile closing, sun-shielding, black-out or screen element (3), the actuator comprising a motor reducer (4) and a unit (5) for controlling the motor reducer, the control unit including a memory (51) wherein at least one range of the course of the element has been pre-recorded, said method comprising a step of relative modification of the span of the at least one range.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
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METHOD FOR ANALYZING HEAT INTRODUCED INTO A FACILITY PROVIDED WITH ENERGY-CONSUMING EQUIPMENT
The invention relates to a method for analysing the amount of heat introduced into a facility (10), in particular a building, provided with energy-consuming equipment (16.1...16.7), wherein said method consists of : measuring, for an assembly of a plurality of pieces of equipment (16.1, 16.4, 16.5) identified from among the energy-consuming equipment (16.1...16.7), a value for the energy consumed by each identified piece of equipment (16.1, 16.4, 16.5); and estimating an amount of heat introduced into or removed from the facility by each identified piece of equipment (16.1, 16.4, 16.5) on the basis of at least the value for the energy consumed and one or more thermal characterization parameters associated with each identified piece of equipment (16.1, 16.4, 16.5).
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G01R 21/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de la puissance ou du facteur de puissance
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR
The invention relates to a method for controlling and/or monitoring at least one actuator (3) of a visual or thermal comfort device in a building, including the steps of: (E1) collecting data from a plurality of control points (11) configured to send at least one control order to at least one actuator (3), the data including, for at least each control point (11), information relating to an instantaneous measurement value of a physical quantity relating to comfort or to the energy consumption in the building, said measurement value being determined at the location of the control point (11), and (E2) exploiting said data, said exploitation including the definition of at least one correspondence between an instantaneous measurement value of a physical quantity and a spatial location of the measurement of said physical quantity in the building.
The present invention relates to a device for control and/or command of a visual or thermal comfort element or security element of a building, comprising a display screen (19), and an electronic control unit (21) provided with a communication module (25) arranged so as to receive data, according to a wireless communication protocol, originating from a complementary communication module of a central entity arranged so as to control and/or command the at least one visual or thermal comfort element or security element (3), said central entity being arranged so as to employ and transmit to the electronic control unit (21) representative data relating to the visual or thermal comfort, to electrical consumption or to the security of the building. The electronic control unit (21) is configured to generate a display configuration as a function of at least one datum of content and of at least one datum descriptive of display defining the arrangement of a display of the at least one datum of content, the at least one datum of content and the at least one datum descriptive of display being included in the representative data relating to the visual or thermal comfort, to electrical consumption or to the safety of the building which were received via the communication module (25), the display screen (19) being configured to display said display configuration (A). Figure 2
The process for configuring a residential automation system (100) comprising a terminal (101), a gateway (102), at least one remote controller (105) having at least one key and at least one peripheral device (104), comprises a configuration step, performed by the terminal (101), comprising the following steps: - recognizing (E1) the gateway (102), the at least one remote controller (105) and the at least one peripheral device (104) and associating the gateway (102), the at least one remote controller (105) and the at least one peripheral device (104); - creating (E2) a configuration information comprising control commands involving the at least one peripheral device (104); - sharing the configuration information with the gateway (102) and with the at least one peripheral device (104) involved, the associated gateway (102) and at least one peripheral device (104) being in constant synchronisation with the terminal (101) during at least a part of the configuration step.
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METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A HOME-AUTOMATION INSTALLATION OF A BUILDING AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL DEVICE
A method for configuring a device for controlling a home-automation installation of a building and the environment of the building comprises at least the following steps: selection of a graphical object (8) of a living zone outside the building from among a plurality of predefined graphical objects (8) each associated with an outside living zone so as to add said graphical object (8) of an outside living zone to the building on the screen(10) for graphical representation of the living zones outside the building, positioning of the graphical object (8) of a living zone outside the building with respect to a graphical object (9) of the building, and display of the graphical representation comprising the graphical object (9) of the building and the graphical object (8) of a living zone outside the building as a function of the positioning step.
G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p.ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comport
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p.ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p.ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exer utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p.ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
The invention relates to a window (1) comprising a window frame (2; 3) and a glass pane (4), said frame comprising an electric power distribution device (6) and/or an information communication device (7). The glass pane is at least partially covered with a transparent photovoltaic film (5) at least connected to the electric power distribution device, while the frame includes an electric power storage element (8) connected at least to the electric power distribution device.
E06B 7/00 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p.ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles
The invention relates to a method for operating a window of a building, said window comprising a window frame and a glass pane that is at least partially covered with a transparent photovoltaic film. The method comprises a step of determining at least one value of an electric parameter originating from the photovoltaic film and a step of determining a value of a heat flow passing through the glass pane of the window, using the at least one electric parameter value.
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p.ex. le long des bords
Terminal and method for forecasting the behaviour of a quantity representative of the interior comfort of a building such as a temperature, a degree of luminosity or a degree of humidity. The method comprises a step (E1) consisting in employing a forecast model (M). The method comprises a step (E2) consisting in acquiring at least one first measurement value (MGI) at a first given instant (t1). The method comprises a step (E3) consisting in employing a first forecast (PGE) of the temporal evolution of a quantity representative of the exterior climatic conditions. The method comprises a step (E4) consisting in establishing a second forecast (PGI) of the temporal evolution by applying the forecast model (M), said second forecast (PGI) comprising an estimation of the value of the quantity representative of the interior comfort for at least one second given instant (t2) subsequent to the first given instant (t1).
Remote control device comprising a generator (PVU) intended to convert luminous or mechanical energy into electrical energy, a wireless emitter (RF) that can dispatch messages to a remote receiver, a first electrical energy storage element (C1) connected to the energy generator (PVU) and intended to be charged on the basis of the electrical energy generated by the generator (PVU), so as to supply the wireless emitter (RF) in a first mode of operation of the control device and a second electrical energy storage element (C2) intended to supply the wireless emitter (RF) in a second mode of operation, the control device being characterized in that the second electrical energy storage element is connected to the generator (PVU) via a parallel set-up of a first resistor (R1) and of a first diode (D1), the cathode of the first diode being linked to the positive terminal of the generator (PVU).
The invention relates to a screen device (10) comprising a screen (16) movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, bearing on a load bar (12), and motorised by an installation comprising at least two winding units (24), each comprising a winding coil (26) associated with a driving gear motor (28), the winding coils (26) being guided to rotate relative to the box (18) mechanically independently from one another. A control circuit (32) synchronises the two winding units (24) by driving each gear motor (28) so as to ensure the horizontal position of the load bar. To that end, the control circuit (32) is connected to one or more sensors (34), for example accelerometers, delivering a signal representative of the levelness of the load bar.
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E06B 9/64 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids avec des rouleaux abaissables
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
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RANGE OF ELECTRIC ACTUATORS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MOTOR CONTAINED IN AN ACTUATOR BELONGING TO SUCH A RANGE
This range (100) of at least two actuators (1a; 1b; 1c; 1d), comprises a first actuator (1a), which includes a first motor (4a) delivering a first torque. The first motor (1a) comprises a first rotor and a first stator which are positioned coaxially around a first axis. The first rotor comprises a first rotor body which is surrounded by the first stator and the first stator is formed by a stator core comprising first pole pieces distributed on the exterior periphery of the first stator and projecting outward. The range (100) also comprises a second actuator (1b; 1c; 1d), which includes a second motor (4b; 4c; 4d), which second motor (4b; 4c; 4d) comprises a second rotor and a second stator. The second rotor and the second stator are positioned coaxially around a second axis, the second motor (4b; 4c; 4d) comprising a central core which is identical to said stator core that forms either the second rotor or the second stator and which comprises second pole pieces distributed on the external periphery of the second rotor or of the second stator and projecting outward, one of the second rotor and stator exhibiting a difference with respect to the first rotor and stator respectively.
The invention concerns a device for controlling a motor (M) comprising a stator and a rotor, the stator being provided with at least one winding, the motor (M) being controlled by a control module (COM), the control device comprising: -at least one transformation module (FPB1, FPB2, FPB3) for transforming a source signal (S1, S2, S3) taken from at least one of the terminals of the winding (A, B, C) into a floating image signal (S_FPB1, S_FPB2, S_FPB3) representative of a counter-electromotive force induced in the winding, the transformation module having: a time constant determined from characteristics of the motor (M) and/or characteristics of the control module (COM); at least one first terminal connected to said at least one of the terminals of the winding (A, B, C), and a second terminal, the first and second terminals being likely to have floating potential by
An apparatus (10) for winding a screen (12) comprises a winding drum (14) for winding the screen (12) which can rotate about an axis of rotation (16) with respect to a fixed frame of reference over more than one revolution between at least one first end-of-travel position and a second end-of-travel position, a motor assembly (30) comprising a motor (32) equipped with a stator (32.1) intended to be fixed to a fixed support (23, 26) and a rotor (32.2) kinematically connected to the winding drum (14). A first measurement assembly (51) comprises a first encoder (46) secured to the rotor (32.2), a first sensor for reading the first encoder (46) and generating a first counting signal when the first encoder (46) turns. First processing means (50) generate, as a function of the first counting signal, a first signal indicative of the position of the screen, which signal is monotonous when the drum moves from the first end-of-travel position to the second end-of-travel position. A second measurement assembly (64) makes it possible to detect at least one indexed position of the drum (14) per revolution of the drum in the fixed frame of reference. A calibration memory (56) stores at least one first calibration value for the first signal indicative of the position of the screen in the indexed position of the drum and at least one first quantitative algebraic comparison between a current value of the first signal indicative of the position of the screen as measured on passing through the indexed position during an observation phase and the first calibration value is delivered.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Moteurs électriques, motoréducteurs pour manoeuvrer les stores, écrans, rideaux, volets, fenêtres, trappes d'aération, serrures, portes, portes de garages, portails, barrières et grilles.
(2) Appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément commandes de contrôle électronique, interrupteurs d'alimentation et télécommandes pour commander, télécommander les moteurs de manoeuvre de stores, écrans, rideaux, volets, fenêtres, trappes d'aération, serrures, portes, portes de garage, portails, barrières et grilles. Appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément commandes de contrôle électronique, interrupteurs d'alimentation et télécommandes pour commander, télécommander les appareils d'éclairage. Appareils et instruments électriques ou électroniques, nommément commandes de contrôle électronique, interrupteurs d'alimentation et télécommandes de surveillance et d'alarme et leurs dispositifs de commande pour la protection des personnes, des biens et des bâtiments
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UNIT FOR MANAGING AND/OR CONTROLLING A HOME-AUTOMATION INSTALLATION AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF SUCH A MANAGEMENT AND/OR CONTROL UNIT
Method of operation of a home-automation installation management and/or control unit, the method comprising the following steps: reception of data relating to a first item of home-automation equipment integrated or installed within the home-automation installation, the data including at least a structural and/or functional characteristic of the first item of home-automation equipment, and following the step of receiving data, automatic generation of at least one scenario involving at least the first item of home-automation equipment.
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48.
ACTUATOR FOR DRIVING A BLIND WITH ADJUSTABLE SLATS AND BLIND COMPRISING SUCH AN ACTUATOR
An actuator (2) for driving a blind with adjustable slats, said actuator comprising a housing (20) inside which a motor (22) is installed, said motor driving a first output shaft (21) that projects on either side of the housing (20), characterised in that the actuator further comprises a second output shaft (23) of which the axis of rotation (X23) is parallel to and not coinciding with that of the first output shaft (21) and controlled coupling means (26) making it possible to selectively transmit a rotational movement from the first output shaft (21) to the second output shaft (23), and in that the second output shaft (23) projects on either side of the housing (20).
E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur
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METHOD OF OPERATION OF A CONTROL DEVICE OF AN INSTALLATION FOR A BUILDING IMPLEMENTING A STEP OF ADJUSTING A CLOCK USED TO DRIVE AN ITEM OF EQUIPMENT OF THE BUILDING
The method of operation of a control device of an installation for a building, preferably tertiary, whose control device comprises at least one first interface (7) configured in such a way as to be associated with a sunshine sensor (2), a clock (3) associated with a temporal data reference and at least one second interface (8) configured in such a way as to be associated with an item of equipment (4) intended to be driven as a function of a temporal value emanating from the clock (3), comprises a step (E1) of adjusting the reference of the clock (3) on the basis of at least one data item related to a sunshine measurement (2).
The invention relates to a building façade element (1), comprising at least one piece of electrical equipment (4, 5, 10), as well as a device (8) for monitoring the electrical equipment and means (9, 9', 91-94, L1, L1') for supplying electricity to the monitoring device (8). It also comprises means (9, 9', 93, 94, L2, L2') for connecting the monitoring device to a communication network. This façade element (1) is particularly easy to integrate into a building.
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
H02G 3/38 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes dans les murs, les sols ou les plafonds les câbles ou lignes étant installés dans des conduits ou des canalisations préétablis
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ACTUATOR FOR MANEUVERING A MOVABLE CLOSING, SUN PROTECTION, CONCEALING OR SCREEN ELEMENT AND OPERATING METHOD OF SUCH A MANEUVERING ACTUATOR
The invention relates to an operating method for an actuator, in particular an autonomous actuator, for manoeuvring a movable closing, sun protection, concealing or screen element, the actuator and/or the movable element comprising a photovoltaic panel designed to recharge an electricity storage battery for powering a motor of the actuator, the operating method comprising, as the result of an order to move the movable element, a phase for determining at least one first position of the actuator and/or the movable element in which the exposure of the photovoltaic panel to the light rays makes it possible to charge the electricity storage battery.
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
E04F 10/06 - Pare-soleil; Vélums en matériaux pour dômes non rigides, p.ex. en forte toile comportant un store à rouleau avec des moyens pour en maintenir une extrémité écartée du bâtiment
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR FOR A MOBILE ITEM OF EQUIPMENT IN BUILDING
The present invention relates to a method of controlling an actuator for a mobile item of equipment in building comprising the steps consisting in: deploying a model (M) linking at least one modelling parameter (P) with at least one characteristic physical quantity (C) of the environment or of the operation of the actuator exhibiting a temporal evolution; collecting a set of measurement values (VCm) relating to the at least one characteristic physical quantity (C) of the environment or of the operation of the actuator in the course of a measurement interval (Tm), each measurement value (VCm) being associated with an instant (Tm) of the measurement interval (Tm); determining or correcting at least one value (VP) of the at least one modelling parameter (P) in such a way that a modelled temporal evolution (Ee) defined on the basis of the application of the model (M) of the at least one value (VP) of modelling parameter (P) corresponds to or approaches an observed temporal evolution (Eo) of the characteristic physical quantity (C) determined on the basis of the set of measurement values (VCm); applying or correcting a definition of the operation of the actuator (1) as a function of a determined or corrected value (VP) of the at least one parameter (P). The present invention also relates to an actuator implementing such a method.
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E06B 9/00 - Ecrans ou dispositifs de protection pour ouvertures, avec ou sans mécanismes de manœuvre ou de fixation; Fermetures de même structure
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
G01C 21/02 - Navigation; Instruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes par des moyens astronomiques
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
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ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR FOR DRIVING A HOME AUTOMATION SCREEN
The invention relates to an electromechanical actuator for driving a home automation screen, comprising a motor, a reduction gear, and a brake which includes an input member (110), an output member (120), and a spring (130) provided with two folded tabs (132a, 132b). The spring-operated brake (105) includes a friction element (118) between the input member (110) and the output member (120). Said friction element (118) is rotatably secured to a first member (110), among the input member and the output member. The second member (120), among the input member and the output member, rubs against the friction element in the event of a relative rotation movement between the input member and the output member, about a central axis (X100) of the actuator.
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E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
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MOBILE UNIT FOR CONTROLLING THE COMFORT AND/OR SECURITY CONDITIONS IN A BUILDING
A mobile control unit comprising: - first communication elements (COM1) suitable for communication according to a local protocol (P1); - second communication elements (COM2) suitable for communication according to a second communication protocol (P2); - elements (IHM, MEM, Rx_COM2, Rx_COM1) for detecting at least one event (EVT) involving the sending of at least one message (MSG) to at least one piece of electrical equipment (11, 12, 13, 14, GTW); - elements (μΡ, MEM, COM1, COM2, IHM) for automatically selecting the communication elements (COM_TX) to use in order to send the at least one message (MSG); and - elements (μΡ, MEM, COM1, COM2) for generating the at least one message (MSG) on the basis of the detected event (EVT) and the selected communication elements (COM_TX).
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Communication method in a system comprising a power supply and communication entity and a home automation actuator
sending of a series of time-sequences of the response signal, representative of a series of information elements, each information element of this series, equal to the calibration information element, being represented by a time-sequence which is an image of the first calibration sequence.
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60.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELASTIC EXTENSIBLE SCREEN HAVING A VARIABLE DEGREE OF OPENING AND SUITABLE CONTROL DEVICE
In order to control the light or air permeability of an elastic extensible screen (1) disposed between an area to be protected and an external area, and having a permeability that varies with a pulling force exerted on the screen, a motorised mechanism (3) adjusts the pulling force on the screen in response to a setpoint signal, which can be determined on the basis of one or a plurality of signals from one or a plurality of sensors (12, 14, 15), in particular light sensors.
The invention relates to an element (12) for mounting a power supply device (5) for supplying power to an actuator (4) for controlling a movable screen (3), the actuator causing a drive shaft to rotate, wherein the mounting element includes a body (120) provided with a hole (125) for receiving at least a portion of the power supply device, and a longitudinal slot (126) on at least a portion of the body.
The invention relates to a motor-driven control device (1) for controlling a movable screen consisting of a windable canvas (3), the motor-driven control device including: an actuator (4) including a hollow casing (41) containing a gear motor; and a mounting flange (7a), characterized in that the flange (7a) includes a first mounting (11), extending from the flange along a first longitudinal axis (X-X') and engaging with the casing (41) of the actuator (4), in that it includes a second mounting (12) extending from the flange along a second axis (Ya-Ya', Z-Z') that is different from the first axis, and in that the hollow casing of the actuator, which is in particular a tubular hollow casing, is closed by the first mounting of the flange.
The invention relates to an automated home apparatus (10) that is provided with at least one rotary actuator (28) comprising a first portion (30) which is secured to a winding tube (22) of a canvas (18) of a movable screen (12A, 12B), and a second portion (32) secured to a balancing member (34), the first portion turning in relation to the second portion about a reference geometric axis (26) of the winding tube (22) for winding and unwinding the canvas (18), the winding tube (22) being suspended from the canvas (18) such that the reference geometric axis (26) moves vertically and perpendicularly relative to itself between a high position and a low position during the winding and unwinding of the canvas (18). The actuator (28) is controlled by a control unit (44) which is stationary in relation to the rotating actuator (28) and/or in relation to the balancing member (34) and connected to one or more inertial sensors (42, 60) that are stationary in relation to the balancing member (34), which can include an inclination sensor (42) or an accelerometer in particular. The signals of the inertial sensors can be used in particular for detecting an end-of-stroke position or the immediate position of the tube, in order to detect any malfunction of the apparatus, to initiate the start of a learning mode or to facilitate the setting of other actuators connected to other screens of the apparatus (10).
G01C 9/00 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p.ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/64 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids avec des rouleaux abaissables
64.
MOTOR-DRIVEN DRIVING DEVICE HAVING A WINDING SHAFT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING SAID DEVICE
The invention relates to a driving device (10) of a screen (38), comprising a winding shaft (12) driven by at least one electromagnetic actuator (14, 4A, 14B), between at least one wound position and one unwound position, which is provided with at least one inclination detection unit (22) associated with at least one reference axis (38, 138) and enabling static measurements of the inclination of the reference axis in the wound position. By detecting, when at a standstill, a static inclination of the reference axis (28, 128) in the wound position, it becomes possible to detect a position that is not in compliance, which makes it possible to, if applicable, initiate a corrective action, for example, a repositioning or a particular adjustment of the device.
Installation (INST) automatically controlling conditions of comfort and/or safety in a building comprising at least one electrical appliance (11, 12) of the building, a central control unit (10) intended for automatically transmitting messages to the at least one electrical appliance (11, 12) by way of a first communication medium (IB), characterized in that it furthermore comprises a multichannel control element (14) intended for automatically transmitting messages to the at least one electrical appliance (11, 12) by way of a second communication medium (RTS).
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66.
METHOD OF COMMUNICATING IN A HOME-AUTOMATION INSTALLATION
Method of communicating in an installation controlling in an automated manner conditions of comfort and/or of security in a building comprising at least one item of electrical equipment of the building able to receive messages by way of a first communication medium, a control element for the at least one item of electrical equipment and an analysis device, the method being implemented by the analysis device and characterized in that it comprises a step of receiving at least one part of a message travelling over the first communication medium, destined for the at least one item of electrical equipment; and a step of transmitting to the control element at least one item of information relating to the reception by the analysis device of the at least one message part.
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H04W 24/00 - Dispositions de supervision, de contrôle ou de test
67.
MOTORIZED CARRIAGE, SCREEN-MOVING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A CARRIAGE, SCREENING INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN INSTALLATION
This motorized carriage (100) for opening/closing a curtain is able to move along a rail thanks to a friction wheel (104) driven by an electric motor and pivot mounted in a casing (101) containing this electric motor. The casing is provided with at least two members (200A, 200B) for suspending it from the rail or from the rod and which comprise a support (208A, 208B) and/or a base element as well as at least one pivoting roller (201A, 201B, 202A, 202B). The casing (100) is equipped with at least one housing (109A, 109B) for partially accommodating and reversibly immobilizing each suspension member (200A, 200B), so that the pivoting rollers or the shoes of the suspension members are mounted removably on the casing. The support (208A, 208B) is mounted, removably and via a rotational movement (F4), in the housing (109A, 109B). Means (206A, 206B) allow the support to be immobilized about its axis of rotation. The movement assembly (E) comprises a casing (101) and at least two sets (J1, J2) of two suspension members (200A, 200B, 200A', 200B').
The invention relates to a motor-driven carriage (100) for opening/closing a curtain, including a housing (110) that is provided with two members (124, 126) for suspending the housing from a rail (50), wherein a friction wheel (112), which is driven by an electric motor and which is to contact at least one rolling surface (56, 57) of the rail, is rotatably mounted inside said housing. Said carriage (100) also includes a cradle (150) provided with two other members (155, 156) for suspending the cradle from the rail (50), which are separate from the members (124, 126) for suspending the housing (110), as well as means (153, 154) for coupling to the curtain. The cradle is mounted onto the housing (110) and is driven by the housing when the latter moves along the rail, the housing (110) and the cradle (150) optionally being capable of relative movement therebetween.
The present invention relates to an operating method for a communication device (DC) for remote control of an actuator (ACT) for a piece of mobile equipment (ME) in a building, comprising the steps consisting of: analysing a first received signal (RS) to determine if at least one sequence of the first received signal (RS) can be interpreted as being in accordance with a configuration communication mode which can be used by the communication device (DC); on receipt of at least one sequence of the first received signal which is in accordance with a configuration mode, defining said configuration communication mode (MCi) as the identified configuration communication mode; defining an operational communication mode (MUO) on the basis of the identified configuration communication mode (MCi); receiving a second signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO); and interpreting the second received signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO), in such a way as to identify control data in the second received signal (RS2).
A communication method and device for remote control of an actuator for mobile equipment in a building. The present invention concerns an operating method of a communication device (DC) for remote control of an actuator (ACT) for a piece of mobile equipment (ME) in a building, comprising the steps consisting of: receiving a first signal (RS) according to a determined configuration communication mode (MCi), defining an operational communication mode (MUO) on the basis of at least a portion of the content of the first received signal (RS), receiving a second signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO), and interpreting the second received signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO), in such a way as to identify control data in the second received signal (RS2). The invention also concerns a method for configuring a communication device of an actuator, and a communication device and a tool for configuring said device.
A method of communication of a home-automation actuator comprising an electric motor for driving a movable element in a building and two electrical terminals for supplying power to the actuator from a power supply and communication entity and for communicating between the actuator and the communication entity, the method comprising the steps of: - analysing a power supply signal provided by the power supply and communication entity; - generating a first temporal sequence of a response signal, representative of a predetermined calibration binary element, referred to as the first calibration sequence; - transmitting a series of temporal sequences of the response signal, representative of a series of binary elements, each binary element of this series, equal to the calibration binary element, being represented by a temporal image sequence of the first calibration sequence.
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E06B 9/00 - Ecrans ou dispositifs de protection pour ouvertures, avec ou sans mécanismes de manœuvre ou de fixation; Fermetures de même structure
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
72.
OPERATING METHOD OF A POWER SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION ENTITY AND AN ACTUATOR INTENDED TO BE PART OF A HOME-AUTOMATION SYSTEM
An operating method of a power supply and communication entity intended to be part of a system with at least one home-automation actuator comprising an electric motor for driving a movable element in a building, the power supply and communication entity comprising two electrical terminals for connection to the actuator, in order to supply power to the actuator and enable communication between the actuator and the power supply and communication entity, the method comprising two mutually exclusive operating modes, a command execution mode and a communication mode, a specific power supply signal corresponding to each operating mode, the method comprising the steps of: - selecting an operating mode, - generating a power supply signal between the terminals which is specific to the selected operating mode.
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G08C 19/00 - Systèmes de transmission de signaux électriques
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
73.
TUBULAR ELECTRIC DRIVE ACTUATOR FOR A HOME-AUTOMATION SCREEN, METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SUCH AN ACTUATOR AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH AN ACTUATOR
This method of assembling a tubular electric drive actuator (2), for a home-automation screen comprises steps consisting in: a) making, on the periphery of a first end (63A) of a reduction gear (6) directed towards it output shaft (61), at least one first relief (65) such that this end does not have a circular cross section; b) constructing, outside the tube, an assembly (E) comprising, in this order, at least the reduction gear (6), an electric motor (5), a control unit (7) and at least one part (82) of an interface head, by rotationally securing each of the elements of this assembly with each adjacent element; c) introducing (F0), into the tube (4) and through a second end (42), the assembly (E) constructed in step c), commencing with the reduction gear (6), until the output shaft (61) of the reduction gear overhangs from a first end (41) of the tube; d) rotationally securing the reduction gear (6) and the tube by a second relief (47) made at the first end (41) of the tube (4) and such that this end does not have a circular cross section, so that the second relief (47) engages with the first relief (65). The tubular electric actuator is characterized in that the first end (41) of the tube has a non-circular cross section whereas and engaged with the first end (63A) of the reduction gear (6) having a non-circular cross section, the tube and the reduction gear are secured in rotation about a winding axis of the screen, at their first respective ends (41, 63A).
The invention relates to a method for operating equipment for automatically controlling the conditions in a building, the equipment including a central control unit, electrical devices provided in areas of the building, and a sensor management unit including at least one sensor capable of measuring an input physical quantity, the method being characterized in that it includes: a step of modeling the building and the areas of the building; a step of obtaining least one first value of the input physical quantity measured by the at least one sensor; a step of iteratively determining, on the basis of at least one second value of the input physical quantity, the values of at least one output physical quantity of the model of the building and of the areas of the building; and a step of using the determined values to control the electrical devices provided in each area of the building.
G05D 23/20 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques avec un élément sensible présentant une variation de ses propriétés électriques ou magnétiques avec les changements de température
G05D 25/02 - Commande de la lumière, p.ex. intensité, couleur ou phase caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
Method of constructing a reference data structure and method of controlling an actuator. The present invention is aimed at a method of constructing a reference data structure (DR) comprising at least one setpoint parameter (PAR) for at least one actuator (12) of an item of equipment of a building-automation installation, comprising a step (S30) of generating the reference data structure (DR) comprising an association set ({CVE1j; VPi}) for associating between at least one determined value (VPi) corresponding to the at least one setpoint parameter and the determined combination (CVE1j) belonging to the set (E1) of functional data (CVE1) and a method of controlling at least one actuator (12) of an item of equipment of a building-automation installation, the method being implemented by the actuator (12) or by a controller (11) associated with said actuator (12) and comprising a step (E30) of controlling the at least one actuator (12) by applying a setpoint (Cs) determined as a function of the at least one setpoint parameter value (VP) selected in the reference data structure (DR) as well as a system comprising at least one computer (20) and at least one actuator (12) for the respective implementation of said methods.
This bowl (10) for an induction motor intended to be housed in the hollow body of a substantially longitudinal actuator for winding/unwinding sheets, screens, blinds or roller shutters, comprises an outer skirt (12) and an inner skirt (13), the outer skirt (12) and the inner skirt (13) defining, between them, a space (14) intended to receive a lead-out of a stator of the induction motor. Moreover, the inner skirt (13) is capable of being deformed in such a way as to restrict the space (14) between the inner skirt (13) and the outer skirt (12) in order to allow the insertion into the inner skirt (13) of means of supporting a rotor assembly.
Induction motor capable of being housed in a tubular actuator and method of assembling this motor. This motor (1) comprises: (i) a stator (2),(ii) a rotor assembly, (iii) a bowl (9) capable of protecting a bundle formed at one end (7) of the stator (2), the bowl (9) comprising an internal skirt (13), (iv) means of supporting the rotor assembly allowing the rotor assembly to rotate with respect to the stator (2), the support means comprising a bearing (21) positioned inside the internal skirt (13), the bearing (21) comprising a region that rests twice, axially and radially, against the stator (2).
The invention relates to a screen (1) including a load bar (2), a flexible element (3) supporting the load bar, and a controlled member (4) for winding the flexible member, wherein the member is controlled according to a method that comprises controlling the angular movement of the winding member (4) with a temporal set value (θ(t)) of the instantaneous angular position of the winding member, said temporal set value being predetermined from a profile representative of the desired instantaneous axial position for the load bar upon a movement between the first and second positions, using a polynomial function of a degree higher than or equal to 2, which approximates the relation between a value of the instantaneous axial position (H(t)) of the load bar and an instantaneous angular position (γ(t)) of the winding member (4).
According to the invention, each screen (1) of a group of screens is configured by a method in which a function is approximated, said function giving the instantaneous axial position (H(t)) of the load bar (2) thereof along an axis (Z) of translation in the form of a function having, as a variable, the instantaneous angular position (y(t)) of a winding device (4). The load bars of the screens are sequentially moved into a plurality of positions in which the load bars are aligned, and then the angular position (y(t)) of the winding device is determined. Next, the coefficients defining the approximation function of each screen are determined. The movement of the load bar of each screen is controlled by means of an instantaneous angular-position set value (θ(t)), which is in turn predetermined from a representative profile using the one-to-one approximation function.
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
80.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SCREEN, AND ACTUATOR SUITABLE FOR SUCH A METHOD
The invention relates to a method to be used for controlling a screen (1) including a load bar (2), a flexible element (4) supporting the load bar, and at least one controlled member for winding the flexible member, in order to move the load bar (2) between a first high or low position and a second low or high position, said movement resulting from an angular movement of the winding member. Said method is characterized in that it includes at least one step in which the angular movement of the of the winding member (52) is controlled with a temporal set value (θ(t)) of the instantaneous angular position (γ(t)) of the winding member (52).
The present invention relates to a system (10) for controlling at least one domestic appliance (21-27) fitted in a building (1), the system (10) comprising a control point (30) controlling the one or more domestic appliances (21-27) fitted in the building (1); a gateway (40) for communicating between the control point (30) and at least one mobile terminal (50) belonging to a user (U50) of the building (1); and at least one primary marker (81-84) that can be read by hardware and software recognition means of the mobile terminal (50), the primary marker (81-84) being associated with at least one preset domestic appliance (21-24). The system (10) is characterized in that the control point (30) either operates in a normal mode, the control point (30) independently controlling the domestic appliance, or operates in an advanced mode, the control point (30) controlling the domestic appliance (21-27) depending on information transmitted by the mobile terminal (50) communicating with the control point (30) via the gateway (40); and in that identification of the primary marker (81-84), by the identifying means (32) of the control point (30), permits the advanced mode to be activated so that the one or more domestic appliances (21-27) associated with this primary marker (81-84) can be controlled.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
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E06B 9/00 - Ecrans ou dispositifs de protection pour ouvertures, avec ou sans mécanismes de manœuvre ou de fixation; Fermetures de même structure
82.
COUPLING DEVICE, AND HOME AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE
The invention relates to a coupling device (200) to be installed between an output shaft and an input shaft, such as an output shaft of an electric motor and an input shaft of a reducing gear of an actuator for driving a screen or a hatch that is part of home-automation equipment for closure, solar protection, or projection. Said coupling device (200) includes a first member (201) which is rotatably secured, or suitable for being rotatably secured, to the output shaft, and which is provided with at least one longitudinal outer groove (2013), and a second member (202) which is rotatably secured, or suitable for being rotatably secured, to the input shaft, and which is provided with at least one longitudinal outer groove (2023). Said coupling device (200) further includes an element (203) for rotatably coupling the first and second members together, which has, on at least one surface (2031) thereof, at least two series (S1, S2) of lugs (204) projecting from said surface, wherein the lugs (204) are inserted into the longitudinal outer groove (2013) of the first member (201) and the longitudinal outer groove (2023) of the second member (202), respectively.
The invention relates to a head (2) of an electromechanical actuator (1) for controlling a roll-up element (10), including; an element (20, 24) for mechanically linking to a body (3) of the actuator without rotational play; at least two torque take-up arms (22, 22a, 22b) suitable for engaging with an accessory (8) for attaching to a frame (9); at least one first part (25a) capable of being deformed by torque which is applied to the actuator, wherein the actuator head is characterized in that the first deformable part is built into a first torque take-up arm (22a).
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/88 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour limiter le déroulement
The invention relates to an electric motor comprising a rotor and a coiled stator, the rotor comprising a shaft (21) and two disks (22a) that are rotatably fixed to the shaft and provided with permanent magnets (24), a so-called outer portion (312a, 312b, 312'a, 312'b) of the stator extending from each disk axially parallel to a rotational axis of the rotor and radially beyond same, from the axis. Said stator comprises a plurality of disjointed bars (31, 31') consisting of a magnetically conductive material, certain parts (312a, 312b, 312'a, 312'b) of which form the outer portion of the stator (30). The stator also comprises a carrier structure (32) holding the bars such that they are fixed in relation to each other, said carrier structure being mounted in such a way that it can rotate on the shaft (21), axially outside the two disks (22a). The outer portion of the stator extends parallel to the rotational axis, axially outside the disks (22a) of the rotor, up to the carrier structure.
H02K 21/12 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanents; Génératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants
H02K 29/08 - Moteurs ou génératrices à dispositifs de commutation non mécaniques, p.ex. tubes à décharge ou dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec des dispositifs détecteurs de la position utilisant des dispositifs à effet magnétique, p.ex. dispositifs à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistances
H02K 1/18 - Moyens de montage ou de fixation des parties magnétiques fixes sur ou aux structures constituant le stator
H02K 16/02 - Machines avec un stator et deux rotors
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
86.
SUN PROTECTION, CLOSURE OR BLACKOUT APPARATUS COMPRISING A BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY UNIT FOR AN ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCH AN APPARATUS
The invention relates to a sun protection, closure or blackout apparatus (INST) comprising at least one actuator (ACT) powered by a main power source (ALIM) and a mobile element (COV) that can be moved by the actuator between two end-of-travel positions, i.e. high (LS1) and low (LS2). In addition, the invention comprises a back-up power supply unit (SC) provided with means (C2) for establishing a reversible electrical connection to the actuator (ACT), said means being designed to supply the actuator with electrical power for the operation thereof when the main power supply source is not available. The back-up power supply unit (SC) comprises a first electrical power storage unit (ST1), of which the maximum stored power is sufficient for multiple partial movements of the mobile element (COV) and the maximum delivered electrical power (Pmax) is sufficient only for one partial movement of the mobile element (COV) by the actuator between the end-of-travel positions.
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p.ex. batterie tampon
H02J 9/06 - Circuits pour alimentation de puissance de secours ou de réserve, p.ex. pour éclairage de secours dans lesquels le système de distribution est déconnecté de la source normale et connecté à une source de réserve avec commutation automatique
87.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR-DRIVEN MOBILE SCREEN HAVING ADJUSTABLE SLATS
The invention relates to a method for controlling a motor-driven mobile screen having adjustable slats by means of an electromechanical actuator in a building, the control being implemented from a control interface including at least one control button for extending the screen and an element for assisting in the movement for adjusting the slats. The invention also relates to a control interface for implementing the method.
The invention relates to a motorized operating device (100; 100'; 100") for operating a movable screen, having a roll-up canvas (2), of a window covering or projection screen device (1, 1', 1"), the motorized operating device being intended to be suspended by the canvas and comprising: a wind-up tube (4) which is movable about a first axis (X1-X1') and on which the canvas is intended to be wound up, an actuator (5) disposed at least partially in the tube, a first means (6, 6a) for fastening a first end of the canvas to the wind-up tube, the weight of the operating device creating a canvas unwinding torque, characterized in that it comprises a means (6b, 7, 7', 7", 8, 9a, 9b) for compensating for the unwinding torque, said means acting exclusively by interaction with the weight and/or with the canvas.
E06B 9/64 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids avec des rouleaux abaissables
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
89.
METHOD OF OPERATION OF AN ACTUATOR USED TO OPERATE A ROLLER SHUTTER
Method of operation of an actuator used to operate a rollable mobile element used for sealing, closing or protection against the sun, the mobile element comprising slats which can be stacked up and which are joined together by perforated portions, the actuator being provided with a means of measuring a parameter associated with the movement of the mobile element, the method comprising the following steps: - analysing the variations in the parameter over the course of the movement of the mobile element; - determining a reference position from this analysis; said method furthermore comprising a step of using this reference position in executing an action of resetting a means of determining the position of the mobile element used for sealing, closing or protection against the sun and/or in executing an action of defining a position of the mobile element that gives rise to a change in speed of the actuator.
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/88 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour limiter le déroulement
Method of operating a mobile control unit intended to form part of a home-automation installation comprising elements including items of equipment fixed in a building, the elements of the installation communicating over a home-automation network, each element being furnished with an identifier which is specific to it and with an authentication key, termed "common key", identical for all the elements of the home-automation network and authenticating an element's membership to the home-automation network, characterized in that it comprises: - a step of locating the mobile control unit with respect to a contour containing the elements of the home-automation installation, the mobile unit comprising a means of network linking to the home-automation network, - a step of automatic invalidation of the common key contained in the mobile control unit in the case where the mobile control unit is situated outside the contour.
Method of operating a home-automation installation comprising elements including items of equipment fixed in a building and including a mobile unit for controlling the items of equipment, the elements communicating over a home-automation network, each element being furnished with an identifier which is specific to it and with an authentication key specific to the home-automation network, termed "common key", identical for all the elements and authenticating an element's membership of the home-automation network, characterized in that it comprises: a step of locating the mobile control unit with the aid of a locating means included at least partially in the mobile control unit and delivering an item of position information, then a step of pinpointing using at least the item of position information to pinpoint a particular item of equipment, the pinpointing step allowing the identification of the particular item of equipment in a mode of use of the home-automation installation and allowing the locating of the particular item of equipment in a mode of configuration of the home-automation installation.
Method of operating a mobile control unit intended to form successively and alternately part : of a first home-automation installation, and of a second home-automation installation, characterized in that it comprises: a step of locating the mobile control unit in relation to the first home-automation installation and/or in relation to the second home-automation installation, a step of automatically selecting a common key in the mobile control unit, according to the result of the locating step.
The invention relates to a movement sensor (1) for emitting a signal upon detecting the movement of a windable element (10) of a home automated closure device (100), the movement sensor comprising a housing (2) capable of fixing said sensor externally to a loading bar (18) positioned at a free end of the windable element, said housing comprising at least: a measurement and processing means (43) placed on a first printed circuit (47); an energy storage means (41); and an inertial conditional supply means (42).
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
E06B 9/88 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour limiter le déroulement
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DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE FOR CLOSING A BUILDING AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE
Device (10) for controlling a device (100) for closing a building, the closure device comprising a mobile panel (20) and a ventilation means (40), characterized in that the control device comprises a carriage (55) able to move relative to the mobile panel, the carriage driving the mobile panel when the carriage is immobilized relative to the mobile panel and causing a change in state of the ventilation means when the carriage moves with respect to the mobile panel.
E06B 7/10 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p.ex. à travers des doubles fenêtres; Aménagement de rosaces de ventilation par structure particulière des éléments de châssis
E05B 53/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures par transmissions mécaniques, p.ex. à distance
Device (10) for controlling the state of a mobile panel (20) of the sliding type of a device (100) for closing a building, characterized in that it comprises a transmission chain (51) which is pushed by a drive device (50) in order to manoeuvre the movable panel in a first direction and which is pulled by the drive device in order to manoeuvre the movable panel in a second direction, a free part (51*) of the chain being intended to be housed in a vertical fixed frame member (12) of the closure device and the chain being intended to be guided in a horizontal upper fixed frame member of the movable panel.
The invention relates to an operating method for a device including an electromechanical actuator controlling a movable closure or blackout element for an opening in a building, the actuator controlling the movable element in a first and in a second direction of movement and including a means for automatically determining the direction of movement of the movable element for each direction of rotation of the actuator, wherein said means is operative during any path traveled by the movable element during movements, said method being characterized in that the actuator is associated with a mobile user control point and is capable of receiving a first movement command and a second movement command issued by the mobile user control point and further characterized in that the method includes a step consisting of automatic correlation between a direction of rotation of the actuator and a movement command, implemented by the reception of either a first or second movement command, without imposing a particular movement.
E05F 15/20 - commandés par des moyens d'action automatique, p.ex. par des cellules photo-électriques, par des ondes électriques, par des thermostats, par la pluie, par le feu
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
G08C 17/00 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil
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MOTORIZED CARRIAGE FOR A CURTAIN, AND CONCEALMENT FACILITY COMPRISING SUCH A CARRIAGE
This motorized carriage (100b) for opening/closing a screen moves along a rail (50) by means of a friction wheel (140b) that is rotated by a motor and is in contact with at least one running surface (53, 54) of the rail. The contact force (FT) between the friction wheel (140b) and the running surface can be regulated by a presser means (164b) that enables the contact force (FT) to be varied according to a resistive force (RT) that depends on the load pulled or pushed by the carriage (100b) as it moves (F1).
Method of controlling at least one motorised means providing the natural ventilation of a premises, with the aid of a control device linked at least to a first sensor measuring a quality of the air and disposed in the premises, as well as a control device implementing the method.
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
The invention relates to a method for controlling at least one home-automation device, which is connected to a control means (10, 30) via a home-automation network over which control orders are sent to the home-automation device, using a supervision device (50) connected to the home-automation network, as well as to a supervision device implementing the method.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
