Refrigerator
US-2018283077-A1 · Oct 4, 2018 · US
Body comprising parts which are pivotable between two positions, driven by an electric motor
US12378809B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12378809-B2 |
| Application number | US-202118031885-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Publication date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
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The present invention relates to a body, in particular a cabinet, with a part that can be pivoted between two positions by an electric motor, for example a door or panel. During its closing movement, the body, in particular the cabinet, actuates a control device that activates the motor. A separate sensor, which reacts to the movements of the control device and by means of which the motor output can be changed, is arranged between the control device and the motor.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A body with a part that can be pivoted between two positions via an electric motor, the part is configured to actuate a control device in the course of its closing movement activating the motor, wherein a separate sensor is arranged between the control device and the motor, wherein the separate sensor is responsive to movements of the control device, wherein the separate sensor is configured to activate the motor in response to movements of the control device, wherein the control device carries two separate permanent magnets arranged at a distance from one another, wherein the sensor is arranged between the two magnets, wherein the control device exerts linear reciprocating movements in the course of its actuation. 2. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the two permanent magnets are spaced apart from each other in the direction of movement of the control device. 3. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the two permanent magnets lie on a line that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the control device. 4. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located along the direction of movement of the control device within a recess formed within the control device. 5. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located laterally next to the control device. 6. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the two magnets include magnetic poles, wherein the two magnets are aligned with the same magnetic poles towards each other in direction of the sensor. 7. The body according to claim 1 , wherein during the movement of the control device, the relative position of the sensor can be changed in relation to the two magnets. 8. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a Hall sensor whose output signal controls the motor.
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- What does patent US12378809B2 cover?
- The present invention relates to a body, in particular a cabinet, with a part that can be pivoted between two positions by an electric motor, for example a door or panel. During its closing movement, the body, in particular the cabinet, actuates a control device that activates the motor. A separate sensor, which reacts to the movements of the control device and by means of which the motor outpu…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Held Wolfgang, Grass Gmbh
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E05F15/611. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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