EP3418483B1 - Method for adjusting a motorised drive device for a swinging gate - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a method of adjusting a motorized drive device for a swing gate.

In general, the present invention relates to the field of swing gates comprising a motorized drive device setting a screen in motion following a rotational movement.

The motorized drive device allows the screen to be moved between at least a first position and at least a second position.

The motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator of a movable closing element, such as a gate, a grille or any other equivalent material, hereinafter called a screen.

We already know the document FR 3 019 579 A1 which describes a motorized drive device for a swing gate, which includes a screen. The motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator, which includes an electric motor, a motion transmission system, a housing, a cover and an end-of-travel position sensor.

The motion transmission system consists of a threaded rod and a nut. The threaded rod is rotated by the electric motor. The nut is moved in translation on the threaded rod.

The housing comprises a first part and a second part. The first part forms a first housing inside which the electric motor is arranged. The second part forms a second housing inside which the motion transmission system is arranged. The first and second parts of the housing are assembled together. The cover is assembled on the housing and covers one face of the second part of the housing. The sensor is arranged between the second part of the housing and the cover.

Such an electromechanical actuator is provided to allow the cover to slide relative to the second part of the housing by means of guide elements, so as to be able to access the sensor arranged between the cover and the second part of the housing.

However, when putting the motorized drive device into operation, an adjustment of the first and second positions of the screen is necessary, since each installation has specific features, such as, for example, the opening angle of the screen and the closing angle of the screen in relation to, in particular, a fence, a building and obstacles.

The document is also known US 2011/0302841 A1 which describes a device motorized drive of a swing gate. The swing gate comprises a screen. The motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator. The electromechanical actuator comprises an electric motor, a motion transmission system, a housing, a first and a second end-of-travel position sensors. The housing comprises a first part and a second part. The first part forms a first housing inside which the electric motor is arranged. The second part forms a second housing inside which the motion transmission system is arranged. The first and second parts of the housing are assembled together. The electromechanical actuator also comprises a magnet. The magnet is secured to a movable element of the motion transmission system. The first sensor is a magnetic detection sensor. The first sensor is configured to cooperate with the magnet. In addition, a movement of the first sensor relative to the second part of the housing is possible by means of a sliding slide, arranged at the lower face of the second part of the housing.

The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a method for adjusting a motorized drive device of a home automation closing installation making it possible to adjust at least one end-of-travel position of the motorized drive device in a simple, ergonomic manner and with easy access.

• le dispositif d'entraînement motorisé comprenant au moins :
  • un actionneur électromécanique, et
  • une unité électronique de contrôle,
• l'actionneur électromécanique comprenant au moins :
  • un moteur électrique,
  • un système de transmission de mouvement,
  • un carter, le carter comprenant une première partie, la première partie formant un premier logement à l'intérieur duquel est disposé le moteur électrique, et une deuxième partie, la deuxième partie formant un deuxième logement à l'intérieur duquel est disposé le système de transmission de mouvement, les première et deuxième parties du carter étant assemblées entre elles,
  • un capot, le capot étant assemblé sur le carter et recouvrant au moins une face de la deuxième partie du carter, et
  • un premier capteur de position de fin de course, le premier capteur étant disposé entre la deuxième partie du carter et le capot.

For this purpose, the present invention relates to a method for adjusting a motorized drive device for a swing gate, the swing gate comprising at least one screen,

• the motorized drive device comprising at least:
  • an electromechanical actuator, and
  • an electronic control unit,
• the electromechanical actuator comprising at least:
  • an electric motor,
  • a motion transmission system,
  • a housing, the housing comprising a first part, the first part forming a first housing inside which the electric motor is arranged, and a second part, the second part forming a second housing inside which the motion transmission system is arranged, the first and second parts of the housing being assembled together,
  • a hood, the hood being assembled on the housing and covering at least one face of the second part of the crankcase, and
  • a first end-of-travel position sensor, the first sensor being arranged between the second part of the housing and the cover.

According to the invention, the electromechanical actuator further comprises at least one magnet, the magnet being secured to a mobile element of the motion transmission system. Furthermore, the first sensor is a magnetic detection sensor, the first sensor being configured to cooperate with the magnet.

• retrait du capot par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter,
• déplacement de l'écran jusqu'à une première position de fin de course,
• déplacement du premier capteur par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter en direction de l'aimant,
• indication de positionnement du premier capteur en vis-à-vis de l'aimant,
• maintien en position du premier capteur par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter,
• assemblage du capot par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter,
• suite à l'étape d'assemblage du capot par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter, une étape d'embrayage du moteur électrique par rapport au système de transmission, et
• suite à l'étape d'embrayage, une étape d'auto-apprentissage mise en oeuvre par l'unité électronique de contrôle du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé.

Furthermore, the method comprises at least the following steps:

• removal of the hood relative to the second part of the crankcase,
• moving the screen to a first end-of-travel position,
• displacement of the first sensor relative to the second part of the housing in the direction of the magnet,
• indication of positioning of the first sensor opposite the magnet,
• maintaining the position of the first sensor relative to the second part of the housing,
• assembly of the hood in relation to the second part of the casing,
• following the step of assembling the hood relative to the second part of the casing, a step of engaging the electric motor relative to the transmission system, and
• following the clutch engagement step, a self-learning step implemented by the electronic control unit of the motorized drive device.

Thus, adjusting the position of the first sensor relative to the second part of the housing makes it possible to set an end-of-travel position of the motorized drive device in a simple, ergonomic manner and with easy access.

In this way, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor relative to the second part of the casing is implemented without having to disassemble the electromechanical actuator relative to a fixed support and the screen of the swing gate.

Furthermore, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor relative to the second part of the housing is easy to implement, thanks to the removal of the cover relative to the second part of the housing, which delimits a space inside which the first sensor is arranged.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, prior to the step of moving the screen to the first end-of-travel position, the method comprises a step of disengaging the electric motor relative to the transmission system.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the movement of the first sensor is implemented by a translational movement, following the longitudinal direction of the second part of the casing.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the step of holding the first sensor in position relative to the second part of the casing is implemented by screwing a pressure screw passing through an opening made in the first sensor and bearing against a surface of the second part of the casing.

• avant l'étape de retrait du capot par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter, une étape de démontage de l'embout par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter, et
• après l'étape d'assemblage du capot par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter, une étape de montage de l'embout par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the electromechanical actuator further comprises a tip, the tip being assembled at one end of the cover. Furthermore, the method comprises the following steps:

• before the step of removing the cover relative to the second part of the casing, a step of dismantling the end piece relative to the second part of the casing, and
• after the step of assembling the cover relative to the second part of the casing, a step of mounting the end piece relative to the second part of the casing.

According to a preferred feature of the invention, the first sensor comprises a light source. Furthermore, the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor opposite the magnet is implemented visually, by operating the light source.

According to another preferred characteristic of the invention, the electromechanical actuator further comprises a second end-of-travel position sensor, the second sensor being arranged between the second part of the housing and the cover, the second sensor being a magnetic detection sensor, the second sensor being configured to cooperate with the magnet.

• déplacement de l'écran jusqu'à une deuxième position de fin de course,
• déplacement du deuxième capteur par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter en direction de l'aimant,
• indication de positionnement du deuxième capteur en vis-à-vis de l'aimant, et
• maintien en position du deuxième capteur par rapport à la deuxième partie du carter.

Furthermore, the method comprises the following steps, implemented following the step of holding the first sensor in position relative to the second part of the casing and before the step of assembling the cover relative to the second part of the casing:

• moving the screen to a second end position,
• displacement of the second sensor relative to the second part of the housing towards the magnet,
• indication of positioning of the second sensor opposite the magnet, and
• holding the second sensor in position relative to the second part of the housing.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the movement of the second sensor is implemented by a translational movement, following the longitudinal direction of the second part of the casing.

According to another preferred feature of the invention, the second sensor comprises a light source. Furthermore, the step of indicating the positioning of the second sensor opposite the magnet is implemented visually, by operating the light source.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the self-learning step is implemented from an intermediate position of the screen, the intermediate position being located between the first end-of-travel position and a second end-of-travel position.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, during the self-learning step, the electronic control unit implements two screen opening and closing cycles, the first screen opening and closing cycle being implemented at a reduced screen movement speed and the second screen opening and closing cycle being implemented at a nominal screen movement speed.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the method comprises a step of controlling the holding of the screen in position in the first end-of-travel position.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, in the case where the result of the control step is unsatisfactory, the method comprises a step of implementing a parameter for correcting the first end-of-travel position implemented by the electronic control unit, during a movement of the screen to the first end-of-travel position.

• la figure 1 est une vue schématique de dessus d'une installation domotique de fermeture conforme à un mode de réalisation de l'invention, où l'installation domotique de fermeture comprend un dispositif d'entraînement motorisé conforme à l'invention ;
• la figure 2 est une vue schématique de face d'un actionneur électromécanique du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé illustré à la figure 1, où un capot d'un carter de l'actionneur électromécanique a été ôté ;
• la figure 3 est une vue schématique éclatée en perspective de l'actionneur électromécanique illustré à la figure 2 ; et
• les figures 4 à 11 sont des vues schématiques en perspective de l'actionneur électromécanique illustrant un procédé de réglage du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé conforme à un mode de réalisation de l'invention.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description, given with reference to the attached drawings, given as non-limiting examples:

• there figure 1 is a schematic top view of a home automation closing installation according to one embodiment of the invention, where the home automation closing installation comprises a motorized drive device according to the invention;
• there figure 2 is a schematic front view of an electromechanical actuator of the motorized drive device illustrated in figure 1 , where a cover of an electromechanical actuator housing has been removed;
• there figure 3 is an exploded schematic perspective view of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in figure 2 ; And
• THE Figures 4 to 11 are schematic perspective views of the electromechanical actuator illustrating a method of adjusting the motorized drive device according to one embodiment of the invention.

First of all, we describe, with reference to the figure 1 , a home automation closing installation in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

The home automation closing installation 1 comprises a swing gate 2 and a motorized drive device 3.

The swing gate 2 is installed at an opening 7 made in a fence. The swing gate 2 makes it possible to selectively close the opening 7.

Alternatively, the opening is made in a building or enclosure.

The swing gate 2 of the home automation closing installation 1 is a barrier that can be moved by horizontal rotation.

The motorized drive device 3 comprises an electromechanical actuator 4, in particular of the linear type.

The swing gate 2 includes at least one screen 5.

Here, the screen 5 is mounted oscillating around a rotation shaft 6 theoretically substantially vertical and perpendicular to the plane of the figure 1 .

Furthermore, the electromechanical actuator 4 is configured to move the screen 5 of the swing gate 2.

Thus, the screen 5 of the swing gate 2 is driven in movement by the motorized drive device 3 and, more particularly, by the electromechanical actuator 4.

The motorized drive device 3 sets the screen 5 of the swing gate 2 in motion between at least a first position and at least a second position, corresponding respectively to a closed position and an open position.

In this embodiment, the screen 5 is a movable closing element, such as a gate, a grille or any other equivalent material.

The electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a first part connected to the screen 5 and a second part connected to the fence.

The rear end of the electromechanical actuator 4 is articulated on a fixed support 8 of the enclosure, so as to oscillate around a transverse shaft 49 substantially parallel to the rotation shaft 6 of the screen 5 and close to it.

The screen 5 is driven by the electromechanical actuator 4 and movable between the open position and the closed position.

The electromechanical actuator 4 of the motorized drive device 3 comprises at least a casing 9, an electric motor 10 and a motion transmission system 11.

The swing gate 2 of the home automation closing installation 1, in particular the screen 5, is driven by the electromechanical actuator 4 and movable between the first position, closed, and the second position, open.

The motorized drive device 3 comprises an electronic control unit 12.

The electromechanical actuator 4 is controlled by the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

Here, and as illustrated in the figure 1 , the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is arranged inside the housing 9 of the electromechanical actuator 4.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 comprises hardware and/or software means. By way of non-limiting example, the hardware means may comprise at least one microcontroller.

The electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 is capable of operating the electric motor 10 of the electromechanical actuator 4 and, in particular, of enabling the electric motor 10 to be supplied with electrical energy.

Thus, the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3 controls, in particular, the electric motor 12, so as to open or close the screen 5 of the swing gate 2.

In one embodiment, the motorized drive device 3 also comprises a control interface 13, 14 functionally connected to the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

As shown in the figure 1 , the control interface 13, 14 is connected, by a wireless connection, to the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

Alternatively, the connection between the control interface 13, 14 and the electronic control unit 12 is wired.

The control interface 13, 14 comprises a control keyboard provided with selection elements and, optionally, display elements.

By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may be push buttons or sensitive keys, the display elements may be light-emitting diodes, an LCD display (acronym for the English term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT display (acronym for the English term “Thin Film Transistor”).

The control interface 13, 14 allows a user to adjust parameters and/or control the motorized drive device 3 and, in particular, the electromechanical actuator 4 associated with the swing gate 2, by pressing one of the elements of selection.

The control interface 13, 14 may comprise, for example, a local control unit 13, in particular a remote control.

The local control unit 13 can be connected, by wired or wireless connection, to a central control unit 14.

The electronic control unit 12, the local control unit 13 or the central control unit 14 may be in communication with a weather station located on or near a piece of land delimited by the fence and including, in particular, one or more sensors that can be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a wind speed or even a brightness. When the opening 7 is provided in an enclosure or a building, this weather station is remoted outside this enclosure or this building.

The central control unit 14 can also be in communication with a server 42, so as to control the motorized drive device 3 according to data made available remotely via a communication network, in particular an internet network which can be connected to the server 42.

The electronic control unit 12 also comprises a module for receiving orders, in particular radioelectric orders emitted by an order transmitter, such as the remote control 13 intended to control the electromechanical actuator 4. The order receiving module can also allow the reception of orders transmitted by wired means.

The motorized drive device 3 is configured to execute the opening or closing commands of the swing gate 2 of the home automation closing installation 1, which can be issued by the control interface 13, 14.

We will now describe in more detail and with reference to the Figures 1 to 3 , the electromechanical actuator 4 belonging to the home automation installation for closing the figure 1 .

The electromechanical actuator 4 further comprises a reducer 50. The reducer 50 is mounted between the electric motor 10 and the motion transmission system 11.

The electric motor 10 is configured to reversibly drive the motion transmission system 11 in rotation, that is to say in a clockwise direction of rotation and in a counterclockwise direction of rotation.

Here, the motion transmission system 11 comprises a mobile element 15 configured to be connected to the screen 5.

The motion transmission system 11 comprises a threaded rod 16 and a nut 17. The threaded rod 16 is driven in rotation by the electric motor 10 and, in in the present case, by the reducer 50. In addition, the nut 17 is moved in translation on the threaded rod 16.

Advantageously, the movable element 15 is formed by means of the nut 17.

Here, the nut 17 comprises a first element commonly called a “nut holder”. Furthermore, the nut 17 comprises a second element commonly called a “nut”.

The threaded rod 16 is mounted in rotation inside the casing 9 around an axis of rotation X.

The threaded rod 16 is supported by at least one bearing, not shown, and in particular by two bearings.

The casing 9 comprises a first part 18 and a second part 19. The first part 18 of the casing 9 forms a first housing inside which the electric motor 10 is arranged. Furthermore, the second part 19 of the casing 9 forms a second housing inside which the motion transmission system 11 is arranged. The first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9 are assembled together.

Advantageously, the first housing of the first part 18 of the casing 9 is separate from the second housing of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the electric motor 10 is fixed in the first part 18 of the housing 9. Furthermore, the threaded rod 16 of the motion transmission system 11 is stationary, in the axial direction, in the housing 9 and, in particular, in the second part 19 of the housing 9.

Thus, the threaded rod 16 is protected inside the second part 19 of the casing 9.

In this way, only the nut 17 is configured to be moved along the rotation axis X and the threaded rod 16. Furthermore, the nut 17 is configured to be moved inside the second part 19 of the housing 9. The nut 17 is moved on the threaded rod 16 depending on the direction of rotation of the electric motor 10.

In this exemplary embodiment, the movable element 15 is housed in a bore, not shown, formed in a fixing lug 20 connected to the screen 5.

Thus, this connection prevents the nut 17 from rotating around the axis of rotation X of the threaded rod 16.

Here and in a non-limiting manner, the fixing lug 20 is fixed to the screen 5 by means of fixing screws.

When the threaded rod 16 is rotated in a first direction of rotation, for example clockwise, by the electric motor 10, the nut 17 is moved, for example, from a free end of the second part 19 of the housing 9 towards the first part 18 of the casing 9, so as to exert traction on the screen 5, and consequently to open the screen 5 of the swing gate 2.

Furthermore, when the threaded rod 16 is rotated in a second direction of rotation, i.e. in the opposite direction, for example counterclockwise, by the electric motor 10, the nut 17 is moved from the first part 18 of the casing 9 towards the free end of the second part 19 of the casing 9, so as to exert a thrust on the screen 5, and consequently to close the screen 5 of the swing gate 2.

Advantageously, the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9 are made of metallic material and, preferably, of aluminum.

Here, the first part 18 of the casing 9 is a profiled element.

Thus, the first part 18 of the casing 7 is a single-piece assembly connecting four faces together, an upper face 18a, a lower face 18b and two side faces 18c, so as to guarantee its rigidity.

Here, and as illustrated in the figure 3 , the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 is a solid face.

Alternatively, not shown, the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 comprises a recess.

Here, the second part 19 of the casing 9 is devoid of a lower wall. A lower plane of the second part 19 of the casing 9 comprises a longitudinal recess 21.

Alternatively, not shown, the second part 19 of the casing 9 may also comprise a lower wall inside which the longitudinal recess 21 is provided.

The electromechanical actuator 4 further comprises a cover 22. The cover 22 is assembled on the casing 9 and covers at least one face of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 4.

Advantageously, the cover 22 also at least partially covers one face of the first part 18 of the casing 9, in particular the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 4.

Here, the cover 22 is produced by a separate wall from the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9.

Thus, the electromechanical actuator 4 formed by means of the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9 comprises a common element constituted by the cover 22 covering, on the one hand, the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, on the other hand, at least in part the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9.

In this way, the covering at least in part of the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 and of the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 7 by the cover 22 makes it possible to improve the perceived quality of the electromechanical actuator 4 and, in particular, to convey a perception of robustness through a single-piece appearance obtained by the use of the cover 22 as a common part between the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9.

The cover 22 is thus arranged above the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and above the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Furthermore, the distribution of the forces of the connection between the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9 of the electromechanical actuator 4 can be improved through the cover 22 covering at least in part the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 and the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Furthermore, the covering at least in part of the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 and of the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9 by the cover 22 makes it possible to mask the connection between the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9.

The cover 22 thus constitutes effective protection against dust and a relatively flat surface which is easy to clean.

Here, the cover 22 covers the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9 over its entire length.

The casing 9 has an exposed side. The exposed side of the casing 9 corresponds to the external side of the electromechanical actuator 4, in other words the side facing the weather and the sun.

Here, the exposed side of the casing 9 is the upper side thereof in the assembled position of the electromechanical actuator 4 relative to the swing gate 2. Furthermore, the exposed side of the casing 9 corresponds to the upper face 18a, 19a, respectively, of the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the second part 19 of the casing 9 comprises a profiled element.

Here, the second part 19 of the casing 9 comprises the upper face 19a and two side faces 19c. The upper face 19a extends between the two side faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

The profiled element of the second part 19 of the casing 9 forms a hollow body comprising the longitudinal recess 21 in a lower plane of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the movable element 15 is configured to be moved through the longitudinal recess 21, when the electric motor 10 is activated.

Preferably, the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9 are assembled together by first guide elements 23, so as to form a solid assembly.

Advantageously, the first guide elements 23 of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 are sliding connection elements.

Thus, the assembly of the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9 is carried out by sliding between the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9, along the first guide elements 23.

Furthermore, the sliding of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 by means of the first guide elements 23 makes it possible to access, in particular from above the electromechanical actuator 4, a space E defined between the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular during an installation or maintenance operation of the electromechanical actuator 4, so as to facilitate the handling by the operator.

The electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a first end-of-travel position sensor 24a. The first sensor 24a is arranged between the second part 19 of the casing 9, more particularly the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9, and the cover 22.

The first sensor 24a is associated with a first end-of-travel position of the nut 17 relative to the threaded rod 16. The first end-of-travel position of the nut 17 relative to the threaded rod 16 corresponds to the first position of the screen 5, in other words the closed position.

Preferably, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a second end-of-travel position sensor 24b. The second sensor 24b is arranged between the second part 19 of the casing 9, more particularly the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9, and the cover 22.

The second sensor 24b is associated with a second end-of-travel position of the nut 17 relative to the threaded rod 16. The second end-of-travel position of the nut 17 relative to the threaded rod 16 corresponds to the second position of the screen 5, in other words the open position.

The positioning of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, of the second sensor 24b at the level of the space E defined between the second part 19 of the casing 9 and the cover 22 allows easy access to them, following removal of the cover 22.

The first sensor 24a is a magnetic detection sensor.

Similarly, the second sensor 24b is a magnetic detection sensor.

Advantageously, the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b respectively have a housing 43 and a detection element 44, as illustrated in figures 6 And 9 .

Here, the housing 43 of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, of the second sensor 24b is made of a plastic material.

Preferably, the detection element 44 of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, of the second sensor 24b is a Reed bulb.

Advantageously, the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b are respectively held in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 by holding elements 38.

Advantageously, the holding elements 38 of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, of the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 are sliding connection elements.

Thus, the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b can be moved relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 by sliding by means of the holding elements 38.

Here, the holding elements 38 comprise rims, so as to form slides inside which the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b are held.

Preferably, the holding elements 38 extend along the longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, in particular, along the entire length of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

In the example embodiment illustrated in figures 3 And 5 has 11 , the first guide elements 23 of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 and the holding elements 38 of the first sensor 24a and, possibly, of the second sensor 24b are produced through the same elements belonging to the second part 19 of the casing 9.

The electromechanical actuator 4 further comprises at least one magnet 25.

Here, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a single magnet 25.

Alternatively, not shown, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises two magnets 25. In such a case, each magnet 25 is arranged at one end of the nut 17.

In the following description, the expression "magnet 25" is used to designate one or more magnets depending on the configuration of the electromechanical actuator 4.

The magnet 25 is integral with the movable element 15 of the motion transmission system 11 and, more particularly, assembled on the nut 17 of the motion transmission system 11.

Advantageously, the magnet 25 is arranged inside the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Following the electrical activation of the electromechanical actuator 4 generating a movement of the nut 17 on the threaded rod 16, when the magnet 25 is moved in the vicinity of the first sensor 24a or, possibly, of the second sensor 24b, a signal is sent to the electronic control unit 12, corresponding to the positioning of the magnet 25 opposite the first sensor 24a or, possibly, of the second sensor 24b.

The determination of the position of the magnet 25 opposite the first sensor 24a or, possibly, the second sensor 24b is implemented by the detection of a magnetic field emitted by the magnet 25, either by means of the first sensor 24a, or by means of the second sensor 24b and, in particular, through the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a support 26 configured to hold the magnet 25. Furthermore, the support 26 is fixed to the nut 17.

In practice, the support 26 is assembled on the nut 17 by means of fixing elements.

Here, the fixing elements of the support 26 on the nut 17 are elastic snap-fastening fixing elements.

The type of fixing elements of the support on the nut is not limiting and can be different. It can be, in particular, an assembly by gluing.

In the example embodiment illustrated in the figure 3 , the support 26 comprises a housing 26a configured to house the magnet 25 and an element, not shown, for holding the magnet 25 in the housing 26a.

Here, the element holding the magnet 25 relative to the support 26 is an elastic snap-fastening element.

The type of the element holding the magnet relative to the support is not limiting and may be different. It may involve, in particular, an assembly by gluing.

The first sensor 24a is configured to cooperate with the magnet 25 assembled on the nut 17 of the motion transmission system 11.

Similarly, the second sensor 24b is configured to cooperate with the magnet 25 assembled on the nut 17 of the motion transmission system 11.

Preferably, the first sensor 24a comprises a light source 39.

Similarly, the second sensor 24b comprises a light source 39.

Thus, the first sensor 24a and, possibly, the second sensor 24b respectively make it possible to emit a visual indication by means of their light source 39.

Here, the light source 39 of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, of the second sensor 24b is a light-emitting diode.

Advantageously, the light source 39 of the first sensor 24a is configured to indicate the positioning of the magnet 25 opposite the first sensor 24a. Furthermore, the light source 39 of the second sensor 24b is configured to indicate the positioning of the magnet 25 opposite the second sensor 24b.

Advantageously, the sliding of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 through the first guide elements 23 makes it possible to access the first sensor 24a and, possibly, the second sensor 24b arranged respectively between the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b are electrically connected to the electronic control unit 12 by means of electrical cables, not shown.

Here, the electrical cables are arranged at the level of the space E defined between the second part 19 of the casing 9 and the cover 22.

Preferably, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises additional elements 37 arranged between the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and the cover 22, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 4.

The additional elements 37 are configured to hold in position the electrical cables electrically connecting the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b to the electronic control unit 12.

Thus, the additional elements 37 are cable clamp type elements.

Furthermore, the additional elements 37 are configured to dampen vibrations between the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular at the level of the first guide elements 23, so as to limit noise pollution.

Thus, the additional elements 37 are also noise reduction elements.

Here, the additional elements 37 are made of a plastic material and, preferably, of elastomer.

Advantageously, the first guide elements 23 of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 are connecting elements forming ribs 23a and grooves 23b of conjugate shapes, that is to say elements projecting from a wall. and fitting, in particular by sliding, into corresponding recessed elements of another wall.

Here, the side faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 respectively comprise a rib 23a at their upper end, in particular along their extension above the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Furthermore, the cover 22 comprises a groove 23b at each of its two lateral ends, such that the grooves 23b of the cover 22 engage respectively by sliding in the rib 23a of each lateral face 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Thus, the assembly of the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9 is carried out by sliding between them along the first guide elements 23 forming ribs 23a and grooves 23b.

In this way, the assembly of the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9 is inexpensive, simple and quick to implement, during the manufacture, commissioning and maintenance of the electromechanical actuator 4, without having to use specific tools.

Furthermore, such first guide elements 23 make it possible to guarantee the aesthetics of the electromechanical actuator 4, since they are invisible, following the assembly of the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, each rib 23a is made by a projecting element in the shape of a dovetail, that is to say of trapezoidal shape. In addition, each associated groove 23b corresponds to a hollow element of the same shape.

Thus, the dovetail shape of the ribs 23a and the grooves 23b makes it possible to avoid unwanted separation of the cover 22 from the second part 19 of the casing 19, following their assembly together.

Alternatively, each rib 23a is made by a projecting element of longitudinal shape and, in particular, rectilinear or curved. In addition, each associated groove 23b corresponds to a hollow element of the same shape.

Preferably, the cover 22 and the first part 18 of the casing 9 are assembled together by second guide elements 27.

Advantageously, the second guide elements 27 of the cover 22 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9 are sliding connection elements.

Thus, the assembly of the cover 22 and the first part 18 of the casing 9 is carried out by sliding between the cover 22 and the first part 18 of the casing 9, along the second guide elements 27 and, in particular, relative to guide flanks 27a of the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9.

In this way, the assembly of the cover 22 with the first part 18 of the casing 9 is inexpensive, simple and quick to implement, during the manufacture, commissioning and maintenance of the electromechanical actuator 4, without having to use specific tools.

Furthermore, such second guide elements 27 make it possible to guarantee the aesthetics of the electromechanical actuator 4, since they are invisible, following the assembly of the cover 22 with the first part 18 of the casing 9.

The second guide elements 27 configured to connect the cover 22 to the first part 18 of the casing 9 and, in particular, the guide flanks 27b of the cover 22 and the guide flanks 27a of the upper face 18a of the first part 18 of the casing 9 constitute sliding elements, that is to say sliding surfaces of the cover 22 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Preferably, the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises a connecting element 28 configured to connect the second part 19 of the casing 9 to the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the cover 22 and the joining element 28 are assembled together by third guide elements 29.

Advantageously, the third guide elements 29 of the cover 22 relative to the joining element 28 are sliding connection elements.

Thus, the assembly of the cover 22 and the joining element 28 is carried out by sliding between the cover 22 and the joining element 28, along the third guide elements 29 and, in particular, relative to guide flanks 29a of the joining element 28.

In this way, the assembly of the cover 22 with the junction element 28 is inexpensive, simple and quick to implement, during the manufacture, commissioning and maintenance of the electromechanical actuator 4, without having to use specific tools.

Furthermore, such third guide elements 29 make it possible to guarantee the aesthetics of the electromechanical actuator 4, since they are invisible, following the assembly of the cover 22 with the junction element 28.

The third guide elements 29 configured to connect the cover 22 to the joining element 28 and, in particular, the guide flanks 27b of the cover 22 and the guide flanks 29a of the joining element 28 constitute sliding elements, that is to say sliding surfaces of the cover 22 relative to the joining element 28.

Advantageously, the junction element 28 comprises fourth guide elements 30 of the lateral faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the fourth guide elements 30 provided in the joining element 28 are slots for passage of the lateral faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 through at least one part of the joining element 28.

Thus, the assembly of the lateral faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 with the joining element 28 is carried out by sliding of each lateral face 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 relative to the joining element 28 and, in particular, relative to the passage slots 30 of the joining element 28.

Advantageously, the fixing of the lateral faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 with the junction element 28 is carried out by screwing fixing screws 45, in particular by screwing fixing screws 45 passing through the junction element 28 on either side and opening into the passage slots 30 of the junction element 28.

Here, the joining element 28 comprises holes for the passage of the fixing screws 45. Furthermore, the lateral faces 19c of the second part 19 of the casing 9 comprise screw holes, not shown, configured to cooperate with the fixing screws 45, in particular self-tapping screws.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 4 further comprises a plug 31. The plug 31 is assembled at one end of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular at the free end of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in other words the end of the second part 19 of the casing 9 opposite the connection of the second part 19 of the casing 9 with the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Thus, the plug 31 is configured to close the free end of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

In this way, the sealing of the free end of the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented at a lower cost, while guaranteeing the modularity and customization of the different models of electromechanical actuators 4, in particular by giving the possibility of replacing the cap 31 with another depending on the model of actuator 4.

Furthermore, the plug 31 closing the free end of the second part 19 of the casing 9 makes it possible to protect the motion transmission system 11 from the environment of the electromechanical actuator 4, in particular from water or projectiles, such as gravel.

Here, the plug 31 is fixed to the second part 19 of the casing 9 by means of fixing screws 33, in particular by screwing fixing screws 33 passing through the plug 31 on either side.

In practice, the plug 31 comprises holes 35 for the fixing screws 33 to pass through. The second part 19 of the casing 9 comprises screw holes, not shown, configured to cooperate with the fixing screws 33, in particular self-tapping screws.

Preferably, the plug 31 supports a bearing, not shown, configured to cooperate with the movement transmission system 11, in particular with the threaded rod 16 comprising a smooth end, that is to say devoid of thread.

Thus, the cap 31 makes it possible, on the one hand, to protect the motion transmission system 11 from the environment of the electromechanical actuator 4 and, on the other hand, to guide the motion transmission system 11 inside the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the bearing inserted in the plug 31 is a plain bearing, commonly called a bushing.

Preferably, the electromechanical actuator 4 further comprises an end piece 32. The end piece 32 is assembled at one end of the cover 22.

Thus, the end piece 32 makes it possible to close the space E defined between the second part 19 of the casing 9 and the cover 22.

Here, the tip 32 is also assembled on the cap 31.

Thus, the assembly of the end piece 32 with the cap 31 and the cover 22 makes it possible to secure the assembly.

Here, the end piece 32 is fixed to the cover 22 by means of a fixing screw 34, in particular by screwing the fixing screw 34 passing through the end piece 32 on either side.

In practice, the end piece 32 comprises a passage hole 51 for the fixing screw 34. The cap 31 comprises a screw hole, not shown, configured to cooperate with the fixing screw 34, in particular a self-tapping screw.

We now describe, with reference to the Figures 4 to 11 , an embodiment of a method for adjusting the motorized drive device 3 of the swing gate 2 illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 .

In this embodiment, the method of adjusting the motorized drive device 3 of the swing gate 2 comprises a step of disengaging the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .

Here, the disengagement of the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 is implemented by a separation of the output shaft of the electric motor 10 and, more particularly, of the reducer 50 relative to the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

In practice, the disengagement of the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 is implemented by the rotation, in a first direction of rotation, of a key 46 inside a lock 47, so as to unlock the output shaft of the electric motor 10 relative to the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

Here, the disengagement of the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 is implemented through a mechanism, not shown, arranged between the output shaft of the electric motor 10 and the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

In an exemplary embodiment, such a mechanism for disengaging the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 comprises a cam configured to transmit a rotational movement at the lock 47 in a translational movement of a rod. The rod is in contact with a key. Following the movement of the key, the threaded rod 16 of the motion transmission system 11 is uncoupled from the output shaft of the electric motor 10 and, more particularly, from the reducer 50.

Thus, such a decoupling of the electric motor 10 from the transmission system 11 allows the threaded rod 16 to be free to rotate.

In this way, the screen 5 of the swing gate 2 can be moved manually, in particular by the installer.

Advantageously, prior to the disengagement step, the method comprises a step of dismantling a cover 48 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Thus, dismantling the cover 48 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9 allows access to the lock 47, so as to allow the electric motor 10 to be disengaged relative to the transmission system 11.

Here, the step of dismantling the cover 48 is implemented by the separation of fixing elements by elastic snap-fastening.

Advantageously, the method also comprises a step of dismantling the end piece 32 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9.

The step of dismantling the end piece 32 is preferably implemented following the step of disengaging the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11.

Here, the step of dismantling the end piece 32 is implemented by unscrewing the fixing screw 34 relative to the cover 22 and by removing the end piece 32 relative to the plug 31 and the cover 22.

Following the step of dismantling the end piece 32, the method comprises a step of removing the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, as illustrated in figure 5 .

Thus, the step of removing the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 allows access, from above the electromechanical actuator 4, to the space E defined between the cover 22 and the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, more particularly, to the first sensor 24a and, possibly, to the second sensor 24b.

Here, the step of removing the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by sliding the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular by means of the first guide elements 23, in a longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9, which is parallel to the axis of rotation X and represented by the arrow A1.

Advantageously, the step of removing the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is also implemented by sliding, in the same direction, the cover 22 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9 and to the joining element 28, in particular by means of the second and third guide elements 27, 29.

Following the step of removing the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, the method comprises a first step of moving the screen 5 to the first end-of-travel position.

Advantageously, the first step of moving the screen 5 is implemented manually, in particular by the installer.

Here, the first step of moving the screen 5 is implemented until reaching a first stop arranged on the ground, not shown. This first stop is configured to cooperate with the screen 5, so as to limit the travel of the screen 5 in a first direction of movement, in particular in the direction of closing movement of the screen 5.

Following the first step of moving the screen 5, the method comprises a step of moving the first sensor 24a relative to the second part 19 of the casing 19 in the direction of the magnet 25, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7 .

Advantageously, the movement of the first sensor 24a is implemented by a translational movement, in the longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, more particularly, in the longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9, which is parallel to the axis of rotation X and represented by the arrow A2 at figure 6 .

Here, the movement of the first sensor 24a relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by the sliding of the first sensor 24a inside the holding elements 38 of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Following the step of moving the first sensor 24a, the latter is positioned opposite the magnet 25, as in the position of the figure 7 , and the method comprises a step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25.

Thus, the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25 is indicated to the installer, so as to validate the adjustment in position of the first sensor 24a, according to the length of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, in particular, according to the length of the threaded rod 16.

In this way, the indication implemented makes it possible to signal to the installer that the first sensor 24a is correctly positioned relative to the magnet 25.

Preferably, the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25 is implemented visually, by putting the light source 39 of the first sensor 24a into operation.

Following the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25, the method comprises a step of holding the first sensor 24a in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, as illustrated in figure 8 .

Thus, the positioning of the first sensor 24a relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is guaranteed, in particular during the electrical activation of the electromechanical actuator 4, so as to avoid an undesired shift of the latter by vibrations, when moving the screen 5.

Advantageously, the step of holding the first sensor 24a in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by screwing a pressure screw 40 passing through an opening 41 formed in the first sensor 24a and bearing against a surface of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the step of holding the first sensor 24a in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by means of a tool 36, in particular a screwdriver visible on the figure 8 .

Preferably, following the step of holding the first sensor 24a in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, the method comprises a second step of moving the screen 5 to the second end-of-travel position, a step of moving the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 in the direction of the magnet 25, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10 , a step of indicating positioning of the second sensor 24b opposite the magnet 25, then a step of holding the second sensor 24b in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, as illustrated in figure 11 .

Advantageously, the second step of moving the screen 5 is implemented manually, in particular by the installer.

Here, the second step of moving the screen 5 is implemented until reaching a second stop arranged on the ground, not shown. This second stop is configured to cooperate with the screen 5, so as to limit the travel of the screen 5 in a second direction of movement, in particular in the direction of opening movement of the screen 5.

Here, the step of moving the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 in the direction of the magnet 25 is implemented following the step of moving the screen 5 and, in particular, the second step of stopping the screen 5.

Advantageously, the movement of the second sensor 24b is implemented by a translational movement, in the longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, more particularly, in the longitudinal direction of the second part 19 of the casing 9, which is parallel to the axis of rotation X and represented by the arrow A3 at figure 9 .

Here, the movement of the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by the sliding of the second sensor 24b inside the holding elements 38 of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

The positioning of the second sensor 24b opposite the magnet 25 is indicated to the installer, so as to validate the adjustment in position of the second sensor 24b, according to the length of the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, in particular, according to the length of the threaded rod 16.

In this way, the indication implemented makes it possible to signal to the installer that the second sensor 24b is correctly positioned relative to the magnet 25.

Preferably, the step of indicating the positioning of the second sensor 24b opposite the magnet 25 is implemented visually, by putting the light source 39 of the second sensor 24b into operation.

The positioning of the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is ensured by maintaining the position of the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular during the electrical activation of the electromechanical actuator 4, so as to avoid an undesired shift of the latter due to vibrations, when moving the screen 5.

Advantageously, the step of holding the second sensor 24b in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by screwing a pressure screw 40 passing through an opening 41 formed in the second sensor 24b and bearing against a surface of the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular the upper face 19a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the step of holding the second sensor 24b in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by means of the tool 36, as illustrated in figure 11 .

In the exemplary embodiment, where the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises the first sensor 24a and the second sensor 24b, the method comprises, following the step of holding the second sensor 24b in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, a step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Alternatively, in the case where the electromechanical actuator 4 comprises only the first sensor 24a, the method comprises, following the step of holding the first sensor 24a in position relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by elastic snap-fastening of the cover 22 onto the second part 19 of the casing 9 and, more particularly, by elastic deformation of the cover 22.

In such a case, the cover 22 is elastically deformed during assembly on the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular by bearing on the first guide elements 23 and, in particular, the ribs 23a of the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Furthermore, the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented by sliding the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular by means of the first guide elements 23.

Here, the sliding of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented until a stop is reached, in particular the support of the cover 22 against an element of the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Advantageously, the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is also implemented by sliding the cover 22 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9 and to the joining element 28, in particular by means of the second and third guide elements 27, 29.

Alternatively, the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented solely by sliding the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, in particular by means of the first guide elements 23.

Advantageously, following the step of assembling the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, the method comprises a step of mounting the end piece 32 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9.

Here, the step of mounting the end piece 32 is implemented by fitting the end piece 32 relative to the cap 31 and the cover 22 and by screwing the fixing screw 34 relative to the cover 22.

Adjusting the position of the first sensor 24a and, optionally, the second sensor 24b relative to the second part 19 of the housing 9 makes it possible to adjust the first end-of-travel position and, optionally, the second end-of-travel position of the motorized drive device 3 in a simple, ergonomic manner and with easy access.

Such adjustment of the position of the first sensor 24a, as well as of the position of the second sensor 24b, relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is easy, since the first and second sensors 24a, 24b are visible and accessible from above the electromechanical actuator 4, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 3 relative to the swing gate 2 and following removal of the cover 22.

In this way, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor 24a, as well as the position of the second sensor 24b, relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is implemented without having to dismantle the electromechanical actuator 4 relative to the fixed support 8 and to the screen 5 of the swing gate 2.

Furthermore, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor 24a, as well as the position of the second sensor 24b, relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9 is easy to implement, thanks to the removal of the cover 22 relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, which delimits the space E inside which the first and second sensors 24a, 24b are arranged.

Following the step of mounting the end piece 32, the method comprises a step of engaging the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11.

Here, the clutch of the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 is implemented by a connection of the output shaft of the electric motor 10 and, more particularly, of the reducer 50 relative to the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

In practice, the engagement of the electric motor 10 with respect to the transmission system 11 is implemented by the rotation, in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction of rotation, of the key 46 inside the lock 47, so as to lock the output shaft of the electric motor 10 relative to the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

Here, the clutch of the electric motor 10 relative to the transmission system 11 is implemented through the mechanism arranged between the output shaft of the electric motor 10 and the threaded rod 16 of the transmission system 11.

Advantageously, following the clutching step, the method comprises a step of mounting the cover 48 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Here, the step of mounting the cover 48 is implemented by the fitting of the cover 48 relative to the first part 18 of the casing 9 and by the cooperation of the elastic snap-fastening elements of the cover 48 and of the first part 18 of the casing 9.

Following the clutching step and, more particularly, the step of mounting the cover 48, the method comprises a self-learning step implemented by the electronic control unit 12 of the motorized drive device 3.

Thus, the self-learning step makes it possible to check the conformity of the movements of the screen 5 up to the first end-of-travel position and, possibly, up to the second end-of-travel position.

Advantageously, the self-learning step is implemented by activating the motorized drive device 3.

In the exemplary embodiment, the activation of the motorized drive device 3 is implemented by pressing at least one selection element of the electronic control unit 12.

Here, the activation of the motorized drive device 3 is implemented by a first press on a first selection element, called adjustment, for a predetermined period of time, which may be, for example, of the order of two seconds, then by a second press on a second selection element, called confirmation.

Advantageously, the self-learning step is implemented from an intermediate position of the screen 5. The intermediate position is located between the first end-of-travel position, i.e. the closed position, and the second end-of-travel position, i.e. the open position.

Here, reaching the intermediate position is implemented by activating the motorized drive device 3, so as to rotate the screen 5, then by deactivating the motorized drive device 3, so as to stop the screen 5.

In practice, the activation of the motorized drive device 3 is implemented by a first press on a first selection element of the control interface 13, 14, in particular of the remote control 13. In addition, the deactivation of the motorized drive device 3 is implemented by a second press on a second control interface selection element 13, 14.

During the self-learning step, the electronic control unit 12 implements two cycles of opening and closing the screen 5.

In the case where the result of the self-learning step is compliant, the electronic control unit 12 emits a compliance signal, in particular displays a first piece of information, called compliance, on a display of the electronic control unit 12.

Furthermore, in the case where the result of the self-learning step is non-compliant, the electronic control unit 12 emits a non-compliance signal, in particular displays non-compliance information on a display of the electronic control unit 12.

Advantageously, the first cycle of opening and closing the screen 5 is implemented at a reduced speed of movement of the screen 5. Furthermore, the second cycle of opening and closing the screen 5 is implemented at a nominal speed of movement of the screen 5.

Preferably, the method comprises a step of controlling the holding in position of the screen 5 in the first end-of-travel position, called the closed position.

Here, the control of maintaining the position of the screen 5 in the first end-of-travel position corresponds to a control of pressurizing the screen 5 against the first stop arranged on the ground.

In practice, the step of controlling the holding of the screen 5 in the first end-of-travel position is implemented by the installer.

In the case where the result of the control step is unsatisfactory, the method comprises a step of implementing a parameter for correcting the first end-of-travel position implemented by the electronic control unit 12, during a movement of the screen 5 to the first end-of-travel position.

Advantageously, the correction parameter of the first end-of-travel position corresponds to an additional operating time of the motorized drive device 3, following detection of the first end-of-travel position by the first sensor 24a.

Thus, following the support of the screen 5 on the first stop arranged on the ground, the pressure exerted by the motorized drive device 3 on the screen 5 is greater than that defined by default.

In this way, the step of implementing the correction parameter of the first end-of-travel position allows, in the closed position of the screen 5, to guarantee a better hold of the screen 5, as well as to increase a resistance of the screen. 5 against an attempted intrusion by an individual.

In practice, the step of implementing the correction parameter of the first end-of-travel position is implemented by at least one press on a selection element of the electronic control unit 12.

We now describe an embodiment of a method for controlling the operation of the motorized drive device 3 of the swing gate 2.

The method for controlling the operation of the motorized drive device 3 comprises a step of moving the screen 5, a step of determining the positioning of the magnet 25 opposite the first sensor 24a or, optionally, opposite the second sensor 24b, a step of determining whether or not the first end-of-travel position of the screen 5, also called the closed position, or the second end-of-travel position of the screen 5, also called the open position, has been reached by the electronic control unit 12, depending on the result of the step of determining the positioning of the magnet 25.

The screen moving step 5 is implemented by activating the motorized drive device 3.

Here, the activation of the motorized drive device 3 is implemented by pressing a selection element of the control interface 13, 14, in particular of the remote control 13.

Here, the selection element is the selection element for closing or opening the swing gate 2.

The control method is implemented following the adjustment of the motorized drive device 3, so as to detect, by means of the electronic control unit 12, following the determination of the positioning of the magnet 25 relative to the first and second sensors 24a, 24b positioned relative to the second part 19 of the casing 9, during the adjustment method, whether or not the first end-of-travel position of the screen 5 or the second end-of-travel position of the screen 5 has been reached.

In the event that reaching the first end-of-travel position of the screen 5 or the second end-of-travel position of the screen 5 is detected, the method comprises a step of stopping the screen 5.

The screen stopping step 5 is implemented by deactivating the motorized drive device 3.

Furthermore, as long as reaching the first end-of-travel position of the screen 5 or the second end-of-travel position of the screen 5 is not detected, the method continues implementing the step of moving the screen 5.

Furthermore, the screen 5 can be stopped during the step of moving the screen 5, following a press on a selection element of the control interface 13, 14, in particular of the remote control 13.

Here, the selection element can be the stop selection element of screen 5 of swing gate 2.

By means of the present invention, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor and, optionally, of the second sensor relative to the second part of the housing makes it possible to adjust the first end-of-travel position and, optionally, the second end-of-travel position of the motorized drive device in a simple, ergonomic manner and with easy access.

Such adjustment of the position of the first sensor, as well as the position of the second sensor, relative to the second part of the housing is easy, since the first and second sensors are visible and accessible from above the electromechanical actuator, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device relative to the swing gate.

In this way, the adjustment of the position of the first sensor, as well as the position of the second sensor, relative to the second part of the casing is implemented without having to disassemble the electromechanical actuator relative to the fixed support and the screen of the swing gate.

Numerous modifications can be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims.

In particular, the material of the first and second parts 18, 19 of the casing 9 may be different. It may be, in particular, a plastic material.

Alternatively, not shown, the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25, and likewise for the second sensor 24b, is implemented visually by means of a signaling device, which can be arranged, for example, at the level of a pillar of the fence. Such a signaling device makes it possible, in particular, to signal a movement of the screen 5 of the swing gate 2 implemented by the motorized drive device 3. The signaling device is configured to communicate with the electronic control unit 12 in a one-way or two-way manner by a wired or wireless link, so as to execute the indication step.

Alternatively, the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor 24a opposite the magnet 25, and likewise for the second sensor 24b, is implemented audibly by means of a sound generating element, not shown, such as, for example, an audible warning device, which can be integrated into the electronic control unit 12.

Alternatively, the control interface 13, 14, in particular the remote control 13, comprises a single selection element 14. The selection element of the control interface 13, 14 makes it possible to control the movement of the screen 5 in a first direction of movement and in a second direction of movement, as well as the stopping of the screen 5.

In the case where the swing gate 2 comprises two screens 5 and where each screen 5 is driven in rotation by means of an electromechanical actuator 4, all of the steps of the adjustment method must be implemented for each electromechanical actuator 4.

Furthermore, the embodiments and variants mentioned above may be combined to generate other embodiments of the invention, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims.

Claims (14)

1. A method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2), the swing gate (2) comprising at least one screen (5),

   the motorised driving device (3) comprising at least:

   - an electromechanical actuator (4), and

   - an electronic control unit (12),

   the electromechanical actuator (4) comprising at least:

   - an electric motor (10),

   - a motion transmission system (11),

   - a casing (9), the casing (9) comprising a first part (18), the first part (18) forming a first housing inside which the electric motor (10) is arranged, and a second part (19), the second part (19) forming a second housing inside which the motion transmission system (11) is arranged, the first and second parts (18, 19) of the casing (9) being joined together,

   - a cover (22), the cover (22) being assembled on the casing (9) and covering at least one face of the second part (19) of the casing (9), and

   - a first end-of-travel position sensor (24a), the first sensor (24a) being arranged between the second part (19) of the casing (9) and the cover (22),

   characterised in that:

   - the electromechanical actuator (4) further comprises at least one magnet (25), the magnet (25) being attached with a movable element (15) of the motion transmission system (11),

   - the first sensor (24a) is a magnetic detection sensor, the first sensor (24a) being configured to cooperate with the magnet (25),

   and in that the method comprises at least the following steps:

   - removing (A1) the cover (22) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9),

   - displacing the screen (5) to a first end-of-travel position,

   - displacing (A2) the first sensor (24a) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9) in the direction of the magnet (25),

   - indicating the positioning of the first sensor (24a) opposite the magnet (25),

   - holding the first sensor (24a) in position with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9),

   - assembling the cover (22) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9),

   - following the step of assembling the cover (22) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9), a step of engaging the electric motor (10) with respect to the transmission system (11), and

   - following the engaging step, a self-learning step implemented by the electronic control unit (12) of the motorised driving device (3).
2. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 1, characterised in that, prior to the displacing step of the screen (5) to the first end-of-travel position, the method comprises a step of disengaging the electric motor (10) from the transmission system (11).
3. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the displacement (A2) of the first sensor (24a) is implemented by a translational movement, according to the longitudinal direction of the second part (19) of the casing (9).
4. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the step of holding the first sensor (24a) in position with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9) is implemented by screwing in a pressure screw (40) passing through an opening (41) arranged in the first sensor (24a) and bearing against a surface of the second part (19) of the casing (9).
5. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,

   characterised in that the electromechanical actuator (4) further comprises an end piece (32), the end piece (32) being assembled at one end of the cover (22),

   and in that the method further comprises the following steps:

   - before the step of removing the cover (22) from the second part (19) of the casing (9), a step of removing the end piece (32) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9), and

   - after the step of assembling the cover (22) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9), a step of mounting the end piece (32) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9).
6. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the first sensor (24a) comprises a light source (39) and in that the step of indicating the positioning of the first sensor (24a) opposite the magnet (25) is implemented visually, by the activation of the light source (39).
7. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 6,

   characterised in that the electromechanical actuator (4) further comprises a second end-of-travel position sensor (24b), the second sensor (24b) being arranged between the second part (19) of the casing (9) and the cover (22), the second sensor (24b) being a magnetic detection sensor, the second sensor (24b) being configured to cooperate with the magnet (25),

   and in that the method further comprises the following steps, implemented following the step of holding the first sensor (24a) in position with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9) and before the step of assembling the cover (22) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9):

   - displacing the screen (5) to a second end-of-travel position,

   - displacing (A3) of the second sensor (24b) with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9) in the direction of the magnet (25),

   - indicating the positioning of the second sensor (24b) opposite the magnet (25), and

   - holding the second sensor (24b) in position with respect to the second part (19) of the casing (9).
8. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 7, characterised in that the displacement (A3) of the second sensor (24b) is implemented by a translational movement, according to the longitudinal direction of the second part (19) of the casing (9).
9. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 7 or claim 8, characterised in that the second sensor (24b) comprises a light source (39) and in that the step of indicating the positioning of the second sensor (24b) opposite the magnet (25) is implemented visually, by the activation of the light source (39).
10. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the self-learning step is implemented from an intermediate position of the screen (5), the intermediate position being situated between the first end-of-travel position and a second end-of-travel position.
11. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that, during the self-learning step, the electronic control unit (12) implements two cycles of opening and closing the screen (5), the first cycle of opening and closing the screen (5) being implemented at a reduced speed of movement of the screen (5) and the second cycle of opening and closing the screen (5) being implemented at a nominal speed of movement of the screen (5).
12. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the method comprises a step of checking that the screen (5) is being held in position in the first end-of-travel position.
13. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 12, characterised in that, in the event that the result of the checking step is unsatisfactory, the method comprises a step of implementing a parameter for correcting the first end-of-travel position implemented by the electronic control unit (12), when the screen (5) is moved to the first end-of-travel position.
14. The method for adjusting a motorised driving device (3) of a swing gate (2) according to claim 13, characterised in that the parameter for correcting the first end-of-travel position corresponds to an additional operating time of the motorised driving device (3), following detection of the first end-of-travel position by the first sensor (24a).

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