Patent ID: 8179062
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: E04F,E05F,E05Y,E06B

Abstract:
1. A method of operating an electromechanical actuator ( 6 ) for an awning with arms ( 1 ), comprising a control unit ( 8 ), stop detection means ( 9 ) and means ( 7 ) for measuring a parameter (U capa ) of the actuator, the awning being able to move during its travel in at least a first (ZP 1 ) and a second (ZP 2 ) positioning zone, the method comprising the following steps: upon detecting an initiating event, automatic determination, from the measurement of the parameter of the actuator, of the positioning zone in which the current position of the awning is located; and if the current position of the awning is located in the second positioning zone, temporary deactivation of the stop detection means for detecting a stop in the course of a movement of the awning towards a stop position, the second positioning zone extending beyond an arm-locking position of the awning.