Patent ID: 7382063
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: E05F,E05Y,H02J,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. An uninterruptible power source (UPS) for supplying power to a barrier operator when mains power has failed, the barrier operator having an operator receiver to receive transmitted signals, the uninterruptible power source comprising: a UPS controller for detecting a mains power failure, said UPS controller responsive to a mains power failure and capable of generating a plurality of control signals; a backup power source connected to said UPS controller; an up-converter connected to said UPS controller and to said backup power source, said up-converter increasing the voltage of said backup power source and responsive to the signals sent by said UPS controller; a standby receiver power line connected to said UPS controller and connectable to the barrier operator, said standby receiver power line continuously supplying standby power from the backup power source to the operator receiver; a switch connected to said UPS controller, said up-converter, and the mains power source, said switch being responsive to one of said plurality of control signals of said UPS controller; and an operator power line connected to said switch and connectable to the barrier operator, wherein said switch, in response to a signal from said UPS controller, toggles the barrier operator between said up-converter and the mains power source.