EP3263820B1 - Motorised and vertically movable lifting door - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a motor-actuated and vertically movable lifting gate according to the preamble of claim 1.

In the WO 2015/144729 a gate is disclosed, the Torblattsegmente individually connected to a flexible strap. The carrying strap can be wound up and unwound on a motor-driven roller to open or close the gate.

• EP 0 945 575 A2 ,
• DE 20 2012 012514 U1 ,
• EP 2 148 040 A1 .

Further lift gates are described in the following documents:

• EP 0 945 575 A2 .
• DE 20 2012 012514 U1 .
• EP 2 148 040 A1 ,

Lift gates of this type are used for opening and closing passages or passages. They are often used as garage doors or as gates for delivery ramps. But they are also used as a room divider in warehouses. Since these goals often have a high weight, they are usually driven primarily by a motor.

Such a motor drive usually has at least one motor, which is connected via drive means, such as drive belts or drive chains, with the gate. Depending on the desired speed and torque of the engine, moreover, transmissions are generally used. Thus, in the industry common, high-speed doors can be realized. Gate speeds of up to 4 m / s are achieved with high-speed doors, whereas the door leaves are moved at typical industrial lifting doors with speeds of typically 0.2-0.3 m / s.

Gates of the type mentioned are, for example, from the DE 40 15 214 A1 in which a lifting door with a lamellar armor and an electric drive with an electric motor and a laterally revolving drive chain is disclosed. This lifting gate comprises two guideways, which are arranged on the two opposite sides of the door opening, and a lamellae consisting of individual lamellae, wherein on each lamella laterally a hinge is arranged. The hinge straps are supported and guided in the guideways. The individual hinge straps are connected to each other and thus form the supporting frame of the laminated armor, which receives all the forces resulting from the movement of the lifting door. In the area of a lower lamella, the laterally circulating chain is fastened to the lamellar armor via a bracket.

Door actuation via a drive chain acting on the lowest door leaf segment offers the advantage that even large and heavy doors can be reliably actuated. Since the chain can also be laterally encircling the gate within the door frame, it is well protected from external influences. However, the door frames here have to provide sufficient space, especially in the pave width available. To drive this chain asynchronous motors are used, which are easy to use and inexpensive to purchase. The motors are installed as space-saving as possible in the area of the lintel. However, asynchronous motors typically require additional components such as frequency converters, emergency stop devices such as disc brakes or pawls, and external transmissions. These components, especially the emergency stop devices, are installed in the area of the gate lintel. Therefore, a correspondingly large space in terms of installation depth is necessary here. Overall, such goals therefore require both in width, as well as in depth, sufficient space.

For space optimization suggests the WO 2009/112 562 A1 On the one hand, to use torque motors with control and power control units. In this case can be dispensed with transmission, so that the required space can be reduced in the lintel area of Hubtors. Thus, space in the installation depth is advantageously saved. For further space optimization, this document also proposes to replace laterally circulating drive chains by a direct drive connected to the door shaft. The motor is directly connected to a Torwelle. The upper end of the door leaf in turn is connected to the Torwelle. To lift and lower the door leaf, the motor rotates the door shaft, with the door leaf attached to the door shaft winding up and off the shaft. By dispensing with the laterally circulating in the Torzargen chains, the installation dimensions of the door frames, ie the installation width, can be reduced.

To save space and moving mass of the gate beats the DE 199 52 038 A1 prior to attaching one end of a rope or a chain fixed to the gate lintel for movement of the articulated door and to wind a second end on a drum or to convey by means of a sprocket in a guide rail. The chain is on a pulley on the Guided bottom gate so that winding or transporting the rope or chain leads to the opening or closing of the gate. Rollers are provided for horizontal guidance of the door, with the rope or chain extending between the rollers and the members of the door.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a motor-operated lift gate, which is optimized in terms of space, especially in width and depth, while ensuring a simple and inexpensive, but at the same time reliable operation of the lift gate.

This object is achieved by a lifting gate with the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.

Due to the recorded arrangement of the elongate drive means in the Torblattsektionen a space savings and a favorable force and motion coupling of the door leaf can be achieved with the elongate drive means. The width used to drive the gate is small. Since the drive means, and the guide means are usually within the side door frames, the installation width of the Torzargen can be kept low. The Torblattsektionen and the elongate drive means are spatially arranged together, so that a favorable power transmission between the drive means and door leaf when lifting the door leaf is ensured.

At least one door leaf section has a door leaf segment and a hinge and the elongate drive means is at least partially executed between at least one door leaf segment and at least one guide means. This arrangement allows a space savings. By arranging the drive means between the guide elements and the door leaf segments, in particular the door frame width can be reduced. If the drive means is arranged closer to the door leaf segment than the guide means, lever effects occurring between the point of application of the drive means and the center of gravity of the door leaf can be kept small when opening the door.

There is provided a connecting means which connects a Torblattsegment with the elongate drive means and a guide means. This is the most direct connection between the drive means and Torblattsegment realized. On the other hand, the connecting means can be connected to the door leaf segment as short a path as possible so that, in turn, installation space can be saved with regard to the door frame width.

The connecting means extends through two hinged purchases and serves as a hinge pin. Since the connecting means ensures both the connection between two hinge pickling and also connects a Torblattsektion with the drive means and thus fulfills several tasks of the door, a structure with a total of few parts and low complexity is possible.
A Torblattsektion has a recess for receiving the drive means, wherein the recesses of the individual Torblattsektionen are arranged approximately in alignment with each other. Thus, the recesses provided in the individual trades can provide a kind of channel for the drive element, this channel of receiving and guiding and the protection of the drive means from external influences, such as an external mechanical force can serve.
According to a development of the invention, at least one hinge system can be combined with the drive means. As a result, the tasks of the hinge and the drive means can be at least partially taken over by the other with or be fulfilled by both elements cooperatively. Furthermore, by the combination of the drive means and hinge hauling the power transmission and motion coupling between these elements can be improved.
According to a development of the invention, the elongate drive means may be a finite drive means and / or a chain. In a finite drive means can be dispensed with its return on the side of the return strand and on a pulley at the bottom of the door, whereby a saving of installation space can be achieved. Serving as a drive means chain represents due to their small change in length during operation, a particularly advantageous embodiment of a drive means for such gates. Furthermore, the relatively constant length of a chain allows precise control of the position of the door.
In an advantageous embodiment, the guide means may comprise a guide roller, which is rotatably mounted on the connecting means, and which in particular has a collar. Such a role can lead the door leaf in an opening and closing movement in the frame. In this case, the guide roller allows a reduction in the friction occurring during the guidance of the Torblattsektionen and the resulting wear. The connecting means serves as a rotation axis for the guide roller, whereby components can be saved and the construction can be simplified. A covenant can enhance the leadership qualities of leadership, especially in several directions, continue to improve. In situations where external forces, such as a wind force, act on the door leaf, this can result in individual door leaf segments being forced out of the door frame in an approximately horizontal direction. A covenant leadership can counteract this.

Several Torblattsektionen are each connected individually to the drive means. Thus, the force required to actuate the door can be advantageously distributed to several individual Torblattsegmente. The individual connecting elements can, according to the reduced forces, have small dimensions.
It is conceivable that the drive means may abut against at least one surface of a recess, wherein the mobility of the drive means may be limited by the recess approximately transversely to the direction of movement Torblattes. Due to the limited mobility of the drive means whose position relative to the door leaf can be better defined and thus the power coupling between the door leaf and drive means can be improved, whereby a calmer and more uniform up and down movement of the door is promoted.
In a special way, a damper may be provided between the drive means and at least one surface of a door leaf section which is suitable for damping a relative movement between the drive means and the hinge lift. Such a damper can restrict the mobility of the drive means relative to the hinge and thus reduce on the one hand noise and on the other hand the wear of a collision of the drive means on the hinge Dye when opening and closing the door leaf.
According to one embodiment of the invention may be arranged between at least one surface of a Torblattprofils and at least one Scharniergewerbe a sliding element, in particular a sliding disk, which may be mounted in particular on the connecting means. The sliding element causes a guide of the door leaf transversely to its opening and closing movement. Possible friction occurring due to friction can occur in some cases on the sliding disks and to a lesser extent on other components of the apparatus. In particular, the connecting element acts as a bearing for the sliding element and allows a favorable positioning of the sliding element close to the location of the power transmission between the drive element and the door section. In a further development, a hinged haulage may have at least one lateral guide element which is suitable for guiding hinge harvesting in the direction approximately transverse to an opening or closing movement of the door leaf. Thus, can ensure correct guidance of the entire door leaf during a vertical movement, which contributes to a good operability of the door.

Optionally, the respective hinge can be arranged at least partially in a cavity of the respective door leaf segment and be connected substantially within this cavity with the respective Torblattsegment, wherein the respective hinge Dye and the respective Torblattsegment are connected to each other in particular via an adhesive connection. This arrangement of the hinge industry in a cavity of the door leaf segment offers the advantage that the hinge treasure is arranged at least partially within the door leaf segment, which is useful for a compact construction of the door. In addition, a sufficiently large surface is available for adhesive bonding of both parts.

Conveniently, at least one Scharniergewerbe with a Torblattsegment connected by means of a screw, wherein in particular the Torblattsegment at least one bore with a thread and the Hinged treasure can have at least one through hole through which a screw can extend. The screw is a cheap and reliable connection, which also allows to disassemble Torblattsegmente of the hinges and replace depending on the task field, whereby the door leaf with less effort is adaptable to different tasks.

According to one embodiment, a drive element, in particular a sprocket, engage the drive means and a guide is provided, which holds the elongate drive means in the region of the drive element in engagement with the elongate drive means. Through the interaction of the drive element and guide a secure attack of the drive element to the drive means and thus a reliable transport of the door leaf can be ensured. In particular, when a chain is used as drive means, sprocket is suitable for its drive.

According to a development, the drive element may at least partially extend into the recess. If a Torblattsektion has a recess in which the drive means is received, thereby a secure attack of the drive element is ensured to the drive means. Furthermore, by such an arrangement, the drive element can be placed close to the Torblattsektionen and thus space can be saved.

Possibly, the guide may have at least one counter-holding means which keeps the elongated drive means urged in the direction of the drive element and is in particular suitable for engaging in a hinge picking. This allows the engagement between the drive means and Drive element can be further improved. When the hinge is coupled to the drive means, the counter-holding means can act favorably on the drive means upon an attack on the hinge.

According to one embodiment, the guide may comprise at least one retaining roller, which is particularly suitable for rolling on a hinge to attack. By means of the retaining roller, any friction occurring between the guide and the movable components of the door can be reduced, resulting in less energy required for movement of the door leaf and less wear.

In addition, further advantageous embodiments of the present invention are conceivable.

Conveniently, the hinges can be arranged laterally on the door leaf segments. In a lateral arrangement of the hinges, it can be ensured, for example when the door leaf is rolled up, that the hinges do not obstruct the rolling-up process. In addition, this reduces the risk that the hinges, with the door panel rolled up, can damage the layer wound thereunder.

It is conceivable that the drive means via an electric motor, in particular via a synchronous motor, can be actuated, which is down to zero speed adjustable. In such a motor can be dispensed with expensive structures of mechanical safety braking devices. In addition, only a few to no additional external attachments, such as gear, needed. Such a motor thus finds space in a relatively small space for installation in the area of the lintel. Thus, the installation depth of the door can be kept low.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the control unit is set up to control the drive motor when a holding condition occurs so that its speed is reduced in a controlled manner and the door leaf is braked by the motor, wherein the drive motor is designed to provide sufficient torque at zero speed to keep the door leaf in an instantaneous position. This is particularly true in emergency stop conditions where the gate usually has to be braked abruptly. For example, as asynchronous motors do not provide sufficient torque to hold the gate when stopped, mechanical emergency brakes must be additionally installed. When using the proposed engine can be dispensed with consuming and large space-requiring mechanical systems, so that space can be saved in the field of lintel, ie in the installation depth, as well as in the Torzargenbreite space.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the drive motor may have an output shaft, which is connected via an additional power transmission means, in particular via a belt or a chain, with the drive means. About such a deflection can be realized in a confined space, for example, a transfer or reduction of the drive. In addition, in a simple manner, for example, a weight compensation can be controlled together with the drive means via the same motor.

It is conceivable that drive motors are provided on both sides of the lift gate. These can preferably be mounted on both sides in the area of the lintel. The distribution of the applied force on two engines reduces the required size of the respective engines, compared to only one engine. By smaller motors can easily installation space, especially in the area of the lintel, i. in the installation depth, can be saved.

It is also conceivable that drive means are provided on both sides of the lifting gate. The division of the applied force on two drive means reduces the required size of the respective drive means, compared to only one drive means. Due to smaller dimensions of the drive means can easily installation space, especially in the region of the door frame, i. in the pave width, can be saved.

In one possible embodiment, a weight compensation device may be provided, wherein the drive motor actuates this weight compensation device. Thus, with the drive motor for driving the door leaf and the weight compensation device can be actuated. By saving an additional engine can space, especially in the area of the lintel, i. in terms of installation depth can be saved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that a trade of a hinge has at its one end a fixed bearing and at its opposite end a floating bearing. In this way, a bearing with rotatory and a bearing point with rotational and translational degree of freedom is realized, so that in a particularly advantageous manner, a non-destructive change in length between two hinge picking is possible.

It is also conceivable that the individual hinged hulls are connectable to each other and form a hinge chain. With such a hinge chain, the individual Torblattsegmente can be easily assembled to form a common stable door leaf, the individual Torblattsegmente can be performed in lightweight construction.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the respective hinge harvesting unit can be arranged on a front end side of the respective door leaf segment facing the door frame. In addition, the respective hinge can extend approximately over the entire height of the respective Torblattsegments. Thus, a particularly simple embodiment of the individual hinge accretions, for example as a simple injection-molded part, can be realized. An extension of the hinge industry over approximately the entire height of the door leaf segment offers the advantage that a large connection area between the door leaf segment and hinge fittings is provided, so that a good connection can be realized.

It is proposed that the connecting means in the upper half of a Torblattsegments, and in particular in the region of an upper edge of the door leaf segment, is connected to the respective Torblattsegment. Since the connecting means in the upper half, i. is above the tilt axis of the door leaf segment, a suspended support structure is realized, wherein a Torblattsegment of gravity depends on the connecting means down. Thus, the individual Torblattsegmente be drawn in a vertical movement of the door leaf of the drive means, which leads to a tightening of the individual Torblattsegmente with each other and thus improves the stability and the operability and durability of the door.

Advantageously, the drive motor can be directly coupled, in particular gearless, with the door leaf. This reduces constructively complex, wear-prone and error-prone gear units.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the drive system further comprises an electrical energy storage, preferably in the form of an accumulator unit, which is adapted to supply the drive motor and the control unit in the event of a power failure with electrical energy. Advantageously, the control unit can be configured to detect a power failure and interpret it as an emergency stop condition, so that the drive motor is able to reduce the speed and keep the door leaf at a standstill even in the event of a power failure. In addition, can be dispensed with in this way on the weight balance of the door leaf.

The synchronous drive can optionally be designed so that it can move the door leaf without the use of weight compensation systems. At the same time, the power control of the synchronous drive can recuperate and buffer the energy released during braking and / or closing the gate, for example in an accumulator unit or capacitor unit. The associated with the weight compensation systems design effort can therefore also be reduced without increasing the load on the mechanical suspension means or to reduce safety.

In addition, the control unit may further be configured to enable an emergency operation of the lift gate in the event of a power failure, in particular to control the drive motor for an emergency opening of the lift gate. By the electrical energy storage so an emergency operation is possible.

Advantageously, the drive system may further comprise a power control unit for controlling the drive motor, wherein the power control unit is adapted to recuperate the generated during motor braking of the door leaf electrical energy and to load the electrical energy storage with the recuperated energy. In this way, the drive of the lift gate can be done in an extremely energy-efficient manner, a feature that can be of particular importance in battery-powered emergency operation.

Advantageously, the control unit may be further configured to determine an actual value indicative of a position or a change in position of the lift gate on the basis of a signal supplied by the position transmitter and the drive motor on the basis of a comparison of the actual value with a desired value. Value to drive. In this way, a precise control of the door movement is possible. Also, based on the target-actual comparison in case of deviation, a reaction in the form of a movement interruption can be performed.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the control device can monitor the remaining battery charge and upon reaching a predetermined lower limit with the residual energy, the door leaf can be moved to a safe, non-crash-prone position. Also, another, provided as a redundant hedge battery unit, provide this energy. In an alternative embodiment, a mechanical brake can take over the function of this redundant protection. Also can - in the event that the door leaves for a long time in the stop position - for energy saving reasons, the brake can be effectively activated.

Position sensor values can be used to check whether the stop position is being stably maintained. If it is determined that the holding position is not met, the drive motor is energized again to re-hold at zero speed or moved to a safe, not crash-prone position. In this case, a warning for checking and repairing the brake can also be output.

Fig. 1

ein erfindungsgemäßes Tor in einer Frontansicht mit teilweise freigeschnittenen Elementen,

Fig. 2

das erfindungsgemäße Tor aus Figur 1 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht von links,

Fig. 3

ein erfindungsgemäßes Tor in einer Frontansicht, bei der die unbestimmte Länge der Torblattsegmente durch Trennlinien verdeutlicht ist,

Fig. 4

einen Ausschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Tores in einer Perspektivansicht,

Fig. 5

einen Ausschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Tores in einer Frontansicht, bei der die unbestimmte Länge der Torblattsegmente durch Trennlinien verdeutlicht ist,

Fig. 6

einen Schnitt entlang der horizontalen Schnittlinie VI - VI in Figur 5,

Fig. 7

einen Schnitt entlang der horizontalen Schnittlinie VII - VII in Figur 5,

Fig. 8

einen Ausschnitt eines Scharniers eines erfindungsgemäßen Tors in einer Seitenansicht,

Fig. 9

ein einzelnes Scharniergewerbe zusammen mit einem Ausschnitt eines Torblattsegments eines erfindungsgemäßen Tors in einer Perspektivansicht,

Fig. 10

eine Detailansicht eines Teils des Scharniergewerbes aus Figur 9, dargestellt in einer Seitenansicht,

Fig. 11

eine schematische Übersicht eines Torblattsegments zusammen mit Scharniergewerben in einer Frontansicht, wobei die unbestimmte Länge des Torblattsegments durch Trennlinien verdeutlicht ist,

Fig. 12

ein Torzargenprofil in einer Querschnittsansicht mit einem darin angeordneten Torblattsegment,

Fig. 13

den schematischen Aufbau eines Hubtors gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 14

ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm, das den Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Hubtors von Fig. 13 illustriert,

Fig. 15

ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm, das den Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Hubtors von Fig. 13 im Falle eines Stromausfalls illustriert,

Fig. 16

ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm, das den Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Hubtors von Fig. 13 im Falle einer Not-Öffnung des Tores illustriert,

Fig. 17

ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm, das den Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Hubtors von Fig. 13 zur Überwachung der Akkurestladung illustriert, und

Fig. 18

ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm, das den Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Hubtors von Fig. 13 zur permanenten Überwachung der Position und/oder Geschwindigkeit des Antriebsmotors bzw. des Torblatts illustriert,

Fig. 19

ein Torzargenprofil in einer Querschnittsansicht mit einem darin angeordneten Torblattsegment gemäß einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 20

eine perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung einer Verbindung eines Torblattsegmentes mit einem Scharniergewerbe gemäß einer weiteren alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung.

A possible embodiment of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing. Showing:

Fig. 1

an inventive gate in a front view with partially cut elements,

Fig. 2

the gate of the invention FIG. 1 in a schematic side view from the left,

Fig. 3

an inventive gate in a front view, in which the indefinite length of the door leaf segments is illustrated by separating lines,

Fig. 4

a detail of a gate according to the invention in a perspective view,

Fig. 5

a detail of a door according to the invention in a front view, in which the indefinite length of the door leaf segments is illustrated by dividing lines,

Fig. 6

a section along the horizontal section line VI - VI in FIG. 5 .

Fig. 7

a section along the horizontal section line VII - VII in FIG. 5 .

Fig. 8

a detail of a hinge of a door according to the invention in a side view,

Fig. 9

a single hinge together with a section of a door leaf segment of a door according to the invention in a perspective view,

Fig. 10

a detailed view of a part of the hinge industry FIG. 9 , shown in a side view,

Fig. 11

a schematic overview of a Torblattsegments together with hinged hauling in a front view, wherein the indefinite length of the door leaf segment is illustrated by dividing lines,

Fig. 12

a Torzargenprofil in a cross-sectional view with a Torblattsegment disposed therein,

Fig. 13

the schematic structure of a Hubtors according to an embodiment of the present invention,

Fig. 14

a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the lifting door of the invention Fig. 13 illustrated,

Fig. 15

a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the lifting door of the invention Fig. 13 illustrated in case of power failure,

Fig. 16

a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the lifting door of the invention Fig. 13 illustrated in the case of an emergency opening of the gate,

Fig. 17

a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the lifting door of the invention Fig. 13 for monitoring the remaining battery charge, and

Fig. 18

a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the lifting door of the invention Fig. 13 for permanently monitoring the position and / or speed of the drive motor or the door leaf,

Fig. 19

a Torzargenprofil in a cross-sectional view with a Torblattsegment disposed therein according to an alternative embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 20

an exploded perspective view of a connection of a Torblattsegmentes with a hinged acquisition according to another alternative embodiment of the invention.

Identical or corresponding features are identified with identical reference characters.

FIG. 1 shows an inventive lifting gate with a door leaf 1, which has a plurality of door leaf sections 40. Each two adjacent Torblattsektionen 40 are at least one hinge 3 (see FIG. 4 ) hinged together.
The lifting gate also comprises a motor drive 100 for raising and lowering the door leaf 1 and a drive means in the form of a finite drive chain 4.
The motor drive 100 further has a drive motor 101 connected to the drive chain 4.
The drive chain 4 is driven via a sprocket 104a, which serves as a drive element. The sprocket 104a is moved by an output shaft 105a, which is connected to the motor output shaft 102 via a power transmission means, here a belt 107a. The belt 107a is also guided over two pulleys 106a, 106b. Here, for example, on the basis of the size of the deflection rollers 106a, 106b, a transfer or reduction of the force to be transmitted can be realized.

The sprocket 104a is engaged with the chain 4 and, by its rotation, can open and close the gate. In the vicinity of and substantially opposite the sprocket 104a, the support roller 44 is provided so that portions of the door leaf sections 40 with the drive means 4 pass between the sprocket 104a and the support roller during opening and closing of the door.

The motor output shaft 102 additionally drives an optional counterbalancing device 200. In the in FIG. 1 In the embodiment shown, the motor output shaft 102 extends through the counterbalancing device 200 and exits on an opposite side of the gate.

On this opposite side of the door is a second drive chain 4, which is driven by a second sprocket 104b. The second sprocket 104b is moved by an output shaft 105b, which is connected to the motor output shaft 102 via a power transmission means, here a belt 107b. The belt 107b is also guided over two pulleys 106c, 106d. Here, for example, on the basis of the size of the deflection rollers 106c, 106d an over- or reduction of the force to be transmitted can be realized.

Although in FIG. 1 not explicitly shown, a drive motor can also be provided on this opposite door side. This may be provided in addition to the drive motor 101 or instead of the drive motor 101. In this case, the motor output shaft 102 of the imaged drive motor 101 does not necessarily have to extend through the weight compensation device 200.

The lifting gate has gate frames 16 on both sides. The Torzargen 16 have a width B _z , which also determine the installation width of the door. The drive chain 4 is disposed within this door frame 16. The door frame 16 forms the connection point between the opening provided in a wall and the lifting gate. The door frame 16 is in FIG. 12 shown in a cross section and has on the door leaf 1 side facing an opening through which the individual Torblattsektionen 40 are guided. The opening can be sealed with sealing lips.

Further with reference to FIG. 12 the lifting gate laterally on the Torblattsektionen 40 arranged guide means, which are designed here as guide rollers 12. The guide rollers 12 serve for horizontal and / or vertical guiding of the individual door leaf sections 40 during a movement (opening or closing) of the door leaf 1.

FIG. 2 shows a side view, wherein the door panel 1 is shown schematically in dashed lines. The door leaf 1 is wound up along a spiral passage 109. The spiral passage 109 is arranged in the area of the lintel 120. The depth T of the lintel 120 significantly determines the installation depth of the gate.

FIG. 3 shows a further view of the gate according to the invention. The gate is vertically movable, the door being opened in the direction of the arrow A and closed in the direction of the arrow B.

Each two adjacent Torblattsektionen 40 are hingedly connected to each other via at least one hinge 3. Each Torblattsektionen has a Torblattsegment 2. As in FIG. 4 1, a hinge 3 has two hinge items, namely a first hinge piece 31 and a second hinge piece 32 hingedly connected thereto. Each Torblattsegment 2 is connected at its two opposite ends in each case with a hinged purchases 31, 32. Each Torblattsektion 40 has a Torblattsegment 2 and the two associated with the ends hinge treasures 31, 32. Alternatively, the hinge units can also be arranged at other locations of the door leaf segments than, for example, approximately centrally, or two door leaf sections with more than two hinges can be coupled to one another.

The gate according to the invention is moved with the motor drive 100 between an open and a closed position. The force required to lift and lower the door leaf 1 is transmitted to the door leaf 1 via at least one drive means, in the present exemplary embodiment via the chain 4, by the motor drive 100.

Connecting means 5 connect the chain 4 with the door leaf 1. Here are several Torblattsegmente 2 each individually connected to the chain 4. The connection means 5 will be described below with reference to FIG FIG. 6 explained in more detail.

In FIG. 4 the serving as drive means chain 4 can be seen. In this embodiment of the invention is a hollow pin chain, that is, the individual members of the chain 4 are connected to each other with hollow bolts 7. By such a hollow bolt 7, for example, a connecting means 5 can extend through.

As in FIG. 5 can be seen, each serving as a drive means chain 4 can be located at the outer ends of the door leaf 1. The gate can therefore be actuated either with one or with two drive means. The chain 4 is formed as a finite drive means. In other embodiments, however, an endless drive means may also be provided.

FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view along in FIG FIG. 5 pictured section line VI-VI. Shown is a hinged haulage 32, which is connected to a Torblattsegment 2. The hinged haulage 32 has a recess 6 in which the chain 4 finds room. The chain 4 is inserted into the recess 6 of the hinge industry 32 and received in this. In alternative embodiments, the drive means may be partially or completely received in the Torblattsegmenten.

In this embodiment, the chain 4 and the hinge 3 are connected via the connecting means 5. A combined embodiment can be realized, for example, by a one-piece design of chain 4 and hinge 3. The hinge 3, for example, take over the function of the chain 4, and the chain 4 can also take over the function of the hinge 3.

In FIG. 6 a single chain link 41 is shown with a hollow pin 7. A connecting means, here a hinge pin 5, extends in its axial direction through the hinge treasure 32 and through the hollow pin 7 of the chain link 41 therethrough. The hinge pin 5 is secured to a Torblattsegment 2 facing the end 8 with a pin 9 against axial translational and radial rotational movements. At the opposite end of the hinge pin 5 is fixed by suitable means, here with a nut 11.

A guide roller 12 is rotatably supported by commercially available bearings 13 on the hinge pin 5. The guide roller 12 is disposed in the axial direction between the nut 11 and the hinged harvesting 32. The guide roller 12 has a tread 14 and an outer collar 15. The outer collar 15 is spaced further from the central axis L of the hinge pin 5 in the radial direction than the running surface 14. The collar 15 serves to guide the door leaf segments 2 horizontally during a vertical movement of the door leaf 1.

In FIG. 6 It can be seen that the lifting gate further comprises at least one connecting means 5 for connecting the drive chain 4 to at least one door leaf segment 2. In FIG. 6 is also seen that the laterally encircling drive means, ie the chain 4, at least in sections between a door leaf segment 2 and a guide means, ie the roller 12, is arranged.

This arrangement of the chain 4 between a Torblattsegment 2 and a guide roller 12 refers, in the sense of the present disclosure, to a cross-sectional view, such as Example in FIG. 6 shown, wherein the positioning of the chain 4 is described with respect to a horizontal extension direction E _H. Along this horizontal extension direction E _H , the chain 4 is accordingly arranged between a door leaf segment 2 and a guide roller 12.

FIG. 12 shows the arrangement according to the invention, which is at least partially in a Torzargenprofil 16. The Torzargenprofil 16 is shown in a cross section. It is a segmented hollow profile, in the interior of which at least two profile parts 17 are approximately symmetrical. The clear width W of the two profile parts 17 is slightly larger than the diameter D _L at the running surfaces 14 of the guide roller 12. The guide roller 12 is disposed between the two profile parts 17.

The profile parts 17 have opposite running surfaces 18 which can come to rest with the running surfaces 14 of the guide roller 12. Due to this arrangement of the guide roller 12 between the two oppositely arranged profile parts 17, the guide roller 12 is guided, including the attached door leaf segment 2 in a vertical movement of the door panel 1 in its vertical direction of movement.

The collar 15 of the guide roller 12 has a diameter D _B , which is greater than the diameter D _L at the running surfaces 14 of the guide roller 12. The diameter D _{B of} the collar 15 is also greater than the inside width W of the two profile parts 17. From this results in a contact surface 20 on the inside of the collar 15, which can reach 17 with an oppositely arranged contact surface 19 of the profile parts 17 to the plant.

If, for example, a force F acts on a door leaf segment 2, this leads to a deflection of the door leaf segment 2 and thus to a translatory movement of the door leaf segment 2 in the direction of the movement arrow V. In such a case, the collar 15 of the guide roller 12 prevents the guide roller from sliding out 12 and the door leaf segment 2 arranged thereon from the profile parts 17 of the door frame profile 16. The door leaf segment 2 is thus guided approximately horizontally in a vertical movement of the door.

At one of the opening of Torzargenprofils 16 opposite side is a photocell 45, by means of which it can be monitored whether the door is in the open or closed state or whether an obstacle obstructs the path of the open door leaf 2.

On the opposite side of the drive means 4 of the hinge 31 a holding roller 44 is arranged, which is rotatably mounted on Torzargenprofil 16 and assumes the task of leadership. When opening and closing the door leaf 2, the retaining roller 44 rolls over the surface of the hinge 31 from which the drive means 4 is opposite and with which the retaining roller 44 is in contact.

The retaining roller 44 is located in the upper region of the closed door leaf in the area of the lintel to improve the engagement of the sprocket in the drive means. It is also possible to provide a plurality of retaining rollers 44 on the Torzargenprofil 16, for example, distributed in the lower part of the closed gate or over the height of the door.

In the recess 6, in which the chain links 41 of the drive means 4 is received, a damper 43 is provided between the drive means 4 and a rear surface in the recess 6, with which both the recess 6 and the drive means 4 are in contact. The damper 43 may be made of a soft and / or elastic material, for example of an elastomer.

In FIG. 8 a hinge 3 is shown. The hinge 3 has a first hinge acquisition 31 and a second hinge acquisition 32. Both hinge trucks 31, 32 each have an aligned bore 21 through which the connecting means 5 extends. The connecting means 5 serves as a hinge pin 5 and forms a hinge axis about which the hinge 3 is pivotable in a known manner.

In FIG. 9 a single hinged haulage 31 is shown by way of example. The hinged haulage 31 has a guide section 22 on an outer lateral end side. The guide portion 22 consists of two vertical walls 22a, 22b and an intermediate horizontal wall 22c connecting the two vertical walls 22a, 22b. The resulting U-shape forms a recess. 6

The inside width Z of the recess 6 is slightly larger than the width B _{K of} the chain 4 (see FIG. 5 ). The chain 4 finds place in the recess 6 and can be inserted into the recess 6. The horizontal mobility of the chain 4 is limited by the inner surfaces of the recess 6, which can only move the chain 4 until it is in contact with one of these surfaces.

At the door panel segment 2 facing vertical wall 22b, the hinge treasure 31 has a connecting portion 23, which preferably integrally with the guide portion 22 is formed. The connecting portion 23 has an outer shape which corresponds approximately to the inner hollow profile 24 of the door leaf segment 2. A Torblattsegment 2 can be postponed so fitting on the connecting portion 23.

The hinge piece 31 is arranged in a cavity 25 of the door leaf segment 2. In order to provide a secure connection between the hinged haulage 31 and the door leaf segment 2, the hinge haulage 31 is preferably glued in the region of the connecting portion 23 with the door leaf segment 2. Other forms of connection, such as screw, but this is not excluded.

As in FIG. 11 can be seen, hinge on 31, 32 on both sides of a Torblattsegment 2, with reference to FIG. 9 described manner, be appropriate. Further shows FIG. 11 in that the respective hinge harvesting unit 31, 32 is arranged on a front end side 26 of the door leaf segment 2 pointing towards the door frame 16 and extends approximately over the entire height h of the door leaf segment 2.

The individual hinge units 31, 32 of a hinge 3 have the same external shape and are in particular approximately identical parts, preferably injection-molded parts. In the FIGS. 9 and 10 It can be seen that a hinge 31, 32 at one axial end 27 has a bore 21 for receiving a hinge pin 5.

In FIG. 6 Such an arrangement can be seen in cross-section, wherein a hinge pin 5 is guided by just these holes 21 of the hinge industry 31.

The inner diameter of the bore 21 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the hinge pin 5. The arrangement of the hinge pin 5 in the bore 21 realizes a fixed bearing with a rotational degree of freedom, i. the hinged haulage 31, 32 can rotate about the hinge pin 5 with the bore 21 attached to one axial end thereof.

To secure the hinge pin 5 against rotation or displacement, a previously described pin 9 is inserted through an opening provided in the hinge pin 5 hole which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the hinge pin 5. The cotter pin 9 is also inserted through a transverse bore 29 introduced at the hinge conveyor 31 ( FIG. 9 ), which is preferably provided in the connecting portion 23.

In the FIGS. 8 . 9 and 10 It is shown that a hinge 31, 32 on its other axial side 28 has a slot 30. The elongated hole 30 is a bore which extends approximately in the longitudinal direction Y ( FIG. 10 ) is extended. The inner diameter d of the slot 30 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the hinge pin 5. Thus, a movable bearing is realized, the hinge treasure 31, 32 due to the elongated hole 30 both rotationally and translationally in the Y direction, ie along the extension direction of the elongated hole 30 to the hinge pin is movable around.

How best in the FIGS. 4 . 5 and 8th can be seen, the individual hinged purchases 31, 32 are connected to each other, so that they form a hinge chain 300. The ends 27, 28 of a hinge 31, 32 are shaped so that they are each overlapping with the holes 21, 30 fitted into each other.

Thus, on the insides of the holes 21 ( FIG. 9 ) of a hinge trade 31, 32 recesses 34 are provided, in which the fork ends 33 of an adjacent hinge trade 31, 32 can be fitted. Since the hinge units 31, 32 all have the same shape, the individual hinge units 31, 32 can be assembled to form an arbitrarily long hinge chain 300.

Each hinge mechanism 31, 32 has a side guide element 35, which is suitable for closing the door leaf segment 2 connected to this hinge mechanism 31, 32 against the horizontal direction V (FIG. FIG. 12 ) support against a vertical movement of the door leaf 1 against the profile part 17 and lead. The side guide member 35 is disposed on the lateral outside of the first vertical wall 22a of the guide portion 22 of a hinge industry 31, 32.

FIG. 19 shows an alternative embodiment of the door leaf 1, which contains a sliding disk 42 serving as a sliding element. The nature and perspective of the representation corresponds to those already in FIG. 10 selected, but for a horizontal opposite side of the door leaf. 1

In this embodiment, the door leaf 2 has no side guide element 35 and no damper 43. For lateral guidance of the door leaf 2, a sliding disk 42 is provided between the hinge conveyor 31 and the guide roller 12, which thus relative to the guide roller 12 the collar 15 in the axial direction opposite. With a horizontal displacement of the door leaf 2, the sliding disk 42 can come into contact with one or both of the profile parts 17 and slide along them to limit the horizontal mobility of the door leaf 2. In the embodiment shown, the sliding disk 42 is approximately round and provided with a central hole, wherein the connecting means 5 extends through this hole and thus fixes the sliding disk 42.

The sliding disk 42 may be made of a low-friction and / or comparatively soft material in order to minimize frictional forces between the sliding disk 42 and the profile parts 17 and the wear of the guide roller and the profile parts 17. In particular, when in each case a sliding element 42 is provided at the two horizontally opposite connecting means 5 of a Torblattsegmentes 2, the horizontal guidance of the guide rollers 12 can be made substantially by the sliding member 42.

The door leaf 2 may have distributed over its height a plurality of sliding elements 42. For example, the sliding elements 42 may always be arranged in pairs horizontally opposite each other. Such pairs of sliding elements 42 may be evenly distributed over the height of the closed door leaf, for example, with a total of three pairs at the top, at the bottom and in the middle approximately.

FIG. 20 shows an alternative embodiment of the connection between a door leaf segment 2 and a hinge 31 in an exploded view. In this embodiment, the door leaf segment consists of two profile elements 49 and a shutter 50 received between the profile elements 49. The profile elements 49 may be made of metal, for example, preferably of aluminum. For the diaphragm numerous materials are also possible, for example metals or plastics, preferably transparent plastics.

The profile elements 49 each have a screw hole 47 with an internal thread. The hinged haulage has in this embodiment, two through holes 48, whose distance from one another correspond to the spacing of the screw holes 47 of the door leaf segment 2. The connection between hinged haulage 31 and door leaf segment 2 can be made by screws 46 are screwed through the through holes 48 of the hinge 31 and the screw holes 47 of the profile elements 49.

The arrangement described with reference to the figures works as follows:
The chain 4 is with the in the FIGS. 1 and 13 The motor 101 shown connected via the output shaft 102, the belt 107, the pulleys 106a, 106b and the countershaft 105 by means of the sprocket 104a and serves to drive the entire door leaf 1. The sprocket 104a extends partially into the recesses 6 of the hinge and picks in it in the chain 4 a.

The door leaf 1 consists of a plurality of door leaf segments 2, wherein a plurality of these Torblattsegmente 2, and preferably all Torblattsegmente 2, are connected to the chain 4. Preferably each Torblattsegment 2 is individually secured with a hinge pin 5 to the chain 4.

The static weight forces as well as the dynamic forces occurring during operation are thus transmitted approximately uniformly to the respective door leaf segment 2 attached to the respective connecting points formed by the chain 4 and the hinge pin 5. The total force therefore no longer has to be absorbed by the lowermost door leaf segment, but rather is distributed as evenly as possible to the entire door leaf 1.

The forces F ₁ , F ₂ required for lifting the individual door leaf segment ₂ (FIG. FIG. 11 ) occur at the contact points of the connecting portion 23 with the Torblattsegment 2 and are mainly transmitted from the chain 4. The hinged haulage 31, 32 serve only to articulate the individual Torblattsegmente 2 together. Due to the particular suspension of the individual hinge trucks 31, 32 on the hinge pin 5, occur on the hinged lures 31, 32 itself, especially in the region of their holes 21, 30, only small forces, compared to the forces required to lift the door leaf 1 F ₁ , F _{2 are} low to negligible.

The common connection between the chain 4, the hinge pin 5 and the individual hinge pickups 31, 32 also requires that the chain 4 and the individual hinge trucks 31, 32 move substantially together. The elongated holes 30 are used here in particular to exclude a static overdetermination of the system and so compensate for tolerances or changes in length between the chain 4 and the hinge pickups 31, 32.

It is advantageous if the hinge pins 5 in the upper half of a Torblattsegments 2, and in particular, as in the Figures 3 . 4 and 9 shown, are arranged in the region of an upper edge 36 of the door leaf segment 2. Thus, the individual Torblattsegmente 2, following the gravity, vertically downwards.

A load change occurs in the chain 4 and the Torblattsektionen 2 only above the sprocket, that is in the region of the lintel 120, on, in which the door leaf 2 is stored in the open state, that is rolled up, which act when rolling up the door leaf between the Torblattsektionen Tensile and compressive forces are lower than those when lifting the door leaf 2 in the passage area.

The recess 6 formed in the hinge fittings 31, 32 serves for stable lateral guidance of the chain 4 and for protecting the chain 4 against external influences. The arrangement of the chain 4 in the recess 6 also leads to a compact design, which is further favored by the fact that the chain 4 used in the hinge garnishes 31, 32 is disposed between the door leaf segments 2 and a guide roller 12, wherein the hinge pin 5 at the same time Axis for this guide roller 12 can serve.

The provided between the chain 4 and the recess 6 damper 43 thereby reduces the noise during the movement of the door leaf 1, which may occur due to small movements of the chain 4 and the hinge lures 31, 32. Another source of noise that the damper 43 counteracts is the engagement of the sprocket 53 with the chain 4.

This compact design results in that the frame width B _z can be reduced compared to the prior art. By saving the frame width, the passage width of the door can be increased.

The Zargenbreite B _z is further minimized by the fact that the drive 100 is at least partially disposed outside the Torzargen. As in FIG. 1 As shown, at least the motor 101, the output shaft 102, the pulleys 106a, 106b, the belt 107 and at least partially the shaft 105 are disposed outside the door frames 16.

Furthermore, the dimensions of the individual components can be determined by reference to FIGS FIGS. 1 to 12 described favorable, ie approximately uniform, distribution of forces over the entire door leaf 1, to be kept small. These small dimensions, in particular of the drive 100, are conducive to a compact design of the lifting door according to the invention. In such a "downsizing" of the drive, in particular the use of compact synchronous motors is advantageous. In this way, in addition to the door frame width B _z namely, the installation space required for the door lintel 120, ie the installation depth T of the door can be kept compact.

In FIG. 13 the lifting door according to the invention is shown schematically, wherein the door leaf 1 is operated with such a synchronous motor 101. The door leaf 1 is moved over the synchronous motor 101, the output shaft 102 and the drive means 4 up and down. Here, the previously with respect to the FIGS. 1 to 12 described drive of the door leaf 1 via a power control unit 50, which allows in the manner described to perform a powered standstill operation of the engine.

A logic and control unit 60 generates the control commands for the control unit based on command generator signals and coordinates the operation of the control unit with the other control components.

Instead of the continuous output shaft 102 shown schematically here, the door leaf can also be accommodated in separate spiral guide paths 109 provided on both sides of the door leaf, as they are approximately in FIG FIG. 2 are shown.

The present invention is not limited to the use of a synchronous motor as a drive motor. Instead of the synchronous motor, any motor can be used which is controllable up to zero speed and generates sufficient torque even at zero speed, such as stepper motors, reluctance motors and the like.

Fig. 13 further shows an accumulator unit 70 into which recuperated energy can be fed. Furthermore, the accumulator unit can additionally be fed via an external power supply 80.

Fig. 13 further shows an acting on the Torantriebswelle electro-mechanical brake 90 and a position measuring system 91, designed as incremental encoder, absolute value encoder or the like, which also sits directly on the shaft, ideally both brake and Wegmesssystem can be integrated in the drive.

The drive is controlled by a control unit so that its speed (and thus the speed of the door leaf) follows predetermined ramps. All moving parts are subject to about even accelerations. The mechanical loads on shafts and brakes, both during regular door running as well as during reversing and emergency stop operations, but also in the event of a power failure are thus reduced.

Fig. 14 shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the invention Hubtors of Fig. 13 illustrated. In the case of a request for a stop, the motor is controlled by a short path, driven to zero speed and held in this position.

In step S11, a delay with which the door leaf is to be decelerated, predetermined by the control unit. In step S12, the door leaf drive is driven based on the predetermined delay to reduce the speed to zero speed. The door leaf is then held in the position reached by the drive (step S13). The control unit then waits for new commands in step S14.

Fig. 15 shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the invention Hubtors of Fig. 13 illustrated in case of power failure. In the case of a power failure, it is detected by the control unit in step S21 and interpreted as an (emergency) stop command (step S23). The control unit may for this purpose be equipped with a corresponding monitoring device which continuously monitors the main power supply (eg mains voltage) and switches over to an emergency power supply (eg accumulator unit) in the event of a failure or interruption of the main power supply (step S22).

The electrical energy stored in the accumulator unit is then used to bring the drive to a standstill (speed zero) via the control unit in a controlled manner via a guided speed reduction (step S24). Once the door leaf has reached zero speed (step S25), the door leaf is held at the standstill position by the energized drive (step S26). Thereafter, the control unit waits for new commands in step S27.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 15 Thus, despite power failure on consuming mechanical brakes to avoid a Torblattabsturzes be waived. The safety functions are taken over by the controlled motor deceleration of the door leaf by means of the energy stored in the accumulator unit.

A failure of the safety function due to failing mechanical brakes can thus be excluded.

Fig. 16 shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the invention Hubtors of Fig. 13 illustrated for performing an emergency opening during a power failure.

The energy stored in the accumulator unit can be used in the absence of external power supply to perform on the control unit a controlled emergency opening of the gate. If the control unit detects that there is no external power supply, it can change to a so-called emergency power mode (step S31). Unnecessary circuits are switched off to save energy.

If an emergency opening command is received in step S32, the opening of the gate is made in step S33. The control unit and the drive motor to be supplied with electrical energy from the accumulator unit, the available power can be quite lower than that of external mains voltage supply.

The emergency travel speed is adjusted accordingly, so that the battery capacity can be kept low. The emergency power program can take on the existing residual capacity adapt the accumulator unit, so that as far as possible a complete opening of the door is achieved.

The emergency opening can be triggered by a manually operated release button, by a connected fire alarm system or automatically in the event of a power failure. Other triggers are conceivable.

Fig. 17 shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the invention Hubtors of Fig. 13 illustrated for monitoring the remaining battery charge.

As already mentioned, the control device is designed in a favorable manner such that it can monitor the remaining battery charge and, when it falls below a predetermined lower limit with the remaining residual energy, it can move the door leaf into a safe position.

For this purpose, the residual charge remaining in the accumulator unit is detected in step S41 and compared with a predetermined lower limit value (step S42). As long as the limit is not reached, the motor energization is maintained and the door leaf is kept in the current position (step S44). However, if the lower limit is reached, the door leaf is placed in a secure position in step S45. Depending on the design, this may be a fully open or fully closed position.

Subsequently, the lift gate is disabled in this position until power is restored (step S46). As a further, optional measure to ensure the failure of the battery unit, a holding brake can be activated (step S47). In addition, the control device can be designed in a favorable manner such that it can be detected via the position data detection movement of the door leaf, while the holding brake is to prevent such movement, and in response to the detection of such movement, the drive motor is driven at speeds of zero, to hold the door leaf additionally motorized.

Furthermore, the control unit can be set up to use the position data acquisition for a comparison of desired and actual speeds and to correct any deviation or to bring about a standstill within the scope of a control loop. Dangerous movement can thus be counteracted.

The electrical energy provided in the accumulator unit can also be used for the position data acquisition of the control unit even if the external power supply fails In this way it is also possible in emergency power mode to detect downward dangerous movements and to counteract the movement.

Fig. 18 shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating the operation of the invention Hubtors of Fig. 13 for permanent monitoring of the position and / or speed of the drive motor or the door leaf illustrated.

The positional change of the door leaf or of the door leaf drive detected by the position sensors can be used to determine the speed of the door leaf in step S51. This is compared in step S53 with a predetermined target speed (step S52).

If the actual and target speeds match, the method continues in step S51. In the case of a deviation of the actual speed from the setpoint speed, the door leaf can be stopped in step S54, or one associated with Fig. 2 described emergency stop be prompted. As a result of the permanent monitoring of the position and / or speed of the drive motor or of the door leaf, it is thus possible to detect a dangerous downward movement and counteract it. The security against crash is thereby increased.

Claims (14)

1. Motor-operable and vertically movable lifting gate with a gate panel (1), comprising
   several gate panel sections (40) which are coupled to each other by way of hinges (3), where a hinge (3) comprises two hinge panels (31, 32) of adjacent gate panel sections (40), at least one elongate drive means (4) which is connected to said at least one gate panel section (40),
   at least one guide means (12) which is suitable to guide said gate panel (1) during its motion,
   characterized in that
   said elongated drive means (4) is received at least in sections in said gate panel sections (40),
   and at least one gate panel section (40) comprises a recess (6) for receiving said drive means (4), where said recesses (6) of said individual gate panel sections (40) are arranged approximately aligned with one another, at least one gate panel section (40) comprises a gate panel segment (2) and a hinge panel (31, 32), and said elongate drive means (4) is embodied at least in sections between at least one gate panel segment (2) and the at least one guide means (12), and wherein further a connection mechanism (5) is provided which connects a gate panel segment (2) to said elongate drive means (4) and the at last one guide means (12), wherein said connection mechanism (5) extends through two hinge panels (31, 32) and serves as a hinge pin, and that a plurality of gate panel segments (2) are each individually connected with the drive means (4).
2. Gate according to claim 1, characterized in that said elongate drive means (4) is a finite drive means and/or a chain.
3. Gate according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said guide means (12) comprises a guide roller which is rotatably mounted on said connection mechanism (5).
4. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said hinge panels (31, 32) of a hinge (3) are formed combined with said drive means (4).
5. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said drive means (4) bears against at least one surface of a recess (6), where the movability of said drive means (4) is limited by said recess (6) approximately transversely to the direction of motion of said gate panel.
6. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a damper (43) is provided between said drive means (4) and at least one surface of a gate panel section (40) and is suitable for damping a relative motion between said drive means (4) and said hinge panel (31,32).
7. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sliding element (42), in particular a sliding disk, is arranged between at least one surface of a gate frame profile (16) and at least one hinge panel (31, 32), where said sliding disk can be mounted in particular on said connection mechanism (5).
8. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a hinge panel (31, 32) comprises at least one lateral guide element (35) which is adapted to move said hinge panel (31, 32) in the direction approximately transverse to an opening or closing motion of said gate panel (1).
9. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said respective hinge panel (31, 32) is arranged at least in part in a cavity (25) of said respective gate panel segment and is connected substantially within said cavity (25) to said respective gate panel segment, where said respective hinge panel (31, 32) and said respective gate panel segment are connected to one another, in particular, by adhesive bonding.
10. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one hinge panel (31, 32) is connected to a gate panel segment by way of a screw connection, where in particular said gate panel segment comprises at least one bore with a thread and said hinge panel (31, 32) at least one through bore through which a screw (46) extends.
11. Gate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a drive element (53), in particular a sprocket (53), engages with said drive means (4), and in that a guide is provided which holds said elongate drive means (4) in engagement with said elongate drive means (4) in the region of said drive element (53).
12. Gate according to claim 11, characterized in that said drive element (53) extends at least in part into said recess (6).
13. Gate according to one of the claims 11 and 12, characterized in that said guide comprises at least one counter bearing which forces said elongate drive means (4) in the direction of said drive element (53) and is, in particular, suitable for engaging with a hinge panel (31, 32).
14. Gate according to one of the claims 11 to 13, characterized in that said guide comprises at least one retaining roller which is suitable for rolling engagement with a hinge panel (31, 32).

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