Lifting gates with their own hands
At the present time, the gates with a lifting and turning mechanism are very popular among garage owners. Such a mechanism is a single leaf, which is a very ergonomic solution for garages of small size and is very reliable in use. In addition, such a mechanism does not require additional care or service. The principle of operation of the lifting gate mechanism is very simple. The leaf of the gate rises under the ceiling of the box on the roller mechanism along the guide profiles, occupying the position parallel to the ceiling, without creating inconveniences and saving space. It is not difficult to do this by myself, it is enough to have the tools that certainly exist in any garage, affordable materials, as well as components for the device itself.
The device and operation of the lifting and turning mechanism
The mechanism of the lifting and tilting gate
The main element of the gate is a built-in wooden-metal frame, which is installed in the place of future gates. Inside the door box, steel profiles are installed, along which guide rollers will move, raising the door leaf upwards. Often an option is used where the mechanism contains two types of guides: vertical( for lifting) and horizontal( for moving along the ceiling), but this is not a compulsory solution.
For the door leaf, galvanized sheets of iron with a special double-sided protective coating, which protects the surface from the influence of climatic factors, are most often used. In addition, it is a good protection against any external influences( impacts, chips, etc.).Sometimes the finished door leaf is covered with decorative panels made of thin plastic or wood. This gives the gate aesthetic appearance, while not affecting the weight or characteristics. Do not be ruled out and the option of warming the finished doors with foam or other easily accessible materials for the insulation of premises.
Example of garage door
Installation work
Installation work
Before starting the installation of the gate, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work on the walls and in the opening. Work with the floor can be done at the end, after installing and calibrating the mechanism of the gate.
To begin with, the frame frame of the future mechanism is attached to the opening to schedule and verify the required dimensions. Three bars are used to make a frame from wood. Two locate longitudinally and one laterally, the bars are fastened with steel plates or corners. At this stage level, it is necessary to check the correctness of the box assembly in the vertical and horizontal planes. After this, the box is fixed on the walls with anchors.
Next, place the installation of elements responsible for joining the wall and runners, at the marked points make holes. The top bracket is recommended to take out a little forward with respect to the rest of the structure, in order to avoid complications when opening the gate( jamming, friction of elements, etc.).Having strengthened and leveled the door frame, it is necessary to fill all the formed slots with mounting foam.
The next step is the installation of the guide profiles. The frame of the cloth is made of corners of the necessary length, covering them with metal or wood sheets from above. The assembled canvas is inserted into the guides and connected to levers and springs, which will drive the canvas.
All edges of the door leaf are covered with a metal strip to protect them from corrosion or mechanical damage, as well as ingress of foreign objects and deposits. Joints on the walls in those places where the wall is in contact with the frame, it is recommended to cover with steel lining.
Some installation tips for you:
- Install the guide profiles only in a horizontal position without deflection, otherwise the web can be stuck in any place and do not go any further.
- · A special spring is used to fix the leaf in a certain position, the tension of which is adjusted by the tension nut. It may also be necessary to change the spring fixing point.
- · To make the use of the gate safe, special restrictors are installed on the box. They are pulled out by the handle and the gates are fixed in the required position.
Types of gate control
There are three ways to control the gate: manual, mechanical, remote.
In the case of manual control, you yourself open and close the gate, moving the canvas with your hands or with the help of special "leash" handles.
In the mechanical control system for you the movement of the gate is controlled by electric motors. It is enough to press the button installed inside or outside the garage to drive the mechanism.
Remote control is most convenient, but its price is several times higher. In this case, you can control the gate without leaving the car. Such a system includes a signal receiver, a microcomputer and garage door position sensors.
