摘要 |
The present invention provides an apparatus for operating a garage door. An embodiment of an operating mechanism for a door includes a shaft, a drum, an energy storing member, and a swivel body. The shaft is coupled to the door such that the shaft rotates in a first direction as the door is opened and rotates in a second direction as the door is closed. The coupling of the shaft to the door is typically accomplished by a cable. The drum is coupled to the shaft and the energy storing member is coupled to the drum by another cable. The energy storing member is arranged such that the energy storing member stores energy as the door is closed and releases stored energy as the door is opened to assist in the raising and lowering of the door.
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