A method of using a foot operable door opener which operates, without using one's hands, and without electrical assist. Signage is provided on the door showing that the entrance cycle is initiated by the entrant stepping on a pedal, actuating an initial delay, allowing the entrant to comfortably step aside to clear the path of swinging of the door, while a second delay assembly provides for a delayed release of the drive wheel at an end of the opening cycle, to allow ergonomic passage, which allows the entrant to comfortably step through an open portal of the door before integrated closing devices close the door behind the entrant.

An integrated casement window operator and lock, including a gear mechanism and an arm assembly, the arm defining a rack portion and an adjacent arcuate gear portion, the arm mounted to the housing with a pinion gear engaged with the rack portion and the arcuate gear portion, the pinion gear defining a star-shaped aperture therethrough and a handle with a square-shaped shaft portion received in the star-shaped aperture of the gear. The handle is selectively rotatable to shift the arm between a window fully closed position and a window fully open position, wherein an anti-backdrive mechanism is provided to inhibit backdriving of the arm in both the window fully closed window fully open positions.

A cost-effective, hands-free door opener activated via foot, cane, remote, Bluetooth, security systems, smart home technology, or proximity sensors which promotes hygienic and accessible door operation without physical contact. This device features a linear motion mechanism with a spring-loaded drive wheel, ensuring stable operation across varied surface types, environments, and door orientations. It includes precise control over the angle, distance, and speed of door opening and closing, complemented by user interfaces. Sensors adapt to environmental conditions and user presence, reducing pathogen transmission risks. Programmable delays for door operations cater to different traffic flows and safety requirements. The system supports various motor types and power setups including wireless operation and charging, suitable for retrofitting existing doors in commercial, institutional, and residential areas. Safety features detect obstructions, ensuring seamless operation. This invention integrates robust mechanical design with intelligent sensors integrated by a controller, enhancing door functionality in diverse environments.

A bodywork part for a motor vehicle is provided. The bodywork part includes a main body made from a plastic material and an anti-pinching system. The latter comprises a capacitive sensor comprising at least a first conductive wire integrated into the thickness of the main body by welding, said capacitive sensor being able to detect the presence of an object or a hand of a user in said peripheral zone.

Proposed is a safety installation for industrial doors that are mounted movably between two guide rails, having at least one optical sensor system for recognizing objects, wherein the optical sensor system is mounted in at least one housing able to be fastened in each case to the guide rails. In order to be able to impose lower mounting requirements while keeping at least the same level of safety, the housing and/or at least one of the housings has an acceleration sensor for measuring a vibration and for supplying vibration data from which an evaluation unit evaluates whether the door has left the guide.