Automatic Garage Door Opener [Robolift]

Object detail

Accession number

2007.55

Maker

Cameron Design & Development (Electronics) Ltd.
Rontek Developments Ltd

Production period

1970s

Description

Automatic remote controlled garage door opener with motor and two remotes, two door weights, sprocket, sprocket retaining collar, triangular axle support, guarantee, installation and operating notes and two forms stating 'Application for a Licence to Establish & Operate a Telecontrol & Telemetry Radio Station'- paperwork needed to apply for license to use, via Post Office. Sticker on reverse of motor states 'For use on 230 volt 50 Hz power supply. Max. consumption (200 W) Manufactured by - RONTEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. New Lynn, Auckland 7'. The 200 W rating is stated on a sticker. Date on forms state 1971 as era. All together there are 40 pieces.

Marks

For use on 230 volt 50Hz power supply/ Max. consumption 1200 W/ Manufactured by -/ RONTEK DEVELOPMENT LTD./ New Lynn, Auckland 7 Maker's Plate
No. B 24256 Serial Number

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Cameron Design & Development (Electronics) Ltd. et al. Circa 1971. Automatic Garage Door Opener [Robolift], 2007.55. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Element, Door Opener, Garage Door Built Environment Artefacts Building Components Door & Window Elements

Production place

New Lynn Auckland City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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