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01-03-2012 дата публикации

System for Syncronizing a Plurality of Roller Shades Using Variable Linear Velocities

Номер: US20120050596A1
Автор: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics Inc

Presented is a system for synchronizing movement of roller shades each from a first position to a common second position. The system includes a master controller, a plurality of optical assemblies each configured to obtain information related to the position of one of the roller shades, and a plurality of motor assemblies. Each of the motor assemblies is configured for receiving the position information from one of the plurality of optical assemblies, receiving a master shade movement time from the master controller, and moving one of the of roller shades from the first position to the common second position in response to the received position information so that the roller shade arrives at the common second position simultaneously with the other roller shades in a time equal to the master shade movement time.

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Номер записи: 1
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Battery-powered motorized window treatment having a service position

Номер: US20120255689A1
Автор: David A. Kirby, Edward J. Blair, James J. Wilson, Justin M. Zernhelt, Peter W. Ogden, JR., Samuel F. Chambers
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A battery-powered motorized window treatment for covering at least a portion of a window may be adjusted into a service position to allow for access to at least one battery that is powering the motorized window treatment. A headrail of the motorized window treatment may be adjusted to the service position to allow for easy replacement of the batteries without unmounting the headrail and without requiring tools. The motorized window treatment may comprise brackets having buttons that may be actuated to release the headrail from a locked position, such that the head rail may be rotated into the service position. The headrail easily rotates through a controlled movement into the service position, such that a user only needs one free hand available to move the motorized window treatment into the service position and change the batteries.

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Номер записи: 2
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Method of Automatically Controlling a Motorized Window Treatment While Minimizing Occupant Distractions

Номер: US20130049664A1
Автор: Brian Michael Courtney, Joel S. Spira, Timothy S. Majewski, Walter S. Zaharchuk, William Bryce Fricke, William H. Howe
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A load control system provides for automatically controlling a position of a motorized window treatment to control the amount of sunlight entering a space of a building through a window located in a façade of the building in order to control a sunlight penetration distance within the space and minimize occupant distractions. The load control system automatically generates a timeclock schedule having a number of timeclock events for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment during the present day. A user is able to select a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance for the space and a minimum time period that may occur between any two consecutive timeclock events. In addition, a maximum number of movements that may occur during the timeclock schedule may also be entered. The load control system uses these inputs to determine event times and corresponding positions of the motorized window treatment for each timeclock event.

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Номер записи: 3
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Architectural opening coverings powered by rotary motors

Номер: US20130199735A1
Автор: Daniel Fogarty, Wendell Colson
Принадлежит: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC

Example architectural opening coverings powered by rotary motors are described. An example architectural opening covering apparatus includes a rotatable member, a covering mounted to the rotatable member, a motor having a drive shaft which is capable of rotating the rotatable member in a first direction to raise the covering and in a second direction opposite the first direction to lower the covering, and a drive shaft coupling substantially preventing the motor from applying torque in the second direction.

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Номер записи: 4
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Door release mechanism

Номер: US20130269881A1
Автор: Alvin Eiterman, Mark Daus
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corp

A door mechanism includes a door shaft, a drive sprocket fixed to the door shaft, a holding brake to counter a closing bias of the door, and a holding brake sprocket that is rotationally coupled to the drive sprocket. A freewheel is coupled to the holding brake sprocket to facilitate free rotation of the holding brake sprocket in a first direction. A first brake is coupled to the holding brake sprocket via the freewheel to provide resistance to rotation of the door shaft in a second direction. A door release includes a drop wheel coupled to the holding brake sprocket, a brake drive sprocket, a drop arm and a second brake to provide resistance to the brake sprocket when the brake sprocket exceeds a predetermined braking speed.

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Номер записи: 5
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Battery Powered Control Device For Driving A Load With A Pulse Width Modulated Signal

Номер: US20140055061A1
Автор: Chenming Wu, Jonathan L. Roe, Peter W. Ogden, JR., Samuel F. Chambers
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A battery-powered load control device (e.g., a motorized window treatment) is able to supply a pulse-width modulated current to an electrical load (e.g., a motor) while conducting a substantially DC battery current from a battery powering the motorized window treatment. The motorized window treatment includes a motor drive circuit for driving the motor with a pulse-width modulated signal to adjust the rotational speed of the motor, such that the motor conducts the pulse-with modulated current. The motorized window treatment also has an input circuit coupled between the battery and the H-bridge drive circuit. The input circuit has an output for conducting the pulse-width modulated load current, and conducts the substantially DC battery current from the battery. The input circuit may comprise, for example, a passive filter circuit (such as an inductor-capacitor filter) or an active circuit (such as a power converter).

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Номер записи: 6
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOOR ARRANGEMENT, AS WELL AS A DOOR ARRANGEMENT OF THIS KIND AND A SAFETY DEVICE THEREFOR

Номер: US20180002980A1
Автор: BARTOLE Dieter, KREMSER Hans-Jörg, MAYER MARTIN
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A door arrangement monitoring method, a safety device () and a door arrangement (), including the safety device (), are provided. The method monitors a monitored area positioned in front of a door opening, offset and parallel to a door closing plane, and performs a failure routine when an object () is detected in the monitored area and there is a risk of a collision of the object () with a door leaf (). A current position of the object (), and of a leading edge () of the door leaf (), are detected. A direction of movement of the door leaf () is detected. The failure routine is initiated as a function of the current position of the object () and the leading edge () of the door leaf () as well as the direction of movement of the door leaf (). 1. A method for controlling a door arrangement , the method comprising the steps of:providing a door arrangement comprising a door leaf which is guided in lateral guides and is driven by a drive means and is movable to and fro between an open and a closed position, in a door closing plane of a door opening, a safety device which safety device monitors a monitored area at least on one side, said monitored area being positioned in front of the door opening and being offset in parallel to the door closing plane, and which safety device performs a failure routine when an object is detected in the monitored area and hence a collision of the object with the door leaf is immanent:detecting a current position of the object;detecting a current position of a leading edge of the door leaf;detecting a direction of movement of the door leaf; andinitiating the failure routine as a function of the current position of the object and the current position of the leading edge of the door leaf as well as the direction of movement of the door leaf.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detection of the current position of the object is performed by using an optical detector means comprising a light grid system.3. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 7
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL ARCHITECTURAL OPENING COVERING ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20180002981A1
Автор: Bohlen Jorg, Colson Wendell B., Dann Kevin M., Fogarty Daniel M., Johnson William, Swiszcz Paul G.
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus to control architectural opening covering assemblies are disclosed herein. An architectural covering assembly including an architectural covering; a tube to which the architectural covering is coupled; a manual controller operatively coupled to the tube to rotate the tube; a motor including a motor housing and a motor shaft; and a clutch assembly including a clutch and a clutch housing in which the clutch is disposed, the motor shaft coupled to the clutch and the clutch coupled to the manual controller to hold the motor shaft substantially stationary when the architectural covering is moved under an influence of the motor to cause the motor housing to rotate with the clutch housing and the tube. 1. An architectural covering assembly , comprising:an architectural covering;a tube to which said architectural covering is coupled;a manual controller operatively coupled to said tube to rotate said tube;a motor including a motor housing and a motor shaft; anda clutch assembly including a clutch and a clutch housing in which said clutch is disposed,wherein said motor shaft is coupled to said clutch and said clutch is coupled to said manual controller to hold said motor shaft substantially stationary when said architectural covering is moved under an influence of said motor to cause said motor housing to rotate with said clutch housing and said tube.2. The architectural covering assembly of claim 1 , wherein said clutch assembly is disposed within and coupled to said tube.3. The architectural covering assembly of claim 1 , wherein said clutch is structured to resist relative movement between said manual controller and said clutch housing when said architectural covering is moved under an influence of said manual controller to cause said manual controller to rotate with said clutch claim 1 , said clutch housing claim 1 , and said tube.4. The architectural covering assembly of claim 1 , wherein said clutch assembly holds said motor shaft substantially ...

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Номер записи: 8
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Hall-type Travel Limit Deviation Self-resetting Encoder For Garage Door Machine

Номер: US20190003233A1
Автор: Wenying SHAO
Принадлежит: ET TECHNOLOGY (WUXI) Co Ltd

A Hall-type travel limit deviation self-resetting encoder for a garage door machine, including a nylon worm gear and a driving motor for driving the nylon worm gear to rotate, a motor rotation counting limit mechanism for performing rotation counting limit on a rotor shaft of the driving motor, and a worm gear counting calibration mechanism for calibrating the travel limit deviation of the driving motor; the worm gear counting calibration mechanism includes a worm gear magnet-mounted on the nylon worm gear and a worm gear position Hall element adapted to the worm gear magnet. The encoder is compact in structure and can effectively limit the travel limit deviation of a garage door.

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Номер записи: 9
07-01-2021 дата публикации

TEST SYSTEM FOR REPEATEDLY OPERATING OPENING/CLOSING OF BLIND

Номер: US20210003475A1
Автор: KIM Dong Hwan, Lee Gi Yeong, Lee Jeong Hyeon, Oh Jeong Taek
Принадлежит:

A test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind is disclosed. The test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of a blind, of the present invention, comprises: an operating device for operating a cord so as to repeatedly adjust the height of a blind; and a control device for controlling the operation of the operating device, wherein the height of the blind is repeatedly adjusted when the movement distance of the cord and a repeated adjustment cycle for the height of the blind are inputted in the control device. According to the present invention, provided is the test system for repeatedly operating the opening/closing of the blind, the system repeatedly simulating the opening/closing motions of the blind so as to evaluate the durability of a clutch and the cord. 1. A window blind repeated operation test system comprising:an operating device configured to manipulate a cord such that a window blind is repeatedly lowered and raised; anda controlling device configured to control operation of the operating device,wherein when a movement distance of the cord and a repeating cycle of raising and lowering operations of the window blind are inputted into the controlling device, the window blind is repeatedly lowered and raised.2. The window blind repeated operation test system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of beads are coupled to the cord claim 1 , and a gear having teeth thereon between which the plurality of beads are inserted;', 'a motor configured to rotate the gear; and', 'a controller configured to receive a signal of the controlling device and control rotation of the motor in both directions., 'the operating device comprises3. The window blind repeated operation test system of claim 2 , wherein an insertion groove into which the cord is inserted is formed in each of the teeth of the gear.4. The window blind repeated operation test system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of beads are coupled to the cord claim 1 , and a controller ...

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Номер записи: 10
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Window Shade and Actuating System and Operating Method Thereof

Номер: US20150007946A1
Автор: HUANG Chin-Tien, YU Fu-Lai
Принадлежит: Teh Yor Co., Ltd.

An actuating system for a window shade comprises a transmission axle, a spring drive unit operable to urge the transmission axle to rotate in a first direction for raising a shading structure of the window shade, and a control module including an arrester assembled around the transmission axle, and an operating cord operatively connectable with the transmission axle. The arrester has a locking state in which the arrester acts against the spring drive unit to block a rotational displacement of the transmission axle in the first direction, and an unlocking state in which rotation of drive axle is allowed. The operating cord is operable to turn the arrester from the locking state to the unlocking state and to drive rotation of the transmission axle in a second direction opposite to the first direction for lowering the shading structure of the window shade. 1. An actuating system for a window shade , comprising:a transmission axle;a spring drive unit operable to urge the transmission axle to rotate in a first direction for raising a shading structure of the window shade; anda control module including an arrester assembled around the transmission axle, and an operating cord operatively connectable with the transmission axle;the arrester having a locking state in which the arrester acts against the spring drive unit to block a rotational displacement of the transmission axle in the first direction, and an unlocking state in which rotation of drive axle is allowed; andthe operating cord being operable to turn the arrester from the locking state to the unlocking state and to drive rotation of the transmission axle in a second direction opposite to the first direction for lowering the shading structure of the window shade.2. The actuating system according to claim 1 , wherein the spring drive unit includes a torsion spring operatively connected with the transmission axle.3. The actuating system according to claim 1 , wherein the operating cord is operable to drive rotation ...

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Номер записи: 11
05-01-2017 дата публикации

STATIC MITIGATION END CAP FOR A COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

Номер: US20170006740A1
Автор: Holt Ronald, Wisecup Stephen T.
Принадлежит:

A static mitigation end cap for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a head rail having an end cap. The end cap may include a housing extending along a longitudinal length of the head rail and defining a chamber. The end cap may include a printed circuit board received within the chamber and configured to control a motor assembly operatively connected to the at least one end cap. The end cap may include an actuation member slidably coupled with the end cap for selective engagement with the printed circuit board. 1. An end cap for a covering for an architectural opening , the end cap comprising:a housing defining a chamber; anda printed circuit board received within said chamber and configured to control a motor assembly, wherein said housing isolates said printed circuit board from static electricity.2. The end cap of claim 1 , further comprising an actuation member slidably coupled with said end cap for selective engagement with said printed circuit board.3. The end cap of claim 2 , wherein a first portion of said actuation member is received within a channel defined within an outer face of said end cap.4. The end cap of claim 3 , wherein said actuation member slides along said outer face to selectively engage said printed circuit board.5. The end cap of claim 3 , wherein said housing extends transverse to said outer face.6. The end cap of claim 2 , wherein said actuation member protrudes into said chamber at a first end to engage said printed circuit board.7. The end cap of claim 6 , wherein said actuation member extends at an angle relative to said printed circuit board.8. The end cap of claim 1 , further comprising an aperture claim 1 , wherein a control cable in communication with said printed circuit board and said motor assembly is at least partially routed through said aperture.9. The end cap of claim 8 , wherein a first portion of said control cable is received within a groove defined within an outer face of said end cap.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 12
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Motorized Roller Shade having a Smart Hembar

Номер: US20210010326A1
Автор: Pierce Reginald, Powell Garrett, Rebbert Thomas F.
Принадлежит:

A motorized window treatment includes a motor drive unit having a motor and a covering material having a first end in a fixed position and a second end movable along a first axis. The covering material is configured to be extended along a first axis when the motor is operated in a first direction and retraced along the first axis when the motor is operated in a second direction. A hembar is coupled to the second end of the covering material. At least one state sensing circuit is coupled to the hembar and is configured to generate at least one first signal. A control circuit is configured to determine a present state of the hembar based on the at least one first signal. The motor drive unit is configured to control the motor when the present state of the hembar and an expected state of the hembar are different. 1. A motorized window treatment , comprising:a motor drive unit having a motor;a covering material having a first end in a fixed position and a second end movable along a first axis, wherein the covering material is configured to be extended along the first axis when the motor is operated in a first direction and retracted along the first axis when the motor is operated in a second direction;a hembar coupled to the second end of the covering material;at least one state sensing circuit coupled to the hembar, the at least one sensing circuit configured to generate at least one first signal; anda control circuit responsive to the at least one state sensing circuit, the control circuit configured to determine a present state of the hembar based on the at least one first signal generated by the at least one sensing circuit;wherein the motor drive unit is configured to control the motor when the present state of the hembar and an expected state of the hembar are different.2. The motorized window treatment of claim 1 , wherein the signal indicative of the expected state of the hembar comprises a signal indicative of operation of the motor of the motor drive unit.3. ...

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Номер записи: 13
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SMART WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190010758A1
Автор: BUDAIWI Ismail Mohammad, FASI Mohammed Abdul
Принадлежит: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

A smart window controller includes circuitry configured to establish a representative model of one or more building zones based on occupancy, construction, lighting, or cooling properties of a building. A lighting control strategy is implemented for the one or more building zones based on the representative model or one or more user preferences input at a first user interface screen of an external device. Automatic operations of one or more smart windows, cooling systems, or artificial lighting systems are controlled based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy, and a performance level of the lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones is determined based on one or more predetermined financial metrics. 1: A smart window control system , comprising:one or more artificial lighting systems disposed inside a building, and establish a representative model of one or more building zones based on occupancy, construction, lighting, or cooling properties of the building,', 'implement a lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones based on the representative model or one or more user preferences input at a first user interface screen of an external device,', 'control automatic operations of one or more electrochromatic smart windows by varying a voltage applied to a stack of electrochromatic coating layers, or artificial lighting systems by modifying a fractional input power in discrete steps based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy,', 'control automatic operations of the one or more or artificial lighting systems by modifying a fractional input power in discrete steps based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy, and', 'determine with the circuitry a performance level of the lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones based on one or more predetermined financial metrics that include a comparison of total building energy consumption to a threshold, ...

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Номер записи: 14
15-01-2015 дата публикации

BATTERY POWERED VENETIAN AND ROMAN SHADE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20150013920A1
Автор: McCarthy Dale, Mullet Willis Jay, Ward David Wayne
Принадлежит: QMOTION INCORPORATED

A Venetian shade and Roman shade assembly is presented having a header with a drive shaft assembly positioned in the header, the drive shaft having a plurality of lift and tilt spool assemblies. A motor controller assembly is removably positioned within the header and connected to the drive shaft assembly. The motor controller assembly includes a motor, a plurality of batteries and a motor controller that is wirelessly controllable by a remote. When the motor of the motor controller assembly is activated, the motor rotates the drive shaft assembly thereby raising or lowering the shade material as well as tilting the shade material. 1. A motor controller assembly for a Venetian shade having a plurality of slats comprising:a housing;a motor positioned within the housing, the motor having an output shaft;a magnetic member operably connected to the motor such that rotation of the motor causes rotation of the magnetic member;a controller electrically connected to the motor;the controller having a microprocessor, memory, and a sensor positioned within sensing distance of the magnetic member;wherein when the motor rotates the sensor senses rotation of the magnetic member and transmits signals to the microprocessor; andwherein the microprocessor tracks the signals from the sensor and tracks the vertical position of the shade as well as the angle of tilt of the slats.2. The motor controller assembly of further comprising a gearbox connected the output shaft of the motor claim 1 , wherein the gearbox changes the rotational speed of the output of the motor.3. The motor controller assembly of further comprising a battery holding assembly connected to the housing claim 1 , the battery holding assembly housing a plurality of batteries.4. The motor controller assembly of wherein the magnetic member is a magnetic wheel connected to a secondary shaft of the motor.5. The motor controller assembly of wherein the sensor is one or more Hall Effect sensors.6. The motor controller ...

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Номер записи: 15
11-01-2018 дата публикации

STATE RETENTION LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180014386A1
Автор: Bhutani Ankit, III David T., Mann Timothy, Saveri
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A load control system may include control devices for controlling power provided to an electrical load. The control devices may include an input device and a load control device. The load control system may include a hub device. The hub device may include a communication circuit and a control circuit. The communication circuit may be configured to receive a digital message from the control device. The control circuit may be configured to determine, based on content of the digital message, whether the control device has experienced a power removal event. The hub device may send, via the communication circuit, a power removal event indication to the control device of whether the control device has experienced the power removal event. 1. A load control system , comprising:a control device for controlling an amount of power provided to an electrical load; and a communication circuit, wherein the communication circuit is configured to receive a message from the control device; and', determine, based on content of the message, whether the control device has experienced a power removal event; and', 'wherein the hub device sends, via the communication circuit, a power removal event indication to the control device, indicating whether the control device has experienced the power removal event., 'a control circuit configured to], 'a hub device, comprising2. The load control system of claim 1 , wherein the control device is configured to claim 1 , based on the power removal event indication claim 1 , adjust a power state of the control device to a prior power state claim 1 , wherein the prior power state of the control device is the power state of the control device prior to the control device experiencing the power removal event.3. The load control system of claim 1 , wherein the hub device comprises a hub device memory claim 1 , wherein the hub device memory stores a power state of the control device.4. The load control system of claim 1 , wherein:based on the control device ...

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Номер записи: 16
11-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROLLING GROUPS OF ELECTRICAL LOADS VIA MULTICAST AND/OR UNICAST MESSAGES

Номер: US20180014387A1
Автор: Bard Benjamin F., Olson Thomas Lee, Saveri David t., Shukia Jaykrishna A.
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A load control system may include control devices for controlling electrical loads. The control devices may include load control devices, such as a lighting device for controlling an amount of power provided to a lighting load, and input devices, such as a remote control device configured to transmit digital messages comprising lighting control instructions for controlling the lighting load via the lighting device. The remote control device may communicate with the lighting device via an intermediary device, such as a hub device. The remote control device may detect a user interface event, such as a button press or a rotation of the remote control device. The remote control device or the hub device may determine whether to transmit digital messages to as unicast messages or multicast messages based on the type of user interface event detected. 1. An input device for controlling an electrical load , the input device comprising:a user interface responsive to user interface events;a communication circuit configured to communicate digital messages; and detect a user interface event at the user interface;', 'determine, based on the user interface event, a message transmission configuration, wherein the message transmission configuration includes a message selected from a group comprising a unicast message and a multicast message; and', 'transmit, via the communication circuit, a digital message configured to control the electrical load using the message transmission configuration., 'a control circuit configured to2. The input device of claim 1 , wherein the message transmission configuration comprises a multicast message when the user interface event is determined to be an “on” event claim 1 , an “off” event claim 1 , or a “preset” event.3. The input device of claim 1 , wherein the message transmission configuration comprises a unicast message claim 1 , and wherein the control circuit is configured to transmit a respective unicast message to each load control device of a ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method of Automatically Controlling Motorized Window Treatments

Номер: US20220034157A1
Автор: Gill Timothy
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A load control system automatically controls the amount of daylight entering a building through at least one window of a non-linear façade of the building. The load control system comprises at least two motorized window treatments located along the non-linear façade, and a system controller. The controller is configured to calculate an optimal position for the motorized window treatments at each of a plurality of different times during a subsequent time interval using at least two distinct façade angles of the non-linear façade, such that a sunlight penetration distance will not exceed a maximum distance during the time interval. The controller is configured to use the optimal positions to determine a controlled position to which both of the motorized window treatments will be controlled during the time interval and to automatically adjust each of the motorized window treatments to the controlled position at the beginning of the time interval. 1at least two motorized window treatments located along the non-linear façade for controlling the amount of daylight entering the space; and calculate an optimal position for the motorized window treatments at each of a plurality of different times during a subsequent time interval using the at least two distinct façade angles, the optimal position calculated to prevent a sunlight penetration distance from exceeding a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance at each of the plurality of different times during the time interval;', 'use the optimal positions at the plurality of different times during the time interval to determine a controlled position to which the at least two motorized window treatments will be controlled during the time interval; and', 'automatically adjust the position of each of the motorized window treatments to the controlled position at the beginning of the time interval so as to prevent the sunlight penetration distance from exceeding the desired maximum sunlight penetration distance during the time ...

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Номер записи: 18
03-02-2022 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATED MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT WITH INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Номер: US20220034160A9
Автор: PEREIRA TYRONE JOHN ANTHONY
Принадлежит: ROLL-A-SHADE, INC.

The present invention relates to a self-contained, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency consisting of: (1) a headrail; (2) a tube located within the headrail; (3) a motor located within the headrail, preferably within the tube; (4) window treatment fabric with one terminus of the fabric affixed to the tube within the headrail, and with the fabric extending from the tube and out from the headrail; (5) a smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the shade fabric furthest from the tube with the bottom rail containing, at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the sensor(s) and control button(s), and wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail. Types of sensors used may include environmental sensors, motion sensors, and inertial sensors. 1. A self-contained , self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment comprising:a headrail with a tube and a motor;window treatment fabric affixed to the tube; anda smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the window treatment fabric furthest from the tube with the smart bottom rail containing at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the at least one sensor and at least one control button;wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail.2. The window treatment of claim 1 , wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor by way of a communication means selected from the group consisting of RF wireless claim 1 , Bluetooth radio technology claim 1 , piezoelectric RF technology claim 1 , printed ink conductive line on the window treatment fabric claim 1 , or conductive thread woven in the window treatment fabric.3. The window treatment of claim 1 , wherein the at least one control button is selected from the group consisting of a button to raise the window treatment fabric and smart bottom rail of the window treatment ...

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Номер записи: 19
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Window covering motorized lift and control operating system

Номер: US20160017656A1
Автор: Wes ADREON
Принадлежит: Springs Window Fashions LLC

A window covering includes a movable window covering material, cords for moving the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and an operating and control device mounted to a portion of the window covering for operating the motor in response to user input.

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Номер записи: 20
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Window Covering and Sensors to Reduce Convection

Номер: US20180016840A1
Автор: Brimhall Emily, Carlson Austin, Fox Joe, Hall David R., Knight Jedediah, Miles Jerome, Rees Kevin
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A system to reduce drafts in front of a window is described. The system includes a window covering and a motor and gearbox that adjust the window covering. The system also includes a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a microcontroller networked to the motor and temperature sensors. The first temperature sensor is positioned above the window covering within a thermal convection zone of a window associated with the window covering, and the second temperature sensor is positioned below the window covering within the thermal convection zone. The microcontroller instructs the motor to adjust the window covering based on a temperature gradient from the first temperature sensor to the second temperature sensor. 1. A system comprising:a window covering;a motor and gearbox that adjust the window covering;a first temperature sensor positioned above the window covering within a thermal convection zone of a window associated with the window covering;a second temperature sensor positioned below the window covering within the thermal convection zone; anda microcontroller networked to the motor and the first and second temperature sensors, wherein the microcontroller instructs the motor to adjust the window covering based on a temperature gradient from the first temperature sensor to the second temperature sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first temperature sensor is mounted to a ceiling of a room associated with the window covering or a vertical wall of the room above the window covering.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second temperature sensor is mounted to a window sill beneath the window covering claim 1 , a vertical wall beneath the window covering claim 1 , or a floor of a room associated with the window covering.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second temperature sensor is mounted to a bottom horizontal slat of the window covering.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second temperature sensor is mounted to a bottom portion ...

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Номер записи: 21
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Clock Device with Automatic Simulation of Sunrise or Suset

Номер: US20210018877A1
Автор: Daniel Raneri, Erica Patton
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Co LLC

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time.

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Номер записи: 22
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Motorized Shade with the Transmission Wire Passing Through the Support Shaft

Номер: US20160024842A1
Автор: Darrin W. Brunk, William Ashton Lee Cutts LUCAS, Willis Jay Mullet
Принадлежит: Homerun Holdings Corp, Watt Stopper Inc

A roll shade system is disclosed. The roll shade system includes a motor configured to remain stationary during operation of the motor, a support shaft supporting the motor wherein the support shaft is configured to remain stationary during operation of the motor, and a roll shade tube configured to be rotatable about the motor and the support shaft during operation of the motor. The roll shade system further includes stationary components including a wiring connector, an input wiring system, a bearing, an antenna, a coaxial cable, a motor controller, a counterbalance spring. The roll shade system also includes rotatable components including a bearing housing and one or more O-rings.

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Номер записи: 23
25-01-2018 дата публикации

CLOSURE MEMBER CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180023342A1
Автор: Siller Stefan
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A closure member control system for roll down smoke and/or gas barrier system includes a closure member which, when closed, maintains a spool with the barrier wound thereon within a housing. On deployment, the closure member opens and is prevented from closing by one or more cords connected to the spool. 1. A closure member control system , comprising:(i) a housing comprising an interior, an opening to the interior, and a closure member movable relative to the opening between open and closed positions, the closure member in the closed position covers at least a portion of the opening and in the open position does not cover the at least a portion of the opening;(ii) a fire or smoke barrier coupled to the housing and being moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the barrier being contained in the interior of the housing when in the stowed position, and the barrier in the deployed position extending past the opening;(iii) a spool coupled to the barrier, wherein at least a portion of the barrier is wound on the spool, and wherein the barrier and the spool are generally positioned in the interior of the housing when the barrier is in the stowed position;(iv) a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the barrier and positioned to move the barrier to at least one of the stowed position and the deployed position; and 'wherein the closure member of the housing is positioned to be prevented from closing by the one or more cords when the closure member is in the open position.', '(v) one or more cords coupled to the spool to retain the spool and the barrier in the stowed position, at least one of the one or more cords being movable to lower the spool and a portion of the barrier past the opening in the housing as the barrier moves from the stowed position to the deployed position,'}2. The closure member control system according to claim 1 , wherein the closure member is pivotably coupled to the housing claim 1 , and further comprising a counter weight for ...

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Номер записи: 24
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEVELING A MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT

Номер: US20190024452A1
Автор: Campagna Michael, Derk, JR. Charles R., Rivera Luis J., Slivka Benjamin
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics, Inc.

A motorized window treatment configure for automatically determining and reporting the tilt level of a motorized window treatment. The motorized window treatment comprises a window covering material, a motor configured for moving the window covering material from an opened position to a closed position, an accelerometer configured for measuring gravitational forces, and a controller configured for reporting the tilt level of the motorized window treatment. Particularly, the controller receives gravitational force measurements from the accelerometer, determines a tilt level of the motorized window treatment using the gravitational force measurements, compares the tilt level to a first threshold value, and issues an error signal when the tilt level exceeds the first threshold value. 1. A motorized window treatment assembly comprising:a window covering material;a motor configured for moving the window covering material from an opened position to a closed position;an accelerometer configured for measuring gravitational forces; and receiving gravitational force measurements from the accelerometer;', 'determining a tilt level of the motorized window treatment using the gravitational force measurements;', 'comparing the tilt level to a first threshold value; and', 'issuing an error signal when the tilt level exceeds the first threshold value., 'a controller configured for reporting a tilt level of the motorized window treatment by2. The motorized window treatment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer comprises a three-axis accelerometer.3. The motorized window treatment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tilt level comprises a tilt angle of the motorized window treatment.4. The motorized window treatment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the error signal comprises a light indicator.5. The motorized window treatment assembly of claim 1 , wherein the error signal comprises an audible indicator.6. The motorized window treatment assembly of further comprising a speaker ...

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Номер записи: 25
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Lamp Assembly for Garage Door Panel

Номер: US20210025211A1
Автор: DICKSON Peter Robert
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An apparatus includes a lamp assembly having a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly is configured to be securely attached to a section of a garage door panel. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a lamp assembly; anda clamp assembly configured to securely attach the lamp assembly to a section of a garage door panel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the clamp assembly is configured to attach the lamp assembly to a bottom edge of the garage door panel.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the lamp assembly is positioned, at least in part, in-line within the garage door panel once the clamp assembly attaches the lamp assembly to the section of the garage door panel.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the lamp assembly is positioned and mounted, at least in part, in-line within a vertical axis that extends along the garage door panel once the clamp assembly attaches the lamp assembly to the section of the garage door panel.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the garage door panel includes a flexible rubber sheet.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the lamp assembly is configured to emit a flashing light once the lamp assembly is activated in response to movement of the garage door panel.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the lamp assembly includes a profile body.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein:the profile body is configured to be attached along a bottom edge portion of the garage door panel.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein:the profile body includes a door contact portion extending from the profile body; andthe garage door panel is configured to be sandwiched between the door contact portion of the profile body and a connector support.10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein:the lamp assembly includes the profile body defining a hollow interior; andthe profile body includes a door contact portion extending from the profile body; anda connector channel is formed in the door contact portion; anda top section of the profile body forms a plate receiver configured ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE BLINDS

Номер: US20180030780A1
Автор: Barnett Eric
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The present invention provides a device to control the tilt angle of window blinds. The tilt device can be easily fitted to existing window blind systems. The device is also capable of working with existing home automation control systems. In a primary mode, the device can be controlled by receiving commands from a home or business automation controller using a wireless mesh network protocol. Examples of the wireless mesh network protocol may include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth MESH, Radio Frequency (RF) control, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Thread, FabFi, SolarMesh, WING, Wireless Backhaul (WiBACK) and so forth. Another approach can be by using drone from a remote position. In another approach, the window blinds may be controlled based on direct connection to another device that is part of the mesh network. In further approach, the window blinds may be controlled based on time. In yet another approach, the tilt position of the window blinds may be controlled based on the manual input device (rotary switch) connected to the device. The device may also control the window blinds at a site using a proximity detection of a mobile device or the network device, which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Each of the zones may be associated with a predefined temperature threshold of a thermostat including in the device or other energy consuming device where the temperature threshold corresponding to a zone may be different from the temperature thresholds corresponding with each of the other zones. 1. A device for controlling tilt angle of window blinds comprising;a housing unit, wherein the housing unit is retrofittable, wherein the housing further comprises:at least one motor unit;at least one gear unit operatively connected to the at least one motor unit and configured to be rotated by the at least one motor unit;at least one hollow drive shaft coupled to the at least one gear unit, wherein the at least one hollow drive shaft is configured to pass through ...

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Номер записи: 27
05-02-2015 дата публикации

ARCHITECTURAL COVERING AND METHOD OF SETTING AT LEAST ONE POSITION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COVERING

Номер: US20150034258A1
Автор: Bohlen Jorg, Koop Lars
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A architectural covering, such as a shutter, blind or shade, comprising a control unit for controlling a motor so as to adjust the position of the architectural covering, wherein the control unit includes a housing and a circuit means, which is provided with switching means which upon actuation allow for the setting of at least one position of the architectural covering in the circuit means. The housing includes a tool receiving section for releasable engagement with a tool for actuating the switching means. 1. An architectural covering comprising a control unit for controlling a motor so as to adjust the position of the architectural covering , the control unit includinga housing, anda circuit means provided with switching means, which upon actuation allow for the setting of at least one position of the architectural covering in the circuit means,wherein the housing includes a tool receiving section for releasable engagement with a tool for actuating the switching means.2. The architectural covering of claim 1 , in which the switching means are arranged for direct interaction with the tool.3. The architectural covering of claim 1 , in which the control unit further comprises setting means which are so arranged as to be engaged with the tool so as to in turn actuate the switching means.4. The architectural covering of claim 3 , in which the setting means include at least one setting element supported in the housing.5. The architectural covering of claim 4 , in which each of the at least one setting elements has a first contact surface for engagement with the tool claim 4 , and a second contact surface for actuating the switching means.6. The architectural covering of claim 4 , in which the switching means include at least two switches claim 4 , and the setting means include at least two setting elements associated with the respective switches.7. The architectural covering of claim 1 , in which the switching means are arranged for setting at least one further control ...

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Номер записи: 28
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Flexible sensor curtain

Номер: US20220049548A1
Автор: Christian Eggenberger, Jens Rathgeber, Michael Egger, Toby Zenerino
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A flexible curtain defines a major surface and is configured to repeatedly actuate to move between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration. Two sensors are configured to detect different condition and are removably attached to two sensor attachment locations. The major surface extends across an operational surface of a target system such that the sensors detect the conditions of the target system when the flexible curtain defines the deployed configuration. The flexible curtain and the sensors converge at a predetermined edge of the flexible curtain to expose the operational surface of the target system when the flexible curtain defines the stowed configuration.

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Номер записи: 29
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Motorized shade with automated configuration and control

Номер: US20190032404A1
Автор: Jason Turner, Joshua Amos Carrier, Ryan Edward Chacon
Принадлежит: Wideband Labs LLC

A motorized roller shade configured to connect to a power over Ethernet network includes a motor for rotating the shade to roll and unroll shade material to and from a roller tube to raise and lower the shade. A rechargeable battery positioned in the roller tube provides power to the motor and to logic and control circuitry also positioned within the roller tube. The logic and control circuitry charges the battery though power derived from the power over Ethernet network, and controls the operation of the motor to achieve a desired target velocity. Synchronized operation of multiple motorized roller shades is achieved though autonomous operation of the shades by their corresponding logic and control circuitry. In exemplary embodiments, a lighting element controlled by the logic and control circuitry allows controlled lighting of the shade.

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Номер записи: 30
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Cordless blind device

Номер: US20210032931A1
Автор: Seong-Ryong Jang
Принадлежит: Wintec Korea Inc

A cordless blind device that can be operated in various types such as manual, semiautomatic, and automatic types is proposed. The cordless blind device includes: a winding roll, a screen, a driving motor, a weight connected to a lower end of the screen; a torsion spring applying torque in a direction in which the screen is wound; and a rotation conversion module transmitting power in two directions between the driving motor and the winding roll, in which when the driving motor does not generate driving force, the torque applied by the torsion spring, the torque applied by the weight, and resistance by the rotation conversion module and the driving motor make equilibrium, so the screen remains stopped, and when an external force is applied upward or downward to the weight, the equilibrium of the forces breaks, so the screen is wound on or unwound from the winding roll.

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Номер записи: 31
11-02-2016 дата публикации

MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT MONITORING AND CONTROL

Номер: US20160040478A1
Автор: Lundy Stephen, Protzman Brent
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

Motorized window treatments may each adjust a position of a covering material to allow light into a space in a building. The control information for controlling the motorized window treatments may be stored and/or accessed to understand how the motorized window treatments are operating. The control information may indicate a control state and/or a position of the covering material when an identified daylight intensity is being received at the space. The control information may inform a user of the operation of the motorized window treatments and allow the user to adjust various control parameters by which the motorized window treatments may be controlled. Recommended adjustments may also be provided to the user based on a user-identified problem with the operation of the motorized window treatments. The recommended adjustments to the control parameters may be accepted by the user and may be stored for being accessed and/or edited. 1. A method for providing motorized window treatment control information for controlling a motorized window treatment in a space of a building , the method comprising:receiving a request for the motorized window treatment control information for controlling the motorized window treatment and a daylight intensity, wherein the request comprises a period of time associated with the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity;accessing the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity associated with the period of time, wherein the motorized window treatment control information comprises a plurality of control states for controlling the motorized window treatment and a corresponding position of a covering material for each control state of the plurality of control states; anddisplaying the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity associated with the period of time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of control states includes an automated ...

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Номер записи: 32
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Door for industrial building

Номер: US20150041076A1
Автор: Peter Charles Andre de la Porte
Принадлежит: Peter Charles Andre de la Porte

A door assembly for covering an opening includes a curtain supported at a first end of the opening. The curtain includes a first lateral edge supporting at least one first curtain magnetic device. The door assembly includes a first track portion extending along a first opening side of the opening between the first end and an opposing second end. The first track portion includes at least one first magnetic assembly. The first curtain magnetic device magnetically couples with the first magnetic assembly of the first track portion such that the curtain is magnetically supported at the first lateral edge of the curtain.

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Номер записи: 33
12-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTORIZED ROLLER SHADE

Номер: US20150041080A1
Автор: ASBURY Harry Edward, Bruckner Benjamin, Brunk Darrin W., Hand Richard Scott, Mullet Willis Jay, RODRIGUEZ Yan, Wysoczynski Christopher Lee
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An architectural covering is provided. The architectural covering includes: shade material; the shade material operatively connected to a motor unit such that movement of the motor unit causes movement of the shade material; the motor unit comprising a DC motor and a shaft connected to the DC motor; a power supply unit electrically connected to the motor unit; a controller unit electrically connected to the motor unit, the controller unit having a microprocessor; and a rotation detector configured to detect rotation of the motor unit and upon detection of rotation of the motor unit transmit a signal to the microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor of the controller unit is configured to power an encoder unit in response to determination of manual movement of the shade material. A motor and control unit for an architectural covering may be provided. 126-. (canceled)27. A method for controlling a motorized shade , the method comprising:providing a shade tube extending a length between opposing ends, the shade tube having an exterior surface and at least a partially hollow interior;providing a shade extending a length from a top end to a bottom end;operatively connecting the shade to the shade tube;providing a DC gear motor having a first rotatable shaft;providing a multi-pole magnet;operably connecting the multi-pole magnet to the first rotatable shaft;operatively connecting the DC gear motor to the shade tube;providing at least one sensor;positioning the at least one sensor within sensing distance of the multi-pole magnet;providing a microcontroller operatively connected to the at least one sensor;detecting a manual movement of the shade using the at least one sensor;determining a displacement associated with the manual movement by measuring rotation of the first rotatable shaft using magnetic pulses detected by the at least one sensor.28. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the manual movement is a downward movement.29. The method according to claim 27 , ...

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Номер записи: 34
08-02-2018 дата публикации

ARCHITECTURAL OPENING COVERINGS POWERED BY ROTARY MOTORS

Номер: US20180038162A1
Автор: Colson Wendell, Fogarty Daniel
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Example architectural opening coverings powered by rotary motors are described. An example an architectural covering comprises a rotatable member, a covering mounted to said rotatable member, a motor to rotate a drive shaft, and a drive shaft coupling structured to: couple the drive shaft to said rotatable member to rotate said rotatable member to raise said covering when said motor is energized to rotate the drive shaft in a first direction, and substantially prevent the drive shaft from applying torque to said rotatable member when said motor is energized to rotate the drive shaft in a second direction to lower said covering. 1. An architectural covering comprising:a rotatable member;a covering mounted to said rotatable member;a motor to rotate a drive shaft; and couple the drive shaft to said rotatable member to rotate said rotatable member to raise said covering when said motor is energized to rotate the drive shaft in a first direction; and', 'substantially prevent the drive shaft from applying torque to said rotatable member when said motor is energized to rotate the drive shaft in a second direction to lower said covering., 'a drive shaft coupling structured to2. The architectural covering of claim 1 , further including a timer to stop operation of said motor in response to said timer determining that said motor has operated for a threshold period of time in an unwinding direction.3. The architectural covering of claim 1 , wherein said drive shaft coupling includes a ratchet and pawl claim 1 , and an inner surface of said rotatable member includes gear teeth.4. The architectural covering of claim 1 , further including:a coupling connected to said rotatable member and forming a disk with a cutout;a sensor positioned to sense when a first surface in the cutout separates from a first surface of said drive shaft coupling while said motor is running; andmotor control electronics configured to receive a signal from said sensor and to shut-off said motor upon ...

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Номер записи: 35
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Stall Protection for a Motorized Window Treatment

Номер: US20200036320A1
Автор: Hausman, JR. Donald F., Wu Chen Ming
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A motor drive unit for driving a motor of a motorized window treatment may comprise software-based and hardware-based implementations of a process for detecting and resolving a stall condition in the motor, where the hardware-based implementation is configured to reduce power delivered to the motor if the software-based implementation has not first reduced the power to the motor. A control circuit may detect a stall condition of the motor, and reduce the power delivered to the motor after a first period of time from first detecting the stall condition. The motor drive unit may comprise a stall prevention circuit configured to reduce the power delivered to the motor after a second period of time (e.g., longer than the first period of time) from determining that a rotational sensing circuit is not generating a sensor signal while the control circuit is generating a drive signal to rotate the motor. 1. A motor drive unit for driving a motor of a motorized window treatment , the motor drive unit comprising:a motor drive circuit configured to control power delivered to the motor;a rotational sensing circuit configured to generate a sensor signal that indicates rotation of the motor;a control circuit configured to generate a drive signal to control the motor drive circuit to control the power delivered to the motor, the control circuit configured to detect a stall condition of the motor, and to reduce the power delivered to the motor after a first period of time from first detecting the stall condition; anda stall prevention circuit configured to reduce the power delivered to the motor after a second period of time from first determining that the rotational sensing circuit is not generating the sensor signal while the control circuit is generating the drive signal to rotate the motor, the second period of time longer than the first period of time.2. The motor drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the stall prevention circuit is configured to stop the motor at the end of the ...

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Номер записи: 36
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Clock device with automatic simulation of sunrise or sunset

Номер: US20160041527A1
Автор: Daniel Raneri, Erica Patton
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time.

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Номер записи: 37
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Interactive Objects Including Touch-Sensitive Cords

Номер: US20220056762A1
Автор: Bernstein Adam, Fukuhara Shiho, Giusti Leonardo, Guo Xiaoyu, Harada Shozo, Hu Jingying, Poupyrev Ivan, Wu Tong
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An interactive window treatment can include an interactive cord. The interactive cord can include a plurality of non-conductive lines; a plurality of conductive lines arranged together with one or more of the plurality of non-conductive lines to form a touch-sensitive area and a non-touch-sensitive area along the interactive cord. The interactive object can include at least one processor and at least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations. The operations can include detecting a user gesture using one or more of the plurality of conductive lines. The interactive cord can be connected with an upper attachment point at a first end of the interactive cord. 1. An interactive window treatment comprising: a plurality of non-conductive lines;', 'a plurality of conductive lines arranged together with one or more of the plurality of non-conductive lines to form a touch-sensitive area and a non-touch-sensitive area along the interactive cord, and, 'an interactive cord comprisingat least one processor; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations, the operations comprising detecting a user gesture using one or more of the plurality of conductive lines, wherein the interactive cord is connected with an upper attachment point at a first end of the interactive cord. The interactive window treatment of , wherein the interactive cord is connected with a lower attachment point at a second end of the interactive cord.'}3. The interactive window treatment of claim 1 , wherein the interactive cord is not mechanically functional as a pull string to adjust the window treatment.4. The interactive window treatment of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WINDOW BLINDS

Номер: US20190040677A1
Автор: Barnett Eric
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A window blind control system includes a control device, having a housing; a motor connected to one or more gears positioned within the housing; a hollow drive shaft coupled to the one or more gears, the hollow drive shaft to receive a window blind tilt rod; a control system having a communication board associated with a home automation wireless mesh protocol to communicate with one or more networked devices; a home automation system including the one or more networked devices; an interface accessible from a computing device and to communicate with the home automation system and the control device, the interface is to receive commands from a user. 1. A window blind control system , comprising: a housing;', 'a motor connected to one or more gears positioned within the housing;', 'a hollow drive shaft coupled to the one or more gears, the hollow drive shaft configured to receive a window blind tilt rod;', 'a control system having a communication board associated with a home automation wireless mesh protocol configured to communicate with one or more networked devices and a home automation controller;, 'a control device, havinga home automation system including the one or more mesh networked devices, the home automation system being configured to communicate with the control device; andan interface accessible from a computing device and configured to communicate with the home automation system and the control device, wherein the interface is configured to received commands from a user;wherein the control device is configured to tilt the window blinds to open and closed positions.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hollow drive shaft includes a hexagonal opening.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hollow drive shaft includes a square opening.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication board is a Z-Wave protocol.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication board is a Zigbee protocol.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises:a dual ...

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Номер записи: 39
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Circuit for Protection from Voltage Spikes

Номер: US20190040680A1
Автор: Gembala Adam, Slupik Szymon, Witalinski Maciej
Принадлежит: Silvair Sp. z o.o.

A motorized system that allows for calibration by a user, and that features circuit protection and detection of motor stoppage. A motorized window-blind system is an example of such a system and is disclosed herein. In particular, a circuit is featured that comprises a TRIAC, or “triode for alternating current,” and TVS diodes, or “transient-voltage-suppression diodes,” providing voltage protection to various types of motor-related electronic components. A controller is disclosed that features measurement of voltage that is induced on a secondary winding of a motor, in order to detect certain events that occur during the operation of the motor. A calibration method is also disclosed that can account for one or both of the protection circuit and event-detecting controller. The calibration method accounts for human interaction and, in doing so, is intended toward making a calibration process of a motorized household system less prone to human error. 124-. (canceled)25. A circuit comprising:a first triode for alternating current (TRIAC) having an MT1 terminal, an MT2 terminal, and a gate;a first transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diode having i) a first terminal electrically coupled to the MT2 terminal of the TRIAC and ii) a second terminal; anda second TVS diode having i) a first terminal electrically coupled to the second terminal of the first TVS diode and ii) a second terminal electrically coupled to the MT1 terminal of the TRIAC;wherein the first TRIAC conducts electrical current if a predetermined voltage across the second TVS diode is exceeded.26. The circuit of further comprising a first resistor having i) a first terminal electrically coupled to the second terminal of the first TVS diode and the first terminal of the second TVS diode and ii) a second terminal electrically coupled to the gate of the first TRIAC.27. The circuit of wherein the ohmic resistance of the first resistor is selected such that the first TRIAC conducts electrical current between the MT1 ...

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Номер записи: 40
06-02-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORKS OF OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE WINDOWS DURING REDUCED POWER AVAILABILITY

Номер: US20200041861A1
Автор: Brown Stephen C., Mulpuri Rao, Shrivastava Dhairya
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Certain embodiments are directed to control methods, window controllers, and uninterruptible power supplies for determining tinting instructions for optically switchable windows to reduce power usage at a site during a reduced power event. In some cases, reduced power operations are initiated by a window controller upon receipt of a trigger signal from an uninterruptible power supply sent when it detects a power loss. In some cases, tinting instructions are based on the remaining charge left on the uninterruptible power supply. In some cases, reduced power operations are delayed for a period of time. 1. A method of determining tinting instructions for optically switchable windows to reduce power usage at a site , the method comprising:(a) determining a reduced power event;(b) determining a current amount of power available at the site;(c) performing reduced power operations to determine new tinting instructions for the optically switchable windows based on the current amount of power available at the site; and(d) repeating (b) and (c) at intervals during a period of the reduced power event.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using override values as the new tinting instructions if an override exists; andimplementing the new tinting instructions at the optically switchable windows.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reduced power event is associated with reduced power to all the optically switchable windows at the site.4. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the reduced power event is associated with reduced power to a zone of optically switchable windows at the site, andwherein a network controller in communication with the zone of optically switchable windows performs the reduced power operations to determine new tinting instructions for the network of optically switchable windows with the zone while performing standard operations to determine tinting instructions for other optically switchable windows at the site.5. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 41
18-02-2016 дата публикации

PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160047163A1
Автор: Blair Edward J., Kirby David A., Lundy Stephen, Szoke Brandon L.
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A sensor assembly comprises a housing having a major face and a side edge. The side edge is formed of a material that is capable of conducting light. A photosensitive element is positioned within the housing and facing the major face of the housing. A reflector is positioned within the housing. The reflector is shaped to direct light entering through the side edge onto the photosensitive element. 1. A sensor assembly , comprising:a housing having a major face and a side edge, the side edge formed of a material that is capable of conducting light;a photosensitive element positioned within the housing and facing the major face of the housing; anda reflector positioned within the housing, the reflector shaped to direct light entering through the side edge onto the photosensitive element.2. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the reflector has a first surface oriented so that a surface normal of the first surface is from about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees from a direction normal to a plane containing a front face of the photosensitive element.3. The sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the surface normal of the first surface is about 45 degrees from the direction normal to the plane containing the front face of the photosensitive element.4. The sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first surface has a curvature claim 2 , such that a projection of the first surface in the plane containing the front face of the photosensitive element curves around the photosensitive element.5. The sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the reflector is configured to block light entering through the major face of the housing in a direction normal to the plane containing the front face of the photosensitive element.6. The sensor assembly of claim 5 , wherein the reflector has a second surface parallel to the major face.7. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is configured so that the photosensitive element has a greater response to a unit of light entering the ...

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Номер записи: 42
18-02-2016 дата публикации

WINDOW TREATMENT CONTROL USING BRIGHT OVERRIDE

Номер: US20160047164A1
Автор: Courtney Brian Michael, Lundy Stephen, Protzman Brent
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A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window. 1. A system comprising:A motorized window treatment positioned adjacent to a window of a room, the motorized window treatment having a motor drive unit for adjusting a position of the window treatment;a sensor for measuring a light level at the window;a controller configured for providing signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened, the controller configured to adjust the position of the window treatment to a bright override position if the measured light level is greater than or equal to a bright threshold value,wherein the controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values, the selection depending on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun to the window and a surface normal line perpendicular to a surface of the window.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to dynamically select the bright threshold value periodically during a day.3. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 43
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Storage system with partition means and methods

Номер: US20180044110A1
Автор: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke
Принадлежит: Ocado Innovation Ltd

A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing, and data logging. A method of partitioning the storage system prevents the spread of fire or prevent damage caused by sprinkler activation.

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Номер записи: 44
24-02-2022 дата публикации

State retention load control system

Номер: US20220060349A1
Автор: Ankit Bhutani, David T. Saveri, Iii, Timothy MANN
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Co LLC

A load control system may include control devices for controlling power provided to an electrical load. The control devices may include an input device and a load control device. The load control system may include a hub device. The hub device may include a communication circuit and a control circuit. The communication circuit may be configured to receive a digital message from the control device. The control circuit may be configured to determine, based on content of the digital message, whether the control device has experienced a power removal event. The hub device may send, via the communication circuit, a power removal event indication to the control device of whether the control device has experienced the power removal event.

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Номер записи: 45
14-02-2019 дата публикации

EXTERNAL MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP

Номер: US20190045961A1
Автор: BISHARA Marc Rashad, CHENG Alan Wing Hor, PEREIRA Clifton, PHAM Trung Duc
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A motor drive system for operating a mechanism for raising and lowering window coverings includes a motor operating under electrical power and an electrically powered drive system. The motor drive system advances a continuous cord loop in response to positional commands from a controller. An input-output device includes a capacitive touch strip that receives user inputs along an input axis, and an LEDs strip aligned with the input axis. A group mode module communicates the positional commands to other motor drive systems within an identified group to operate respective other mechanisms of the other motor drive systems. A set control module enables user calibration of a top position and a bottom position of travel of the window covering. The input-output device extends vertically on the exterior of a housing for the motor drive system, and the housing supports input buttons of the group mode module and the set control module. 1. A motor drive system , comprising:a motor configured to operate under electrical power to rotate an output shaft of the motor, wherein the motor is external to a mechanism for raising and lowering a window covering;a drive assembly configured for engaging and advancing a continuous cord loop coupled to the mechanism for raising and lowering the window covering, wherein advancing the continuous cord loop in a first direction raises the window covering, and advancing the continuous cord loop in a second direction lowers the window covering, wherein the drive assembly comprises a rotatable drive member coupled to the output shaft of the motor wherein rotation of the rotatable drive member in a first sense advances the continuous cord loop in the first direction and rotation of the rotatable drive member in a second sense advances the continuous cord loop in the second direction;a controller for providing positional commands to the motor and the drive assembly to control the rotation of the rotatable member for advancing the continuous cord loop ...

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Номер записи: 46
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Motorized Window Shade System For Use As An Alarm Clock Or To Control Sleep Cycles

Номер: US20190046109A1
Автор: LEWIS Mike
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The herein disclosed motorized window shade system and associated methods for controlling a window shade provide a user with the ability to reduce ambient light during predetermined sleep times and provide the user with the ability to wake up to natural sunlight on a schedule that suits the user's needs. The present invention may be utilized in (and for) all possible sleep situations, but may be utilized most advantageously in residential bedrooms, child nurseries, and hotel rooms to provide users with fully adjustable and customizable sleep cycle(s) delineated by natural light as controlled by the herein disclosed motorized window shade system. 1. A motorized window shade system , comprising:a shade housing surrounding an extendable window shade, wherein the shade housing includes a processor;a motor module for controllably adjusting a shade height of the extendable window shade;a wireless communication device; anda power supply.2. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a speaker for emitting one or more sounds.3. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting.4. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 1 , a desired setting claim 1 , and an updated current setting.5. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a cloud server for communicating with the processor and with a user's mobile device.6. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 5 , and wherein the cloud server includes a cloud database for storing the current setting.7. The motorized window shade system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the processor includes an onboard database for storing a current setting claim 5 , a desired setting claim 5 ...

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Номер записи: 47
03-03-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOTORIZED WINDOW BLIND

Номер: US20220065033A1
Автор: LIANG WEN YING
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A motorized window blind includes a top rail, a bottom rail, a plurality of slats assembled between the top rail and the bottom rail, and a control device received in the bottom rail so as to control movement of the slats. The control device includes a transmission unit, a motor, a first cord, a second cord and a power supply. The power supply provides electric power to the motor which is connected to the transmission unit. The first and second cords are respectively connected to the transmission unit, and extend through the slats, and are connected to the top rail. The transmission unit is driven by the motor to lift and lower the slats. The control device includes a detection unit and an angle detection member. The slats are lowered when the detection unit detects the power supply is low. The angle detection member angularly controls the salts status. 1. A motorized window blind comprising:a top rail;a bottom rail;a plurality of slats assembled between the top rail and the bottom rail, anda control device received in the bottom rail and including a transmission unit, a motor, a first cord, a second cord and a power supply, the power supply powering the motor, the motor connected to the transmission unit, a first end of each of the first and second cords connected to the transmission unit, a second end of each of the first and second cords extending through the slats and connected to the top rail, the transmission unit being driven by the motor to lift and lower the slats.2. The motorized window blind as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device includes a detection unit which detects voltages of the power supply claim 1 , when the voltage of the power supply is lower than a pre-set value claim 1 , the detection unit sends a signal to the motor to lower the slats.3. The motorized window blind as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power supply includes at least one battery.4. The motorized window blind as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device includes ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Sky Camera Virtual Horizon Mask and Tracking Solar Disc

Номер: US20220065037A1
Автор: Greenspan Alex, Hebeisen Stephen P.
Принадлежит: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC

The method comprises determining that the clear day exists in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being similar to the expected diameter of the solar disc on the clear day and determining that an overcast condition exists in the camera image in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being distorted. The method may further include receiving a camera image of a sky section from a camera at a first location; segmenting the camera image into a first portion around a known position of a solar disc and a second portion of the remainder of the sky section containing an horizon; determining that the solar disc is obstructed by the horizon; and establishing that the first location is experiencing shadow conditions based on the determining. 1. A method comprising:comparing, by a processor, an apparent diameter of a solar disc with an expected diameter of the solar disc on a clear day;determining, by the processor, that the clear day exists in the camera image in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being similar to the expected diameter of the solar disc on the clear day; anddetermining, by the processor, that an overcast condition exists in the camera image in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being distorted.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the processor claim 1 , a camera image of a sky section.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising segmenting claim 1 , by the processor claim 1 , a camera image into a first portion around a known position of the solar disc and a second portion of a remainder of a sky section.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the processor claim 1 , the apparent diameter of the solar disc.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the camera image is part of multiple camera images claim 2 , wherein each of the multiple camera images is respectively acquired from each of multiple cameras claim 2 , wherein each of the multiple ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-03-2022 дата публикации

MOTORIZED WINDOW BLIND WITH TRANSMISSION DEIVCE IN BOTTOM RAIL

Номер: US20220065038A1
Автор: LIANG WEN YING
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A motorized window blind includes a top rail, a bottom rail, a plurality of slats assembled between the top rail and the bottom rail, and a driving device received in the bottom rail. The driving device includes a transmission unit, a motor, a first cord and a second cord. A first end of each of the first and second cords is connected to the transmission unit, and a second end of each of the first and second cords extends through the slats and is connected to the top rail. The motor is connected to and drives the transmission unit to lift and lower the slats. The driving device received in the bottom rail is easily maintained. The top rail does not occupy too much space and is easily to be installed.

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Номер записи: 50
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Solar-powered Blinds System and Apparatus

Номер: US20190048656A1
Автор: John Combee
Принадлежит: Individual

A window covering solution equipped with solar panels is described. The solution amounts to linear slats, namely blinds, on which solar panels are disposed. The panels are configured to capture PV power and store it within at least one power cell composed of rechargeable batteries. The power is stored for later use to charge devices via one or more USB ports disposed at a bottom of the apparatus. LED lights are disposed within the apparatus, which are powered via solar power supplied from the solar panels disposed on the blinds. A smoke detector and security alarm, also indirectly powered via the solar panels, are preferably disposed within the apparatus.

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Номер записи: 51
25-02-2016 дата публикации

High efficiency system and method for controlling one or more roller shades

Номер: US20160053537A1
Автор: Shawn Dybdahl
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed, in part, to a high efficiency manually controlled or motorized roller shade device, the device being capable of rolling and unrolling one or more window or other type of shade simultaneously employing use of a single motor. The invention employs several elements including roller shades, optionally, a motorized device capable of rolling and unrolling shade coverings, one or more grudgens configured on either side of the roller shades, with each grudgen containing in its center a square hole that receives a square rod, the square rod acting to connect a first shade roller to a second shade roller, the second shade roller being configured adjacent to the first shade roller. The addition of more grudgens to additional shade rollers allows the single manually controlled or motorized device to control the rolling and unrolling of multiple shade rollers simultaneously without the need for multiple rolling motors.

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Номер записи: 52
15-05-2014 дата публикации

High efficiency motorized roller screen and method of operation

Номер: US20140133019A1
Автор: Ben L. Garcia, Matthew Warren KIRKLAND, Victoria Baynes MULLET, Willis Jay Mullet, Yan Rodriguez
Принадлежит: Homerun Holdings Corp

The invention advantageously provides a deployable screen system that includes a roller tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the roller tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket. The deployable screen system is operable by tugging, manual movement and wireless control. The DC gear motor is underpowered by a plurality of batteries positioned within the roller tube. In this way a novel, useful and nonobvious deployable screen system is presented.

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Номер записи: 53
13-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE OPENING MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20200053459A1
Автор: El Zur Uri
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Methods and systems provide adaptive management of openings in spaces. An opening in a space may be managed using an adaptive management scheme which may include detecting one or more conditions and/or activities affecting the space, through the at least one opening, analyzing the detected one or more conditions and/or activities, determining one or more actions corresponding to the detected one or more conditions and/or activities based on the analysis, and causing application of the determined one or more actions. The actions may include adjusting the opening. In this regard, the adjusting may include closing, fully opening, or adjusting the amount of the opening. 1. A method , comprising detecting one or more conditions and/or activities affecting said space, through said at least one opening;', 'analyzing said detected one or more conditions and/or activities;', 'determining one or more actions corresponding to said detected one or more conditions and/or activities based on said analysis; and', 'causing application of said determined one or more actions., 'providing, via an electronic device, adaptive management of at least one opening in a space, said adaptive management comprising at least2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more conditions and/or activities affect at least one of the following in said space: acoustic noise claim 1 , environment claim 1 , safety claim 1 , and energy consumption.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more actions comprise adjusting said at least one opening claim 1 , said adjusting comprising closing claim 1 , fully opening claim 1 , or adjusting amount of opening.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more actions comprise generating and outputting claim 1 , to a local or remote user or application associated with said space claim 1 , information pertaining to least one of: said one or more conditions and/or activities claim 1 , effects of said one or more conditions and/or activities claim 1 , and/or ...

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Номер записи: 54
10-03-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ARCHITECTURAL OPENING COVERINGS IN MORE THAN ONE MODE

Номер: US20220074266A1
Автор: Colson Wendell, DANN KEVIN, DiFrancesco Matthew, Fluckey Daniel, Kovach Joseph, Siebenaller Michael, Spray Jeffrey
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Methods and apparatus to operate a covering of an architectural covering are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a clutch to disengage a motor from moving a covering to facilitate manual operation of the covering of an architectural covering when the motor is not in use; and a controller: to track a covering position based on a first encoder measurement from a first encoder; and to track a motor position when the motor disengages based on a second encoder measurement from a second encoder different from the first encoder. 1. An architectural covering comprising:a covering;a motor configured to cause movement of the covering; and{'claim-text': ['transition from an operational mode to a sleep mode, the sleep mode associated with a lower power consumption than the operational mode;', 'exit the sleep mode based on a trigger;', 'determine a position of at least one of the covering or the motor;', 'determine whether the position has changed since the transitioning to the sleep mode; and', 'continue to operate outside of the sleep mode if the position has changed, or', 'return to the sleep mode if the position has not changed.'], '#text': 'a controller configured to:'}2. The architectural covering of claim 1 , further comprising a position tracking device configured to generate output data indicating the position claim 1 , wherein the position tracking device is powered down while the controller is in the sleep mode and is powered up when the sleep mode is exited to provide the output data to the controller.3. The architectural covering of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:store position data indicating a last known position of the at least one of the covering or the motor prior to prior to the transitioning;receive the output data of the position tracking device; andcompare the stored position data with the received output data ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Obstruction Detection System for Motorized Window Shades and Method of Use

Номер: US20180058143A1
Автор: Ben Kutell, Brian Baisden, Curtis Scott, Joseph Selogy, Sean Scalf
Принадлежит: Watt Stopper Inc

An obstruction detection system for motorized window shades is presented having a motor, shade material, a bottom bar, and a motor controller having a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to detect when an obstruction has been encountered when closing the motorized window shades. When an obstruction is detected, the microprocessor stops lowering the shade material and the bottom bar thereby preventing further damage or destruction. The system may also be used to report when an unexpected obstruction has been detected.

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Номер записи: 56
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Remote Control for a Wireless Load Control System

Номер: US20220076901A1
Автор: Edward M. Felegy, Jr., Elliot G. Jacoby, Jr., Gregory M. Snyder, Gregory S. Altonen
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Co LLC

A remote control for a wireless load control system, the remote control comprising: a housing having a front surface and an outer periphery defined by a length and a width; an actuator provided at the front surface of the housing; a wireless transmitter contained within the housing; and a controller contained within the housing and coupled to the wireless transmitter for causing transmission of a wireless signal in response to an actuation of the actuator, the wireless transmitter and the controller adapted to be powered by a battery contained within the housing; wherein the length and the width of the housing are slightly smaller than a length and a width of a standard opening of a faceplate, respectively, such that the outer periphery of the housing is adapted to be received within the standard opening of the faceplate when the housing and the faceplate are mounted to a vertical surface.

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Номер записи: 57
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus, System, and Method for Enabling Robots to Autonomously Disinfect In-door Spaces Using Remote-controlled Automated Shades

Номер: US20220080071A1
Автор: Bauer Robert Steven, Fritz Christian Wilhelm
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We present an invention that enables autonomous disinfection robots to perform their duties significantly more autonomously than previously possible. Because disinfection mechanisms, such as UV-C light and chemical disinfectant mists, are harmful to humans, robots that provide such disinfection functionality in interior spaces require people to be kept out of the areas of disinfection. Human help is currently required for opening and closing doors for the robot to secure the space during disinfection. We describe a system and method for enabling robots to perform this task safely without human help. In one embodiment this is achieved by mounting a radio-controlled, motorized shade on the door-frame of the room to be disinfected, and enabling the robot to autonomously roll that shade up and down. The shade stops significant amounts of the dangerous UV-C light or chemical disinfectants from leaving the room, enabling a robot to disinfect multiple rooms without human help. 1. A method to disinfect indoor spaces comprising:a mobile robot equipped with a disinfection mechanism; a motorized shade or multiple shades each comprising a motor, a control device and a communication device;the shade or shades mounted such that running their motor enables changing from an “open” to a “closed” position and vice versa;the shade or shades mounted such that when in the “open” position, the robot can enter the indoor space;the shade or shades mounted such that when in the “closed” position, they prevent any significant amount of light or gas released inside the indoor space from leaving the indoor space;each control device receiving “open” or “close” signals from the communication device and running the motor accordingly to transition the shade into the “open” or “closed” position;each communication device receiving “open” or “closed” signals from the robot;the robot comprising one or more sensors that collect sensor data;the robot comprising one or more processors;the robot ...

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Номер записи: 58
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Laser Powered Door Operating System

Номер: US20220081951A1
Автор: Matias Gregory D.
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A door operating system includes a door operator; a laser transmitter; and an accessory device operatively connected to a laser receiver, the accessory device is powered, at least in part by, energy received by a laser shining at the laser receiver. A method of providing power to accessory devices associated with a door opening system includes: configuring a laser receiver to receive power from a laser; configuring the laser receiver to provide power to an accessory device; configuring a laser transmitter to convert AC power to a laser; controlling the laser transmitter with a controller that also controls a door operator. 1. A door operating system comprising:a door operator;a laser transmitter; andan accessory device operatively connected to a laser receiver, the accessory device is powered, at least in part by, energy received by a laser shining at the laser receiver.2. The door operating system of claim 1 , wherein the laser transmitter is part of the door operator.3. The door operating system of claim 1 , wherein the laser transmitter is powered by line AC power.4. The door operating system of claim 1 , further comprising a second accessory device an accessory device operatively connected to a laser receiver claim 1 , the accessory device is powered by energy received by a laser shining at the laser receiver5. The door operation system of claim 1 , further comprising a laser reflector for reflecting a laser from the laser transmitter to the laser receiver.6. The door operation system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory device includes any one of the following: a smart glass window claim 1 , a wall console and a photo sensor.7. The door operation system of claim 1 , wherein the laser receiver has a movable mount for mounting the laser receiver to a door to allow the laser receiver to change orientation as the door moves.8. The door operation system of claim 1 , further comprising an edge sensor that is configured to use a laser originating from the laser ...

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Номер записи: 59
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Sky Camera for Tracking Clouds

Номер: US20200063490A1
Автор: Berman Joel, Greenspan Alex, Hebeisen Stephen P.
Принадлежит: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC

Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a processor, first camera images of a sky section at a first time, wherein each of the first camera images is respectively acquired from each of multiple cameras, wherein each of the first camera images are of a subset of the sky section;receiving, by the processor, second camera images of the sky section at a second time, wherein each of the second camera images is respectively acquired from each of the multiple cameras, wherein each of the second camera images are of the subset of the sky section;determining, by the processor, a first location of a sky condition in the first camera images;determining, by the processor, a second location of the sky condition in the second camera images;comparing, by the processor, the sky condition in the first camera images to the sky condition in the second camera images; andpredicting, by the processor, an impact of the sky condition on a location of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the processor claim 1 , a direction of the sky condition based on the first location and the second location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple cameras are located at a different distance from a point of interest and at a different orientation from other cameras of the multiple cameras.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sky condition is a cloud in the sky section.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impact is a shadow on the location of interest.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-03-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DOOR CURTAIN BREAKAWAY DETECTION

Номер: US20210071476A1
Автор: Beggs Ryan P., Casey Nicholas J., Knutson Perry W., Pelegrin James, Runde Charles, Saleh Christopher, Sivill Michael
Принадлежит:

Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for door curtain breakaway detection. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a sensor to detect a lateral edge of a door curtain within a guide of a door, and a controller to identify when the door curtain transitions from an operational state to a breakaway state based on a signal from the sensor, the operational state corresponding to when the lateral edge of the door curtain is enclosed by the guide as the door curtain moves between open and closed positions, and the breakaway state corresponding to when a portion of the lateral edge of the door curtain below an upper end of the guide breaks away from the guide. 1. An apparatus comprising:a sensor to detect a lateral edge of a door curtain within a guide of a door; anda controller to identify when the door curtain transitions from an operational state to a breakaway state based on a signal from the sensor, the operational state corresponding to when the lateral edge of the door curtain is enclosed by the guide as the door curtain moves between open and closed positions, the breakaway state corresponding to when a portion of the lateral edge of the door curtain below an upper end of the guide breaks away from the guide.2. (canceled)3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a refeed assembly to refeed the lateral edge of the door curtain into the guide in response to the door curtain transitioning to the breakaway state claim 2 , the sensor being below the refeed assembly claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a scanner claim 2 , the sensor to be disposed on the guide claim 2 , the scanner to detect a tag affixed to the lateral edge of the door curtain claim 2 , the tag to move within the guide when the door curtain moves in the operational state.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is to determine the door curtain is in the breakaway state based on (1) whether the scanner detects the tag and (2) a vertical position of the ...

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Номер записи: 61
17-03-2022 дата публикации

DIRECT-CURRENT POWER DISTRIBUTION IN A CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220085610A1
Автор: Dejonge Stuart W., Wu Chen Ming
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A control system may include a direct-current (DC) power bus for charging internal energy storage elements in control devices of the control system. For example, the control devices may be motorized window treatments configured to adjust a position of a covering material to control the amount of daylight entering a space. The system may include a bus power supply that may generate a DC voltage on the DC power bus. For example, the DC power bus may extend from the bus power supply around the perimeter of a floor of the building and may be connected to all of the motorized window treatments on the floor (e.g., in a daisy-chain configuration). An over-power protection circuit may be configured to disconnect the bus power supply if a bus current exceeds a threshold for a period of time. 120.-. (canceled)21. A load control system for controlling a plurality of electrical loads , the load control system comprising:a bus power supply comprising a power converter configured to generate a bus voltage on a power bus, wherein the bus power supply has a power capability that defines a maximum amount of power that the bus power supply can deliver over the power bus; and a power limiting circuit configured to conduct current from the power bus and generate a supply voltage;', 'a load circuit configured to receive the supply voltage and control power delivered to an electrical load; and', determine an allocated amount of power that the drive unit can consume from the power bus based on an amount of power required by the drive unit, a cumulative total power required by the plurality of drive units, and the power capability of the bus power supply; and', 'control the power limiting circuit to consume the allocated amount of power from the power bus., 'a control circuit configured to], 'a plurality of drive units, wherein each drive unit comprises22. The load control system of claim 21 , wherein each drive unit further comprises an internal energy storage element configured to store ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-03-2019 дата публикации

RETRACTABLE AWNING CONTROL

Номер: US20190071877A1
Автор: Cattermole David James, Higbee Kenneth Alan, Manfreda John Peter, Prohaszka Thomas Herman
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A method and device for halting the extension or retraction of a retractable awning comprises a sensor coupled to a processor that commands awning extension and retraction. The sensor senses a motion parameter, such as acceleration, which is associated with extension or retraction motion of a retractable awning and generates corresponding respective extension or retraction motion parameter signals. The processor calculates an acceleration rate of change and/or a tilt angle from the motion parameter signals received from the sensor, and halts awning extension or retraction by generating and sending a stop signal when the acceleration rate of change or tilt angle meets at least one predetermined criterion. 1. A device for halting the extension or retraction of a retractable awning , the device comprising:a sensor configured and positionable to sense a motion parameter associated with extension or retraction motion of a retractable awning and to generate corresponding respective extension or retraction motion parameter signals; and calculate an acceleration rate of change in response to the extension or retraction motion parameter signals, and', 'generate a stop signal when the acceleration rate of change meets at least one predetermined criterion., 'a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to2. The device of in which:the sensor is configured to be carried by and sense a motion parameter associated with extension or retraction motion of a support arm of a spool-type retractable awning during spool-type awning extension, and to generate corresponding respective support arm extension or retraction motion parameter signals; andthe processor is configured to calculate acceleration rate of change in response to support arm extension or retraction motion parameter signals received from the sensor.3. The device of in which:the sensor comprises an accelerometer configured to sense support arm acceleration along at least one support arm axis, and is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 63
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Intelligent sensing edge and control system

Номер: US20190071912A1
Автор: Rob J. Evans
Принадлежит: Individual

A sensing edge is made in segments that can be used to determine at which point along the edge an obstruction occurred. Data collected can be used to determine a point in a process that the fault occurred by addressing each segment individually or as a whole. A programmable controller can be operatively coupled to the sensing edge, and can include logic to control the door and/or other equipment using data collected from the sensing edge.

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Номер записи: 64
16-03-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC TORQUE CALIBRATION FOR ROLLER SHADES

Номер: US20170074038A1
Автор: Derk, JR. Charles R., Rivera Luis, Slivka Benjamin
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics, Inc.

A motorized roller shade that detects obstacles in its travel that create excess torque by sensing the current draw from a motor and method by which the motor can calibrate itself to detect excess torque. During the roller shade's travel, it will record the instantaneous torque being generated at various points. For example, it will store the greatest value in the shade motor's non-volatile memory as the normal operating torque. 1. A motorized roller shade comprising:a roller;a roller shade fabric attached to the roller;a shade motor configured for raising or lowering the roller shade fabric; waiting for said roller shade fabric to be at a lowest limit;', 'after said roller shade fabric is at the lowest limit, waiting for a command to go to an upper limit;', 'capturing an over-current threshold auto calibration value by calculating a sum of a peak value, a fixed minimum value, and a percentage of an average value;', 'when there is (a) no over-current event and (b) the shade effectively reaches the upper limit, storing the over-current threshold auto calibration value; and', 'when an over-current event was detected, discarding the over-current threshold auto calibration value and directing the shade motor to stop., 'a controller comprising a motor controller configured for controlling the shade motor and a memory configured for storing over-current threshold values, wherein the controller is configured for2. The motorized roller shade of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured for:when there is (a) no over-current event and (b) the shade effectively reaches the upper limit, replacing a stored over-current threshold value with the over-current threshold auto calibration value.3. The motorized roller shade of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured for:comparing the over-current threshold auto calibration value with a stored over-current threshold value to detect an over-current event.4. The motorized roller shade of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 65
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Method of controlling a motorized window treatment

Номер: US20140156079A1
Автор: Brian Michael Courtney, Shilpa Sarode, Timothy Gill
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A method comprises measuring a light intensity at a window; determining if the light intensity exceeds a cloudy-day threshold; operating in a sunlight penetration limiting mode to control the motorized window treatment to control the sunlight penetration distance in the space; enabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the light intensity is greater than the cloudy-day threshold; and disabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the total lighting intensity is less than the cloudy-day threshold. The cloudy-day threshold is maintained at a constant threshold if a calculated solar elevation angle is greater than a predetermined solar elevation angle, and the cloudy-day threshold varies with time if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle. The cloudy-day threshold is a function of the calculated solar elevation angle if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle.

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Номер записи: 66
05-03-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL OF MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS AND LIGHTING COLOR

Номер: US20200072674A1
Автор: Baker Rhodes B., Casey Craig Alan, Shearer Thomas M.
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Color temperature in a space may be adjusted by controlling lighting control devices and motorized window treatments. A position of a motorized window treatment may be controlled based on a control mode or user preference. Outside color temperature values may be limited from entering the space by closing the shade fabric of the motorized window treatment when the outside color temperature exceeds a threshold. A color temperature of outside light entering the space may be determined after the shades are adjusted. The color temperature of outside light entering the space may be determined by considering the shade fabric characteristics. The color temperature of light emitted by one or more lighting fixtures may be adjusted based on the color temperature of the light entering the space. 1. A method of controlling color temperature in a space , the method comprising:controlling a position of a window treatment fabric of a motorized window treatment based on a control mode or user preference;determining a color temperature of outside light entering the space; andadjusting the color temperature of light emitted by one or more lighting fixtures based on the color temperature of the outside light entering the space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the position of the window treatment fabric of the motorized window treatment is further controlled based on a color temperature threshold and a color temperature of outside light outside of the space.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the color temperature of the outside light outside of the space is measured by an outside color temperature sensor.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the color temperature threshold corresponds to the control mode or the user preference.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the position of the window treatment fabric of the motorized window treatment is closed when the color temperature of the outside light outside of the space is greater than the color temperature threshold.6. The method of claim 5 ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL CONFIGURATION FOR INSTALLED ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURAL COVERINGS

Номер: US20210079724A1
Автор: Chares Chris, Felteau Wesley, Hedrick Matthew
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Systems and methods for configuring a user device to remotely control a plurality of architectural structural coverings are described. A user device receives a plurality of broadcast signals from a plurality of architectural structural coverings. Each individual broadcast signal is associated with an individual architectural structural covering and relays position information for the individual architectural structural covering. Each broadcast signal is also associated with an individual entry in a list of entries displayed on a user interface of the user device. Each entry comprises a representation of an architectural structural covering having a displayed position that matches position information from the broadcast signal and a position control for controlling a physical position of the associated architectural structural covering. When a user adjusts the position via the position control, an adjusted position instruction is sent to the associated architectural structural covering. The displayed position of the representation on the UI is changed to mirror a change in the physical position of the architectural structural covering as the user device observes broadcast position data from the architectural structural covering. 1. A system for configuring a user device to remotely control a plurality of architectural structural coverings , the system comprising:a processor; and receive a plurality of broadcast signals from a plurality of architectural structural coverings, wherein each individual broadcast signal is associated with an individual architectural structural covering and relays position information for the individual architectural structural covering;', a representation of a first architectural structural covering having a displayed position that matches position information from the first broadcast signal; and', 'a position control for controlling a physical position of the first architectural structural covering;, 'associate a first broadcast signal ...

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Номер записи: 68
18-03-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TINTABLE WINDOWS WITH CLOUD DETECTION

Номер: US20210080319A1
Автор: Brown Stephen Clark, Khanna Nitin, Parekh Vashisth, Rasmus-Vorrath Jack Kendrick, Sharma Kriti, Tiwari Nidhi, Zedlitz Jason David, Zhong Ruican
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for controlling tintable windows based on cloud detection. 1. A method of controlling tintable windows installed in or on a structure , the method comprising:determining one or more maximum photosensor readings from a group of photosensors;determining a cloud condition based at least in part on the one or more maximum photosensor readings from the group of photosensors;calculating one or more tint levels for the tintable windows based at least in part on the cloud condition determined; andcommunicating tint instructions over a network to a window controller to transition tint of the tintable windows to the one or more tint levels calculated.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more tint levels calculated for the tintable windows is different for tintable windows that are installed on or in different facades or sides of the structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of photosensors comprises subgroups of two claim 1 , three or four adjacent photosensors.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of determining an orientation of at least one of the subgroups of adjacent photosensors relative to an orientation of a facade or a side of the structure.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of determining the orientation is determined using a direction-determining device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the direction-determining device comprises a compass or a GPS device.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of determining the orientation is determined using a longitude and a latitude of the structure.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of photosensors is arranged to point radially outward from an axis.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the one or more tint levels is further based on one or more readings from at least one infrared sensor.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the one or more tint levels is further based on one or more readings from an ...

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Номер записи: 69
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Location Aware Barrier Operation

Номер: US20180080280A1
Автор: Bodurka Alex, Cate Casparus, Karasek Mark L.
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An apparatus controls the operation of multiple barriers at a common location. The apparatus includes a controller that determines which particular barrier operator among a group of several barrier operators should execute functionality based on certain operating conditions (e.g., location, speed, direction, orientation, etc.) relative to a controller or another component of the apparatus. In response to a user operating an interface in a manner intended to effect a barrier operator function, the apparatus causes the particular barrier operator to execute the function without affecting the other barrier operators among the group. 1. An apparatus for controlling multiple movable barriers in a common area , the apparatus comprising a control apparatus comprising:a memory device configured to store information corresponding to a plurality of movable barrier operators;a receiver configured to receive information indicative of a receiver location relative to the plurality of movable barrier operators;a user interface configured to receive a user input;a transmitter; and determine a select movable barrier operator of the plurality of movable barrier operators based at least in part on the information indicative of the receiver location;', 'in response to the user interface receiving the user input at a first location for the receiver, effect transmission of a command to effect a function of the select movable barrier operator, the command having a feature that is unique to the select movable barrier operator so that another movable barrier operator of the plurality of movable barrier operators receiving the command does not perform the function; and', 'in response to the user interface receiving the user input at a second location for the receiver different from the first location, effect transmission of a command to effect a function of a second select movable barrier operator based at least in part on the information indicative of the receiver location, the command ...

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Номер записи: 70
23-03-2017 дата публикации

Window Blind Control Apparatus

Номер: US20170081916A1
Автор: Greening Andrew
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A window blind control apparatus including an electrically operated motor having a stationary end and a rotatable end a stationary member to which the stationary end of the motor is secured; an operating switch and a conduit wherein one end of the conduit carries the operating switch the opposite end of the conduit is coupled to the stationary member and electrical wires which electrically connect the operating switch to the motor are located in use within the conduit 1. A window blind control apparatus including an electrically operated motor having a stationary end and a rotatable end; a stationary member which forms a part of the stationary end of the motor or which is secured to the stationary end of the motor; an operating switch; and a conduit , wherein one end of the conduit carries the operating switch , the opposite end of the conduit is coupled to the stationary member and electrical wires which electrically connect the operating switch to the motor are located in use within the conduit.2. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is fixed to the stationary member.3. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the window blind is a roller blind and the rotatable end of the motor includes one or more roller tube engagement elements adapted to engage a roller tube4. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the apparatus includes a roller tube rotationally fixed to the rotatable end of the motor.5. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is a hollow tube.6. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is formed from a metal or a polymeric material.7. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is resiliently deformable.8. A window blind control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is hingedly coupled to the stationary member.9. A window blind control apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 71
23-03-2017 дата публикации

HARDWIRED AND WIRELESSLY CONTROLLED MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADES SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170081917A1
Автор: Baisden Brian, Brunk Darrin, Kutell Ben, Scalf Sean, Scott Curtis, Watts Jon
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A hardwired and wirelessly controlled motorized window shade system is presented that includes a plurality of motorized window shades that are connected by a cable, such as Ethernet cable, to a power panel and a hardwired control. Motorized window shades are also wirelessly connected to a wireless control through a gateway. This arrangement provides the motorized window shades with the advantage of receiving power and control signals through the cable, as well as giving the flexibility of being controlled through a wireless control. 1. A motorized window shade system , comprising:a first motorized window shade;a power panel;a hardwired control;a wireless control;the first motorized window shade having a motor controller assembly;the motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade having a motor, an antenna, a radio, a microprocessor and memory;the motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade electrically connected to the power panel and the hardwired control;the motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade wirelessly connected to the wireless control;wherein the motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade receives control signals from the hardwired control through the electrical connection to the hardwired control;wherein the motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade receives control signals from the wireless control through a wireless connection to the wireless control.2. The motorized window shade system of wherein motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade claim 1 , the power panel and the hardwired control are connected by an Ethernet cable.3. The motorized window shade system of wherein motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade claim 1 , the power panel and the hardwired control are connected by a multi-wire cable.4. The motorized window shade system of wherein motor controller assembly of the first motorized window shade includes a ...

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Номер записи: 72
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for determining proximity of architectural structure coverings

Номер: US20210084613A1
Автор: Wesley Felteau
Принадлежит: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC

Systems and methods for determining proximity of architectural structure coverings. A user device receives a broadcast signal from each of a plurality of architectural structure coverings. An ordered list of the plurality of the architectural structure coverings is then maintained based on the broadcast signal. At least a portion of the ordered list is displayed on a display of the user device.

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Номер записи: 73
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Closure system and method thereof

Номер: US20220098918A1
Автор: Ryan Carroll, Xin CUI, Zhizhou WU
Принадлежит: Cornellcookson LLC

A closure system including a curtain configured to seal an opening, a wireless network having a plurality of channels, at least one transmitter coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, and an operator operatively coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, the operator and the at least one transmitter configured to communicate with each other over a selected one of the plurality of channels based upon communication interference detected on one or more channels.

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Номер записи: 74
12-03-2020 дата публикации

MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP

Номер: US20200080371A1
Автор: BISHARA Marc Rashad, CHENG Alan Wing Hor, PHAM Trung Duc
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A motor-operated drive system for a window covering system including a headrail, a mechanism associated with the headrail to spread and retract the window covering, and a continuous cord loop extending below the headrail for actuating the mechanism to spread and retract the window covering. The drive system includes a motor, a driven wheel that engages and advances the continuous cord loop, and a coupling mechanism for coupling the driven wheel to a rotating output shaft of the motor for rotation of the driven wheel. The drive system includes a channel system for redirecting the continuous cord loop engaged by the driven wheel, or other mechanism for configuring the drive system so that continuous cord loop extends in a substantially vertical orientation. The coupling mechanism includes an engaged configuration in which rotation of the output shaft of the motor causes rotation of the driven wheel, and a disengaged configuration. 1. A drive system for use with a window covering system , the window covering system including a roller blind mechanism for raising and lowering a window covering fabric and a continuous cord loop chain extending below the roller blind mechanism; the drive system comprising:a DC motor configured to operate under electrical power to rotate an output shaft of the DC motor;a driven wheel coupled to the output shaft of the DC motor, wherein the driven wheel is configured to engage the continuous cord loop chain comprising an endless loop of flexible material selected from the group consisting of beaded chain continuous cord loop and ball chain continuous cord loop, wherein rotation of the driven wheel in a first direction advances the continuous cord loop chain to cause the roller blind mechanism to raise the window covering fabric, and rotation of the driven wheel in second direction advances the continuous cord loop chain to cause the roller blind mechanism to lower the window covering fabric;a controller for the DC motor; anda housing for the ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Door operator with high-speed operation and fire escape functions

Номер: US20200080373A1
Автор: HSIEH Chung Hsien
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A door operator with high-speed operation and fire escape functions comprises a motor, a high-speed centrifugal brake module, a centrifugal reduction module, a central shaft locking module and a first and second clutch module. In the stationary state, the high-speed centrifugal brake module, centrifugal reduction module and central shaft locking module are connected to each other, and the drive shaft of the motor is locked by the central shaft locking module. In the normal operation, the first clutch module disengages the high-speed centrifugal brake module from the centrifugal reduction module, and the drive shaft is rotatable at high speed. In the event of fire escape, the second clutch module disengages centrifugal reduction module from central shaft locking module, and the drive shaft rotates at a lower speed. The device will provide high-speed rotation under normal operation, and automatically close the door panel at a gradually lowered speed in the event of fire escape. 1. A door operator with high-speed operation and fire escape functions comprising:a motor having a drive shaft;a high-speed centrifugal brake module coupled to one end of the drive shaft for generating a braking force when the rotational speed of the drive shaft exceeds a predetermined rotational speed, the braking force increases in magnitude with the increase in the rotational speed;a centrifugal reduction module coupled to the high-speed centrifugal brake module for maintaining the rotational speed of the drive shaft within a predetermined range;a central shaft locking module coupled to the centrifugal reduction module for locking the drive shaft of the motor;a first clutch module disposed between the high-speed centrifugal brake module and the centrifugal reduction module, and constantly connecting the high-speed centrifugal brake module to the centrifugal reduction module; anda second clutch module disposed between the centrifugal reduction module and the central shaft locking module, and ...

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Номер записи: 76
02-04-2015 дата публикации

HIGH EFFICIENCY ROLLER SHADE AND METHOD FOR SETTING ARTIFICIAL STOPS

Номер: US20150090409A1
Автор: GARCIA Ben L., KIRKLAND Matthew Warren, MULLET Victoria Baynes, Mullet Willis Jay, RODRIGUEZ Yan
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The present invention advantageously provides a motorized roller shade that includes a shade tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the shade tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket. 2144-. (canceled)45. A motorized roller shade comprising:a shade tube extending a length from a first end to a second end;a shade attached to the shade tube such that rotation of the shade tube changes the position of the shade;a motor positioned within the shade tube;the motor operatively connected to the shade tube such that activation of the motor causes rotation of the shade tube;a motor controller operatively connected to the motor;an antenna operatively connected to the motor controller;a remote control device wirelessly connected to the antenna; andwherein the shade is movable to a different position by manual movement of the shade, or transmitting a wireless signal to the shade using the remote control device.46. The motorized roller shade of wherein the shade is further movable to a different position by a tug claim 45 , which is a manual displacement less than a predetermined maximum displacement.47. The motorized roller shade of wherein manual movement is a manual displacement greater than a predetermined maximum displacement.48. The motorized roller shade of wherein manual movement is detected by a sensor.49. The motorized roller shade of wherein a tug is detected by measuring a rotation of an output shaft of the motor using a magnetic claim 45 , an optical or a mechanical encoder.50. The motorized roller shade of wherein when a tug is detected the motor controller energizes the motor which rotates the shade tube.51. The motorized roller shade of wherein when a manual movement ...

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Номер записи: 77
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Motorized Window Treatment Monitoring and Control

Номер: US20190086887A1
Автор: Lundy Stephen, Protzman Brent
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

Motorized window treatments may each adjust a position of a covering material to allow light into a space in a building. The control information for controlling the motorized window treatments may be stored and/or accessed to understand how the motorized window treatments are operating. The control information may indicate a control state and/or a position of the covering material when an identified daylight intensity is being received at the space. The control information may inform a user of the operation of the motorized window treatments and allow the user to adjust various control parameters by which the motorized window treatments may be controlled. Recommended adjustments may also be provided to the user based on a user-identified problem with the operation of the motorized window treatments. The recommended adjustments to the control parameters may be accepted by the user and may be stored for being accessed and/or edited. 1receiving a request for the motorized window treatment control information for controlling the motorized window treatment and a daylight intensity, wherein the request comprises a period of time associated with the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity;accessing the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity associated with the period of time, wherein the motorized window treatment control information comprises a plurality of control states for controlling the motorized window treatment and a corresponding position of a covering material for each control state of the plurality of control states; anddisplaying the motorized window treatment control information and the daylight intensity associated with the period of time.. A method for providing motorized window treatment control information for controlling a motorized window treatment in a space of a building, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/820,420, filed ...

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Номер записи: 78
30-03-2017 дата публикации

SWITCHING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR WINDOW SHADINGS WITH POWERED ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20170089133A1
Автор: Marusak Thomas, Watkins Richard
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Embodiments of the present disclosure include a switching apparatus for a powered adjustment system of a window shading, wherein said switching apparatus includes: a magnetically actuated switch positioned externally to the powered adjustment system and having an on position and an off position, wherein said magnetically actuated switch actuates a drive mechanism of the powered adjustment system in the on position, the drive mechanism being configured to adjust a position of the window shading; and an alignment feature positioned on a housing for the window shading proximal to said magnetically actuated switch, said alignment feature being configured to position a magnet of a switching tool outside the housing to control the powered adjustment system by actuating said magnetically actuated switch between the on position and the off position. 1. A switching apparatus for a powered adjustment system of a window shading , wherein said switching apparatus comprises:a magnetically actuated switch positioned externally to the powered adjustment system and having an on position and an off position, wherein said magnetically actuated switch actuates a drive mechanism of the powered adjustment system in the on position, the drive mechanism being configured to adjust a position of the window shading; andan alignment feature positioned on a housing for the window shading proximal to said magnetically actuated switch, said alignment feature being configured to position a magnet of a switching tool outside the housing to control the powered adjustment system by actuating said magnetically actuated switch between the on position and the off position.2. The switching apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said alignment feature comprises a visual indicator positioned on an exterior surface of the housing for identifying the position at which the magnet of the switching tool actuates said magnetically actuated switch between the off position and the on position.3. The switching apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Object handling system and method

Номер: US20180093828A1
Автор: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo
Принадлежит: Ocado Innovation Ltd

An object handling system is described, the system having two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a grid above a workspace, the workspace having a plurality of stacked containers. The system includes a series of robotic load handling devices operating on the grid above the workspace, the load handling devices having a body mounted on wheels. The robotic devices can move around the grid under instruction from a computing device, the robotic devices being moved to a point on the grid above a stack of containers and then, using a lifting device, engage and lift a container from the stack. The container is then moved to a point where the objects in the container can be accessed. Modifications to the workspace and grid are described that allow vehicles and roll cages to be used to move stacks from the workspace to a point outside the workspace or from outside the workspace into the workspace.

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Номер записи: 80
01-04-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND IMPLEMENTING POWER AND MOTION PARAMETERS OF A ROLLER SHADE MOTOR BASED ON LOAD

Номер: US20210095522A1
Автор: Rivera Luis
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics Inc.

A system and method are provided herein for adjusting a set of roller shade motor motion parameters of a shade motor for use in a roller shade, the systems and method comprising: engaging the shade motor to move the roller shade a first distance; measuring a first torque level indicator in regard to a power supply voltage being supplied to the shade motor; determining a first torque level based on the measured first torque lever indicator; obtaining a first set of roller shade motor motion parameters from a table based on the first torque level; and applying the first set of roller shade motor motion parameters to the shade motor whenever the roller shade is directed to lift or lower the roller shade. 1. A roller shade motor controller system comprising:a roller shade;a roller shade motor adapted to move the roller shade upon receipt of roller shade motor motion commands; and engage the roller shade motor to raise the roller shade a first height and measure a shade-up current level,', 'engage the roller shade motor to lower the roller shade a second height and measure a shade-down current level,', 'average the shade-up current level and shade-down current level to determine an average current level, and', 'determine a shade motor torque level based on the average current level., 'a roller shade motor controller adapted to—'}2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the roller shade motor controller is further adapted to—issue a first roller shade motor motion command to move the roller shade a first distance,measure a first torque level indicator in regard to a power supply voltage being supplied to the roller shade motor during movement of the roller shade through the first distance,determine a first torque level based on the measured first torque level indicator,obtain a first set of roller shade motor motion parameters from a torque level table in regard to the first torque level, andapply the first set of roller shade motor motion parameters to the roller ...

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Номер записи: 81
05-04-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SPEED OF ROLLING DOOR

Номер: US20180094482A1
Автор: HSIEH Chung-Hsien
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A device and method for controlling the speed of a rolling door is disclosed. The door panel is controlled to accelerate or decelerate by means of the real-time rolling speed of the door panel, such that speed control is applicable to door panels of different specifications. When the real-time rolling speed of a door panel reaches a predetermined acceleration value, a control module actuates the driving module to speed up opening or closing of the door panel. When the real-time rolling speed of the door panel reaches a predetermined deceleration value, the control module controls the driving module to speed down opening or closing of the door panel; when the real-time rolling speed of the door panel is in between the acceleration value and the deceleration value, the control module actuates the driving module to maintain the opening or closing speed of the rolling door at current value. 1. A speed control device of a rolling door for controlling a driving module to open or close a door panel , the device comprising:a speed detection module for detecting a real-time rolling speed of the door panel; anda control module electrically connected with the speed detection module and the driving module;wherein, when the real-time rolling speed of the door panel reaches a predetermined acceleration value, the control module actuates the driving module to speed up opening or closing of the door panel; when the real-time rolling speed of the door panel reaches a predetermined deceleration value, the control module actuates the driving module to speed down opening or closing of the door panel; when the real-time rolling speed of the door panel is in between the acceleration value and the deceleration value, the control module actuates the driving module to maintain the opening or closing speed of the rolling door at current value.2. The rolling door speed control device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the speed detection module comprises a real-time position detector adapted to ...

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Номер записи: 82
06-04-2017 дата публикации

EXTERNAL MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP

Номер: US20170095103A1
Автор: BISHARA Marc Rashad, CHENG Alan Wing Hor, PHAM Trung Duc
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A motor drive system for operating a mechanism for raising and lowering window coverings includes a motor operating under electrical power and an electrically powered drive system. The motor drive system advances a continuous cord loop in response to positional commands from a controller. An input-output device includes a capacitive touch strip that receives user inputs along an input axis, and an LEDs strip aligned with the input axis. A group mode module communicates the positional commands to other motor drive systems within an identified group to operate respective other mechanisms of the other motor drive systems. A set control module enables user calibration of a top position and a bottom position of travel of the window covering. The input-output device extends vertically on the exterior of a housing for the motor drive system, and the housing supports input buttons of the group mode module and the set control module. 1. A motor drive system , comprising:a motor configured to operate under electrical power to rotate an output shaft of the motor, wherein the motor is external to a mechanism for raising and lowering a window covering;a drive assembly configured for engaging and advancing a continuous cord loop coupled to the mechanism for raising and lowering the window covering, wherein advancing the continuous cord loop in a first direction raises the window covering, and advancing the continuous cord loop in a second direction lowers the window covering;a controller for providing positional commands to the motor and the drive assembly to control the advancing the continuous cord loop in the first direction and the advancing the continuous cord loop in the second direction; andan input-output device for the controller, including an input interface that receives user inputs along an input axis to cause the controller to provide the positional commands to the motor and the drive assembly, and further including a visual display aligned with the input axis of the ...

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Номер записи: 83
28-03-2019 дата публикации

WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM MOTOR AND OPERATION

Номер: US20190093423A1
Автор: ADREON Wes, Graybar Michael
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A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material, the motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and the motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm. 1. A motorized lift assembly for a window covering having movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material , the motorized lift assembly comprising:a motor assembly including a motor;a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords; andthe motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.2. The motorized lift assembly of claim 1 , the motor operating at greater than 15 claim 1 ,000 rpm.3. The motorized lift assembly of claim 1 , including an encoder sensing the performance of the low voltage claim 1 , high speed motor.4. The motorized lift assembly of claim 3 , the encoder being a magnetic field sensing encoder including a rotating magnet and sensors of the changing magnetic field when the magnet rotates.5. The motorized lift assembly of claim 4 , the motor having a motor shaft and the magnet being an annular magnet mounted on the motor shaft.6. The motorized lift assembly of claim 5 , including a magnet insert compressed between the annular magnet and the motor shaft.7. The motorized lift assembly of claim 6 , including first and second Hall sensors outwardly of the annular magnet.8. The motorized lift assembly of claim 7 , including metallic bodies on opposite sides of the annular magnet operating with the annular magnet to resist unintended rotation of the motor shaft.9. The motorized lift assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic encoder sensing an output from the high-speed motor.10. The motorized lift assembly of claim 9 , the magnetic encoder including a magnet and ...

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Номер записи: 84
06-04-2017 дата публикации

Energy Saving Apparatus for Electric Roller Shutter

Номер: US20170096855A1
Автор: Chen Ju-Huai
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An energy saving apparatus for an electric roller shutter contains a curtain unit, a fixing unit, a signal receiver, and a controller. The curtain unit includes a driving shaft having a chamber and a rotary connecting portion, and the curtain unit also includes a driver and a curtain. The fixing unit is configured to fix the curtain unit and includes a mounting rack, a first seat, a second seat, and a rolling assembly which reduces power consumption of the driver and facilitates an upward rolling of the curtain, when the curtain rolls. The signal receiver is electrically connected with the driver and includes a casing, a coupling portion, a power supply module, and a receiving module. The controller is configured to send a signal to the receiving module in the casing of the signal receiver, such that the driver of the curtain unit is controlled by the controller to operate. 1. An energy saving apparatus for an electric roller shutter , comprising:a curtain unit including a driving shaft, and the driving shaft having a chamber defined therein from a first end thereof and a rotary connecting portion formed on a second end thereof; a driver disposed in the chamber of the driving shaft so as to drive the driving shaft; and a curtain fixed on the driving shaft and rolling upwardly or unrolling downwardly as the driving shaft rotates;a fixing unit configured to fix the curtain unit and including a mounting rack; a first seat mounted on a first end of the mounting rack and configured to fix the driving shaft of the curtain unit; a second seat mounted on a second end of the mounting rack and configured to fix the rotary connecting portion of the driving shaft; and a rolling assembly secured in the second seat and rotatably connecting with the rotary connecting portion of the driving shaft, wherein the rolling assembly has two rotating discs, and each rotating disc has an opening for connecting with each of the plurality of posts of the second covering part of the second ...

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Номер записи: 85
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Quick-Release Control System For Architectural Opening Covering

Номер: US20160102494A1
Автор: Clements Gordon M., Coulter Christopher C., Knieriem Stephen, McCarthy Brian
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Quick-release control systems for architectural opening coverings and associated control systems and methods for rapidly deploying the coverings to extended positions. In one embodiment coupling assemblies are provided for controllably coupling and decoupling portions of lifting mechanisms in a variety of covering systems, including roller and cellular shade systems. In yet other embodiments, control systems for controlling a plurality of coverings are provided, which may be configured to remotely and simultaneously deploying each of the plurality of coverings to an extended position in response to a trigger signal. 1. A quick-release covering system for an architectural opening , the covering system including a covering material configured to move between an extended and a retracted position , the covering system comprising:a lift mechanism including an elongate member having first and second ends and a manual clutch, the elongate member configured to be coupled to the covering material to move the covering material between the extended and retracted positions, wherein the manual clutch is adjacent one of the first and second ends with at least a portion of the clutch located outboard of the first and second ends, wherein the clutch is adapted to transmit a user-generated driving force to the elongate member; anda quick release mechanism including a coupling assembly, the coupling assembly arranged to transition between a coupled state, wherein the clutch and the elongate member are non-rotatably coupled by the coupling assembly, and a decoupled state, wherein the elongate member can freely rotate relative to the clutch, thereby allowing the covering material to move towards the extended position under the pull of gravity.2. A covering system according to claim 1 , wherein no portion of the clutch is located between the first and second ends of the elongate member.3. A covering system according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling assembly includes an electromagnet ...

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Номер записи: 86
08-04-2021 дата публикации

EXTERNAL MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP

Номер: US20210100389A1
Автор: BISHARA Marc Rashad, CHENG Alan Wing Hor, PEREIRA Clifton, PHAM Trung Duc
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A motor driven system for raising and lowering a window covering executes motor ramp trajectory speed control. The motor ramp trajectory limits acceleration of an external motor from the idle (stationary) state to full operating speed, and limits deceleration of the motor from full operating speed back to the idle state. This function reduces stresses on a continuous cord loop drive mechanism. A control system manages solar heating effects in response to sunlight entrance conditions such as system sensor outputs, external weather forecasts, and other data sources. The system automatically opens or close the window covering to increase or decrease admitted sunlight under appropriate conditions. The input interface of the control system includes a visual display and input axis, which are aligned vertically if the window covering mechanism raises and lowers the window covering, and are aligned horizontally if the window covering mechanism laterally opens and closes the window covering. 1. A motor drive system , comprising:a motor configured to operate under electrical power to rotate an output shaft of the motor, wherein the motor is external to a mechanism for spreading and retracting a window covering;a drive assembly configured for engaging and advancing a continuous cord loop coupled to the mechanism for spreading the window covering, wherein advancing the continuous cord loop in a first direction spreads the window covering, and advancing the continuous cord loop in a second direction retracts the window covering; anda controller for providing positional commands to the motor and the drive assembly to control the advancing the continuous cord loop in the first direction and the advancing the continuous cord loop in the second direction,wherein the drive assembly comprises an electrically powered coupling mechanism coupling the drive assembly to the output shaft of the motor and configured for rotating the driven wheel in first and second senses, and a motor ...

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Номер записи: 87
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Automated sunshade

Номер: US20150107783A1
Автор: LIANG Chen, Yongchang Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

An automated vehicle sunshade system includes a roller on which is mounted shield material. A motor opens the shield material so as to block sunlight entering a vehicle through a window.

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Номер записи: 88
13-04-2017 дата публикации

TOUCH HEM BAR CONTROL

Номер: US20170101820A1
Автор: Slivka Benjamin
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics, Inc.

A motorized shade for covering a window, a door, or a wall opening is provided that can be actuated by touching its hem bar. The motorized shade, such as a roller shade, comprises a shade material extending from a top end to a bottom end, a hem bar assembly connected to the bottom end of the shade material, and a shade drive unit operably connected to the top end of the shade material. The hem bar assembly comprises a touch sensing module adapted to detect a user touching the hem bar assembly and transmit a control signal in response to the detected touch. The shade drive unit comprises a motor and a motor control module adapted to receive the control signal and control the motor to open or close the shade material. The control signal can be wirelessly transmitted from the touch sensing module to the motor control module. 1. A motorized shade for covering a window , a door , or a wall opening , the motorized shade comprising:a shade material extending from a top end to a bottom end;a hem bar assembly connected to the bottom end of the shade material and comprising a touch sensing module adapted to detect a touch of the hem bar assembly and transmit a control signal in response to the detected touch; anda shade drive unit operably connected to the top end of the shade material and comprising a motor and a motor control module adapted to receive the control signal and control the motor to open or close the shade material.2. The motorized shade of claim 1 , wherein the motorized shade further comprises a roller tube claim 1 , wherein the shade material wraps about the roller tube claim 1 , and wherein the shade drive unit rotates the roller tube to raise and lower the shade material.3. The motorized shade of claim 1 , wherein the hem bar assembly comprises a longitudinal bar electrically coupled to the touch sensing module via a contact claim 1 , and wherein the touch sensing module detects a touch of the longitudinal bar.4. The motorized shade of claim 3 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 89
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Motorized roller shade configurations, systems, methods of use, and installation

Номер: US20190100961A1
Автор: Ben Kutell, Darrin Brunk, Eugene Demestre
Принадлежит: Watt Stopper Inc

A motorized roller shade system is presented that includes a roller tube, shade material connected to the roller tube, a motor and a counterbalance assembly positioned within the roller tube, a motor controller connected to the motor and configured to control operation of the motor. The motorized roller shade system is powered by electrical connection to one or more batteries positioned either within the roller tube or external to the roller tube, or alternatively through an electrical connection to a lead that supplies power from an external power source. The motorized roller shade is controlled wirelessly through a wireless control as well as through a hardwired control when connected by a lead. The motorized roller shade may be installed in a variety of manners.

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Номер записи: 90
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Clock Device with Automatic Simulation of Sunrise or Sunset

Номер: US20190101868A1
Автор: Patton Erica, Raneri Daniel
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time. 1a housing having a front face;a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face;a shade positioning control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function;an audio alarm configured to emit an audible alarm sound; anda processor within the housing, the processor responsive to the shade positioning control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more positions at one or more corresponding predetermined shade-movement intervals relative to an alarm time, the processor configured to cause the audio alarm to emit the audible alarm sound at the alarm time or at a predetermined audible-sound interval after the alarm time.. A clock, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/620,145, filed Jun. 12, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15,249,788, filed Aug. 29, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,678,480, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/887,408, filed Oct. 20, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,429,917, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/838,708, filed Mar. 15, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,195,220, which are expressly incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.This disclosure relates to consumer electronics generally, and more particularly to alarm clocks.Alarm clocks are ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-06-2022 дата публикации

SENSOR FOR DETECTING GLARE CONDITIONS

Номер: US20220170320A1
Автор: Casey Craig Alan, Gopalan Yogesh, Protzman Brent
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A sensor and/or system controller may process an image multiple times at multiple resolutions to detect glare conditions. A glare condition threshold used to determine whether a glare condition exists may be based on the resolution of the image. When the resolution of the image is higher, the glare condition threshold may be higher. The sensor and/or system controller may organize one or more adjacent pixels having similar intensities into pixel groups. The pixel groups may vary in size and/or shape. The sensor and/or system controller may determine a representative group luminance for the pixel group (e.g., an average luminance of the pixels in the group). The sensor and/or system controller may determine a group glare condition threshold, which may be used to determine whether a glare condition exists for the group of pixels and/or may be based on the size of the group. 1. A method comprising:determining a luminance value for a first pixel in an image;determining a profile angle for the first pixel;determining an illuminance value for the first pixel based on the luminance value and the profile angle;adding the illuminance value for the first pixel to a cumulative illuminance value for the image;determining that at least one of a first glare condition exists based on the cumulative illuminance value and a first threshold or a second glare condition exists based on the luminance value of the first pixel and a second threshold; andcausing a position of a covering material for a motorized window treatment to be adjusted to remove the at least one of the first glare condition or the second glare condition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an indication of a glare problem;determining a third threshold based on an adjusted position of the covering material for the motorized window treatment; andstoring the third threshold for future use.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that there are one or more unprocessed pixels in the ...

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Номер записи: 92
02-06-2022 дата публикации

SENSOR FOR DETECTING GLARE CONDITIONS

Номер: US20220170321A1
Автор: Casey Craig Alan, Gopalan Yogesh, Protzman Brent
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A sensor and/or system controller may process an image multiple times at multiple resolutions to detect glare conditions. A glare condition threshold used to determine whether a glare condition exists may be based on the resolution of the image. When the resolution of the image is higher, the glare condition threshold may be higher. The sensor and/or system controller may organize one or more adjacent pixels having similar intensities into pixel groups. The pixel groups may vary in size and/or shape. The sensor and/or system controller may determine a representative group luminance for the pixel group (e.g., an average luminance of the pixels in the group). The sensor and/or system controller may determine a group glare condition threshold, which may be used to determine whether a glare condition exists for the group of pixels and/or may be based on the size of the group. 1. An apparatus for detecting a location of a glare condition and for controlling a position of a motorized window treatment , the system controller comprising: determine a desired position based on an indication of a location of a glare condition in an image;', 'determine a difference between the desired position and a present position;', 'compare the difference to at least one of a first threshold and a second threshold; and', 'transmit control instructions for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment to the desired position if the difference is greater than or equal to the first threshold or less than or equal to the second threshold;', 'wherein the first threshold is a raise threshold, the second threshold is a lower threshold, and wherein the control instructions are configured to instruct the motorized window treatment to raise the position if the difference is greater than or equal to the first threshold or to lower the position if the difference is less than or equal to the second threshold., 'a control circuit configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 93
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Control methods and systems for networks of optically switchable windows during reduced power availability

Номер: US20220171248A1
Автор: Dhairya Shrivastava, Rao P. MULPURI, Stephen Clark BROWN
Принадлежит: View Inc

Certain embodiments are directed to control methods, window controllers, and uninterruptible power supplies for determining tinting instructions for optically switchable windows to reduce power usage at a site during a reduced power event. In some cases, reduced power operations are initated by a window controller upon receipt of a trigger signal from an uninterruptible power supply sent when it detects a power loss. In some cases, tinting instructions are based on the remaining charge left on the uninterruptible power supply. In some cases, reduced power operations are delayed for a period of time.

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Номер записи: 94
04-04-2019 дата публикации

ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING SCREENS AND HOME AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT COMPRISING SUCH AN ACTUATOR

Номер: US20190103794A1
Автор: Lemaitre Sebastien, TOLLANCE Thierry
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This electromechanical actuator configured for controlling screens includes an electronically-commutated, brushless, DC electric motor, a rotor and a stator of the electric motor being positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation, the rotor including a rotor body provided with magnetic elements distributed over the outer surface of the rotor, the magnetic elements of the rotor being surrounded by the stator, the stator being formed by a stator core including a circular peripheral wall and pole elements supporting windings, the pole elements being distributed on the inside of the peripheral wall. The ratio between the outer diameter of the stator and the inner diameter of same is less than 1.7. Further, the ratio between the axial length of the stator and the outer diameter of the stator is greater than 1.5. 114-. (canceled)15. An electromechanical actuator for controlling screens , comprising an electronically-switched brushless DC electric motor , a rotor and a stator of the electric motor being positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation , the rotor comprising a rotor body provided with magnetic elements distributed over the outer surface of the rotor , the magnetic elements of the rotor being surrounded by the stator , which in turn is formed by a stator core comprising a circular peripheral wall and pole elements supporting windings , the pole elements being distributed on the inside of the peripheral wall of the stator , the electromechanical actuator being wherein:the ratio between the outer diameter of the stator and its inner diameter is less than 1.7 andthe ratio between the axial length of the stator and the outer diameter of the stator is greater than 1.5.16. The electromechanical actuator according to claim 15 , wherein the stator comprises a total of six pole elements claim 15 , which makes it a stator with six poles.17. The electromechanical actuator according to claim 15 , wherein the outer diameter of the electric motor of the actuator is ...

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Номер записи: 95
19-04-2018 дата публикации

DUAL MODE ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE COVERING

Номер: US20180106100A1
Автор: Foley Patrick E., Mischo Paul, SCHWANDT Mark
Принадлежит: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Example dual mode architectural structure coverings are described herein. The dual mode operation permits the covering to be operated by a motor and also manually by a user. An example dual mode architectural structure covering includes a covering, a drive shaft, a drive motor having a motor drive shaft, and a dual mode operation system. The dual mode operation system includes a bearing housing rotationally coupled with respect to the motor drive shaft and a slip clutch rotationally coupled with respect to the drive shaft. The bearing housing and the slip clutch are operatively associated with a one-way bearing. Rotation of the one-way bearing in a first direction causes the bearing to lock, while rotation of the one-way bearing in a second direction, causes the bearing to free rotate. In this manner, manual operation of the covering will not damage the motor or other shade components. 1. A dual mode architectural structure covering comprising:a drive shaft;a covering coupled to rotate with rotation of the drive shaft;a drive motor having a motor drive shaft; anda dual mode operation system, the dual mode operation system including a bearing housing, a slip clutch, and a one-way bearing; the bearing housing is coupled to rotate with the motor drive shaft;', 'the slip clutch is coupled to rotate with and selectively to slip with respect to the drive shaft; and', 'the one-way bearing is selectively, rotatably coupled to the bearing housing and the slip clutch such that in a first direction, the slip clutch and the bearing housing are rotatably coupled with each other so the slip clutch, and the housing rotate together, and in a second direction, the slip clutch and the bearing housing are freely rotatable with respect to each other so the slip clutch and the housing are rotatable with respect to each other., 'wherein2. The dual mode architectural structure covering of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first direction claim 1 , rotation of the drive motor causes the ...

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Номер записи: 96
19-04-2018 дата публикации

DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20180106103A1
Автор: Du Zhihong
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A display apparatus includes a transparent display panel, and a roller shutter device which is arranged behind the transparent display panel () and can be switched between two states of rolling up and flattening a back which shields the transparent display panel. By using the roller shutter device arranged behind the transparent display panel, switching between transparent display and nontransparent display is achieved. 1. A display apparatus , comprising: a transparent display panel , and a roller shutter device which is arranged behind the transparent display panel and can be switched between two states of rolling up and flattening a back which shields the transparent display panel.2. The display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the roller shutter device includes: a roller shutter claim 1 , a rolling drum fixed with an upper hem of the roller shutter claim 1 , a lower hem fixed with a lower edge of the roller shutter claim 1 , and a tubular motor configured to drive the rolling drum to rotate.3. The display apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the tubular motor includes:a motor fixing seat configured to fix the tubular motor;a tubular motor housing connected with the motor fixing seat; anda stroke control portion configured to control an opening amplitude of the roller shutter, a brake control portion configured to control a rotating shaft to stop rotating, a stator and a rotor configured to convert electric energy into kinetic energy, a rotating shaft configured to rotate at a preset rotating speed in a preset rotating direction, a rotating speed control portion configured to control a rotating speed of the rotating shaft, and a motor output shaft exposed out of the tubular motor housing at one end, fixed with the rolling drum and configured to transfer the kinetic energy to the rolling drum, which are arranged in the tubular motor housing;wherein the control portion is connected with the brake control portion, the brake control portion is connected ...

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Номер записи: 97
19-04-2018 дата публикации

MOTORISED DRIVE DEVICE FOR A CLOSURE OR SOLAR PROTECTION HOME-AUTOMATION FACILITY, ASSOCIATED HOME-AUTOMATION FACILITY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SUCH A DEVICE

Номер: US20180106104A1
Автор: CARVALHEIRO Emmanuel
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a motorised drive device for a closure or solar protection home-automation facility which includes an electromechanical actuator, an electronic control unit and a standalone electric power supply device. The electronic control unit is configured to detect electric power supply and supply interruption periods of the electromechanical actuator from at least one photovoltaic cell, using only a unit for measuring a magnitude linked to the electric power supply of the electromechanical actuator by the at least one photovoltaic cell, and resetting at least one portion of the data stored by the electronic control unit, following the simulation of a sequence of electric power supply and supply interruption periods of the electromechanical actuator, wherein the electric power supply and supply interruption periods are detected via measurement elements. 111-. (canceled)12. A motorized drive device for a closure or solar protection home-automation facility , comprising:an electromechanical actuator,an electronic control unit,an autonomous power supply device, the autonomous power supply device comprising at least one battery and at least one photovoltaic cell,where the electromechanical actuator is electrically connected to the autonomous power supply device, detect power supply and cutoff periods of the electricity supply of the electromechanical actuator from the said at least one photovoltaic cell, only using elements for measuring a quantity related to the electricity supply of the electromechanical actuator by the said at least one photovoltaic cell, and', 'resetting at least part of the data stored by the electronic control unit, after the simulation of a sequence of power supply and cutoff periods of the electricity supply of the electromechanical actuator, where the power supply and cutoff periods of the electricity supply are detected through measuring elements., 'wherein the electronic control unit is configured to13. The motorized drive device according ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Motor assemblies for architectural coverings

Номер: US20180106105A1
Автор: Charles Culver Gidden Cooper, Daniel A. Huber, Douglas J. Lorenz, James KOLOZS, James M. Anthony, Jan Pruegner, Joerg Schierz, Kevin M. Dann, Paul A. Brayford, Peter Zagone, Robert Witt, Ronald Holt, Shelby Jared Yenzer, Stephen T. Wisecup, Todd Nelson
Принадлежит: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

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Номер записи: 99
30-04-2015 дата публикации

ROLLER SHUTTER CONTROLLER

Номер: US20150114574A1
Автор: Arcichowski Bartlomiej, Fiedler Maciej, Zdunek Robert
Принадлежит:

A shutter control system for use with a network. The shutter control system includes a network device coupled to the network to communicate an indication. The shutter control system also includes a shutter controller configured to receive the indication, to determine if the indication meets a predefined condition, and, in response to the indication meeting the predefined condition, to communicate an actuation signal. A shutter device, having at least one motor, receives the actuation signal, and operates the at least one motor based on the received actuation signal. 1. A shutter control system for use with a network , the shutter control system comprising:a network device coupled to said network, and configured to communicate an indication;a shutter controller configured to receive said indication, to determine if said indication meets a predefined condition, and, in response to said indication meeting said predefined condition, to communicate an actuation signal; anda shutter device, having at least one motor, configured to receive said actuation signal, and to operate said at least one motor based on said received actuation signal.2. A shutter control system of claim 1 , wherein said shutter device further comprises a shutter configured to have an open position in which the shutter is opened claim 1 , and a closed position in which the shutter is closed claim 1 , and wherein said shutter motor is further configured to move said shutter to one of said open position claim 1 , said closed position claim 1 , and a third position in which the shutter is between said open position and said closed position.3. A shutter control system of claim 2 , wherein said shutter comprises a plurality of blind blades claim 2 , and wherein said shutter device further comprises a blade motor configured to move one or more of said plurality of blind blades to one of a plurality of predefined degrees based on said actuation signal.4. A shutter control system of claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 100