Covering for architectural opening including cell structures biased to open

A covering for an architectural opening including a support tube and a panel operably connected to the support tube and configured to be wound around the support tube. The panel includes a support sheet and at least one cell operably connected to the support sheet. The at least one cell includes a vane material operably connected to a first side of the support sheet and a cell support member operably connected to the vane material and configured to support the vane material at a distance away from the support sheet when the panel is in an extended position with respect to the support tube.

SHUTTER SLAT

A slat for use in a rolling shutter is provided. The slat comprises a hooking track located at a first edge of a body and a receiving track located at a second edge of the body. Illustratively, the hooking track has a hook-shaped profile, and the receiving track comprises a lip member and a guard member defining a space adapted to receive therein an engaging track of an adjacent slat. The hooking track and the receiving track are designed to minimize the space required for the rolling shutter to be retracted around a spindle. 1. A slat for use in a rolling shutter , said slat having a first end , a second end and a profile comprising:a body having an upper edge and a lower edge, an outward facing side extending between the upper edge and the lower edge, and an inward facing side extending between the upper edge and the lower edge;an engaging track connected to the body at the upper edge, the engaging track comprising a hook that extends upward from the upper edge at a smoothly curved transition between the engaging track and the upper edge; anda receiving track connected to the body at the lower edge, wherein the receiving track comprises a lip member having an outer lip surface and an articulating lip surface, the outer lip surface being contiguous with the inward facing side of the body and extending downward along the same curve as the inward facing side of the body to a curl, the curl extending upward to a tip;the receiving track further comprising a guard member spaced apart from the lip member, an articulation space wherein a second engaging track of a second identical slat may hook the lip member through an aperture between the lip member and the guard member to form a hinge, and a receptacle located between the lip member and the guard member that is separated from the articulation space by a first shoulder on the articulating lip surface and a second shoulder on the articulating guard surface,wherein the lowest point of the curl is horizontally displaced ...

Shutter slat and compact shutter assembly

A slat for use in a rolling shutter is provided. The slat comprises a engaging track located at a first edge of a body and a receiving track located at a second edge of the body. Illustratively, the engaging track has a hook-shaped profile, and the receiving track comprises a lip member and a guard member defining a space adapted to receive therein an engaging track of an adjacent slat. The engaging track and the receiving track are designed to minimize the space required for the rolling shutter to be retracted around a spindle.

ARCHITECTURAL COVERING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

An architectural covering and a method of manufacturing the covering is provided. The panel may include multiple strips of material extending lengthwise across a width dimension of the panel. The strips of material may be overlapped and coupled to one another to define cells between adjacent strips of material. The panel may be retracted and extended across an architectural opening, and the strips of material may include a resilient support member to expand the cells as the panel is extended across the architectural opening. The panel may be manufactured by helically winding a continuous, elongate strip of material about a drum in an overlapped manner. 1. An architectural covering , the covering comprising: a first elongated strip of material including a first portion and a second portion separated from said first portion by a first fold; and', 'a second elongated strip of material including a third portion and a fourth portion separated from said third portion by a second fold, said second elongated strip of material overlapped with and coupled to said first elongated strip of material, said first and second elongated strips of material defining an enclosed cell between said first portion, said third portion, and said fourth portion., 'a panel comprising2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein:said first portion forms a front wall of the enclosed cell;said third portion forms a bottom wall of the enclosed cell; andsaid fourth portion forms a rear wall of the enclosed cell.3. The covering of claim 1 , wherein:said first portion and said third portion are visible from a front side of said panel; andsaid second portion and said fourth portion are hidden from a front side of said panel.4. The covering of claim 1 , wherein:said fourth portion overlaps and is coupled to said second portion; andsaid first portion overlaps said third portion.5. The covering of claim 4 , wherein:said first portion transitions into a first tab that is coupled to said third portion of said second ...

ROLL-UP COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

The disclosure provides roll-up coverings for an architectural opening, and various embodiments of ladder tapes. Embodiments of the roll-up covering include a roller, a first outer elongate tape, a first inner elongate tape and a plurality of slats disposed between the outer and inner elongate tapes. The first inner elongate tape can further defines a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape. The collapsible hinge segments can be configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up around the roller. The collapsible hinge segments can further be configured to expand in order to increase the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the roll-up covering is unrolled from the roller. 1. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening , comprising:at least a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, a length that extends from the first end to the second end, a lateral width that extends perpendicular to its length, a thickness, and a first longitudinal axis extending along its length;at least a first inner elongate tape spaced from the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, a length that extends from the first end to the second end, a lateral width that extends perpendicular to its length, a thickness, and a second longitudinal axis extending along its length;a plurality of flexible slats attached to the first outer elongate tape and the first inner elongate tape, the slats each having a first end and a second end, an inner longitudinal edge and an outer longitudinal edge that extend from the first end to the second end and defining a length of the slat, an inner edge region along and in proximity to the inner longitudinal edge and an outer edge region along and in proximity to the outer longitudinal edge, and a width that extends from the inner ...

WINDOW SHADE AND ACTUATING SYSTEM THEREOF

An actuating system for a window shade includes a fixed support shaft, a rotary drum pivotally connected with the support shaft and rotatable for winding or unwinding a shading structure, and a limiting mechanism at least partially disposed inside the rotary drum and including a threaded portion provided on the support shaft, a stop portion and a limiting part respectively adjacent to a first and a second end of the threaded portion, and a follower engaged with the threaded portion, the follower being rotationally coupled to the rotary drum and slidable relative to the rotary drum. The rotary drum is rotatable in a first direction to drive the follower to slide toward a first position for engagement with the limiting part, and in a second direction to drive the follower to slide toward a second position for engagement with the stop portion. 1. An actuating system for a window shade , comprising:a fixed support shaft;a rotary drum pivotally connected with the support shaft, the rotary drum being rotatable for winding or unwinding a shading structure of a window shade; anda limiting mechanism at least partially disposed inside the rotary drum, the limiting mechanism comprising a threaded portion, a stop portion, a limiting part and a follower, the threaded portion being provided on the support shaft, the stop portion and the limiting part being respectively disposed adjacent to a first and a second end of the threaded portion, and the follower being engaged with the threaded portion, the follower further being rotationally coupled to the rotary drum and slidable relative to the rotary drum;wherein the rotary drum is rotatable in a first direction to drive the follower to slide toward a first position for engagement with the limiting part, and in a second direction opposite to the first direction to drive the follower to slide toward a second position for engagement with the stop portion.2. The actuating system according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary drum is ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH COORDINATED VANE SETS

A covering for an architectural opening including a roller, an end rail, and a panel rotatable onto the roller and spanning between the roller and the end rail. The panel includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, and a cell spanning between the front and rear sheet. When the front sheet is at a first position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is open. When the front sheet is at a second position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is closed. 1. A flexible panel for an architectural opening , said flexible panel comprising:a front exterior vertical support member having a height and width;a rear exterior vertical support member having a height and a width, the rear exterior vertical support member moveable relative to the front exterior vertical support member;a plurality of vane cells; anda plurality of gap cells different from the vane cells;wherein:each vane cell is formed of a pair of a top vane portion and a bottom vane portion where each top vane portion and bottom vane portion extends from the front exterior vertical support member to the rear exterior vertical support member, the pair of the top vane portion and the bottom vane portion enclosing an interior space when the front and rear exterior vertical support members are spaced apart from each other; andeach gap cell formed by a portion of the front exterior support member, a portion of the rear exterior support member, the bottom vane portion from a top vane cell, and the top vane portion from a bottom vane cell; andboth the vane cells and gap cells are spaced along the height of the front exterior vertical support member and the rear exterior vertical support member when the front exterior vertical support member and the rear vertical support member are spaced apart from each other.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein:each vane cell has a vane cell height along the front and rear exterior vertical support members;each gap cell has a gap cell height along the front and rear exterior vertical support members; ...

CORDLESS COVERING WITH TILTABLE VANES

In one aspect, a cordless covering may include a roller and a shade panel configured to be wound around and unwound from the roller to move the shade panel between an extended position and a retracted position. The shade panel may include a front panel, a back panel, and a plurality of vanes extending between the front and back panels. The covering may also include a roller shaft extending through the roller and a tilt adjustment mechanism coupled to the roller shaft. The tilt adjustment mechanism may be configured to rotate the roller shaft to adjust a tilt angle of the vanes between an opened position and a closed position. 120-. (canceled)21. A roller assembly for a covering for an architectural structure , the roller assembly comprising:a roller rotatable about a rotational axis;a shaft extending through the roller in an axial direction; anda clutch assembly positioned within the roller, at least a portion of the clutch assembly being movable relative to the roller and the shaft in the axial direction between a first axial position and a second axial position;wherein:in the first axial position, the clutch assembly couples the roller to the shaft such that the roller is configured to rotate with the shaft; andin the second axial position, the roller is decoupled from the shaft such that the roller is configured to rotate relative to the shaft.22. The roller assembly of claim 21 , wherein:the clutch assembly comprises a drum configured to rotate relative to the shaft and a locking member rotationally engaged with the shaft; andthe drum is movable in the axial direction relative to the locking member between the first and second axial positions.23. The roller assembly of claim 22 , wherein the drum is rotationally engaged with the locking member in the first axial position and rotationally disengaged from the locking member in the second axial position.24. The roller assembly of claim 23 , wherein:the locking member includes a body and a first set of engagement ...

Method and Apparatus for Reinforcing Roll Up, Roll Down Shutters and Doors Using Self-Forming Structural Shapes

A shutter for protecting an opening. The shutter comprising a plurality of horizontal curtain slats for covering the opening, wherein horizontal refers to a direction when viewing slats from a front surface, and wherein the curtain slats hang freely from a upper region of the opening; an upper transition slat movably affixed to a lower end of a first curtain slat; a lower transition slat movably affixed to an upper end of a second curtain slat; and a horizontal reinforcing member comprising at least an upper and a lower reinforcing slat, wherein the upper reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to a lower end of the first transition slat and the lower reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to an upper end of the second transition slat, and wherein the upper and lower reinforcing slats are rotatably joined. 1. A shutter for protecting an opening , the shutter comprising:a plurality of horizontal curtain slats for covering the opening, wherein horizontal refers to a direction when viewing slats from a front surface, and wherein the curtain slats descend from a upper region of the opening;an upper transition slat movably affixed to a lower end of a curtain slat;a lower transition slat movably affixed to an upper end of a second curtain slat; andone or more reinforcing member(s) comprising at least an upper and a lower reinforcing slat, wherein the upper reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to a lower end of the first transition slat and the lower reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to an upper end of the second transition slat, and wherein the upper and lower reinforcing slats are rotatably joined.2. The shutter of wherein the upper transition slat and the first curtain slat are movably affixed by a first articulating element and the lower transition slat and the second curtain slat are movably affixed by a second articulating element claim 1 , the first and second articulating elements causing the upper and lower reinforcing slats to extend from a plane of the shutter ...

Roll blind capable of adjusting light admission

The present invention relates to a roll blind comprising a rolling device provided at a lower end of a vertically suspending curtain sheet to roll the curtain sheet, and a shaft rolling and releasing a traction rod vertically extending from a head rail at an upper end to move up and down the rolling device at a lower end, the roll blind further comprising a driving gear rotating together with the shaft around a fixed shaft and having a cylindrical drum extending in an axial direction; a friction spring tightly wound around the drum and having a protruding end protruding in a radial direction; and a tube wheel rotating together with the friction wheel via the protruding end, wherein the curtain sheet comprises a front sheet and a rear sheet disposed front and rear with a predetermined horizontal interval therebetween, and a number of blind sheets connecting the front sheet and the rear sheet, the rear sheet is relatively fixed to the head rail at its upper end to be fixed in the horizontal direction, the front sheet has its upper end to move in a rotational direction according to a rotation of the tube wheel so that the horizontal and the vertical interval between the front sheet and the rear sheet can be adjusted simultaneously, and an inclination angle of the blind sheets is adjusted according to the adjustment of the horizontal and the vertical intervals between the front sheet and the rear sheet, so that light admission can be adjusted.

RETRACTABLE SHADE WITH COLLAPSIBLE VANES

A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , said covering comprising:a rotatable roller;a support structure movable upon rotation of said roller;a plurality of operating elements movable upon rotation of said roller, said plurality of operating elements spaced across a width of said support structure; andat least one vane extending across a face of said support structure, said at least one vane including an upper edge portion supported by said support structure and a lower edge portion movable with said plurality of operating elements such that movement of said plurality of operating elements relative to said support structure causes movement of said lower edge portion towards or away from said upper edge portion.2. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one vane comprises a plurality of vanes each including an upper edge portion supported by said support structure and a lower edge portion movable with said plurality of operating elements such that movement of said plurality of operating elements relative to said support structure causes movement of said lower ...

CONTROL UNIT FOR WINDOW CURTAIN ASSEMBLY

A control unit and a fixed part of a window curtain assembly are positioned in the head box. A movable part is movably located between the control unit and the fixed part. The control unit has a base part, an assistance part and a resilient member. The base part is secured in the head box and a first end of a transmission cord is fixed to the base part, and a second end of the transmission cord goes around the assistance part and the fixed part, and then is fixed to the movable part. The spring is connected between the assistance part and the movable part. When moving the bottom bar downward, the movable part is moved by the connection cord connected to the bottom bar and the transmission cord is moved to release the connection cord. 1. A control unit for a window curtain assembly , comprising:a head box and a control unit positioned in a first end of the head box, a fixed part positioned in a second end in the head box, the control unit having a base part, an assistance part and a resilient member, the fixed part fixed to the first end of the head box and having a horizontal first passage, the assistance part having a horizontal second passage, the assistance part having a first fixing member extending through the second passage;a resilient member having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the first fixing member of the assistance part;a movable part movably located between the control unit and the fixed part, the movable part having a second fixing member to which the second end of the resilient member is connected, anda transmission cord having a first end fixed to the base part, a second end of the transmission cord going around a portion of the assistance part and going around a portion of the base part and extending parallel to the resilient member, the second end of the transmission cord going around a portion of the fixed part and then fixed to a portion of the movable part, anda connection cord having a first end fixed to a bottom bar ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING CONTINUOUS SHEETS FOR ROLLER SHADES

In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a continuous sheet for use within a roller shade may generally include positioning a portion of a first sheet web adjacent to a mandrel, positioning a portion of a second sheet web adjacent to the mandrel and winding the first and second sheet webs around the mandrel such that a folded segment of the first sheet web is secured to a base segment of the second sheet web. 120-. (canceled)21. A roller sheet for use as a covering for an architectural opening , said roller sheet comprising:a plurality of first sheet sections; anda plurality of second sheet sections, said plurality of second sheet sections being arranged relative to said plurality of first sheet sections in an alternating configuration such that said roller sheet forms a continuous sheet of material alternating between adjacent pairs of said first and second sheet sections along a length of said roller sheet, said continuous sheet defining a width in a widthwise direction of said roller sheet between opposed sides of said continuous sheet;wherein:one of said first sheet section or said second sheet section of each adjacent pair of said first and second sheet sections includes a formed fold adjacent to an interface defined between each said adjacent pair of said first and second sheet sections;said formed fold extends in the widthwise direction along the width of said roller sheet; andsaid formed folds alternate between said opposed sides of said continuous sheet along the length of said roller sheet such that said formed folds facilitate collapsing said continuous sheet into a stacked configuration.22. The roller sheet as in claim 21 , wherein said plurality of first and second sheet sections fold in alternating directions about said formed folds when said roller sheet is collapsed into said stacked configuration.23. The roller sheet as in claim 21 , wherein said formed folds alternate between being defined by said first sheet section of each said adjacent pair of ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH COORDINATED VANE SETS

A covering for an architectural opening including a roller, an end rail, and a panel rotatable onto the roller and spanning between the roller and the end rail. The panel includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, and a cell spanning between the front and rear sheet. When the front sheet is at a first position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is open. When the front sheet is at a second position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is closed. 2. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the first apex is adjacent the rear vertical support member.3. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the first apex is adjacent the front vertical support member.4. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the top vane is coupled to the rear vertical support member.5. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the top vane is coupled to the front vertical support member.6. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the top vane is coupled to the rear vertical support member and the first apex is adjacent the rear vertical support member and spaced from the first connection member.7. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein:the top vane is coupled to the front vertical support member; andthe first apex is adjacent the front vertical support member and spaced from the first connection member.8. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein each cell of the plurality of cells is spaced apart from another adjacent cell along the height of the front and rear vertical support members to form a gap allowing light to be transmitted uninterrupted through each gap from one of the front and rear vertical support members to the other of the front and rear vertical support members.9. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein in the front support member is formed of a sheer material.10. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein one of the front and rear vertical support members are formed of a material of high light transmissivity.11. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the front vertical support member and the ...

Device for adjusting fabric angle of double fabric blinds

The present invention relates to double fabric blinds and, more particularly, to a device for adjusting a fabric angle of the double fabric blinds, which is capable of finely adjusting an degree of openness of a front sheet, wherein a plurality of balls are sequentially held in a holding groove, e.g., as four or eight balls, inserted into an insertion groove of a rotation component, wherein the plurality of balls are rotated in a guide groove of a stopper by approximately 90 degrees or 45 degrees, thereby improving safety and omitting the use of a conventional string.

Barn Baffle Curtain Assembly

A barn baffle curtain assembly according to the invention is provided. The barn baffle curtain assembly includes a curtain support system and a baffle curtain. The curtain support system includes an upper frame extending between pair of outer walls. The baffle curtain includes an upper panel secured to the upper frame by an upper curtain support, and a lower panel secured to the upper panel. The lower panel includes a first end connected to the upper panel by a middle curtain support and a second end connected to a lower curtain rod, the lower panel pivotable about upper curtain support and the middle curtain support. 1. A barn baffle curtain assembly , comprising:a curtain support system having an upper frame extending between pair of outer walls; and an upper panel secured to the upper frame by an upper curtain support; and', 'a lower panel having a first end connected to the upper panel by a middle curtain support and a second end connected to a lower curtain rod, the lower panel pivotable with respect to the upper curtain support and the middle curtain support., 'a baffle curtain having2. The barn baffle curtain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper panel is pivotable with respect to the curtain support system.3. The barn baffle curtain assembly of claim 2 , wherein the upper panel is less pivotable than the first lower panel with respect to the curtain support system.4. The barn baffle curtain assembly of claim 3 , wherein the lower panel includes a pair of panel sections connected by a second middle curtain support claim 3 , the pair of panel sections having a first panel connected to the lower curtain rod and a second panel connected to the second lower curtain rod claim 3 , the second panel more pivotable with respect to middle curtain support than the first panel.5. The barn baffle curtain assembly of claim 4 , wherein the upper panel is a sheet of plastic film or fabric material.6. The barn baffle curtain assembly of claim 5 , wherein the lower panel is ...

Covering for architectural openings with coordinated vane sets

A covering for an architectural opening including a roller, an end rail, and a panel rotatable onto the roller and spanning between the roller and the end rail. The panel includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, and a cell spanning between the front and rear sheet. When the front sheet is at a first position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is open. When the front sheet is at a second position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is closed.

COLLAPSIBLE VANE STRUCTURE AND RELATED METHOD FOR A SHADE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

A base structure and associated method for converting the base structure into an operable vane on a shade for an architectural opening. The base structure includes a back sheet and a front sheet attached together in engagement regions spaced along the length of the back sheet and front sheet. The front sheet is separated into front strip sections having a free end. Operating elements are positioned along the back sheet and situated so as to move relative thereto. The operating elements are attached adjacent to a free end of the front strip. Movement of the operating elements actuates the free end of the front strip to move from a closed position to an open position as desired by the user. 1. A covering for an architectural structure , said covering comprising:a rotatable roller;a panel coupled to said rotatable roller such that rotation of said rotatable roller moves said panel, said panel wrappable about said rotatable roller; andat least one operating element to effect operation of said panel;wherein: a plurality of back sheets, each of said back sheets having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a front side; and', 'a plurality of front sheets, each of said front sheets having a top edge and a bottom edge;, 'said panel includessaid top edge of at least one of said plurality of front sheets is coupled to said top edge of at least one of said plurality of back sheets so that said at least one front sheet extends across said front side of said at least one back sheet; andsaid bottom edge of at least one of said front sheets is coupled to said at least one operating element such that relative movement between said at least one operating element and said plurality of back sheets causes relative movement between said bottom edge of said at least one of said front sheets and said top edge of said at least one of said front sheets.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said at least one operating element is coupled to said rotatable roller to move said at least one operating ...

Window Shade and Actuating Method Thereof

An actuating system for a window shade includes a fixed support shaft, a rotary drum pivotally connected with the support shaft, the rotary drum being rotatable for winding or unwinding a shading structure, and a limiting mechanism disposed inside the rotary drum and including a threaded portion provided on the support shaft, a stop portion, a limiting part, and a follower engaged with the threaded portion, the stop portion and the limiting part being respectively disposed adjacent to a first and a second end of the threaded portion, and the follower being rotationally coupled to and slidable relative to the rotary drum. The rotary drum is rotatable in a first direction to drive the follower to slide toward a first position for engagement with the limiting part, and in an opposite second direction to drive the follower to slide toward a second position for engagement with the stop portion. 1. A window shade comprising:a head rail fixedly connected with a support shaft;a shading structure including a first and a second suspending part, each of the first and second suspending parts respectively having a first end and a second end opposite to each other;a rotary drum pivotally connected with the support shaft and respectively affixed with the first ends of the first and second suspending parts, the rotary drum being rotatable in a first direction for winding the shading structure around the rotary drum and in a second direction opposite to the first direction for unwinding the shading structure from the rotary drum;a bottom part respectively connected with the second ends of the first and second suspending parts;a spring unit connected with the rotary drum, the spring unit being operable to bias the rotary drum in rotation in the first direction; anda limiting mechanism respectively connected with the support shaft and the rotary drum, the limiting mechanism having an unlocking state and a locking state, the unlocking state of the limiting mechanism allowing rotation ...

SUNLIGHT SHADING STRUCTURE OF ROLLER CURTAIN

A roller curtain includes two suspending curtain sheets controlled by a curtain-controlling reel to move up and down, several layers of transverse curtain sheets interconnected between the suspending curtain sheets at intervals, and two weights disposed at lower ends of the suspending curtain sheets. Each transverse curtain sheet includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet. Two sides of the upper and lower sheets are bent to form different shading areas of sunlight shading fabric faces. The upper sheet is overlaid on the lower sheet and the sunlight shading fabric faces are sown on the two suspending curtain sheets at different heights to define a receiving space for placing therein a nontransparent sunlight shading fabric layer. When shading the sunlight, the suspending curtain sheets get closer to and attach to each other and the transverse curtain sheets become upright to shade the sunlight. 18-. (canceled)9. A roller curtain structure comprising:two suspending curtain sheets controlled by a curtain-controlling reel and being movable between an upward position and a downward position;a plurality of transverse curtain sheets interconnected between the suspending curtain sheets at equal intervals, each transverse curtain sheet of the plurality of transverse curtain sheets including an upper sheet, a lower sheet, and a receiving space, each sheet of the upper sheet and the lower sheet having two bent sections and a middle section located between the two bent sections, the two bent sections including a first bent section and a second bent section are located on two opposing side portions of the upper sheet and the lower sheet respectively, the receiving space is located between the middle section of the upper sheet and the middle section of the lower sheet and has a non-transparent sunlight shading fabric layer inserted therein, the first bent section of the upper sheet and the first bent section of the lower sheet of each said transverse curtain sheet of the plurality ...

FABRIC PANELS, SHEER FABRICS, AND/OR COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS

A sheer fabric for use in a fabric panel is disclosed where the sheer fabric is formed from a plurality of yarns having a denier from about 25 up to 35, wherein the plurality of yarns are configured and arranged as a plurality of diagonal structures each forming a diamond-shaped opening, wherein the sheer fabric has an openness factor of about seventy five percent (75%) and greater. In one or more embodiments the sheer fabric has properties that resist the formation of puckers, including in an embodiment an improved elongation percentage upon application of a force, and in one or more aspects, an improved variability of the elongation percentage upon application of the force. Additional and alternative properties of the sheer fabric are disclosed. The sheer fabric finds application in a fabric panel or assembly that can be used as a light-controlling covering. 1. A sheer fabric for use in a fabric panel comprising:a plurality of yarns having a denier from about 25 up to 35, wherein the plurality of yarns are configured to form a plurality of diagonal structures each having a diamond-shaped opening, wherein the sheer fabric has an openness factor of about seventy five percent (75%) and greater.2. The sheer fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the sheer fabric has an elongation percentage upon application of a 0.03 pound force in the machine direction (MD) of on average less than about 0.70% in the machine direction (MD) with a variability of the elongation percentage on average of less than 0.100% upon application of the 0.03 pound force in the machine direction (MD).3. The sheer fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the sheer fabric has an elongation percentage upon application of a 2 pound force in the machine direction (MD) of on average less than about 5.0% in the machine direction (MD) with a variability of the elongation percentage on average of less than 0.38% upon application of the 2 pound force in the machine direction (MD).4. The sheer fabric according to ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE HAVING A BOTTOM RAIL LEVELING MECHANISM

A covering system for an architectural feature having a roller, the roller including a main body portion and a flapper portion pivotable relative to the main body portion. The covering system also includes a first support member operatively associated at one end to the main body portion and at a second end to a bottom rail, as well as a second support member operatively associated with and laterally moveable relative to the first support member, wherein a first end of the second support member is operatively associated with the flapper portion and a second end of the second support member is operatively associated with the bottom rail. The covering system also includes a limiting mechanism configured to interact with the flapper portion of the roller to maintain the bottom rail in a horizontally level position as the second support member is moved laterally with respect to the first support member.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A WINDOW COVERING HAVING OPERABLE VANES

An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements, and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane. 1. A method of making a covering for an architectural opening , said method comprising:operatively coupling a support material and at least one operating element to a roller for selective rotative movement during use, said support material having a length and a width, said at least one operating element extending along at least a part of said length of said support material;extending a plurality of vanes horizontally across said width of said support material, each vane including an upper edge and a lower edge;coupling said upper edge of each of said vanes to a front face of said support material;coupling said lower edge of each of said vanes to said at least one operating element;wherein:said lower edge of each of said vanes moves relative to said upper edge of each of said vanes by moving said at least one operating element; andsaid at least one operating element is movable with respect to said upper edge of each of said vanes and said support material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least one operating element and said support material are positioned on one side of said at least one vane.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least one operating element is slidingly received between said upper edge of each of said vanes and said support material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of said vanes is movable between a closed position claim 1 , wherein each vane is substantially flat and generally parallel with respect to said support material ...

Cordless Roller Shade

A cordless roller shade includes a head unit ( 1 ), a shading face ( 2 ) mounted on the head unit, an elastic dynamic device ( 13 ) mounted on the head unit, and a bottom unit ( 3 ) mounted on the shading face. The elastic dynamic device includes a spring ( 133 ) having a thickness ranged between 0.1 mm and 0.2 mm. The bottom unit includes at least one balance member ( 33 ) having a determined weight ranged between 0.1 kg and 1.2 kg, and the shading face and the bottom unit have a total weight ranged between 1 kg and 5 kg, to balance the torque of the spring of the elastic dynamic device, so that the shading face is moved by the bottom unit to a determined position and is located at the determined position.

Motor assemblies for architectural coverings

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.

Building envelope solar heat and daylighting control system

A building envelope or cladding system which permits selective visibility from inside the building while rejecting solar heat and providing an optional insulative envelope. A vertical support mullion is on one side of a building structure. A module is attached to the mullion using a hinge, wherein the module is adapted to flip away from the mullion. A drive means includes a gear system housed within the module and a drive shaft connected through the building structure. One or more cladding elements is connected to and operable by the drive means. As a result, the cladding elements can both rotate and flip away to expose or cover an underlying glass surface. Each module is coupled to the drive means using a coupling assembly which is spring-biased to thereby rotate the cladding elements, thus modifying the effects of the sun and other ambient factors on the state of the building. 1. A building envelope , comprising:a vertical support mullion on one side of a building structure;a module attached to said vertical support mullion using a hinge, wherein said module is adapted to rotate away from said vertical support mullion;a drive means including a gear system housed within said module and operable by a drive shaft connected through said building structure;one or more cladding elements connected to and operable by said drive means; and,wherein said cladding element can rotate in a horizontal plane, and wherein each said module containing said cladding element can rotate in a vertical plane and move away from said vertical support mullion constrained by said hinge to expose or cover an underlying glass surface.2. The building envelope of claim 1 , wherein said drive shaft has an outer shaft end and an inner shaft end claim 1 , said outer shaft end connected to a coupling assembly claim 1 , said coupling assembly including a coupling claim 1 , said coupling having defined therein a coupling groove.3. The building envelope of claim 2 , further comprising a crank attached ...

BLIND BODY POSITIONING MECHANISM FOR NON PULL CORD WINDOW BLIND AND WINDOW BLIND USING THE SAME

A window body positioning mechanism of a non pull cord window blind includes a transmission unit including two first transmission wheels meshed together, a coil spring connected between the first transmission wheels and wound round one first transmission wheel, two second transmission wheels respectively meshed with one respective first transmission wheel, and two transmission cords each having one end thereof fixedly connected to one respective second transmission wheel and being wound round the respective second transmission wheel upon its rotation, and a damper unit including a damper and a reel connected to the damper and wound round by one transmission cord in such a manner that when the blind body is being extended out or received, the damper imparts a damping resistance to the transmission cords through the reel to achieve excellent positioning effects. 1. A blind body positioning mechanism used in a non pull cord window blind , comprising:a transmission unit comprising a casing, two first transmission wheels, a coil spring, two second transmission wheels and at least two transmission cords, said two first transmission wheels being rotatably mounted in said casing and meshed with each other, said coil spring being connected between said two first transmission wheels and selectively wound round one said first transmission wheel, said two second transmission wheels being rotatably mounted in said casing and respectively meshed with one respective said first transmission wheel, each said transmission cord having one end thereof fixedly connected to one respective said second transmission wheel and being wound round the respective said second transmission wheel during rotation of the respective said second transmission wheel; anda damper unit comprising a reel holder, a damper and a reel, said damper comprising an oil reservoir and a brake gear, said oil reservoir being fixedly mounted in said reel holder, said brake gear being pivotally mounted on said oil ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments can adjust and control the amount and quality of light transmitted through the covering is described. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, which are aesthetically appealing and practically useful for privacy and shading purposes. In another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, and in one example, the support members may be black, grey and/or brown, and in a further example, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that are darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering. 2. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein the rear support member has an openness factor greater than the openness factor of the front support member.3. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and rear vertical support members has an openness factor of about seventy-five percent (75%) or greater.4. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and rear vertical support members is selected from the group consisting of a knit Tulle sheer fabric and a Leno sheer fabric.5. The flexible panel of claim 4 , wherein at least the other of the front and rear vertical support members is selected from the group consisting of a knit Tulle fabric and a Leno fabric.6. The flexible panel of claim 4 , wherein the front fabric is a Leno fabric.7. The flexible panel of claim 1 , wherein at ...

SLATTED ROLLER BLIND

A roller blind is disclosed which provides horizontal slats for directional shading, enabling the application of a screen fabric which allows a greater portion of visible light to pass therethrough. The disclosed slatted roller blind is free from the usage of ladder cords and is simplistic in design. The disclosed slatted roller blind maintains a compact formation of a roller shade when retracted and has greater resistance to skewing along the longitudinal axis of the roller while being retracted. Furthermore, the disclosed slatted roller blind design is capable of being utilized as an outdoor or indoor blind. 1. A method of shaping a slat of a covering for an architectural opening , comprising:coupling at least two slats to a screen, said at least two slats spaced apart from one another to define a space between adjacent slats of said at least two slats;rolling said screen and said at least two slats about a roller to mechanically conform a shape of said at least two slats to a radius of curvature defined at least partially by said roller and underlying portions of said screen and any underlying slats of said at least two slats; andheating said at least two slats after conforming said shape of said at least two slats to said radius of curvature defined at least partially by said roller and underlying portions of said screen and any underlying slats of said at least two slats.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupling at least two slats to a screen comprises coupling at least two slats having a rectangular profile to a screen.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said slats are formed from a material which retains said radius of curvature defined by said roller when said covering is in an extended position.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein coupling at least two slats to a screen comprises coupling each of said at least two slats along an upper edge of said slat.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein each slat includes an upper edge claim 1 , a lower edge claim 1 , ...

ROLLING SHUTTER SLAT

A slat for a rolling shutter is provided that is formed as a single walled, continuous bent sheet. The slat includes a body having a hook-shaped engaging track at a first end, and a receiving track at the second end comprising a guard member and a hook-shaped lip member that form a pocket for receiving the engaging track of another slat. The guard member includes a portion of the sheet that is bent over on itself. The lip member extends from the guard member, and is spaced apart from the guard member to define an aperture that is sized and shaped to receive the engaging track of the other slat. 1. A slat for a rolling shutter , comprising: a body having a curvature with a convex side and a concave side, and opposite first and second ends;', 'an engaging track disposed at the first end of the body; and', 'a receiving track disposed at the second end of the body, including a guard member and a lip member that are spaced apart to define an aperture that is sized and shaped to receive an engaging track;, 'a bent, unbranched sheet, comprisingwherein the receiving track includes a portion of the sheet that is folded over on itself.2. The slat of claim 1 , wherein the guard member is formed of the portion of the sheet that is folded over on itself.3. The slat of claim 2 , wherein the portion of the sheet that is folded over on itself forms a guard member articulation surface that is spaced apart from the lip member to define the aperture.4. The slat of claim 3 , wherein the portion of the sheet that is folded over on itself forms a terminal loop claim 3 , and the guard member articulation surface comprises the terminal loop.5. The slat of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the guard member extends along the same curvature as the body.6. The slat of claim 2 , wherein the guard member extends from the second end of the body claim 2 , and the lip member extends from the guard member.7. The slat of claim 6 , wherein the lip member extends from the portion of the sheet ...

CORDLESS FABRIC VENETIAN WINDOW SHADE ASSEMBLY

A fabric venetian window shade assembly including: an actuation system for a double panel window shading including opposing first and second facings coupled by a plurality of vanes, the actuation system comprising: a roller configured to receive the opposing first and second facings; a ratcheting mechanism mechanically coupled to at least the second facing through the roller; and a grip coupled exclusively to a lower end of the second facing, wherein, in response to a downward force being applied to the grip, the downward force is applied directly to the second facing without being applied directly to the first facing, and wherein the ratcheting mechanism is further configured to adjust a position of the opposing first and second facings and an orientation of the plurality of vanes relative to the opposing first and second facings. 1. An actuation system for a double panel window shading including opposing first and second facings coupled by a plurality of vanes , said actuation system comprising:a roller configured to receive the opposing first and second facings;a ratcheting mechanism mechanically coupled to at least the second facing through said roller; anda grip coupled exclusively to a lower end of the second facing, wherein, in response to a downward force being applied to said grip, said downward force is applied directly to the second facing without being applied directly to the first facing, and wherein said ratcheting mechanism is further configured to adjust a position of the opposing first and second facings and an orientation of the plurality of vanes relative to the opposing first and second facings.2. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the grip comprises a bottom rail coupled to said second facing.3. The actuation system of claim 1 , further comprising a separate bottom rail coupled exclusively to a lower end of the second facing.4. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein said ratcheting mechanism includes a plurality of catches therein ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING CONTINUOUS SHEETS FOR ROLLER SHADES

In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a continuous sheet for use within a roller shade may generally include positioning a portion of a first sheet web adjacent to a mandrel, positioning a portion of a second sheet web adjacent to the mandrel and winding the first and second sheet webs around the mandrel such that a folded segment of the first sheet web is secured to a base segment of the second sheet web. 120-. (canceled)21. A roller sheet for use as a covering for an architectural opening , said roller sheet comprising:a plurality of first sheet sections, each of said plurality of first sheet sections being formed by a first sheet web; anda plurality of second sheet sections, each of said plurality of second sheet sections being formed by a second sheet web, said plurality of second sheet sections being coupled end-to-end to said plurality of first sheet sections in an alternating configuration such that said roller sheet forms a continuous sheet of material alternating between adjacent pairs of said first and second sheet webs along a length of said roller sheet;wherein:at each attachment location formed between each adjacent pair of said first and second sheet webs, an overlapped portion of said roller sheet is defined at which said adjacent pair of said first and second sheet webs overlap each other;one of said first sheet web or said second sheet web of each adjacent pair of said first and second sheet webs includes a formed fold edge at or adjacent to said overlapped portion that extends in a widthwise direction along a width of said roller sheet; andsaid formed fold edges defined at each overlapped portion allow said roller sheet to be collapsed into a stacked configuration.22. The roller sheet as in claim 21 , wherein said plurality of first and second sheet sections fold in alternating directions about said formed fold edges when said roller sheet is collapsed into said stacked configuration.23. The roller sheet as in claim 21 , wherein each of said ...

Roll-up coverings for architectural openings and related methods, systems and devices

The disclosure provides roll-up coverings for an architectural opening, and various embodiments of ladder tapes. Embodiments of the roll-up covering include a roller, a first outer elongate tape, a first inner elongate tape and a plurality of slats disposed between the outer and inner elongate tapes. The first inner elongate tape can further defines a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape. The collapsible hinge segments can be configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up around the roller. The collapsible hinge segments can further be configured to expand in order to increase the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the roll-up covering is unrolled from the roller.

MULTI-LAYER FABRIC AND COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

The present disclosure relates to multi-layered fabrics and coverings for architectural features and methods for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a three-dimensional multi-layered fabric having a first or front exterior layer, a plurality of intermediate or interior layers, and a second or back exterior layer, which are separable from one another, and their method of manufacture, and panels and/or coverings for architectural features having or comprised of a multi-layered fabric, and methods of making the same. The plurality of interior layers extends between the exterior layers, and the separation and stitching of the two paired intermediate layers from at least one of the front exterior layer and back exterior layer are at different locations (points), respectively, which facilitates the formation of a cell, and controls the size and shape of the cell that may form between the two paired, intermediate layers. 1. A multi-layered fabric comprising:a first exterior layer;a second exterior layer;a first intermediate layer extending between the first and second exterior layers; and 'wherein the first intermediate layer is weaved together with at least one of the first exterior layer and second exterior layer at a different location than the location at which the second intermediate layer is weaved together with the at least one of the first exterior layer and second exterior layer.', 'a second intermediate layer extending between the first and second exterior layers, the second intermediate layer being separate from the first intermediate layer;'}2. The multi-layered fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the first intermediate layer is weaved together with at least the other of the first exterior layer and the second exterior layer at a different location than the location at which the second intermediate layer is weaved together with the at least other of the first exterior layer and second exterior layer.3. The multi- ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING COVED SLATS

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a roller, a sheet attached to the roller, and at least two slats attached to the sheet. The at least two slats may extend lengthwise across a full width of the sheet. The at least two slats may be spaced vertically apart from one another to define a gap between adjacent slats of the at least two slats. Each slat of the at least two slats may have an arcuate profile. The at least two slats and the sheet may be rolled onto and unrolled from the roller. The at least two slats may be rigid or semi-rigid to provide stiffness to the support sheet. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a roller;a sheet attached to the roller; andat least two slats attached to the sheet and extending lengthwise across a width of the sheet, the at least two slats spaced apart from one another to define a gap between adjacent slats of the at least two slats, the at least two slats having an arcuate profile, wherein the at least two slats and the sheet are rollable onto and unrollable from the roller.2. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two slats have different radii relative to one another.3. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least two slats comprise a first slat positioned adjacent an upper edge of the sheet and a second slat positioned adjacent a lower edge of the sheet;the first slat has a first radius of curvature; andthe second slat has a second radius of curvature larger than the first radius of curvature.4. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two slats have substantially the same radius as the roller.5. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two slats extend across an entire width of the sheet.6. The covering according to claim 1 , further comprising a guide frame that overlaps end portions of the at least two slats.7. The covering according to claim 1 , wherein the adjacent slats are parallel to one another.8. ...

MOTORIZED SHEER SHADING SYSTEM

A motorized sheer shading system may move a sheer shade material between an open position, a closed position, and a view position. The shading system may move the sheer shade material from the open position to the closed position at a first average rotational speed, and from the closed position to the view position at a second average rotational speed. The shading system may automatically determine a control limit that corresponds to the closed position of the sheer shade material after control limits have been set for the open position and the view position. The shading system may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the raise button of a remote control is still depressed, and may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the lower button of the remote control is still depressed. 1. A method of controlling a motorized sheer shading system that is mounted proximate to an opening , the sheer shading system including a rotatably supported roller tube , a sheer shade material that is windingly attached to the roller tube , and a motor that is configured to rotate the roller tube so as to move the sheer shade material , the method comprising:causing the motor to rotate the roller tube so as to move the sheer shade material between an open position wherein the sheer shade material is wound about the roller tube, a closed position wherein the sheer shade material covers the opening and visualization through the sheer shade material is impeded, and a view position wherein the sheer shade material covers the opening and visualization through the sheer shade material is permitted;controlling the motor during movement of the sheer shade material from the open position to the closed position, such that the roller tube rotates at a first average rotational speed; andcontrolling the motor during movement of the sheer shade material from the closed position to the view position, such that ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES,RELATED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering. 2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the first vertical support sheer has an openness factor within a range of seventy-five percent (75%) to eighty-five percent (85%).3. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the yarns forming the first vertical support sheer have a denier claim 1 , and the denier of at least one of the yarns in the first vertical support sheer is within a range of about 16 to about 24.4. The covering of claim 3 , wherein all the yarns forming the first vertical support sheer have a denier within the range of 16 to 24.5. The covering of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the yarns forming the first vertical support sheer is a monofilament yarn.6. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the first vertical support sheer is configured so that the weight of the panel aligns with the yarns of the first vertical support sheer.7. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the first vertical support sheer is formed from a woven fabric having yarns in a machine-direction and yarns in a cross-direction orthogonal to the machine- ...

ROLL-UP COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

The disclosure provides roll-up coverings for an architectural opening, and various embodiments of ladder tapes. Embodiments of the roll-up covering include a roller, a first outer elongate tape, a first inner elongate tape and a plurality of slats disposed between the outer and inner elongate tapes. The first inner elongate tape can further defines a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape. The collapsible hinge segments can be configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up around the roller. The collapsible hinge segments can further be configured to expand in order to increase the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the roll-up covering is unrolled from the roller. 1. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a) a roller having a first end and a second end and defining a width between the first end and the second end, the roller defining a central rotational axis;b) a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first outer elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness and a first central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first outer elongate tape, the first end of the first outer elongate tape being attached to the roller such that the first central longitudinal axis of the first outer elongate tape is oriented generally orthogonally with respect to the central rotational axis of the roller;c) a first inner elongate tape disposed proximate to the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first inner elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness and a second central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of ...

Shutter Slat And Compact Shutter Assembly

A slat for use in a rolling shutter is provided. The slat comprises a engaging track located at a first edge of a body and a receiving track located at a second edge of the body. Illustratively, the engaging track has a hook-shaped profile, and the receiving track comprises a lip member and a guard member defining a space adapted to receive therein an engaging track of an adjacent slat. The engaging track and the receiving track are designed to minimize the space required for the rolling shutter to be retracted around a spindle.

CORDLESS COVERING WITH TILTABLE VANES

In one aspect, a cordless covering may include a roller and a shade panel configured to be wound around and unwound from the roller to move the shade panel between an extended position and a retracted position. The shade panel may include a front panel, a back panel, and a plurality of vanes extending between the front and back panels. The covering may also include a roller shaft extending through the roller and a tilt adjustment mechanism coupled to the roller shaft. The tilt adjustment mechanism may be configured to rotate the roller shaft to adjust a tilt angle of the vanes between an opened position and a closed position. 1. A covering for an architectural structure , the covering comprising:a roller;a shade panel configured to be wound around and unwound from the roller to move the shade panel between an extended position and a retracted position, the shade panel including a front panel, a back panel, and a plurality of vanes extending between the front and back panels;a roller shaft extending through the roller; anda tilt adjustment mechanism coupled to the roller shaft, the tilt adjustment mechanism being configured to rotate the roller shaft to adjust a tilt angle of the plurality of vanes;wherein:the roller is configured to rotate relative to the roller shaft when the shade panel is being moved between the extended and retracted positions; andthe roller is configured to rotate with the roller shaft when the tilt adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the tilt angle of the plurality of vanes.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the tilt adjustment mechanism comprises a tilt drive shaft coupled to the roller shaft and a tilt drive actuator rotatably coupled to the tilt drive shaft.3. The covering of claim 2 , further comprising a transmission shaft coupled to or formed integrally with the roller shaft such that the roller shaft rotates with rotation of the transmission shaft.4. The covering of claim 3 , wherein the tilt drive shaft is coupled to a ...

MOTORIZED SHEER SHADING SYSTEM

A motorized sheer shading system may move a sheer shade material between an open position, a closed position, and a view position. The shading system may move the sheer shade material from the open position to the closed position at a first average rotational speed, and from the closed position to the view position at a second average rotational speed. The shading system may automatically determine a control limit that corresponds to the closed position of the sheer shade material after control limits have been set for the open position and the view position. The shading system may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the raise button of a remote control is still depressed, and may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the lower button of the remote control is still depressed. 1. A motorized sheer shading system configured to be mounted proximate to an opening , the motorized sheer shading system comprising:a rotatably supported roller tube;a sheer shade material windingly attached to the roller tube; anda motor drive unit having a motor for rotating the roller tube, the motor drive unit configured to control the motor to rotate the roller tube so as to move the sheer shade material between an open position wherein the sheer shade material is wound about the roller tube, a closed position wherein the sheer shade material covers the opening and visualization through the sheer shade material is impeded, and a view position wherein the sheer shade material covers the opening and visualization through the sheer shade material is permitted; control the motor to move the sheer shade material through the closed position to the view position without stopping rotation of the motor in response to receiving a view command to move the sheer shade material to the view position when the sheer shade material in the open position;', 'control the motor to move the sheer shade material ...

RETRACTABLE SHADE WITH COLLAPSIBLE VANES

A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , the covering comprising:a rotatable roller;a support sheer coupled to said roller such that rotation of said roller moves said support sheer, said support sheer wrappable about said roller;at least one operating element coupled to said roller such that rotation of said roller moves said at least one operating element, said at least one operating element wrappable about said roller; andat least one vane extending across a face of said support sheer, said at least one vane including an upper edge portion coupled to said support sheer and a lower edge portion coupled to said at least one operating element such that relative movement between said support sheer and said at least one operating element causes relative movement between said upper and lower edge portions of said at least one vane, said at least one vane is movable between a closed position and an open position;', 'rotation of said roller in a first direction causes said support sheer to unwrap from said roller from a retracted position toward an extended position, ...

ROLLER SHADE WITH A LIGHT REGULATING FUNCTION

A roller shade includes a frame unit (), a micro-adjustment device () connected with the frame unit, and a shading unit () connected with the micro-adjustment device. The micro-adjustment device includes a drive shaft () mounted on the frame unit. The shading unit includes a first shade cloth () secured to a rear portion the drive shaft, a second shade cloth () secured to a front portion of the drive shaft, and a plurality of separation slats () mounted between the first shade cloth and the second shade cloth. When the shading unit is fully expanded, the inclined angle of each of the separation slats is adjusted by operation of the micro-adjustment device so as to regulate the lightness of the sunshine entering the house and to adjust the shading effect of the shading unit. 1. A roller shade comprising:a frame unit;a micro-adjustment device connected with the frame unit; anda shading unit connected with the micro-adjustment device;wherein:the frame unit includes a fixed track, a first side bracket mounted on a first end of the fixed track, a second side bracket mounted on a second end of the fixed track, and a rotary wheel module mounted in the second side bracket;the first side bracket has a face provided with a shaft hole and a guide rail located above the shaft hole;the guide rail is provided with a guide slot;the second side bracket has a face provided with a shaft hole;the micro-adjustment device includes a drive shaft mounted on the frame unit, an adjusting shaft provided on a first end of the drive shaft and pivotally mounted in the shaft hole of the first side bracket, a pivot shaft provided on a second end of the drive shaft and pivotally mounted in the shaft hole of the second side bracket, and a slide slidably mounted on the guide rail and co-operating with the adjusting shaft;the adjusting shaft has a periphery provided with an adjusting portion located at the first side bracket;the pivot shaft is connected with the rotary wheel module;the shading unit ...

ROLL-UP SHADES WITH STRAPS, CONNECTORS, AND FASTENERS, AND METHODS OF USING SAME

A shade configured to be rolled up or down by a user includes a plurality of slats, a plurality of weaving cords which attach the plurality of slats together, at least one strap including a top end and a bottom end, the top end being attached to one of the plurality of slats at a back side of the shade and the bottom end being a free end including a connector. A method of using the shade includes rolling up the shade to a first rolled up position and securing the rolled up portion of the shade by wrapping the strap around the rolled up portion and securing the strap to a front side of the shade. A fastener may also be used to secure a rolled up portion of the shade. 1. A strap for attachment to a support cord of a shade for holding up a rolled up portion of the shade , the strap comprising: a top end with a top loop;', 'a bottom end with a bottom loop;', 'a top sew seam adjacent to the top end of the elastic body and forming the top loop; and', 'a bottom sew seam adjacent to the bottom end of the elastic body and forming the bottom loop;, 'an elastic body comprising'}a first connector comprising a first end with a slit removably receiving the top loop of the elastic body and a second end with a hook configured to be removably attached to the support cord of the shade;a second connector receiving the bottom loop of the elastic body and configured to be attached to the support cord of the shade,wherein a distance from the top sew seam of the elastic body to the top end of the elastic body is greater than a distance from bottom sew seam of the elastic body to the bottom end of the elastic body so that the top loop is larger than the bottom loop.2. The strap of claim 1 , wherein the second connector comprises a ring for removably receiving the bottom loop of the elastic body and a clip for removably attaching to the support cord of the shade.3. The strap of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first connector and the second connector comprises at least one of a hook ...

Window blind

A window blind includes an input mechanism adapted to change a location of a bottom rail, an adjustment output mechanism adapted to be motivated when the bottom rail is located at a low position, whereby to tilt slats between two positions, and an output clutch mechanism, which is adapted to be driven by the input mechanism to move the bottom rail toward a high position, and is adapted to be driven by the input mechanism to move the bottom rail toward the low position when it is at the high position. A stroke delay mechanism is provided on a transmission path from the adjustment output mechanism to the output clutch mechanism, which is adapted to delay an affected time for transmission. Whereby, only one single control module is required to adjust the inclination angle of the slats and to collect and expand the covering material.

Control mechanism for raising and lowering window covering

A control structure for a window covering includes a base, a revolving wheel having an axial post, a restriction means including a bushing fitting around the axial post, a transmission member provided on a side of the bushing, and at least one pawl connected to the axial post. The revolving wheel is connected to the base. The restriction means has at least one cutting groove. The transmission member has at least one abutting portion on an inner wall thereof. The pawl is pivotable within a width of the cutting groove. When the revolving wheel is rotated forward, an end of the pawl passes through the cutting groove to mesh with the abutting portion. When the revolving wheel is rotated backward, the pawl disengages from the abutting portion, and the transmission member is rotatable relative to the revolving wheel. Whereby, it could prevent generating noise while operating the window covering.

WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM AND DISPLACEMENT CONTROLLING DEVICE THEREOF

A displacement controlling device comprises a shaft having a displacement region, a movable unit connected to the shaft and configured to move within the displacement region, a damper connected to one end of the shaft, and a restraint unit arranged between the movable unit and the damper, wherein the restraint unit is configured to be driven by the movable unit from a first position toward a second position; the damper outputs a resistance when the restraint unit is at the first position, and the damper stops outputting the resistance if the restraint unit is at the second position. 1. A displacement controlling device , comprising:a shaft having a displacement region;a movable unit connected to the shaft and configured to move within the displacement region;a damper connected to one end of the shaft; anda restraint unit arranged between the movable unit and the damper, wherein the restraint unit is configured to be driven by the movable unit from a first position toward a second position;wherein the damper outputs a resistance when the restraint unit is at the first position;and wherein the damper stops outputting the resistance if the restraint unit is at the second position.2. The displacement controlling device of claim 1 , wherein the shaft is a long rod body claim 1 , and the movable unit is sleeved over the long rod body claim 1 , wherein the movable unit is configured to move along an axial direction of the long rod body.3. The displacement controlling device of claim 2 , wherein the long rod body is a threaded rod and the movable unit is a nut.4. The displacement controlling device of claim 1 , wherein the damper comprises a cover and a rotatable unit in the cover; the rotatable unit is configured to rotate relative to the cover when the restraint unit is at the first position; the rotatable unit and the cover are configured to rotate simultaneously when the restraint unit is at the second position.5. The displacement controlling device of claim 4 , wherein ...

CABLE GUIDED SHADE HEM BAR TO CABLE ATTACHMENT

A hem bar of a cable guided shade adapted to be removably attached to a pair of cables secured along opposite sides of a structural opening. The hem bar comprises a pair of cable engaging portions disposed at two opposite ends of the hem bar. Each cable engaging portion comprises a tubular body with a longitudinal channel extending therein and a slot traversing the tubular body from the top end to the bottom end of the tubular body. The hem bar may removably and slidably engage the pair of cables by twisting the hem bar in a first direction to align each slot in the cable engaging portions with a length of the respective cable, inserting the cables through the slots into the channels in the cable engaging portions of the hem bar, and twisting the hem bar in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to capture the cables within the channels in the cable engaging portions. 1. A cable guided shade adapted to adjustably cover a structural opening comprising:a pair of cables adapted to be secured along opposite sides of the structural opening;a shade material extending from a top end and a bottom end;a shade drive unit operably connected to the top end of the shade material and adapted to raise and lower the shade material to adjustably cover the structural opening; anda hem bar connected across a width of the bottom end of the shade material and comprises a pair of cable engaging portions disposed at two opposite ends of the hem bar, wherein each cable engaging portion comprises a tubular body with a longitudinal channel extending therethrough and a slot traversing the tubular body from a top end of the tubular body to a bottom end of the tubular body, wherein each cable engaging portion is adapted to removably and slidably engage one of the secured cables within the channel by receiving a length of the respective cable trough the slot into the channel.2. The cable guided shade of claim 1 , wherein each cable is secured between a cable mounting bracket and a ...

ARCHITECTURAL COVERING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

An architectural covering and a method of manufacturing the covering is provided. The panel may include multiple strips of material extending lengthwise across a width dimension of the panel. The strips of material may be overlapped and coupled to one another to define cells between adjacent strips of material. The panel may be retracted and extended across an architectural opening, and the strips of material may include a resilient support member to expand the cells as the panel is extended across the architectural opening. The panel may be manufactured by helically winding a continuous, elongate strip of material about a drum in an overlapped manner. 2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein a front surface of the top end portion of the second elongated overlapping strip of material of the second set of overlapping strips of material is coupled to a rear surface of the bottom end portion of an immediate adjacent second elongated strip of material of the second set of overlapping strips of material at a first coupling line.3. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the first portion of the first elongated overlapping strip of material of the first set of overlapping strips of material is coupled to a front surface of the bottom end portion of one of the second set of overlapping strips of material proximate the first coupling line.4. The covering of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in use claim 3 , the first portion of the first elongated overlapping strips of material of the first set of overlapping strips of material include a second fold positioned between the first coupling line and the first fold.5. The covering of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the first overlapping strips of material of the first set of overlapping strips of material comprise a front layer claim 1 , a rear layer claim 1 , and a support member positioned between the front layer and the rear layer claim 1 , the first portion comprises the front layer claim 1 , the rear layer claim 1 , and the support ...

WINDOW FOR EXPANDABLE SHELTER

An expandable shelter includes a ceiling panel that unfolds from a top, a floor panel that unfolds from a bottom, a flexible sidewall having a first end coupled to the ceiling panel and a second end coupled to the floor panel. The flexible sidewall further includes a window disposed in the sidewall, and a shade to cover the window. The shade is configured to transition between a closed state and an open state. A first line and a second line couple to the shade, extend between an interior of the expandable shelter and an exterior of the expandable shelter, and are usable to transition the shade between the closed state and the open state. 1. A wall configured to couple to a shelter , the wall comprising:a substantially transparent material;a first slot and a second slot disposed above the substantially transparent material;a third slot and a fourth slot disposed below the substantially transparent material;a shade configured to transition between a closed state and an open state; a first end coupled to the shade; and', 'a second end extending through the first slot, through a first ring coupled to the wall, and through the third slot, the second end of the first line coupled to the shade; and, 'a first line including a first end coupled to the shade; and', 'a second end extending through the second slot, through a second ring coupled to the wall, and through the fourth slot, the second end of the second line coupled to the shade, and wherein actuating the first line and the second line transition the shade between the closed state and the open state., 'a second line including2. The wall of claim 1 , wherein:the shade includes a top, a bottom, an interior surface, and an exterior surface disposed opposite the interior surface;the first end of the first line couples proximal to the top of the shade on the interior surface;the second end of the first line couples proximal to the bottom of the shade on the interior surface;the first end of the second line couples ...

Shutter Slat and Compact Shutter Assembly

A slat for use in a rolling shutter is provided. The slat comprises a engaging track located at a first edge of a body and a receiving track located at a second edge of the body. Illustratively, the engaging track has a hook-shaped profile, and the receiving track comprises a lip member and a guard member defining a space adapted to receive therein an engaging track of an adjacent slat. The engaging track and the receiving track are designed to minimize the space required for the rolling shutter to be retracted around a spindle.

COLLAPSIBLE VANE STRUCTURE AND RELATED METHOD FOR A SHADE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

A base structure and associated method for converting the base structure into an operable vane on a shade for an architectural opening. The base structure includes a back sheet and a front sheet attached together in engagement regions spaced along the length of the back sheet and front sheet. The front sheet is separated into front strip sections having a free end. Operating elements are positioned along the back sheet and situated so as to move relative thereto. The operating elements are attached adjacent to a free end of the front strip. Movement of the operating elements actuates the free end of the front strip to move from a closed position to an open position as desired by the user. 1. A method of making an operable vane structure for an architectural opening having at least one vane assembly , the method comprising:providing a base structure having a back sheet and a front sheet connected together at a first connection and a second connection;cutting the back sheet adjacent the second connection to form a front strip comprising a first edge joined to the back sheet and a second free edge;positioning at least one operating element between the back sheet and the front sheet such that the at least one operating element is movable relative to the back sheet; andattaching the at least one operating element to the front strip to form a first vane assembly;wherein the first vane assembly is configured to move relative to the back sheet upon actuation of the operating element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing step includes connecting a first front edge of the back sheet to an inwardly extending first tab of the front sheet to create the first connection.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first tab of the front sheet is attached to the first front edge of the back sheet with at least one adhesive strip.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the positioning step includes passing the at least one operating element adjacent the at least one adhesive strip ...

Position lock for roller supported architectural coverings

A covering for architectural openings including a roller; a shade wrapped around the roller, the shade configured to extend from or retract onto the roller when the roller rotates; a retraction motor operably coupled to the roller for biasing the roller in a direction to retract the shade, wherein the retraction motor includes a spring having a first end rotatable with the roller and a second end fixed against rotation of the roller, wherein rotation of the roller unwraps or further wraps the spring to store energy therein; and a positioning device including: a circumferential track including at least one seat; and a pin engaging the circumferential track, wherein the pin selectively enters the at least one seat of the circumferential track to hold the shade, and is selectively releasable therefrom for additional extension or retraction.

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED TUBES

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer tube, a rotatable inner tube, a shade attached to the outer tube, and an operating element secured to the inner tube. The outer tube may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer tube and opening to an interior of the outer tube. The inner tube may be received within the outer tube. The shade may be retractable to and extendable from the outer tube. The operating element may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner tube. The inner tube may rotate relative the outer tube to open and close the shade once the support sheet is in a fully extended position.

Motorized Gearbox Assembly having a Direct-Drive Position Encoder

An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor and comprising an output shaft configured to actuate a window covering. A position encoder, directly driven by the output shaft, is configured to measure at least one of an angular position and a number of rotations of the output shaft. The angular position and number of rotations may be used to calculate an angular position of slats of a window blind and/or an amount a window covering is opened or closed. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Video Display Adapter for Controlling a Window Covering

A system in accordance with the invention includes a video display adapter, such as a USB or HDMI dongle, configured to generate a signal when a video display (e.g., a television, projector, etc.) is turned on or off. A controller receives the signal and automatically actuates a motorized window covering in response to the signal. In certain embodiments, the motorized window covering receives the signal directly from the video display adapter without requiring any intervening electronic devices. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Bottom rail for use with an architectural-structure covering

An improved bottom rail for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The bottom rail includes one or more channels. In use, a first channel may receive a bottom edge of the covering while a weight channel receives a weighted, longitudinal rod therein. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the bottom rail may include pucks for retaining the weighted, longitudinal rod within the weight channel. In use, the pucks are rotatable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position. In the first position, the pucks are slidably positionable along an outer surface of the longitudinal rod. In the second position, the pucks contact the longitudinal rod to thereby exert an additional downward force onto the longitudinal rod so that the longitudinal rod is retained within the weight channel.

Maintenance and operation of a window shade system

A motorized window shade system may comprise a shade tube in a pocket; a window shade attached to the shade tube; a motor configured to rotate the shade tube; an internal temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of the motor; an external temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of the pocket; and a controller configured to adjust a mode of the system from an override mode to an automated mode.

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS OF OPERATION, AND MANUFACTURE

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements extending between generally inner and outer vertical support members that can adjust and control the amount and quality of light transmitted through the covering is described. In one embodiment, the covering has elongate tapes as vertical support members that have a width substantially less than the length of the vane elements, and adjacent inner and adjacent outer elongate tapes are separated by a distance. In one embodiment, the vane elements are multi-layered, cellular vanes. The elongated multilayered vanes may include elongate stiffeners that may be associated with, coupled to, and or inserted within pockets formed in, the multilayered vanes. Also disclosed is a method of operation and manufacture. 1. A covering for an architectural feature having a width and a height , the covering for adjusting the amount of light that passes there through and comprising:a flexible panel having a width, a top end and a bottom end defining a height of the panel, the panel comprising:a flexible first vertical support member having a height;a flexible second vertical support member having a height; anda plurality of horizontally-extending, flexible vanes spaced along the height of the first vertical support member and along the height of the second vertical support member, each of the plurality of flexible vanes having a length and a width, the length of the plurality of flexible vanes corresponding to and substantially the same as the width of the panel, each of the plurality of flexible vanes operably coupled to both the first vertical support member and the second vertical support member, the plurality of flexible vanes moveable, by operation of at least one of the first vertical support member and the second vertical support member, between a first position that permits light to pass through the flexible panel and a second position that inhibits light from passing through the flexible panel; ...

Slatted Roller Blind

A roller blind is disclosed which provides horizontal slats for directional shading, enabling the application of a screen fabric which allows a greater portion of visible light to pass therethrough. The disclosed slatted roller blind is free from the usage of ladder cords and is simplistic in design. The disclosed slatted roller blind maintains a compact formation of a roller shade when retracted and has greater resistance to skewing along the longitudinal axis of the roller while being retracted. Furthermore, the disclosed slatted roller blind design is capable of being utilized as an outdoor or indoor blind. 133-. (canceled)34. A roller blind , comprisinga screen configured to be wound and unwound between a retracted state and an extended. state, said screen including a screen material extending in a widthwise direction between opposed side edges and in a lengthwise direction between top and bottom edges, said screen material having a mesh configuration defining an open area of said screen for allowing the passage of light therethrough, the open area corresponding to greater than 10% of a total area of said screen; anda plurality of slats, each of said plurality of slats including a first longitudinal edge coupled to said screen and a second longitudinal edge opposite said first longitudinal edge, each of said plurality of slats defining a curved profile between said first and second longitudinal edges,wherein, when said screen is in the extended state, said plurality of slats are configured to provide directional shading by blocking at least a portion of the light passing through said screen.35. The roller blind of claim 34 , wherein the open area ranges from 40% to 50% of the total area of said screen.36. The roller blind of claim 34 , wherein:the open area of said screen is defined by a plurality of spaced apart apertures; andsaid plurality of spaced apart apertures are evenly spaced apart from one another such that the open area is distributed equally across ...

Blind co-used sheet

A blind co-used sheet includes a vertical first blind sheet, a vertical second blind sheet, transverse double-layered blind sheets sown between the first and second blind sheets and fixing plate assemblies for securely holding front ends of the transverse double-layered blind sheets. The transverse double-layered blind sheets can be turned from a transverse state into a vertical state and used as a vertical blind. Alternatively, the transverse double-layered blind sheets can be 90-degree turned back from the vertical state into the transverse state and used as a Shangri-la blind. Two sides of the transverse double-layered blind sheet have upward and downward extending sunshade sections, which can overlap each other. A sunshade sheet is disposed in the transverse double-layered blind sheet to locate the blind sheets.

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENING INCLUDING THERMOFORMABLE SLAT VANES

A covering for an architectural opening including a support tube and a panel operably connected to the support tube and configured to be wound around the support tube. The panel includes a support sheet and at least one vane or slat connected to the support sheet. The at least one vane includes a vane material operably connected to a first side of the support sheet and a support member operably connected to the vane material and configured to support the vane material at a distance away from the support sheet when the panel is in an extended position with respect to the support tube. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , the covering comprising:a support tube; anda panel operatively connected to said support tube for moving said panel between an extended position and a retracted position, said panel including:a support sheet coupled to said support tube; andat least two vanes, each vane being coupled to said support sheet, wherein an appearance of an individual vane or a collection of vanes positioned below said support tube remains unchanged during movement between said extended and retracted positions; andwherein:said at least two vanes includes at least an upper vane and a lower vane, each of said upper and lower vanes comprising:a vane material; anda support member operably connected to said vane material and configured in a resilient arcuate shape to bias said vane material from said support sheet to form a pseudo-cell when said panel is in said extended position and to conform said vane material to an arcuate shape of said support member when said panel is in said extended position; andsaid upper vane includes an unattached bottom edge extending downwardly towards said lower vane.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said unattached bottom edge of said upper vane rests on said lower vane.3. The covering of claim 2 , wherein said support member operably connected to said vane material of said upper vane contacts said lower vane when said panel is in said ...

RETRACTABLE SHADE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS

A retractable cellular shade is illustrated in various embodiments to consist of a support structure that could assume numerous forms including cellular material, flexible sheets of material, tapes or ribbons, or flexible monofilaments or similar cords of natural or synthetic fibers with the support structure supporting a plurality of vanes or slats in various configurations and orientations. The movement of the vanes or slats is totally dependent upon movement of the support structure. The fabric so formed can be incorporated into a covering for architectural openings with the covering including a headrail with means for gathering the fabric material within the headrail. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a roller;a support structure suspended from said roller; andresilient slats or vanes secured to said support structure at vertically-spaced locations and extending horizontally across said support structure, each of said resilient slats or vanes including a lower edge that is unsecured;wherein said support structure and said resilient slats or vanes are wrappable around said roller.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said resilient slats or vanes include an arcuate transverse cross section.3. The covering of claim 2 , wherein a concave side of said resilient slats or vanes faces said support structure.4. The covering of claim 2 , wherein said resilient slats or vanes are configured to resiliently deform when wrapped around said roller such that said resilient slats or vanes resume their arcuate transverse cross section when unwrapped from said roller.5. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said lower edge is supported by the next adjacent lower resilient slat of vane when said support structure is in a fully extended condition.6. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said each of said resilient slats or vanes include a height such that said resilient slats or vanes overlap a next adjacent lower resilient slat or vane when said support structure is ...

SPRING COUNTERBALANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD

A spring counterbalance apparatus and method consists of a shade system with a torque profile, where the shade system is connected with a drive shaft. A first spring system is connected with the drive shaft where the first spring system is a standard wound spring system. A second spring system is connected with the drive shaft where the second spring system is a reverse wound spring system and where, in combination, the first spring system and the second spring system produce a counterbalance torque profile approximately equal to the shade system torque profile. 120-. (canceled)21. A spring counterbalance apparatus comprising:a shade system with a shade system torque profile, the shade system having a drive shaft;a first spring system connected with the drive shaft wherein the first spring system is a standard wound spring system having a spring storage spool and a spring drive spool;a second spring system connected with the drive shaft wherein the second spring system is a reverse wound spring system having a spring storage spool and a spring drive spool;wherein in combination the first spring system and the second spring system produce a counterbalance torque profile that is slightly higher than the shade system torque profile;wherein an axis of rotation of the spring drive spool of the first spring system and an axis of rotation of the spring drive spool of the second spring system are aligned; andwherein an axis of rotation of the spring storage spool of the first spring system and an axis of rotation of the spring storage spool of the second spring system are aligned.22. The apparatus of wherein the drive shaft extends through a spool of the first spring system and a spool of the second spring system.23. The apparatus of wherein a spool of the first spring system and a spool of the second spring system rotate upon an axis in alignment with the drive shaft.24. The apparatus of wherein the first spring system includes a spring with a first end and a second end ...

Window Shade

A window shade includes a reel coupled to a first control module and connected with a panel assembly, a lift actuator coupled to a second control module, and a switchable coupling mechanism. The panel assembly has an open state for light passage and a closed state blocking light passage. The first control module can drive the reel in rotation for winding and unwinding the panel assembly. The second control module can drive the lift actuator in rotation for switching the panel assembly to the open or closed state. The coupling mechanism has a coupling state in which it rotationally couples the lift actuator to the first control module, and an uncoupling state in which it rotationally uncouples the lift actuator from the first control module. The coupling mechanism is in the uncoupling state while the panel assembly is closed, and in the coupling state while the panel assembly is opened. 1. A window shade comprising:a reel coupled to a first control module, the first control module being operable to drive the reel in rotation;a panel assembly connected with the reel and including a plurality of transversal vanes respectively connected with a first and a second panel, the panel assembly having an open state for light passage and a closed state blocking light passage, and the reel being rotatable to wind and unwind the panel assembly;a lift actuator coupled to a second control module, the second control module being operable independently from the first control module to drive the lift actuator in rotation, the lift actuator being rotatable in a first direction to urge the first panel to slide relative to the second panel for switching the panel assembly to the open state, and in a second direction to release the first panel for switching the panel assembly to the closed state; anda switchable coupling mechanism having a coupling state and an uncoupling state, the coupling mechanism rotationally coupling the lift actuator to the first control module in the coupling ...

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENING INCLUDING CELL STRUCTURES BIASED TO OPEN

A covering an architectural opening including a support tube and a panel operably connected to the support tube and configured to be wound around the support tube. The panel includes a support sheet and at least one cell operably connected to the support sheet. The at least one cell includes a vane material operably connected to a first side of the support sheet and a cell support member operably connected to the vane material and configured to support the vane material at a distance away from the support sheet when the panel is in an extended position with respect to the support tube. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , the covering comprising:a support tube; and a support sheet coupled to said support tube; and', 'at least two vanes, each vane being coupled to said support sheet, wherein an appearance of an individual vane or a collection of vanes positioned below said support tube remains unchanged during movement between said extended and retracted positions; and, 'a panel operatively connected to said support tube for moving said panel between an extended position and a retracted position, said panel includingwherein: a vane material; and', 'a support member operably connected to said vane material and configured in a resilient arcuate shape to bias said vane material from said support sheet to form a pseudo-cell when said panel is in said extended position and to conform said vane material to an arcuate shape of said support member when said panel is in said extended position., 'said at least two vanes includes at least an upper vane and a lower vane, each of said upper and lower vanes comprising2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said support member is operably connected to an inner surface of said vane material.3. The covering of claim 1 , wherein during movement from said extended position to said retracted position claim 1 , said appearance of said individual vane or said collection of vanes remains unchanged until engagement of said individual ...

COLLAPSIBLE VANE STRUCTURE AND RELATED METHOD FOR A SHADE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

A base structure and associated method for converting the base structure into an operable vane on a shade for an architectural opening. The base structure includes a back sheet and a front sheet attached together in engagement regions spaced along the length of the back sheet and front sheet. The front sheet is separated into front strip sections having a free end. Operating elements are positioned along the back sheet and situated so as to move relative thereto. The operating elements are attached adjacent to a free end of the front strip. Movement of the operating elements actuates the free end of the front strip to move from a closed position to an open position as desired by the user. 1. A covering for an architectural structure , said covering comprising:a rotatable roller;a panel coupled to said rotatable roller such that rotation of said rotatable roller moves said panel, said panel wrappable about said rotatable roller; andat least one operating element to effect operation of said panel; a plurality of back sheets, each of said back sheets having a first edge, a second edge, and a front side; and', 'a plurality of front sheets, each of said front sheets having a first edge and a second edge;', 'said first edge of at least one of said plurality of front sheets is coupled to a respective first edge of at least one of said plurality of back sheets so that said at least one front sheet extends across said front side of said at least one back sheet;', 'said first edge of at least one of said plurality of back sheets is coupled to a respective second edge of at least one of said plurality of back sheets; and', 'said at least one operating element is subsequently positioned between said plurality of back sheets and said plurality of front sheets, such that said at least one operating element is configured to be movable relative to said plurality of back sheets, said second edge of at least one of said front sheets is coupled to said at least one operating element ...

Window shade and panel assembly thereof

A panel assembly for a window shade includes a first and a second panel, and a plurality of transversal parts disposed between the first and second panels, each of the transversal parts being respectively attached to the first and second panels and including at least one cell having a hollow cell interior, wherein the first and second panels are movable relative to each other in opposite directions to pivot the transversal parts. Moreover, the panel assembly may include a plurality of flaps respectively coupled to the transversal parts, the flap of each transversal part respectively overlapping a connection region where an adjacent transversal part is attached to one of the first and second panels in a closed state of the panel assembly.

Unitary Assembly for an Architectural Fenestration, Providing Dynamic Solar Heat Gain Control

The present disclosure is related to a unitary assembly for an architectural fenestration, providing dynamic solar heat gain control, which (1) provides a track-based frame structure/blind combination in which the blind is self-correcting should the blind material fall outside of the track; (2) provides directional shading, where the assembly provides for dynamically controlling the amount of light allowed to reach the heat storage unit; (3) provides a blind motor without limiter switches and with a quick-release slip-ring; and (4) provides a heat storage unit which is a thermally efficient, transparent and translucent structure, with which gain from sunny winter days is greater than nighttime loss, so as to provide supplemental heat. 118-. (canceled)19. An assembly for covering an architectural opening , comprising:a shade including a shade material, said shade material movable between a retracted position and an extended position;a frame positioned relative to the architectural opening, said frame defining a guide track configured to receive opposed side sections of said shade material as said shade material is moved between said retracted and extended positions, said guide track including a first side track and an opposed second side track; anda bottom rail coupled to a bottom end of said shade material, said bottom rail extending widthwise between a first end positioned adjacent to said first side track and a second end positioned adjacent to said second side track, said bottom rail including a first track guide extending from said first end into said first side track and a second track guide extending from said second end into said second side track;wherein said first and second track guides are maintained within said first and second side tracks as said shade material is moved between said retracted and extended positions.20. An assembly as in claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , when said shade material is in said retracted position claim 19 , said side sections of ...

Process and system for manufacturing a roller blind

A process and system for manufacturing roller blinds is provided which includes structure for performing plural steps including a first step of helically winding slat fabric about a drum, thereby forming a slat product. A second step includes moving the slat product from the drum to a platform. A third step includes winding the slat product about a roller tube to form a roller blind. A fourth step includes moving the blind from the platform to a heat treating device.

COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENING INCLUDING CELL STRUCTURES BIASED TO OPEN

A covering an architectural opening including a support tube and a panel operably connected to the support tube and configured to be wound around the support tube. The panel includes a support sheet and at least one cell operably connected to the support sheet. The at least one cell includes a vane material operably connected to a first side of the support sheet and a cell support member operably connected to the vane material and configured to support the vane material at a distance away from the support sheet when the panel is in an extended position with respect to the support tube. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , said covering comprising:a plurality of cells each formed from a vane material, said vane material of at least one of said cells including a crease extending along a length of said vane material; anda cell support member associated with said vane material of said at least one of said cells, said cell support member positioned adjacent to and extending lengthwise along said crease to provide a biasing force that expands said at least one of said cells.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said crease forms a bottom edge of said vane material.3. The covering of claim 1 , wherein a bottom edge of said cell support member is aligned with said crease.4. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said vane material of said at least one of said cells further comprises a main body and a tab separated from said main body by said crease.5. The covering of claim 4 , wherein:said vane material of said at least one of said cells includes a front surface having a first portion and a second portion;said first portion is associated with said main body and faces forwardly away from said support sheet; andsaid second portion is associated with said tab and faces rearwardly toward said support sheet.6. The covering of claim 4 , wherein said cell support member is associated with said main body of said vane material of said at least one of said cells.7. The covering of ...

Architectural Covering With Light Transmitting Material

A covering for an architectural feature includes a light transmitting or sheer material that has an openness factor of about 60% or greater. The light transmitting material can include a pattern of geometric shapes, such as polygons. In one embodiment, the geometric shapes are hexagons that extend in alternating columns along the length of the light transmitting material. The hexagons can be formed in a knitted fabric, such as a warp knitted fabric. The fabric can be formed from monofilament yarns. 1. A covering for an architectural feature , said covering comprising:a light transmitting material that extends vertically, said light transmitting material having an openness factor of about 60% or greater, said light transmitting material comprising a pattern of geometric shapes, said geometric shapes having six sides or greater.2. A covering as defined in claim 1 , wherein said geometric shapes comprise regular polygons.3. A covering as defined in claim 1 , wherein said geometric shapes comprise hexagons.4. A covering as defined in claim 3 , wherein said light transmitting material comprises a knitted fabric.5. A covering as defined in claim 3 , wherein said knitted fabric is formed from monofilament yarns.6. A covering as defined in claim 5 , wherein said monofilament yarns have a diameter of from about 25 microns to about 1000 microns.7. A covering as defined in claim 5 , wherein said monofilament yarns are solution dyed.8. A covering as defined in claim 7 , wherein said monofilament yarns have a black or grey color.9. A covering as defined in claim 5 , wherein each side of each hexagon is formed by at least two monofilament yarns.10. A covering as defined in claim 3 , wherein said geometric shapes are in a pattern of alternating columns claim 3 , said columns extending in a length direction of said light transmitting material.11. A covering as defined in claim 3 , wherein said light transmitting material has a basis weight of from about 30 gsm to about 800 gsm.12. ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE HAVING A BOTTOM RAIL LEVELING MECHANISM

A covering system for an architectural feature having a roller, the roller including a main body portion and a flapper portion pivotable relative to the main body portion. The covering system also includes a first support member operatively associated at one end to the main body portion and at a second end to a bottom rail, as well as a second support member operatively associated with and laterally moveable relative to the first support member, wherein a first end of the second support member is operatively associated with the flapper portion and a second end of the second support member is operatively associated with the bottom rail. The covering system also includes a limiting mechanism configured to interact with the flapper portion of the roller to maintain the bottom rail in a horizontally level position as the second support member is moved laterally with respect to the first support member. 1. A covering system for an architectural feature , said covering system comprising:a rotatable roller, said roller having a main body portion and a flapper portion, wherein said flapper portion is pivotably associated with said main body portion at one end of said flapper portion;a first support member having a height and width, wherein one end of said first support member is operatively associated with said main body portion of said roller;a second support member having a height and a width, wherein in an extended position said second support member is substantially parallel to said first support member, said second support member operatively associated with and laterally moveable relative to said first support member, wherein a first end of said second support member is operatively associated with said flapper portion of said roller and a second end of said second support member is operatively associated with a bottom rail; anda limiting mechanism configured to interact with said flapper portion of said roller to maintain said bottom rail in a horizontally level ...

WINDOW SCREEN WITH BLIND FUNCTION

There is provided a window screen configured in such a manner that first and second screens are wound around a winding shaft together with a number of dimming slats attached therebetween in which bottom bars of lower ends of both screens come into stable contact with a lower frame of a screen frame. The first and second screens and the slats attached therebetween at regular intervals so as to be freely tiltable are wound around the winding shaft, both side ends of the first screen engage guide rails so as to be freely slidable, and bottom bars guided individually by side frames are attached to lower ends of both screens. Both screens are set so that either one of the bottom bars at the lower ends thereof comes into contact with the lower frame of the screen frame in an arbitrary inclined orientation that the above-described slats may have in a state in which both screens are extended in the screen frame in a tensed manner. 1. A window screen with a blind function comprising: a screen unit , the screen unit including:a net-type translucent first screen configured to be wound upward by a winding shaft;a net-type translucent second screen configured to be wound by the winding shaft together with the first screen in an overlapped manner; anda number of sheet-type slats for dimming or light-shielding having a constant width and coupled between the first screen and the second screen, the slats being coupled at both ends thereof to both screens at regular intervals so as to be freely tiltable, and having flexibility so as to be capable of being wound by the winding shaft together with the first and second screens, whereinin the screen unit, one end of the first and second screens is attached to a peripheral surface of the above-described winding shaft so as to allow the first and second screens to be wound in an overlapped manner,the first screen includes a number of engaging strips attached thereto along left and right side end portions, the engaging strips being engaged ...

OPERATING SYSTEM FOR A COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis, a shade associated with the roller, and an operating system operably associated with the roller. The operating system may include a base, a drive mechanism, a transmission, an actuator arm, and an engagement arm. The drive mechanism may be associated with the base to provide an input torque. The transmission may be associated with the drive mechanism to selectively transmit the input torque to the roller. The actuator arm may be associated with the base to indirectly set a rotation direction of the roller. The engagement arm may be associated with the base and engagable with the transmission. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis in an extension direction and a retraction direction;a shade associated with the roller; and a base;', 'a drive mechanism associated with the base to provide an input torque;', 'a transmission associated with the drive mechanism to selectively transmit the input torque to the roller; and', 'an actuator arm operably associated with the base to indirectly set a rotation direction of the roller, the actuator arm movable about a first axis that is generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the roller., 'an operating system operably associated with the roller, the operating system comprising'}2. The covering of claim 1 , further comprising an engagement arm operably associated with the base and movable about a second axis.3. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the second axis is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the roller.4. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the second axis is generally transverse to the first axis.5. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the engagement arm selectively engages the transmission to set the rotation direction of the roller.6. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the transmission includes a ring gear claim 2 , and wherein ...

Window Shade

A window shade includes a reel and a roller pivotally connected with a head frame at two spaced-apart positions, a clutch operatively connected with the roller and switchable between an engaged state preventing the roller from rotating in a first direction and a disengaged state for rotation of the roller in an opposite second direction, and a panel assembly including multiple transversal vanes respectively connected with a first and a second panel. The reel is rotatable to wind and unwind the panel assembly with the first panel remaining in contact with the roller. The panel assembly is switchable between an open state for light passage and a closed state blocking light passage by rotating the transversal vanes. The reel is rotatable in an unwinding direction while the roller is kept stationary by the clutch in the engaged state for switching the panel assembly from the closed to open state. 1. A window shade comprising:a head frame;a reel pivotally connected with the head frame and rotatable about a first pivot axis;a roller disposed at a position spaced apart from the reel and pivotally connected with the head frame about a second pivot axis;a panel assembly connected with the reel and including a first and a second panel, and a plurality of transversal vanes that are respectively connected with the first and second panels, the reel being rotatable to wind and unwind the panel assembly with the first panel remaining in contact with the roller, and the panel assembly being switchable between an open state for light passage and a closed state blocking light passage by rotating the transversal vanes; anda clutch operatively connected with the roller, the clutch being switchable between an engaged state preventing the roller from rotating in a first direction, and a disengaged state for rotation of the roller in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the reel is rotatable in an unwinding direction while the roller is kept stationary by the clutch ...

RETRACTABLE SHADE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS

A retractable cellular shade is illustrated in various embodiments to consist of a support structure that could assume numerous forms including cellular material, flexible sheets of material, tapes or ribbons, or flexible monofilaments or similar cords of natural or synthetic fibers with the support structure supporting a plurality of vanes or slats in various configurations and orientations. The movement of the vanes or slats is totally dependent upon movement of the support structure. The fabric so formed can be incorporated into a covering for architectural openings with the covering including a headrail with means for gathering the fabric material within the headrail. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , the covering being adapted and configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position , the covering comprising:a plurality of vanes including at least an upper vane and a lower vane, each of said plurality of vanes being configured such that a portion of said upper vane overlaps a portion of an adjacent said lower vane, said upper vane and said overlapped portion of said lower vane defining a cell of said covering when said covering in said extended position,wherein a portion of said overlapped portion of said lower vane forms a portion of a back wall of said cell of an adjacent said upper vane.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of vanes include a resilient arcuate cross-sectional shape when said covering is in the extended position.3. The covering of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of vanes include a predetermined curvature when said covering is in the extended position.4. The covering of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of vanes are manufactured from a semi-rigid material.5. The covering of claim 4 , wherein each of said plurality of vanes is adapted and configured to expand when said covering is in the extended position due to a resiliency of said semi-rigid material from which said vanes ...

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A ROLLER BLIND

A process and system for manufacturing roller blinds is provided which includes structure for performing plural steps including a first step of helically winding slat fabric about a drum, thereby forming a slat product. A second step includes moving the slat product from the drum to a platform. A third step includes winding the slat product about a roller tube to form a roller blind. A fourth step includes moving the blind from the platform to a heat treating device. 1. A method of manufacturing a blind including a roller and a covering material , the covering material being formed by overlapped layers of fabric , the method comprising:helically winding fabric about a drum to form the covering material formed by the overlapped layers of fabric, the covering material including one or more cells;attaching the roller to a top end of the covering material;winding the covering material about the roller; andheat treating the blind to set a wound shape into each layer of the overlapped layers of fabric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more cells includes a first cell and a second cell claim 1 , a first adjacent layer of the overlapped layers of fabric forms a rear surface of the first cell and a front surface of the second cell.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more cells includes a first cell and a second cell claim 1 , each of the first and second cells includes a front surface and a rear surface claim 1 , the rear surface of each of the first and second cells is formed from a first layer of the overlapped layers of the covering material claim 1 , the front surface of each of the first and second cells is formed by a later laid second layer of the overlapped layers of the covering material claim 1 , the later laid second layer being laid on top of the first layer.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:attaching a second layer of the overlapped layers of the covering material to a previously laid first layer of the overlapped layers of the ...

OPERATING SYSTEM FOR A COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis, a shade associated with the roller, and an operating system operably associated with the roller. The operating system may include a base, a drive mechanism, a transmission, an actuator arm, and an engagement arm. The drive mechanism may be associated with the base to provide an input torque. The transmission may be associated with the drive mechanism to selectively transmit the input torque to the roller. The actuator arm may be associated with the base to indirectly set a rotation direction of the roller. The engagement arm may be associated with the base and engageable with the transmission. 1. An operating system for use with a covering , the covering including a roller and a shade , the shade being movable between an extension direction and a retraction direction , the operating system being operably associated with the roller , the operating system comprising:an operating element arranged and configured to provide an input torque for selectively rotating the roller in the retraction direction;a transmission arranged and configured to selectively transmit the input torque to the roller; andan actuator mechanism operatively associated with the operating element and the transmission, the actuator mechanism being pivotably moveable between a first position and a second position, the actuator mechanism including a first arm and a second arm, the second arm being configured to slidably contact the first arm to move the first arm; the operating system includes a retraction mode and an extension mode, in the retraction mode, the operating system is operable to raise the shade in the retraction direction, and in the extension mode, the operating system is operable to lower the shade in the extension direction; and', 'movement of the actuator mechanism between the first and second positions switches the operating system between the retraction and ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:an outer roller including a first end, a second end, a circumferential outer surface extending between said first and second ends, a rotational axis, and an elongated slot formed through said circumferential outer surface, said elongated slot extending from said first end to said second end of said outer roller;an inner roller having a rotational axis and received within said outer roller;a first shade adapted to be wrapped around, said outer roller, said first shade being retractable onto and extendable from said outer roller between a retracted position and an extended position; anda second shade adapted to be wrapped around, said inner roller, said second shade extending through said elongated slot and being retractable onto and extendable from said inner roller between a retracted position and an extended position;wherein said outer roller comprises:a first outer shell;a second outer shell;a first bushing engaged with first ends of said first and second shells; anda second bushing engaged with second ends of said first and second shells;wherein said first and second bushings maintain a ...

ROLL-UP SHADES WITH STRAPS, CONNECTORS, AND FASTENERS, AND METHODS OF USING SAME

A shade configured to be rolled up or down by a user includes a plurality of slats, a plurality of weaving cords which attach the plurality of slats together, at least one strap including a top end and a bottom end, the top end being attached to one of the plurality of slats at a back side of the shade and the bottom end being a free end including a connector. A method of using the shade includes rolling up the shade to a first rolled up position and securing the rolled up portion of the shade by wrapping the strap around the rolled up portion and securing the strap to a front side of the shade. A fastener may also be used to secure a rolled up portion of the shade. 1. A shade configured to be rolled up or down by a user , the shade comprising:a plurality of slats;a plurality of weaving cords which attach the plurality of slats together;at least one strap comprising a top end and a bottom end, the top end being attached to one of the plurality of slats at a back side of the shade and the bottom end being a free end comprising a connector.2. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises at least one of a hook claim 1 , an adhesive claim 1 , hook and loop claim 1 , a clip claim 1 , or a button.3. The shade of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to the user rolling up the shade claim 1 , the connector becomes visible to the user from a front side of the shade and hangs from the back side beneath a rolled-up portion so that the user may attach the connector to the front side to keep the rolled-up portion in position.4. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the top end of the at least one strap is attached at a position which is between ¼ a total length of the shade away from a top end of the shade and ⅜ a total length of the shade away from the top end of the shade.5. The shade of claim 1 , wherein the top end of the at least one strap is attached at a position which is about ¼ a total length of the shade away from a top end of the shade or about ⅜ a total length ...

MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL COVERING

An architectural covering including a motor assembly is provided. The covering may include a head rail, an end cap enclosing an end of the head rail, a roller tube rotatably supported within the head rail at least partially by the end cap, and a motor assembly including a housing in splined engagement with the end cap to non-rotatably secure the motor assembly to the end cap. The motor assembly may be received at least partially within the roller tube and may be in driving engagement with the roller tube. A covering material may be attached to the roller tube such that rotation of the roller tube extends or retracts the covering material. 1. (canceled)2. An architectural covering comprising:an end cap having an wall and a boss extending from the wall; and a motor to, when operated, extend or retract a covering; and', 'a housing including an end, the motor disposed in the housing, the end of the housing including resilient arms extending into the boss and engaged with an inner surface of the boss to non-rotatably secure the motor assembly to the end cap., 'a motor assembly including3. The architectural covering of claim 2 , wherein the end cap includes a ledge extending radially inward from the inner surface of the boss claim 2 , and wherein the resilient arms include respective barbed ends claim 2 , the barb ends engaged with the ledge to prevent the motor assembly from being moved axially away from the end cap.4. The architectural covering of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes an annular flange at or near a base of the resilient arms claim 3 , the annular flange engaged with a distal end of the boss claim 3 , such that that motor assembly is axially secured to the end cap.5. The architectural covering of claim 2 , wherein the housing includes splines extending from an outer surface of the end of the housing claim 2 , and wherein the boss includes grooves formed on the inner surface of the boss claim 2 , the splines engaged with the grooves to non-rotatably ...

Beam-steering System Based on a MEMS-Actuated Vertical-Coupler Array

An integrated-optics MEMS-actuated beam-steering system is disclosed, wherein the beam-steering system includes a lens and a programmable vertical coupler array having a switching network and an array of vertical couplers, where the switching network can energize of the vertical couplers such that it efficiently emits the light into free-space. The lens collimates the light received from the energized vertical coupler and directs the output beam along a propagation direction determined by the position of the energized vertical coupler within the vertical-coupler array. In some embodiments, the vertical coupler is configured to correct an aberration of the lens. In some embodiments, more than one vertical coupler can be energized to enable steering of multiple output beams. In some embodiments, the switching network is non-blocking.

Window for expandable shelter

An expandable shelter includes a ceiling panel that unfolds from a top, a floor panel that unfolds from a bottom, a flexible sidewall having a first end coupled to the ceiling panel and a second end coupled to the floor panel. The flexible sidewall further includes a window disposed in the sidewall, and a shade to cover the window. The shade is configured to transition between a closed state and an open state. A first line and a second line couple to the shade, extend between an interior of the expandable shelter and an exterior of the expandable shelter, and are usable to transition the shade between the closed state and the open state.

ブラインドとその製造方法

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Patent BR112015018893A2

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

본 발명은 건축물 개구부용 커버링에 관한 것이다. 상기 커버링은 회전가능한 롤러; 상기 롤러에 연결되는 지지 시어 - 상기 롤러의 회전은 상기 지지 시어를 이동시킴 - ; 상기 롤러에 연결되는 적어도 하나의 작동 요소 - 상기 롤러의 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소를 이동시킴 - ; 및 상기 지지 시어의 표면을 가로질러 연장하는 적어도 하나의 베인 - 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 상기 지지 시어와 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소 사이 상대적 움직임이 상기 적어도 하나의 베인의 상부 및 하부 에지 사이 상대적 움직임을 야기하도록, 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소에 대하여 고정되는 상기 하부 에지 및 상기 지지 시어에 대하여 고정되는 상기 상부 에지를 포함함 - ;를 포함하며, 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 폐쇄된 위치와 개방된 위치 사이에서 이동가능하며; 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 회전은 움츠러든 위치에서 펼쳐진 위치를 향해상기 지지 시어를 이동시키며, 상기 회전 동안 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 상기 폐쇄된 위치에 놓이며 상기 지지 시어와 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소는 같은 방향으로 이동하며; 상기 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 추가적인 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 베인이 상기 폐쇄된 위치에서 상기 개방된 위치로 이동하도록 하고; 상기 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 계속되는 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 베인을 상기 개방된 위치에 유지시킨다. The present invention relates to covering for building openings. The covering includes a rotatable roller; A support shear coupled to the rollers, the rotation of the rollers moving the support shear; At least one actuating element connected to the roller, the rotation of the roller causing movement of the at least one actuating element; And at least one vane extending across a surface of the support shear, the at least one vane being configured such that relative movement between the support shear and the at least one actuating element causes relative movement between the upper and lower edges of the at least one vane Said lower edge being fixed relative to said at least one actuating element, and said upper edge being fixed relative to said support sheath, said at least one vane being movable between a closed position and an open position Lt; / RTI > Wherein rotation of the roller in a first direction moves the support shear toward a deployed position in a retracted position during which the at least one vane is placed in the closed position and the at least one actuation The elements move in the same direction; Further rotation of the roller in the first direction causes the at least one vane to move from the closed position to the open position; Continuous rotation ...

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

본 발명은 건축물 개구부용 윈도우 커버링(50) 제조장치 및 그와 연관된 방법에 관한 것이다. 상기 장치는 지지구조체 핸들링 조립체(92), 작동 요소 핸들링 조립체(94) 및 베인 핸들링 조립체(96)를 포함한다. 핸들링 조립체는 베인(54)의 일 부분을 작동 요소들(56)에 부착시키고 베인(54)의 또 다른 부분을 지지구조체(52)에 부착시키기 위해 각각의 재료를 조립 스테이션(100)으로 진행시켜, 베인의 일 부분에 대해 베인(54)의 다른 부분의 이동을 가능하게 한다.

flexible panel

Curtain lifting control structure

一种窗帘升降控制结构，包含有安装于一上梁中的一基座、一转轮、一传动件、至少一棘爪以及一限位手段。该转轮可转动地结合于该基座，且具有一凸轴；该限位手段包含有一套筒套设于该凸轴，且具有至少一切槽；该传动件设置于该套筒的一侧，且其内壁具有至少一抵接部；该棘爪枢接于该凸轴，是可于该切槽的槽宽范围内枢摆；该转轮正向转动时，该棘爪一端通过该切槽而与该抵接部形成啮合，该转轮反向转动时，该棘爪未与该抵接部形成啮合，该传动件可相对该转轮旋转。前述构件有助于避免收放窗帘的过程中产生噪音。

Triple cuttern sheet and winddow shielding apparatus thereof

Curtain paper cloth is provided to control easily awning and ventilation/light penetration without phenomenon of fading in front of the eye due to overlapping of the gauze and to control easily awning and ventilation. Multiple awning papers(12) are accumulated and formed on natural disposition gauze(10). A connecting part(16) of an upper part of the multiple awning papers is connected and formed to the natural disposition gauze by intersection-manufacturing textile with the gauze fiber yarn. Multiple opening and closing vertical direction yarns(14) are manufactured to awning paper fabric woven at lower parts of the multiple awning papers. The opening and closing vertical direction yarns are made of conjugate yarn. A thickness of the conjugate yarn is 200~3000 deniers.

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

본 발명은 건축물 개구부용 윈도우 커버링(50) 제조장치 및 그와 연관된 방법에 관한 것이다. 상기 장치는 지지구조체 핸들링 조립체(92), 작동 요소 핸들링 조립체(94) 및 베인 핸들링 조립체(96)를 포함한다. 핸들링 조립체는 베인(54)의 일 부분을 작동 요소들(56)에 부착시키고 베인(54)의 또 다른 부분을 지지구조체(52)에 부착시키기 위해 각각의 재료를 조립 스테이션(100)으로 진행시켜, 베인의 일 부분에 대해 베인(54)의 다른 부분의 이동을 가능하게 한다. The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a window covering (50) for a building opening and a method associated therewith. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly 92, an actuating element handling assembly 94, and a vane handling assembly 96. The handling assembly advances each material to the assembly station 100 to attach a portion of the vane 54 to the actuating elements 56 and attach another portion of the vane 54 to the support structure 52 , Allowing movement of other portions of the vane 54 relative to a portion of the vane.

Closing devices for architectural opening, containing cellular structures displaced for disclosure

Предложено закрывающее устройство для архитектурного отверстия, содержащее панель, содержащую несущий лист и по меньшей мере одну ячейку, функционально соединенную с несущим листом и содержащую материал ламели, функционально соединенный с первой стороной несущего листа. Устройство содержит несущий элемент ячеек, функционально соединенный с материалом ламели и выполненный с возможностью его поддерживания на расстоянии от несущего листа при нахождении панели в выпущенном положении. Несущий элемент ячеек выполнен упругим для обеспечения возможности по меньшей мере частичного сплющивания по меньшей мере одной ячейки при нахождении панели в убранном положении, и отпружинивания или смещения по меньшей мере одной ячейки в раскрытое положение при нахождении панели в выпущенном положении. Предложены также способ изготовления закрывающего устройства и шторка для архитектурного отверстия. Обеспечивается сохранение формы ячеек без сминания и искажения. 4 н. и 37 з.п. ф-лы, 47 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 622 821 C2 (51) МПК A47H 23/02 (2006.01) E06B 9/40 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ 2013146385, 13.04.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.04.2012 (72) Автор(ы): КОЛСОН Венделл Б. (US), СВИЩ Пол Г. (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ХАНТЕР ДУГЛАС ИНК. (US) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 5503210 A, 02.04.1996. US Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 15.04.2011 US 61/476,187 (45) Опубликовано: 20.06.2017 Бюл. № 17 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 15.11.2013 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2012/033670 (13.04.2012) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 2 2 8 2 1 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.08.2015 Бюл. № 23 2009205789 A1, 20.08.2009. US 2008/0014446 A1, 17.01.2008. US 7708047 B2, 04.05.2010. RU 2118505 C1, 10.09.1998. R U 20.06.2017 2 6 2 2 8 2 1 R U C 2 C 2 WO 2012/142519 (18.10. ...

Blind Integrated Window

본 발명의 일 측면에 따른 블라인드 일체형 창호는 실내측에 태양광이 투과되는 창호를 구비하는 프레임과, 상기 프레임의 실외측에 구비되며 태양광을 차단하는 슬레이트와, 상기 프레임의 내부에 구비되어 상기 슬레이트의 회전 및 상하 이동을 조절하는 조절장치와, 상기 조절장치에 의하여 상기 슬레이트가 수직으로 회전하면 상기 슬레이트의 양단부 후면에서 돌출되어 상기 슬레이트와 상기 프레임 사이의 단열 성능을 향상시키는 열교차단재를 포함할 수 있다. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a blind integrated window includes a frame having a window through which sunlight is transmitted to an indoor side, a slate provided on an outdoor side of the frame and blocking sunlight, and provided inside the frame. Adjusting device for adjusting the rotation and vertical movement of the slate, and the thermal interlocking material to protrude from the rear end of both ends of the slate by the control device to improve the thermal insulation performance between the slate and the frame Can be.

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

본 발명은 건축물 개구부용 커버링에 관한 것이다. 상기 커버링은 회전가능한 롤러; 상기 롤러에 연결되는 지지 시어 - 상기 롤러의 회전은 상기 지지 시어를 이동시킴 - ; 상기 롤러에 연결되는 적어도 하나의 작동 요소 - 상기 롤러의 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소를 이동시킴 - ; 및 상기 지지 시어의 표면을 가로질러 연장하는 적어도 하나의 베인 - 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 상기 지지 시어와 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소 사이 상대적 움직임이 상기 적어도 하나의 베인의 상부 및 하부 에지 사이 상대적 움직임을 야기하도록, 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소에 대하여 고정되는 상기 하부 에지 및 상기 지지 시어에 대하여 고정되는 상기 상부 에지를 포함함 - ;를 포함하며, 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 폐쇄된 위치와 개방된 위치 사이에서 이동가능하며; 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 회전은 움츠러든 위치에서 펼쳐진 위치를 향해상기 지지 시어를 이동시키며, 상기 회전 동안 상기 적어도 하나의 베인은 상기 폐쇄된 위치에 놓이며 상기 지지 시어와 상기 적어도 하나의 작동 요소는 같은 방향으로 이동하며; 상기 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 추가적인 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 베인이 상기 폐쇄된 위치에서 상기 개방된 위치로 이동하도록 하고; 상기 제 1 방향으로의 상기 롤러의 계속되는 회전은 상기 적어도 하나의 베인을 상기 개방된 위치에 유지시킨다. The present invention relates to covering for building openings. The covering includes a rotatable roller; A support shear coupled to the rollers, the rotation of the rollers moving the support shear; At least one actuating element connected to the roller, the rotation of the roller causing movement of the at least one actuating element; And at least one vane extending across a surface of the support shear, the at least one vane being configured such that relative movement between the support shear and the at least one actuating element causes relative movement between the upper and lower edges of the at least one vane Said lower edge being fixed relative to said at least one actuating element, and said upper edge being fixed relative to said support sheath, said at least one vane being movable between a closed position and an open position Lt; / RTI > Wherein rotation of the roller in a first direction moves the support shear toward a deployed position in a retracted position during which the at least one vane is placed in the closed position and the at least one actuation The elements move in the same direction; Further rotation of the roller in the first direction causes the at least one vane to move from the closed position to the open position; Continuous rotation ...

Blind Integrated Window

본 발명의 일 측면에 따른 블라인드 일체형 창호는 실내측에 태양광이 투과되는 창호를 구비하는 프레임과, 상기 프레임의 실외측에 구비되며 태양광을 차단하는 슬레이트와, 상기 프레임의 내부에 구비되어 상기 슬레이트의 회전 및 상하 이동을 조절하는 조절장치와, 상기 조절장치에 의하여 상기 슬레이트가 수직으로 회전하면 상기 슬레이트의 양단부 후면에서 돌출되어 상기 슬레이트와 상기 프레임 사이의 단열 성능을 향상시키는 열교차단재를 포함할 수 있다.

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

본 발명은 건축물 개구부용 윈도우 커버링(50) 제조장치 및 그와 연관된 방법에 관한 것이다. 상기 장치는 지지구조체 핸들링 조립체(92), 작동 요소 핸들링 조립체(94) 및 베인 핸들링 조립체(96)를 포함한다. 핸들링 조립체는 베인(54)의 일 부분을 작동 요소들(56)에 부착시키고 베인(54)의 또 다른 부분을 지지구조체(52)에 부착시키기 위해 각각의 재료를 조립 스테이션(100)으로 진행시켜, 베인의 일 부분에 대해 베인(54)의 다른 부분의 이동을 가능하게 한다. The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a window covering (50) for a building opening and a method associated therewith. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly 92, an actuating element handling assembly 94, and a vane handling assembly 96. The handling assembly advances each material to the assembly station 100 to attach a portion of the vane 54 to the actuating elements 56 and attach another portion of the vane 54 to the support structure 52 , Allowing movement of other portions of the vane 54 relative to a portion of the vane.

Covering, related system and manufacturing method for construction characteristic

描述了一种用于建筑特征的覆盖物(100)，该覆盖物具有大体上水平的叶片元件(112)，叶片元件联接到大体上竖直的前后支撑构件(118、120)并大体上位于其间，在优选实施方案中，叶片元件可以调整并控制透射通过覆盖物的光的量和质量。在一个实施方案中，覆盖物具有三维多层带腔室的叶片，该叶片在美学上吸引人并且在隐私和遮光用途上有实用意义。在另一实施方案中，一个或多个支撑构件由暗色形成，并且在一个示例中，支撑构件可以是黑色、灰色和/或棕色，并且在另一示例中，后支撑构件可以由比前支撑构件颜色更暗的材料形成，或相反。在另一实施方案中，支撑构件(例如，透明薄纱)具有一定开孔率，优选地为低至约百分之六十五(65％)至高达百分之九十(90％)。其他实施方案包括用于控制覆盖物的关闭的结构、组件及方法以及底部导轨组件的实施方案。还提供了一种制造所述覆盖物的方法。

Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes

本发明提供了一种用于制造窗口遮蔽件(50)的装置和相关的方法，这种窗口遮蔽件(50)用于建筑开口。该装置包括支撑结构操纵组件(92)、操作元件操纵组件(94)和叶片操纵组件(96)。这些操纵组件将相应的材料处理输送到装配工位(100)，从而将叶片(54)的一部分连接到操作元件(56)上，并将叶片(54)的另一部分连接到支撑结构(52)上，从而允许叶片(54)的一部分相对于该叶片的另一部分而运动。