E06B2009/2435

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.

CORDLESS SHADE ROLLER
20170350188 · 2017-12-07 ·

A cordless shade roller is revealed. The cordless shade roller includes a roller tube, a passive-end bracket set on a first end of the roller tube, and an active-end bracket disposed on a second end of the roller tube. The active-end bracket is a cap formed by assembly of a first cover with a second cover and having a narrow space therein. An S-shaped constant force spring is clipped in the narrow space of the cap. The S-shaped constant force spring consists of a first wound roll used as a storage drum, a second wound roll used as an output drum, and an S-shaped spring strip wound around the first wound roll and the second wound roll reversibly. No baffle is disposed on each of two sides of the first wound roll and of the second wound roll.

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.

UNDER STRUCTURE OF BLIND APPARATUS AND BLIND APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
20170292323 · 2017-10-12 · ·

The present invention provides an under-structure of a blind apparatus.

An under-structure of a blind apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first bar that holds the lower end of a screen; a plug that is coupled to an end of the first bar and has a first through-hole at the center; a second bar that receives the first bar and has a slit through which the screen comes out; a cover that is fixed to an end of the second bar and has a second through-hole communicating with the first through-hole; and a wrench plug that is coupled to the outside of the cover and is fitted in the first through-hole through the second through-hole to transmit torque.

BLIND CO-USED SHEET
20170292320 · 2017-10-12 ·

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.

Motorized Window Covering Having Electronic Port Located at Bottom Rail and Power Storage Device Located at Upper Rail
20220042372 · 2022-02-10 ·

A motorized window covering assembly including a head rail, a bottom rail, and a window covering extending therebetween. Located at the head rail is a power storage device, while an electronic port (e.g., transferring power and/or data) is located at the opposite bottom rail. Electrical conductors are routed through the window covering electrically connecting the power storage device to the electronic port. The power storage device is chargeable at any position of the bottom rail relative to the head rail.

Sheer material for use in architectural coverings
11243337 · 2022-02-08 · ·

The present disclosure is generally directed to a covering for architectural features, which may include windows, doorways, archways, and the like, where the covering includes a panel made from a light diffusing material. The light diffusing material is designed and engineered to allow a significant amount of light to pass through the material for providing a desired visual effect while having improved dimensional stability. The covering may contain a light diffusing material that extends along a first direction of the covering (e.g., vertically). The light diffusing material may have an openness factor of about 60% or greater and contain pillars extending in the first direction and bridges extending between the pillars. Each pillar may contain at least two yarns, and each bridge may contain at least one yarn.

Covering for an architectural opening
09739089 · 2017-08-22 · ·

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a roller, a shade, and an assembly associated with the roller. The assembly may include a biasing element and a retention element. The biasing element may be operably associated with the roller to selectively rotate the roller. The biasing element may be preloaded. The retention element may be associated with the biasing element. The retention element may be operable to release the preload in the biasing element at an extended shade position.

CORDLESS CURTAIN ASSEMBLY WITH MAGNETS
20170218693 · 2017-08-03 ·

A curtain assembly includes a first curtain unit, a second curtain unit and a third curtain unit which includes multiple curtain pieces and each curtain piece includes an inside and an outside. Multiple first magnets are connected to the lower portion of the inside of each curtain piece, and multiple second magnets are connected to the top portion of the outside of each curtain piece. The second curtain unit is connected to the third curtain unit, and third curtain unit is connected to the first curtain unit. The multiple curtain pieces are able to be individually folded to introduce outside light into the room via the folded curtain pieces.

Handle structure and assembly for bottom rail of window shading

A pivotable handle for an architectural covering is provided. The handle (400) includes first and second members (408,410) pivotably connected together at a hinge assembly (460). The first member (408) may be operable to connect the handle (400) to a movable rail (512). The second member (410) pivots between stored and use positions. In a stored position, the second member (410) may extend adjacent the first member (408). In a use position, the second member (410) may be pivoted away from the first member (408) to extend the movable rail (512) across an architectural structure. The handle includes a biasing member (470) operable to bias the second member (410) towards the first member (408).