In one aspect, a slat configured for use with a covering for an architectural structure includes a route slot defined at least partially by a route wall that is recessed relative to one or more outer faces of the slat. Additionally, the recessed route wall further defines a through-hole for passing a cord through the route slot between the opposed outer faces of the slat. By configuring the disclosed route slot in this manner, the dimensions of the through-hole can be significantly reduced while still allowing full tilting of the slat to the closed position, thereby increasing light control and privacy for the associated covering.

In one aspect, a slat configured for use with a covering for an architectural structure includes a route slot defined at least partially by a route wall that is recessed relative to one or more outer faces of the slat. Additionally, the recessed route wall further defines a through-hole for passing a cord through the route slot between the opposed outer faces of the slat. By configuring the disclosed route slot in this manner, the dimensions of the through-hole can be significantly reduced while still allowing full tilting of the slat to the closed position, thereby increasing light control and privacy for the associated covering.

A folding blind mounted on a window frame includes a main body including a first and second wiring holes and a third and fourth wiring holes respectively formed on a top portion and a bottom portion thereof, and a wiring recess formed inside thereof for connecting with the first to fourth wiring holes; and an adjusting member including a first adjusting wire and a second adjusting wire with their corresponding ends respectively fixing with an upper portion of the window frame, and their opposite corresponding ends respectively passing through the first wiring hole, the wiring recess and the fourth wiring hole, and passing through the second wiring hole, the wiring recess and the third wiring hole in turn, and then fixing with a lower portion of the window frame. The main body is moved on the adjusting member to adjust a shielding position of the main body.

A method for installing sunshade in light opening of building element is disclosed. The light opening comprises first and second edge surfaces. A glazing unit extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The first and/or second edge surface is provided with at least two fastening holes. A fastener is installed in the fastening holes. Installation rail is attached to the fasteners which comprise a tip and a head part. Before the building element is mounted in the building, fastening holes are provided and the first ends of the fastening holes opening in the first and/or the second edge surface are closed. The first ends of fastening holes are opened in connection with installing fasteners. Fasteners are driven in fastening holes by inserting or screwing the tip part into the fastening hole, and the installation rails are attached to the head part remaining outside the fastening hole.

A method for installing sunshade in light opening of building element is disclosed. The light opening comprises first and second edge surfaces. A glazing unit extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The first and/or second edge surface is provided with at least two fastening holes. A fastener is installed in the fastening holes. Installation rail is attached to the fasteners which comprise a tip and a head part. Before the building element is mounted in the building, fastening holes are provided and the first ends of the fastening holes opening in the first and/or the second edge surface are closed. The first ends of fastening holes are opened in connection with installing fasteners. Fasteners are driven in fastening holes by inserting or screwing the tip part into the fastening hole, and the installation rails are attached to the head part remaining outside the fastening hole.

A mounting assembly for mounting an architectural-structure covering to an architectural structure, in particular a movable structure is disclosed. In use, the mounting assembly is used in combination with the architectural-structure covering so that the architectural-structure covering can be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. All the while, the mounting assembly constrains movement of the covering portion of the architectural-structure covering so that, for example, in use, when the mounting assembly is mounted to a movable structure, the covering is prevented from moving relative to (e.g., away from) the architectural structure when the movable structure is opened and closed.

A mounting assembly for mounting an architectural-structure covering to an architectural structure, in particular a movable structure is disclosed. In use, the mounting assembly is used in combination with the architectural-structure covering so that the architectural-structure covering can be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. All the while, the mounting assembly constrains movement of the covering portion of the architectural-structure covering so that, for example, in use, when the mounting assembly is mounted to a movable structure, the covering is prevented from moving relative to (e.g., away from) the architectural structure when the movable structure is opened and closed.

A lift cord spool assembly may be used in a motorized window treatment. The lift cord spool assembly may include a spool, a housing, and an end cap. The spool may be configured to windingly receive a lift cord of the motorized window treatment. A diameter of the spool may taper by approximately 0.5 degrees from the first end to an opposed second end. The housing may be configured to surround the spool. The end cap may be configured to attach to the housing, for example, such that the spool is retained within the housing. The end cap may include an inner surface, a shoulder, an aperture, and a guide. The guide may be configured to push the lift cord onto the spool as the lift cord is wound onto the spool. The guide may define a gradual slope around a circumference of the shoulder.

A lift cord spool assembly may be used in a motorized window treatment. The lift cord spool assembly may include a spool, a housing, and an end cap. The spool may be configured to windingly receive a lift cord of the motorized window treatment. A diameter of the spool may taper by approximately 0.5 degrees from the first end to an opposed second end. The housing may be configured to surround the spool. The end cap may be configured to attach to the housing, for example, such that the spool is retained within the housing. The end cap may include an inner surface, a shoulder, an aperture, and a guide. The guide may be configured to push the lift cord onto the spool as the lift cord is wound onto the spool. The guide may define a gradual slope around a circumference of the shoulder.

An anti-ballistic protection system for protecting a space in a building or vehicle comprising a protective barrier including one or more sheets of a laminated material having a plurality of layers of lightweight, flexible, ballistic resistant material such as woven sheets which are secured together using a glue, heat weld, or stitching. The system may include an automated control system operably configured to cause a change in state of the barrier from a retracted state to a protective deployed state, which may include a sensing system operably configured to detect a threatening event, wherein the sensing system upon sensing the threatening event triggers the barrier to transition from the retracted state to the deployed protective state such that in the protective state, the barriers are adapted to be resistant to penetration by high-speed ballistic objects such as bullets.