A method of using an anti-ballistic protection system for protecting an interior space in a building. The ballistic barrier includes a laminated material having a plurality of layers of lightweight, flexible, ballistic resistant material such as woven sheets which are secured together into the laminate using a adhesive, heat weld, or stitching. The ballistic barrier is configured to be in a compact retracted state which can be deployed to provide a protective state to protect against kinetic ballistic projectiles. The system may include an automated control system operably configured to change the state of the ballistic barrier from the retracted state to the protective deployed state, such that upon sensing a threatening event or condition triggers a transition from the retracted state to the deployed protective state such that in the protective state. The ballistic barrier in the deployed state is configured to be resistant to penetration by high-speed ballistic projectiles such as a bullet fired from a gun or a shrapnel from a bomb to protect the interior space.

A method of using an anti-ballistic protection system for protecting an interior space in a building. The ballistic barrier includes a laminated material having a plurality of layers of lightweight, flexible, ballistic resistant material such as woven sheets which are secured together into the laminate using a adhesive, heat weld, or stitching. The ballistic barrier is configured to be in a compact retracted state which can be deployed to provide a protective state to protect against kinetic ballistic projectiles. The system may include an automated control system operably configured to change the state of the ballistic barrier from the retracted state to the protective deployed state, such that upon sensing a threatening event or condition triggers a transition from the retracted state to the deployed protective state such that in the protective state. The ballistic barrier in the deployed state is configured to be resistant to penetration by high-speed ballistic projectiles such as a bullet fired from a gun or a shrapnel from a bomb to protect the interior space.

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.

A screen device intended for a window or a door in a building or vehicle. The device includes a first elongated frame part having two ends; a further frame part and a third one, respectively, being arranged at each end of the first frame part at right angles to the first frame part and connected to a first one of its two ends. Two crossbars are arranged in parallel to the fixedly arranged first frame part and movable independently of each other along the two further frame parts. A pleated screen element is arranged between the first crossbar and the second crossbar, and the crossbars are guided by guide cords. At least one of the crossbars is formed by two profiles that are arranged in parallel to each other and leave a space between them in which a strip provided with holes for respective ones of the guide cords is received.

A screen device intended for a window or a door in a building or vehicle. The device includes a first elongated frame part having two ends; a further frame part and a third one, respectively, being arranged at each end of the first frame part at right angles to the first frame part and connected to a first one of its two ends. Two crossbars are arranged in parallel to the fixedly arranged first frame part and movable independently of each other along the two further frame parts. A pleated screen element is arranged between the first crossbar and the second crossbar, and the crossbars are guided by guide cords. At least one of the crossbars is formed by two profiles that are arranged in parallel to each other and leave a space between them in which a strip provided with holes for respective ones of the guide cords is received.

The invention relates to a system (1′) for closing an opening (2), the system (1′) comprising a scissor-type guide (20) comprising a fixed first end (20′) and a free, second end (20″); a tilt bracket (70) arranged spaced apart from the first end (20′) at a fixed distance in a first direction (D.sub.1) a plurality of lamellae (30), each lamella (30) having an elongate plate shape extending in a second direction (D.sub.2) the lamellae (30) being guidable between a retracted position, and an extended position; a conveyor (40) a tilt rail (60) for tilting said lamella (30) between an open state and a closed state; a tilt lever (80) connected to said free, second end (20″) of the scissor-type lamella guide (20), to the tilt rail (60) and to the conveyor (40);
wherein the tilt lever (80) comprises a guide member (85); and
wherein said system (1′) is configured for bringing the guide member (85) into contact with a curved guide surface (73), whereby the guide member (85) engages the curved guide surface (73) and is translated in a third direction (D.sub.3), such that the tilt lever (80) is rotated and translates the tilt rail (60) to rotate the lamellae (30)

The invention relates to a system (1′) for closing an opening (2), the system (1′) comprising a scissor-type guide (20) comprising a fixed first end (20′) and a free, second end (20″); a tilt bracket (70) arranged spaced apart from the first end (20′) at a fixed distance in a first direction (D.sub.1) a plurality of lamellae (30), each lamella (30) having an elongate plate shape extending in a second direction (D.sub.2) the lamellae (30) being guidable between a retracted position, and an extended position; a conveyor (40) a tilt rail (60) for tilting said lamella (30) between an open state and a closed state; a tilt lever (80) connected to said free, second end (20″) of the scissor-type lamella guide (20), to the tilt rail (60) and to the conveyor (40);
wherein the tilt lever (80) comprises a guide member (85); and
wherein said system (1′) is configured for bringing the guide member (85) into contact with a curved guide surface (73), whereby the guide member (85) engages the curved guide surface (73) and is translated in a third direction (D.sub.3), such that the tilt lever (80) is rotated and translates the tilt rail (60) to rotate the lamellae (30)

A light blocking element is movably coupled to and recessed into one of a first rail and a movable rail, and, when the movable rail moves to a position closest to the first rail, the light-blocking element enters into a recess in the other of said first rail and said movable rail and thereby is recessed into both said first rail and said movable rail.

A light blocking element is movably coupled to and recessed into one of a first rail and a movable rail, and, when the movable rail moves to a position closest to the first rail, the light-blocking element enters into a recess in the other of said first rail and said movable rail and thereby is recessed into both said first rail and said movable rail.