公开(公告)号：US20140096915A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14103207

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/42

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可折叠叶片的建筑开口的可伸缩盖包括呈片状材料，单丝，带，带，帘线等形式的支撑结构，支撑多个垂直间隔开的水平延伸叶片的上边缘，其中 叶片的下边缘在本发明的大多数实施例中连接到操作元件，该操作元件适于将每个叶片的下边缘朝向上边缘升高，以限定叶片之间的开口或间隙，视觉和光可以通过该开口或间隙在开启状态下通过 覆盖。 覆盖物的变化不需要叶片的下边缘相对于上边缘的移动，而仅仅是一些叶片相对于其它叶片的移动。 叶片可以由具有不同灵活性的材料制成，并且在使用更刚性的材料的情况下，可以建立折皱折线以达到期望的可操作性。

公开(公告)号：US12152438B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US17201608

申请日：2021-03-15

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： James M. Anthony ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul A. Brayford ,  Robert Fisher ,  Daniel A. Huber ,  Jan Pruegner ,  Clark Brace ,  Kevin Dann ,  Max Oelschlager ,  Todd Nelson ,  Nickolas C. Buccola ,  Michael Goldberg

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/56 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16D3/70 ,  F16F15/124 ,  E06B9/174

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US10604997B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US15809341

申请日：2017-11-10

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Eugene M. Ballard, Jr. ,  Wendell B. Colson ,  Kevin M. Dann ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  David P. Hartman ,  Joseph E. Kovach ,  Gary A. Marino ,  Kelly Q. Rahn ,  Stephen T. Wisecup

IPC: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The method includes operatively coupling a support material and at least one operating element to a roller for selective rotative movement during use. The at least one operating element extending along at least a part of the length of the support material. The method also includes extending a plurality of vanes relative to the support material. Each vane including an upper edge and a lower edge, wherein the upper edge of each of the vanes is fixed against movement relative to the support material, the lower edge of each of the vanes is fixed against movement relative to the at least one operating element, and the lower edge of each of the vanes moves relative to the upper edge of each of the vanes by moving the at least one operating element.

公开(公告)号：US10273751B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15706608

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul G. Swiszcz ,  Kevin M. Dann ,  William Johnson ,  Jörg Bohlen

IPC: E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/78 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16H59/02 ,  E06B9/26 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/262

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control architectural opening covering assemblies are disclosed herein. An architectural covering assembly including an architectural covering; a tube to which the architectural covering is coupled; a manual controller operatively coupled to the tube to rotate the tube; a motor including a motor housing and a motor shaft; and a clutch assembly including a clutch and a clutch housing in which the clutch is disposed, the motor shaft coupled to the clutch and the clutch coupled to the manual controller to hold the motor shaft substantially stationary when the architectural covering is moved under an influence of the motor to cause the motor housing to rotate with the clutch housing and the tube.

公开(公告)号：US10202802B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15133050

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul G. Swiszcz

IPC: E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16H59/02 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/78 ,  E06B9/26 ,  E06B9/262

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling architectural opening coverings are described herein. An example apparatus includes a roller tube, a motor including a motor drive shaft and a motor casing, the motor casing to rotate with the roller tube, and a manual control including a manual control drive shaft coupled to the motor drive shaft, the motor to apply torque to the roller tube through rotation of the motor casing.

公开(公告)号：US10072457B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15233193

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  David P. Hartman ,  Daniel M. Fogarty

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B3/263 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B9/388 ,  E06B9/44 ,  E06B9/58 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/68

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/263 ,  E06B3/26341 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B9/388 ,  E06B9/44 ,  E06B9/581 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/6809 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S40/52 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/44

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20180094479A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15809341

申请日：2017-11-10

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Eugene M. Ballard, JR. ,  Wendell B. Colson ,  Kevin M. Dann ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  David P. Hartman ,  Joseph E. Kovach ,  Gary A. Marino ,  Kelly Q. Rahn ,  Stephen T. Wisecup

IPC: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40

CPC classification number: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42 ,  Y10T29/39 ,  Y10T29/49627 ,  Y10T29/49629 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20160348425A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15233193

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  David P. Hartman ,  Daniel M. Fogarty

IPC: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B9/388 ,  F24J2/46 ,  E06B9/58 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B3/263 ,  F24J2/00 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/44

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/263 ,  E06B3/26341 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B9/388 ,  E06B9/44 ,  E06B9/581 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/6809 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S40/52 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于建筑开窗的单一组件，其提供动态太阳能热增益控制，其提供基于轨道的框架结构/盲目组合，其中盲人如果盲材不在 轨道; （2）提供方向性阴影，其中组件提供动态地控制允许到达蓄热单元的光量; （3）提供无限位开关的盲马达和快速滑环; （4）提供一种热效率高，透明和半透明结构的蓄热单元，阳光冬季的增益大于夜间损失，从而提供补充热量。

公开(公告)号：US09399888B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US14213188

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Daniel M. Fogarty

IPC: H02P1/04 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50

CPC classification number: E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  E06B2009/6872

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control an architectural opening covering assembly are disclosed herein. An example method disclosed herein includes determining a position of a covering of an architectural opening covering assembly. The example method further includes determining a speed at which the covering is to move via a motor based on the position and a period of time. The example method also includes operating a motor to move the covering at the speed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了控制建筑开口盖组件的方法和装置。 本文公开的示例性方法包括确定建筑开口覆盖组件的覆盖物的位置。 该示例方法还包括基于位置和一段时间确定覆盖物通过马达移动的速度。 示例性方法还包括操作电动机以以速度移动覆盖物。

公开(公告)号：US20150107786A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14590020

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/60 ,  E06B9/58 ,  E06B9/42

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可折叠叶片的建筑开口的可伸缩盖包括呈片状材料，单丝，带，带，帘线等形式的支撑结构，其支撑多个垂直间隔开的水平延伸的叶片的上边缘，其中 叶片的下边缘在本发明的大多数实施例中连接到操作元件，该操作元件适于将每个叶片的下边缘朝向上边缘升高，以限定叶片之间的开口或间隙，视觉和光可以通过该开口或间隙在 覆盖。 覆盖物的变化不需要叶片的下边缘相对于上边缘的移动，而仅仅是一些叶片相对于其它叶片的移动。 叶片可以由具有不同灵活性的材料制成，并且在使用更刚性的材料的情况下，可以建立折皱折线以达到期望的可操作性。