Abstract: The invention relates to an operating device for a window covering such as a Roman blind, pleated blind and/or a horizontal blind, comprising at least one carrying structure, at least one axially rotatable cord spool configured for winding up and unwinding at least one pull cord thereby lowering and/or raising a window covering, at least one drive shaft connected to the at least one cord spool, at least one pull cord connected to the drive shaft, at least one ladder cord configured for supporting at least part of the window covering. The invention is characterized in that movement of the pull cord relative to the ladder cord is restricted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an operating mechanism for a cordless window covering such as a roller blind, comprising at least one substantially stationary inner shaft which is connectable to the fixed world and at least one axially rotatable drive shaft configured for driving and thereby lowering and/or raising the window covering. The system is in particular configured to provide controlled operation of a cordless window covering.