Abstract: Proposed is a roller blind drive device preventing an accident due to a drive cord, the drive device being configured to lower or raise a curtain fabric by performing forward/reverse rotation of a drum on which the curtain fabric is wound, the drive device including a fixed part, a rotating part mounted rotatably to the fixed part and configured to perform the forward/reverse rotation of the drum, a circular drive cord having a front cord and a rear cord, and a manipulating part connected to the drive cord exposed to the lower side of the fixed part. Accordingly, the drive cord is covered so as not to be seen from the outside, and any one drive cord of the two drive cords is held by the rotating manipulation of the manipulation tube.

Abstract: A mounting element for mounting an architectural covering between two opposing mounting surfaces includes an elongate mounting member having a first end, a second end, and a guide surface. The mounting element also includes a telescopic extender arranged at one of the first end or the second end of the elongate mounting member, with the telescopic extending being operable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The telescopic extender includes a slidable body to slide along the guide surface so as to lengthen the mounting element, and a locking member configured: i) to allow the slidable body to slide in the first translation direction, and ii) to prevent the slidable body from sliding in a second translation direction opposite the first translation direction. In addition, the telescopic extending includes a release mechanism configured to cooperate with the locking member.

Abstract: Protection device for a motor vehicle interior having a flexible planar structure which, between a deployed protective position and a compact deposited resting position, is displaceable along an extraction direction so as to be guided by guide rails that lie opposite one another so as to be transverse to the extraction direction. At least one guide tape is disposed on a lateral peripheral region of the flexible planar structure and is at least indirectly connected to the flexible planar structure. The flexible planar structure via the guide tape, is held on one of the guide rails. A functional assembly is provided, which is elastically elongatable at least in the transverse direction and via which the flexible planar structure and the guide tape are mechanically connected to one another in an electrically conductive manner. The electrical connection is for supplying power to an electrical consumer.

Abstract: An improved loading dock door system is disclosed herein. The loading dock door system can include a first jamb and a second jamb positioned opposite the first jamb. The loading dock door system can further include a first top rail partially surrounding the first jamb, a second top rail partially surrounding the second jamb, a first door stop removably connected to the first top rail, and a second door stop removably connected to the second top rail. The first and second jambs can include a polymer and are configured to receive a loading dock door.

Abstract: A telescopic cover comprising several telescopic members for a machine tool. The telescopic members can move back and forth with respect to each other and are arranged so that they can be guided with respect to the direction of movement in an overplapping manner, can extend in two directions of movement and in guide rails that are arranged in parallel and at a distance from each other. In order to provide a telescopic cover that is constructive and easy to produce and light to move, the telescopic members respectively comprise a section with which they bridge over guide rails arranged at a distance therefrom forming a continuous arc-shaped cross-section in a first cross-section perpendicular to the direction of movement.

Abstract: A lateral arm assembly and method of operation includes first and second articulating arms comprising first and second ends, the first ends of the articulating arms are mounted upon assembly to a support surface at separate lateral locations. The first ends each comprise separate pivoting mounting structures for forming a first pivotal connection with the first and second articulating arms. The lateral arm assembly also comprises a roller tube having spaced lateral ends supporting respective end brackets that provide a second pivotal connection to the second ends of the articulating arms. The roller tube supports a canopy coupled to a roller shaft, wherein one of the end brackets further supports a device that drives the roller shaft for furling and unfurling the canopy.

Abstract: An outdoor louvered tent includes a louvered tent roof and a louvered tent frame for mounting the louvered tent roof. The louvered tent frame includes stand columns and a ring beam, the louvered tent roof includes several louver plates, linkage strips for linkage cooperation with several louver plates, and an overturning driving device for driving the linkage strips to move. The overturning driving device includes a linkage assembly and a driving assembly, and the driving assembly includes a control member and a mounting seat. The driving assembly is mounted on any stand column, and a stroke cavity groove for the control member to move up and down is provided in the mounting seat.

Abstract: A suspension system for curtain rods a wall plate for securing to a wall and a car slidably received therein for adjusting the position thereof with respect to the wall plate. A curtain rod comprises a first and second channels, one channel including a hook portion for engaging a cooperating hook portion of a clip mounted directly or indirectly to a wall or ceiling.

Abstract: An awning keder includes an awning bead extending along a length of the keder that is sized for insertion into a keder rail, and a connecting panel coupled with the awning bead and extending along the length of the keder. The awning bead and the connecting panel are integrated into a one-piece keder. The one-piece component does not require additional assembly or alteration before welding onto a vinyl canopy, thereby cutting down on production time. The keder is also more durable and less susceptible to expansion or shrinkage resulting from environmental changes.

Abstract: A curtain-blind system has hangers which hang multiple sections thereof. Each section has a first surface, a second surface, a first connector clamping the first surface, and a second connector clamping the second surface. The first connector is releasably hung on a first hanger and the second connector is releasably hung on a second hanger. The sections are arranged side-by-side on respective hangers with the first connector of one section being independently releasable from an adjacent section whilst remaining clamped to the first surface. A hanger has a head portion received in a head-rail and a hanger portion depending below the head portion. The hanger portion is configured to releasably hold independent connectors of first and second sections such that the sections are hung adjacently on the hanger portion in a side-by-side arrangement.

Abstract: A shade structure is provided that includes a frame assembly, a retractable shade assembly, and a drive system. The frame assembly includes a plurality of upright poles and a plurality of beams coupled therewith. The retractable shade assembly is coupled with the plurality of beams. The retractable shade assembly includes a shade section assembly that has a plurality of elongate bars and a shade section extending therebetween. The elongate bars are spread apart from each other to spread the shade section in an extended shade configuration. The elongate bars are moved toward each other in a retracted configuration wherein the shade section looped vertically between adjacent elongate bars.

Abstract: A system for eliminating gaps between a flexible sheet and an adjacent surface. A flexible sheet has a body, an upper edge, a lower edge, and a side edge. The flexible sheet is movable between retracted and deployed configurations. A knuckle member has first and second pivotable portions, the first portion is coupled to the lower edge of the flexible sheet and the second portion has a T-shaped first end coupled to a flap on the side edge of the flexible sheet. When the flexible sheet is retracted the second portion of the knuckle is angled with respect to the first portion. When the flexible sheet is deployed the second portion of the knuckle is coaxial with the first portion and the T-shaped first end moves the flap outward to engage the adjacent surface.

Abstract: A motorized window treatment system may include a roller tube, a flexible material, a motor drive unit, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets may include a stationary portion configured to be attached to a structure surrounding a window. The mounting brackets may include a movable portion configured to receive an end portion of a housing of a motor drive unit. The movable portion may be configured to operate the motorized window treatment between the operating position and the extended position in a circular-shaped path. A portion of the motor drive unit may be accessible when the motorized window treatment is in the extended position. The mounting brackets may include a stopping mechanism that is configured to prevent the motorized window treatment from extending beyond the extended position.

Abstract: A sliding door horizontally displaceable between two building wall elements includes a door leaf support frame with an attached door leaf, whereby a distance, perpendicular to a displacement direction of the support frame, between the door leaf and the support frame is changeable between an open position of the door leaf between the wall elements and a closed position of the door leaf in a door opening of one of the wall elements with outer surfaces of the door leaf and wall in alignment. A control element is movable in the displacement direction relative to the support frame and cooperates with a closing edge of the opening to increase and decrease the distance between the door leaf and the door leaf support frame during the closing and opening respectively in a region adjacent the closing edge.

Abstract: A battery-powered Roman shade system may comprise first and second brackets for mounting the shade system to a structure, a roller tube rotatably supported by the first and second brackets, and a housing configured to receive, at a first end of the housing, one or more batteries for powering a motor drive unit inside the roller tube. The housing may also be configured to support a lift assistance subsystem at a second end of the housing. The lift assistance subsystem is configured to provide variable lift assistance to the motor drive unit. The shade system may also comprise a battery holder for holding the one or more batteries. For example, the housing may comprise an internal compartment for housing the battery holder and the lift assistance subsystem. In addition, the shade system may comprise a gear assembly configured to mechanically couple the roller tube to the lift assistance subsystem.

Abstract: A window shade pocket system comprises a pocket; a roller shade mounted within the pocket; and an ultraviolet (UV) light source within the pocket. The system may also include a controller that controls a motor engaged to the roller shade, wherein the controller controls the speed of the motor to allow a portion of the roller shade to be under the UV light source for a predetermined amount of time to allow for sanitization of the portion of the roller shade. The method may comprise adjusting, by a processor, a roller shade within a pocket; and activating, by the processor, an ultraviolet (UV) light source within the pocket, wherein the UV light source sanitizes at least a portion of the roller shade.

Abstract: A motorized window treatment may be configured to adjust a position of a covering material to control the amount of daylight entering a space. The motorized window treatment may include a DC power source for charging an energy storage element, such as a supercapacitor and/or rechargeable battery. The energy storage element may be configured to provide power for the operation of a motor used to adjust the position of the covering material. The energy storage element may discharge when providing power to the motor and may charge such that the current it draws from a battery is at a desired average current level that extends the lifetime of the battery.

Abstract: An actuating system for a window shade includes an axle coupling part rotatable for raising and lowering a movable rail of the window shade, a braking part and a brake coupling part connected with each other, the braking part being adapted to apply a braking force on the brake coupling part for preventing rotation of the brake coupling part, a lift actuating module including a spool connected with an operating part, the spool being rotatable in a winding direction to wind the operating part and in an unwinding direction to unwind the operating part, and a clutching mechanism including two clutching parts movable relative to the brake coupling part and the spool to selectively couple the axle coupling part to either one of the spool and the brake coupling part.

Abstract: A low-deflection roller tube of a motorized roller shade may include a first tube and a second tube that is attached to the first tube. The first tube may be configured to operably couple to the motor drive unit of the roller shade. The second tube may comprise a plurality of carbon fiber layers additively constructed on the first tube, and may be fabricated such that first and second longitudinal portions of the roller tube exhibit different material stiffness characteristics from each other. The first and second portions of the roller tube may be made of carbon fiber material having different tensile moduli. Layers of carbon fiber material in the first portion may be staggered with layers of carbon fiber material in the second portion at an interface between the first and second portions.

Abstract: Proposed is a roller blind drive device operated by a single pull cord which lowers or raises a curtain fabric by performing forward/reverse rotation of a drum, on which the curtain fabric is wound, by only the single pull cord, the drive device including a drive casing disposed fixedly on one side of the drum, a drive manipulation part mounted rotatably inside the drive casing and connected with the pull cord, and a drum control part mounted rotatably on an outer part of the drive casing and configured to receive a rotational force from the drive manipulation part and rotate the drum, the drum control part being configured to hold the drum or rotate the drum reversely when the rotational force of the drive manipulation part is blocked.