Abstract: A method to be used for controlling a screen (1) including a load bar (2), a flexible element (4) supporting the load bar, and at least one controlled member for winding the flexible member, in order to move the load bar (2) between a first high or low position and a second low or high position, the movement resulting from an angular movement of the winding member. The method includes at least one step in which the angular movement of the of the winding member (52) is controlled with a temporal set value (?(t)) of the instantaneous angular position (?(t)) of the winding member (52).

Abstract: An automated control method for a solar protection screen (SCR) installation (INST) comprising retroreflecting-type slats (B1, B2, B3) which can be inclined between two extreme inclinations, wherein, in the presence of direct solar radiation, the slats are inclined at a first intermediate inclination, equal to the maximum aperture inclination (AMAX) of the screen relative to a preferred direction, as long as an inclination threshold automatically controlled in relation to the height of the sun (ATH) remains less than the maximum aperture inclination.

Abstract: A spring loaded brake for an actuator for driving a household screen includes a helical spring having radially extending end lugs, a friction piece including a friction surface against which the spring presses, an input piece which drives the spring in rotation in one direction to reduce a force of contact between the spring and the surface, an output piece which drives the spring in rotation in a direction to increase the force of contact between the spring and the surface and wherein the brake also includes two end stops which always rotate as one about an axis of the spring and each of which forms a stop to limit axial movement of the spring in opposite directions.

Abstract: An actuator for opening and closing a closure including a motor, a sprocket rotated by the motor, and a chain driven by the sprocket and having a first end connected to the closure and a second end positioned within a casing. The actuator also includes a support mounted so as to reciprocally movable relative to the sprocket and having a guide through which a portion of the chain is movable so that the movement of the support is due to the chain being driven by the sprocket.

Abstract: This driving carriage for a sliding curtain comprises a body that can move along a rail by virtue of two pairs of carrier wheels supported by the carriage, this body being provided, between the two pairs of carrier wheels along the longitudinal axis of the carriage, with at least one opening designed to receive a part of an inner curved edge of the rail without the rail striking the carriage. This eliminates or greatly limits the risks of the carriage becoming jammed along the rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cord winder (1) for a window-covering device, said cord winder including: a drum (7) for winding a cord (40), said drum being rotatable around a first rotationally symmetrical axis (A-A?); and a means (12, 13b) for guiding the cord to the winding drum, the winding drum being rotatably mounted in a holder (2). Said cord winder is characterized in that it includes a rotatable roller (14) that is mounted onto the holder along a second rotationally symmetrical axis (B-B?). Said cord winder is moreover characterized in that it includes a friction area (23) wherein at least one coil of the cord, wound onto the winding drum, is in contact with the rotatable drum.

Abstract: This electric actuator for driving a home-automation screen is provided with a spring brake (105) comprising a helical spring (130), a friction part (140) having a friction surface (141) against which the helical spring (130) bears radially. Said brake further comprises an inlet part (110) suitable for driving the spring in rotation in a direction reducing the contact force between the spring (130) and the friction part (140), and an outlet part (120) connected to the screen. While the screen is being lowered, the inlet part (110; 210) drives the spring (130; 230) in rotation with the contact force being decreased to the extent that the outlet part (120; 220) is released in rotation, without direct contact between the inlet part and the outlet part.

Abstract: An actuator to be inserted in a headrail of a window covering, the actuator comprises a damping body configured to reduce vibrations when the actuator is operating, and an expanding mechanism configured to expand the damping body against the headrail.

Abstract: The method allows the configuration of a blind control device being capable of sending at least one automatic control command at a time changing in the course of a year in a periodic manner, the period being equal to the calendar year. It is wherein it comprises a first step comprising the input of a first time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on a first given day of the year and the input of a second time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on a second given day of the year, and an automatic step of calculating each time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on any other day of the year.

Abstract: A method of controlling an installation formed by a plurality of home automation equipment items linked to a building, and handling therein, depending on the type of home automation equipment item, thermal and visual comfort functions, such as heating and air conditioning, natural ventilation, lighting, solar protection functions, and/or security functions, such as closure and/or alarm functions, the home automation equipment items communicating over one and the same home automation network. A programmable remote control implementing the control method.

Abstract: An actuator to be inserted in a headrail of a window covering, the actuator comprises a damping body configured to reduce vibrations when the actuator is operating, and an expanding mechanism configured to expand the damping body against the headrail.

Abstract: This electric actuator for driving a home-automation screen is provided with a spring brake (105) comprising a helical spring (130), a friction part (140) having a friction surface (141) against which the helical spring (130) bears radially. Said brake further comprises an inlet part (110) suitable for driving the spring in rotation in a direction reducing the contact force between the spring (130) and the friction part (140), and an outlet part (120) connected to the screen. While the screen is being lowered, the inlet part (110; 210) drives the spring (130; 230) in rotation with the contact force being decreased to the extent that the outlet part (120; 220) is released in rotation, without direct contact between the inlet part and the outlet part.

Abstract: The method governs the operation of a home automation installation comprising a portable remote control, a relay and home automation appliances, and in which at least some home automation appliances can receive, by wireless channel, control commands sent by the portable remote control. The method is such that control commands can be sent selectively according to a scenario to the home automation appliances over the same communication bearer by the relay when the latter receives a specific command sent by the portable remote control to the relay.

Abstract: An automated control method for a solar protection screen (SCR) installation (INST) comprising retroreflecting-type slats (B1, B2, B3) which can be inclined between two extreme inclinations, wherein, in the presence of direct solar radiation, the slats are inclined at a first intermediate inclination, equal to the maximum aperture inclination (AMAX) of the screen relative to a preferred direction, as long as an inclination threshold automatically controlled in relation to the height of the sun (ATH) remains less than the maximum aperture inclination.

Abstract: This spring-loaded brake (105) for an actuator for driving a household screen comprises a helical spring (30) each end of which forms a lug (32a, 32b) extending radially, a friction piece (40) comprising a friction surface (41) against which the helical spring (30) presses radially, an input piece (10) able to drive the rotation of the spring (30) about a central axis (X30) in one direction reducing the force of contact between the helical spring (30) and the friction surface, and an output piece (20) able to drive the rotation of the spring (30) about its axis in a direction increasing the force of contact between the helical spring and the friction surface. This brake (105) additionally comprises two pieces (10, 50) which always rotate as one about the axis (X30) of the spring and each of which forms an end stop (16, 57) to an axial movement of the helical spring (30).

Abstract: The actuator (1) of the invention includes a motor (8), a sprocket (8) rotated by the motor, and a chain (4) driven by the sprocket (3) and having a first end (41) to be connected to opening (F) to be actuated. The actuator (1) also includes a bearing (5) for a portion (45) of the chain (4), said bearing being mounted so as to be capable of free translation along an axis (X2) perpendicular to rotation axis (X3) of the sprocket (3) and being provided with means (6) for interaction with the chain so that the translation movement of the bearing along the axis (X2) is due to the chain (4) being driven by the sprocket (3).

Abstract: The method allows the configuration of a blind control device being capable of sending at least one automatic control command at a time changing in the course of a year in a periodic manner, the period being equal to the calendar year. It is wherein it comprises a first step comprising the input of a first time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on a first given day of the year and the input of a second time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on a second given day of the year, and an automatic step of calculating each time at which the automatic control command must be emitted on any other day of the year.

Abstract: The control interface (3) can be used to control a system (1) comprising home automation appliances (2a to 2e). It comprises input keys (8, 9) and an information screen (4) and it is noteworthy in that the screen comprises a main area (5) subdivided into cells (6a, 6b), in each of which a symbol can be displayed, the cells being able to be associated with appliances or with groups of appliances and/or associated with appliance control commands. The invention also relates to methods of operating this interface.

Abstract: The method describes the operation of a roller blind including a moving element that can be operated via an actuator and a handheld-type remote control used to set the value of an operating parameter of the system, the value of this parameter being modifiable between two limit values. In this method, after a modification of the setting of the parameter value, an acknowledgement signal is sent, the acknowledgement signals differing according to whether the parameter value is or is not a limit value.

Abstract: A device of automated closure, and of locking, comprising a mobile closure or locking element (2), an actuator (3) electrically controllable for the motion of the element, a sensor (4), a programming and control device, the program of which comprises at least a mode of delayed action and a unit of transition to that delayed action mode, wherein, when placed in the delayed action mode, the programming and control device delivers a complete closure instruction only on activation of a sensor.