Abstract: A roller shade assembly includes a roller tube including a first end opposite a second end, the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing, a plunger received by the idler housing, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.

Abstract: A member configured to connect a roller tube of a roller shade to a motor, the member includes a body defining a plurality of first outer walls and a plurality of second outer walls, the first outer walls being offset from the second outer walls, and a mounting hub defining an aperture through the body, the mounting hub is configured to engage a drive shaft of the motor. In addition, a crown member configured to engage an end of a roller tube of a roller shade, the crown member includes an internal aperture defined by a crown member body, and a plurality of arms that project away from the internal aperture, each of the plurality of arms being oriented at an oblique angle to the internal aperture.

Abstract: An actuation assembly for a continuous looped operator includes a slide assembly configured to laterally slide in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, a first cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, a second cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, and a selector switch connected to the slide assembly, the selector switch receives a portion of the first cord engagement member and a portion of the second cord engagement member, the selector switch configured to move relative to the slide assembly between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.

Abstract: A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.

Abstract: A roller shade assembly includes a roller tube including a first end opposite a second end, the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing, a plunger received by the idler housing, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.

Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a bracket, a shaft coupled to the bracket, and a roller assembly coupled to the bracket, the roller assembly including, a material roll with a covering material, and a drive roller drivingly coupled to the material roll and operable to rotate with respect to the bracket about a first rotational axis, wherein the covering material includes a first portion that extends between the material roll and the shaft.