Abstract: Provided is a braking device configured to release a cord in a non-bent state so that the operation force required to pull cords is reduced and the behavior of slats is stabilized during an automatic fall, and a sunlight shielding device using the braking device. A braking device for braking movement of a cord includes a movement converter configured to convert movement of a cord into movement of another member. The movement converter includes sandwiching object configured to allow the cord to be sandwiched. The sandwiching object is configured to change a sandwiched state so that the cord is sandwiched by the sandwiching object when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in one direction and the cord is released in a non-bent state when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in another direction.

Abstract: A shielding device for opening and closing a shielding member by rotation of a winding shaft, the shielding device including a speed controller configured to control an automatic movement speed of the shielding member, wherein the speed controller includes: a housing containing a viscous fluid; and a moving member contained in the housing and configured to move by rotation of the winding shaft, and the speed controller is configured so that resistance the moving member receives from the viscous fluid varies with movement of the moving member, is provided.

Abstract: A weft of each rung of a ladder cord is formed of two weft threads, an intersecting portion is formed in the weft threads, a slat is inserted between the intersecting portion and one of warp threads of the ladder cord, and a lifting and lowering cord is inserted between the weft threads at a location between the intersecting portion and another of the warp threads.

Abstract: Provided is a braking device configured to release a cord in a non-bent state so that the operation force required to pull cords is reduced and the behavior of slats is stabilized during an automatic fall, and a sunlight shielding device using the braking device. A braking device for braking movement of a cord includes a movement converter configured to convert movement of a cord into movement of another member. The movement converter includes sandwiching object configured to allow the cord to be sandwiched. The sandwiching object is configured to change a sandwiched state so that the cord is sandwiched by the sandwiching object when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in one direction and the cord is released in a non-bent state when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in another direction.

Abstract: A shielding device for opening and closing a shielding member by rotation of a winding shaft, the shielding device including a speed controller configured to control an automatic movement speed of the shielding member, wherein the speed controller includes: a housing containing a viscous fluid; and a moving member contained in the housing and configured to move by rotation of the winding shaft, and the speed controller is configured so that resistance the moving member receives from the viscous fluid varies with movement of the moving member, is provided.

Abstract: To improve the safety of a curtain accessory for bunching a curtain. A curtain accessory for bunching a curtain includes at least one of members consisting of a tassel, a tassel hook, and a tassel auxiliary part for ensuring safety when attaching the tassel to the tassel hook. A coupling mechanism is disposed on the at least one member or between the adjacent members. The coupling mechanism is configured in such a manner that, when a load applied to the tassel exceeds a predetermined value, the coupling mechanism is decoupled, as well as can be recoupled after decoupled.

Abstract: A weft of each rung of a ladder cord is formed of two weft threads, an intersecting portion is formed in the weft threads, a slat is inserted between the intersecting portion and one of warp threads of the ladder cord, and a lifting and lowering cord is inserted between the weft threads at a location between the intersecting portion and another of the warp threads.