Abstract: The spacer screw has a first thread section (1) which can be screwed into a base element, a head section (3) which can be introduced into the construction element, a shank section (2) formed between the head section and the first thread section and a recess for the insertion of a tool. A second thread section (4), is additionally formed between the anchoring section and the shank section and has the same core diameter as the anchoring section (6). When using the spacer screw the head section (3) is drawn into the construction element by the second thread section (4) independently of the turning in of the first thread section (1), so that on the one hand the adjustment of the spacing between the base element and the construction element can take place without special measures and, on the other hand, the screw can be used independently of the differences in strength of the base element and the construction element.

Abstract: The fastening means consists of a screw and a sleeve held rotatably in such a manner on the screw that the screw and the sleeve can be rotated by means of a tool simultaneously or subsequently. The sleeve is held on the screw on the one hand by an annular projection and on the other hand by a widened tubelike edge. This design allows a simple production and assembling of screw and sleeve on a machine.

Abstract: An apparatus which facilitates the raising and lowering of a pull-up band for a blind. An axially rotatable winding shaft is disposed generally parallel to the section rail by which the apparatus is attached to a wall. At least one winding roller is disposed along the winding shaft, having an axis of rotation extending generally horizontally and perpendicular to the winding shaft, and is adapted to extend and retract a pull-up band wound onto the winding roller responsive to a drive mechanism which transfers motion from the winding shaft to the winding roller. The winding roller is rotatably mounted in a holder, and the drive mechanism is housed in a housing which is detachably fastened to the section rail.