Abstract: A screen device comprising: a screen roller (1), having a screen (2), which can be rolled up and unrolled hereon and which on at least one lateral side is provided with a thickening (6), a motor (7) for driving the screen roller (1), which motor, at that end of the screen roller (1) closest to the thickening (6), is disposed at least partially in the screen roller (1), wherein the motor (7) is fitted so far into the screen roller (1) that the thickening (6), in the rolled-up state of the screen (2), is positioned at least partially closer to the screen roller axis (A) than any point on that part of the motor (7) that is fitted in the screen roller (1), which point is situated the furthest from this screen roller axis (A).

Abstract: A furniture composition comprises a first workstation having a first worktop adjustable in a vertical direction, a second workstation having a second worktop adjustable, independently of the first worktop, in the vertical direction, and a height-adjustable partition which extends in the vertical direction between the first and second workstation. A first support element is provided on the first worktop, by means of which the partition can be supported in the vertical direction, and a second support element on a second worktop, by means of which the partition can be supported in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A privacy screen system for inhibiting an extraneous observer from viewing a display on an electronic device includes an electronic device that has a display and the display may be viewed. A pair of screens is provided and each of the screens is removably coupled to the electronic device. Thus, each of the screens inhibits an extraneous observer from viewing the display.

Abstract: A roll control device of a vehicle curtain is mounted on a receiving housing and is connected to a curtain rod for wrapping a curtain fabric. The roll control device has a cover, a gear set mounted in the cover, and a one-way transmission assembly and a damping member respectively mounted on a first gear and a second gear of the gear set. The damping member provides rotational resistance to the first gear. When expanding the curtain fabric, with the one-way transmission assembly, the curtain fabric can be easily drawn. When retracting the curtain fabric, with the torsional resistance, the curtain fabric can be smoothly and gently wrapped on the curtain rod without causing noise and excessive vibration.

Abstract: A roller-blind shaft for a protective apparatus in a vehicle interior on which at least one flexible flat structure is held such that it can be wound up and unwound, the roller-blind shaft having a curved bearing axle and sleeve-like roller-blind shaft sections which are mounted rotatably on the bearing axle and are connected axially to one another to form a rotationally locked unit. In each case at least one axially inserted and axially secured sliding ring is provided for each roller-blind shaft section for mounting the roller-blind shaft sections on the bearing axle, which sliding ring mounts the roller-blind shaft section in a contactless manner at a radial spacing from the bearing axle.

Abstract: A winding shaft for a roller blind system with a main body for holding a rolled up planar structure that can be unwound from the winding shaft, wherein the main body takes the form of a partial cone around a winding shaft axis. The main body is formed as a hollow metal tube shaped as a partial cone.

Abstract: There is provided a sunshade apparatus comprising a pair of guide rails, a screen to move along each guide rail, and a roll-up device to send off or roll up the screen. The roll-up device comprises a roll-up shaft having bending flexibility, a pair of end members disposed at both ends of the roll-up shaft, a pair of support members to support each end member, and an abutment member including a push-up portion to bend the roll-up shaft so as to protrude upward and a positioning portion to be disposed on the side of the opening relatively to the roll-up shaft to position the roll-up shaft. Each end member is formed so as to be movable relatively to each support member in an open-close direction when the opening is opened or closed by use of the screen.

Abstract: A door for closing an opening in a wall, preferably a wall which separates two different temperature zones from one another, in particular one belonging to a cold store, having a door leaf (22), which can be moved in front of the wall opening, and having a heater for heating at least one door component.

Abstract: A roller blind system for a motor vehicle for screening a vehicle window including a flexible sheet element, a roller blind shaft on which the flexible sheet element is wound in a stored state of the roller blind system and from which the flexible sheet element can be unwound in order to achieve a functional state of the roller blind system, a pull-out rod attached to an end of the sheet element oriented away from the roller blind shaft and two guide rails for guiding the pull-out rod on each side between a first position associated with the stored state and a second position associated with the functional state.

Abstract: A sideways rollup door with a horizontal side-rolling curtain includes a replaceable bottom seal that is zippered or otherwise removably connected to the curtain at an inclined joint. The inclination of the joint ensures that the joint wraps upon the curtain's take-up roller in an approximate helical pattern so as to prevent the joint from creating a concentrated bulge on the roller. In some cases, there is extra space underneath the roller to provide roll-up room for the bottom seal, which can be relatively thick. Such extra space could be further used to accommodate a seal joint and/or other curtain seams that are not necessarily inclined.

Abstract: A sunshade assembly includes a pair of mounting seats, an arcuate rotatable shaft, and a flexible screen body. The rotatable shaft is tubular in shape, defines a curved rotational axis, is coupled rotatably to the mounting seats, and is formed with recesses so as to be rotatable about the curved rotational axis. The flexible screen body is wound on the rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft is operable to rotate about the curved rotational axis for winding and unwinding the flexible screen body.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a headrail employing an upper plate and a lower plate wherein the two plates are rotatably connected.

Abstract: A window shade assembly for motor vehicles is provided. The window shade assembly includes a window shade element that is cut into a trapezoidal shape in order to be optimally adapted to the shape of the corresponding window. The winding shaft for this window shade web resembles a truncated cone that is approximated by means of a cylindrical core with wrappings applied thereon.

Abstract: A roller shade assembly includes a drape bar extending adjacent a rotatably supported roller tube to suspend a portion of a flexible shade fabric windingly received by the roller tube. The drape bar includes a fabric-receiving portion that is shaped along at least a portion of its length to be non-linear so that the suspended portion of the shade fabric defines a curve across its width. The fabric-receiving portion of the drape bar may be continuously curved. Alternatively, the fabric-receiving portion may include substantially straight segments each longitudinally misaligned with adjacently located segments.

Abstract: In a winding mechanism for a sun screen comprising a winding tube which is rotatable about a central axis for winding and unwinding the sun screen and driving means for said winding tube, the central axis is curved and the winding tube is flexible. A possible use of such a winding mechanism is in an open roof construction of a vehicle.

Abstract: An awning assembly adapted to automatically lower an edge of a canopy under a predetermined weight collected on the canopy to remove some of the collected weight from the canopy and thereafter return the canopy to its original position. The awning assembly includes an arm assemblies comprising a vertically extending base arm secured at the wall, a bottom arm having a first end pivotally connected to the base arm, an extended arm having a first end pivotally connected to the bottom arm and a second end supporting the awning arm, and a top arm having a first end pivotally connected to the extended arm. Another arrangement for the arm assemblies includes a rafter arm having an inner end pivotally connected to the wall and an outer end pivotally connected to the a support arm, the support arm has an outer end connected to and supporting the awning arm and an inner end removably connected to the wall.

Abstract: A sun-shade assembly includes a stationary curved shaft, a tubular roller, a screen, and a torsion spring. The roller is made of a resilient material, and is sleeved rotatably around the shaft. The roller has a curvature conforming with that of the shaft. The screen is wound around the roller, and has a lower edge connected to the roller and an upper edge provided with a stretch rod which has a curvature conforming with that of the shaft. The torsion spring has a first end secured to the roller, and an opposite second end secured to the shaft. The screen is unwound from the roller when the stretch rod is pulled away from the roller, thereby resulting in rotation of the roller about the shaft in a first direction against biasing force of the torsion spring. The torsion spring biases the roller to rotate about the shaft in a second direction opposite to the first direction to result in winding of the screen onto the roller.

Abstract: A roller assembly (12) for a screening assembly (10) includes a non-linear axle (30) and a flexible sleeve assembly (32) rotatable about the axle (30). A table assembly (40) includes a table surface (42) which is adjustable in height over a range of height positions and a screen (14) extendable below the table surface (42). The screen (14) is adjustable with the height adjustment of the table surface (42). A modesty screen (10) for a height adjustable table (40) has first and second relatively movable portions (44,46). The modesty screen (10) includes a screen (14) and a retraction unit (16) such that the screen (14) may be retracted and extended. The retracting unit (16) is adapted for attachment to the first portion (44) of the table (40) and the screen (14) is adapted for attachment to the second portion (46) of the table (40).

Abstract: A roller blind for a motor vehicle comprises a housing with a guide slot through which extends a strip of flexible material fixed to and capable of being wound on to a straight roller member. A pull bar is fixed to the free end of the strip, for extending the roller blind from the retracted condition. The guide slot and the pull bar are of curved configuration with substantially identical degrees of curvature.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an automobile has a case and a rotary shaft mounted within the case. The case can form an integral component of the automobile bumper and can be either curved or straight. The rotary shaft onto which a cover is rotated can also be straight or curved. The cover assembly includes an operating mechanism which features an assembly for curving the rotary shaft and devices for extending or shortening the rotary shaft. The operating mechanism also includes a bearing assembly that provides the shaft with freedom of movement in a vertical direction and in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. A cap is pivotably supported to the case and the cover assembly includes a locking device for securing the cap in place. The cover has a main sheet and an auxiliary sheet, with the auxiliary sheet designed for securement with the locking device such that the main sheet can cover above and below the case.

Abstract: A retractable sun screen, for a vehicle windshield, includes a flexible sheet normally rolled up into a helical configuration on a roller located within a tubular housing. The flexible sheet can be unwound from the roller to extend along the windshield, thereby shielding the vehicle interior surfaces from solar rays (and keeping the inside of vehicle cooler). While the vehicle is being driven the flexible sheet is retracted into the tubular housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a shade along the inside of a windshield to block the rays of the sun. The shade is trapezoidal in shape to conform to the shape of the windshield. A free end of the shade is attached to a holder mounted by suction cups to one end of the windshield. As the housing with the shade rolled up within is moved across the windshield, the shade is dispensed and forced against the windshield by a resilient wiper. The housing is then secured to the other end of the windshield by suction cups.