Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for supporting an idler end of a roller clutch assembly for a fabric covering configured to rotate about an axis comprising a support assembly configured to receive and secure the idler end to the system during rotation.

Abstract: A blind lifting control module includes a transmitting wheel, an anti-backward unit and a driving unit disposed to a supporting unit. The transmitting wheel for connecting a blind reeled horizontal axle has ratchet portions respectively meshable with corresponding ratchet portions of an anti-backward wheel and a driving reel. A pull cord is reeled on the driving reel and has a free end passing through a thrust member and a hindering member, and is pulled to release the anti-backward wheel to permit lowering of a blind. The thrust member is turned by pulling of the pull cord to thrust the driving reel to mesh with the transmitting wheel for lifting the blind.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a first sub-housing, and a second sub-housing, a flexible, a sensor, and a processor. The processor implements the method, including detecting a first input, obtaining a first value from the first input, when the first value is equal to or greater than a first reference value, detecting a second input following the first input, displaying a first graphical user interface element in response to the second input, obtaining a second value from the second input, when the second value is less than a second reference value, displaying the first GUI element on the display based on the second value, and when the second value is equal to or greater than the second reference value, displaying a second GUI element on the flexible display, wherein the second housing is moved to extend a display area.

Abstract: An awning assembly and method is provided that includes an awning connection system coupling an awning canopy to a support structure. The awning connection system comprises a rolling assembly operably connected to the awning canopy, a lock bearing coupled to the rolling assembly, and an end cap, comprising a lock, coupled to the rolling assembly. Wherein, the rolling assembly comprises an unlocked mode, wherein the lock bearing is free from contact with the lock, and a locked mode, wherein the lock bearing is in contact with the lock.

Abstract: A woven screen can include at least one first fiber oriented in a main direction of the woven screen and having a polymer coating and a first stiffness value, and at least one second fiber oriented in a direction of the woven screen different from the main direction, configured to intersect with the at least one first fiber, and having a modified polymer coating and a second stiffness value about 20% to about 70% greater than the first stiffness value. The modified polymer coating can include a polymer, a crosslinking agent, a catalyst, and a free radical initiator. The at least one first fiber can include the warp and the at least one second fiber can include the weft, respectively, of the woven screen. The second stiffness value can be about 40% greater than the first stiffness value over a temperature range of about ?40° Celsius to about +40° Celsius.

Abstract: A fire or smoke protection device (12) with a flexible partition device (16) which can be put in a protection arrangement in which the partition element (16) can work to its full protective effect, and a storage arrangement, and a winding shaft (18) upon which the partition element (16) is wound up in the storage arrangement, and a mounting device (20) for fixing the fire or smoke protection device (10) on a building section (14), wherein at least one anchoring device (22) positively interacts with the winding shaft (18) if and only if the partition element (16) is in the protection arrangement.

Abstract: A window covering with improved controls enhances several aspects of window covering operation. A control mechanism provides a clutch module for selective locking and unlocking of a drive shaft used to retract and extend the shade element between storage and extended positions. The clutch module includes a reciprocator element that engages a key extending from an outer surrounding housing. A locking member between the reciprocator element and a coupling element carried by the drive shaft selectively locks and unlocks rotational coupling between the reciprocator element and the coupling element, thus selectively locking and unlocking the drive shaft. In a cushioning mechanism, a unidirectional dampening or frictional deceleration is provided for the drive shaft. The cushioning mechanism includes an impeller or rotor immersed in a cushion medium that impedes rotation of the rotor, and hence the drive shaft to which the rotor is coupled.

Abstract: Example architectural opening coverings powered by rotary motors are described. An example architectural opening covering apparatus includes a rotatable member, a covering mounted to the rotatable member, a motor having a drive shaft which is capable of rotating the rotatable member in a first direction to raise the covering and in a second direction opposite the first direction to lower the covering, and a drive shaft coupling substantially preventing the motor from applying torque in the second direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular actuator (1) for a home automation screen, that comprises: a stationary point (20: 220: 420) at least partially imbedded in the tube through one end thereof; and stop means (21, 11; 221, 211; 321; 421, 411) of the stationary point at least in translation relative to the tube, characterised in that the tubular actuator includes locking means (32; 232; 432) for the stop means.

Abstract: An obstacle detection stopping device of a solar radiation shielding apparatus capable of suppressing the wear of a lifting cord due to the contact of a slat with the lifting cord. The obstacle detection stopping device (10) comprises a support member (11), a rotary drum (13), a cam clutch (12), and a winding pulley (9). A drive shaft (8) is passed through the inside of the device. A rotating force in the unwinding direction is transmitted to the drive shaft (8) by a tension applied to the winding pulley (9). The rotary drum (13) is integrally fitted to the drive shaft (8), and the cam clutch (12) is fitted to the outer edge thereof so as to be rotated relative to each other. Based on the relative rotation of the cam clutch (12) to the rotary drum (13), the cam clutch (12) is moved along its axial direction to change the state of its engagement with a braking projected part (11g). The cam clutch (12) is installed so as to be non-rotated relative to the winding pulley (9).

Abstract: Which has the following essential elements: A drive shaft (1) joined to the rolling drum (23) of a blind (21), joined by means of a first freewheel mechanism (2) with a drive cylinder (4) which has a freeing sector (5). A cogged wheel (17) which has protuberances (18) into which fit the relevant extensions (19) of the slats (20) of the blind (21), joined via a second freewheel mechanism (15) with a blocking sector (26). A brake cylinder (7) with teeth (27) housing a brake spring (9) whose ends form stops (10), with the blocking sector (25) acting on the stops (10) in the direction to increase the apparent diameter of the brake spring (9) and the freeing sector (5) in the direction to reduce its apparent diameter. Various ratchets (28) that can lock against the teeth (27) as a function of the relative position of a transmission crown (6) on which they are articulated with respect to the drive cylinder (4).

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), and a bracket (10) pivotably attached to the chassis. The chassis includes a front plate (27). A first pivot portion (271) is formed along an edge of the front plate. A cutout (272) is defined adjacent the pivot portion along the edge thereof. The bracket forms a second pivot portion (121) thereon. The second pivot portion inserts through the cutout to slide on along the edge of the front plate, thereby the second pivot portion engaging with the first pivot portion.

Abstract: A child safety gate includes a flexible barrier that is retractable into a housing and extendable across a passageway to inhibit passage by a child. An electrically operable extension lock solenoid inhibits barrier extension until activated by a parent. The gate includes a motion sensor, a night light, a child monitor and an interactive audio-visual display.

Abstract: A hub provided at an end of a roller rotates with the roller. A stationary cap mounted to an axle of the roller is positioned adjacent the hub. A pawl pivots on the cap and is movable to engage gears on the hub. The pawl has two abutment surfaces mounted. The pawl pivots between a first position wherein one of the abutment surfaces engages the geared surface to prevent rotation of the hub in a first direction and a second position wherein the other abutment surfaces engages the geared surface to prevent rotation of the hub in a second direction.

Abstract: A hub provided at an end of a roller rotates with the roller. A stationary cap mounted to an axle of the roller is positioned adjacent the hub. A pawl pivots on the cap and is movable to engage gears on the hub. The pawl has two abutment surfaces mounted. The pawl pivots between a first position wherein one of the abutment surfaces engages the geared surface to prevent rotation of the hub in a first direction and a second position wherein the other abutment surfaces engages the geared surface to prevent rotation of the hub in a second direction.

Abstract: Safety device for vertically openable closures provided with a shutter mounted about a fixed tube (1), includes a fixed disc (10) provided with at least one radial opening (16-17), a movable disc (23) driven in rotation with the shutter, at least one blockage element (25-27) articulated on the movable disc (23) and including a free end (25a) of a shape adapted to be able to penetrate and to become blocked in each radial opening (16-17) of the fixed disc (10), and associated with each blockage element (25-27) resilient elements (32) adapted to permit a pivoting of this latter so as to cause its free end (25a) to become blocked in a radial opening (16-18) when the centrifugal force exceeds a given threshold value.

Abstract: A retractable window covering panel including spaced apart parallel sheets of flexible fabric with vanes adhesively secured therebetween. The covering includes a roller or head rail with a wrinkle and buckle compensating structure such as longitudinal lobes or ribs to prevent creasing, wrinkling, or buckling of the window covering when rolled up. The head rail has means for attaching the window covering to insure proper alignment of the window covering. A bottom rail is secured to one or both sheets. An anti-skew device is provided.

Abstract: A locking device for a roller blind gimbal includes a drive worm gear meshed with a crown gear to which a roller blind is coupled, and a pair of pinion gears meshed to the crown gear for co-rotation therewith, the pinion gears having locking openings in their hubs engageable by a locking element that is spring biased towards the locking openings when they are aligned in a locking position. The locking position of the openings is periodically reached by rotation of the crown gear and pinion gears in a blind raising direction. Release of the locking element is obtained by rotating a driving worm gear in a blind lowering direction to release the engagement between the locking element and the hub openings in the pinion gears.

Abstract: A spring roller-mounted pull-out screen for use as a child safety barrier across a doorway has a control mechanism which prevents the screen from extending when impacted by a child. The roller is locked against rotation in a direction allowing the screen to unwind unless released by a manual push-button. The roller automatically locks after the screen has been extended and fitted in place. The automatic locking mechanism operates by a friction drive which releases a pawl to spring into engagement with a ratchet wheel when the screen has been pulled out and released.

Abstract: A flexible safety screen which is designed for storage in an enclosure located above a doorway and deployment downwardly from the enclosure for tensioned attachment to the floor, in order to protect the occupants in a room from intruders. In a first preferred embodiment the screen is rolled on a shaft journalled for rotation in the housing and deployed by means of an electric motor and gear mechanism and according to a second embodiment of the invention, the screen is alternatively manually rolled on the shaft and deployed from the shaft and housing and tightened after being secured to the floor, by means of a crank and ratchet mechanism. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention the screen is characterized by flexible nylon webbing.

Abstract: A stop mechanism (40) for a rolling door system (10) having a drive shaft (16) connecting a roll cylinder (15) carrying door slats (12) and a power system (20), including a stator ring assembly (45) mounted coaxially of the drive shaft, a plurality of circumferentially-spaced slots (48) positioned on the radially inner surface (47) of the stator ring assembly, a generally cylindrical rotor (56) mounted within the stator ring assembly for rotation with the drive shaft, a cutout 65 in the rotor, a pivot 70 on the rotor, a stop dog (81) mounted on the pivot for rotation thereon responsive to centrifugal force created by rotation of the rotor, an axial projection (90) on the stop dog configured to engage the cutout at one rotational limit of the stop dog where the stop dog effects locking engagement with a slot, whereby the stop dog transmits stopping forces from the stator ring assembly to the rotor.

Abstract: A safety device used in case of rupture of a rotary shaft for preventing the shaft from rotating and for preventing broken portions thereof from falling, includes at least one safety element placed so as to retain the shaft to prevent it from falling. The peripheral surface of the shaft and a facing surface of the safety element are provided with mating devices that cooperate to prevent the shaft from rotating when a portion of the shaft is retained by said safety element due to the shaft rupturing. The device is particularly suitable for use with a shaft that winds up lifting straps for a raisable curtain or that winds up the curtain itself.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and an apparatus for mounting and deployment of retractable covering devices, in particular, light control window covering including a lobed head rail to prevent creasing and/or skewing of the window covering when rolled up, the head rail having means for attaching the window covering which insures proper alignment of the window covering. Also included are a bottom rear rail having an antiskewing device which comprises a slidable weight for compensating for skewed roll up; a flip-catch device for preventing wrong-way roll up of the window covering; and a top-catch mechanism for preventing both wrong-way roll up and over rotation in the proper roll up direction.

Abstract: A cloth curtain lift controller, which includes a driving wheel driven by a cord of beads to engage or be disengaged from a brake member by relative engagement with a ratchet wheel which is controlled by a stopper element to rotate in one direction. A torsion spring is mounted on a brake member with one end secured to the driving wheel so as to bias the driving wheel into engagement with the ratchet wheel. A driven cylinder is secured to the driving wheel to drive a cloth curtain scroll to raise or lower a cloth curtain.

Abstract: A roller door is provided with a flexible door leaf, wound on a winding roller which is mounted rotatably above the door opening. Fast with the winding roller is at least one drum on which there is wound, in contrary direction to the door leaf, a flexible traction member (belt, rope, chain) which is loaded with a counterweight for balancing the weight of the door leaf. In order also to tauten the door leaf, with a separation of the functions of weight compensation and tautening of the door leaf, there is integrally rotatably connected with the winding roller at least one second drum on which is wound, in contrary direction to the door leaf, a further flexible traction member (belt, rope, chain) guided around a guide roller, which is mounted stationarily at the base of the door opening, and connected with the door leaf, and a tensioning roller presses with a transverse force against the portion of the further traction member which runs between its drum and the guide roller.

Abstract: The disclosed ball-chain drive for a wind-up blind has a chain-activated locking device that acts directly on the sprocket and remains effective even if the ball chain breaks or is jostled. The locking device in one form has such symmetry that the ball-chain drive is usable at either end of the wind-up blind.

Abstract: A chain breakdown safety device for a power driven roller door, having a movable elongate rod with a rack thereon driven by a spring control, an idler attached to the rod for engagement with the chain, the idler being structured in a manner such that it will withdraw its engagement with the chain once the chain breaks, to permit a spring to displace the movable rod, causing the rack thereon to turn a gear which is provided with a ratcheted pawl, which engages the chain sprocket on the roller door drive winch in order to stop the door from falling, thereby protecting bystanders or equipment from injury or damage resulting from the breaking of the chain.

Abstract: An awning assembly for a travel trailer or a mobile home which includes a flexible awning covering wound on a roller which is rotatable on a fixed shaft carried by a supporting frame, includes a latch apparatus comprising a cylindrical end plate rotatable with the roller and closing one end thereof, and a cap disposed adjacent to the end plate and fixed to the frame and the shaft. The end plate has a cylindrical portion coaxial with the shaft which projects toward the cap and defines a cavity having a plurality of equiangularly spaced-apart keeper recesses around the perimeter thereof. A latch handle pivots on the cap about an axis parallel to the shaft and carries a latch pin which extends parallel to the shaft for movement with the handle between a latching position disposed in one of the keeper recesses to latch the roller against rotation and an unlatching position disposed in the cavity but out of the recesses to accommodate free rotation of the roller.

Abstract: A roller blind with a safety device for arresting accidental unrolling of the blind in which a shaft butt is coupled to one end of the winding shaft, a drive disk disposed on the shaft butt, a pawl shaped inertial member pivotally mounted on a pin extending from the drive disk, and a housing having internal teeth, around the disk and inertial member. The inertial member will not change its position relative to the drive disk but with increased unrolling velocity does change its position and the pawl engages the internal teeth of the housing to arrest unrolling of the blind.

Abstract: A roller blind with a safety device for arresting accidental unrolling of the blind in which a concentric blocking shaft is affixed to the winding shaft, a gear fastened to the blocking shaft, a pivotally mounted pawl with a spring urging the pawl in contact with teeth of the gear, a gate normally holding the pawl out of contact with the teeth, an inertial member supported relatively movably with respect to the blocking shaft whereby upon increased unrolling velocity the inertial member will change its relative movement and activate the gate member to release the pawl and permit it to engage the teeth of the gear and arrest unrolling of the blind.