AU2016102074B4

AU2016102074B4 - Blind-type Curtain

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Publication number: AU2016102074B4
Application number: AU2016102074A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Sung-Chul Kim
Original assignee: Kilmallock ACT Pty Ltd
Current assignee: Kilmallock ACT Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2016-12-04
Filing date: 2016-12-04
Publication date: 2017-07-13
Anticipated expiration: 2024-12-04
Also published as: AU2016102074A4

Abstract

The invention concerns a blind-type curtain comprising a plurality of curtain blinds (100). Each curtain blind (100) includes a light transmitting curtain part (110) and blackout curtain parts (120) disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part (110). The curtain blind further includes a connector (200) adapted for attaching blackout curtain parts (120) of adjacent curtain blinds (100).

Description

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BLIND-TYPE CURTAIN

FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a blind-type curtain.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Curtains are drapes that are drawn over windows or doors. Curtains may generally be classified as either light transmitting, through which external light is transmitted, or blackout-type curtains, through which external light cannot be transmitted. Also, as curtains are classified as such, a user is to select between either a light transmitting-type curtain or a blackout-type curtain. When a blackout-type curtain is required, when a light transmitting-type curtain is in fact used, there is the inconvenience in which the light transmitting-type curtain is to be removed and the blackout-type curtain installed.

[0003] When a blind, instead of a curtain, is installed to solve the above-described problem, a light transmitting state or a blackout state is capable of being controlled by adjusting a rotation angle of a vertical. However, the blind may not have a curtain-like effect because the blind is not made of a mesh material like a curtain. Furthermore, there is the further problem with both blinds and curtains that they are to be removed in their entirety from a rail in order to be washed, repaired, or replaced when contaminated or damaged.

OBJECT

[0004] It is an object of the present invention substantially to overcome or at least ameliorate one or more of the problems associated with curtains and blinds.

SUMMARY

[0005] In a first aspect there is disclosed a blind-type curtain comprising a plurality of curtain blinds, each curtain blind comprising a light transmitting curtain part; blackout curtain parts disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part and a connector adapted for attaching blackout curtain parts of adjacent curtain blinds.

[0006] Preferably the curtain blinds are woven.

[0007] Preferably the light transmitting curtain part has a thickness less than that of the blackout curtain parts. 2 2016102074 28 May 2017 [0008] Preferably the connector (i) is adapted to be attached to an upper portion of a blackout curtain part, and (ii) has an connection link formed in an upper portion of the connector, the connection link adapted to connect to a curtain rail.

[0009] Preferably the connector comprises a first connector member in which a slot is formed; and a second connector member on which a protrusion, adapted for coupling to the slot, is formed.

[0010] Preferably rotation of the curtain blinds are controlled through the connector.

[0011] Preferably a rotation angle of the curtain blinds is controlled through the connector so as to control a light transmitting state and a blackout state.

[0012] Preferably the plurality of curtain blinds may have colors and patterns, which are different from each other, and a weight attached to or detached from a lower end of the curtain blind may be further provided.

[0013] Preferably the blind-type curtain has a rounded shape, which increases the aesthetic sensitivity by coupling the adjacent blackout curtain parts to each other through the connector.

[0014] Preferably the blind-type curtain enables the light transmission in the curtain state and has the blackout curtain effect by the rotation (adjusting the angle of the vertical) in the state in which the adjacent blackout curtain parts are coupled to each other through the connector.

[0015] Preferably the blind-type curtain facilitates individual washing and repair due to contamination or damage because the plurality of curtain blinds may be individually separated from each other.

[0016] Preferably the blind-type curtain is capable of enhancing the aesthetic beauty because the curtain blind includes the weight at the lower end thereof to allow the curtain blind to be pulled taut.

[0017] Preferably the blind-type curtain is capable of enhancing the aesthetic beauty by allowing the colors and the patterns of the curtain blinds to be different from each other because the plurality of curtain blinds are capable of being separated from each other.

[0018] In a second aspect there is disclosed a blind-type curtain comprising a plurality of curtain blinds, each curtain blind including: a light transmitting part; 3 2016102074 28 May 2017 blackout curtain parts disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part; and a connector adapted for attaching blackout curtain parts of adjacent curtain blinds, wherein the connector comprises (i) a first connector member for connection to a first blackout curtain part and a second connector member for connection to a second blackout curtain part of an adjacent curtain blind, and (ii) a rail link having a rail portion, for connection to a curtain rail, and a stem portion pivotally connected to the rail portion, the stem portion operatively connected to the rail portion at one end and to the first and second connector members at another end, such that rotation of the stem portion about a vertical axis causes rotation of the curtain parts about the vertical axis.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described hereinafter, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment blind-type curtain; [0021] FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views illustrating a connector of the blind-type curtain of FIG. 1; [0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a first clip plate of the blind-type curtain of FIG. l; [0023] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a second clip plate of an embodiment blind-type curtain; [0024] FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views illustrating a first connector of a blind-type curtain according to another embodiment; [0025] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a second connector of the blind-type curtain according to another embodiment of the present invention; [0026] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a curtain state of the embodiment blind-type curtain; [0027] FIG. 10 is a plan view of FIG. 9; [0028] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a blackout state of the embodiment blind-type curtain; and 4 2016102074 28 May 2017 [0029] FIG. 12 is a plan view of FIG. 11.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] In the figures, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment blind-type curtain.

[0032] The embodiment blind-type curtain includes, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a plurality of curtain blinds (100) and connectors (200) for connection to individual curtain blinds (100).

[0033] The curtain blinds (100) may be one set constituting the blind-type curtain. In the present embodiment, a plurality of curtain blinds (100) are provided to constitute an embodiment blind-type curtain. Here, the curtain blinds (100) each includes a light transmitting curtain part (110) and blackout curtain parts (120) respectively disposed on both (opposite) sides of the light transmitting curtain part (110).

[0034] The light transmitting curtain part (110) is woven in the form of mesh to enable external light to be transmitted therethrough. The light transmitting curtain part (110) may be manufactured in a rectangular shape, and various colors and patterns may be added. Also, the light transmitting curtain parts (110) of the plurality of curtain blinds (100) may have the same color and pattern or have different colors and patterns. The patterns may be the same, and only the colors may be different from each other, or, the colors may be the same, and only the patterns may be different from each other.

[0035] The blackout curtain parts (120) are disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part (110) to constitute one curtain blind (100) together with the light transmitting curtain part (110). Here, the blackout curtain parts (120) include a first blackout curtain part (121) and a second blackout curtain part (122) and are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part (110). Since the blackout curtain part (120) has a thickness thicker than that of the light transmitting curtain part (110), the blackout curtain part (120) has a blackout effect superior to that of the light transmitting curtain part (110). However, the blackout curtain part (120) does not completely block light like a general blackout curtain. That is, the blackout curtain part (120) just blocks slightly more light due to having a thickness thicker than that of the light transmitting curtain part (110). Of course, embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and the blackout curtain part (120) may completely block the light. Also, it is preferable that the blackout curtain part (120) is manufactured in the same rectangular shape as 5 2016102074 28 May 2017 the light emitting curtain part (110). Although the blackout curtain part (120) is separately manufactured and connected to the light transmitting curtain part (110), it is effective to manufacture the blackout curtain part (120) through weaving together with the light transmitting curtain part (110).

[0036] The connectors (200) are adapted for coupling adjacent blackout curtain parts (120) to each other. In the present embodiment, the light transmitting curtain part (110) is curved by the coupling of the connector (200), and thus, the curtain blind (100) has a ‘U’ shape. For this, the connector (200) includes a first connector (210) disposed on the first blackout curtain part (121) and a second connector (220) disposed on the second blackout curtain part (122). Also, a connection link connected to a rail installed on a ceiling and the like may be formed in an upper portion of the connector (200), and rotation may be applied through the connection link to control a rotation angle of the curtain blind (100). Of course, since the embodiment relates to a curtain, the blind-type curtain may be opened or closed in a left/right direction by moving the curtain blind (100) via the rail like a general curtain.

[0037] FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views illustrating the connector of the embodiment blind-type curtain. Also, FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a first clip plate of the curtain blind and FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a second clip plate of the curtain blind.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 2, the connector (200) is for coupling the curtain blind (100) to the rail and is coupled to an upper portion of the blackout curtain part (120) in the form of a clip. Also, the connector (200) coupled to the upper portion of the blackout curtain part (120) in the form of the clip is connected to the rail through the connection link, and finally, the curtain blind (100) is coupled to the rail through the connector (200). Here, in case of FIG. 2, since the connector is coupled by a hook, only one connection link may be provided. In case of FIG. 3, the hook is removed, and two connection links are connected to a rail link (212).

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the connector (200) includes a clip plate (211) including a first clip plate contacting one surface of the upper portion of the blackout curtain part (120) and a second clip plate contacting the other surface of the upper portion of the blackout curtain part (120) and a connection link formed in each of upper portions of the first clip plate and the second clip plate. Also, the rail link (212) coupled to the rail is coupled to the connection link so that the blackout curtain part (120) is coupled to the rail through the connector (200). Here, the rail link (212) and the connection link may be attachable and detachable. Also, at least one or more connectors (200) may be coupled to the rail link (212) through the connection link. That is, 2016102074 28 May 2017 6 although only one connection link is connected to the rail link (212) in the drawing, in the present invention, two connection links or more connection links may be connected to the rail link (212) at once.

[0040] Although only the hook for coupling with the first clip plate is illustrated in the second clip plate illustrated in FIG. 5, the present invention is not limited thereto. A plurality of protrusions such as a spike may be formed on surfaces of the first clip plate and the second clip plate, which face each other so as to firmly hold the blackout curtain part (120).

[0041] A recessed portion and a protruding portion having a distal end, which has a diameter greater than that of the recessed portion, are respectively formed on the insides of the first clip plate and second clip plate to couple the first clip plate and the second clip plate to each other in a press-fitting manner with the upper portion of the blackout curtain part (120) therebetween. Also, a recessed portion and a protruding portion having a distal end, which has a diameter greater than that of the recessed portion, are formed on at least one of outsides of the first clip plate and the second clip plate to allow the adjacent connectors (200) to couple to each other. Here, when the recessed portion is formed on the outside of the first clip plate, it is preferable that the protruding portion is formed on the outside of the second clip plate.

[0042] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The adjacent connectors (200) may be coupled to each other by a slot and a protrusion, not by the press-fitting manner of the recessed portion and the protruding portion.

[0043] FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views illustrating a first connector of a blind-type curtain according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] A first connector (210) is attached to an upper portion of a first blackout curtain part (121). As illustrated in FIG. 6(a), one side of a slot may be opened to allow a second connector (220) to be coupled in the opened direction. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 6(b), a partial section of a slot formed in a horizontal direction may have a different diameter to allow the second connector (220) to be inserted into the corresponding slot section. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. As illustrated in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), a partial section of a slot formed in a vertical direction may have a different diameter.

[0045] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating the second connector of the blind-type curtain according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2016102074 28 May 2017 7 [0046] In the second connector (220), as illustrated in FIG. 8, a protrusion having a distal end with a large diameter may be formed to allow the corresponding protrusion to be coupled to the slot of the first connector (210).

[0047] As described above, although the blackout curtain parts (120) are coupled to each other by coupling of the protrusion and the slot is indicated, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the coupling of the blackout curtain parts (120) may use a snap button, a Velcro tape, a magnet, a hook, and the like. That is, if the object for coupling the adjacent blackout curtain parts (120) to each other is achieved. The present invention, however, is not limited according to the coupling structure.

[0048] In the present embodiment, the curtain blind (100) may further include a weight for enhancing an aesthetic beauty.

[0049] The weight is disposed on a lower end of the curtain blind (100) to allow the curtain blind (100) to be pulled taut by the weight of the weight. Also, as a result, embodiments of the present invention may allow the curtain blind (100) to be minimally affected by wind and enhance the aesthetic beauty.

[0050] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a curtain state of the embodiment blind-type curtain, and FIG. 10 is a plan view of FIG. 9.

[0051] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, the present embodiment includes the plurality of aforementioned curtain blinds (100) to manufacture the blind-type curtain. Also, the adjacent blackout curtain parts (122,12Γ) of the curtain blind (100) are coupled to each other through the connector to form the blind-type curtain having a ‘U’ shape as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. Thus, the embodiments of the prevent invention may increase the aesthetic sensibility of the blind-type curtain.

[0052] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a blackout state of the embodiment blind-type curtain, and FIG. 12 is a plan view of FIG. 11.

[0053] As illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, with regard to the embodiment curtain blind (100), the light transmitting curtain part (110) and the second blackout curtain part (122) of one curtain blind (100) and the first blackout curtain part (12Γ) of the other adjacent curtain blind are caused to overlap each other by rotation. As a result, the blind-type curtain is in the blackout state. 2016102074 28 May 2017 8 [0054] As described above, when in the curtain state, the external light may be introduced into an indoor space like a general curtain, and when in the blackout state, an effect as if the blackout curtain is drawn may be provided.

[0055] Since the plurality of aforementioned curtain blinds are provided and separated from each other, the washing and repair due to contamination and damage is easy. That is, when the connector of the contaminated or damaged curtain blind is separated, only the contaminated or damaged curtain blind may be separated from the rail. Then, since the separated curtain blind is washed or repaired, or a newly purchased curtain blind is coupled to the connector, only the contaminated or damaged curtain blind may be easily separated and washed or replaced.

[0056] Also, since the described embodiment has the structure in which the upper portions of the plurality of individual curtain blinds are coupled by the connector, even if the wind is blowing, only a portion of the curtain blind may flutter in the wind, and the entire curtain-type blind may be prevented from fluttering in the wind.

[0057] Also, the plurality of curtain blinds may have colors and patterns different from each other to enhance the aesthetic beauty. That is, at least one or more curtain blinds may be selectively applied according to user's preference.

[0058] Hereinabove, although the present invention has described with reference to the drawings and the embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations of the present invention can be made without departing from the technical ideas of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. 2016102074 28 May 2017 9

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 100: Curtain blind 110: Light transmitting curtain part 110': Adjacent light transmitting curtain part 120: Blackout curtain part 121: First blackout curtain part 12Γ: Adjacent first blackout curtain part 122: Second blackout curtain part 122': Adjacent second blackout curtain part 200: Connector 210: First connector 220: Second connector

Claims

1. A blind-type curtain comprising a plurality of curtain blinds, each curtain blind including: a light transmitting curtain part; blackout curtain parts disposed on opposite sides of the light transmitting curtain part; and a connector adapted for attaching blackout curtain parts of adjacent curtain blinds, wherein the connector comprises (i) a first connector member for connection to a first blackout curtain part and a second connector member for connection to a second blackout curtain part of an adjacent curtain blind, and (ii) a rail link having a rail portion, for connection to a curtain rail, and a stem portion pivotally connected to the rail portion, the stem portion operatively connected to the rail portion at one end and to the first and second connector members at another end, such that rotation of the stem portion about a vertical axis causes rotation of the curtain parts about the vertical axis.

2. The blind-type curtain of claim 2, wherein each curtain blind is woven.

3. The blind-type curtain of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the light transmitting curtain part has a thickness less than that of the blackout curtain parts.

4. The blind type curtain of any one of the preceding claims, wherein a slot is formed in the first connector member and a protrusion, adapted for coupling to the slot, is formed on the second connector member.