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CURTAIN BLIND
ABSTRACT
In one aspect there is disclosed a curtain blind (100) for operative detachable attachment
to one or more other curtain blinds of a blind-type curtain. The curtain blind (100)
comprises a single light transmitting curtain part (110) and two blackout curtain parts
(120) connected to the light transmitting part. A single blackout curtain part (120) is
disposed on opposite sides of the single light transmitting curtain part (110).
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[0001] This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10
2015-0007577, filed on January 15, 2015 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2015
0190145 filed on December 30, 2015, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a curtain blind, a connector for a blind-type
curtain and a blind-type curtain comprising the same, and more particularly, to a
connector for a blind-type curtain, which connects a plurality of curtain blinds to one
another such that the curtain blinds can be individually separated for washing or
replacement purpose and it is easy to control between light transmitting state and
blackout state, and which has an extension plate configured to allow the curtain blinds
to form a U-shape easily, and a blind-type curtain having the connector.
[0003] Curtains are draperies used for covering windows or doors. Such curtains
may be generally categorized into a light transmitting curtain through which external
light is passed, and a blackout type curtain by which external light is blocked. Since the
curtains are categorized in the manner described above, it is inconvenient because a user
has to select either of the light transmitting curtain or the blackout type curtain, and if
the blackout type curtain is necessary while using the light transmitting curtain, the user
has to remove the light transmitting curtain and arrange the blackout type curtain instead.
[0004] Blinds may be used instead of curtains to address the shortcomings
mentioned above, in which case the user is able to control light transmitting state and
the blackout state by adjusting an angle of rotation of the verticals. However, since the
blind is made of a material different from the net material that is usually used for
curtains, the user will not have the same effect as he or she is using curtains. There also
is a problem that when the conventional curtains or blinds are contaminated or
deformed, the user has to separate the entire curtains or blinds from the rail to wash,
repair, or replace the same.
[0005] Accordingly, in order to address inconvenience of the user, curtain is
necessary, in which it is possible to adjust the light transmitting state and the blackout
state with only one curtain, and it is easy to wash, repair, or replace in the event
contamination or deformation occurs.
[0006] It is an object of the invention at least to ameliorate the above problems or to
provide a useful alternative.
[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, a connector for a blind-type curtain is
provided such that, in a plurality of curtain blinds including a light transmitting curtain
part and blackout curtain parts provided on both sides of the light transmitting curtain
part, the connector is provided on the blackout curtain parts to fasten adjacent blackout
curtain parts to each other, and includes: a first clip plate having a first base plate, and a first fastening member protruding from one region of one surface of the first base plate; and a second clip plate having a second base plate having a corresponding shape to the first base plate, a second fastening member formed on one region of one surface of the second base plate to be coupled with the first fastening member, and a connection ring extending upwardly from a center of an edge of the second base plate.
[0008] In another exemplary embodiment, a blind-type curtain including a plurality
of curtain blinds is provided, in which the curtain blinds may include a light
transmitting curtain part and blackout curtain parts which are provided on both sides of
the light transmitting curtain part and which are fastened with the blackout curtain parts
adjacent thereto by a connector, and in which the connector may include: a first clip
plate having a first base plate, and a first fastening member protruding from one region
of one surface of the first base plate; and a second clip plate having a second base plate
having a corresponding shape to the first base plate, a second fastening member formed
on one region of one surface of the second base plate to be coupled with the first
fastening member, and a connection ring extending upwardly from a center of an edge
of the second base plate.
[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, a first clip plate having a spike protruding
from the other region of one surface of the first base plate; and a spike coupling hole
formed in the other region of one surface of the second base plate to be coupled with the
spike, may be additionally included.
[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, a first extension plate extending from one
edge of the first base plate; and a second extension plate extending from one edge of the second base plate and having a corresponding shape to the first extension plate may be included. When the curtain blinds are in a curtain state by the first extension plate and the second extension plate, the light transmitting curtain part may be kept in a U-shape.
[0011] The first extension plate and the second extension plate may be elastic
members.
[0012] The curtain blinds may be woven, and the light transmitting curtain part may
have a less thickness than the blackout curtain parts.
[0013] Further, the connector may be provided on an upper portion of the blackout
curtain parts, and a connection ring to be connected with a curtain rail may be formed
on an upper portion of the connector. The connector may include a first connector
having a slit formed therein, and a second connector having a projection formed thereon
to be fastened with the slit.
[0014] An angle of rotation of the curtain blinds may be controlled with the
connector. A plurality of curtain blinds may have different colors and patterns from
each other, and may additionally include a weight detachably attached to a lower end of
the curtain blinds.
[0015] The present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a connector for a
blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which adjacent blackout
curtain parts are fastened with each other by the connector such that the blind-type
curtain has a rounded shape with enhanced aesthetic appeal.
[0016] In addition, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which an extension plate is formed, extending on an edge of the connector such that the blind type curtain can be easily formed into a U-shape.
[0017] In addition, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which
light is transmitted in the curtain state, while blackout curtain effect can be provided
upon rotation (i.e., upon adjustment of angle of the vertical) while the adjacent blackout
curtain parts are fastened with each other by the connector.
[0018] In addition, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which a
plurality of curtain blinds can be individually separated and can be individually washed
and repaired when contamination or damage occurs.
[0019] In addition, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which
further enhanced aesthetic appeal can be provided, since a weight is provided at a lower
end of the curtain blinds to tightly pull the curtain blinds.
[0020] In addition, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which
further enhanced aesthetic appeal can be provided, since a plurality of curtain blinds can
be individually separated and thus can have different colors and patterns from one
another.
[0021] Accordingly, the present disclosure in a preferred embodiment provides a
connector for a blind-type curtain and a blind-type curtain having the same, in which a perfect U-shaped blind-type curtain can be provided by forming, on the connector, an extension plate for supporting the light transmitting curtain part.
[0022] In yet a further aspect there is disclosed connector for a blind-type curtain,
the connector including:
a first connector member for location on a first side of a blind-type curtain
part, the first connector member having (i) a first base, and (ii) a first coupling
formation outwardly extending from the first base;
a second connector member operatively associated with the first connector
member and operatively adapted for location on an opposite side of the blind-type
curtain part, the second connector member having (i) a second base, and (ii) a second
coupling formation operatively adapted to couple with the first coupling formation to
secure the connector to the blind-type curtain; and
a rail connector operatively associated with the first and second connector
members and operatively adapted to secure the first and second connector members to a
curtain rail, the rail connector including (a) a rail portion adapted for connection to the
curtain rail, and (b) a stem adapted for connection to the rail portion at one end and to
the first and second connector members at another end, the stem being adapted to
undergo pivotal movement about a vertical axis whereby rotation of the stem causes
pivotal movement of the first and second connector members about the vertical axis.
[0023] Preferably the first connector member includes a plurality of spikes.
[0024] Preferably the second connector member includes a plurality of spike
receiving holes.
[0025] Preferably the first coupling formation includes a plurality of clips.
[0026] Preferably the second coupling formation includes a plurality of clip holes,
the clip holes operatively adapted to be engaged by a clip.
[0027] According to a further aspect there is disclosed herein a blind-type curtain
including:
(a) a plurality of blind-type curtain members; each blind-type curtain
member including (i) a light transmitting curtain part, and (ii) a first and second
blackout curtain part located on opposite sides of the light transmitting part; and
(b) at least one connector as discussed above attached to each of the first and
second blackout curtain parts.
[0028] Preferably the blind-type curtain members are woven.
[0029] Preferably the black-out curtain parts are thicker than the light transmitting
curtain part.
[0030] According to yet a further aspect there is disclosed herein a curtain blind for
operative detachable attachment to one or more other curtain blinds of a blind-type
curtain, the curtain blind comprising:
a single light transmitting curtain part; and
two blackout curtain parts connected to the light transmitting part,
wherein a single blackout curtain part is disposed on opposite sides of the
single light transmitting curtain part.
[0031] Preferably the light transmitting curtain part and the blackout curtain parts
are woven.
[0032] Preferably the light transmitting curtain part has a thickness less than that of
the blackout curtain parts.
[0033] Preferably the light transmitting curtain part includes a woven net.
[0034] Preferably the two blackout curtain parts are woven together with the light
transmitting curtain part.
According to a further aspect there is disclosed a curtain blind for operative detachable
attachment to a second curtain blind of a blind-type curtain, the curtain blind
comprising (i) a single light transmitting curtain part and (ii) two woven blackout
curtain parts connected to the light transmitting part, a single blackout curtain part being
disposed on opposite sides of the single light transmitting curtain part, wherein the
width of each of the two woven blackout curtain parts is of greater dimension than half
the width of the light transmitting curtain part,
wherein the second curtain blind comprises (i) a single light transmitting
curtain part and (ii) two woven blackout curtain parts connected to the light transmitting
part, a single blackout curtain part being disposed on opposite sides of the single light
transmitting curtain part, wherein one blackout curtain part of the curtain blind is
adapted to be operatively detachably attached to one blackout curtain part of the second
curtain blind, wherein the width of each of the two woven blackout curtain parts of the
second curtain blind is of greater dimension than half the width of the light transmitting
curtain part of the second curtain blind,
wherein the curtain blind and the second curtain blind are operatively
adapted to pivot about vertical axes so as to be located in an open curtain state, a closed blackout state and a plurality of light transmitting states between the open curtain state and the closed blackout state, wherein in the open curtain state (i) the curtain blind viewed from a longitudinal end has a substantially U-shaped configuration with the blackout curtain parts of the curtain blind defining opposing legs of the U-shaped configuration of the curtain blind and the light transmitting curtain part of the curtain blind defining a curved portion of the U-shaped configuration of the curtain blind, and (ii) the second curtain blind viewed from a longitudinal end has a substantially U-shaped configuration with the blackout curtain parts of the second curtain blind defining opposing legs of the U shaped configuration of the second curtain part and the light transmitting curtain part of the second curtain blind defining a curved portion of the U-shaped configuration of the second curtain blind, and wherein in the blackout state the curtain blind and the second curtain blind are configured so that the light transmitting curtain part and one of the blackout curtain parts of the curtain blind overlap with one of the blackout curtain parts of the second curtain blind, wherein the curtain blind includes a connector operatively adapted to detachably attach an operative upper part of the curtain blind to an operative upper part of the second curtain blind, the connector including a first connector plate for operative location on a blackout curtain part of the curtain blind and a second connector plate for operative location on a blackout curtain part of the second curtain blind, the first connector plate adapted for detachable attachment to the second connector plate, wherein the first connector plate includes a first connector formation operatively associated with a corresponding second connector formation of the second connector plate, the first connector formation adapted for detachable coupling with the second connector formation, and wherein the first connector plate includes a plurality of outwardly extending spikes operatively associated with corresponding spike receiving holes of the second connector plate.
[0035] Preferably the width of each of the two woven blackout curtain parts are at
least half the width of the light transmitting curtain part.
[0036] The above and/or other aspects of the present inventive concept will be more
apparent by describing certain exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept
with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a curtain blind according to a first exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0038] FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views of a connector for a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first clip plate of a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0040] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second clip plate of a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0041] FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views of a first connector for a blind-type curtain according to a modified example of a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0042] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second connector for a blind-type curtain
according to a modified example of a first exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0043] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state of a curtain of a blind-type
curtain according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0044] FIG. 10 is a top view of FIG. 9;
[0045] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a blind-type curtain in a blackout
state according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0046] FIG. 12 is a top view of FIG. 11;
[0047] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a curtain blind according to a second
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0048] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a blind-type curtain connector
according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0049] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating a blind-type curtain connector
being connected to a rail ring, according to a second exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0050] FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a blind-type curtain connector
coupled according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0051] FIGS. 17 to 27 are perspective views illustrating a blind-type curtain
connector coupled according to a modified example of a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0052] FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a blind-type curtain in a curtain
state according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 29 is
a top view of FIG. 28; and
[0053] FIG. 30 is a top view illustrating a blind-type curtain in a blackout state
according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0054] Certain exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept will now
be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0055] However, the present disclosure is not limited to the exemplary
embodiments described below, but may be implemented in a variety of forms different
from each other. The exemplary embodiments are provided to complete the disclosure
and to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the present inventive concept. In the
following description, same drawing reference numerals are used for the same
components even in different drawings.
[0056] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a curtain blind according to a first exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a blind-type curtain according to a first exemplary
embodiment includes a plurality of curtain blinds 100, and connectors 200 for
connecting a plurality of separate curtain blinds 100 to one another.
[0058] The curtain blind 100 is one unit set that constructs a blind-type curtain. In
an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of such curtain blinds 100 may be used to construct a blind-type curtain. According to an exemplary embodiment, the curtain blind 100 includes a light transmitting curtain part 110, and blackout curtain parts 120 provided on both sides of the light transmitting curtain part 110, respectively.
[0059] The light transmitting curtain part 110 may be woven into a form of a net
that allows external light to penetrate thereinto. The light transmitting curtain part 110
may be fabricated into a rectangular shape, and may be added with a variety of colors
and patterns. Further, the light transmitting curtain parts 110 of a plurality of curtain
blinds 100 may or may not have identical color or pattern, or these may have identical
pattern and different colors, or identical color and different patterns.
[0060] The blackout curtain parts 120 may be provided on both sides of the light
transmitting curtain part 110. Accordingly, the light transmitting curtain part 110
together with the blackout curtain parts 120 construct one curtain blind 100. The
blackout curtain parts 120 include a first blackout curtain part 121 and a second
blackout curtain part 122 provided on both sides of the light transmitting curtain part
110, respectively. The blackout curtain parts 120 may have a greater thickness than the
light transmitting curtain part 110 and thus provide a more blackout effect than the light
transmitting curtain part 110. However, according to an exemplary embodiment, the
blackout curtain parts 120 do not completely shield the light as a general blackout
curtain does. That is, the blackout curtain parts 120 may have a greater thickness than
the light transmitting curtain part 110 so as to block the light slightly more than the light
transmitting curtain part 110. Of course, the exemplary embodiments are not limited to
the example provided above. Accordingly, the blackout curtain parts 120 may be formed so as to completely block the light. Further, the blackout curtain parts 120 may preferably be fabricated into the same rectangular shape as the light transmitting curtain part 110. The blackout curtain parts 120 may be separately fabricated and connected to the light transmitting curtain part 110, although it would be more effective that the blackout curtain parts 120 are woven together with the light transmitting curtain part
110.
[0061] The connectors 200 are provided to fasten adjacent blackout curtain parts
120 to each other. In an exemplary embodiment, fastening of the connectors 200 causes
the light transmitting curtain part 110 to bend, whereby the curtain blind 100 has a U
shape. To this purpose, the connectors 200 include a first connector 210 provided at the
first blackout curtain part 121, and a second connector 220 provided at the second
blackout curtain part 122. Further, connecting rings are formed on upper sides of the
connectors 200 to be engaged with the rail installed on ceiling, and so on. It is possible
to control an angle of rotation of the curtain blind 100 by rotating via the connecting
rings. Since the present disclosure relates to a curtain, it is of course possible that, like
other general curtains, the blind-type curtain according to the exemplary embodiment
may be open or closed in a lateral direction by moving the curtain blind 100 on the rail.
[0062] FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views of a connector for a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Further, FIG. 4 is a
perspective view of a first clip plate of a blind-type curtain according to a first
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second clip plate of a blind-type curtain according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0063] Referring to FIG. 2, the connectors 200 are provided to fasten the curtain
blind 100 to the rail, and the connectors 200 are fastened to upper portions of the
blackout curtain parts 120 in a clip form. Further, the connectors 200 fastened to the
upper portions of the blackout curtain parts 120 in clip form may be engaged with the
rail through the connecting rings such that the curtain blind 100 is fastened to the rail
via the connectors 200. FIG. 2 shows an example where the connector is coupled by the
hook, in which case only one connecting ring is sufficient. FIG. 3 shows an example
where the hook is removed and the two connecting rings are connected to the rail ring
212.
[0064] 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 parts 120, and a second clip plate contacting the other surface of the upper
portion of the blackout curtain parts 120, and a connection ring formed on the upper
portions of the first and second clip plates. Further, a rail ring 212 coupled to the rail is
fastened to the connection ring such that the blackout curtain part 120 is fastened to the
rail through the connector 200. In an example, the rail ring 212 and the connecting ring
are detachably attached. Further, at least one connector 200 may be fastened to the rail
ring 212 through a connection ring. That is, although only one connection ring is
illustrated as being connected to the rail ring 212 in the drawing, exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto, and accordingly, two or more connection rings may be connected to the rail ring 212 at a time.
[0065] Meanwhile, while FIG. 5 shows only the hooks on the second clip plate for
fastening with the first clip plate, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Accordingly, the opposing surfaces of the first clip plate and the second clip plate may
be provided with a plurality of projections such as spikes formed thereon to hold the
blackout curtain parts 120 securely.
[0066] The first clip plate and the second clip plate respectively include a concave
portion, and a convex portion having a diameter at a tip thereof that is greater than the
diameter of the concave portion to be force-fit with each other, with the upper portion of
the blackout curtain part 120 interposed therebetween. Further, at least one of the first
clip plate and the second clip plate may have, on an outer side thereof, a concave
portion or a convex portion having a diameter at a tip thereof that is greater than the
diameter of the concave portion so as to fasten adjacent connectors 200 with each other.
In an example, when the concave portion is formed on the outer side of the first clip
plate, it is preferable that the convex portion is formed on the outer side of the second
clip plate.
[0067] However, the present disclosure is not limited to the example provided
above. Accordingly, it is also possible that adjacent connectors 200 are fastened to each
other by the slits and the projections, instead of force-fitting by the concave and convex
portions.
[0068] FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing a first connector for a blind
type curtain according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0069] The first connector 210 may be attached to the upper portion of the first
blackout curtain part 121, and as shown in FIG. 6A, one side of the slit may be open so
that the second connector 220 may be fastened in a direction in which the slit is opened,
or as shown in FIG. 6B, the slits may have a different lateral diameter in certain part so
that the second connector 220 is inserted into the corresponding slit part. However, the
present disclosure is not limited to the example provided above. Accordingly, as shown
in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the vertical diameter of a certain part of the slits may be formed
differently.
[0070] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second connector for a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0071] As shown in FIG. 8, the second connector 220 may have a projection having
a large diameter at the tip thereof such that the corresponding projection may be
fastened to the slit of the first connector 210.
[0072] As described above, while it is exemplified herein that the blackout curtain
parts 120 are fastened to each other by fastening of the projections and the slits, the
present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, a snap button, a Velcro tape, a magnet,
a hook, or the like may be used for fastening of the blackout curtain parts 120. That is,
the present disclosure is not limited to any specific fastening structure as long as it can
achieve the object of fastening the adjacent blackout curtain parts 120 to each other.
[0073] Meanwhile, in an exemplary embodiment, a weight may be additionally
provided for promoting the aesthetic appeal of the curtain blind 100.
[0074] The weight is provided at the lower end of the curtain blind 100 so that the
curtain blind 100 is tightly pulled by the weight of the weight. Further, according to the
present disclosure, the possibility that the curtain blind 100 is influenced by the wind
can be minimized, and aesthetic appeal can be further increased.
[0075] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a curtain state of a blind-type curtain
according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 10 is a
top view of FIG. 9.
[0076] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in an exemplary embodiment, a blind-type
curtain is fabricated, including a plurality of curtain blinds 100 described above.
Further, adjacent blackout curtain parts 122, 121' of the curtain blind 100 are fastened
to each other with a connector to thus form a U-shaped blind-type curtain as shown in
FIGS. 8 and 9. Accordingly, the present disclosure can increase the aesthetic appeal of
the blind-type curtain.
[0077] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a blind-type curtain in a blackout
state according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 12
is a top view of FIG. 11.
[0078] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, according to an exemplary embodiment, the
rotation of the curtain blind 100 causes the light transmitting curtain part 110 and the
second blackout curtain part 122 of the curtain blind 100 to be overlapped with the first blackout curtain part 121' of another curtain blind 100 adjacent thereto. Accordingly, the blind-type curtain according to the present disclosure is switched to a blackout state.
[0079] As described above, in some exemplary embodiments, when in a curtain
state, the blind-type curtain may allow external light to be introduced into the room like
a general curtain does, and when in a blackout state, the blind-type curtain may provide
the same effect as a blackout curtain.
[0080] Meanwhile, in some exemplary embodiments, a plurality of curtain blinds
described above are provided, and since they are separated from each other, washing
and repair due to contamination or damage are easy. That is, what is needed is to
separate the connector of the contaminated or damaged curtain blinds and separate only
the contaminated or damaged curtain blinds from the rail, and then fasten the separated
curtain blinds, which may have been washed or repaired, or newly purchased curtain
blinds again with the connectors. Accordingly, it is easy to separate only the
contaminated or damaged curtain blinds and wash or replace them.
[0081] Further, in some exemplary embodiments, by a structure in which a plurality
of separate curtain blinds from each other are fastened to each other at the upper
portions by means of connectors, only some curtain blinds are blown in the wind even
when the wind blows, and a possibility that the entire curtain type blind is blowing in
the wind can be prevented.
[0082] Further, the colors of the plurality of curtain blinds may be different from
each other, or the patterns may be varied to promote the aesthetic appeal. That is, in some exemplary embodiments, one or more curtain blinds may be selected and applied according to the user's taste.
[0083] Next, a curtain blind according to a second exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure having an extension plate formed at a connector will be described
with reference to the drawings. The elements or operations of the curtain blind that
overlaps those already described above according to the first exemplary embodiment of
the present disclosure will be omitted or described as brief as possible for the sake of
brevity.
[0084] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a curtain blind according to a second
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0085] As illustrated in FIG. 13, the blind-type curtain according to the second
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a curtain blind 100, and a
connector 200 which connects a plurality of separate curtain blinds 100 and which has
an extension plate formed thereon to support the light transmitting curtain part 110. The
curtain blind 100 will not be redundantly described below, as it is identical to that of the
blind-type curtain according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure described
above.
[0086] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a connector for a blind-type curtain
according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Further, FIG.
is a perspective view showing a connector for a blind-type curtain being connected to
a rail ring, according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and
FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a connector for a blind-type curtain coupled
according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0087] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the connector 200 is fastened to the upper
portion of the blackout curtain parts 120 in a clip form. Further, the connectors 200
fastened to the upper portions of the blackout curtain parts 120 in clip form may be
engaged with the rail through the connecting rings such that the curtain blind 100 is
fastened to the rail via the connectors 200.
[0088] Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16, the connector 200 includes a first clip plate 210
contacting one surface of the upper portion of the blackout curtain parts 120, and a
second clip plate 220 contacting the other surface of the upper portion of the blackout
curtain parts 120.
[0089] The first clip plate 210 includes a first base plate 212 having a rectangular
shape, a first extension plate 214 extending from one edge of the first base plate 212, a
hook protruding from one region of one surface of the first base plate 212, and a spike
218 protruding from the other region of one surface of the first base plate 212.
[0090] The first base plate 212 has a rectangular shape as described above, and is
divided into a first base plate upper portion 212b as an upper region where the hook 216
is formed, and a first base plate lower portion 212a as a lower region where the spike
218 is formed. The first extension plate 214 is formed at one edge of the first base plate
lower portion 212a.
[0091] The first extension plate 214 extends from the first base plate 212 and
supports the blackout curtain part 120 on the side surface of the first base plate 212.
According to some exemplary embodiments, the light transmitting curtain part 110 is
curved by the fastening of the connector 200 so that the curtain blind 100 is formed into
a U-shape, but when there is no first extension plate 214 at the connector 200, the U
shape will not be formed properly. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, an
extension plate is formed on the base plate, and the first base plate lower portion 212a
and the second base plate lower portion 222a are overlapped each other to support the
blackout curtain parts 120, and the first extension plate 214 and the second extension
plate 224 support the light transmitting curtain part 110 so that the curtain blind 100 can
easily be formed into a U-shape.
[0092] Meanwhile, although it is exemplified herein that the first extension plate
214 and the second extension plate 224 are extended on the first base plate 212 and the
second base plate 222, respectively, exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto.
That is, an elastic member serving as an extension plate may be provided between the
first base plate 212 and the second base plate 222 such that the light transmitting curtain
part 110 may be more easily formed into a U-shape by the elastic bending. In an
example, the elastic member has a shape in which the first base plate lower portion 212a
and the first extension plate 214 are connected. Of course, only the first extension plate
214 extending from the first base plate lower portion 212a may be formed of an elastic
member, or both the first extension plate 214 and the second extension plate 224 may be
formed of an elastic member.
[0093] Further, in some exemplary embodiments, the lower edges of the first base
plate 212 and the first extension plate 214, and the second base plate 222 and the second extension plate 224 may be formed in a wavy shape, that is, in a continuous pattern of half circles such that wrinkling of the blackout curtain parts 120 at the boundary between the first clip plate 210 and the second clip plate 220 is prevented.
[0094] Meanwhile, in some exemplary embodiments, the first clip plate 210 and the
second clip plate 220 may have the fastening structure as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8.
[0095] FIGS. 17 to 27 are perspective views showing a connector for a blind-type
curtain coupled according to a modified example of the second exemplary embodiment
of the present disclosure.
[0096] Meanwhile, in some exemplary embodiments, a modified form of a
connector for a blind-type curtain may be provided, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 27. This
may include the edge of the connector 200 rounded as shown in FIG. 17, or the edge of
the connector 200 chamfered as shown in FIG. 18. Further, the modified form may
include the edge of the connector 200 formed into a stepped shape as shown in FIG. 19,
or both edges of the connector 200 angled as shown in FIG. 20. Further, the modified
form may include rounded one edge of the connector 200 and angled other edge of the
connector 200, as shown in FIG. 21. Of course, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 27, in the
above-described modified examples, the connection ring may be formed on the second
base plate upper portion 222b without protruding upward.
[0097] FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a curtain state of a blind-type
curtain according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and
FIG. 29 is a top view of FIG. 28.
[0098] As shown in FIG. 9, the related blind-type curtain does not properly
maintain the U-shape, whereas in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, a perfect U-shaped blind-type curtain is formed in which
the adjacent blackout curtain parts 122, 121' of the curtain blind 100 are fastened to
each other with the connector. Accordingly, in some exemplary embodiments, the
aesthetic appeal of the blind-type curtain can be further increased.
[0099] FIG. 30 is a top view illustrating a blind-type curtain in a blackout state
according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00100] As shown in FIG. 30, in some exemplary embodiments, by the rotation of
the curtain blind 100, the light transmitting curtain part 110 of one curtain blind 100, the
second blackout curtain part 122, and the first blackout curtain part 121' of another
curtain blind adjacent thereto are overlapped with each other. Accordingly, the blind
type curtain according to the present disclosure is switched to a blackout state.
[00101] As described above, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can
provide a perfect U-shaped blind-type curtain by forming, on the connector, an
extension plate for supporting the light transmitting curtain part.
[00102] The present disclosure has been described in detail. However, it should be
understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating
preferred embodiments of the disclosure, are given by way of illustration only, since
various changes and modifications within the scope of the disclosure will become
apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
Claims (5)
1. A curtain blind for operative detachable attachment to a second curtain blind of
a blind-type curtain, the curtain blind comprising (i) a single light transmitting curtain
part and (ii) two woven blackout curtain parts connected to the light transmitting part, a
single blackout curtain part being disposed on opposite sides of the single light
transmitting curtain part, wherein the width of each of the two woven blackout curtain
parts is of greater dimension than half the width of the light transmitting curtain part,
wherein the second curtain blind comprises (i) a single light transmitting
curtain part and (ii) two woven blackout curtain parts connected to the light transmitting
part, a single blackout curtain part being disposed on opposite sides of the single light
transmitting curtain part, wherein one blackout curtain part of the curtain blind is
adapted to be operatively detachably attached to one blackout curtain part of the second
curtain blind, wherein the width of each of the two woven blackout curtain parts of the
second curtain blind is of greater dimension than half the width of the light transmitting
curtain part of the second curtain blind,
wherein the curtain blind and the second curtain blind are operatively adapted
to pivot about vertical axes so as to be located in an open curtain state, a closed blackout
state and a plurality of light transmitting states between the open curtain state and the
closed blackout state,
wherein in the open curtain state (i) the curtain blind viewed from a
longitudinal end has a substantially U-shaped configuration with the blackout curtain
parts of the curtain blind defining opposing legs of the U-shaped configuration of the curtain blind and the light transmitting curtain part of the curtain blind defining a curved portion of the U-shaped configuration of the curtain blind, and (ii) the second curtain blind viewed from a longitudinal end has a substantially U-shaped configuration with the blackout curtain parts of the second curtain blind defining opposing legs of the U shaped configuration of the second curtain part and the light transmitting curtain part of the second curtain blind defining a curved portion of the U-shaped configuration of the second curtain blind, wherein in the blackout state the curtain blind and the second curtain blind are configured so that the light transmitting curtain part and one of the blackout curtain parts of the curtain blind overlap with one of the blackout curtain parts of the second curtain blind, wherein the curtain blind includes a connector operatively adapted to detachably attach an operative upper part of the curtain blind to an operative upper part of the second curtain blind, the connector including a first connector plate for operative location on a blackout curtain part of the curtain blind and a second connector plate for operative location on a blackout curtain part of the second curtain blind, the first connector plate adapted for detachable attachment to the second connector plate, wherein the first connector plate includes a first connector formation operatively associated with a corresponding second connector formation of the second connector plate, the first connector formation adapted for detachable coupling with the second connector formation, and wherein the first connector plate includes a plurality of outwardly extending spikes operatively associated with corresponding spike receiving holes of the second connector plate.
2. The curtain blind of claim 1, wherein the light transmitting curtain part has a
thickness less than that of the blackout curtain parts.
3. The curtain blind of any one of the preceding claims wherein the light
transmitting curtain part includes a woven net.
4. The curtain blind of any one of the preceding claims wherein the two blackout
curtain parts are woven together with the light transmitting curtain part.
KILMALLOCK (ACT) Pty Ltd Patent Attorneys for the Applicants Meyer West IP
FIG. 1 1/16
FIG. 3 FIG. 2 2/16
FIG.
5 FIG. 4 3/16
FIG. 6 4/16
FIG. 8 FIG. 7 5/16
FIG. 9
FIG. 10 6/16
FIG. 11 7/16
FIG. 12 8/16
FIG. 13 9/16
FIG. 15 FIG. 14 10/16
FIG. 17 FIG. 16 11/16
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