AU760920B2

AU760920B2 - Support rail set for window shade and the like

Info

Publication number: AU760920B2
Application number: AU16346/01A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Chang Han Shen
Original assignee: Gee Mei Handicraft Co Ltd
Current assignee: Gee Mei Handicraft Co Ltd
Priority date: 2001-01-18
Filing date: 2001-01-18
Publication date: 2003-05-22
Anticipated expiration: 2021-01-18
Also published as: AU1634601A

Description

SUPPORT RAIL SET FOR WINDOW SHADE AND THE LIKE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a support rail set, and more particularly to a support rail set that is designed to support a window shade and the like.

2. Description of Related Art The conventional support rail set of the window shade and the like are composed of component parts which can not be adjusted to fit the window shades of various sizes.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is the primary objective of the present inventionto provide a support rail set comprising a locating piece, a control member, and an assisting member. The control member and the assisting member can be adjustably located by the locating piece S without the use of the prefabricated structure.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide a support rail set enabling a cord to be set up through the control member and the assisting member such that the roller of the :i *assisting member turns along with the cord at the time when the to cord is pulled.

BRIEF DESCIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the present invention.

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FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a partial sectional view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows another partial sectional view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic view of the present invention in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As shown in FIGS. 1-5, a support rail set embodied in the present invention is intended for use along with a window shade 18 which is provided with a cord 16. The support rail set of the present ,o invention comprises a main body 10, a control member 11, an assisting member 12, a plurality of hooks 17, and a plurality of o screws 14.

*..The main body 10 is of a rodlike construction and is c-shaped its cross section.

S The control member 11 is of a rectangular construction and is "provided with a locating rod of an appropriate curvature, a roller, a fixed roller, and a locating piece 13. The control member 11 is further provided with three round holes 112 which are arranged equidistantly and horizontally, and a rod body 111 of an inverted to u-shaped construction. The rod body 111 is inserted into the control member 11 such that both ends of the rod body 111 are held in two of the round holes 112.

The assisting member 12 is provided with a retaining ring and a roller 121. The assisting member 12 is fastened with the 2G main body 10 by the locating piece 13 in conjunction with a fastening screw. The cord 16 is disposed between the roller 121 and the main body 10 such that the roller 121 is actuated to turn at the time when the cord 16 is pulled.

The hooks 17 are designed to catch the retaining ring 15 and are provided at one end with a threaded portion which can be fastened onto the wall or ceiling.

The screws 14 are used to fasten the control member 11 and the assisting member 12 with the main body The assisting member 12 is adjusted in position in accordance with the size of the window shade 18. As a result, it is not necessary to prefabricate the locating holes in the main body S In light of the cord 16 being wound around the roller 121 of the assisting member 12, the action of the cord 16 is assisted by the roller 121 of the assisting member 12. The rod body 111 of the control member 11 prevents the damage to the edges of the control member 11 and the severance of the cord 16.

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Claims

1.A support rail set for a window shade and the like, said support rail set comprising: a main body of a rodlike construction and having a C-shaped cross section; a control member of a rectangular construction and provided with a locating rod of a curvature, a roller, a fixed roller, and a locating piece, said control member further provided with a plurality of round holes which are arranged equidistantly and horizontally, and a rod body of an inverted u-shaped construction, said rod body being inserted into said control member in such a manner that both ends of said rod body are held securely in two of said round holes; an assisting member provided with a retaining ring and a roller and fastened with said main body by said Locating piece of said control member in conjunction with a fastening screw, said roller .being actuated to turn by a cord of the window shade, the cord being disposed between said roller and said main body; a plurality of hooks, with each being designed to catch said retaining ring of said assisting member, said hooks being provided at one end with a threaded portion whereby said threaded portion is fastened onto a wall or ceiling; and 000.,a plurality of screws for fastening said control member and o o said assisting member with said main body. ooo i

2. A support rail for a window shade and the like, the support rail substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Dated 18 January, 2001 Gee Mei Handicraft Company Limited Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/Nominated Person SPRUSON FERGUSON o.oo *ooo [R:\LIBLL] 10517.speci.doc:vjp