CA2738956A1 - Systems and methods for deployment of curtains - Google Patents
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A curtain system is described which includes a curtain having a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, a plurality of rods each having a first end, and a curtain release mechanism attached to each rod at the first end thereof. The rod engaging members each include a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem configured for engagement with the curtain release mechanism, and a keyway formed in the stem and proximate the first end of the stem.
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1. A curtain system comprising:
a curtain comprising a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto;
a plurality of rods each comprising a first end; and a curtain release mechanism attached to each said rod at said first end thereof, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said stem configured for engagement with said curtain release mechanism; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem.
a curtain comprising a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto;
a plurality of rods each comprising a first end; and a curtain release mechanism attached to each said rod at said first end thereof, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said stem configured for engagement with said curtain release mechanism; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem.
2. A curtain system according to Claim 1 wherein:
said first end of said stem comprises a yoke; and said curtain release mechanisms each comprise a slot formed therein and extending therethrough, said curtain release mechanisms each comprising a user operable mechanism for retention of said yoke upon insertion into said slot, said user operable mechanism further operable for substantially simultaneous release of said yokes and therefore said curtain from said curtain release mechanisms.
said first end of said stem comprises a yoke; and said curtain release mechanisms each comprise a slot formed therein and extending therethrough, said curtain release mechanisms each comprising a user operable mechanism for retention of said yoke upon insertion into said slot, said user operable mechanism further operable for substantially simultaneous release of said yokes and therefore said curtain from said curtain release mechanisms.
3. A curtain system according to Claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of curtain release mechanisms comprises a first body half, and a second body half, said user operable mechanism held therebeween and further comprising a key aperture therethrough, said first body half and said second body half each comprising a hole formed therein for alignment with said key aperture.
4. A curtain system according to Claim 2 wherein each of said user operable mechanisms comprise:
a tumbler configured for rotation, and positioned between, said first body half and said second body half, said tumbler comprising said key aperture;
a spring latch maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half; and a toggling member maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half and comprising a yoke engaging slot formed therein, said spring latch configured to engage said toggling member and maintain said toggling member in a first position when said tumbler is in a first position operating to retain said yoke and disengage from said toggling member when said tumbler is in a second position operating to release said yoke, components of said toggling member forming said yoke engaging slot formed to have a weight such that said toggling member has a propensity to rotate to free said yoke held therein.
a tumbler configured for rotation, and positioned between, said first body half and said second body half, said tumbler comprising said key aperture;
a spring latch maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half; and a toggling member maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half and comprising a yoke engaging slot formed therein, said spring latch configured to engage said toggling member and maintain said toggling member in a first position when said tumbler is in a first position operating to retain said yoke and disengage from said toggling member when said tumbler is in a second position operating to release said yoke, components of said toggling member forming said yoke engaging slot formed to have a weight such that said toggling member has a propensity to rotate to free said yoke held therein.
5. A curtain system according to Claim 4 wherein at least one of said tumbler, said spring latch, and said toggling member are configured such that if a specific pressure is applied through said yoke, at least one of said tumbler, said spring latch, and said toggling member flexes under the pressure to release said yoke,
6. A curtain system according to Claim 5 wherein the specific pressure ranges from about eight pounds per square inch to about twenty pounds per square inch.
7. A curtain system according to Claim 1 wherein said curtain release mechanism comprises a magnet retained therein, said magnet operable to maintain respective said rods and said curtain release mechanisms in a substantially adjacent orientation when attaching or removing said rod engaging members to or from said curtain release mechanisms.
8. A curtain system according to Claim 1 wherein said yoke comprises:
a U-shaped member; and a cylindrical member extending across an opening associated with said U-shaped member, said cylindrical member configured to engage said user operable mechanism, said keyway proximate said yoke.
a U-shaped member; and a cylindrical member extending across an opening associated with said U-shaped member, said cylindrical member configured to engage said user operable mechanism, said keyway proximate said yoke.
9. A curtain system according to Claim 1 wherein said rod engaging members each comprise:
a first curtain engaging piece extending from said second end of said stem; and a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain rotatably held therebetween.
a first curtain engaging piece extending from said second end of said stem; and a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain rotatably held therebetween.
10. A curtain comprising:
a curtain body; and a plurality of rod engaging members rotatably attached to said curtain body, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end operable for engagement with a curtain release mechanism, said second end operable for the rotatable attachment to said curtain body; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem.
a curtain body; and a plurality of rod engaging members rotatably attached to said curtain body, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end operable for engagement with a curtain release mechanism, said second end operable for the rotatable attachment to said curtain body; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem.
11. A curtain according to Claim 10 wherein:
said second end of said stem comprises a first curtain engaging piece;
and said curtain comprises a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain body rotatably held therebetween.
said second end of said stem comprises a first curtain engaging piece;
and said curtain comprises a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain body rotatably held therebetween.
12. A curtain according to Claim 10 wherein said first end of said stem comprises a yoke, a portion of said yoke operable for engaging the curtain release mechanism.
13. A curtain according to Claim 12 wherein said yoke comprises:
a U-shaped member; and a cylindrical member extending across an opening associated with said U-shaped member, said cylindrical member configured to engage a respective curtain release mechanism.
a U-shaped member; and a cylindrical member extending across an opening associated with said U-shaped member, said cylindrical member configured to engage a respective curtain release mechanism.
14. A curtain system comprising:
a plurality of rods each comprising a first end and a second end, said second end operable for engaging a ceiling track;
a curtain release mechanism attached to each said rod at said first end thereof, each of said curtain release mechanisms comprising a keyway therethrough;
a curtain comprising a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said stem configured for engagement with said curtain release mechanism, said second end configured for engagement with said curtain; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem; and.
a first key for insertion through said curtain release mechanism keyways; and a second key for insertion through said stem keyway.
a plurality of rods each comprising a first end and a second end, said second end operable for engaging a ceiling track;
a curtain release mechanism attached to each said rod at said first end thereof, each of said curtain release mechanisms comprising a keyway therethrough;
a curtain comprising a plurality of rod engaging members attached thereto, said rod engaging members each comprising:
a stem comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said stem configured for engagement with said curtain release mechanism, said second end configured for engagement with said curtain; and a keyway formed in said stem and proximate said first end of said stem; and.
a first key for insertion through said curtain release mechanism keyways; and a second key for insertion through said stem keyway.
15. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein said first end of said stem comprises a yoke, a portion of said yoke operable for engaging the curtain release mechanism.
16. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein rotation of said first key operates said curtain release mechanism to release said rod engaging members therefrom.
17. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein said first and said second key, when inserted through said curtain release mechanism keyways and said stem keyways, respectively, are operable for a user to accomplish substantially simultaneous insertion of said rod engaging members into respective said curtain release mechanisms.
18. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein said curtain release mechanism comprises a magnet retained therein, said magnet operable to maintain respective said rods and said curtain release mechanisms in a substantially adjacent orientation when attaching or removing said rod engaging members to or from said curtain release mechanisms.
19. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein:
said second end of said stem comprises a first curtain engaging piece;
and said curtain system comprises a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain rotatably held therebetween.
said second end of said stem comprises a first curtain engaging piece;
and said curtain system comprises a second curtain engaging piece configured for snap fit engagement with said first curtain engaging piece with a portion of said curtain rotatably held therebetween.
20. A curtain system according to Claim 14 wherein each said curtain release mechanism comprises:
a first body half;
a second body half;
a tumbler configured for rotation, and positioned between, said first body half and said second body half, said tumbler comprising said keyway;
a spring latch maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half; and a toggling member maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half and comprising an engaging slot formed therein, said spring latch configured to engage said toggling member and maintain said toggling member in a first position when said tumbler is in a first position operating to retain said first end of said stem and disengage from said toggling member when said tumbler is in a second position operating to release said first end of said stem, components of said toggling member forming said engaging slot formed to have a weight such that said toggling member has a propensity to rotate to free said first end of said stem held therein.
a first body half;
a second body half;
a tumbler configured for rotation, and positioned between, said first body half and said second body half, said tumbler comprising said keyway;
a spring latch maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half; and a toggling member maintained in position between said first body half and said second body half and comprising an engaging slot formed therein, said spring latch configured to engage said toggling member and maintain said toggling member in a first position when said tumbler is in a first position operating to retain said first end of said stem and disengage from said toggling member when said tumbler is in a second position operating to release said first end of said stem, components of said toggling member forming said engaging slot formed to have a weight such that said toggling member has a propensity to rotate to free said first end of said stem held therein.
21. A curtain system according to Claim 20 wherein at least one of said tumbler, said spring latch, and said toggling member are configured such that if a specific pressure is applied through said first end of said stem, at least one of said tumbler, said spring latch, and said toggling member flexes under the pressure to release said first end of said stem
22. A curtain system according to Claim 21 wherein the specific pressure ranges from about eight pounds per square inch to about twenty pounds per square inch.
23. A curtain system according to Claim 20 wherein said first end of said stem comprises a yoke and said engaging slot comprises a yoke engaging slot.
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