EP0159812A3 - A vertical blind headrail end cap and assembly including such an end cap - Google Patents

A vertical blind headrail end cap and assembly including such an end cap Download PDF

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EP0159812A3
EP0159812A3 EP85301972A EP85301972A EP0159812A3 EP 0159812 A3 EP0159812 A3 EP 0159812A3 EP 85301972 A EP85301972 A EP 85301972A EP 85301972 A EP85301972 A EP 85301972A EP 0159812 A3 EP0159812 A3 EP 0159812A3
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Prior art keywords
end cap
assembly including
vertical blind
blind headrail
headrail
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EP0159812B1 (en
EP0159812A2 (en
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Herman Oskam
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Hunter Douglas Industries BV
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/68—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
    • E06B9/76—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive using crank handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E06B9/323—Structure or support of upper box
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/36—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with vertical lamellae ; Supporting rails therefor
    • E06B9/361—Transmissions located at the end of the supporting rail

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Blinds (AREA)
  • Shafts, Cranks, Connecting Bars, And Related Bearings (AREA)
EP19850301972 1984-04-16 1985-03-21 A vertical blind headrail end cap and assembly including such an end cap Expired EP0159812B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB08409852A GB2157753B (en) 1984-04-16 1984-04-16 A vertical blind headrail end cap
GB8409852 1984-04-16

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EP0159812A2 EP0159812A2 (en) 1985-10-30
EP0159812A3 true EP0159812A3 (en) 1986-10-08
EP0159812B1 EP0159812B1 (en) 1989-02-22

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EP19850301972 Expired EP0159812B1 (en) 1984-04-16 1985-03-21 A vertical blind headrail end cap and assembly including such an end cap

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EP (1) EP0159812B1 (en)
JP (1) JPS6124787A (en)
AU (1) AU570103B2 (en)
DE (1) DE3568367D1 (en)
ES (1) ES286029Y (en)
GB (1) GB2157753B (en)
PT (1) PT80290B (en)

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GB2213855A (en) * 1987-12-22 1989-08-23 Raymond John Luget Window blind
US4947921A (en) * 1989-12-13 1990-08-14 Teh Yor Industrial Co., Ltd. Lift lock and tilt device for a venetian blind
US6491085B1 (en) 1995-06-07 2002-12-10 Hunter Douglas Inc. Control and suspension system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings
GB2316969B (en) * 1996-03-07 2000-01-26 Eclipse Blinds Ltd Powered blinds
GB2313141B (en) * 1996-05-16 2000-06-28 Eclipse Blinds Ltd Vertical blinds
US6135188A (en) 1996-09-30 2000-10-24 Hunter Douglas Inc. Tassel for control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings
US6116322A (en) 1996-09-30 2000-09-12 Hunter Douglas Inc. Control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings
US6311756B1 (en) 1996-09-30 2001-11-06 Hunter Douglas Inc. Mounting system for coverings for architectural openings
US6325132B1 (en) 1997-05-19 2001-12-04 Hunter Douglas Inc. Pantograph and control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings
CA2246963A1 (en) * 1997-09-10 1999-03-10 Hunter Douglas Inc. Connection system between a carrier and pantograph in the control system of a window covering
US6755230B2 (en) 2001-04-16 2004-06-29 Hunter Douglas Inc. Powered control system for a covering for architectural openings
JP4520206B2 (en) * 2004-04-21 2010-08-04 三菱樹脂株式会社 End cap and fixing structure thereof
US10655385B2 (en) 2016-02-19 2020-05-19 Hunter Douglas Inc. Dual cord operating system for an architectural covering

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1422729A (en) * 1973-04-17 1976-01-28 Louver Lite Ltd Operation of vertical blind slats
US3996988A (en) * 1975-01-23 1976-12-14 Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. Venetian blind, preferably a vertical blind
DE3213096A1 (en) * 1981-04-16 1982-12-09 Levolor Lorentzen, Inc., Lyndhurst, N.J. HEAD END CAP FOR SLAT CURTAIN

Family Cites Families (3)

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AU524797B2 (en) * 1978-09-09 1982-10-07 Louver-Lite Ltd. Collapsible vertical slat blinds
AU526857B2 (en) * 1978-09-09 1983-02-03 Louver-Lite Ltd. Collapsible vertical slat blinds
DE2913887A1 (en) * 1979-04-06 1980-10-23 Hunter Douglas Ind Bv SLATER BLINDS WITH VERTICAL SLATS

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1422729A (en) * 1973-04-17 1976-01-28 Louver Lite Ltd Operation of vertical blind slats
US3996988A (en) * 1975-01-23 1976-12-14 Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. Venetian blind, preferably a vertical blind
DE3213096A1 (en) * 1981-04-16 1982-12-09 Levolor Lorentzen, Inc., Lyndhurst, N.J. HEAD END CAP FOR SLAT CURTAIN

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JPH0555678B2 (en) 1993-08-17
AU4091985A (en) 1985-10-24
ES286029Y (en) 1986-09-01
PT80290A (en) 1985-05-01
EP0159812B1 (en) 1989-02-22
ES286029U (en) 1986-02-01
DE3568367D1 (en) 1989-03-30
AU570103B2 (en) 1988-03-03
GB2157753B (en) 1987-07-01
JPS6124787A (en) 1986-02-03
PT80290B (en) 1987-05-29
GB8409852D0 (en) 1984-05-23
GB2157753A (en) 1985-10-30
EP0159812A2 (en) 1985-10-30

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