EP1397847B1 - Power supply device for a motor-driven blind or similar - Google Patents

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EP1397847B1
EP1397847B1 EP02751256A EP02751256A EP1397847B1 EP 1397847 B1 EP1397847 B1 EP 1397847B1 EP 02751256 A EP02751256 A EP 02751256A EP 02751256 A EP02751256 A EP 02751256A EP 1397847 B1 EP1397847 B1 EP 1397847B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0644—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with mechanisms for unrolling or balancing the blind
    • E04F10/0648—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with mechanisms for unrolling or balancing the blind acting on the roller tube
    • 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
    • E06B9/72—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive comprising an electric motor positioned inside the roller
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11—End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/12—End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
    • H01R11/14—End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork the hook being adapted for hanging on overhead or other suspended lines, e.g. hot line clamp
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11—End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/28—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
    • H01R11/281—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries
    • H01R11/282—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries comprising means for facilitating engagement or disengagement, e.g. quick release terminal
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/05—Two-pole devices
    • H01R33/46—Two-pole devices for bayonet type base

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  • the invention relates to a power supply device for motorized sun protection device, such as a blind or shutter rolling. It relates more particularly to a device supply allowing the electric supply of a blind motor in the absence of wiring.
  • Motorized blinds type sun protection devices are now widely used in homes, stores or businesses, on the terraces of restaurants or cafes and others. These blinds consist of a canvas connected to an animated winding tube in rotation by an electric motor so as to carry out the unwinding or the winding of said canvas.
  • Such blinds are generally installed on the exterior wall of a building some time after its completion, without wiring appropriate electrical supply was provided at the time of construction. Concerning heavy masonry walls, we understand that the passage of ducts be problematic.
  • Such blinds are also arranged, for example, on terraces cafes or public places. Again, their electrical operation requires the unsightly or dangerous cable routing. In the latter case, it is sometimes used storage batteries and a current motor continuous low voltage. These accumulators are often recharged by solar panels.
  • the utility model DE 200.00.681 describes, for example, a form in which the photovoltaic elements are arranged on the awning load bar.
  • the power supply device for motorized blinds or similar not connected to the network by wiring electric, is characterized in that it is constituted by a device removable power supply including power supply autonomous and electrical connection means allowing the connection and disconnection of said supply device to said store.
  • the shape of the device power supply is that of a rod or an elongated box whose the upper part comprises the electrical connection means.
  • said supply electric is of the rechargeable type such as a battery or a supercapacitor.
  • the device includes at its upper part mechanical means allowing the mechanical attachment of said device to the blind, and its detachment.
  • the invention also relates to the blind intended to be powered by the device, blind which is of the type constituted by a canvas connected by one of its edges of a winding tube actuated in rotation about its axis general by an electric motor, while it includes a box whose one end comprises connection means complementary, intended to cooperate with the connection means of the removable feeding device.
  • the engine electric is coupled with a speed converter device operating as a lifting chopper.
  • Figure 1 shows a sun protection blind at rest without that its motor is supplied with electric current.
  • Figure 2 shows the removable power supply device alone disconnected from the blind.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the blind with its supplied power supply by the removable supply device connected at the end of the box.
  • Figures 4a, 4b, 4c are schematic views illustrating the removable feeder with different chargers possible given as examples.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an alternative connection execution removable between the supply device and the blind.
  • Figures 6 and 7 illustrate two other alternative embodiments of removable mechanical and electrical connection between the device and the awning.
  • the invention will be described in the context of a protective blind solar and is more particularly suitable for this type of device, but it could just as easily be used with a roller shutter, without as well go beyond the scope of the invention.
  • the sun protection device (1) illustrated by way of example in the Figure 1 and Figure 2, and intended to be supplied electrically by the means according to the invention, is of the blind type constituted by a canvas (2) connected by one of its edges to a winding tube (3) actuated in rotation around its general axis (X, X ') by an electric motor (4) arranged advantageously inside the winding tube as, for example example, this is described in the prior French patent published under the number 2 780 748.
  • the tube can be animated by a rotational movement on itself for either wrapping completely or in parts the fabric around its periphery to place the blind in position partially or completely retracted, or cause it to unfold to unfold the fabric, thus placing the blind in the active position of total or partial protection.
  • the blind of the invention is not connected to the network by electrical wiring, and that the power supply device of the invention is its only power supply, the electric motor of the blind being only powered by the power supply device of the invention.
  • the power supply of the invention is therefore not a supply of emergency, but constitutes the main power since the blind is not connected to the network.
  • the power supply device for the blind (1) is a mobile, self-contained removable supply device (5) between a storage position (figure 2) according to which the device is separated from the blind, and an active position (figure 3) according to which the device is connected to the blind.
  • the storage position is advantageously a loading position ( Figures 4a, 4b, 4c).
  • the active position the electrical connection is ensured so permanent, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 7, or so intermittent, as shown schematically in Figures 5 and 6.
  • the removable supply device (5) consists of a elongated power supply box in the form of a rod (10) comprising its upper part (6) mechanical connection means and electric blinds and more particularly at one end (7) of its box (8).
  • the feed rod (10) includes the feed necessary to supply the electric motor (4) of the blind.
  • This power supply is autonomous and is a battery or advantageously an electrical storage element (12) of the type rechargeable such as a battery, which is sized to allow limited number of successive operations, for example 2 or 4, in order to reduce its dimensions and weight.
  • the removable supply device (5) then comprises at its lower part (9), for example, one or more cells or batteries rechargeable (12), housed in a battery box (16), extending the rod (10) at its lower part.
  • the charger (17a) consists of a charger base (55) intended to receive the part lower (9) of the supply device (9) which comprises appropriate charging connections (24a-24b).
  • the charger (17b) is a conventional charger intended to be connected to the charging socket (31) corresponding to the removable supply device (5).
  • the charger (17c) is adapted to be connected to the supply device (5) by its electrical connection arranged at its upper part, connection which is described in the following paragraph.
  • Connection means are provided for connecting so removable the removable supply device (5) on the electrical circuit motor (4).
  • said circuit is connected to an end box of box (15) and said connection means are, on the one hand, constituted by electrical connection means ensuring the electrical connection between the battery (12) and the electrical circuit of the engine and, on the other hand, by mechanical connection means ensuring mechanical retention and for attaching the removable supply device (5) which can some cases remain hung while hanging at the end of the box.
  • the means of electrical connections also constitute the means of connections mechanical. They are formed by the cooperation of electrical contacts (13a-13b) made at the upper part (6) of the supply device removable (5) with electrical contacts (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) correspondents arranged on the end box (15) of the box which are connected to the engine electrical circuit (4).
  • the motor (4) is directly connected to the electrical contacts (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) and includes limit switches, while the removable supply device (5) does not have a switch, nor electric inverter.
  • the user takes the device removable power supply (5) after recharging with the charger appropriate (17) and suspends it in its box end location this which automatically ensures the electrical connection.
  • the motor will activate the winding or unwinding of the blind and the motor will stop its actuation, either when removing the supply device removable (5), either because the end of travel has been reached.
  • the removable supply device (5) can remain without disadvantage in its housing without problem until the opposite maneuver.
  • a lateral connection projection (25) comprising the electrical supply contacts (13a, 13b), said projection being intended to be engaged in a corresponding housing of reception (26, 27), made at the end of the box and comprising the contacts corresponding electrical circuits (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) of the electrical circuit engine.
  • the box two receptacles for receiving the removable supply device (5), one first housing (26) comprising first electrical contacts (14a-14b) and a second housing (27) comprising second ones electrical contacts (14'a-14'b), the first housing (26) corresponding to electrical contact controlling the running of the blind, while that the second housing (27) corresponds to the electrical contacting controlling the winding of the blind.
  • the user wanting to maneuver his blind will then choose to connect its power rod (5, 10) the corresponding connection housing, the first housing (26) for unwind the blind, and the second housing (27) to wind it.
  • the two housings (26-27) are arranged one above the other, but it could to be otherwise.
  • the first housing (26) either at one end of the box, while the second housing (27) would be disposed at the other end.
  • the lower part of the removable device constitutes the gripping means for the user.
  • the removable power supply device (5) a reversing switch, and this advantageously, in its lower part, which also constitutes the gripping means mentioned above.
  • the electric motor (4) is coupled with a converter device (22) operating, for example, in lifting chopper.
  • This device (22) is known per se and allows either to increase the operating voltage such as, for example, supplying a motor 12 volts thanks to a power supply of only 3 flights, i.e. compensate for the progressive drop in battery voltage when it dump.
  • the connection means arranged at the top of the removable supply device (5) would then include keying means to ensure constant polarities at the input of the electronic device and at least a third wire indicating, from a switch, the direction of rotation.
  • the removable supply device (5) has a elongated shape similar to the traditional manual crank generally used. Also, the device has a length (L) included between 70 and 170 centimeters and can be set up at any time with a view of an operation of the blind.
  • the winding and unwinding will be done by pivoting the rod around its axis longitudinal (Y, Y ').
  • the upper part (6) of the rod (10) comprises two lateral hooking and connection projections (28, 29) while the box end includes a rod end receiving bracket (30) intended to receive the lateral hooking and connection projections.
  • the receiving bracket (30) is intended to retain the upper part of the supply device and ensuring the necessary contacts to the power supply to the engine electrical circuit. So, he includes, for example, two hooks (31a, 31b) and the electrical contacts (14b-14'c, 14'b-14c) for electrical connections intended to cooperate with the corresponding electrical contacts (13b, 13'b) of the upper part of rod.
  • the user will have to activate his blind hook the end of the rod into the bracket (30) at the end of the box and make rotate the rod around its axis (Y, Y '), in one direction or another to contact either the electrical contacts (14c-14'b) or the unwinding electrical contacts (14b, 14'c) with the corresponding contacts (13b, 13'b) of the supply device (5).
  • FIG. 6 illustrates another variant of execution of the connection between the blind (1) and the removable supply device (5, 10).
  • the Winding and unwinding control will be done by pivoting the rod around its longitudinal axis (Y, Y ').
  • the upper part (6) of the rod (10) comprises two lateral hooking projections and connection (28, 29) while the box end comprises a stirrup rod end reception (30 ') for receiving the lateral projections attachment and connection.
  • the receiving bracket (30 ') is intended to retain the upper part of the supply device and ensuring the necessary contacts for the electrical supply of the circuit electric motor.
  • the end (15) of the blind box comprises a receiving housing (35) constituting two receiving bowls (36a, 36b) each comprising an electrical contact (37a, 37b) connected to the electrical circuit of the engine.
  • the user to start the engine, will hook the arm end of the rod (38) constituted by the lateral hooking projections (28, 29) which are each equipped with a contact connected to the power supply (12). Depending on the hooking direction, it will command one or the other of the operation. To move from one direction to another, the user must lift the rod and rotate it 180 degrees to hang it up and thus causing the reversal of the operating direction.
  • the power supply (12) of the power supply device is housed in a housing disposed at the bottom of said device, but it could be all otherwise as, for example, housed in the upper part (6) or in an area between the upper end and the lower rod end.
  • the device described above has the form general of a straight tube, but it could be otherwise. So the stem body could be non-straight and, for example, partially or completely curved, and present all forms of sections, constant or scalable. Furthermore, the end of the device could also have the form of a hook, without departing from the scope of the invention.

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A power supply device for a motor-driven blind or similar (1), which is not connected to a network by means of electric wiring, characterized in that it comprises a detachable power supply device (5) consisting of an autonomous power supply (12) and detachable electric connection means enabling said detachable power supply device (5) to be connected to and disconnected from the blind.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'alimentation électrique pour dispositif de protection solaire motorisé, tel qu'un store ou un volet roulant. Elle est plus particulièrement relative à un dispositif d'alimentation permettant l'alimentation électrique d'un moteur de store en l'absence de câblage.The invention relates to a power supply device for motorized sun protection device, such as a blind or shutter rolling. It relates more particularly to a device supply allowing the electric supply of a blind motor in the absence of wiring.

Les dispositifs de protection solaire du type stores motorisés sont maintenant largement utilisés dans les habitations, les magasins ou les entreprises, sur les terrasses des restaurants ou des cafés et autres. Ces stores sont constitués par une toile reliée à un tube d'enroulement animé en rotation par un moteur électrique de façon à réaliser le déroulement ou l'enroulement de ladite toile.Motorized blinds type sun protection devices are now widely used in homes, stores or businesses, on the terraces of restaurants or cafes and others. These blinds consist of a canvas connected to an animated winding tube in rotation by an electric motor so as to carry out the unwinding or the winding of said canvas.

De tels stores sont généralement mis en place sur le mur extérieur d'un bâtiment quelques temps après son achèvement, sans qu'un câblage électrique approprié ait été prévu au moment de la construction. S'agissant de murs en maçonnerie lourde, on comprend que le passage de gaines électriques soit problématique.Such blinds are generally installed on the exterior wall of a building some time after its completion, without wiring appropriate electrical supply was provided at the time of construction. Concerning heavy masonry walls, we understand that the passage of ducts be problematic.

De tels stores sont également disposés, par exemple, aux terrasses de cafés ou lieux publics. Là encore, leur manoeuvre électrique exige le passage de câbles disgracieux ou dangereux. Dans ce dernier cas, il est parfois utilisé des batteries d'accumulateurs et un moteur à courant continu basse tension. Ces accumulateurs sont souvent rechargés par panneaux solaires. Such blinds are also arranged, for example, on terraces cafes or public places. Again, their electrical operation requires the unsightly or dangerous cable routing. In the latter case, it is sometimes used storage batteries and a current motor continuous low voltage. These accumulators are often recharged by solar panels.

Le modèle d'utilité DE 200.00.681 décrit, par exemple, une forme de réalisation dans laquelle les éléments photo-voltaïques sont disposés sur la barre de charge du store.The utility model DE 200.00.681 describes, for example, a form in which the photovoltaic elements are arranged on the awning load bar.

On connaít aussi par la demande de brevet française publiée sous le numéro 2 661 210, qui est considéré comme l'état de la technique le plus proche, un store dont le moteur peut être alimenté par une alimentation amovible, mais cette alimentation n'est qu'une alimentation de secours, et le store est donc relié au réseau par un câblage électrique. Ce dispositif ne solutionne donc pas les problèmes que le dispositif de l'invention entend résoudre.We also know by the French patent application published under number 2 661 210, which is considered to be the closest state of the art, a blind whose motor can be powered by a removable power supply, but this power supply is only a power supply emergency, and the blind is therefore connected to the network by electrical wiring. This device therefore does not solve the problems that the device the invention intends to solve.

Il est pourtant dommage de recourir à une installation complexe et coûteuse alors que les prises électriques raccordées au réseau alternatif sont généralement accessibles à courte distance, souvent quelques mètres seulement, du store à commander.However, it is a pity to resort to a complex installation and expensive while electrical outlets connected to the AC network are generally accessible from a short distance, often a few meters only, from the blind to order.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, le dispositif d'alimentation électrique pour store motorisé ou similaire, non relié au réseau par un câblage électrique, est caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un dispositif d'alimentation amovible comprenant une alimentation électrique autonome et des moyens de connexion électriques permettant la connexion et la déconnexion dudit dispositif d'alimentation audit store.Thus, according to the invention, the power supply device for motorized blinds or similar, not connected to the network by wiring electric, is characterized in that it is constituted by a device removable power supply including power supply autonomous and electrical connection means allowing the connection and disconnection of said supply device to said store.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire, la forme du dispositif d'alimentation électrique est celle d'une tige ou d'un boítier allongé dont la partie supérieure comprend les moyens de connexion électrique.According to an additional characteristic, the shape of the device power supply is that of a rod or an elongated box whose the upper part comprises the electrical connection means.

Ajoutons que l'alimentation électrique autonome est disposée dans la partie inférieure du dispositif d'alimentation électrique amovible. Let us add that the autonomous electric power supply is arranged in the lower part of the removable power supply device.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, la dite alimentation électrique est du type rechargeable telle qu'une batterie ou un supercondensateur.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, said supply electric is of the rechargeable type such as a battery or a supercapacitor.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques complémentaires, le dispositif comprend à sa partie supérieure des moyens mécaniques permettant l'accrochage mécanique dudit dispositif au store, et son décrochage.According to other complementary characteristics, the device includes at its upper part mechanical means allowing the mechanical attachment of said device to the blind, and its detachment.

L'invention concerne aussi le store destiné à être alimenté par le dispositif, store qui est du type constitué par une toile reliée par une de ses bordures à un tube d'enroulement actionné en rotation autour de son axe général par un moteur électrique, tandis qu'il comprend un caisson dont l'une des extrémités comprend des moyens de connexions complémentaires, destinés à coopérer avec les moyens de connexions du dispositif d'alimentation amovible.The invention also relates to the blind intended to be powered by the device, blind which is of the type constituted by a canvas connected by one of its edges of a winding tube actuated in rotation about its axis general by an electric motor, while it includes a box whose one end comprises connection means complementary, intended to cooperate with the connection means of the removable feeding device.

Selon un mode d'exécution préféré de l'invention, le moteur électrique est couplé avec un dispositif convertisseur de vitesse fonctionnant en hacheur élévateur.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the engine electric is coupled with a speed converter device operating as a lifting chopper.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention se dégageront de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples non limitatifs.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge of the description which will follow with regard to the appended drawings which are not given only by way of nonlimiting examples.

La figure 1 représente un store de protection solaire au repos sans que son moteur soit alimenté en courant électrique.Figure 1 shows a sun protection blind at rest without that its motor is supplied with electric current.

La figure 2 représente le dispositif d'alimentation amovible seul déconnecté du store. Figure 2 shows the removable power supply device alone disconnected from the blind.

La figure 3 illustre le store avec son alimentation électrique fournie par le dispositif d'alimentation amovible connecté en bout de caisson.Figure 3 illustrates the blind with its supplied power supply by the removable supply device connected at the end of the box.

Les figures 4a, 4b, 4c, sont des vues schématiques illustrant le dispositif d'alimentation amovible avec différents chargeurs possibles donnés à titre d'exemples.Figures 4a, 4b, 4c are schematic views illustrating the removable feeder with different chargers possible given as examples.

La figure 5 illustre une variante d'exécution de connexion amovible entre le dispositif d'alimentation et le store.Figure 5 illustrates an alternative connection execution removable between the supply device and the blind.

Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent deux autres variantes d'exécution de connexion mécanique et électrique amovible entre le dispositif d'alimentation et le store.Figures 6 and 7 illustrate two other alternative embodiments of removable mechanical and electrical connection between the device and the awning.

L'invention sera décrite dans le cadre d'un store de protection solaire et est plus particulièrement adaptée à ce type de dispositif, mais elle pourrait tout aussi bien être utilisée avec un volet roulant, sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention.The invention will be described in the context of a protective blind solar and is more particularly suitable for this type of device, but it could just as easily be used with a roller shutter, without as well go beyond the scope of the invention.

Le dispositif de protection solaire (1), illustré à titre d'exemple à la figure 1 et la figure 2, et destiné à être alimenté électriquement par les moyens selon l'invention, est du type store constitué par une toile (2) reliée par une de ses bordures à un tube d'enroulement (3) actionné en rotation autour de son axe général (X, X') par un moteur électrique (4) disposé avantageusement à l'intérieur du tube d'enroulement comme, par exemple, cela est décrit dans le brevet antérieur français publié sous le numéro 2 780 748.The sun protection device (1), illustrated by way of example in the Figure 1 and Figure 2, and intended to be supplied electrically by the means according to the invention, is of the blind type constituted by a canvas (2) connected by one of its edges to a winding tube (3) actuated in rotation around its general axis (X, X ') by an electric motor (4) arranged advantageously inside the winding tube as, for example example, this is described in the prior French patent published under the number 2 780 748.

Grâce au moteur électrique (4), le tube peut être animé d'un mouvement de rotation sur lui-même pour, soit enrouler totalement ou en partie la toile autour de sa périphérie pour placer le store en position partiellement ou totalement escamotée, soit provoquer son déroulement pour déployer la toile, plaçant ainsi le store en position active de protection totale ou partielle.Thanks to the electric motor (4), the tube can be animated by a rotational movement on itself for either wrapping completely or in parts the fabric around its periphery to place the blind in position partially or completely retracted, or cause it to unfold to unfold the fabric, thus placing the blind in the active position of total or partial protection.

On notera que le store de l'invention n'est pas relié au réseau par un câblage électrique, et que le dispositif d'alimentation de l'invention constitue sa seule alimentation électrique, le moteur électrique du store étant seulement alimenté par le dispositif d'alimentation de l'invention. L'alimentation électrique de l'invention n'est donc pas une alimentation de secours, mais constitue l'alimentation principale puisque le store n'est pas relié au réseau.Note that the blind of the invention is not connected to the network by electrical wiring, and that the power supply device of the invention is its only power supply, the electric motor of the blind being only powered by the power supply device of the invention. The power supply of the invention is therefore not a supply of emergency, but constitutes the main power since the blind is not connected to the network.

Le dispositif d'alimentation électrique du store (1) selon l'invention est un dispositif d'alimentation amovible autonome (5) mobile entre une position de stockage (figure 2) selon laquelle le dispositif est séparé du store, et une position active (figure 3) selon laquelle le dispositif est raccordé au store. Bien entendu, si le dispositif (5) comprend des batteries rechargeables, la position de stockage est avantageusement une position de mise en charge (figures 4a, 4b, 4c). On notera aussi que, dans la position active, la connexion électrique est assurée de manière permanente, tel que cela est illustré aux figures 2 et 7, ou de manière intermittente, tel que cela est représenté schématiquement aux figures 5 et 6.The power supply device for the blind (1) according to the invention is a mobile, self-contained removable supply device (5) between a storage position (figure 2) according to which the device is separated from the blind, and an active position (figure 3) according to which the device is connected to the blind. Of course, if the device (5) includes rechargeable batteries, the storage position is advantageously a loading position (Figures 4a, 4b, 4c). Note also that in the active position, the electrical connection is ensured so permanent, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 7, or so intermittent, as shown schematically in Figures 5 and 6.

Le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) est constitué par un boítier d'alimentation allongé ayant la forme d'une tige (10) comprenant à sa partie supérieure (6) des moyens de connexion mécaniques et électriques du store et plus particulièrement à l'une des extrémités (7) de son caisson (8). The removable supply device (5) consists of a elongated power supply box in the form of a rod (10) comprising its upper part (6) mechanical connection means and electric blinds and more particularly at one end (7) of its box (8).

Par ailleurs, la tige d'alimentation (10) comporte l'alimentation électrique nécessaire à l'alimentation du moteur électrique (4) du store.Furthermore, the feed rod (10) includes the feed necessary to supply the electric motor (4) of the blind.

Cette alimentation est autonome et est une pile ou avantageusement un élément d'accumulation électrique (12) de type rechargeable tel qu'une batterie, qui est dimensionné pour permettre un nombre limité de manoeuvres successives, par exemple 2 ou 4, afin de réduire ses dimensions et son poids.This power supply is autonomous and is a battery or advantageously an electrical storage element (12) of the type rechargeable such as a battery, which is sized to allow limited number of successive operations, for example 2 or 4, in order to reduce its dimensions and weight.

Le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) comprend alors à sa partie inférieure (9), par exemple, une ou plusieurs piles ou batteries rechargeables (12), logée(s) dans un boítier de batterie (16), prolongeant la tige (10) à sa partie inférieure.The removable supply device (5) then comprises at its lower part (9), for example, one or more cells or batteries rechargeable (12), housed in a battery box (16), extending the rod (10) at its lower part.

La recharge de la ou des batteries se fait de façon connue en soi grâce à un chargeur (17) prévu pour être branché sur le secteur alimenté en courant alternatif qui peut être de tout type. Les figures 4a, 4b, 4c représentent trois modes d'exécution de ce chargeur donnés à titre d'exemple.The recharging of the battery or batteries is done in a manner known per se thanks to a charger (17) designed to be connected to the supplied mains in alternating current which can be of any type. Figures 4a, 4b, 4c represent three modes of execution of this loader given as example.

Selon le mode d'exécution illustré à la figure 4a, le chargeur (17a) est constitué par un socle de chargeur (55) destiné à recevoir la partie inférieure (9) du dispositif d'alimentation (9) qui comprend des connexions de recharge appropriées (24a-24b).According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4a, the charger (17a) consists of a charger base (55) intended to receive the part lower (9) of the supply device (9) which comprises appropriate charging connections (24a-24b).

Selon le mode d'exécution illustré à la figure 4b, le chargeur (17b) est un chargeur classique destiné à être connecté sur la prise de charge (31) correspondante du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5).According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4b, the charger (17b) is a conventional charger intended to be connected to the charging socket (31) corresponding to the removable supply device (5).

Selon le mode d'exécution illustré à la figure 4c, le chargeur (17c) est adapté pour être connecté au dispositif d'alimentation (5) par sa connexion électrique disposée à sa partie supérieure, connexion qui est décrite dans le paragraphe qui suit.According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4c, the charger (17c) is adapted to be connected to the supply device (5) by its electrical connection arranged at its upper part, connection which is described in the following paragraph.

Des moyens de connexion sont prévus pour connecter de façon amovible le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) sur le circuit électrique du moteur (4). A cet effet, ledit circuit est relié à un boítier d'extrémité de caisson (15) et lesdits moyens de connexion sont, d'une part, constitués par des moyens de connexion électriques assurant la liaison électrique entre la batterie (12) et le circuit électrique du moteur et, d'autre part, par des moyens de connexion mécaniques assurant la retenue mécanique et d'accrochage du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) qui peut dans certains cas rester accroché tout en pendant en bout de caisson.Connection means are provided for connecting so removable the removable supply device (5) on the electrical circuit motor (4). To this end, said circuit is connected to an end box of box (15) and said connection means are, on the one hand, constituted by electrical connection means ensuring the electrical connection between the battery (12) and the electrical circuit of the engine and, on the other hand, by mechanical connection means ensuring mechanical retention and for attaching the removable supply device (5) which can some cases remain hung while hanging at the end of the box.

Selon le mode d'exécution illustré aux figures 1 et 2, les moyens de connexions électriques constituent aussi les moyens de connexions mécaniques. Ils sont constitués par la coopération des contacts électriques (13a-13b) réalisés à la partie supérieure (6) du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) avec des contacts électriques (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) correspondants disposés sur le boítier d'extrémité (15) de caisson qui sont reliés au circuit électrique du moteur (4). Selon ce mode de réalisation, le moteur (4) est directement connecté aux contacts électriques (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) et comprend des interrupteurs de fin de course, tandis que le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) ne comporte ni interrupteur, ni inverseur électrique. Dans ce cas, l'utilisateur prend le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) après l'avoir rechargé avec le chargeur approprié (17) et le suspend dans son emplacement de bout de caisson ce qui assure automatiquement la connexion électrique. Selon la position du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) dans son logement, le moteur actionnera l'enroulement ou le déroulement du store et le moteur cessera son actionnement, soit lors du retrait du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5), soit parce que la fin de course est atteinte. Dans ce cas, le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) peut rester sans inconvénient dans son logement sans problème jusqu'à la manoeuvre opposée.According to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the means of electrical connections also constitute the means of connections mechanical. They are formed by the cooperation of electrical contacts (13a-13b) made at the upper part (6) of the supply device removable (5) with electrical contacts (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) correspondents arranged on the end box (15) of the box which are connected to the engine electrical circuit (4). According to this embodiment, the motor (4) is directly connected to the electrical contacts (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) and includes limit switches, while the removable supply device (5) does not have a switch, nor electric inverter. In this case, the user takes the device removable power supply (5) after recharging with the charger appropriate (17) and suspends it in its box end location this which automatically ensures the electrical connection. According to the position of removable supply device (5) in its housing, the motor will activate the winding or unwinding of the blind and the motor will stop its actuation, either when removing the supply device removable (5), either because the end of travel has been reached. In this case, the removable supply device (5) can remain without disadvantage in its housing without problem until the opposite maneuver.

Selon le mode précédemment décrit, il est prévu à la partie supérieure (6) de la tige (10) une saillie latérale de connexion (25) comprenant les contacts électriques d'alimentation (13a, 13b), ladite saillie étant destinée à être engagée dans un logement correspondant de réception (26, 27), réalisé en bout de caisson et comprenant les contacts électriques correspondants (14a-14b,14'a-14'b) du circuit électrique du moteur. Ainsi, selon ce mode d'exécution, il est prévu en bout de caisson deux logements de réception du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5), un premier logement (26) comprenant des premiers contacts électriques (14a-14b) et un deuxième logement (27) comprenant des deuxièmes contacts électriques (14'a-14'b), le premier logement (26) correspondant à la mise en contact électrique commandant le déroulement du store, tandis que le deuxième logement (27) correspond à la mise en contact électrique commandant l'enroulement du store. L'utilisateur voulant manoeuvrer son store choisira alors pour connecter sa tige d'alimentation (5, 10) le logement correspondant de connexion, le premier logement (26) pour dérouler le store, et le deuxième logement (27) pour l'enrouler.According to the previously described mode, it is provided in the part upper (6) of the rod (10) a lateral connection projection (25) comprising the electrical supply contacts (13a, 13b), said projection being intended to be engaged in a corresponding housing of reception (26, 27), made at the end of the box and comprising the contacts corresponding electrical circuits (14a-14b, 14'a-14'b) of the electrical circuit engine. Thus, according to this embodiment, it is provided at the end of the box two receptacles for receiving the removable supply device (5), one first housing (26) comprising first electrical contacts (14a-14b) and a second housing (27) comprising second ones electrical contacts (14'a-14'b), the first housing (26) corresponding to electrical contact controlling the running of the blind, while that the second housing (27) corresponds to the electrical contacting controlling the winding of the blind. The user wanting to maneuver his blind will then choose to connect its power rod (5, 10) the corresponding connection housing, the first housing (26) for unwind the blind, and the second housing (27) to wind it.

Dans le mode d'exécution précédemment décrit, les deux logements (26-27) sont disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre, mais il pourrait en être autrement. Ainsi, on pourrait prévoir que le premier logement (26) soit à l'une des extrémités du caisson, tandis que le deuxième logement (27) serait disposé à l'autre extrémité. In the embodiment described above, the two housings (26-27) are arranged one above the other, but it could to be otherwise. Thus, one could provide that the first housing (26) either at one end of the box, while the second housing (27) would be disposed at the other end.

On ajoutera que la partie inférieure du dispositif amovible constitue les moyens de préhension pour l'utilisateur.We will add that the lower part of the removable device constitutes the gripping means for the user.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, il est prévu de mettre sur le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) un interrupteur inverseur, et ce avantageusement, dans sa partie inférieure, qui constitue par ailleurs les moyens de préhension cités précédemment.According to another embodiment, it is planned to put on the removable power supply device (5) a reversing switch, and this advantageously, in its lower part, which also constitutes the gripping means mentioned above.

Selon une variante de réalisation, le moteur électrique (4) est couplé avec un dispositif convertisseur (22) fonctionnant, par exemple, en hacheur élévateur. Ce dispositif (22) est connu en soi et permet, soit d'élever la tension d'utilisation comme, par exemple, alimenter un moteur de 12 volts grâce à une alimentation de 3 vols seulement, soit de compenser la chute progressive de tension de l'accumulateur quand il se décharge. Dans le cas de couplage du moteur (4) avec le dispositif convertisseur (22), les moyens de connexion disposés à la partie supérieure du dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) comprendraient alors des moyens de détrompage pour assurer des polarités constantes à l'entrée du dispositif électronique et au moins un troisième fil indiquant, à partir d'un interrupteur, le sens de rotation.According to an alternative embodiment, the electric motor (4) is coupled with a converter device (22) operating, for example, in lifting chopper. This device (22) is known per se and allows either to increase the operating voltage such as, for example, supplying a motor 12 volts thanks to a power supply of only 3 flights, i.e. compensate for the progressive drop in battery voltage when it dump. In the case of coupling of the motor (4) with the device converter (22), the connection means arranged at the top of the removable supply device (5) would then include keying means to ensure constant polarities at the input of the electronic device and at least a third wire indicating, from a switch, the direction of rotation.

Afin de permettre une recharge très rapide de l'élément d'accumulation électrique (12), il est prévu l'utilisation d'un supercondensateur, ce qui permet, par ailleurs, d'accumuler l'énergie suffisante dans un volume limité, tout en permettant plusieurs manoeuvres, et ce, par une recharge faite en très peu de temps. Sous une tension de charge de 3 volts, il serait possible d'obtenir une capacité de 3500 Farads dans un volume de moins d'un décimètre cube. In order to allow a very fast recharge of the element electric storage (12), the use of a supercapacitor, which also allows energy to be stored sufficient in a limited volume, while allowing several maneuvers, and this, by recharging done in a very short time. Under a charging voltage of 3 volts, it would be possible to obtain a capacity of 3500 Farads in a volume of less than one cubic decimetre.

On a compris que le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5) a une forme allongée s'apparentant à la traditionnelle manivelle manuelle généralement utilisée. Aussi, le dispositif a une longueur (L) comprise entre 70 et 170 centimètres et peut être mis en place à tout moment en vue d'une manoeuvre du store.It has been understood that the removable supply device (5) has a elongated shape similar to the traditional manual crank generally used. Also, the device has a length (L) included between 70 and 170 centimeters and can be set up at any time with a view of an operation of the blind.

Il est illustré à la figure 5 une variante d'exécution de la connexion entre le store (1) et le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5, 10).It is illustrated in Figure 5 an alternative embodiment of the connection between the blind (1) and the removable supply device (5, 10).

Selon cette variante, la commande d'enroulement et de déroulement se fera par pivotement de la tige autour de son axe longitudinal (Y, Y'). Ainsi, la partie supérieure (6) de la tige (10) comprend deux saillies latérales d'accrochage et de connexion (28, 29) tandis que l'extrémité de caisson comprend un étrier de réception d'extrémité de tige (30) destiné à recevoir les saillies latérales d'accrochage et de connexion. L'étrier de réception (30) est destiné à retenir la partie supérieure du dispositif d'alimentation et d'assurer les contacts nécessaires à l'alimentation électrique du circuit électrique du moteur. Ainsi, il comprend, par exemple, deux crochets d'accrochage (31a, 31b) et les contacts électriques (14b-14'c, 14'b-14c) de connexions électriques destinées à coopérer avec les contacts électriques (13b, 13'b) correspondants de la partie supérieure de tige. L'utilisateur devra pour actionner son store accrocher l'extrémité de la tige dans l'étrier (30) de bout de caisson et faire pivoter la tige autour de son axe (Y, Y'), dans un sens ou dans un autre pour mettre en contact soit les contacts électriques (14c-14'b) d'enroulement, soit les contacts électriques de déroulement (14b, 14'c) avec les contacts correspondants (13b, 13'b) du dispositif d'alimentation (5). According to this variant, the winding and unwinding will be done by pivoting the rod around its axis longitudinal (Y, Y '). Thus, the upper part (6) of the rod (10) comprises two lateral hooking and connection projections (28, 29) while the box end includes a rod end receiving bracket (30) intended to receive the lateral hooking and connection projections. The receiving bracket (30) is intended to retain the upper part of the supply device and ensuring the necessary contacts to the power supply to the engine electrical circuit. So, he includes, for example, two hooks (31a, 31b) and the electrical contacts (14b-14'c, 14'b-14c) for electrical connections intended to cooperate with the corresponding electrical contacts (13b, 13'b) of the upper part of rod. The user will have to activate his blind hook the end of the rod into the bracket (30) at the end of the box and make rotate the rod around its axis (Y, Y '), in one direction or another to contact either the electrical contacts (14c-14'b) or the unwinding electrical contacts (14b, 14'c) with the corresponding contacts (13b, 13'b) of the supply device (5).

La figure 6, illustre une autre variante d'exécution de la connexion entre le store (1) et le dispositif d'alimentation amovible (5, 10).FIG. 6 illustrates another variant of execution of the connection between the blind (1) and the removable supply device (5, 10).

Selon cette autre variante, mais comme précédemment, la commande d'enroulement et de déroulement se fera par pivotement de la tige autour de son axe longitudinal (Y, Y'). Ainsi, la partie supérieure (6) de la tige (10) comprend deux saillies latérales d'accrochage et de connexion (28, 29) tandis que l'extrémité de caisson comprend un étrier de réception d'extrémité de tige (30') destiné à recevoir les saillies latérales d'accrochage et de connexion. A cet effet, l'étrier de réception (30') est destiné à retenir la partie supérieure du dispositif d'alimentation et d'assurer les contacts nécessaires à l'alimentation électrique du circuit électrique du moteur. Ainsi, il comprend, par exemple, deux parois latérales courbes comprenant chacune une succession de trois creux de réception, sachant que les creux centraux diamétralement opposés (40a-40b) constituent la position de repos du dispositif et que deux autres creux (41a-41b), eux aussi diamétralement opposés, sont pourvus de contrats électriques (14b-14'c) d'enroulement du store, tandis que les autres creux (42a-42b) comprennent les contacts électriques (14c-14'c) de déroulement du store. On a compris que l'utilisateur n'aura qu'à faire pivoter sa tige depuis sa position de repos vers l'une des positions pivotées pour que les saillies latérales (28,29) du dispositif (5) soient placées dans les creux d'enroulement (41a-41b) dont les contacts d'enroulement (14b-14'b) seront mis en contact avec les contacts d'alimentation (13b-13'b), soient placées dans les creux de déroulement (42a-42b) dont les contacts de déroulement (14c-14'c) seront mis en contact avec les contacts d'alimentation (13b-13'b), ce qui provoquera, respectivement, soit le l'enroulement du store, soit son enroulement. According to this other variant, but as before, the Winding and unwinding control will be done by pivoting the rod around its longitudinal axis (Y, Y '). So the upper part (6) of the rod (10) comprises two lateral hooking projections and connection (28, 29) while the box end comprises a stirrup rod end reception (30 ') for receiving the lateral projections attachment and connection. For this purpose, the receiving bracket (30 ') is intended to retain the upper part of the supply device and ensuring the necessary contacts for the electrical supply of the circuit electric motor. So it includes, for example, two walls curved sides each comprising a succession of three troughs reception, knowing that the diametrically opposite central hollows (40a-40b) constitute the rest position of the device and that two others hollow (41a-41b), also diametrically opposed, are provided with electrical contracts (14b-14'c) for winding the awning, while the other recesses (42a-42b) include the electrical contacts (14c-14'c) of unfolding of the blind. We understand that the user will only have to do pivot its rod from its rest position to one of the positions pivoted so that the lateral projections (28,29) of the device (5) are placed in the winding recesses (41a-41b) whose contacts winding (14b-14'b) will be brought into contact with the contacts feed (13b-13'b), are placed in the unwinding hollows (42a-42b) whose unwinding contacts (14c-14'c) will be brought into contact with the power contacts (13b-13'b), which will cause, respectively, either the winding of the blind, or its winding.

Une autre variante est illustrée par la figure 7. Selon cette variante l'extrémité (15) du caisson de store, comprend un logement de réception (35) constituant deux cuvettes de réception (36a, 36b) comprenant chacune un contact électrique (37a, 37b) relié au circuit électrique du moteur. L'utilisateur, pour mettre en route le moteur, accrochera le bras d'extrémité de la tige (38) constitué par les saillies latérales d'accrochage (28, 29) qui sont équipées chacune d'un contact relié à l'alimentation (12). Selon le sens d'accrochage, il commandera l'un ou l'autre des sens de fonctionnement. Pour passer d'un sens à un autre, l'utilisateur devra soulever la tige et la faire pivoter de 180 degrés pour la raccrocher et provoquer ainsi l'inversion du sens de fonctionnement.Another variant is illustrated in FIG. 7. According to this variant the end (15) of the blind box, comprises a receiving housing (35) constituting two receiving bowls (36a, 36b) each comprising an electrical contact (37a, 37b) connected to the electrical circuit of the engine. The user, to start the engine, will hook the arm end of the rod (38) constituted by the lateral hooking projections (28, 29) which are each equipped with a contact connected to the power supply (12). Depending on the hooking direction, it will command one or the other of the operation. To move from one direction to another, the user must lift the rod and rotate it 180 degrees to hang it up and thus causing the reversal of the operating direction.

Selon les modes de réalisation décrits précédemment l'alimentation (12) du dispositif d'alimentation est logée dans un boítier disposé à la partie inférieure dudit dispositif, mais il pourrait en être tout autrement comme, par exemple, logée dans la partie supérieure (6) ou dans une zone entre l'extrémité supérieure et l'extrémité inférieure de tige.According to the embodiments described above the power supply (12) of the power supply device is housed in a housing disposed at the bottom of said device, but it could be all otherwise as, for example, housed in the upper part (6) or in an area between the upper end and the lower rod end.

Ajoutons que le dispositif décrit précédemment a la forme générale d'un tube rectiligne, mais il pourrait en être autrement. Ainsi, le corps de tige pourrait être non rectiligne et, par exemple, partiellement ou totalement courbe, et présenter toutes formes de sections, constantes ou évolutives. Par ailleurs, l'extrémité du dispositif pourrait aussi avoir la forme d'un crochet, sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention.Add that the device described above has the form general of a straight tube, but it could be otherwise. So the stem body could be non-straight and, for example, partially or completely curved, and present all forms of sections, constant or scalable. Furthermore, the end of the device could also have the form of a hook, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés à titre d'exemples, mais elle comprend aussi tous les équivalents techniques ainsi que leurs combinaisons.Of course, the invention is not limited to the modes of realization described and represented as examples, but it includes also all technical equivalents and their combinations.

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  1. A power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1), characterized in that it is not connected to the mains via a power cable and in that it consists of a removable power supply device (5) comprising an autonomous power supply (12) and electrical connection means for connecting said removable power supply device (5) to said awning (1) and for disconnecting it therefrom.
  2. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the form of the removable power supply device (5) is that of a rod or elongate case (10), the upper part (6) of which includes the connection means.
  3. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the rod or elongate case (10) has a length (L) of between 70 and 170 centimeters.
  4. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the autonomous power supply (12) is placed in the lower part (9) of the removable power supply device (5).
  5. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the autonomous power supply (12) is of the rechargeable type.
  6. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the autonomous power supply (12) is a supercapacitor.
  7. The power supply device for a motorized awning or the like (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes, at its upper part (6), mechanical means allowing it to be fastened to the motorized awning.
  8. A motorized awning intended to be supplied by the device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is of the type consisting of a fabric (2) connected via one of its borders to a winding tube (3) driven in rotation about its general axis (X, X') by an electric motor (4).
  9. The motorized awning as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that it includes a box (8), one of the ends (7) of which has complementary connection means intended to cooperate with the connection means of the removable power supply device (5).
  10. The motorized awning as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the electric motor (4) is coupled to a converter device (22) operating as chopper amplifier.
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