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EP1489258B1
EP1489258B1 EP04013582A EP04013582A EP1489258B1 EP 1489258 B1 EP1489258 B1 EP 1489258B1 EP 04013582 A EP04013582 A EP 04013582A EP 04013582 A EP04013582 A EP 04013582A EP 1489258 B1 EP1489258 B1 EP 1489258B1
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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
    • E06B9/24—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
    • E06B9/327—Guides for raisable lamellar blinds with horizontal lamellae
    • 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
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/58—Guiding devices
    • E06B2009/583—Cords or cables

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  • the invention relates to a horizontal blind for window or door openings with a top rail and a bottom rail, between which a plurality of fins are arranged.
  • Such blinds are already known in various embodiments.
  • the slats of the blinds are usually adjustable by means of a cord or a rod in the inclination.
  • the curtain can also be partially or completely opened, including the lower rail is raised, for example by manual operation by means of a bead or the like.
  • electrically driven horizontal blinds are known.
  • pleated blinds are known in which the curtain consists of an accordion-folded material or a film.
  • Pleated blinds in contrast to blinds in the closed state, do not permit direct passage of light.
  • pleated blinds In order to have a direct light incidence not only in the lower window area, pleated blinds have already been developed in which not only the lower rail against the upper rail can be raised, but in which the upper rail in vertical direction downwards so that a direct light incidence can also be made in the upper area of the window or the door. Nevertheless, in the closed area of the pleated curtain, no regulation of the incidence of light and, in particular, no direct incidence of light is possible.
  • a pleated blind is known in which the upper and lower rails are displaceable along line guides. It is also disclosed that instead of a pleated blind, a blind can be used as a blind. Also, a clamping device is disclosed, which is to serve for tensioning the cords and should cooperate with the fastening devices for the cords.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a shading device for window or door openings, which combines the advantages of a freely movable pleated curtain with those of a classic horizontal blind.
  • a horizontal blind has a significantly higher weight than a pleated curtain.
  • the slats of a horizontal blinds are usually made of metal or plastic and thus already heavier than a fabric curtain of a pleated curtain.
  • the top and bottom rails of a horizontal blind are due to the necessary adjustment mechanism for the slat slope voluminous and heavier than the top and bottom rail of a pleated curtain. So far, it has therefore been considered impossible to realize a horizontal blind with freely movable top and bottom rails. But with the present invention, this is still successful.
  • the end pieces are formed in that a high friction between the tensioning cords and the end pieces results when the tensioning cords are being carried out.
  • the increased friction can be realized in various ways.
  • the end pieces may have at least one bottleneck for the tension cords.
  • the end pieces may have at least one passage for the tension cords with a structured and / or rough surface.
  • a labyrinthine passage for the tension cords in the end pieces is formed simply by the more frequent deflection of the cords. This stresses the strings less than a narrowed section of a passage or passage with a roughened surface.
  • the various measures to increase friction in the end pieces can also be combined.
  • guides are provided for the tension cords in the interior of the upper and lower rail. These guides also support a uniform state of tension of the tension cords.
  • the inlet openings of the tensioning cords can be arranged in each case in the upper region on the end sides of the end pieces.
  • the slats can be adjusted in any position of the upper and lower rail in that part of the curtain, which is closed, in their inclination to the horizontal.
  • a knob or a torsion bar can be used.
  • the adjustment of the slats can be adjustable in its inclination in a conventional manner by means of conductor cords whose ends are connected to a slide arranged in the upper rail.
  • the slide can be guided in bearing blocks, which also have guides for the tension cords.
  • the single FIGURE shows a perspective view of a horizontal blind according to the invention without tensioning cords and without the ladder cords for adjusting the slats 11 of the blind 10.
  • the slats 11 are arranged between an upper rail 12 and a lower rail 13.
  • the top and bottom rails 12, 13 may be made of aluminum, for example.
  • a slider 14 for tilt adjustment of the fins 11 is arranged in the upper rail 12, which is shown with removed cover 12.1, a slider 14 for tilt adjustment of the fins 11 is arranged.
  • the top ends of the ladder cords are attached to it.
  • the slider 14 is provided on one side with a toothed portion 15, in the toothing of a pinion 16 engages.
  • the pinion 16 is rotatable by means of a rotary knob 17 and thus the inclination of the slats 11 adjustable.
  • Reference numeral 18 denotes a spiral bearing for the slide 14.
  • the slider 14 rests in Lagerbökken 19, which also have guides for the tension cords, not shown here in the form of notches.
  • Next 12 terminals 20 are arranged for the here also not shown ladder cords for tilt adjustment of the slats 11 in the upper rail.
  • both the upper rail 12 and the lower rail 13 are closed by end pieces 21, which are designed such that they generate a high degree of friction with the tension cords passing through them. For example, they can be provided with a labyrinth-like guide for the tension cords.
  • a set screw 22 for tensioning the tension cords and to compensate for installation tolerances.
  • a handle 23 is disposed on the upper rail 12. Such a handle 23 is also located on the lower rail 13.
  • the lower rail 13 is also covered by a cover 13.1, which is shown here removed, covered.
  • a spring tensioning mechanism 24 is shown for the tensioning cords, not shown here.
  • the inlet openings 25 are arranged for the tension cords on the end pieces 21 in the upper region thereof.

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The horizontal blind (10), for a window or door, has an upper (12) and a lower (13) rail, with a number of slats (11) between them. The upper and lower rails move vertically with a free adjustment through end units (21) on side cords, secured to the four corners of the window/door. At least one spring mechanism (24) is fitted to a rail, independently of their position. The side units for the blind rails allow the cords through and also apply a friction lock on them.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Horizontal-Jalousie für Fensteroder Türöffnungen mit einer Oberschiene und einer Unterschiene, zwischen denen eine Vielzahl von Lamellen angeordnet sind.The invention relates to a horizontal blind for window or door openings with a top rail and a bottom rail, between which a plurality of fins are arranged.

Solche Jalousien sind in vielfältigen Ausführungsformen bereits bekannt. Die Lamellen der Jalousien sind dabei in der Regel mittels einer Schnur oder eines Stabes in der Neigung verstellbar. Der Behang kann auch teilweise oder vollständig geöffnet werden, wozu die Unterschiene beispielsweise durch Handbetätigung mittels einer Perlschnur oder dergleichen angehoben wird. Auch elektrisch angetriebene Horizontal-Jalousien sind bekannt.Such blinds are already known in various embodiments. The slats of the blinds are usually adjustable by means of a cord or a rod in the inclination. The curtain can also be partially or completely opened, including the lower rail is raised, for example by manual operation by means of a bead or the like. Also electrically driven horizontal blinds are known.

Außerdem sind Plissee-Vorhänge bekannt, bei denen der Behang aus einem ziehharmonikaartig gefalteten Stoff oder einer Folie besteht. Plissee-Vorhänge erlauben im Gegensatz zu Jalousien im geschlossenen Zustand keinerlei direkten Lichtdurchtritt. Um einen direkten Lichteinfall nicht nur im unteren Fensterbereich zu haben, sind bereits Plissee-Vorhänge entwickelt worden, bei denen nicht nur die Unterschiene gegen die Oberschiene anhebbar ist, sondern bei denen auch die Oberschiene in vertikaler Richtung nach unten verschoben werden kann, sodass ein direkter Lichteinfall auch im oberen Bereich des Fensters oder der Tür ermöglicht werden kann. Dennoch ist im geschlossenen Bereich des Plissee-Vorhangs keine Regulierung des Lichteinfalls und insbesondere kein direkter Lichteinfall möglich.In addition, pleated blinds are known in which the curtain consists of an accordion-folded material or a film. Pleated blinds, in contrast to blinds in the closed state, do not permit direct passage of light. In order to have a direct light incidence not only in the lower window area, pleated blinds have already been developed in which not only the lower rail against the upper rail can be raised, but in which the upper rail in vertical direction downwards so that a direct light incidence can also be made in the upper area of the window or the door. Nevertheless, in the closed area of the pleated curtain, no regulation of the incidence of light and, in particular, no direct incidence of light is possible.

Aus der EP 1 022 428 A1 ist ein Plisseevorhang bekannt, bei dem die Ober- und Unterschiene entlang von Schnurführungen verschiebbar sind. Es ist zudem offenbart, dass anstatt eines Plisseevorhangs eine Jalousie als Behang verwendet werden kann. Auch ist eine Spanneinrichtung offenbart, die zur Spannung der Schnüre dienen soll und mit den Befestigungseinrichtungen für die Schnüre zusammenwirken soll.From the EP 1 022 428 A1 a pleated blind is known in which the upper and lower rails are displaceable along line guides. It is also disclosed that instead of a pleated blind, a blind can be used as a blind. Also, a clamping device is disclosed, which is to serve for tensioning the cords and should cooperate with the fastening devices for the cords.

Aus der US 4,733,711 ist ebenfalls ein Plisseevorhang bekannt. Allerdings sind bei diesem Plisseevorhang die Ober- und Unterschiene stationär. Dazwischen befindet sich eine geteilte Schiene, die beweglich ist. Einrichtungen, mit denen die Schnüre gespannt werden können, sind in den fest stehenden oberen und unteren Schienen angeordnet.From the US 4,733,711 is also a pleated curtain known. However, in this pleated curtain, the upper and lower rails are stationary. In between there is a split rail, which is movable. Devices with which the cords can be tensioned are arranged in the fixed upper and lower rails.

Aus der US 4,825,929 ist ebenfalls ein Plisseevorhang bekannt.From the US 4,825,929 is also a pleated curtain known.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Beschattungseinrichtung für Fenster- oder Türöffnungen zu schaffen, die die Vorteile eines frei verschiebbaren Plissee-Vorhangs mit denjenigen einer klassischen Horizontal-Jalousie vereinigt.The present invention has for its object to provide a shading device for window or door openings, which combines the advantages of a freely movable pleated curtain with those of a classic horizontal blind.

Die Aufgabe wird mit einer Horizontal-Jalousie für Fenster- oder Türöffnungen mit einer Oberschiene und einer Unterschiene mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is achieved with a horizontal blind for window or door openings with an upper rail and a lower rail with the features of claim 1.

Eine Horizontal-Jalousie weist ein deutlich höheres Gewicht auf als ein Plissee-Vorhang. Die Lamellen einer Horizontal-Jalousie sind in der Regel aus Metall oder Kunststoff gefertigt und damit schon schwerer als ein Stoffbehang eines Plissee-Vorhangs. Außerdem sind die Ober- und Unterschienen einer Horizontal-Jalousie wegen der notwendigen Verstellmechanik für die Lamellenneigung voluminöser und schwerer als die Ober- und Unterschiene eines Plissee-Vorhangs. Bisher wurde es daher für unmöglich erachtet, eine Horizontal-Jalousie mit frei beweglichen Ober- und Unterschienen zu realisieren. Mit vorliegender Erfindung ist dies aber nun dennoch gelungen. Um zu vermeiden, dass aufgrund des hohen Behanggewichts der Federmechanismus in der oder den Schienen sehr stark und damit auch voluminös ausgelegt werden muss, ist es dabei von Vorteil, wenn an der Ober- und Unterschiene seitlich Endstücke zur Durchführung der Spannschnüre angeordnet sind, wobei die Endstücke derart ausgebildet sind, dass beim Durchführen der Spannschnüre eine hohe Reibung zwischen den Spannschnüren und den Endstücken entsteht. Die erhöhte Reibung kann dabei auf verschiedene Weise realisiert werden. So können die Endstücke mindestens eine Engstelle für die Spannschnüre aufweisen.A horizontal blind has a significantly higher weight than a pleated curtain. The slats of a horizontal blinds are usually made of metal or plastic and thus already heavier than a fabric curtain of a pleated curtain. In addition, the top and bottom rails of a horizontal blind are due to the necessary adjustment mechanism for the slat slope voluminous and heavier than the top and bottom rail of a pleated curtain. So far, it has therefore been considered impossible to realize a horizontal blind with freely movable top and bottom rails. But with the present invention, this is still successful. In order to avoid, that due to the high Behanggewichts the spring mechanism in the rail or the very strong and thus bulky must be interpreted, it is advantageous if the upper and lower rail laterally end pieces for carrying the tension cords are arranged, the end pieces are formed in that a high friction between the tensioning cords and the end pieces results when the tensioning cords are being carried out. The increased friction can be realized in various ways. Thus, the end pieces may have at least one bottleneck for the tension cords.

Bei einer alternativen Ausgestaltung können die Endstücke mindestens eine Passage für die Spannschnüre mit strukturierter und/oder rauer Oberfläche aufweisen. Vorteilhafter, weil für die Spannschnüre weniger belastend, ist die Ausbildung einer labyrinthartigen Passage für die Spannschnüre in den Endstücken. Hier entsteht die höhere Reibung einfach durch die häufigere Umlenkung der Schnüre. Dies belastet die Schnüre weniger als ein verengter Querschnitt einer Durchführung oder eine Passage mit aufgerauter Oberfläche. Selbstverständlich können die verschiedenen Maßnahmen zur Reibungserhöhung in den Endstücken aber auch kombiniert werden.In an alternative embodiment, the end pieces may have at least one passage for the tension cords with a structured and / or rough surface. Advantageous, because less stressful for the tension cords, is the formation of a labyrinthine passage for the tension cords in the end pieces. Here, the higher friction is created simply by the more frequent deflection of the cords. This stresses the strings less than a narrowed section of a passage or passage with a roughened surface. Of course, the various measures to increase friction in the end pieces can also be combined.

Die Erhöhung der Reibung ermöglicht nicht nur die Verwendung weniger starker Federn sondern auch weniger dicker Spannschnüre.The increase in friction not only allows the use of less strong springs but also less thick tension cords.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich, wenn die Reibung zwischen den Spannschnüren und den Endstücken einstellbar ist. Dadurch kann die Schnurspannung bei Einbautoleranzen angepasst werden.Further advantages arise when the friction between the clamping cords and the end pieces is adjustable. As a result, the line tension can be adjusted for installation tolerances.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich, wenn im Inneren der Ober- und Unterschiene Führungen für die Spannschnüre vorgesehen sind. Auch diese Führungen unterstützen einen gleichmäßigen Spannungszustand der Spannschnüre.Further advantages arise when guides are provided for the tension cords in the interior of the upper and lower rail. These guides also support a uniform state of tension of the tension cords.

Zur Vermeidung von unerwünschten Kippbewegungen der Ober- und Unterschiene um ihre Längsachse können die Eintrittsöffnungen der Spannschnüre jeweils im oberen Bereich an den Stirnseiten der Endstücke angeordnet sein.To avoid unwanted tilting movements of the upper and lower rail about its longitudinal axis, the inlet openings of the tensioning cords can be arranged in each case in the upper region on the end sides of the end pieces.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Jalousie können die Lamellen in jeder Stellung der Ober- und Unterschiene in demjenigen Teil des Behangs, der geschlossen ist, in ihrer Neigung zur Horizontalen verstellbar sein. Hierzu kann beispielsweise ein Drehknopf oder ein Drehstab verwendet werden. Die Verstellung der Lamellen kann dabei in an sich bekannter Weise mittels Leiterkordeln, deren Enden mit einem in der Oberschiene angeordneten Schieber verbunden sind, in ihrer Neigung verstellbar sein. Der Schieber kann in Lagerböcken geführt sein, die gleichzeitig Führungen für die Spannschnüre aufweisen.In the blind according to the invention, the slats can be adjusted in any position of the upper and lower rail in that part of the curtain, which is closed, in their inclination to the horizontal. For this purpose, for example, a knob or a torsion bar can be used. The adjustment of the slats can be adjustable in its inclination in a conventional manner by means of conductor cords whose ends are connected to a slide arranged in the upper rail. The slide can be guided in bearing blocks, which also have guides for the tension cords.

Nachfolgend wird ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Horizontal-Jalousie anhand der Zeichnung näher beschrieben.Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a horizontal blind according to the invention is described in detail with reference to the drawing.

Die einzige Figur zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Horizontal-Jalousie ohne Spannschnüre und ohne die Leiterkordeln zur Verstellung der Lamellen 11 der Jalousie 10. Die Lamellen 11 sind zwischen einer Oberschiene 12 und einer Unterschiene 13 angeordnet. Die Ober- und Unterschiene 12, 13 können beispielsweise aus Aluminium gefertigt sein.The single FIGURE shows a perspective view of a horizontal blind according to the invention without tensioning cords and without the ladder cords for adjusting the slats 11 of the blind 10. The slats 11 are arranged between an upper rail 12 and a lower rail 13. The top and bottom rails 12, 13 may be made of aluminum, for example.

In der Oberschiene 12, die mit abgenommenem Deckel 12.1 dargestellt ist, ist ein Schieber 14 zur Neigungsverstellung der Lamellen 11 angeordnet. An ihm sind die oberen Enden der Leiterkordeln befestigt. Der Schieber 14 ist auf einer Seite mit einem gezahnten Bereich 15 versehen, in dessen Verzahnung ein Ritzel 16 eingreift. Das Ritzel 16 ist mittels eines Drehknopfs 17 rotierbar und damit die Neigung der Lamellen 11 verstellbar. Mit der Bezugsziffer 18 ist ein Wendelager für den Schieber 14 gekennzeichnet. Der Schieber 14 ruht in Lagerbökken 19, die außerdem Führungen für die hier nicht dargestellten Spannschnüre in Form von Einkerbungen aufweisen.In the upper rail 12, which is shown with removed cover 12.1, a slider 14 for tilt adjustment of the fins 11 is arranged. The top ends of the ladder cords are attached to it. The slider 14 is provided on one side with a toothed portion 15, in the toothing of a pinion 16 engages. The pinion 16 is rotatable by means of a rotary knob 17 and thus the inclination of the slats 11 adjustable. Reference numeral 18 denotes a spiral bearing for the slide 14. The slider 14 rests in Lagerbökken 19, which also have guides for the tension cords, not shown here in the form of notches.

Weiter sind in der Oberschiene 12 Klemmen 20 für die hier ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Leiterkordeln zur Neigungsverstellung der Lamellen 11 angeordnet. Seitlich ist sowohl die Oberschiene 12 als auch die Unterschiene 13 durch Endstücke 21 verschlossen, die derart ausgebildet sind, dass sie eine hohe Reibung mit den durch sie hindurchgeführten Spannschnüren erzeugen. Sie können beispielsweise mit einer labyrinthartigen Führung für die Spannschnüre versehen sein. Außerdem ist auf der Außenseite der Endstücke 21 eine Stellschraube 22 zum Nachspannen der Spannschnüre und zum Ausgleich von Einbautoleranzen angeordnet. Zur Verschiebung der Oberschiene 12 an den Spannschnüren ist an der Oberschiene 12 ein Griff 23 angeordnet. Ein solcher Griff 23 befindet sich auch an der Unterschiene 13. Die Unterschiene 13 ist ebenfalls durch einen Deckel 13.1, der hier abgenommen eingezeichnet ist, abgedeckt. Im Inneren der Unterschiene 13 ist ein Federspannmechanismus 24 für die hier nicht dargestellten Spannschnüre eingezeichnet.Next 12 terminals 20 are arranged for the here also not shown ladder cords for tilt adjustment of the slats 11 in the upper rail. Laterally, both the upper rail 12 and the lower rail 13 are closed by end pieces 21, which are designed such that they generate a high degree of friction with the tension cords passing through them. For example, they can be provided with a labyrinth-like guide for the tension cords. In addition, on the outside of the end pieces 21, a set screw 22 for tensioning the tension cords and to compensate for installation tolerances. To move the upper rail 12 to the clamping cords, a handle 23 is disposed on the upper rail 12. Such a handle 23 is also located on the lower rail 13. The lower rail 13 is also covered by a cover 13.1, which is shown here removed, covered. Inside the lower rail 13, a spring tensioning mechanism 24 is shown for the tensioning cords, not shown here.

Zur Vermeidung einer Kippbewegung der Schienen 12, 13 sind die Eintrittsöffnungen 25 für die Spannschnüre an den Endstücken 21 in deren oberem Bereich angeordnet.To avoid a tilting movement of the rails 12, 13, the inlet openings 25 are arranged for the tension cords on the end pieces 21 in the upper region thereof.

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  1. Horizontal blinds for windows or doorways with an upper rib (12) and a lower rib (13), between which there are a number of slats (11), whereby the upper rib (12) and the lower rib (13) are disposed such that they can be freely moved vertically on cords, whereby the cords are attached in the four corners of the window or doorway and are held in the tensioned position, independently of the position of the upper and the lower ribs (12, 13), by means of at least one spring mechanism (24), characterized in that the at least one spring mechanism (24) is disposed in at least one of the movable ribs (12, 13) and in that the slats (11) can be tilted.
  2. Horizontal blinds in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that lateral endpieces (21) are disposed, for the cords to be fed through, laterally on the upper and lower ribs (12, 13), whereby the endpieces (22) are developed such that when the cords are fed through them there is a high level of friction between the cords and the endpieces (21).
  3. Horizontal blinds in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that the endpieces (21) have at least one constriction for the cords.
  4. Horizontal blinds in accordance with claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the endpieces (21) have at least one channel for the cords with a textured and/or coarse surface.
  5. Horizontal blinds in accordance with one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the endpieces (21) have a labyrinthine channel for the cords.
  6. Horizontal blinds in accordance with one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the friction between the endpieces (21) and the cords is adjustable.
  7. Horizontal blinds in accordance with one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that guide means (19) are provided for the cords inside the upper and lower ribs (12, 13).
  8. Horizontal blinds in accordance with one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the openings (25) for the cords in the endpieces (21) are in each case disposed in the upper area on the end faces of the endpieces (21).
  9. Horizontal blinds in accordance with one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the slats (11) can shifted, in their angle of inclination, in each position of the upper and lower ribs (12, 13) in the section of the blinds that is closed.
  10. Horizontal blinds in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that the slats (11) can be re-angled, by means of guide strings the ends of which are connected, by means of a slider (15) disposed in the upper rib (12).
  11. Horizontal blinds in accordance with claim 10, characterized in that the slider (15) is guided in bearing brackets (19) that also have guide means for the cords.
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