EP1942245B1 - Independent assembly for activating a roller blind or shade - Google Patents

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EP1942245B1
EP1942245B1 EP07150148A EP07150148A EP1942245B1 EP 1942245 B1 EP1942245 B1 EP 1942245B1 EP 07150148 A EP07150148 A EP 07150148A EP 07150148 A EP07150148 A EP 07150148A EP 1942245 B1 EP1942245 B1 EP 1942245B1
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Mélanie Adamus
Valérie Bourgeois
Emmanuel Carvalheiro
Floriant Lallemand
Régis Leuvrey
Guillaume Pailleret
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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
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds
    • E06B9/42—Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • 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
    • E06B2009/2476—Solar cells

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  • the invention applies to a power supply for a motorized actuator for doors, windows, shutters.
  • a motorized actuator for doors, windows, shutters.
  • Such an actuator can be powered directly on the mains or by an autonomous power supply comprising a battery kit.
  • the battery kit generally consists of a power source, for example a group of batteries or accumulators and at least one connector for its connection to an engine.
  • the current source is preferably disposed in a housing, the connector being placed inside or outside this housing or mounted on a face of the housing.
  • the autonomous power supply unit comprises a group of rechargeable accumulators, it also comprises an external source of current and an appropriate connection.
  • This external source may comprise a set of photovoltaic cells or solar panel, more generally an energy generator or possibly a battery.
  • the autonomous power supply unit can be mounted near the actuator or be at least partially offset in a more suitable location, for example outside a roller shutter box, in a more discreet place or possibly more accessible, and conveniently close to the drum kit.
  • a power cable or a direct connection between the various elements of the power supply and the actuator are provided according to the desired spatial configurations.
  • the utility model DE 202 10 770U or the patent application JP 07-102866 disclose a roller shutter SCR moved by a ACT actuator autonomously powered by a power supply unit comprising a solar panel PV disposed on the casing of the roller shutter and BAT rechargeable batteries by solar energy via a load circuit REG.
  • An auxiliary socket is further provided for the connection of the shutter via an external power supply EXT.
  • This external power source can be an external battery or network power. It can be used to power the actuator directly or to charge the accumulators if the energy level of these is too low.
  • This auxiliary socket is preferably accessible by the user, and in particular, can be placed between the unwrapped deck of the shutter and the window or at the bottom of one of the slides in which slides the roller shutter apron.
  • An autonomous system can be controlled wired or wireless. Particularly in the latter case, it is known to seek to limit energy consumption to the maximum, and in particular the consumption of a receiver of movement orders addressed to the actuator by infrared or radio type electromagnetic waves, so as to limit any unnecessary discharge from the stand-alone power source. This consumption can be reduced by the use of appropriate electronic and circuit components.
  • the invention aims to improve the known devices of the prior art, while providing a simple and ergonomic modular solution.
  • the invention further proposes to provide features available to the various customers, whether they are integrators, installers, logisticians or end users.
  • the integrator must adjust at the factory an autonomous actuator in the middle of other autonomous or mains powered actuators.
  • the idea is that the system allows it to make adjustments by limiting the use of radio, and protect the system against other current settings by inhibiting the radio listening function.
  • the product can be delivered with the battery installed.
  • the invention aims to ensure, during transport of the autonomous actuation assembly, the absence of inadvertent movement, as well as to minimize the discharges of the battery other than natural.
  • the actuating assembly according to the invention is defined by claim 1.
  • the figure 1 is an electrical diagram of an actuating assembly according to the invention.
  • the figure 2 is a circuit diagram of an actuation assembly known from the prior art.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 are exploded views of a first embodiment of an actuation assembly according to the invention.
  • the figure 5 is a front view of a second embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.
  • the figure 6 is a side view of a second embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.
  • the figure 7 is a front view of a third embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.
  • the figure 8 is a front view of a fourth embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.
  • the installation INST comprises an actuator ACT comprising a gear motor MTR, an electronic control unit of the gear motor ECU and a radio frequency control command receiver RCU and a means DU for detecting variations in the voltage on a power supply line.
  • the ACT actuator is powered via the power supply line by a PWU autonomous power supply unit comprising at least one BAT rechargeable battery, coupled to a REG charging circuit, itself linked to a PVC photovoltaic panel supplying energy. can be stored in the BAT battery.
  • the consumption of the actuator must be reduced.
  • the actuator ACT consumes the energy provided by the battery BAT.
  • the RCU control command receiver must remain in a standby mode to be able to react to control commands from a radiofrequency command transmitter.
  • the consumption of the receiver is therefore substantially continuous, whether in standby mode or in processing mode when a message is received.
  • the BAT battery must therefore be capable of providing such energy.
  • the RCU control command receiver is a low power receiver.
  • the power supply unit PWU also comprises a human-machine interface MMI, coupled to a CCU order determination unit, depending on the activation of the human-machine interface MMI. .
  • the human-machine interface MMI comprises at least one functional button FI, whose activation makes it possible to inhibit or restore the listening capabilities of the actuator, that is to say to activate or not the RCU command receiver.
  • the same FI functional button can be used to transmit the functionalities described above to the actuator, using particular ergonomics, determined by support times, successions of supports or support sequences.
  • the order determination unit CCU then translates these orders, constituted by these support times, these successions of supports or these support sequences, in the form of particular signals, to transmit them to the ECU electronic control unit. of the actuator, in particular by using the power line between the assembly PWU power supply and the actuator or for example using a bus-type line for carrying the power supply and information simultaneously, or with a dedicated line for the transfer of information.
  • These signals may for example consist of variations in the supply voltage. They are then detected and identified within the means DU for detecting variations in the supply voltage.
  • the actuator is connected to the PWU power supply via a LIN power line.
  • a PR connector allows fast connection between the actuator and the power supply.
  • the connection between the charging circuit REG and the actuator is interrupted if the actuator is disconnected from this power supply connector PR.
  • This can then be used to connect an external EXT power source, be it a battery or the power grid.
  • the battery BAT is then charged via this external source EXT, through the load circuit REG, so as to overcome a temporary failure of energy supply by the photovoltaic panel PV.
  • FIGS 3 and 4 represent an embodiment of the PWU stand-alone power supply with internal or external connector.
  • the battery BAT is preferably housed in a housing 10 of elongated shape, provided at its ends with two removable covers 11 and 12.
  • the battery BAT may be in the form of a plurality of rechargeable accumulators connected in series, one after the other in the housing.
  • the poles of the battery are connected to a circuit printed circuit board, also comprising the charging circuit REG (not shown).
  • the photovoltaic cell panel PV (not shown) is connected to the charging circuit, so as to supply the battery by transforming the light energy accumulating electric current in the battery.
  • the CCU command determination unit (not shown) is also connected to the printed circuit board PCB.
  • the figure 3 shows an exploded view of a portion of the PWU stand-alone power supply.
  • the housing 10 is equipped at its ends with soles 14 and 15, possibly removable, making it easier to insert the set of BAT batteries into the elongated housing.
  • the soleplate 15 is provided with a cable gland provided for the insertion of the LIN cable connected to the geared motor MTR in the housing 10.
  • the LIN cable is connected at its end inserted into the cable gland, to a mobile connector PR1 m by This connector PR1 m may be connected to another connector PR1 f attached to the printed circuit PCB and electrically connected to the battery BAT.
  • the gearmotor MTR is electrically connected to the battery BAT.
  • the sole 15 and the sole 14 are covered by the removable covers 11 and 12.
  • the connectors PR1f and PR1m can be disconnected.
  • the fixed connector PR1f can then be used to recharge the battery BAT by the external source EXT.
  • the connector PR1 m can be used for the direct supply by the external source EXT. This external source may be different depending on whether it is intended to recharge the battery or to power the actuator.
  • the figure 4 shows the detail of the connectors PR1f and PR1m once installed on the soleplate 15.
  • the FI functional button On the printed circuit board PCB is also mounted the FI functional button. It is also accessible when the cover 11 is removed from the housing 10.
  • the cover 11 takes the form of a plug. It is removable vis-à-vis the housing 10.
  • the printed PCB is maintained in the removable plug 11.
  • On a printed circuit board are mounted a first connector PR2f and the FI functional button of the human-machine interface MMI.
  • a second connector PR2m is plugged into the first and connects the battery to the circuit board.
  • the functional button FI and the connectors PR2f and PR2m become accessible.
  • the FI functional button can then be used to control certain functions of the actuator.
  • the connectors PR2m and PR2f decouple the battery from the actuator.
  • This connector can be used, once decoupled, for connection to an external source to recharge the battery or to directly power the actuator.
  • functionalities of the charging circuit can be reused when connected to an external source (for example, checking the charge level of the battery).
  • the LIN electrical connection line between the battery BAT and ACT actuator.
  • the LIN line is also equipped with another connector PR2 ', which allows connection to the actuator.
  • This connector PR2 ' may be near the housing or further on the LIN line electrical connection, for example at the actuator itself.
  • the figure 6 is a schematic sectional view of the housing of the power supply according to the figure 5 .
  • the housing has a flat bottom surface, surmounted by a substantially circular section, in which are housed the battery or accumulators and LIN connection line between the printed PCB and the connector PR2 '.
  • the flat bottom surface extends sideways to form a support surface for the PV photovoltaic panel. These are then connected to the load circuit REG at one end of the housing.
  • the plugs 11 and 12 shown in figure 5 as well as figures 7 and 8 have complementary shapes to the case.
  • the housing can be closed on one side by a plug and on the other by a housing wall.
  • the figure 7 presents a third embodiment of the housing 10 of the battery pack.
  • the two plugs 11 and 12 can be permanently mounted.
  • the connector PR for the connection is located at the plug 12.
  • This connector PR is in fact linked to the printed circuit PCB and to the battery through the tracks thereof.
  • a functional button FI ' is of the activatable type without contact, for example by magnetic actuation or by means of an RFID radio frequency identification system.
  • the figure 8 A first plug 11, inside which is installed the printed circuit board PCB and a functional button FI ", is fixed with respect to the case, there again, the functional button is activable. without contact, or activatable by contact through the wall of the plug 11 (flexible wall for example) .
  • the second plug 12 is removable and the connectors PR4m and PR4f connecting the printed circuit to the supply line of the LIN actuator are Advantageously, the connectors PR4m and PR4f are disconnected when a user removes the plug 12 from the housing.
  • an actuator When an actuator is integrated into a roller shutter by an integrator, it can easily activate or deactivate the radio wave listening functionalities of the actuator. In this way, if various actuators are present on a setting site, only one is set for listening during the setting time (pairing with a remote control, setting of end positions or various operating parameters), this adjustment being carried out by radio waves, while the radio receivers of other actuators are disabled. Once set, the set actuator receiver is turned off again, which saves battery power associated with it, especially during transport or before installation, while another receiver is activated to adjust this other actuator.

Abstract

The assembly has a motorized actuator (ACT) that is provided with a wireless control command receiving unit (RCU). An autonomous power supply assembly (PWU) includes a rechargeable accumulator and a power supply connector (PR) provides connection to the actuator via an electric connection line. Power is supplied to the actuator by energy of the accumulator through the electric connection line. The power supply assembly includes a man-machine interface (MMI) with activation that allows transmission of information to the actuator. An independent claim is also included for an installation comprising a screen (SCR) and an actuation assembly.

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L'invention s'applique à un ensemble d'alimentation pour un actionneur motorisé de portes, fenêtres, volets. Un tel actionneur peut être alimenté directement sur le secteur ou par un ensemble d'alimentation autonome comprenant un kit batterie.The invention applies to a power supply for a motorized actuator for doors, windows, shutters. Such an actuator can be powered directly on the mains or by an autonomous power supply comprising a battery kit.

Le kit batterie se compose généralement d'une source de courant, par exemple un groupe de batteries ou accumulateurs et d'au moins un connecteur pour sa connexion à un moteur. La source de courant est de préférence disposée dans un boîtier, le connecteur étant placé à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de ce boîtier ou étant monté sur une face du boîtier.The battery kit generally consists of a power source, for example a group of batteries or accumulators and at least one connector for its connection to an engine. The current source is preferably disposed in a housing, the connector being placed inside or outside this housing or mounted on a face of the housing.

Dans le cas où l'ensemble d'alimentation autonome comprend un groupe d'accumulateurs rechargeables, il comprend également une source externe de courant et une connexion appropriée. Cette source externe peut comprendre un ensemble de cellules photovoltaïques ou panneau solaire, plus généralement un générateur d'énergie ou éventuellement une batterie.In the case where the autonomous power supply unit comprises a group of rechargeable accumulators, it also comprises an external source of current and an appropriate connection. This external source may comprise a set of photovoltaic cells or solar panel, more generally an energy generator or possibly a battery.

L'ensemble d'alimentation autonome peut être monté à proximité de l'actionneur ou être déporté du moins en partie dans un endroit plus approprié, par exemple à l'extérieur d'un caisson de volet roulant, dans un endroit plus discret ou éventuellement plus accessible, et avantageusement à proximité du kit batterie. Un câble d'alimentation ou une connexion directe entre les différents éléments de l'ensemble d'alimentation et de l'actionneur sont prévus en fonction des configurations spatiales souhaitées.The autonomous power supply unit can be mounted near the actuator or be at least partially offset in a more suitable location, for example outside a roller shutter box, in a more discreet place or possibly more accessible, and conveniently close to the drum kit. A power cable or a direct connection between the various elements of the power supply and the actuator are provided according to the desired spatial configurations.

Comme représenté à la figure 2, Le modèle d'utilité DE 202 10 770U ou la demande de brevet JP 07-102866 décrivent un volet roulant SCR déplacé par un actionneur ACT alimenté de manière autonome par un ensemble d'alimentation comprenant un panneau solaire PV disposé sur le caisson du volet roulant et des accumulateurs rechargeables BAT par l'énergie solaire via un circuit de charge REG. Une prise auxiliaire est de plus prévue pour la connexion du volet roulant par l'intermédiaire d'une source d'alimentation externe EXT. Cette source d'alimentation externe peut être une batterie externe ou l'énergie du réseau. Elle peut être utilisée pour alimenter directement l'actionneur ou charger les accumulateurs si le niveau d'énergie de ceux-ci est trop faible.As represented in figure 2 , The utility model DE 202 10 770U or the patent application JP 07-102866 disclose a roller shutter SCR moved by a ACT actuator autonomously powered by a power supply unit comprising a solar panel PV disposed on the casing of the roller shutter and BAT rechargeable batteries by solar energy via a load circuit REG. An auxiliary socket is further provided for the connection of the shutter via an external power supply EXT. This external power source can be an external battery or network power. It can be used to power the actuator directly or to charge the accumulators if the energy level of these is too low.

Cette prise auxiliaire est de préférence accessible par l'utilisateur, et notamment, peut être placée entre le tablier déroulé du volet roulant et la fenêtre ou au bas d'une des coulisses dans lesquelles glisse le tablier du volet roulant.This auxiliary socket is preferably accessible by the user, and in particular, can be placed between the unwrapped deck of the shutter and the window or at the bottom of one of the slides in which slides the roller shutter apron.

Un système autonome peut être piloté par voie filaire ou non filaire. Particulièrement dans ce dernier cas, il est connu de chercher à limiter la consommation énergétique au maximum, et notamment la consommation d'un récepteur d'ordres de mouvement adressés à l'actionneur par ondes électromagnétiques de type infrarouge ou radio, de manière à limiter toute décharge inutile de la source d'alimentation autonome. Cette consommation peut être réduite par l'utilisation de composants électroniques et de circuit appropriés.An autonomous system can be controlled wired or wireless. Particularly in the latter case, it is known to seek to limit energy consumption to the maximum, and in particular the consumption of a receiver of movement orders addressed to the actuator by infrared or radio type electromagnetic waves, so as to limit any unnecessary discharge from the stand-alone power source. This consumption can be reduced by the use of appropriate electronic and circuit components.

Les documents cités précédemment ne posent pas ce problème dans la mesure où une possibilité est prévue de recharger la batterie en cas de niveau d'énergie trop faible.The documents cited above do not pose this problem insofar as a possibility is provided to recharge the battery in case of energy level too low.

Cependant, l'invention vise à améliorer les dispositifs connus de l'art antérieur, tout en proposant une solution modulaire simple et ergonomique.However, the invention aims to improve the known devices of the prior art, while providing a simple and ergonomic modular solution.

L'invention se propose de plus d'apporter des fonctionnalités disponibles pour les différents clients, qu'ils soient intégrateurs, installateurs, logisticiens ou utilisateurs finaux.The invention further proposes to provide features available to the various customers, whether they are integrators, installers, logisticians or end users.

Ainsi, l'intégrateur doit régler en usine un actionneur autonome au milieu d'autres actionneurs autonomes ou alimentés sur secteur. Dans ce cas, l'idée est donc que le système lui permette d'effectuer ses réglages en limitant le recours à la radio, et de protéger le système contre les autres réglages en cours en inhibant la fonction écoute radio.Thus, the integrator must adjust at the factory an autonomous actuator in the middle of other autonomous or mains powered actuators. In this case, the idea is that the system allows it to make adjustments by limiting the use of radio, and protect the system against other current settings by inhibiting the radio listening function.

Le produit peut être livré avec la batterie installée. Dans ce cas, l'invention vise à garantir, pendant le transport de l'ensemble d'actionnement autonome, l'absence de mouvement intempestif, ainsi que de réduire au maximum les décharges de la batterie autres que naturelles.The product can be delivered with the battery installed. In this case, the invention aims to ensure, during transport of the autonomous actuation assembly, the absence of inadvertent movement, as well as to minimize the discharges of the battery other than natural.

Une fois installé, il doit également être aisé de rendre le système fonctionnel ou d'en limiter la consommation. Pour les actionneurs alimentés sur secteur, ces fonctionnalités sont accessibles par exemple à la mise sous tension ou suite à une séquence particulière de coupure du courant. Dans le cas des actionneurs autonomes, ces fonctionnalités doivent être possibles sans démontage du volet assemblé ou sans ouverture du caisson. Ainsi, la société Velux propose une interface Homme-Machine au niveau de ses actionneurs autonomes. Cette solution répond aux attentes des différents clients en terme d'appairage, de remise à zéro, de mise hors tension du motoréducteur, mais n'est pas satisfaisante d'un point de vue accessibilité une fois le produit installé.Once installed, it must also be easy to make the system functional or to limit the consumption. For AC powered actuators, these functions can be accessed, for example, at power up or following a particular power failure sequence. In the case of autonomous actuators, these functionalities must be possible without dismantling the assembled shutter or without opening the box. Thus, the company Velux offers a human-machine interface at the level of its autonomous actuators. This solution meets the expectations of different customers in terms of pairing, resetting, de-energizing the gearmotor, but is not satisfactory from an accessibility point of view once the product installed.

L'ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention est défini par la revendication 1.The actuating assembly according to the invention is defined by claim 1.

Différents modes de réalisation sont définis par les revendications dépendantes 2 à 10.Different embodiments are defined by dependent claims 2 to 10.

L'installation selon l'invention est définie par la revendication 11.The installation according to the invention is defined by claim 11.

Le dessin annexé représente, à titre d'exemples, différents modes de réalisation de l'ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The appended drawing shows, by way of example, various embodiments of the actuating assembly according to the invention.

La figure 1 est un schéma électrique d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The figure 1 is an electrical diagram of an actuating assembly according to the invention.

La figure 2 est un schéma électrique d'un ensemble d'actionnement connu de l'art antérieur.The figure 2 is a circuit diagram of an actuation assembly known from the prior art.

Les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues éclatées d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The Figures 3 and 4 are exploded views of a first embodiment of an actuation assembly according to the invention.

La figure 5 est une vue de face d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The figure 5 is a front view of a second embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.

La figure 6 est une vue de côté d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The figure 6 is a side view of a second embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.

La figure 7 est une vue de face d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The figure 7 is a front view of a third embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.

La figure 8 est une vue de face d'un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble d'actionnement selon l'invention.The figure 8 is a front view of a fourth embodiment of an actuating assembly according to the invention.

L'installation INST comprend un actionneur ACT comprenant un motoréducteur MTR, une unité électronique de pilotage du motoréducteur ECU et un récepteur d'ordres de commande par radiofréquences RCU et un moyen DU de détection des variations de la tension sur une ligne d'alimentation.The installation INST comprises an actuator ACT comprising a gear motor MTR, an electronic control unit of the gear motor ECU and a radio frequency control command receiver RCU and a means DU for detecting variations in the voltage on a power supply line.

L'actionneur ACT est alimenté via la ligne d'alimentation par un ensemble d'alimentation autonome PWU comprenant au moins une batterie rechargeable BAT, couplée à un circuit de charge REG, lui-même lié à un panneau photovoltaïque PVC fournissant de l'énergie pouvant être stockée dans la batterie BAT.The ACT actuator is powered via the power supply line by a PWU autonomous power supply unit comprising at least one BAT rechargeable battery, coupled to a REG charging circuit, itself linked to a PVC photovoltaic panel supplying energy. can be stored in the BAT battery.

Pour des raisons liées à l'autonomie en énergie, la consommation de l'actionneur doit être réduite. Lors d'un mouvement commandé, l'actionneur ACT consomme l'énergie procurée par la batterie BAT. Parallèlement, le récepteur d'ordres de commande RCU doit rester dans un mode de veille pour être capable de réagir à des ordres de commande en provenance d'un émetteur d'ordres de commandes par radiofréquences. La consommation du récepteur est donc sensiblement continue, que ce soit en mode de veille ou en mode de traitement lorsqu'un message est reçu. La batterie BAT doit donc être capable de fournir une telle énergie.For reasons related to the energy autonomy, the consumption of the actuator must be reduced. During a controlled movement, the actuator ACT consumes the energy provided by the battery BAT. At the same time, the RCU control command receiver must remain in a standby mode to be able to react to control commands from a radiofrequency command transmitter. The consumption of the receiver is therefore substantially continuous, whether in standby mode or in processing mode when a message is received. The BAT battery must therefore be capable of providing such energy.

De manière connue, le récepteur d'ordres de commande RCU est un récepteur à faible consommation.In known manner, the RCU control command receiver is a low power receiver.

Dans différents cas explicités ci-dessus, il est utile de pouvoir complètement inhiber la fonction d'écoute du récepteur d'ordres de commande RCU, indépendamment de l'alimentation en énergie de l'actionneur. Dans ce but et selon l'invention, l'ensemble d'alimentation PWU comprend également une interface Homme-Machine MMI, couplée à une unité de détermination d'ordre CCU, en fonction de l'activation de l'interface Homme-Machine MMI.In different cases explained above, it is useful to be able to completely inhibit the listening function of the command receiver of RCU control, regardless of the power supply of the actuator. For this purpose and according to the invention, the power supply unit PWU also comprises a human-machine interface MMI, coupled to a CCU order determination unit, depending on the activation of the human-machine interface MMI. .

L'interface Homme-Machine MMI comprend à cet effet au moins un bouton fonctionnel FI, dont l'activation permet d'inhiber ou de rétablir les capacités d'écoute de l'actionneur, c'est-à-dire d'activer ou non le récepteur d'ordres RCU.For this purpose, the human-machine interface MMI comprises at least one functional button FI, whose activation makes it possible to inhibit or restore the listening capabilities of the actuator, that is to say to activate or not the RCU command receiver.

D'autres fonctionnalités peuvent être transmises depuis l'ensemble d'alimentation autonome PWU, par exemple :

  • Réveil du récepteur pour débuter l'appairage d'un point de commande radio à l'actionneur.
  • Remise à zéro de la mémoire du récepteur RCU
  • Remise à zéro des paramètres de fonctionnement du motoréducteur MTR (appairages et réglages des fins de course par exemple), stockés au niveau de l'unité électronique de pilotage ECU
  • Désactivation du récepteur d'ordres RCU.
Other features can be transmitted from the PWU standalone power supply, for example:
  • Wake up the receiver to begin pairing a radio control point with the actuator.
  • Resetting the memory of the RCU receiver
  • Reset of the operating parameters of the gearmotor MTR (for example, pairings and limit switch settings), stored in the electronic control unit ECU
  • Disabling the RCU command receiver.

Le même bouton fonctionnel FI peut être utilisé pour transmettre les fonctionnalités décrites ci-dessus à l'actionneur, en utilisant des ergonomies particulières, déterminées par des temps d'appuis, des successions d'appuis ou des séquences d'appuis.The same FI functional button can be used to transmit the functionalities described above to the actuator, using particular ergonomics, determined by support times, successions of supports or support sequences.

L'unité de détermination des ordres CCU traduit alors ces ordres, constitués par ces temps d'appuis, ces successions d'appuis ou ces séquences d'appuis, sous forme de signaux particuliers, pour les transmettre à l'unité électronique de pilotage ECU de l'actionneur, notamment en utilisant la ligne d'alimentation entre l'ensemble d'alimentation PWU et l'actionneur ou par exemple en utilisant une ligne de type bus permettant de transporter l'alimentation et l'information simultanément, ou avec une ligne dédiée pour le transfert d'information. Ces signaux peuvent par exemple consister en des variations de la tension d'alimentation. Ils sont alors détectés et identifiés au sein des moyens DU de détection des variations de la tension d'alimentation.The order determination unit CCU then translates these orders, constituted by these support times, these successions of supports or these support sequences, in the form of particular signals, to transmit them to the ECU electronic control unit. of the actuator, in particular by using the power line between the assembly PWU power supply and the actuator or for example using a bus-type line for carrying the power supply and information simultaneously, or with a dedicated line for the transfer of information. These signals may for example consist of variations in the supply voltage. They are then detected and identified within the means DU for detecting variations in the supply voltage.

Différents protocoles d'alimentation et de communication connus peuvent être utilisés. On note par exemple le protocole défini dans la demande EP 1 274 199 .Various known power and communication protocols can be used. For example, the protocol defined in the application EP 1 274 199 .

L'actionneur est relié à l'ensemble d'alimentation PWU par une ligne d'alimentation LIN. Un connecteur PR permet la connexion rapide entre l'actionneur et l'ensemble d'alimentation. La liaison entre le circuit de charge REG et l'actionneur est interrompue si l'actionneur est débranché de ce connecteur d'alimentation PR. Celui-ci peut alors être utilisé pour connecter une source externe de courant EXT, que ce soit une batterie ou le réseau électrique. La batterie BAT est alors chargée par l'intermédiaire de cette source externe EXT, au travers du circuit de charge REG, de manière à pallier un défaut temporaire d'approvisionnement en énergie par le panneau photovoltaïque PV.The actuator is connected to the PWU power supply via a LIN power line. A PR connector allows fast connection between the actuator and the power supply. The connection between the charging circuit REG and the actuator is interrupted if the actuator is disconnected from this power supply connector PR. This can then be used to connect an external EXT power source, be it a battery or the power grid. The battery BAT is then charged via this external source EXT, through the load circuit REG, so as to overcome a temporary failure of energy supply by the photovoltaic panel PV.

Les figures 3 et 4 représentent un mode d'exécution de l'ensemble d'alimentation autonome PWU avec connecteur interne ou externe.The Figures 3 and 4 represent an embodiment of the PWU stand-alone power supply with internal or external connector.

La batterie BAT se loge préférentiellement dans un boîtier 10 de forme allongée, muni à ses extrémités, de deux capots amovibles 11 et 12.The battery BAT is preferably housed in a housing 10 of elongated shape, provided at its ends with two removable covers 11 and 12.

La batterie BAT peut se présenter sous la forme d'une pluralité d'accumulateurs rechargeables montés en série, les uns à la suite des autres dans le boîtier. Les pôles de la batterie sont connectés à un circuit imprimé PCB, comprenant également le circuit de charge REG (non représenté). Par ailleurs, le panneau de cellules photovoltaïques PV (non représenté) est relié au circuit de charge, de manière à alimenter la batterie par transformation de l'énergie lumineuse en courant électrique accumulable dans la batterie.The battery BAT may be in the form of a plurality of rechargeable accumulators connected in series, one after the other in the housing. The poles of the battery are connected to a circuit printed circuit board, also comprising the charging circuit REG (not shown). Furthermore, the photovoltaic cell panel PV (not shown) is connected to the charging circuit, so as to supply the battery by transforming the light energy accumulating electric current in the battery.

L'unité de détermination des ordres CCU (non représentée) est également connectée au circuit imprimé PCB.The CCU command determination unit (not shown) is also connected to the printed circuit board PCB.

La figure 3 montre une vue éclatée d'une partie de l'ensemble d'alimentation autonome PWU. Le boîtier 10 est équipé à ses extrémités de semelles 14 et 15, éventuellement amovible, permettant d'insérer plus facilement l'ensemble de batteries BAT dans le boîtier allongé. La semelle 15 est munie d'un passe-câble prévu pour l'insertion du câble LIN lié au motoréducteur MTR dans le boîtier 10. Le câble LIN est raccordé à son extrémité insérée dans le passe-câble, à un connecteur PR1 m mobile par rapport au boîtier 10 ou à la semelle 15. Ce connecteur PR1 m peut être raccordé à un autre connecteur PR1 f fixé sur le circuit imprimé PCB et connecté électriquement à la batterie BAT. Ainsi, lorsque le connecteur mobile PR1 m est enfiché dans le connecteur fixe, le motoréducteur MTR est lié électriquement à la batterie BAT.The figure 3 shows an exploded view of a portion of the PWU stand-alone power supply. The housing 10 is equipped at its ends with soles 14 and 15, possibly removable, making it easier to insert the set of BAT batteries into the elongated housing. The soleplate 15 is provided with a cable gland provided for the insertion of the LIN cable connected to the geared motor MTR in the housing 10. The LIN cable is connected at its end inserted into the cable gland, to a mobile connector PR1 m by This connector PR1 m may be connected to another connector PR1 f attached to the printed circuit PCB and electrically connected to the battery BAT. Thus, when the mobile connector PR1 m is plugged into the fixed connector, the gearmotor MTR is electrically connected to the battery BAT.

La semelle 15 et respectivement la semelle 14 sont recouvertes par les capots amovibles 11 et 12. Lorsque le capot 11 est retiré, les connecteurs PR1f et PR1m peuvent être déconnectés. Le connecteur fixe PR1f peut alors servir à la recharge de la batterie BAT par la source externe EXT. Alternativement, ou simultanément, le connecteur PR1 m peut être utilisé pour l'alimentation directe par la source externe EXT. Cette source externe peut être différente selon qu'elle est destinée à recharger la batterie ou à alimenter l'actionneur.The sole 15 and the sole 14 are covered by the removable covers 11 and 12. When the cover 11 is removed, the connectors PR1f and PR1m can be disconnected. The fixed connector PR1f can then be used to recharge the battery BAT by the external source EXT. Alternatively, or simultaneously, the connector PR1 m can be used for the direct supply by the external source EXT. This external source may be different depending on whether it is intended to recharge the battery or to power the actuator.

La figure 4 montre le détail des connecteurs PR1f et PR1m une fois installés sur la semelle 15. Sur le circuit imprimé PCB est également monté le bouton fonctionnel FI. Celui-ci est également accessible lorsque le capot 11 est retiré du boîtier 10.The figure 4 shows the detail of the connectors PR1f and PR1m once installed on the soleplate 15. On the printed circuit board PCB is also mounted the FI functional button. It is also accessible when the cover 11 is removed from the housing 10.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5 représenté schématiquement, le capot 11 prend la forme d'un bouchon. Celui-ci est amovible vis à vis du boîtier 10. Le circuit imprimé PCB est maintenu dans le bouchon amovible 11. Sur un circuit imprimé sont montés un premier connecteur PR2f ainsi que le bouton fonctionnel FI de l'interface homme-machine MMI. Un deuxième connecteur PR2m est enfiché dans le premier et permet de relier la batterie au circuit imprimé.In the embodiment of the figure 5 schematically shown, the cover 11 takes the form of a plug. It is removable vis-à-vis the housing 10. The printed PCB is maintained in the removable plug 11. On a printed circuit board are mounted a first connector PR2f and the FI functional button of the human-machine interface MMI. A second connector PR2m is plugged into the first and connects the battery to the circuit board.

Ainsi, lorsqu'on retire le bouchon amovible du boîtier 10, le bouton fonctionnel FI et les connecteurs PR2f et PR2m deviennent accessibles. Le bouton fonctionnel FI peut alors être utilisé pour contrôler certaines fonctionnalités de l'actionneur.Thus, when the removable cap 10 is removed from the housing, the functional button FI and the connectors PR2f and PR2m become accessible. The FI functional button can then be used to control certain functions of the actuator.

Par ailleurs, les connecteurs PR2m et PR2f permet de découpler la batterie de l'actionneur. Ce connecteur peut être utilisé, une fois découplé, pour la connexion à une source externe pour recharger la batterie ou pour alimenter directement l'actionneur.In addition, the connectors PR2m and PR2f decouple the battery from the actuator. This connector can be used, once decoupled, for connection to an external source to recharge the battery or to directly power the actuator.

Avantageusement, des fonctionnalités du circuit de charge pourront être réutilisées lors d'une connexion avec une source externe (par exemple vérification du niveau de charge de la batterie).Advantageously, functionalities of the charging circuit can be reused when connected to an external source (for example, checking the charge level of the battery).

A l'autre extrémité du boîtier 10 allongé se trouve un autre bouchon fixe 12. Au travers de celui-ci passe la ligne de raccordement électrique LIN entre la batterie BAT et l'actionneur ACT. La ligne LIN est également munie d'un autre connecteur PR2', qui permet un raccordement à l'actionneur. Ce connecteur PR2' peut se trouver à proximité du boîtier ou plus loin sur la ligne LIN de raccordement électrique, par exemple au niveau de l'actionneur lui-même.At the other end of the elongated housing 10 there is another fixed plug 12. Through it passes the LIN electrical connection line between the battery BAT and ACT actuator. The LIN line is also equipped with another connector PR2 ', which allows connection to the actuator. This connector PR2 'may be near the housing or further on the LIN line electrical connection, for example at the actuator itself.

La figure 6 représente une vue en coupe schématisée du boîtier de l'ensemble d'alimentation selon la figure 5. Le boîtier présente une surface inférieure plane, surmontée d'une section sensiblement circulaire, dans laquelle viennent se loger la ou les batteries ou accumulateurs ainsi qu'une ligne LIN de raccordement entre le circuit imprimé PCB et le connecteur PR2'. La surface inférieure plane s'étend de côté de manière à former une surface de support pour le panneau photovoltaïque PV. Celles-ci sont alors raccordées au circuit de charge REG au niveau d'une des extrémités du boîtier.The figure 6 is a schematic sectional view of the housing of the power supply according to the figure 5 . The housing has a flat bottom surface, surmounted by a substantially circular section, in which are housed the battery or accumulators and LIN connection line between the printed PCB and the connector PR2 '. The flat bottom surface extends sideways to form a support surface for the PV photovoltaic panel. These are then connected to the load circuit REG at one end of the housing.

Les bouchons 11 et 12 représentés à la figure 5 ainsi qu'aux figures 7 et 8 ont des formes complémentaires au boîtier. Alternativement, le boîtier peut être fermé d'un seul côté par un bouchon et de l'autre par une paroi de boîtier.The plugs 11 and 12 shown in figure 5 as well as figures 7 and 8 have complementary shapes to the case. Alternatively, the housing can be closed on one side by a plug and on the other by a housing wall.

La figure 7 présente une troisième forme de réalisation du boîtier 10 du kit batterie. Dans cette forme de réalisation, les deux bouchons 11 et 12 peuvent être montés à demeure. Le connecteur PR pour le raccordement se trouve au niveau du bouchon 12. Ainsi, lorsque la batterie ne peut plus alimenter l'actionneur, il est possible de déconnecter celle-ci et d'alimenter directement l'actionneur avec une source externe EXT par l'intermédiaire d'un connecteur PR3m, ou de recharger la batterie par l'intermédiaire du connecteur PR3f. Ce connecteur PR est en effet liée au circuit imprimé PCB et à la batterie au travers des pistes de celui-ci.The figure 7 presents a third embodiment of the housing 10 of the battery pack. In this embodiment, the two plugs 11 and 12 can be permanently mounted. The connector PR for the connection is located at the plug 12. Thus, when the battery can no longer supply the actuator, it is possible to disconnect it and directly supply the actuator with an external source EXT by the intermediate a PR3m connector, or recharge the battery via the PR3f connector. This connector PR is in fact linked to the printed circuit PCB and to the battery through the tracks thereof.

Un bouton fonctionnel FI' est du type activable sans contact, par exemple par actionnement magnétique ou grâce à un système d'identification par radiofréquence RFID.A functional button FI 'is of the activatable type without contact, for example by magnetic actuation or by means of an RFID radio frequency identification system.

La figure 8 présente une quatrième forme de réalisation du boîtier 10. Un premier bouchon 11, à l'intérieur duquel est installé le circuit imprimé PCB et un bouton fonctionnel FI", est fixe vis à vis du boîtier. Là-encore, le bouton fonctionnel est activable sans contact, ou activable par contact à travers la paroi du bouchon 11 (paroi souple par exemple). Le second bouchon 12 est amovible et les connecteurs PR4m et PR4f reliant le circuit imprimé à la ligne d'alimentation de l'actionneur LIN se trouvent à l'intérieur du kit batterie. De façon avantageuse, les connecteurs PR4m et PR4f sont déconnectés lorsqu'un utilisateur enlève le bouchon 12 du boîtier.The figure 8 A first plug 11, inside which is installed the printed circuit board PCB and a functional button FI ", is fixed with respect to the case, there again, the functional button is activable. without contact, or activatable by contact through the wall of the plug 11 (flexible wall for example) .The second plug 12 is removable and the connectors PR4m and PR4f connecting the printed circuit to the supply line of the LIN actuator are Advantageously, the connectors PR4m and PR4f are disconnected when a user removes the plug 12 from the housing.

Diverses combinaisons de ces formes de réalisation sont bien entendu envisageables, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, défini par les revendications.Various combinations of these embodiments are of course conceivable, without departing from the scope of the invention, defined by the claims.

Lorsqu'un actionneur est intégré dans un volet roulant par un intégrateur, celui-ci peut aisément activer ou désactiver les fonctionnalités d'écoute des ondes radio de l'actionneur. De cette façon, si divers actionneurs sont présents sur un site de réglage, seul un est mis en écoute pendant le temps de réglage (appairage à une télécommande, réglage de fins de course ou de divers paramètres de fonctionnement), ce réglage étant réalisé par ondes radio, tandis que les récepteurs radio des autres actionneurs sont désactivés. Une fois réglé, le récepteur de l'actionneur réglé est à nouveau désactivé, ce qui permet d'économiser l'énergie de la batterie qui lui est associée, notamment pendant le transport ou avant l'installation, tandis qu'un autre récepteur est activé pour procéder au réglage de cet autre actionneur.When an actuator is integrated into a roller shutter by an integrator, it can easily activate or deactivate the radio wave listening functionalities of the actuator. In this way, if various actuators are present on a setting site, only one is set for listening during the setting time (pairing with a remote control, setting of end positions or various operating parameters), this adjustment being carried out by radio waves, while the radio receivers of other actuators are disabled. Once set, the set actuator receiver is turned off again, which saves battery power associated with it, especially during transport or before installation, while another receiver is activated to adjust this other actuator.

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  1. An actuation assembly (INST) of a screen (SCR) for closure, solar protection or privacy, comprising, on the one hand, a motorized actuator (ACT) comprising wireless control command receiving means (RCU) and, on the other hand, an autonomous power supply assembly (PWU) comprising at least one rechargeable accumulator (BAT) and a power supply connector (PR), for the connection to the motorized actuator (ACT) via an electric connection line (LIN), through which the actuator can be power supplied by the energy of the accumulator (BAT), characterized in that the power supply assembly (PWU) comprises a man-machine interface (MMI) whose activation allows the transmission of information to the motorized actuator (ACT), this information relating to the control of the wireless control command receiving means (RCU) of the actuator (ACT).
  2. The actuation assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the information relating to the control of the wireless control command receiving means of the actuator travels via the electric connection line (LIN) between the power supply connector (PR) and the actuator (ACT).
  3. The actuation assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the information is the information of activating or disabling the wireless control command receiving means.
  4. The actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a casing (10) in which are housed the rechargeable accumulator or accumulators and a command determination unit (CCU) and the man-machine interface.
  5. The actuation assembly as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in that the casing comprises a first removable portion (11) for access to the inside of the casing, the removal of this removable portion allowing access to the man-machine interface and/or access to the power supply connector (PR) for connection to an external power supply source.
  6. The actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the man-machine interface can be activated through the casing.
  7. The actuation assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the man-machine interface is a functional button (Fl; Fl') .
  8. The actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuator comprises means (DU) for detecting voltage variations, these variations representing the information transmitted from the power supply assembly.
  9. The actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the man-machine interface also allows the transmission of control commands to the actuator, irrespective of the state of the wireless control command receiving means.
  10. The actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the man-machine interface also allows the transmission of commands to modify the adjustment parameters of the actuator.
  11. An installation comprising a screen (SCR) for closure, solar protection or privacy and an actuation assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims.
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