EP2284353A3 - Locking system for blinds - Google Patents

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EP2284353A3
EP2284353A3 EP10172641.2A EP10172641A EP2284353A3 EP 2284353 A3 EP2284353 A3 EP 2284353A3 EP 10172641 A EP10172641 A EP 10172641A EP 2284353 A3 EP2284353 A3 EP 2284353A3
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blinds
locking system
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Neil Wilson
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Turnils UK Ltd
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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
    • E06B9/50—Bearings specially adapted therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E06B9/322—Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives
    • 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
    • E06B9/80—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling
    • E06B9/82—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic
    • E06B9/90—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic for immobilising the closure member in various chosen positions

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  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
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  • Blinds (AREA)

Abstract

There is herein described apparatus for securely attaching a blind to a bracket. More particularly, there is described apparatus for securely attaching a blind to a bracket during routine operations using a spring action.
EP10172641.2A 2009-08-13 2010-08-12 Locking system for blinds Active EP2284353B1 (en)

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GBGB0914161.5A GB0914161D0 (en) 2009-08-13 2009-08-13 Locking system for blinds

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EP2284353A2 EP2284353A2 (en) 2011-02-16
EP2284353A3 true EP2284353A3 (en) 2014-05-14
EP2284353B1 EP2284353B1 (en) 2018-08-01

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Citations (9)

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EP0030466A1 (en) * 1979-12-07 1981-06-17 Sean Corcoran A device for preventing overwinding of a roller blind
EP0111180A1 (en) * 1982-11-22 1984-06-20 A/S Chr. Fabers Fabriker Mounting for the setting up of blinds
EP0481688A1 (en) * 1990-10-13 1992-04-22 Tachikawa Corporation Roller mechanism for roller blinds
EP0717166A1 (en) * 1994-12-16 1996-06-19 MOTTURA S.p.A. Device for supporting and controlling a roller blind
EP1160414A1 (en) * 2000-05-31 2001-12-05 Simbac S.p.A End support for a roller, method of assembling and actuating mechanism of a closure or solar protection unit with such a device
GB2395512A (en) * 2002-11-22 2004-05-26 Newell Ltd Roller blinds with frictional resistance to rotation
WO2004070157A1 (en) * 2003-02-04 2004-08-19 Odin Ag Roller blind fittings
GB2442961A (en) * 2006-10-19 2008-04-23 Perry Day Roller blind control assembly
US7380582B1 (en) * 2003-04-09 2008-06-03 Hunter Douglas Inc. Mounting arrangement for coverings for architectural openings

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0030466A1 (en) * 1979-12-07 1981-06-17 Sean Corcoran A device for preventing overwinding of a roller blind
EP0111180A1 (en) * 1982-11-22 1984-06-20 A/S Chr. Fabers Fabriker Mounting for the setting up of blinds
EP0481688A1 (en) * 1990-10-13 1992-04-22 Tachikawa Corporation Roller mechanism for roller blinds
EP0717166A1 (en) * 1994-12-16 1996-06-19 MOTTURA S.p.A. Device for supporting and controlling a roller blind
EP1160414A1 (en) * 2000-05-31 2001-12-05 Simbac S.p.A End support for a roller, method of assembling and actuating mechanism of a closure or solar protection unit with such a device
GB2395512A (en) * 2002-11-22 2004-05-26 Newell Ltd Roller blinds with frictional resistance to rotation
WO2004070157A1 (en) * 2003-02-04 2004-08-19 Odin Ag Roller blind fittings
US7380582B1 (en) * 2003-04-09 2008-06-03 Hunter Douglas Inc. Mounting arrangement for coverings for architectural openings
GB2442961A (en) * 2006-10-19 2008-04-23 Perry Day Roller blind control assembly

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