EP4064943B1 - Motorised drive device for a shading or solar protection device, shading or solar protection device and associated installation - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a motorized drive device for a concealment or solar protection device, designed to move at least one screen along a rail following a sliding movement.

The present invention also relates to a concealment or solar protection device equipped with such a motorized drive device, as well as a home automation installation comprising such a concealment or solar protection device.

Generally speaking, the present invention relates to the field of curtains comprising a motorized drive device moving a screen relative to a rail following a sliding movement, between at least a first position and at least a second position.

We already know the document JP 2017 176 425 A which describes a motorized drive device for a concealment or solar protection device. The motorized drive device includes an electric motor, a drive wheel, a first holding device and a first switching mechanism. The drive wheel is configured to be rotated by means of the electric motor and to be brought into contact with a rolling surface of a rail of the concealment device, so as to move the motorized drive device along of the rail following a direction of movement. The first holding device includes first and second guide wheels. The first and second guide wheels are configured to be inserted or extracted from the rail, through a slot in the rail, and to be supported respectively with at least a first and a second rolling tracks of the rail, so as to maintain or detach the motorized drive device from the rail. The first switching mechanism is configured to drive the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device between a first position and a second position, and vice versa.

However, this motorized drive device has the disadvantage of simultaneously pivoting the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device, around an axis of rotation orthogonal to the rolling surface of the rail, so as to allow the insertion or extraction of these from the rail, through the slot in the rail.

Thus, the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device have a diameter less than the width of the slot in the rail.

Such a diameter of the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device harms the efficiency of the motorized drive device, during electrical activation of the electric motor, due, in particular, to defects in shape or flatness of the first and second running tracks of the rail, for example holes formed therein. These defects in the first and second running tracks of the rail can therefore generate resistance to the movement of the motorized drive device relative to the rail, during electrical activation of the electric motor.

The present invention aims to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a motorized drive device for a concealment or solar protection device, a concealment or solar protection device comprising such a motorized drive device, as well as a home automation installation comprising such a concealment or solar protection device, making it possible to facilitate the insertion or extraction of guide wheels from a device for holding the motorized drive device relative to a rail of the concealment or solar protection device, without having to dismantle a screen of the concealment or solar protection device or the rail.

• un moteur électrique,
• une roue d'entraînement, la roue d'entraînement étant configurée pour être entraînée en rotation au moyen du moteur électrique et pour être mise en contact avec au moins une surface de roulement du rail, de sorte à déplacer le dispositif d'entraînement motorisé le long du rail suivant une direction de déplacement,
• un premier dispositif de maintien, le premier dispositif de maintien comprenant au moins une première et une deuxième roues de guidage, les première et deuxième roues de guidage étant configurées pour être insérées ou extraites du rail, au travers d'une fente du rail, et pour être mises en appui respectivement avec au moins une première et une deuxième pistes de roulement du rail, de sorte à maintenir ou détacher le dispositif d'entraînement motorisé par rapport au rail, et
• un premier mécanisme de commutation, le premier mécanisme de commutation étant configuré pour entraîner au moins la première roue de guidage du premier dispositif de maintien entre une première position et une deuxième position, et inversement.

To this end, the present invention aims, according to a first aspect, at a motorized drive device for a concealment or solar protection device, the motorized drive device being designed to move at least one screen along a rail following a sliding movement, the motorized drive device comprising at least:

• an electric motor,
• a drive wheel, the drive wheel being configured to be rotated by means of the electric motor and to be brought into contact with at least one rolling surface of the rail, so as to move the motorized drive device along the rail following a direction of movement,
• a first holding device, the first holding device comprising at least a first and a second guide wheel, the first and second guide wheels being configured to be inserted or extracted from the rail, through a slot in the rail, and to be supported respectively with at least a first and a second running track of the rail, so as to maintain or detach the motorized drive device relative to the rail, and
• a first switching mechanism, the first switching mechanism being configured to drive at least the first guide wheel of the first holding device between a first position and a second position, and vice versa.

According to the invention, in a first position of the first switching mechanism, the first guide wheel of the first holding device is offset relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device, so as to hold the drive device motorized relative to the rail by pressing the first and second guide wheels respectively with the first and second rolling tracks of the rail. Furthermore, in a second position of the first switching mechanism, the first guide wheel of the first holding device is positioned opposite, in the direction of movement of the motorized drive device along the rail, the second guide wheel of the first holding device, so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels into or from the rail, through the slot in the rail.

Thus, the offset of the first guide wheel of the first holding device relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device makes it possible to guarantee the maintenance of the motorized drive device relative to the rail and, more particularly, the placement in support of the first and second guide wheels respectively with the first and second running tracks of the rail. In addition, the alignment of the first guide wheel of the first holding device relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device makes it possible to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels into or from the rail, through the slot in the rail.

In this way, the offset of the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device, in the first position of the first switching mechanism, makes it possible to guarantee the movement of the motorized drive device along the rail, by means of the wheel drive and electric motor. Furthermore, the alignment of the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device, in the second position of the first switching mechanism, makes it possible to facilitate the insertion or extraction of the first and second guide wheels relative to the rail , without having to remove a screen from the concealment device or the rail.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first guide wheel of the first holding device is movable relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device. Furthermore, movement of the first guide wheel of the first holding device relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device is implemented by the first switching mechanism.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the second guide wheel of the first holding device is fixed relative to a housing of the device motorized drive.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first holding device further comprises at least a first and a second arm, the first arm being connected, on the one hand, to the first guide wheel and, on the other hand, on the other hand, to the first switching mechanism, the second arm being connected, on the one hand, to the second guide wheel and, on the other hand, to the housing.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first switching mechanism further comprises at least one first button. Further, the first button is configured to operate the first switching mechanism, so as to drive the first guide wheel of the first holding device relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device, between its first position and its second position.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the motorized drive device further comprises at least one elastic return element. Furthermore, the elastic return element is configured to swing the first switching mechanism into an initial position, so as to drive the first guide wheel of the first holding device relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device , between its second position and its first position.

• un deuxième dispositif de maintien, le deuxième dispositif de maintien comprenant au moins une première et une deuxième roues de guidage, les première et deuxième roues de guidage étant configurées pour être insérées ou extraites dans ou du rail, au travers de la fente du rail, et pour être mises en appui respectivement avec au moins les première et deuxième pistes de roulement du rail, de sorte à maintenir ou détacher le dispositif d'entraînement motorisé par rapport au rail,
• un deuxième mécanisme de commutation, le deuxième mécanisme de commutation étant configuré pour entraîner au moins la première roue de guidage du deuxième dispositif de maintien entre une première position et une deuxième position, et inversement.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the motorized drive device further comprises:

• a second holding device, the second holding device comprising at least a first and a second guide wheel, the first and second guide wheels being configured to be inserted or extracted into or from the rail, through the slot in the rail, and to be placed in support respectively with at least the first and second rolling tracks of the rail, so as to maintain or detach the motorized drive device relative to the rail,
• a second switching mechanism, the second switching mechanism being configured to drive at least the first guide wheel of the second holding device between a first position and a second position, and vice versa.

In the first position of the second switching mechanism, the first guide wheel of the second holding device is offset relative to the second guide wheel of the second holding device, so as to hold the motorized drive device relative to the rail by pressing the first and second guide wheels respectively with the first and second rolling tracks of the rail. Furthermore, in the second position of the second switching mechanism, the first guide wheel of the second holding device is positioned opposite, in the direction of movement of the motorized drive device along the rail, the second guide wheel of the second holding device, so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels into or from the rail, through the slot in the rail.

• un écran,
• un rail, et
• un dispositif d'entraînement motorisé selon l'invention et tel que mentionné ci-dessus, l'écran étant suspendu au rail et étant mobile le long du rail, au moyen du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé.

The present invention aims, according to a second aspect, at a concealment or solar protection device comprising at least:

• a screen,
• a rail, and
• a motorized drive device according to the invention and as mentioned above, the screen being suspended from the rail and being movable along the rail, by means of the motorized drive device.

This concealment or solar protection device has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the motorized drive device according to the invention.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device respectively have a diameter greater than a width of the slot in the rail.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first arm and the first guide wheel of the first holding device have a first cumulative thickness, in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device. The second arm and the second guide wheel of the first holding device have a second cumulative thickness, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device. Furthermore, the first cumulative thickness of the first arm and the first guide wheel and the second cumulative thickness of the second arm and the second guide wheel are respectively less than a width of the rail slot.

The present invention aims, according to a third aspect, at a home automation installation comprising a concealment or solar protection device according to the invention, as mentioned above.

This home automation installation has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the occultation or solar protection device according to the invention.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.

• [Fig 1] la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une partie d'un rideau comprenant un dispositif d'entraînement motorisé conforme à un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
• [Fig 2] la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré à la figure 1 ;
• [Fig 3] la figure 3 est une première vue schématique de côté du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 et 2, représentant une première roue de guidage d'un premier dispositif de maintien décalée par rapport à une deuxième roue de guidage du premier dispositif de maintien ; [Fig 4] la figure 4 est une deuxième vue schématique de côté du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, analogue à la figure 3, représentant la deuxième roue de guidage du premier dispositif de maintien positionnée en face de la première roue de guidage du premier dispositif de maintien ;
• [Fig 5] la figure 5 est une vue schématique de côté illustrant l'assemblage du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 4, par rapport à un rail, où les première et deuxième roues de guidage du premier dispositif de maintien sont logées dans le rail et mises en appui, respectivement, sur une piste de roulement du rail ;
• [Fig 6] la figure 6 est une vue schématique éclatée en perspective du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 5 ;
• [Fig 7] la figure 7 est une vue schématique en perspective du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 6, où un boîtier a été ôté ; [Fig 8] la figure 8 est une vue schématique éclatée en perspective d'une partie du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 7, comprenant un bloc de motorisation et une unité électronique de contrôle ; [Fig 9] la figure 9 est une vue schématique éclatée en perspective d'une partie du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 7, comprenant un châssis, un premier dispositif de maintien et un deuxième dispositif de maintien ;
• [Fig 10] la figure 10 est une vue schématique de face du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 9, où le boîtier a été ôté, cette vue représentant un premier et un deuxième dispositifs de commutation dans une première position ; et
• [Fig 11] la figure 11 est une vue schématique de face du dispositif d'entraînement motorisé, illustré aux figures 1 à 9, analogue à la figure 10, représentant les premier et deuxième dispositifs de commutation dans une deuxième position, différente de la première position.

In the appended drawings, given as non-limiting examples:

• [ Figure 1 ] there figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a part of a curtain comprising a motorized drive device according to one embodiment of the invention;
• [ Figure 2 ] there figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figure 1 ;
• [ Figure 3 ] there Figure 3 is a first schematic side view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 And 2 , representing a first guide wheel of a first holding device offset relative to a second guide wheel of the first holding device; [ Figure 4 ] there figure 4 is a second schematic side view of the motorized drive device, similar to the Figure 3 , representing the second guide wheel of the first holding device positioned opposite the first guide wheel of the first holding device;
• [ Figure 5 ] there Figure 5 is a schematic side view illustrating the assembly of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 4 , relative to a rail, where the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device are housed in the rail and supported, respectively, on a running track of the rail;
• [ Figure 6 ] there Figure 6 is an exploded schematic perspective view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 5 ;
• [ Figure 7 ] there Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 6 , where a casing has been removed; [ Figure 8 ] there figure 8 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a part of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 7 , comprising a motor unit and an electronic control unit; [ Figure 9 ] there Figure 9 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a part of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 7 , comprising a frame, a first holding device and a second holding device;
• [ Figure 10 ] there Figure 10 is a schematic front view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 9 , where the housing has been removed, this view showing a first and a second switching devices in a first position; And
• [ Figure 11 ] there Figure 11 is a schematic front view of the motorized drive device, illustrated in figures 1 to 9 , analogous to the Figure 10 , representing the first and second switching devices in a second position, different from the first position.

We first describe, with reference to the figure 1 , a home automation installation 1 in accordance with the invention and installed in a building comprising an opening, not shown, in which a window or a door is arranged, equipped with at least one screen 2 belonging to a concealment or protection device solar 3, in particular a motorized curtain.

The concealment or solar protection device 3 is hereinafter called “concealment device”. The concealment device 3 comprises the screen 2 which, in the example of the figures, is formed by a curtain.

Alternatively, the screen 2 can be formed by a concealment canvas, a curtain or even slats.

The concealment device 3 further comprises at least one rail 4. The rail 4 comprises at least one slot 5, as illustrated in figures 1 And 5 .

Here and as illustrated in Figure 5 , the rail 4 comprises an upper wall 4a, a lower wall 4b and two side walls 4c. The lower wall 4b of the rail 4 comprises the slot 5. The lower wall 4b of the rail 4 comprises a first part 4g and a second part 4d, provided on either side of the slot 5.

Here, rail 4 has a square section.

The section of the rail is not restrictive and can be different. It can be, for example, rectangular.

Advantageously, the slot 5 of the rail 4 extends in a longitudinal direction of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the lower wall 4b of the rail 4 comprises an interior face and an exterior face.

Advantageously, the rail 4 further comprises a recess 6.

Here, the recess 6 of the rail 4 is formed between the upper 4a, lower 4b and side walls 4c of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the rail 4 is configured to be fixed, in other words is fixed, to a ceiling of a room of the building, in an assembled configuration of the installation 1.

Here, the concealment device 3 comprises a single screen 2 which can be moved along the rail 4. The screen 2 is suspended from the rail 4.

As a variant, not shown, the concealment device 3 comprises two screens 2. The two screens 2 can be moved along the same rail 4 or along two separate rails parallel to each other. In the case where two screens 2 can be moved along the same rail 4, these are arranged respectively near one end of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the concealment device 3 further comprises support elements 7 of the screen 2. The support elements 7 are configured to retain the screen 2 relative to the rail 4 and to move the screen 2 along it. along the rail 4, in an assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

The rail 4 further comprises at least one first running track 8a and at least one second running track 8b.

Advantageously, the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4 are provided on either side of the slot 5 of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4 are formed by the interior face of the lower wall 4b of the rail 4 and, more particularly, by the interior face of the first and second parts 4g, 4d of the lower wall 4b of rail 4.

Advantageously, each support element 7 comprises a first and a second wheel, not shown. The first and second wheels of a support 7 are configured to be placed in support respectively with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Advantageously, each support element 7 further comprises a hook 9. The hook 9 is configured to suspend the screen 2 relative to the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3. In addition, the hook 9 is configured to extend through the slot 5 of the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

The first and second wheels of each support element 7 are configured to be free to rotate, around an axis of rotation.

Advantageously, the axis of rotation of the first and second wheels of each support element 7 is orthogonal to a direction of movement D of the screen 2 along the rail 4.

The concealment device 3 further comprises at least one motorized drive device 10. The motorized drive device 10 is configured to be held on the rail 4, in other words suspended from the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the device concealment 3, and to move along the rail 4, so as to close or open the screen 2. The motorized drive device 10 is provided, in other words is configured, to move the screen 2 along the rail 4 following a sliding movement.

Here, the rail 4 is a guide support for the motorized drive device 10.

We now describe, with reference to the figures 2 to 11 , the motorized drive device 10 of the concealment device 3 illustrated in figure 1 .

The motorized drive device 10 comprises an electric motor 11, such as illustrated in figure 8 .

The electric motor 11 is supplied with electrical energy by means of an electrical energy source.

Advantageously, the source of electrical energy can be, for example, a battery 12, of the rechargeable type, in other words an accumulator, as illustrated in figures 6 , 7 , 10 And 11 , or non-rechargeable type, in other words one or more batteries.

Here, the electric motor 11 is of the electronically commutated brushless type, also called “BLDC” (acronym for the Anglo-Saxon term BrushLess Direct Current) or “permanent magnet synchronous”, or of the direct current type.

Each support element 7 is configured to be moved along the rail 4, during electrical activation of the electric motor 11 of the motorized drive device 10, so as to close or open the screen 2.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 is configured to allow the screen 2 to be moved manually, in the case where the battery 12 has a state of charge lower than a threshold value.

The motorized drive device 10 further comprises a drive wheel 13.

The rail 4 further comprises at least one rolling surface 14, as illustrated in figures 1 And 5 .

The drive wheel 13 is configured to be rotated, in particular around an axis of rotation X13, by means of the electric motor 11 and to be brought into contact with the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, so as to move the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4.

Thus, the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the drive wheel 13, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Advantageously, the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4 is formed by the exterior face of the lower wall 4b of the rail 4 and, more particularly, by the exterior face of the first and second parts 4g, 4d of the lower wall 4b of the rail 4.

Here, the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4 is therefore formed by two treads located on either side of the slot 5 of the rail 4.

As a variant, not shown, the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4 can be formed by a single tread located on one side or the other of the slot 5 of the rail 4.

Here, the motorized drive device 10 is configured to move along the rail 4 in a direction of movement. The direction of movement of the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4 corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the rail 4. In addition, the direction of movement of the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4 is identical to the direction of movement D of the screen 2 along the rail 4.

Advantageously, the axis of rotation X13 of the drive wheel 13 is orthogonal to the direction of movement D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 is controlled by a control unit 15, 16. The control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 15 or a central control unit 16, as illustrated in Fig. figure 1 .

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 can be connected, in a wired or non-wired connection, with the central control unit 16.

Advantageously, the central control unit 16 can control the local control unit 15, as well as other similar local control units distributed throughout the building.

The motorized drive device 10 is preferably configured to execute the commands for closing or opening the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, which can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 15 or the central control unit 16.

Installation 1 comprises either the local control unit 15, or the central control unit 16, or the local control unit 15 and the central control unit 16.

Control means of the motorized drive device 10, allowing the movement of the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, comprise at least one electronic control unit 17, as illustrated in figures 6 And 8 . This electronic control unit 17 is able to put the electric motor 11 into operation, and, in particular, to allow the supply of electrical energy to the electric motor 11. This electronic control unit 17 can, in addition, be able to regulate a rotation speed of the electric motor 11, as well as modifying the rotation speed of the electric motor 11, in particular increasing this rotation speed when starting the electric motor 11 or reducing this rotation speed when stopping of the electric motor 11.

Thus, the electronic control unit 17 controls, in particular, the electric motor 11, so as to close or open the screen 2.

The control means of the motorized drive device 10 comprise hardware and/or software means. By way of non-limiting example, the hardware means may include at least one microcontroller 18.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17 comprises a first communication module 19, as illustrated in figure 8 , in particular for receiving orders from control, the control orders being issued by an order transmitter, such as the local control unit 15 or the central control unit 16, these orders being intended to control the motorized drive device 10.

Preferably, the first communication module 19 of the electronic control unit 17 is of the wireless type. In particular, the first communication module 19 is configured to receive radio control orders.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17, the local control unit 15 and/or the central control unit 16 can be in communication with one or more sensors, not shown, arranged inside the building or remote to the exterior of the building. This or these sensors can be configured to determine, for example, temperature, brightness or even humidity.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17, the local control unit 15 and/or the central control unit 16 can also be in communication with a server 20, as illustrated in Fig. figure 1 , so as to control the motorized drive device 10 according to data made available remotely via a communications network, in particular an Internet network that can be connected to the server 20.

The electronic control unit 17 can be controlled from the local 15 or central 16 control unit. The local 15 or central 16 control unit is provided with a control keyboard. The control keyboard of the local control unit 15 or central control unit 16 comprises one or more selection elements 21 and, optionally, one or more display elements 22.

By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may include push buttons and/or sensitive keys. The display elements may include light-emitting diodes and/or an LCD display (acronym for the Anglo-Saxon term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT (acronym for the Anglo-Saxon term “Thin Film Transistor”). The selection and display elements can also be carried out using a touch screen.

The local control unit 15 or central 16 comprises at least a second communication module 23.

Thus, the second communication module 23 of the local or central control unit 15 or central 16 is configured to emit, in other words emits, control orders, in particular by wireless means, for example radio, or by wired means .

In addition, the second communication module 23 of the local or central control unit 15 can also be configured to receive, in other words receive, control orders, in particular via the same means.

The second communication module 23 of the local control unit 15 or central control unit 16 is configured to communicate, in other words communicate, with the first communication module 19 of the electronic control unit 17.

Thus, the second communication module 23 of the local control unit 15 or central 16 exchanges control orders with the first communication module 19 of the electronic control unit 17, either in a monodirectional manner or in a bidirectional manner.

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 is a control point, which can be fixed or nomadic. A fixed control point can be a control box intended to be fixed on a facade of a wall of the building or on a face of a frame of a window or a door. A portable control point can be a remote control, a smartphone or a tablet.

Advantageously, the local control unit 15 or central 16 also includes a controller 24.

The motorized drive device 10, in particular the electronic control unit 17, is preferably configured to execute movement control orders, in particular closing as well as opening, of the screen 2 of the device. concealment 3. These control orders can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 15 or by the central control unit 16.

The motorized drive device 10 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control order corresponding to pressing one or more of the selection elements 21 of the local control unit 15 or central 16.

The motorized drive device 10 can also be controlled automatically, for example by receiving a control order corresponding to at least one signal coming from at least one sensor and/or to a signal coming from a clock of the electronic control unit 17, in particular of the microcontroller 18. The sensor and/or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 15 or into the central control unit 16.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device and, more particularly, the electronic control unit 17 is configured to electrically activate the electric motor 11, following detection of a movement of the screen 2 implemented manually, in particular by the user.

Thus, the movement of screen 2 is implemented, initially manually and, secondly, automatically by means of the motorized drive device 10.

In this way, the movement of the screen 2 is started manually then continued automatically by the motorized drive device 10.

Here, the detection of a manual movement of the screen 2 is implemented by the electronic control unit 17 and, in particular, via a counting device 25, as illustrated in figures 5 And 8 .

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17 is configured to determine a direction of movement of the screen 2 implemented manually, so as to control the electric motor 11 as a function of the determined direction of movement.

Here, the detection of the direction of manual movement of the screen 2 is implemented by the electronic control unit 17 and, in particular, via the counting device 25.

Here, the electronic control unit 17 comprises a first electronic card 26, configured to control the electric motor 11, and a second electronic card, not shown, equipped with the first communication module 19, configured to receive control orders and, possibly, send messages.

As a variant, not shown, the electronic control unit 17 comprises a single electronic card 26, equipped with the first communication module 19, configured to control the electric motor 11 and to receive control orders and, possibly, transmit messages.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17 comprises a device 27 for measuring an intensity value I of an electric current passing through the electric motor 11.

Thus, the measuring device 27 can make it possible to learn the end positions, closed or open, of the screen 2 and to detect reaching one of these end positions, during activation. electrical of the electric motor 11.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises a transmission device 28, as illustrated in figure 8 . The transmission device 28 is configured to be connected, in other words is connected, to the electric motor 11, in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10. Furthermore, the transmission device 28 is configured to drive the drive wheel 13, during electrical activation of the electric motor 11.

Advantageously, the transmission device 28 comprises a reduction gear 29.

Here, the reducer 29 comprises two reduction stages. A first reduction stage of the reducer 29 is formed by a wheel and endless screw system 30. A second reduction stage of the reducer 29 is formed by a gear system 31 comprising an input pinion 32, a satellite 33 and an output pinion 34. A wheel 30a of the wheel and worm system 30 is meshed with a screw 30b of the wheel and worm system 30. The satellite 33 is mounted on a pivoting arm 35. The wheel 30a of the wheel and worm system 30 is integral with the input pinion 32 and, more particularly, the wheel 30a and the pinion input 32 have the same axis of rotation X32. The pivoting arm 35 is connected to the input pinion 32. The satellite 33 is configured to be meshed with the output pinion 34, depending on an angular orientation of the pivoting arm 35 relative to the input pinion 32. In addition , the output pinion 34 is integral with the drive wheel 13.

The type and number of reduction stages of the gearbox are not limiting and may be different.

Advantageously, when a command to stop the electric motor 11 is executed by the electronic control unit 17, a drive of the electric motor 11 in a direction of rotation opposite, to the initial direction of rotation for controlling the electric motor 11, is implemented, so as to disengage the reduction gear 29, in particular the second reduction stage.

Here, the disengagement of the reduction gear 29 is implemented by a backward movement of the pivoting arm 35 so as to disengage the satellite 33 relative to the output pinion 34.

Thus, following the disengagement of the reducer 29, in particular the second reduction stage of the reducer 29, the motorized drive device 10 and, more particularly, the screen 2 can be moved manually relative to the rail 4.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 comprises the counting device 25. In addition, the counting device 25 is configured to cooperate with the electronic control unit 17.

Advantageously, the counting device 25 comprises at least one sensor 36, in particular position.

Here and as illustrated in figures 6 And 8 , the counting device 25 comprises two sensors 36, only one of which is visible at the Figure 6 .

The number of sensors of the counting device is not limiting and can be different, in particular equal to one or greater than or equal to three.

In an exemplary embodiment, the counting device 25 is of the magnetic type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more Hall effect sensors.

Here, the counting device 25 makes it possible to determine the angular position of the drive wheel 13.

Alternatively, the counting device 25 makes it possible to determine the number of revolutions made, from a reference position, by a rotor of the electric motor 11.

The type of counting device 25 is not limiting and may be different. This counting device can, in particular, be of the optical type, for example an encoder equipped with one or more optical sensors, or of the temporal type, for example a microcontroller clock.

Thus, the counting device 25 can make it possible to detect reaching one of the end positions.

Alternatively, the motorized drive device 10 may comprise a first counting device 25 provided with one or more sensors 36 and a second time counting device, not shown, implemented, for example, by means of a clock of the microcontroller 18.

Thus, the first counting device 25 can make it possible to determine when one of the end-of-stroke positions has been reached and the second counting device can make it possible to determine intermediate positions between the two end-of-stroke positions, so as to minimize an electrical energy consumption of the motorized drive device 10 and to increase an operating time of the battery 12.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 17, in particular the microcontroller 18, is configured to determine the disengagement of the reducer 29, in particular of the second reduction stage of the reducer 29, by means of the counting device 25, in particular by the intermediate of one or more signals transmitted by the counting device 25 to the electronic control unit 17.

The disengagement of the reduction gear 29, in particular of the second reduction stage, following a stop command of the electric motor 11, can thus allow, following detection of a movement of the screen 2 implemented manually, in particular by means of the counting device 25, to automatically start the electric motor 11, so as to move the screen 2 relative to the rail 4.

The disengagement of the reducer 29, in particular of the second reduction stage of the reducer 29, following a stop command from the electric motor 11, can, in addition, make it possible to close or open the screen 2 manually, in the case where the battery 12 is discharged, in other words has a state of charge lower than a predetermined threshold value.

The motorized drive device 10 further comprises a first holding device 37. The first holding device 37 comprises at least a first guide wheel 38a and a second guide wheel 38b. The first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b are configured to be inserted into or extracted from the rail 4, through of the slot 5 of the rail 4, and to be placed in support respectively with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4, so as to maintain or detach the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4.

Alternatively, not shown, the first holding device 37 may comprise two pairs of guide wheels 38a, 38b or more.

Here and preferably, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises a second holding device 39. The second holding device 39 comprises at least a first guide wheel 40a and a second guide wheel 40b. The first and second guide wheels 40a, 40b are configured to be inserted into or extracted from the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4, and to be placed in support respectively with at least the first and second rolling tracks 8a , 8b of the rail 4, so as to maintain or detach the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4

Alternatively, not shown, the second holding device 39 may comprise two pairs of guide wheels 40a, 40b or more.

Thus, in the exemplary embodiment illustrated in figures 2 to 11 , the motorized drive device 10 comprises the first holding device 37 and the second holding device 39. The first holding device 37 comprises at least a first pair of guide wheels 38a, 38b and the second holding device 39 comprises at least a second pair of guide wheels 40a, 40b. In addition, each of the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperate, with one of the guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of each of the first and second holding devices 37, 39, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

In this way, the first pair of guide wheels 38a, 38b is configured to be inserted into the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4, and to be placed in support with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4, so as to maintain the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4. In addition, the second pair of guide wheels 40a, 40b is configured to be inserted into the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4, and to be placed in support with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4, so as to maintain the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4.

The first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, are configured to be free to rotate, in particular around an axis of rotation X38a, X38b, X40a, X40b, as shown in figure 2 .

Advantageously, the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, are configured to be housed, in other words are housed, inside the recess 6 of the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Advantageously, the first and second holding devices 37, 39 are configured to be arranged, in other words are arranged, on either side of the axis of rotation X13 of the drive wheel 13, in the direction of movement D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the axis of rotation X38a, X38b, X40a, D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4.

The motorized drive device 10 further comprises a first switching mechanism 41. The first switching mechanism 41 is configured to drive the first guide wheel 38a of the first holding device 37 between a first position, as illustrated to the Figure 3 , and a second position, as illustrated in Figure 4 , and vice versa, in particular with respect to the second guide wheel 38b of the first holding device 37.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises a second switching mechanism 42. The second switching mechanism 42 is configured to drive the first guide wheel 40a of the second holding device 39 between a first position, and a second position, and vice versa, in particular with respect to the second guide wheel 40b of the second holding device 39.

The first position of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is a position in which the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b are configured to be supported respectively with at least one of the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4.

The second position of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is a position in which the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b are configured to be inserted or extracted into or from rail 4, through slot 5 of rail 4.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises, at minus a housing 43, which is not shown on the figures 7 and following.

Advantageously, the housing 43 comprises a first half-shell 43a and a second half-shell 43b. In addition, the first and second half-shells 43a, 43b are configured to be assembled, in other words are assembled, together, by means of fixing elements, not shown, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Here, the fixing elements of the housing 43 are elastic snap fastening elements.

The type of fixing elements is not restrictive and may be different. These may be, for example, screw fixing elements.

Advantageously, one of the first and second half-shells 43a, 43b is a hatch, so as to allow access to the battery 12, in particular to replace the latter.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises at least one first elastic return element 44. The or each first elastic return element 44 is configured to press the drive wheel 13 against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3 and, more particularly, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42.

Here, the motorized drive device 10 comprises two first elastic return elements 44. In addition, each first elastic return element 44 is a spring, in particular a compression spring, and is made in a spiral.

The number and shape of the first elastic return elements are not limiting and may be different. The number of first elastic return elements may be equal to one, three or more. In addition, the or each first elastic return element can be a tension spring and can be made in the shape of a hairpin or even be a leaf spring.

Advantageously, the drive wheel 13 is movable, in particular following a translation movement M, as illustrated in figures 3 , 4 , 10 And 11 , inside the housing 43, so as to be placed against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, by means of the first elastic return elements 44, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3 and, more particularly , in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 comprises a chassis 45. In addition, the chassis 45 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the first holding device 37, respectively with the second holding device 39, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the frame 45 comprises a wall 46, in particular an upper wall.

Here, the wall 46 of the frame 45 is a closing wall of the housing 43.

Advantageously, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, the wall 46 of the frame 45 is parallel to the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the chassis 45 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the first switching mechanism 41, respectively with the second switching mechanism 42, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the chassis 45 is integral with the housing 43.

Here, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10, the frame 45, in particular the wall 46 of the frame 45, is fixed to the housing 43, by means of fixing elements, not shown.

Here, the fixing elements of the chassis 45 relative to the housing 43 are fixing screws, four in number, and are not shown. Each fixing screw is disposed through a through hole 47 of the wall 46 of the chassis 45 and is screwed into a fixing hole 48 of the housing 43, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10. Only two of the fixing holes 48 of the housing 43 are shown in Figure 6 .

The number and type of fixing elements are not limiting and may be different. The number of fasteners may be, for example, two, three, five or more. Furthermore, the type of fastening elements can be, for example, elastic snap-fit.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 comprises a motorization block 49. The motorization block 49 is configured to be housed, in other words is housed, inside the housing 43, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the motor unit 49 comprises a casing 50.

Advantageously, the motor unit 49 further comprises at least the electric motor 11, the drive wheel 13 and, optionally, the transmission device 28.

Advantageously, the electric motor 11 and, optionally, the transmission device 28 are configured to be housed, in other words are housed, inside the casing 50 of the motor unit 49 and, consequently, inside the housing 43 , in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the drive wheel 13 is configured to be housed, in other words is housed, partly inside the casing 50 of the motor unit 49 and is configured to be arranged, in other words is arranged, partly inside the exterior of the casing 50 of the motorization block 49, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Here, the drive wheel 13 is configured to be housed, in other words is housed, at least partly inside the housing 43, or even completely, in the second position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42. Furthermore, the drive wheel 13 is configured to be arranged, in other words is arranged, partly outside the housing 43, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42.

Advantageously, the drive wheel 13 is configured to be arranged, in other words is arranged, in the central part of the wall 46 of the chassis 45 and, more particularly, through a central opening 51 of the wall 46 of the chassis 45, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the first elastic return elements 44 are configured to cooperate, on the one hand, with the housing 43 of the motorized drive device 10 and, on the other hand, with the casing 50 of the motor unit 49.

Thus, the motorization block 49 is movable, in particular following the translation movement M, inside the housing 43, by means of the first elastic return elements 44, so as to press the drive wheel 13 against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3 and, more particularly, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42.

Here, the first elastic return elements 44 are configured to cooperate, on the one hand, with a support wall 52 arranged in the lower part of the housing 43 of the motorized drive device 10 and, on the other hand, with the casing 50 of the motorization block 49.

Advantageously, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, the support wall 52 is parallel to the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

In this exemplary embodiment, the support wall 52 is removable and is placed against the housing 43, in particular at a bottom zone of the housing 43.

In the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3 and, more particularly, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42, the first elastic return elements 44 make it possible to take into consideration an evolution of a mass of l screen 2 to pull or push by means of the motorized drive device 10, when the drive device moves motorized 10 along the rail 4 by the electrical activation of the electric motor 11, both for closing the screen 2 and for opening the screen 2, by adjusting a pressure exerted by the drive wheel 13 on the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, are configured to be arranged, in other words are arranged, outside the housing 43, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the first and second holding devices 37, 39 are identical.

Advantageously, the first and second holding devices 37, 39 are configured to be arranged, in other words are arranged, symmetrically with respect to a median plane P of the motorized drive device 10 and, more particularly, of the housing 43, the trace of this median plane P being illustrated in the Figure 10 .

Here, as visible at figure 2 , in the first position of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, are arranged in a staggered manner.

In a first position of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is offset relative to the second wheel guide 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, so as to hold the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4 by supporting the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b respectively with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4. Furthermore, in a second position of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is positioned opposite, in the direction of movement D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4, the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively the second holding device 39, so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b into or from the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4.

Thus, the offset of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, makes it possible to guarantee the holding of the motorized drive device 10 relative to the rail 4 and, more particularly, the support of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b respectively with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4. In addition, the alignment of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, allows the first and second guide wheels 38a to be inserted or extracted , 38b, 40a, 40b in or of rail 4, through slot 5 of rail 4.

In this way, the offset of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42, makes it possible to guarantee the movement of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4, by means of the drive wheel 13 and the electric motor 11. In addition, the alignment of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in the second position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42, makes it possible to facilitate the insertion or extraction of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b relative to rail 4, without having to dismantle screen 2 or rail 4.

Here, in the first position of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is offset relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in a transverse direction D', visible to figures 3 And 4 , orthogonal to the direction of movement D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4 and orthogonal to the movement M of translation of the drive wheel 13 relative to the housing 43. In addition, in the second position of the first mechanism switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is positioned, in the transverse direction D', at the same level as the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b into or from the rail 4, through of the slot 5 of the rail 4. In other words, in the second position of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is aligned, in the direction D of movement of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4, with the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39,

Such a motorized drive device 10 can thus be mounted or disassembled relative to the rail 4 easily, without tools and, in particular, by a user.

Furthermore, such a motorized drive device 10 comprising the first holding device 37 and the second holding device 39 can be maintained, in other words suspended, from the rail 4 without having to adjust a member of this device. motorized drive 10.

Advantageously, the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is movable relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device. holding 39. In addition, a movement of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is implemented by the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42.

Here, the movement of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second device holding mechanism 39, implemented by means of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second switching mechanism 42, is a rotational movement, preferably around an axis parallel to the transverse direction D'.

Alternatively, not shown, the movement of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, implemented by means of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, is a translation movement.

Advantageously, the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively, of the second holding device 39, is fixed relative to the housing 43 and, more particularly, relative to the wall 46 of the chassis 45.

Advantageously, the chassis 45 further comprises a first branch 53 and a second branch 54.

Here, the first and second branches 53, 54 extend inside the housing 43 from the wall 46 of the frame 45 and, in particular, in a direction orthogonal to the wall 46 of the frame 45.

Advantageously, the motor unit 49 is configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, between the first and second branches 53, 54 of the chassis 45, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the first holding device 37, respectively the second holding device 39, further comprises at least a first arm 55a, 56a and a second arm 55b, 56b. The first arm 55a, 56a is connected, on the one hand, to the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively, of the second holding device 39, and, on the other hand, to the first holding mechanism. switching 41, respectively to the second switching mechanism 42. In addition, the second arm 55b, 56b is connected, on the one hand, to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively, of the second switching device holding 39, and, on the other hand, to the housing 43 and, more particularly, to the frame 45, in this case to the wall 46 of the frame 45.

Thus, the movement of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second device holding device 39, is implemented by a movement of the first arm 55a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the first arm 56a of the second holding device 39, relative to the second arm 55b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second arm 56b of the second holding device 39.

Advantageously, the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is mounted movable in rotation, around an axis of rotation X55a, X56a, relative to the chassis 45 and, more particularly, with respect to the first branch 53 of the chassis 45, respectively with respect to the second branch 54 of the chassis 45, as illustrated in Figure 9 .

Here and as illustrated in Figure 9 , the rotational movement of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the chassis 45 is implemented by means of a rotation shaft 57 inserted, on the one hand , in at least one opening 58 of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, and, on the other hand, in at least one opening 59 of the frame 45 and, more particularly, of the first branch 53 of the frame 45, respectively of the second branch 54 of the frame 45.

Advantageously, the rotational movement of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the chassis 45 has a limited stroke.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 9 , the travel of the rotational movement of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the chassis 45 is determined by a stop 60 of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39.

Advantageously, the stop 60 of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with an opening 61 of the chassis 45 and, more particularly, of the first branch 53 of the chassis 45, respectively of the second branch 54 of the chassis 45, in particular of oblong shape.

Advantageously, the first arm 55a, 56a and the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, have a first cumulative thickness E1, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10 , as shown in Figure 3 . The second arm 55b, 56b and the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, have a second cumulative thickness E2, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10, as illustrated in Figure 3 . In addition, the first cumulative thickness E1 of the first arm 55a, 56a and the first guide wheel 38a, 40a and the second cumulative thickness E2 of the second arm 55b, 56b and the second guide wheel 38b, 40b are respectively less than a width L of slot 5 of rail 4.

Here, the first cumulative thickness E1 of the first arm 55a, 56a and the first guide wheel 38a, 40a is equal to the second cumulative thickness E2 of the second arm 55b, 56b and the second guide wheel 38b, 40b.

Advantageously, the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b of the first holding device 37 are respectively assembled by elastic snap-fastening on the first and second arms 55a, 55b of the first holding device 37. Likewise, the first and second guide wheels 40a, 40b of the second holding device 39 are respectively assembled by elastic snap-fastening on the first and second arms 56a, 56b of the second holding device 39.

Advantageously, the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second switching mechanism 42, comprises at least one button 62.

Advantageously, each button 62 is accessible, in particular by a user, at a wall 63 of the housing 43.

Here and as illustrated in Figure 6 , each button 62 is arranged through an opening 64 formed in the wall 63 of the housing 43. Only one opening 64 is visible at the Figure 6 , the other opening being symmetrical to that visible in this figure with respect to the median plane P.

Here, the motorized drive device 10 comprises two buttons 62. In such a case, the two buttons 62 are, preferably, arranged on two opposite sides of the housing 43.

Advantageously, the first button 62, respectively the second button 62, is configured to switch the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second switching mechanism 42, between its first position and its second position.

Thus, when the first and second buttons 62 are actuated, the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 drive the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b, between their first position and their second position.

In this way, after actuation of the first and second buttons 62, the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is positioned opposite the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, so as to be able to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b in or from the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4.

Consequently, the insertion or extraction of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first and second holding devices 37, 39 in or from the rail 4 is implemented by alignment, according to the direction movement D of the motorized drive device 10 along the rail 4, of the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, with the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively the second holding device 39, by pressing the first and second buttons 62, in particular by means of two fingers of the same hand of the user.

Furthermore, when the first and second buttons 62 are actuated, the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 move, in particular according to the translation movement M, the drive wheel 13 towards the inside of the housing 43 and, more particularly, the motorization block 49 towards the inside of the housing 43.

In this way, when the first and second buttons 62 are actuated, the first elastic return elements 44 are compressed, so as to prevent the drive wheel 13 from pressing against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

Furthermore, when the first and second buttons 62 are released, the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 drive the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device. maintenance 39, between their second position and their first position.

In this way, when the first and second buttons 62 are released, the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, becomes offset again, in the transverse direction D', relative to the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, so as to support the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, with the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4.

Furthermore, when the first and second buttons 62 are released, the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 move, in particular following the translation movement M, the drive wheel 13 towards the outside of the housing 43 and, more particularly, the motor unit 49 towards the outside of the housing 43.

In this way, when the first and second buttons 62 are released, the first elastic return elements 44 relax, so as to press the drive wheel 13 against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

Advantageously, the first button 62 of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second button 62 of the second switching mechanism 42, is mounted movable in rotation, around an axis of rotation X62, relative to the chassis 45 and, more particularly, relative to the first branch 53 of the chassis 45, respectively to the second branch 54 of the chassis 45, as illustrated in figures 9 to 11 .

Here and as illustrated in Figure 9 , the rotational movement of the first button 62 of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second button 62 of the second switching mechanism 42, is implemented by means of a rotation shaft 65 inserted, on the one hand, in at at least one opening 66 of the first button 62 of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second button 62 of the second switching mechanism 42, and, on the other hand, in at least one opening 67 of the chassis 45 and, more particularly, of the first branch 53 of the chassis 45, respectively of the second branch 54 of the chassis 45.

Here, the first button 62 of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second button 62 of the second switching mechanism 42, comprises two openings 66. In addition, the frame 45, in particular the first branch 53 of the frame 45 and the second branch 54 of the chassis 45, comprises two openings 67 configured to cooperate with a rotation shaft 65 inserted in the two openings 66 of the first button 62 of the first switching mechanism 41 and two openings 67 configured to cooperate with a rotation shaft 65 inserted in the two openings 66 of the second button 62 of the second switching mechanism 42.

Advantageously, the translation movement M of the drive wheel 13 relative to the housing 43, when the first and second buttons 62 are actuated or released, is implemented by means of a cam 68 associated with each of the first and second buttons 62, the cam 68 of each of the first and second buttons 62 being configured to cooperate with a pin 69 of the casing 50 of the motor unit 49, as illustrated in figures 10 And 11 . The cam 68 associated with each of the first and second buttons 62 has been omitted at figures 6 , 7 And 9 , in order to facilitate their reading.

Here and as illustrated in figures 10 And 11 , the cam 68 of each of the first and second buttons 62 comprises a ramp 70. In addition, this ramp 70 is configured to cooperate with a pin 69 of the casing 50 of the motorization block 49, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 10 further comprises at least one second elastic return element 71.

Here and as illustrated in figures 9 to 11 , the motorized drive device 10 comprises two second elastic return elements 71. In addition, each of the second elastic return elements 71 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with one of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Here, each second elastic return element 71 is a spring, in particular a compression spring, and is made in a spiral.

The number and shape of the second elastic return elements are not limiting and may be different. The number of second elastic return elements may be equal to one, three or more. In addition, the or each second elastic return element can be a tension spring and can be made in the shape of a hairpin or even be a leaf spring.

In addition, one of the two second elastic return elements 71 is configured to tilt the first switching mechanism 41, respectively the second switching mechanism 42, into an initial position, so as to drive the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, by relative to the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, between its second position and its first position.

Advantageously, one of the two second elastic return elements 71 is configured to move the first button 62, respectively the second button 62, via the first arm 55a, 56a, to an initial position, called rest.

Advantageously, when the first and second buttons 62 are actuated, the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 move the drive wheel 13 towards the inside of the housing 43 and, more particularly, the motor unit 49 towards the inside of the housing 43, then the first guide wheel 38a, 40a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is positioned opposite the second guide wheel 38b, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, so as to be able to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b in or from the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4.

Thus, such a succession of movements, firstly, of the drive wheel 13 and, more particularly, of the motor unit 49 and, secondly, of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, upon actuation of the first and second buttons 62, facilitates the insertion of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device holding 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4.

In this way, the insertion of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4 , can be implemented without exerting effort, in particular by the user, on rail 4.

Consequently, the insertion of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, in the rail 4, through the slot 5 of the rail 4, can be implemented without having to first pressurize the drive wheel 13 against the rail 4, in particular by the user.

Here, one of the two second elastic return elements 71 is configured to be mounted around the rotation shaft chassis 45, respectively around the rotation shaft

Advantageously, the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, respectively have a diameter Ø, as illustrated in the Figure 10 , greater than the width L of slot 5 of rail 4.

Thus, such a dimension of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, makes it possible to improve the efficiency of the motorized drive device 10, when electrical activation of the electric motor 11.

Furthermore, such a configuration of the motorized drive device 10 makes it possible to adapt the dimensions of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, depending on dimensions of the rail 4.

Here and as illustrated in figures 10 And 11 , the diameter Ql of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is identical.

Here, the diameter Ø of the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is less than a height H of the recess 6 of the rail 4, otherwise said at a distance between the upper wall 4a and the lower wall 4b of the rail 4, as illustrated in Figure 5 .

Advantageously, the battery 12 is configured to be mounted, in other words is mounted, inside the housing 43, in particular at the bottom area of the housing 43, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10.

Here, in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 10, the battery 12 is placed against the wall 63 of the housing 43. In addition, the support wall 52 is placed against the battery 12.

In the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, in the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 and when the electric motor 11 is electrically deactivated, the drive wheel 13 is pressed against the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, via the first elastic return elements 44 bearing on the wall 63 of the housing 43 and, more particularly, on the support wall 52.

Thus, a force is exerted in a balanced manner on the first elastic return elements 44. This force is transmitted to the wall 63 of the housing 43 then transmitted to the first and second guide wheels 38a, 38b, 40a, 40b of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, which themselves transmit this force to the rail 4, at the level of the first and second rolling tracks 8a, 8b of the rail 4.

In this way, the motor unit 49 is in a vertical position inside the housing 43 and, more particularly, in relation to the rail 4.

Furthermore, in this case, the axis of rotation X55a of the first arm 55a of the first holding device 37 relative to the first branch 53 of the chassis 45 and the axis of rotation relative to the second branch 54 of the chassis 45 are arranged in a plane parallel to the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4.

Furthermore, the stop 60 of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first and second holding devices 37, 39 is not placed in abutment with an edge of the opening 61 of one of the first and second branches 53, 54 of the chassis 45.

In the first position of the first and second switching mechanisms 41, 42 and when the electric motor 11 is electrically activated, in particular in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, the drive wheel 13 is pressed against the surface bearing 14 of the rail 4, via the first elastic return elements 44 bearing on the wall 52 arranged, in other words provided, in the housing 43 and is driven in rotation, around the axis of rotation X13, by via the electric motor 11 and, possibly, the transmission device 28.

Thus, a compressive force is exerted on the first elastic return elements 44 causing a movement of the motorization block 49 inside the housing 43. This movement of the motorization block 49 inside the housing 43 is dependent on the direction rotation of the electric motor 11 and, therefore, of the drive wheel 13.

In this way, the motor unit 49 is in an inclined position inside the housing 43 and, more particularly, in relation to the rail 4.

Consequently, a bracing is generated inside the motorized drive device 10 causing an increase in the force of the drive wheel 13 on the rolling surface 14 of the rail 4, so as to move the device motorized drive 10 along the rail 4.

Here, the stop 60 of the first arm 55a, 56a of the first holding device 37, respectively of the second holding device 39, is moved then placed in support with a ramp 72 of the first switching mechanism 41, respectively of the second switching mechanism 42, only one of which is visible at the Figure 9 .

Thanks to the present invention, the offset of the first guide wheel of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, makes it possible to guarantee the maintenance of the motorized drive device relative to the rail and, more particularly, the support of the first and second guide wheels respectively with the first and second rolling tracks of the rail. Furthermore, the alignment of the first guide wheel of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, relative to the second guide wheel of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, makes it possible to insert or to extract the first and second guide wheels in or from the rail, through the slot in the rail.

In this way, the offset of the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, in the first position of the first switching mechanism, respectively in the first position of the second holding device, makes it possible to guarantee moving the motorized drive device along the rail, by means of the drive wheel and the electric motor. Furthermore, the alignment of the first and second guide wheels of the first holding device, respectively of the second holding device, in the second position of the first switching mechanism, respectively in the second position of the second holding device, makes it possible to facilitate the insertion or extraction of the first and second guide wheels relative to the rail, without having to dismantle a screen of the concealment device or the rail.

Numerous modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims.

As a variant, not shown, the motorized drive device 10 comprises only the first holding device 37.

Alternatively, not shown, the motorized drive device 10 comprises only the first switching mechanism 41. In addition, the motorized drive device 10 is equipped only with a button 62. In such a case, the first switching mechanism switching 41 can be configured to cooperate with the first and second holding devices 37, 39 or only with the first holding device 37.

As a variant, not shown, the rail 4 can be, for example, of circular section truncated by a flat surface, in particular at its lower side. In such a case, the flat of the rail 4 comprises the slot 5 and forms the first and second running tracks 8a, 8b, as well as the rolling surface 14.

As a variant, not shown, the screen 2 is devoid of support elements 7, in particular when the rail 4 has a circular section truncated by a flat surface. In such a case, the screen 2 includes eyelets. In addition, the rail 4 is inserted through the eyelets of the screen 2, so as to suspend the screen 2 relative to the rail 4.

As a variant, not shown, in the case where the concealment device 3 comprises two screens 2 and a single rail 4, the concealment device 3 comprises two motorized drive devices 10. In the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, a first motorized drive device 10 is configured to be held on the rail 4, in other words suspended from the rail 4, and is configured to move along the rail 4, so as to close or open a first screen 2. In Furthermore, a second motorized drive device 10 is configured to be held on the rail 4, in other words suspended from the rail 4, and is configured to move along the rail 4, so as to close or open a second screen 2.

Furthermore, the embodiments and variants envisaged can be combined to generate new embodiments of the invention, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims.

Claims (11)

1. A motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3), the motorized drive device (10) being provided for moving at least one screen (2) along a rail (4) of the occultation or solar protection device (3) according to a sliding movement, the motorized drive device (10) comprising at least:

   - an electric motor (11),

   - a drive wheel (13), the drive wheel (13) being configured to be rotated by means of the electric motor (11) and to be brought into contact with at least one running surface (14) of the rail (4), so as to move the motorized drive device (10) along the rail (4) in a direction of movement (D),

   - a first holding device (37), the first holding device (37) comprising at least a first and a second guide wheels (38a, 38b), the first and second guide wheels (38a, 38b) being configured to be inserted into or extracted from the rail (4), through a slot (5) of the rail (4), and to be brought into contact with at least a respective first and a second rolling tracks (8a, 8b) of the rail (4), so as to hold or release the motorized drive device (10) relative to the rail (4), and

   - a first switching mechanism (41), the first switching mechanism (41) being configured to drive at least the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) between a first position and a second position, and vice versa,

   characterized in that, in a first position of the first switching mechanism (41), the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (41) is offset relative to the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (41), so as to hold the motorized drive device (10) relative to the rail (4) by supporting first and second guide wheels (38a, 38b) with the respective first and second rolling tracks (8a, 8b) of the rail (4),

   and in that, in a second position of the first switching mechanism (41), the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) is positioned opposite the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37), in the direction of movement (D) of the motorized drive device (10) along the rail (4), so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels (38a, 38b) into or from the rail (4), through the slot (5) of the rail (4).
2. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) is movable relative to the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37) and in that a movement of the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) relative to the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37) is implemented by the first switching mechanism (41).
3. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to claim 1 or according to claim 2, characterized in that the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37) is fixed relative to a housing (43) of the motorized drive device (10).
4. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to claim 3, characterized in that the first holding device (37) further comprises at least a first and a second arms (55a, 55b), the first arm (55a) being connected to the first guide wheel (38a), on the one hand, and to the first switching mechanism (41), on the other hand, the second arm (55b) being connected to the second guide wheel (38b), on the one hand, and to the housing (43), on the other hand.
5. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first switching mechanism (41) further comprises at least a first button (62) and in that the first button (62) is configured to operate the first switching mechanism (41), so as to drive the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) relative to the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37), between its first position and its second position.
6. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the motorized drive device (10) further comprises at least one elastic return element (71) and in that the elastic return element (71) is configured to tilt the first switching mechanism (41) into an initial position, so as to drive the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) relative to the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37), between its second position and its first position.
7. The motorized drive device (10) of an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to any of claims 1 to 6,

   characterized in that the motorized drive device (10) further comprises:

   - a second holding device (39), the second holding device (39) comprising at least a first and a second guide wheels (40a, 40b), the first and second guide wheels (40a, 40b) being configured to be inserted into or extracted from the rail (4), through the slot (5) of the rail (4), and to be brought into contact by at least the respective first and second rolling tracks (8a, 8b) of the rail (4), so as to hold or release the motorized drive device (10) relative to the rail (4),

   - a second switching mechanism (42), the second switching mechanism (42) being configured to drive at least the first guide wheel (40b) of the second holding device (42) between a first position and a second position, and vice-versa,

   in that, in the first position of the second switching mechanism (42), the first guide wheel (40a) of the second holding device (42) is offset relative to the second guide wheel (40b) of the second holding device (42), so as to hold the motorized drive device (10) relative to the rail (4) by supporting the first and second guide wheels (40a, 40b) with the respective first and second rolling tracks (8a, 8b) of the rail (4),

   and in that, in the second position of the second switching mechanism (42), the first guide wheel (40a) of the second holding device (42) is positioned opposite the second guide wheel (40b) of the second holding device (42), in the direction of movement (D) of the motorized drive device (10) along the rail (4), so as to insert or extract the first and second guide wheels (40a, 40b) into or from the rail (4), through the slot (5) of the rail (4).
8. An occultation or solar protection device (3) comprising at least:

   - a screen (2),

   - a rail (4), and

   - a motorized drive device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the screen (2) being suspended from the rail (4) and movable along the rail (4), by means of the motorized drive device (10).
9. The occultation or solar protection device (3) according to claim 8, characterized in that the first and second guide wheels (38a, 38b) of the first holding device (37) respectively have a diameter (0) greater than a width (L) of the slot (5) of the rail (4).
10. The occultation or solar protection device (3) according to claim 8 or according to claim 9, characterized in that the first arm (55a) and the first guide wheel (38a) of the first holding device (37) have a first cumulative thickness (E1), in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device (10), in that the second arm (55b) and the second guide wheel (38b) of the first holding device (37) have a second cumulative thickness (E2), in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device (10), and in that the first cumulative thickness (E1) of the first arm (55a) and of the first guide wheel (38a) and the second cumulative thickness (E2) of the second arm (55b) and of the second guide wheel (38b) are respectively smaller than a width (L) of the slot (5) of the rail (4).
11. A home automation installation (1), characterized in that said installation (1) comprises an occultation or solar protection device (3) according to any one of claims 8 to 10.

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