EP4172452A1 - Dispositif d'occultation comprenant un dispositif d'entraînement motorisé - Google Patents
Dispositif d'occultation comprenant un dispositif d'entraînement motoriséInfo
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- Concealment device comprising a motorized drive device
- the present invention relates to a concealment device.
- the present invention relates to the field of concealment devices comprising a motorized drive device setting a screen in motion, between at least a first position and at least a second position.
- a motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator of a movable closing, concealment or sun protection element, such as a blind or any other equivalent material, hereinafter referred to as a screen.
- Document WO 2017/036966 A1 which describes a concealment device comprising a screen, a device for holding the screen, a load bar, a motorized drive device and a device for supplying electrical energy.
- a first end of the screen is disposed at the screen retainer.
- a second end of the screen is attached to the load bar.
- the motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator.
- the electromechanical actuator is configured to drive the screen in motion.
- the electrical power supply device includes a battery, a first electrical connection element and a second electrical connection element.
- the battery is located at the screen holding device.
- the battery is electrically connected to the electromechanical actuator.
- the first electrical connection element is arranged at the load bar or the screen.
- the first electrical connection element is configured to be electrically connected to an external electrical power supply source, so as to recharge the battery.
- the second electrical connection element is disposed at the level of the screen holder.
- the second electrical connection element is configured to cooperate with the first electrical connection element, only when the screen is in a battery recharging position.
- the battery recharging position corresponds either to a top end-of-travel position of the screen, or to a position of the screen where the charging bar is close to the device for maintaining the screen, so as to establishing an electrical connection between the first electrical connection element and the second electrical connection element. This concealment device is generally satisfactory.
- this concealment device has the drawback that the device for supplying electrical energy does not make it possible to compensate for a misalignment of the first electrical connection element relative to the second electrical connection element, when the device is reached.
- battery charging position screen which either along a width of the concealment device or along a depth of the concealment device.
- the object of the present invention is to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a concealment device making it possible to compensate for a misalignment of a first electrical connection element with respect to a second electrical connection element, when the device is reached. screen of a battery recharging position.
- the present invention relates to a concealment device, the concealment device comprising at least:
- the motorized drive device comprising at least:
- the electromechanical actuator being configured to drive the screen in motion
- the electrical power supply device comprising at least:
- the battery being placed at the level of the screen holding device, the battery being electrically connected to the electromechanical actuator,
- first electrical connection element being arranged at the level of the load bar or the screen, the first electrical connection element being configured to be electrically connected to a source of electrical energy supply external, so as to recharge the battery
- the device for supplying electrical energy further comprises an elastic element, the elastic element being configured to be fixed on the load bar or on the screen, the first electrical connection element being integral. of the elastic element. Furthermore, the elastic element is configured to compensate for a misalignment of the first electrical connection element relative to the second electrical connection element, when the screen reaches the battery recharging position.
- the elastic element makes it possible to align the first electrical connection element with respect to the second electrical connection element, in particular along a width of the device. occultation or according to a depth of the occultation device or according to the width of the occultation device and the depth of the occultation device.
- such a construction of the device for supplying electrical energy makes it possible to reach the second electrical connection element arranged at the level of the device for holding the screen by the first electrical connection element, following a displacement of the 'screen up to the recharging position of the battery, while compensating for a misalignment of the first electrical connection element relative to the second electrical connection element via the elastic element, due in particular to the position of the screen relative to the screen holding device, depending on the width of the concealment device and / or depending on the depth of the concealing device.
- Such a construction of the electric power supply device enables a user to avoid stepping on a stepladder to access the second electrical connection member disposed at the screen holder.
- the device for supplying electrical energy makes it possible to improve the aesthetics of the concealment device, since the second electrical connection element can be integrated at the level of the device for holding the screen and that daylight saving can be minimized between the screen and the screen holder.
- the elastic element therefore allows the first electrical connection element to connect with the second electrical connection element, when the screen reaches the battery recharging position, in other words before the charging bar is 'reaches the device for maintaining the screen, during an upward movement of the screen.
- the elastic member is configured to deform when the first electrical connection element is brought into contact with the second electrical connection element, when the screen reaches the battery recharging position.
- the elastic element is configured to deform in the event of a collision of the first electrical connection element with a part of the concealment device, in particular with the device for holding the screen, during a displacement of the screen. '' screen towards the battery recharging position, so as to avoid damaging the concealment device, in particular in the event that the electromechanical actuator moves the screen beyond the battery recharging position, during an upward movement of the screen.
- the elastic member is also configured to deform during storage and transport of the concealment device and, more particularly, of the electric power supply device.
- an assembly of the elastic element supporting the first electrical connection element on the load bar or on the screen, in particular on a lower part of the screen makes it possible to facilitate an electrical connection of the power source.
- external electrical energy supply to the first electrical connection element since this electrical connection can be implemented when the screen is in a low position or in a low end-of-travel position, in other words without having to climb on a stepladder to access the first electrical connection element.
- the elastic element comprises at least a part forming a spring.
- the first electrical connection element comprises a first magnetic part.
- the second electrical connection element comprises a second magnetic part. Further, the first magnetic part cooperates with the second magnetic part, so as to hold the first electrical connection member against the second electrical connection member, when the screen is in the battery recharging position.
- the first electrical connection element comprises a first centering element.
- the second electrical connection element includes a second centering element. Further, the first centering member cooperates with the second centering member, so as to center the first electrical connection member relative to the second electrical connection member, when the screen is in the battery recharging position.
- the first centering element is a pin.
- the second centering element is a hole, or Conversely.
- the electric power supply device comprises at least one fixing element.
- the fastening element fixes the elastic element on the load bar or on the screen.
- the fastening element is an elastic snap fastening element. Further, the fastener is configured to cooperate with an outer contour of the load bar.
- the fixing element is a clamp. Further, the fastener is configured to be clamped onto the screen.
- the electrical power supply device comprises a third electrical connection element.
- the third electrical connection element is integral with the elastic element. Further, the third electrical connection element is configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to the first electrical connection element and, on the other hand, to the external electrical power supply source.
- the occultation device further comprises a winding tube.
- the screen can be rolled up onto the winding tube.
- the winding tube is arranged to be rotated by the electromechanical actuator.
- Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an installation comprising a concealment device according to a first embodiment of the invention
- FIG 2 is a schematic perspective view of the installation illustrated in Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a schematic sectional view of an electromechanical actuator of the installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, along a section plane passing through an axis of rotation of an output shaft of the actuator electromechanical;
- Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of a concealment device of the installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2;
- Figure 5 is a schematic and partial view on a larger scale of the concealment device illustrated in Figure 4, according to another viewing angle;
- Figure 6 is a schematic perspective and partial view of a concealment device according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 7 is a schematic perspective and partial view of a concealment device according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- an installation 6 comprising a closing, concealment or sun protection device 3 in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention, installed in a building B comprising an opening 1, window or door.
- This installation 6 is equipped with a screen 2 belonging to the closing, blackout or sun protection device 3, in particular a motorized blind.
- the closing, concealment or sun protection device 3 is hereinafter called “concealment device”.
- the concealment device 3 includes the screen 2.
- the concealment device 3 can comprise a blind, in particular a canvas, which can be rolled up, a pleated or slatted blind.
- the present invention applies to all types of concealment device.
- the concealment device 3 comprises a winding tube 4 and a motorized drive device 5.
- the motorized drive device 5 comprises an electromechanical actuator 11 shown in Figure 3.
- the screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is wound on the winding tube 4 driven by the motorized drive device 5.
- the screen 2 is movable between a rolled-up position, in particular a high one, and an unrolled position. , especially low.
- the screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is a closing, concealing and / or sun protection screen, winding and unwinding around the winding tube 4, the internal diameter of which is greater than the external diameter of the electromechanical actuator 11, so that the electromechanical actuator 11 can be inserted into the winding tube 4, during the assembly of the concealment device 3.
- the concealment device 3 comprises a holding device 9, 23.
- the holding device 9, 23 may include two supports 23.
- a support 23 is arranged at each end of the winding tube 4, in an assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.
- the winding tube 4 is held by means of the supports 23. Only one of the supports 23 is visible in FIGS. 1 and 5.
- the supports 23 make it possible to bind mechanically, the concealment device 3 to the structure of building B, in particular to the wall M of building B.
- the holding device 9, 23 can comprise a box 9.
- the winding tube 4 and at least part of the screen 2 are housed inside the box 9, in the assembled configuration of the device. blackout 3.
- the box 9 is arranged above the opening 1, or in the upper part of the opening 1.
- the supports 23 are also housed inside the box 9.
- the box 9 comprises two cheeks 10, as illustrated in Figures 2, 4 and 5.
- a cheek 10 is disposed at each end of the box 9, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.
- the winding tube 4 is held by the intermediary of the box 9, in particular by the intermediary of the cheeks 10 of the box 9, without using supports, such as the supports 23 mentioned above. -above.
- the concealment device 3 can also comprise two lateral slides 26, as illustrated only in FIG. 2.
- Each lateral slide 26 comprises a groove 29.
- Each groove 29 of one of the lateral slides 26 cooperates, in other words is configured. to cooperate, with a lateral edge 2a of the screen 2, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, so as to guide the screen 2, during the winding and unwinding of the screen 2 around the tube winding 4.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is, for example, of the tubular type. This allows the winding tube 4 to be rotated around an axis of rotation X, so as to unwind or wind the screen 2 of the concealment device 3.
- the screen 2 can be rolled up and unwound on the winding tube 4.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.
- the concealment device 3 further comprises a load bar 8 for exerting tension on the screen 2.
- the roller blind which forms the blackout device 3, comprises a canvas, forming the screen 2 of the roller blind 3.
- a first end of the screen 2, in particular the upper end of the screen 2, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, is attached to the winding tube 4. Further, a second end of the screen 2, in particular the lower end of the screen 2, in the assembled configuration of the screening device. concealment 3, is attached to the load bar 8.
- the canvas forming the screen 2 is made from a textile material.
- the first end of the screen 2 has a hem through which is disposed a rod, in particular made of plastic.
- This hem, produced at the level of the first end of the screen 2 is obtained by means of a seam of the fabric forming the screen 2.
- the The hem and the rod located at the level of the first end of the screen 2 are inserted by sliding in a groove provided on the outer face of the winding tube 4, in particular over the entire length of the winding tube 4, from so as to secure the screen 2 with the winding tube 4 and to be able to wind and unwind the screen 2 around the winding tube 4.
- the first end of the screen 2 is disposed at the level of the holding device 9, 23, in that this first end remains above the opening 1 in the assembled configuration of the device. occultation 3.
- the rolled up upper position corresponds to a predetermined upper end-of-travel position, or even to the placing of the load bar 8 of the screen 2 against an edge of a box 9. of the roller blind 3, and the unwound lower position corresponds to a predetermined lower end-of-travel position, or to the placing of the load bar 8 of the screen 2 against a threshold 7 of the opening 1, or else when the screen unfolds 2.
- the motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit.
- the control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 12 or a central control unit 13.
- the local control unit 12 can be connected, in wired or wireless connection, with the central control unit 13.
- the central control unit 13 can control the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units distributed in the building.
- the motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute the commands for unwinding or winding the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, which can be emitted, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or central control unit 13.
- the installation 6 comprises either the local control unit 12, or the central control unit 13, or the local control unit 12 and the central control unit 13.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 belonging to the installation 6 of FIGS. 1 and 2.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises an electric motor 16.
- the electric motor 16 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown, positioned coaxially around the axis of rotation X of the winding tube 4 in the mounted configuration of the device. motorized drive 5.
- Control means of the electromechanical actuator 11, allowing the displacement of the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, comprise at least one electronic control unit 15.
- This electronic control unit 15 is able to start the engine.
- the electronic control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described above.
- the control means of the electromechanical actuator 11 include hardware and / or software means.
- the hardware means can include at least one microcontroller, not shown.
- the electronic control unit 15 further comprises a first communication module 27, as illustrated in FIG. 2, where only this part of the electromechanical actuator 11 is shown, in particular for receiving control commands. , the control orders being issued by a command transmitter, such as the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13, these orders being intended to control the motorized drive device 5.
- a command transmitter such as the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13
- the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15 is of the wireless type.
- the first communication module 27 is configured to receive radio control commands.
- the first communication module 27 can also allow the reception of control commands transmitted by wired means.
- the electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can be in communication with a meteorological station placed inside the building B or deported outside the building.
- building B including, in particular, one or more sensors that can be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a luminosity, or even a wind speed, in the case where the meteorological station is deported outside the building B.
- the electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can also be in communication with a server 28, as illustrated in FIG. 2, so as to control the electromechanical actuator 11 according to data made available remotely by means of a communication network, in particular an Internet network which can be connected to the server 28.
- a communication network in particular an Internet network which can be connected to the server 28.
- the electronic control unit 15 can be controlled from the local control unit 12 and / or central 13.
- the local control unit 12 and / or central 13 is provided with a control keyboard.
- the control keyboard of the local control unit 12 or central 13 comprises one or more selection elements 14 and, optionally, one or more display elements 34.
- the selection elements may include pushbuttons and / or sensitive keys.
- the display elements may include light-emitting diodes and / or an LCD (acronym for the term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT (acronym for the term “Thin Film Transistor”). Selection and display elements can also be achieved by means of a touch screen.
- the local control unit 12 and / or central 13 comprises at least a second communication module 36.
- the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central 13 is configured to emit, in other words emits, control orders, in particular by wireless means, for example radio, or by wired means. .
- central 13 can also be configured to receive, in other words receives, control orders, in particular through the same means.
- the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central 13 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15.
- the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central 13 exchanges control orders with the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15, either monodirectionally or bidirectionally.
- the local control unit 12 is a control point, which can be fixed or nomadic.
- a fixed control point can be a control box intended to be fixed to a facade of the wall M of building B or to a face of a fixed frame of a window or a door.
- a nomadic control point can be a remote control, a smartphone or a tablet.
- the local control unit 12 and / or central 13 further comprises a controller 35.
- the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electronic control unit 15, is preferably configured to execute movement control commands, in particular for 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 12 or by the central control unit 13.
- the motorized drive device 5 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to pressing the or one of the selection elements 14 of the local control unit 12 or central 13.
- the motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to at least one signal originating from at least one sensor and / or to a signal originating from a clock of the system.
- the sensor and / or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises a casing 17, in particular tubular.
- the electric motor 16 is mounted inside the housing 17, particularly in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is cylindrical in shape, in particular of revolution about the axis of rotation X.
- the casing 17 is made of a metallic material.
- the material of the electromechanical actuator housing is not limiting and may be different. In particular, it can be a plastic material.
- the concealment device 3 further comprises an electrical energy supply device 31.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical energy supply device 31.
- the electrical power supply device 31 comprises at least one battery 24.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is supplied with electrical energy, in other words is configured to be supplied with electrical energy, by means of the battery 24.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises the battery 24.
- the battery 24 is disposed inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the battery 24 can be placed at the level of the box 9 of the concealment device 3.
- the battery 24 can thus be placed inside or outside the box 9.
- the battery 24 can also be placed. disposed inside the winding tube 4, while being outside the casing 17.
- the battery 24 is disposed at the level of the holding device 9, 23, like the first end of the screen 2.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises an electric power cable 18 allowing it to be supplied with electric energy, in particular to the electronic control unit 15 and to the electric motor 16, in particular from the battery 24.
- the battery 24 is electrically connected directly to the electronic control unit 15, by the power supply cable 18.
- the battery 24 is of the rechargeable type.
- the battery 24 comprises one or more energy storage elements.
- the energy storage elements of the battery 24 can be, in particular, rechargeable accumulators or even rechargeable batteries.
- the motorized drive device 5 and, in particular, the electronic control unit 15, comprises charging elements configured to charge the battery 24 from the electrical energy supplied by an electrical energy supply source. external 25, as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5.
- the external electric power supply source 25 is a charger that can be plugged into a wall outlet, so as to recharge the battery 24 from a mains power supply network.
- the electronic control unit 15 comprises a first electronic card 15a and a second electronic card 15b.
- the first electronic card 15a is configured to control the electric motor 16.
- the second electronic card 15b is configured to, in particular, allow the battery 24 to be recharged and, optionally, access configuration functions and / or. for configuring the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection and, optionally, display elements, not shown.
- the loading elements are arranged at the level of the second electronic card 15b.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a reduction gear 19 and an output shaft 20.
- the reducer 19 comprises at least one reduction stage.
- the reduction stage can be an epicyclic type gear train.
- the type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a brake 32.
- the brake 32 can be a spring brake, a cam brake, a magnetic brake or an electromagnetic brake.
- the reducer 19 and, optionally, the brake 32 are arranged at the interior of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 can also include an end-of-travel and / or obstacle detection device, which can be mechanical or electronic.
- the winding tube 4 is rotated about the axis of rotation X and the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, being supported by two pivot links.
- the first pivot connection is made at a first end of the winding tube 4 by means of a ring, not shown, inserted around a first end 17a of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11. The ring allows thus to achieve a level.
- the second pivot link is made at a second end of the winding tube 4.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque support 21, which can also be called “actuator head”.
- the torque support 21 is disposed at the first end 17a of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the torque support 21 makes it possible to take up the forces exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, to ensure the absorption of the forces exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the torque exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11, by the structure of the building B.
- the torque support 21 advantageously makes it possible to take up, in addition, the forces exerted by the winding tube 4, in particular the weight of the winding tube 4, of the electromechanical actuator 11 and of the screen 2, and ensure the absorption of these forces by the structure of building B.
- the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 makes it possible to fix the electromechanical actuator 11 on the holding device 9, 23, in particular to one of the supports 23 or to one of the cheeks 10 of the casing 9. .
- the torque support 21 projects at the level of the first end 17a of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the end 17a of the housing 17 receiving the ring gear.
- the crown constitutes, in other words is configured to constitute, a rotational guide bearing of the winding tube 4, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.
- the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can also make it possible to close the first end 17a of the housing 17.
- the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can make it possible to support at least part of the electronic control unit 15.
- the torque support 21 comprises a first part 21a and a second part 21b.
- the first part 21a of the torque support 21 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the holding device 9, 23, in particular in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11 in the concealment device 3.
- the realization of the torque support 21 comprising the first and second parts 21a, 21b in a single piece makes it possible to improve the rigidity of the torque support 21.
- At least a portion of the first part 21a of the torque support 21 is generally cylindrical in shape and is disposed inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- an outside diameter 0212 of at least a portion of the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is greater than an outside diameter 017 of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the torque support 21 comprises a stop 33 configured to cooperate, in other words which cooperates, with the casing 17, at the level of the first end 17a of the casing 17, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the stop 33 of the torque support 21 makes it possible to limit the insertion of the first part 21 a of the torque support 21 into the housing 17, in the direction of the axis of rotation X.
- the stop 33 of the torque carrier 21 delimits the first and second parts 21 a, 21 b of the torque carrier 21 relative to each other.
- the stop 33 of the torque support 21 is produced in the form of a shoulder and, more particularly, in the form of a collar, in particular of cylindrical shape and with a rectilinear generatrix.
- the electronic control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the electrical supply cable 18.
- the electronic control unit 15 can be arranged at least partly inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the electronic control unit 15 can be placed at least in part outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, mounted on one of the two supports 23, on one of the cheeks 10 of the box 9 or in the torque support 21.
- the first electronic card 15a of the electronic control unit 15 is arranged inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the second electronic card 15b is placed inside the torque support 21. of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the torque support 21 comprises a cover 22.
- the second electronic card 15b is disposed inside a housing formed between the second part 21b of the torque support 21 and the cover 22.
- the torque support 21 comprises at least one button, not shown.
- buttons can make it possible to adjust the electromechanical actuator 11 through one or more configuration modes, to pair with the electromechanical actuator 11 one or more control units 12, 13, to reset one or more several parameters, which may be, for example, an end-of-travel position, of reinitializing the paired control unit (s) 12, 13 or of controlling the movement of the screen 2.
- the torque support 21 includes a single button.
- buttons on the torque support is not limitative and may be different. It can be, in particular, greater than or equal to two.
- the torque support 21 comprises at least one display device, not shown, so as to allow a visual indication, which may be, for example, a state of charge of the battery 24.
- the display device comprises at least one lighting source, not shown, in particular a light-emitting diode, mounted on the second electronic card 15b and, optionally, a transparent or translucent cover and / or a light guide, for allow the passage of the light emitted by the lighting source.
- a lighting source not shown, in particular a light-emitting diode, mounted on the second electronic card 15b and, optionally, a transparent or translucent cover and / or a light guide, for allow the passage of the light emitted by the lighting source.
- the torque support 21 comprises a single display device.
- the number of display devices is not limitative and may be different. It can be, in particular, greater than or equal to two.
- the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is arranged inside the winding tube 4 and at least partly outside the casing 17. of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- one end of the output shaft 20 protrudes from the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular from a second end 17b of the housing 17 opposite the first end 17a.
- the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive in rotation a connecting element, not shown, connected to the winding tube 4.
- the connecting element is made in the form of a wheel. .
- the electric motor 16 and the reduction gear 19 drive the output shaft 20 in rotation.
- the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 drives the output shaft in rotation. winding tube 4 via the connecting element.
- the winding tube 4 rotates the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, so as to open or close the opening 1.
- the electrical power supply device 31 further comprises a first electrical connection element 37 and a second electrical connection element 38.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is arranged at the level of the load bar 8 of the concealment device 3.
- “at the level of the load bar” is meant that the first electrical connection element 37 is integral with the bar. charge 8.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is configured to be electrically connected, in other words is electrically connected, to the external electric power supply source 25, so as to recharge the battery 24.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is disposed at the level of the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is integral with the holding device. 9, 23, in particular of the box 9, of one of the cheeks 10 or of the one support 23, or of the torque support 21.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the first electrical connection element 37 only when the screen 2 is in a position for recharging the battery 24, so as to establish an electrical connection between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38, therefore between the external electrical energy supply source 25 and the battery 24.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 corresponds either to the upper end-of-travel position of the screen 2, or to a position of the screen 2 where the load bar 8 is at proximity of the retaining device 9, 23 of the screen 2.
- the load bar 8 is close to the retaining device 9, 23 when the load bar 8 is located above the opening 1.
- the electrical connection between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38 is implemented only when the first electrical connection element 37 is disposed against the second electrical connection element 38, so as to be able to recharge. the battery 24 from the external electric power supply source 25.
- the electrical connection between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38 is implemented without an electrical supply cable connecting the first electrical connection element 37 to the second electrical connection element 38, thus so as to guarantee the reliability of this electrical connection and to minimize the costs of obtaining the concealment device 3.
- the electrical energy supply device 31 further comprises an elastic element 39.
- the elastic element 39 is configured to be fixed to the load bar 8.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is integral with the elastic element. 39.
- the elastic element 39 is configured to compensate, in other words compensate, a misalignment of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second electrical connection element 38, when the screen 2 reaches the position of. recharging the battery 24.
- the elastic element 39 makes it possible to align the first electrical connection element 37 with respect to the second electrical connection element 38, in other words to implement an alignment of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second electrical connection element 38, in particular along a width L of the concealment device 3 or along a depth P of the concealing device 3 or along the width L of the concealment device 3 and the depth P of the concealment device 3.
- the width L is measured, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, parallel to the axis of rotation X and the depth P is measured, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, perpendicular to the width L and to the direction movement of the load bar 8.
- the construction of the electrical energy supply device 31 makes it possible to reach the second electrical connection element 38 arranged at the level of the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2 by the first electrical connection element 37, following a displacement. from screen 2 to the battery recharging position 24, while compensating for a misalignment of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second electrical connection element 38 by means of the elastic element 39, due in particular to the position of the screen 2 relative to the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2, depending on the width L of the concealment device 3 and / or depending on the depth P of the concealing device 3.
- the construction of the electric power supply device 31 makes it possible to guarantee a simplified and ergonomic recharging of electric energy for the user of the battery 24 from the external electric power supply source 25.
- the construction of the electric power supply device 31 makes it possible to avoid a user having to climb on a stepladder to access the second electrical connection element 38 arranged at the level of the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2. .
- the construction of the electric power supply device 31 makes it possible to improve the aesthetics of the concealment device 3, since the second electrical connection element 38 can be integrated at the level of the holding device 9, 23 of the 'screen 2 and that a clear daylight, that is to say a gap through which the light can pass, can be minimized between the screen 2 and the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2.
- the elastic element 39 therefore allows the first electrical connection element 37 to connect with the second electrical connection element 38, when the screen 2 reaches the recharging position of the battery 24, in other words before the load bar 8 does not reach the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2, in particular a lower edge of the box 9, during an upward movement of the screen 2.
- the elastic element 39 is configured to deform, in other words, deforms, when the first electrical connection element 37 is brought into contact with the second electrical connection element 38, when reached by the screen 2 battery charging position 24.
- the elastic element 39 is configured to deform, in other words deform, in the event of collision of the first electrical connection element 37 with a part of the concealment device 3, in particular with the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2, when moving the screen 2 to the position for recharging the battery 24, so as to avoid damaging the concealment device 3, in particular in the case where the electromechanical actuator 11 moves the screen 2 beyond the recharging position of the battery 24, during an upward movement of the screen 2.
- the elastic element 39 is also configured to deform, in other words to deform, during storage and transport of the concealment device 3 and, more particularly, of the electric power supply device 31.
- an assembly of the elastic element 39 supporting the first electrical connection element 37 on the load bar 8 makes it possible to facilitate an electrical connection of the external electrical energy supply source 25 to the first electrical connection element 37, since this electrical connection can be implemented when the screen 2 is in a low position or in a low end-of-travel position, in other words without having to climb on a stepladder to access the first electrical connection element 37.
- the battery 24 can be recharged without having to dismantle part of the concealment device 3 and, in particular, of the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2, in particular of the box 9 of the occultation device 3.
- the concealment device 3 being a roller blind
- the elastic element 39 makes it possible to take into account an offset between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38 due to a variation in thickness of winding of the screen 2 around the winding tube 4, in particular along the depth P of the concealment device 3.
- This shift is, in particular, due to a thickness of the fabric forming the screen 2, to a number of winding turns of the screen 2 around the winding tube 4 and to a diameter of the winding tube 4.
- the electrical connection between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38 is implemented following a movement of the screen 2, in particular upward movement of the screen 2, to the position battery recharging 24.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 can be determined during the installation of the concealment device 3 and, in particular, during the learning of the upper and lower end-of-travel positions of the screen 2.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 can be determined as reached by means of a counting device, in particular the number of revolutions of the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, the number of revolutions of the rotor of the electric motor 16 or the operating time of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 can be determined as reached by means of the limit switch and / or obstacle detection device of the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the electrical energy supply device 31 comprises at least one electrical supply cable 30.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is electrically connected to the electrical energy supply source. external 25 by the power supply cable 30.
- the elastic element 39 comprises at least a part 39a forming a spring.
- the part 39a forming the spring is made in a spiral.
- At least part of the power supply cable 30 is disposed inside the part 39a forming the spring.
- the part 39a forming the spring is a compression spring.
- the part 39a forming the spring is made of metal.
- the part 39a forming the spring is made of plastic.
- the first electrical connection element 37 comprises an electrical connector, not shown.
- the second electrical connection element 38 comprises an electrical connector, not shown.
- the electrical connector of the first electrical connection element 37 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with the electrical connector of the second electrical connection element 38.
- the electrical connection between the first electrical connection element 37 and the second electrical connection element 38 is implemented only when the first electrical connection element 37 is pressed against the second electrical connection element 38, in other words only. when screen 2 is in the battery recharging position 24.
- the electrical conduction between the first and second electrical connection elements is interrupted as soon as the screen 2 is in a position different from the recharging position of the battery 24.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 is defined by the contacting of the electrical contact elements of the first electrical connection element 37 with the electrical contact elements of the second electrical connection element 38.
- the recharging position of the battery 24 is determined as reached when the electrical contact elements of the first battery element. electrical connection 37 are brought into contact with the electrical contact elements of the second electrical connection element 38, so as to send a signal to the electronic control unit 15.
- the movement of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second electrical connection element 38 is controlled by the electronic control unit 15 and, more particularly, by the movement of the screen 2 through the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the first electrical connection element 37 comprises two electrical contact elements.
- the second electrical connection element 38 comprises two electrical contact elements.
- the electrical contact elements of the first electrical connection element 37 cooperate, in other words are configured to cooperate, with the electrical contact elements of the second electrical connection element 38, when the screen 2 is in the recharging position of the battery 24. .
- the electrical contact elements of the first and second electrical connection elements 37, 38 are electrical connection surfaces cooperating together.
- the electrical contact elements of the first electrical connection element 37 are arranged at an upper wall of the first electrical connection element 37 and the electrical contact elements of the second electrical connection element 38 are arranged at a level of a lower wall of the second electrical connection element 38, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.
- the electrical contact elements of the second electrical connection element 38 are electrically connected to the battery 24 by means of electrical supply wires, not shown.
- the first electrical connection element 37 comprises a first magnetic part 40.
- the second electrical connection element 38 comprises a second magnetic part 41.
- the first magnetic part 40 cooperates, in other words is configured to cooperate, with the second magnetic part 41, so as to hold the first electrical connection element 37 against the second electrical connection element 38, when the screen 2 is in the position for recharging the battery 24.
- first and second magnetic parts 40, 41 of the first and second electrical connection elements 37, 38 make it possible, on the one hand, to guarantee the positioning of the first electrical connection element 37 vis-à-vis the second electrical connection element 38 and, on the other hand, to ensure the electrical connection of the first electrical connection element 37 with the second electrical connection element 38, when that screen 2 has reached the battery recharging position 24.
- the first magnetic part 40 of the first electrical connection element 37 and the second magnetic part 41 of the second electrical connection element 38 respectively comprise at least one permanent magnet.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is provided in one of the cheeks 10 of the box 9.
- the part of the cheek 10 of the box 9 comprising the second electrical connection element 38 is accessible from the outside. of the retaining device 9, 23 of the screen 2, in particular without having to remove one or more elements of the concealment device 3, such as, for example, part of the box 9.
- the construction of the electrical power supply device 31 allows easy access to the second electrical connection element 38, in particular without operations on the part of the user to dismantle and reassemble the concealment device 3.
- the first electrical connection element 37 comprises a first centering element 43.
- the second electrical connection element 38 comprises a second centering element 44.
- the first centering element 43 cooperates, in other words is configured to cooperate, with the second centering element 44, so as to center the first electrical connection element 37 with respect to the second electrical connection element 38, when the screen 2 is in the position for recharging the battery 24, as illustrated in figure 5.
- first electrical connection element 37 is positioned relative to the second electrical connection element 38 by the cooperation of the first centering element 43 of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second centering element 44 of the second electrical connection element 38.
- this positioning of the first electrical connection element 37 relative to the second electrical connection element 38 makes it possible to guarantee the electrical contact between the electrical contact elements of the first electrical connection element 37 and the electrical contact elements of the second element. electrical connection 38, when the screen 2 is in the battery recharging position 24.
- the first centering element 43 is a pin.
- the second centering element 44 is a hole, or vice versa.
- the electric power supply device 31 comprises at least one fixing element 42.
- the fixed fixing element 42 in other words is configured to fix, the elastic element 39 on the load bar 8.
- the load bar 8 comprises a first end 8a and a second end 8b.
- the second end 8b is opposite the first end 8a.
- the fastener 42 is an elastic snap fastener. Further, the fastener 42 is configured to cooperate, in other words cooperates, with an outer contour 8c of the load bar 8.
- the fixing element 42 is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, on the load bar 8 without removing a closure member, not shown, from one of the ends 8a, 8b of the load bar. 8.
- the fixing element 42 comprises a notch 45.
- the notch 45 is configured to receive, in other words receives, a part of the electrical supply cable 30, so as to hold the electrical supply cable 30 in position by relative to the load bar 8, in particular by elastic snap-fastening.
- the elastic element 39, the first electrical connection element 37, the power supply cable 30 and, optionally, the fixing element 42 form part of the external power supply source 25.
- the elastic element 39, the first electrical connection element 37 and, optionally, the fixing element 42 are configured to be assembled temporarily, in other words are assembled temporarily, on the load bar 8, in particular during the time. for recharging the battery 24 by the external electric power supply source 25.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is electrically connected to the external electrical energy supply source 25 by means of the electrical supply cable 30, which passes through the elastic element 39, without having to resort to additional electrical connection elements.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is electrically connected directly to the external electrical power supply source 25.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is either integrated in the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2 and, more particularly, in the cheek 10 of the box. 9, or mounted on the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2 and, more particularly, on the cheek 10 of the box 9 by means of at least one fastening element, not shown.
- the element for fixing the second electrical connection element 38 on the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2 and, more particularly, on the cheek 10 of the box 9 is advantageously a snap-fastening element. elastic or by screwing.
- the concealment device 3 and, more particularly, the electric power supply device 31 according to the second and third embodiments of the invention.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is arranged at the level of the screen 2 of the concealment device 3.
- “at the level of the screen” is meant that the first electrical connection element 37 is integral with the screen 2.
- the elastic element 39 is configured to be fixed on the screen 2.
- the fixing element 42 fixed in other words is configured to fix, the elastic element 39 on the screen 2.
- the fastener 42 is a clamp. Further, the fastener 42 is configured to be clamped onto the screen 2.
- an assembly of the elastic element 39 supporting the first electrical connection element 37 on the screen 2, in particular on a lower part of the screen 2, makes it possible to facilitate an electrical connection of the power supply source.
- electrical device 25 to the first electrical connection element 37 since this assembly can be implemented when the screen 2 is in a low position or in a low end-of-travel position, in other words without having to climb on a stepladder to access to the first electrical connection element 37.
- the notch 45 of the fastener 42 is configured to receive, in other words receives, a part of the power supply cable 30, so as to hold the power supply cable 30 in position with respect to the screen 2, in particular by elastic snap-fastening.
- the fixing element 42 comprises at least one part 42a forming a spring.
- the part 42a of the fixing element 42 also makes it possible to compensate for a misalignment of the first electrical connection element 37 with respect to the second element. of electrical connection 38, in particular according to the width L of the occultation device 3 or according to the depth P of the occultation device 3 or according to the width L of the occultation device 3 and the depth P of the occultation device 3, in addition to the elastic element 39.
- the part 42a forming the spring is made in a zig-zag fashion.
- the part 42a forming the spring is a compression spring.
- the part 42a forming the spring is made of plastic.
- the part 42a forming the spring is made of metal.
- this clamp has a pentagonal base. In the embodiment of Figure 7, this clamp has a rectangular base.
- the method of recharging the battery 24 comprises at least the following steps, preferably carried out in the order mentioned:
- the steps of lowering and raising the screen 2 are implemented by the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, by the electromechanical actuator 11.
- the method further comprises a first step of transmission from the electronic control unit 15 to one of the local control units 12 or central 13 of a signal or a message relating to a state of charge of the battery 24 below a predetermined threshold value then a second step of transmission from the local control unit 12 or central 13 of a lowering control command for screen 2 in the direction of the lower end-of-travel position.
- first and second transmission steps are carried out prior to the screen descent step 2.
- the method further comprises a step of electrically connecting the external electric energy supply source 25 to the mains electricity supply network.
- connection step is carried out following the step of fixing the elastic element 39 and prior to the step of raising the screen 2.
- the method further comprises a third step of transmitting from the local control unit 12 or central 13 a command command to raise the screen 2 in the direction of the reloading position of the screen. battery 24.
- the third emission step is implemented following the step of electrically connecting the external electric power supply source 25 and prior to the step of raising the screen 2.
- the method further comprises a first step of signaling the recharging of the battery 24 in progress from the external electric power supply source 25.
- the first reporting step is implemented following the electrical connection step.
- the first signaling step is implemented by moving the screen 2 controlled by the motorized drive device 5 and / or by activating a light source of the local control unit 12. or central 13.
- the movement of the screen 2 corresponds to a back and forth movement of the screen 2, in particular over a short distance which may be, for example, of the order of one centimeter.
- the operation of the light source can be according to a predetermined flashing and / or with a specific color, for example orange.
- the method further comprises a second step of signaling the end of recharging of the battery 24 from the external electrical energy supply source 25.
- the second reporting step is implemented following step recharging with electrical energy.
- the second signaling step is implemented by putting into operation another light source of the local control unit 12 or central 13 or the same light source of the local or central control unit 12. 13.
- the operation of the light source can be in a state of uninterrupted lighting and / or with another specific color, for example green.
- the method further comprises a third step of signaling an electrical connection fault between the battery 24 and the external electric power supply source 25 and, more particularly, an electrical connection fault between the batteries.
- the elastic element makes it possible to align the first electrical connection element with respect to the second. electrical connection element, in particular along a width of the concealment device or along a depth of the concealment device or according to the width of the concealment device and the depth of the concealment device.
- the electrical energy supply device 31 comprises a third electrical connection element.
- the third electrical connection element is integral with the elastic element 39.
- the third electrical connection element is configured to be electrically connected, in other words is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the first electrical connection element 37 and , on the other hand, to the external electrical energy supply source 25.
- the first electrical connection element 37 is electrically connected to the external electrical energy supply source 25 via the third connection element. and, optionally, the electric power cable 30.
- the elastic element 39 further comprises an electric power cord.
- the power supply cable is not arranged inside the elastic member 39 and the connection between the first electric connection member 37 and the external electric power supply source 25 also takes place. through this power cord.
- the power supply cord is configured to be electrically connected, i.e. electrically connects, the third element of electrical connection to the first electrical connection element 37.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is provided in the torque support 21 or in one of the supports 23.
- the part of the torque support 21 or of the support 23 comprising the second connection element electric 38 is accessible from outside the holding device 9, 23 of the screen
- the construction of the electrical energy supply device 31 allows easy access to the second electrical connection element 38, in particular without operations of the part of the user dismantling and reassembling the concealment device 3.
- the second electrical connection element 38 is accessible through one of the cheeks 10 of the box 9, by means of a clearance provided in the latter, given that the torque support 21 or the support 23 is arranged inside this cheek 10.
- the fastening element 42 is an interlocking element.
- the load bar 8 includes an opening at at least one of its first and second ends 8a, 8b.
- the fixing element 42 is fitted into the opening of the load bar 8.
- the fixing element 42 is produced in the form of a plug closing the opening of the first or second end 8a. , 8b of the load bar 8.
- the fastening element 42 can be replaced by one or more magnets or one or more fastening screws.
- the fixing element 42 can be replaced by one or more rivets.
- the elastic element of the electrical energy supply device 31 may be produced by the part 42a of the fixing element 42.
- the electrical energy supply device 31 is devoid of the elastic element 39 shown in Figures 4 to 7.
- the elastic element, constituted by the part 42a of the fixing element 42 forms an integral part of the fixing element 42; in other words the elastic element and the fixing element of the electric power supply device 31 form a single piece, such as the fixing elements 42 illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7.
- the first element of electrical connection 37 is integral with part 42a of fixing element 42, that is to say assembled or fixed to part 42a of fixing element 42, integrated with part 42a of fixing element 42 or held by the part 42a of the fixing element 42, in particular in the case where the first electrical connection element 37 is arranged at one end of the power cable electric 30.
- the part 39a of the elastic element 39 is an extension element of the power supply cable 30, instead of a part of the power supply cable 30 being arranged inside the part. 39a of the elastic element 39.
- the part 39a of the elastic element 39 forms an integral part of the power supply cable 30 and enables the battery 24 to be supplied with electrical energy from the power source. into external electrical energy 25.
- the external electric power supply source 25 is an auxiliary battery, provided to recharge the battery 24.
- the battery 24 can be recharged by means of the auxiliary battery forming the energy supply source.
- external electric 25 in particular in the case where the concealment device 3 is remote from a wall socket.
- the auxiliary battery can advantageously be fixed in a removable manner on the load bar 8, so as to recharge the battery 24 disposed at the level of the holding device 9, 23 of the screen 2.
- the Auxiliary battery fixing elements, forming the external electric power supply source 25, on the load bar 8 are elastic snap fastening elements.
- auxiliary battery forming the external electrical energy supply source 25 and intended to cooperate with the first electrical connection element 37 can make it possible to recharge a battery of other electrical equipment, in particular nomadic equipment, such as, for example, a cell phone or laptop.
- auxiliary battery forming the external electrical energy supply source 25 can have at least two electrical outputs, in particular a first output delivering a voltage of 12 volts to supply electrical energy to the battery 24 arranged at the level of the device. maintenance 9, 23 of the screen 2 and a second output delivering a voltage of 5 volts to supply electrical energy to other electrical equipment, called nomadic.
- the electric power supply device 31 further comprises at least one photovoltaic panel, forming another source of external electric power supply.
- the battery 24 is supplied with electrical energy, in other words is configured to be supplied with electrical energy, by means of the photovoltaic panel.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is supplied with electrical energy, in other words is configured to be supplied with electrical energy, directly by means of the photovoltaic panel.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into a rail, in particular of square or rectangular section, which can be opened at one or at both ends, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.
- the electromechanical actuator 11 can be configured to drive a drive shaft on which the movement and / or orientation cords of the screen 2 are wound.
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