JP2004019287A - Electric blind - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric blind using an easily attachable/detachable battery. <P>SOLUTION: This electric blind has a top rail 11 for forming a storage space 113 which is enclosed by an inner wall 112, a slat group 12, and a transmission mechanism 13 which is coupled with the slat group 12. Furthermore, at least one battery storage chamber 115 is formed on an outer wall 111 of the top rail 11, and an opening 116 is formed outward in the chamber 115. This offers convenience to the arrangement of the battery 134 in the chamber 115. Additionally, since electrically connected to the transmission mechanism 13, the battery 134 can provide the transmission mechanism 13 with a power source for operating the slat group 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electric blind.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general electric blinds, as shown in FIG. 1, a top rail 1, a bottom rail 2, and some slats 3 interposed between the top rail 1 and the bottom rail 2, as shown in FIG. And a transmission assembly 5, a motor 6 and a battery 7 disposed in the storage space of the top rail 1, and the transmission assembly 5 is connected to the bottle rail 2 or the slat 3 using a lifting cord or a ladder cord. The motor 6 is connected to the transmission assembly 5, the battery 7 is electrically connected to the motor 6, the motor 6 is operated by the power of the battery 7, and the power transmission assembly 5 is moved. By moving the bottom rail 2 or the slats 3 simultaneously, the transmission for electrically controlling the up or down of the bottom rail 2 and the inclination angle of the slats 3 is performed. And a device 4.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the electric blind, the battery 7 is disposed in the storage space of the top rail 1 and is isolated by using the outer wall of the top rail 1. However, the battery 7 of the transmission 4 is a consumable item, When the power of the battery 7 is exhausted, it is necessary to remove it and replace it with a new one or charge it. However, since all the top rails are fixed above the window, the battery can be used by hand. When taking out the battery 7, the battery 7 cannot be taken out unless the hand is extended hardly into the storage space from above the top rail 1. Further, in order to improve the beauty of the installation of the blinds, the opening above the storage space of the top rail 1 is attached to the ceiling plate 8 in the room, and the side wall of the top rail 1 is attached to the wall pillar 9. When removing the battery 7, the battery 7 cannot be taken out unless the top rail 1 is removed or the top rail 1 is tilted. The battery had to be replaced, which was very troublesome.
An object of the present invention is to provide a battery-powered blind which can be easily attached and detached.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the electric blind according to the present invention is mainly provided with a top rail forming a storage space surrounded by an inner wall, a slat group, and a storage space of the top rail. And a transmission mechanism connected to the slat group, further comprising at least one battery storage chamber on the outer wall of the top rail, wherein the battery storage chamber has an opening outward. Therefore, it is convenient to dispose a battery, and since the battery is electrically connected to the power transmission mechanism, the power source for operating the slat group can be supplied to the power transmission mechanism.
[0005]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings.
2 and 3 show an electric blind 100 provided in the first embodiment of the present invention, which mainly includes a top rail 11, a group of slats 12, and a transmission mechanism 13.
The top rail 11 is fixed above the window and has two surfaces, an outer wall 111 and an inner wall 112. A storage space 113 surrounded by the inner wall 112 is formed inside the top rail 11. At a predetermined position of the outer wall 111 on both sides of the bottom portion, a through hole 114 communicating with the storage space is formed, and a battery storage chamber recessed at a predetermined depth and width on the outer wall 111 on one side of the top rail 11. The battery storage chamber 115 has an opening 116 communicating outwardly and an opening 118 communicating inwardly with the storage space 113, and the top rail 11 has an outer shell formed with the opening. A cover plate 117 corresponding to 116 is provided.
[0006]
The slat group 12 includes a plurality of slats 121 and a bottom rail 123, and the slat 121 has a through hole 122 at a position corresponding to each through hole 114 of the top rail 11.
The transmission mechanism 13 includes a lifting control device 131, a ladder control device 132, a power motor assembly 133, and a battery element 134.
[0007]
The elevating control device 131 is disposed in the storage space 113 of the top rail 11 and corresponds to the through hole 114, and two elevating cords 135 are respectively pierced from each of the through holes 114. Since the bottom rail 123 is fixedly connected to the bottom rail 123 through the through hole 122 of the slat 121, the extension area of the slat 121 can be changed by controlling the vertical movement and positioning of the bottom rail 123. The ladder control device 132 is disposed in the storage space 113 of the top rail 11 and corresponds to the through hole 114, and two lifting cords 135 are respectively pierced from the through hole 114, Since it is fixed to both sides of the slat 121 and the bottom rail 123, the inclination angle of the slat 121 can be controlled to change the degree of blindness. The power motor assembly 133 is provided in the storage space 113 and is connected to the elevation control device 131 and the ladder control device 132, so that the elevation control device 131 and the ladder control device 132 are connected to the power motor. The movement of the assembly 133 can be linked. The battery element 134 supplies power to the power motor assembly 133, and may be a dry battery (cylindrical battery, square battery, mercury battery), a storage battery (plate battery), or the like. It is used. The battery element 134 is placed in the opening 116 of the battery storage chamber 115, and is fixed to the battery storage chamber 115, and a conductive material such as an electric wire or a conductive chip (conductive terminal) passes through the perforation 118. Since it is electrically connected to the power motor assembly 133, the power motor assembly 133 receives the power supply from the battery element 134 and operates the elevation control device 131 or the ladder control device 132. Further, the cover plate 117 covers the opening 116 of the battery storage chamber 115 so that the battery element 134 does not fall out of the battery storage chamber 115 through the opening 116, and at the same time, the aesthetic appearance of the entire blind Has been improved.
[0008]
4 and 5 show an electric blind 200 provided in a second embodiment of the present invention, which has a top rail 21, a group of slats 22, and a transmission mechanism 23 as in the above embodiment. The main difference from the first embodiment is that a perforation 212 is provided on the outer wall 211 on the side of the top rail 21 without any depression, and the battery housing 24 is provided on one side of the outer wall 211 of the top rail 21. A battery storage chamber 241 having a predetermined volume and shape is provided inside the battery storage base 24, and an opening 242 communicating with the outside and the battery storage chamber 241 is provided on one side of the battery storage base 24. Then, the battery element 234 of the transmission mechanism 23 can be inserted into the battery storage chamber 241 through the opening 242 and fixed, and the power motor assembly 231 of the transmission mechanism 23 can be an electric wire or a conductive chip (conductive terminal). Since the battery element 234 is electrically connected to the battery element 234 through the perforation 212 by the conductive material described above, the replacement of the battery element 234 can be performed efficiently and conveniently in the same manner. Since it covered with a cover plate 25 at, an effect of improving the appearance with when to prevent removal of the battery element 234.
[0009]
FIGS. 6 and 7 show a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a battery housing 24 'is similarly arranged on the outer wall 211' at the bottom of the top rail 21 '.
FIGS. 8 and 9 show an electric blind 300 provided in a fourth embodiment of the present invention, which has a top rail 31, a group of slats 32, and a transmission mechanism 33 as in the above embodiment. The main difference from the above embodiment is that an opening 318 communicating with the storage space 313 is provided on the outer wall 311 on the top rail 31 side, and the battery connection base 34 is provided in the storage space 313. The battery connection base 34 is electrically connected to the power motor assembly 331 of the transmission mechanism 33, and has at one end a conductive terminal 341 for inducing electricity, and the conductive terminal 341 is connected to an opening of the storage space 313. Since the battery element 334 exactly corresponds to the part 318, the battery element 334 is inserted into the storage space 313 from the opening 318, is fixedly connected to the conductive terminal 341, induces electricity, and is connected to the power motor assembly 331. In addition to transmitting the electric power of the battery element 334, the opening 318 is covered with the cover plate 319, and thus has an effect of improving the aesthetic appearance.
[0010]
The components, the composition method, and the method of use in each embodiment of the present invention have been described above. Next, advantages of each embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Regardless of whether the battery element (battery) is attached to the battery storage chamber in the above embodiment or in the storage space, the battery storage chamber or the storage space is open outward and communicates with the outside. It is convenient to set and remove the battery by hand because it has a part, and the inconvenience of having to remove the battery from the storage space of the top rail when replacing the battery in the conventional electric blind has been improved. Was.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional electric blind.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the electric blind according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a top view showing the electric blind according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an electric blind according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a top view showing an electric blind according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating an electric blind according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a side view of a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an electric blind according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a top view showing an electric blind according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
11, 21, 21 ', 31 Top rails 12, 22, 32 Slat groups 13, 23, 33 Transmission mechanisms 100, 200, 300 Electric blinds 111, 211, 211', 311 Outer wall 112 Inner wall 113, 313 Storage space 115, 241 Battery storage chambers 116, 242, 318 Openings 134, 234, 34 Battery element

Claims (8)

Mainly, in an electric blind having a top rail forming a storage space surrounded by an inner wall, a slat group, and a transmission mechanism disposed in the storage space of the top rail and connected to the slat group,
At least one battery compartment is formed on an outer wall of the top rail, and the battery compartment has an opening outwardly, which is convenient for disposing a battery. An electric blind capable of supplying an electric power source for operating the slat group to the transmission mechanism. The electric blind according to claim 1, further comprising a cover plate for sealing the opening. 2. The electric blind according to claim 1, wherein the battery storage chamber is formed so as to be depressed inward from the outer wall of the top rail to a predetermined depth and width. 4. The electric motor according to claim 3, wherein the battery compartment further includes an inwardly communicating hole with the compartment to help conduct electricity of the battery from a conductive material to the transmission mechanism. blind. The battery storage is further provided, the battery storage being disposed on an outer wall of the top rail, the battery storage chamber being formed inside the battery storage, and the opening being formed on one side of the battery storage. The electric blind according to claim 1, wherein the electric blind is formed of a blind. Mainly, in an electric blind having a top rail forming a storage space surrounded by an inner wall, a slat group, and a transmission mechanism disposed in the storage space of the top rail and connected to the slat group,
An opening communicating with the storage space is formed on the outer wall of the top rail, and a battery connection base facing the opening is disposed in the storage space, and a battery is set from the opening and the battery connection base is set. An electric blind, wherein the battery connection stand is electrically connected to the transmission mechanism, and the electric power of the battery is transmitted to the transmission mechanism. The electric blind according to claim 6, further comprising a cover plate for sealing the opening. The electric blind according to claim 7, wherein the battery connection base has, on one end facing the opening, a conductive terminal that can be used to electrically connect to the battery.

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