KR20020084554A - Curtain Motorized System - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A curtain motorized system of horizontal adhesion type is provided to enable a user to automatically open and close a curtain with a remote controller by simply attaching a small appliance to a curtain rail. CONSTITUTION: The curtain motorized system of horizontal adhesion type comprises a motor driving part(1) for operating a curtain; a central micro-controller for outputting motor driving signals by receiving function signals from a wireless control part or button manipulation part; a magnetic switch(11) for operating the curtain in wire; and a small remote controller(3).

Description

Horizontal Attachable Electric Curtain Switch {Curtain Motorized System}

The present invention relates to a horizontally-attached electric curtain opening and closing device, in particular to attach a small device horizontally to the rail of the curtain to be used as an automatic system (Automatic System).

Conventionally, the user manually opens and closes the curtain, but the present invention was invented to open and close the curtain by electric power within a certain distance by simply operating a switch or operating a remote controller.

In general, the curtain is to be used by manipulating the curtain fabric on the rail to open and close the user manually as desired. The advanced device is an electric curtain, which attaches an electric switch to the curtain so that it can be opened and closed by simply pressing a button. However, the conventional apparatus is mainly attached vertically and could not be easily installed in the curtain box, and it is difficult to use when the user is not in a distance that can be operated because the switch can be operated.

It is an object of the present invention to automatically open and close a curtain simply by attaching a small device to a conventional curtain rail.

1 is a schematic view showing a state in which a device according to the present invention is attached to a curtain rail.

2 is a block diagram for realizing a device according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart of a program showing an operating state of the device according to the present invention (Flow Chart).

4 is a flow chart of a program showing a wireless control method used for the operation of the device according to the present invention (Flow Chart)

5 shows a pulley used for controlling a device according to the invention.

The above object is a control means configured to output an electric motor driving unit for operating the curtain in the present invention, and a drive signal for driving the motor by receiving a function signal manipulated by the operation or wireless control unit to the curtain box to the electric motor driving unit. It consists of a control unit controlled by a microcontroller , a switch to operate a curtain by wire, and a wireless controller (Remote Controller), which is a small mobile controller that can operate a curtain wirelessly.

1 is a schematic view showing a state in which the horizontally attached electric curtain opening and closing device according to the invention attached to the rail. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the configuration of the horizontally mounted electric curtain opening and closing device according to the present invention will be described. A shows the attachment state from below. B is a side view of the attachment state. C shows the attachment state from above. D is a wall switch and remote control remote control.

In the motor driving unit (1), the motor is driven to adjust the moving speed of the curtain to the desired length and speed through the gear and the pulley. At this time, the motor driving unit 1 is attached to the curtain rail (4) horizontally through the cable fixing block (7) of the cable (6) of the curtain rail (4) moving through the cable movement passage (5) next to the rail The curtain is moved by causing it to be connected to the pulley (8). The curtain rail 4 to which the motor drive unit 1 is attached is attached to the side of the rail via a bracket 9: Bracket. The control unit 2 outputs a drive signal next to the rail, and processes a signal entered by the switch or the rail next to the microcontroller rail. The wireless controller (3: Remote Controller) sends all the signals operated by wireless to the controller to perform the function. To set the side of the rail (Limit), which sets the curtain fully open and closed, in the process of the curtain opening and closing by electric, attach the switch next to the rail (Magnetic Switch, 11) on the rail. Allow the central control unit to process the incoming signal. To this end, by connecting the magnetic (magnetic, Magnetic, 10) to the cable of the curtain rail to move in accordance with the movement of the line so that the magnetic switch for limit control can be manipulated. Referring to Figure 1 will be described in detail with respect to the control of the opening and closing of the electric curtain system according to the present invention. The motor drive unit 1 is attached to the rail 4 of the curtain, and two magnetic sensors 11 are provided on both sides of the rail at an appropriate distance from the motor drive unit 1 (as far as the curtain fabric is folded). Two magnetics (10) are installed on both sides of the rail on the cable (6) for operation to open and close the curtain, one magnetic is installed in the open position of the curtain, and the other magnetic is installed in the closed position of the curtain, respectively. As soon as the magnetic field of contact with the magnetic sensor moves along with the movement of the cable of the rail, the magnetic sensor sends a signal to the microcontroller in the control unit 2 to stop operation. Looking at the operation of the device, when the open switch of the control unit 2 is pressed, the motor rotates in a constant direction (CW) and moves the magnetic. Magnetic (10) moved in accordance with the movement of the cable of the rail is in contact with the magnetic sensor 11 attached to both sides of the rail in the fully open part of the curtain to operate the sensor so that it can transmit on the signal to the central processing unit. When the closing switch is pressed while the motor drive is stopped, the motor rotates in the opposite direction (CCW), and the magnetic 10, which has been moved in accordance with the movement of the cable of the rail, is magnetically on both sides of the rail at the part where the curtain is completely closed. The sensor (11) is operated in contact with the sensor to transmit a signal to the central processing unit.

2 is a block diagram showing the structure of a device for executing a device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the function of each device according to the present invention will be described. The radio frequency (R / F) remote control receiver 22 transmits a radio signal input through the antenna 21 to a central processing unit (CPU: Microprocessor) 26 to perform a function of commanding the received signal. I / R (Infrared Rays) and RF (R / F, Radio Frequency) conversion switch (23) selects the radio control method used in connection with the device and selects the signal selected from the central processing unit (CPU: Microprocessor, 26). It has a function to enable reception. The motor control unit 24 drives the motor 25 according to the signal input from the central processing unit 26 and informs the central processing unit 26 of the driving state of the motor 25. . The open position sensor 27 detects the movement of the magnetic (FIGS. 1 and 10) attached to the rail and sends a signal to the central processing unit 26 to stop the operation when the magnetic 10 contacts the sensor 27. To prevent the curtain from opening anymore and set a limit. The closed position sensor (28) detects the movement of the magnetic (FIGS. 1 and 10) attached to the rail and sends a signal to the central processing unit 26 to stop the operation when the magnetic 10 contacts the sensor 28. To prevent the curtain from closing anymore and set a limit. In the closed position memory unit (ID Memory) 29, when multiple devices are installed in one place, the number set by the number setting unit 30 is memorized and the corresponding number among all signals inputted by the central processing unit 26 is input. It only works for. The closing switch 31 allows the central control unit 26 to perform a function by inputting a signal for operating the device by wire when the curtain is to be closed. The opening switch 32 allows the central controller 26 to perform a function by inputting a signal for operating the device by wire when the curtain is to be opened.

Figure 3 is a flow chart of a program showing the operation of the control unit for controlling the function of the device during operation of the device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the operation of the controller will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the appliance is powered up (41), the information from the central processing unit (CPU) is initialized (42). The CPU checks whether the switch is input (43) and if the switch is input, proceeds to the next step (44). If there is no signal input in the step of checking whether the switch is input, continuously check whether the switch is input (43). If the switch is input, check that the motor is in operation (44). If the motor is in operation, stop the operation (45) and return to step (43) to check whether the switch is input. In the step of confirming that the motor is in operation, when the motor is not operating, the input switch signal is checked to see if it is an open signal. (46) When the open signal is detected, the open state detection sensor (Magnetic Switch) Check if it is in operation (47) and if so, return to switch input check step (43). In the step of checking whether the open state detection sensor (Magnetic Switch) is in operation (47) if the sensor is not in operation to drive the motor (48) to return to step (47) of confirming that the open state detection sensor is in operation. . In the step of checking whether the input switch signal is an open signal (46) If it is not an open signal, it recognizes it as a closed signal and checks whether the closed state sensor (Magnetic Switch) is operating (49) Return to the switch input check step (43). (49) If the sensor is not operating in the step of checking whether the closed state switch (Magnetic Switch) is operating (50) and returns to step (49) to check whether the open state sensor is in operation. .

4 is a flow chart of a program showing a wireless control method used in the operation of the device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a wireless control method used for the operation of the device according to the present invention will be described. When a signal is input from a wireless transmitter (remote control) (CPU), the central processing unit (CPU) first processes information input from the wireless transmitter prior to all steps. When a signal is input, it checks whether it is input of a predetermined signal (62) analyzes the signal when the predetermined signal is input (63) returns to the work performed before inputting the signal if it is not the predetermined signal (69) executes the analyzed signal Check whether it is a possible signal (64) and if it is an executable signal, check whether it is an open switch (65). In the step of checking whether it is an executable signal (64), if it is not an executable signal, it returns to the operation performed before the signal input (70). In the step of confirming whether the signal is an open switch (65), if the input signal is an open signal, check whether or not the setting is an operable open signal (66). Check if it is in operation (67) and if the sensor is not running, run the motor (74) and return to step (67) to check if the open state sensor is in operation. In step 67 of checking whether the open state sensor is in operation, if the sensor is in operation, the process returns to the operation performed before the remote controller signal is input (68). When the input signal is the open signal, in the step of checking whether the operation flag is set (66), if the operation flag is not set, the operation returns to the operation performed before the remote control signal is input (68).

In the step of checking whether the signal input to the remote control receiver is the open switch (65), if the input signal is not the open signal, checks whether the closed switch (71). If the input signal is a closed signal, check whether the operable open switch is set (72) .If the enable open switch is set, check whether the closed state detection sensor is in operation (73). If not, run the motor (76) and return to step (73) to confirm that the closed state sensor is active. In step 73 of checking whether the closed state detection sensor is in operation, if the sensor is in operation, the operation returns to the previously performed operation whether the remote control signal is in operation (68). If the input signal is the closed signal, in the step of checking whether the operation is in operation or not (72), if the operation in operation is not set, return to the operation performed before the remote control signal is input (75).

In the step of checking whether the signal input to the remote control receiver is a close switch (71), if the input signal is not a close signal, it is checked whether the stop switch (77). If the input signal is the stop signal, check whether the motor is operating (78). If it is set, the motor checks whether the motor is in operation (79). In the step of checking whether the motor is running (79), if the motor is running, the motor is stopped (80) and returned to the work performed before the remote control signal is input (68). When the input signal is the stop signal, in operation 78, if it is determined that the operable stop signal is set, the operation returns to the operation performed before the remote controller signal is input (75).

In the step of checking whether the signal input to the remote control receiver is the stop switch (77), if the input signal is not the stop signal, it is checked whether the number switch (81). If the input signal is a number signal, check whether the number already input to the device matches (82), if it matches the device's number, set it if it is not operable (83) and perform the operation before the remote control signal is input. Return to (68). If the input signal is a number signal, in the step of checking whether or not the number previously input to the device is matched (82), if it does not match the device's number is set to be disabled (85) and the remote control signal is not received. If it returns to what it was doing before (68). In the step of checking whether the signal input to the remote control receiver is the number switch (81), if the input signal is not the number switch, the operation returns to the operation performed before the remote control signal is input (84).

5 is a view showing a pulley used for controlling a device according to the present invention. Referring to the accompanying drawings, a pulley used for the device according to the present invention will be described below. When using the curtains automatically, the straps slide over the pulleys to maximize the friction between the pulleys and the straps to prevent the unit from malfunctioning (92). It was able to engage with the gear of the movement (91). A is a front view of the pulley according to the present invention (Pulley), B is a view of the pulley according to the present invention from above, C is a view of the pulley (Pulley) according to the present invention from below.

As described above, the horizontally-attached electric curtain opening and closing device according to the present invention allows the curtain to be opened and closed automatically by simply attaching a small device to the curtain rail so as to replace expensive imported products requiring a special rail. It was invented to use the remote control to automatically operate the device to open and close the curtain.

Claims (3)

In the motor driving unit (1), the motor is driven to adjust the moving speed of the curtain to the desired length and speed through the gear and the pulley. At this time, the motor driving unit 1 is horizontally attached to the curtain rail (4) to pass through the cable fixing block (7) of the cable (6) of the curtain rail (4) moving through the cable movement path (5) next to the rail The curtain is moved by causing it to be connected to the pulley (8). The curtain rail 4 to which the motor driving part 1 is attached is attached to the ceiling or the wall surface through the bracket 9: Bracket. The control unit 2 outputs a driving signal to the motor driving unit, and processes a signal input from a switch or a wireless control unit through a microcontroller. The wireless controller (3: Remote Controller) sends all the signals operated by wireless to the controller to perform the function. In order to set the limit in the process of the curtain opening and closing by electric, a magnetic switch 11 is attached on the rail to receive the signal coming through the switch. The central controller can handle this. To this end, by connecting the magnetic (magnetic, Magnetic, 10) to the cable of the curtain rail to move in accordance with the movement of the line so that the magnetic switch for limit control can be manipulated. The electric motor drive unit for operating the curtain and the control means configured to output a drive signal for driving the motor by receiving a function signal operated by the operation of the function button or the wireless control unit having the structure as described above. It is composed of a control unit controlled by a microcontroller , a switch for operating a curtain by wire, and a wireless control unit (Remote Controller unit), which is a small portable controller for wirelessly operating a curtain. Horizontal Attachable Electric Curtain Switch (Curtain Motorized System). The radio frequency (R / F) remote control receiver 22 transmits a radio signal input through the antenna 21 to a central processing unit (CPU: Microprocessor) 26 to perform a function of commanding the received signal. I / R (Infrared Rays) and RF (R / F, Radio Frequency) conversion switch (23) selects the radio control method used in connection with the device and selects the signal selected from the central processing unit (CPU: Microprocessor, 26). It has a function to enable reception. The motor control unit 24 drives the motor 25 according to a signal input from a CPU 26 and informs the central processing unit 26 of the driving state of the motor 25. Function The open position sensor 27 detects the movement of the magnetic (FIGS. 1 and 10) attached to the rail and sends a signal to the central processing unit 26 to stop the operation when the magnetic 10 contacts the sensor 27. To prevent the curtain from opening anymore and set a limit. Closed position sensor (Magnetic Switch) 28 detects the movement of the magnetic (FIGS. 1, 10) attached to the rail and sends a signal to central processing unit 26 to stop operation when magnetic 10 contacts sensor 28. To prevent the curtain from closing anymore and set a limit. In the number setting section (ID Memory, 29), when multiple devices are installed in one place, the number set by several numbers (30) is memorized and the corresponding number among all signals inputted by the central processing unit (26). It only works for. The closing switch 31 allows input of a signal for operating the apparatus by wires to close the curtain so that the CPU 26 can perform the function. The opening switch 32 allows the central controller 26 to perform a function by inputting a signal for operating the device by wire when the curtain is to be opened. In the same manner as above, for setting the limit (Limit: the threshold for setting the curtain fully open and closed) in the process of the curtain opening and closing by electric, not the magnetic switch (11) in the bracket (9) In this case, the central controller can handle the signal coming through the switch, and for this purpose, by connecting the magnetic (Magnetic, Magnetic, 10) to the cable of the curtain rail and moving it according to the movement of the line, the magnetic for limit control How to adjust the limit using a magnetic switch so that the switch can be operated. The pulley of claim 1, wherein the electric motor is horizontally attached and operated so as to be used in combination with a gear part of a motor used in the operation of the device according to the present invention.