US20110132556A1

US20110132556A1 - Curtain frame

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Publication number: US20110132556A1
Application number: US12/591,965
Authority: US
Inventors: Yu-Ting Kao
Original assignee: Uni Soleil Enterprise Co Ltd
Current assignee: Uni Soleil Enterprise Co Ltd
Priority date: 2009-12-07
Filing date: 2009-12-07
Publication date: 2011-06-09

Abstract

A curtain frame having a top horizontal rail is revealed. The top horizontal rail formed by a top plate and a side plate. Moreover, a bracket is connected with each of two ends of the top plate and a curtain controller is mounted between the brackets. The curtain controller includes a rotating shaft for control of extension and retraction of a curtain, and a bead chain that drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

Furthermore, a plurality of fix bases is locked on the top of the top horizontal rail and is fixed on the ceiling by insertion of threaded fasteners. Or the curtain frame is installed between walls on two sides by the brackets on two ends thereof to meet practical needs. In addition, the top plate prevents dust accumulation and keeps the cleanness. Thus the components of the curtain frame can operate normally.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Fields of the Invention
The present invention relates to a curtain frame, especially to a curtain frame that is fixed on a ceiling or installed between walls on two sides so as to meet practical needs.
2. Descriptions of Related Art
In interior decoration, curtains are used for privacy, light control, decorative aspect of the wall, and noise absorption and isolation. According to different functions, there are various kinds of curtains. For example, different areas inside the house have different requirements of curtains for privacy issues. In the living room, a slightly more transparent curtain is selected while a thick and heavy fabric is used in the bedroom. Moreover, a light curtain fabric such as scrim curtain is used to offer light effectively and still giving privacy. Furthermore, the curtain with certain thickness not only absorbs outside noises but also improves the effects of sound insulation inside the house. Thus better indoor sound quality is provided. In addition, the proper curtain makes the perfect decoration for your room.
Refer to U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,401, a window treatment or roller shade system 6 includes a head rail 61, a spring clutch 62, disposed on one end of the head rail 61, an idler arranged at the other end of the head rail 61, and a pair of brackets 63 mounted along the ends of the head rail 61. Each bracket 63 includes a first engagement member arranged and constructed to couple to the spring clutch 62 and a second engagement member arranged and constructed to couple to the idler.
The two brackets 63 are identical while one bracket 63 is selectively coupled to the spring clutch 62 by its first engagement member and the other bracket 63 is coupled to the idler by its second engagement member.
However, in practice, the above window treatment or roller shade system has following disadvantages:
1. In the window treatment or roller shade system, the head rail is only a thin plate so that the head rail is assembled on a side wall by brackets on two ends thereof. The industrial applications of the device are reduced.
2. The head rail of the window treatment or roller shade system can only protect a front side of the system but not cover on the top thereof. Thus dust easily gets into an inner space of the system. This not only causes inconvenience in cleaning but also has negative effects on operations of the system components such as the spring clutch.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a curtain frame that is fixed on a ceiling by disposition of fix bases on a top horizontal rail thereof. Or the curtain frame is installed between walls on two sides by the brackets arranged on two ends of the top horizontal rail thereof so as to meet practical needs. Moreover, the top horizontal rail prevents dust and dirt from approaching the inner space of the curtain frame and further keeps the cleanness therein. The normal operation of the components in the curtain frame such as a curtain controller is also ensured.
In order to achieve above object, a curtain frame of the present invention features on a top horizontal rail having a top plate and a side plate, connected with each other to form a L shape. Moreover, a bracket is connected with each of two ends of the top plate and a curtain controller is mounted between the brackets. A central shaft of the curtain controller is a rotating shaft arranged rotatably for control of extension and retraction of a curtain. One end of the curtain controller is arranged with a bead chain that drives the rotating shaft to rotate. And a guiding seat is set on the flange on the bottom of the bracket assembled with the curtain controller. The guiding seat is mounted with a plurality of through holes that are inserted by the bead chain of the curtain controller. Furthermore, a plurality of fix bases, each with a plurality of holes, is locked on the top of the top horizontal rail. The fix bases are fixed on the ceiling by threaded fasteners inserting through the holes of the fix bases.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top plate and the side plate are connected integratedly.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top plate and the side plate respectively include a connection part, corresponding to and connecting with each other.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The structure and the technical means adopted by the present invention to achieve the above and other objects can be best understood by referring to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an explosive view of an embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an assembly view of an embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a partial cross sectional view of an embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing showing an assembled state of an embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing showing another assembled state of an embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Refer to FIG. 1, a curtain frame of the present invention includes a top horizontal rail 1, a plurality of brackets 2, a curtain controller 3, a guiding seat 4 and a plurality of fix bases 5.
The top horizontal rail 1 consists of a top plate 11, a side plate 12, a first mounting slot 13, a second mounting slot 14, a plurality of fix parts 15 and a third mounting slot 16. The top plate 11 and the side plate 12 are integrated with each other to form a L-shaped plate. The first mounting slot 13 and the second mounting slot 14 adjacent to each other are formed on the top surface of the top plate 11 so as to connect with the bracket 2 and the fix base 5. The fix parts 15 are located on the bottom surface of the top plate 11 so as to fasten with fix members 27 of the bracket 2. The third mounting slot 16 for connecting with the bracket 2 is on the inner wall of the side plate 12.
A top surface of the bracket 2 includes a first mounting plate 21 and a second mounting plate 22, adjacent to each other, respectively corresponding to and assembling with the first mounting slot 13 and the second mounting slot 14 on the top horizontal rail 1. Moreover, a pivot part 23 or a plurality of locking holes 24 is/are arranged at a center of the bracket 2 so as to fix the curtain controller 3. A plurality of insertion holes 25 is disposed around a circumference of the bracket 2. A side piece 26 is arranged on an outer side of the bracket 2 correspondingly. A plurality of locking rods 261 corresponding to the insertion holes 25 respectively is disposed projectingly on the side piece 26 so as to lock into each insertion hole 25 firmly. Furthermore, a plurality of fix members 27 inserted through and arranged at the circumference of the bracket 2 are fastened with the fix parts 15 of the top horizontal rail 1. A third mounting plate 28 is formed on a lateral side of the bracket 2 and is connected with the third mounting slot 16 of the top horizontal rail 1 correspondingly. Also refer to FIG. 5, a flange 29 for disposition of the guiding seat 4 is set on the bottom of the bracket 2.
A central shaft of the curtain controller 3 is a rotating shaft 31 arranged rotatably for control of extension and retraction of a curtain 35. The curtain controller 3 is arranged with a bead chain 32 that drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate. At least one locking block 33 corresponding to the locking hole 24 of the bracket 2 is disposed projectingly on a surface of one end of the curtain controller 3 so as to lock into the locking hole 24 while a pivot member 34 is arranged at the other end of the rotating shaft 31 so as to pivot with the pivot part 23 on the center of the bracket 2.
The guiding seat 4 is mounted with a plurality of through holes 41 that can be inserted by the bead chain 32 of the curtain controller 3. Moreover, the guiding seat 4 further includes a side cover 42 and a plurality of fastening holes 43. The side cover 42 is disposed correspondingly on a side of the guiding seat 4 and is having a plurality of connection bars 421 so as to fix with the guiding seat 4. As to the fastening holes 43 on the guiding seat 4, they are inserted and fastened by the fix members 27 of the bracket 2.
The fix bases 5 are used for fixing the top horizontal rail 1 on a ceiling. A mounting part 51 formed on each of two ends of the fix base 5 is locked into the first mounting slot 13 of the top horizontal rail 1. Moreover, an elastic member 511 is arranged at the mounting part 51 correspondingly and a plurality of holes 52 is disposed on the fix base 5. The hole 52 is inserted by a threaded fastener for fixing the fix base 5 on the ceiling.
While assembling, refer from FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, after the curtain controller 3 being set on an inner side of the top horizontal rail 1, the first mounting plate 21, the second mounting plate 22, the third mounting plate 28, and the pivot part 23 of one bracket 2 respectively are connected and assembled with the first mounting slot 13, the second mounting slot 14, the third mounting slot 16 of the top horizontal rail 1, and the pivot member 34 of the curtain controller 3 correspondingly to be fixed on one end of the top horizontal rail 1. Then the first mounting plate 21, the second mounting plate 22, the third mounting plate 28, and the pivot part 23 of the other bracket 2 respectively are connected and assembled with the first mounting slot 13, the second mounting slot 14, the third mounting slot 16 of the top horizontal rail 1, and the pivot member 34 of the curtain controller 3 correspondingly to be fixed on the other end of the top horizontal rail 1. Next the fix members 27 of the brackets 2 are threaded into each fix part 15 of the top horizontal rail 1 so as to fix the curtain Controller 3. And the guiding seat 4 is disposed on the flange 29 on the bottom of the bracket 2 assembled with the curtain controller 3. Later the fix members 27 of the brackets 2 are threaded and fastened with each fastening hole 43 of the guiding seat 4 for fixing. As to the bead chain 32 of the curtain controller 3, it is inserted through each through hole 41 of the guiding seat 4. By a plurality of threaded fasteners, each fix base 5 is fixed on certain position of the ceiling. Next the assembled complete top horizontal rail 1 is also fixed on the ceiling by the mounting part 51 of each fix base 5 locking with the first mounting slot 13 of the top horizontal rail 1.
When the curtain frame is assembled on a side wall, refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the side piece 26 on the outer side of each bracket 2 is disassembled. Then a fix member 27 is directly inserted through each insertion hole 25 around the circumference of each bracket 2 to be fastened and fixed on the side wall. Thereby the top horizontal rail 1 and the curtain controller 3 are installed between walls on two sides. The curtain frame is assembled and applied according to practical use.
Refer to FIG. 4, the top plate 11 and the side plate 12 of the top horizontal rail 1 respectively further have a connection part 111, 121 so that the top plate 11 and the side plate 12 are connected with each other by the connection parts 111, 121 to form a L-shaped top horizontal rail 1.
Compared with the structure available now, the curtain frame of the present invention has following advantages:
1. The top horizontal rail of the curtain frame according to present invention includes the connected top plate and the side plate. The top horizontal rail is disposed with fix bases for being fixed on the ceiling. Or the two ends of the top horizontal rail are arranged with brackets respectively so as to install the curtain frame between walls on two sides. The curtain frame is assembled and applied to meet practical needs.
2. The top horizontal rail of the present invention consists of the top plate and the side plate connected with each other so as to prevent dust accumulation and keep the inner space of the curtain clean. Thus normal operation of the elements of the curtain frame such as the curtain controller is maintained.
Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details, and representative devices shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A curtain frame comprising:

a top horizontal rail having a top plate with at least one mounting slot, and a side plate with at least one mounting slot;

a bracket connected with each of two ends of the top horizontal rail and having at least one mounting plate connected and assembled with the mounting slot; one of the brackets having at least one locking hole;

a curtain controller set between the brackets, having a bead chain inserted through through holes of the guiding seat, and at least one locking block locked into the locking hole correspondingly; and

a guiding seat fixed on a bottom of the bracket and having the through holes.

2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top horizontal rail is disposed with at least one fix base while a mounting part is formed on each fix base and the mounting part is locked into the mounting slot of the top plate.

3. The device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the top horizontal rail is disposed with at least one fix part and the bracket is arranged with at least one fix member correspondingly so that the fix member is fastened with the fix part.

4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top horizontal rail is disposed with at least one fix part and the bracket is arranged with at least one fix member correspondingly so that the fix member is fastened with the fix part.

5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top plate is integratedly connected with the side plate.

6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top plate and the top plate respectively have a connection part, corresponding to and connecting with each other.

7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pivot part is disposed on the bracket and the curtain controller is arranged with a rotating shaft having a pivot member; the pivot member is pivotally connected with the pivot part.

8. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a side piece with at least one locking rod is disposed on an outer side of the bracket correspondingly and the bracket is disposed with at least one insertion hole; the locking rod locks firmly into the insertion hole.

9. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guiding seat is disposed with a side cover that is having at least one connection bar to connect with and fix on the guiding seat; the guiding seat is mounted with at least one fastening hole while the bracket is disposed with at least one fix member correspondingly so that the fix member is fastened to the fastening hole.

10. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flange is formed on a bottom of the bracket and the guiding seat is arranged at the flange.

11. A curtain frame comprising:

a top horizontal rail having a top plate and a side plate while the top plate having a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot; the side plate having a third mounting slot;

a bracket connected with each of two ends of the top horizontal rail and having a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate while the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate correspondingly connect with the first mounting slot, the second mounting slot, and the third mounting slot of the top horizontal rail; one of the brackets having at least one locking hole;

a curtain controller set between the brackets and having a bead chain inserted through a guiding seat; and

the guiding seat fixed and disposed on a bottom of the bracket.

12. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the top horizontal rail is disposed with at least one fix part and the bracket is arranged with at least one fix member correspondingly so that the fix member is fastened with the fix part.

13. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the top plate is integratedly connected with the side plate.

14. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the top plate and the top plate respectively have a connection part, corresponding to and connecting with each other.

15. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein a pivot part is disposed on the bracket and the curtain controller is arranged with a rotating shaft having a pivot member; the pivot member is pivotally connected with the pivot part.

16. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein a side piece with at least one locking rod is disposed on an outer side of the bracket correspondingly and the bracket is disposed with at least one insertion hole; the locking rod locks firmly into the insertion hole.

17. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the guiding seat is disposed with a side cover that is having at least one connection bar to connect with and fix on the guiding seat; the guiding seat is mounted with at least one fastening hole while the bracket is disposed with at least one fix member correspondingly so that the fix member is fastened to the fastening hole.

18. The device as claimed in claim 11, wherein a flange is formed on a bottom of the bracket and the guiding seat is arranged at the flange.