WO2007116215A1 - matériel de draperie - Google Patents

matériel de draperie Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2007116215A1
WO2007116215A1 PCT/GB2007/001310 GB2007001310W WO2007116215A1 WO 2007116215 A1 WO2007116215 A1 WO 2007116215A1 GB 2007001310 W GB2007001310 W GB 2007001310W WO 2007116215 A1 WO2007116215 A1 WO 2007116215A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
curtain
support
coupling means
drapery hardware
rail
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/GB2007/001310
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Ivor Henry Seddon
Original Assignee
Ivor Henry Seddon
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from GB0607213A external-priority patent/GB0607213D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0615373A external-priority patent/GB0615373D0/en
Application filed by Ivor Henry Seddon filed Critical Ivor Henry Seddon
Priority to EP07732354A priority Critical patent/EP2004025A1/fr
Priority to JP2009504809A priority patent/JP2009533120A/ja
Publication of WO2007116215A1 publication Critical patent/WO2007116215A1/fr
Priority to US12/287,295 priority patent/US20090038761A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47H—FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS
    • A47H13/00—Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
    • A47H13/14—Means for forming pleats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47H—FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS
    • A47H5/00—Devices for drawing draperies, curtains, or the like
    • A47H5/02—Devices for opening and closing curtains
    • A47H5/04—Devices with lazy-tongs

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to drapery hardware, particularly railings upon which curtains or drapes hang.
  • curtain arrangement over a window in a domestic situation utilise either a rail with a number of sliders each attached to an edge of the curtain or a pole threaded through a series of grommets .
  • Curtains are usually then arranged to have a plurality of pleats when hanging from the rail or pole.
  • Maintaining consistent pleats when drawing a curtain across the window is sometimes a problem. It is desirable to have an aesthetically pleasing appearance, i.e. a regular spacing of pleats .
  • Proposed solutions to the problem of irregular pleating include the use of a tape sewn across the back of a curtain in a pleated state, or using plastic tabs to extend from one eyelet to another, providing a spacing/limiting function.
  • drapery- hardware for mounting a curtain, including a support means and curtain coupling means extending therefrom to be coupled with, alternately, the peaks and troughs of a pleat in the curtain.
  • two supports e.g. rails, tracks, poles or combinations thereof in parallel
  • drapery hardware consisting of a first and second curtain support (e.g. rail, track or pole) adapted to receive a curtain coupling means such that the curtain is coupled alternately to both the first and second curtain support.
  • first and second curtain support e.g. rail, track or pole
  • first and second curtain supports are fixed together in spaced relation.
  • first and second curtain supports may be spaced apart by an adjustable means to increase or decrease the gap between them.
  • the first and second support may be two parallel curtain rails or a curtain rail and a curtain pole.
  • the second broad aspect also translates to a method of installing a curtain, including: installing a first curtain support and a second curtain support parallel with the first; installing a curtain on the supports via coupling means alternately between the first and second supports.
  • a second way of achieving the broad intention of consistent pleats involves providing a single support rail with specialised couplers that extend out in alternate directions to connect to a curtain at peaks and troughs of the pleat.
  • drapery hardware consisting of a main support (e.g. rail, track or pole) adapted to receive a plurality of curtain coupling means, wherein a curtain coupling means extends from the support in an alternate direction from an adjacent curtain coupling means .
  • the curtain coupling means will include an extended strut protruding outwardly from its hanging axis (and, in use, generally perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis of the main support) , with a connector means at its distal end for coupling with a curtain.
  • adjacent curtain coupling means are alternatively arranged to extend in the opposite outward (preferably perpendicular) direction from each other relative to the support.
  • each curtain coupling means is slidably mounted on/in the main support .
  • the connector means for attaching to a curtain may be a clip, ringlet or other suitable mechanism.
  • the curtain coupling means may be linked together by a spacing element.
  • the spacing element may be flexible or rigid.
  • the resultant curtain appearance according to the invention is a pleated construction that, in plan view, zigzags between the curtain coupling means.
  • the curtain will then have more consistent pleats in the drawn position and be packed more compactly and neatly in the undrawn position, letting more light into a room.
  • a curtain installed according to the invention also moves more freely (i.e. is easier to draw) than a conventionally installed curtain of the same weight, because it effectively has twice as many connection points to the curtain support. This extra support corresponds to less force required to move the curtain.
  • Figure 1 is an end elevation view of drapery hardware according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of drawn and undrawn curtains from
  • Figure 3 is a front and back elevation view respectively according to the first embodiment;
  • Figures 4 to 6 are end elevation views of drapery hardware according to further embodiments of the invention;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a spacing system for use with the invention;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of the spacing system from
  • Figure 7 installed in a rail
  • Figure 9 is a general view of an embodiment according to the third aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 10 is an exploded view of components of a curtain coupler according to the third aspect
  • Figure 11 is an end elevation view of the coupler from Figure 10
  • Figure 12 is a general view of a further embodiment according to the third aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 13 is an exploded view of components of a curtain coupler according to the third aspect
  • Figure 14 is an end elevation view of the coupler from
  • Figure 15 is a general view of a further embodiment according to the third aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 16 is an exploded view of components of a curtain coupler according to the third aspect
  • Figure 17 is an end elevation view of the coupler from
  • Figure 18 is a general view of a further embodiment according to the third aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 19 is an exploded view of components of two curtain couplers according to the third aspect,
  • Figure 20 is an end elevation view of the couplers from
  • FIGS 21 to 24 illustrate alternative slider designs for use with the invention
  • Figure 25 illustrates alternative back slider designs
  • Figure 26 illustrates a back slider in place similar to Figure 8
  • Figure 27 illustrates an improved slider design for use in the embodiment of Figures 9 to 20
  • Figure 28 illustrates a pleat spacing means for use with the invention
  • Figure 29 illustrates a rail spacing means for use with the invention.
  • FIG. 2 The basic principle of the invention is best shown by Figure 2.
  • a pair of curtain supports, pole 11 and rail 12 are arranged in parallel against a wall (usually above a window in a building) .
  • a curtain 13 is arranged to be coupled alternatively between the pole 11 (via rings 21) and rail 12 (via gliders 15) to provide a zigzag plan view. Coupling to supports 11 and 12 controls both the front and rear side of the pleats in curtain 13.
  • curtain arrangement is described as either a “zigzag” shape or with “peaks and troughs”. These are interchangeable and simply refer to the pleated nature desirable in curtains .
  • the curtain coupler is a slider 15 that includes a choice of holes 15a and 15b for coupling (via a conventional hook element, not shown) to the curtain. These holes correspond to the thickness of pole 11. In a standard 16 - 19mm pole the upper hole 15a would be used. In a standard 28mm pole, the lower hole 15b would be used. These ensure that the curtain pleats are evenly connected at the same height between the first and second supports .
  • Slider 15 also includes a bead control cord lock 15c at its distal end. As shown in Figures 2 and 3 this receives a bead cord 26 that performs a spacing function for the pleat. Spacing in this way further improves the consistency of pleat desired by the invention .
  • Figures 4 to 6 illustrate alternative embodiments of the double rail system for use in hanging a curtain according to the invention.
  • slider 15 includes a clip 15d at its distal end for connection to a curtain. Jutting from a rear side of slider 15 is a cord lock 15c so that, when a bead cord is installed (like Figures 2 and 3) it will be neatly hidden from view behind the curtain.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a "twist & lock" spacing element that can be installed with a rail 12 ( Figure 8) in a sideways (compared to downward of the previous Figures) facing position on a wall.
  • the spacing element 30 can be introduced to a slot 14 in rail 12 and then twisted to prevent it from being withdrawn out of the slot 14.
  • Bead cord 26 then maintains element 30 at regular spacing as shown in Figure 8.
  • Figures 9 to 11 illustrate an embodiment of the invention that uses only a single rail, in contrast to the dual parallel rails described hereinbefore.
  • Rail 31 includes a slot 32 to receive a curtain coupling element 33 in the usual way.
  • the functionality of the invention is found in the coupler element 33 itself.
  • coupler 33 is a slider design with a head 34 adapted to engage and be maintained within slot 32, a downwardly extending body 35 and a perpendicularly extending strut 36.
  • strut 36 At a distal end of strut 36 is a connector means 37, which may be a clip or simply a hole to receive a hook or other curtain connector known in the art.
  • strut 36 may not be exactly perpendicular, so long as it generally extends outwardly from the hanging axis .
  • a bead lock 38 is found at the body end of strut 36 to receive a bead cord 26 thereby performing a spacing function.
  • peaks P and troughs T of a curtain 13 are alternately connected by a coupler 33 to the rail 31. This maintains curtain 13 in a pleated state with regular height (defined by the length of strut 36) and width (by virtue of bead cord 26) .
  • Rail 31 can be of conventional design or with new features or shapes .
  • Figures 12 to 14 illustrate a similar embodiment of rail/coupler to Figures 9 to 11 except that the spacing means is internal to the rail 31 (and hidden out of view) .
  • a rigid spacing element 39 slides within a clip 40 on top of head 34 of coupler 33.
  • a stop 41 at a distal end of element 39 catches on the clip 40 of an adjacent coupler 33 to prevent further movement.
  • the spacing elements 39 are stacked in a staggered manner but expand to a fully extended spacing as illustrated in Figure 12 when the curtain 13 is drawn closed.
  • Figures 15 to 17 illustrate an alternative embodiment wherein the rail 31 has a triangular cross section shape. Otherwise the sliding movement of couplers 33 within slot 32 is the same as previously described.
  • a bead cord 26 spans alternate couplers 33 which have a bead lock 38 at a distal end of the strut 36. This ensures the bead cord is kept toward the rear of the curtain only and more hidden from view compared to Figure 9.
  • Coupler 33 can be dimensioned to fit within existing rails or modified to operate with poles.
  • head 34 can be replaced by a ring to be threaded onto a curtain pole.
  • Figures 18 to 20 show a further embodiment featuring a triangular rail 31 and sliding spacer elements 39 as in Figure 12. It otherwise operated in the same way.
  • Figures 21 to 24 show alternative forms of slider 15.
  • each (rear) slider includes a ⁇ G-shaped" bead lock 15d that allows a bead cord 26 to be installed from the side, as opposed to threaded through a key hole 15c as illustrated in earlier embodiments (e.g. Figure 1). This allows for additional versatility in the installation process.
  • Sliders 15 still include a hole 15a for receiving a curtain hook 42.
  • Figures 21 to 24 The various rail types are illustrated in Figures 21 to 24, including the "C and J" style side mounted tracks in Figure 24, which is also detailed in Figure 26.
  • Figure 26 is equivalent to Figure 8 except that it includes a back slider 43 (performing function of spacing element 30 in Figure 8) with a G-shape bead lock 15d.
  • FIG. 25a slider '43 is arranged to slide freely on track 12 and the slider in Figure 25b is arranged to clip into the back of the track 12.
  • Figure 27 illustrates a slider for use with the "single rail" embodiment shown by Figures 9 to 20. It was found that using a single configuration of slider (e.g. as in Figure 10) was unsatisfactory because the connector means 37 would be visible from the front side of the curtain 13 when installed either side of a pleat. To address this Figure 27 shows a swan neck glider that extends in a (returning) curve to a position behind the curtain when installed. As such, the connector means 37 and curtain hook (42) are all attached to one side of the curtain only. This attachment side is not visible from within the room where the curtain is installed.
  • alternate sliders e.g. as in Figure 10 and Figure 27 respectively
  • Figure 28 illustrates a general view of a pleat spacing mechanism 44.
  • This is a scissor type collapsible structure that controls the curtain pleats to be of identical size as a curtain is drawn.
  • the scissor type mechanism is preferably coupled to a glider 33 which is in turn coupled to the curtain 13.
  • Figure 29 shows one example of an arrangement to adjust the spacing between support rails 11, 12. This requires bridging pieces 25 pivoted at each end. Such an arrangement works best when the rails are of the same type (as opposed to a pole and rail as in Figure 2), but any combination is possible.
  • Rails and poles are usually of a metal (or for poles - wood) construction. Sliders are injection moulded for economy from plastics .
  • the present invention provides an elegant solution to the problem of untidy, inconsistent pleats in curtains mounted on rails, tracks, poles or anything similar.

Landscapes

  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un matériel de draperie pour monter un rideau (13), comprenant un moyen de support (11, 12) et un moyen de couplage de rideau (21, 15) s'étendant depuis celui-ci pour être couplé, en variante, avec les crêtes (P) et les creux (T) d'un pli dans le rideau. L'invention peut être réalisée par soit un rail unique, soit une tringle unique, soit une barre unique avec un coupleur spécialisé (33) ou un système à tringles doubles.
PCT/GB2007/001310 2006-04-10 2007-04-05 matériel de draperie WO2007116215A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP07732354A EP2004025A1 (fr) 2006-04-10 2007-04-05 Materiel de draperie
JP2009504809A JP2009533120A (ja) 2006-04-10 2007-04-05 ドレープカーテン金具
US12/287,295 US20090038761A1 (en) 2006-04-10 2008-10-07 Drapery hardware

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0607213.6 2006-04-10
GB0607213A GB0607213D0 (en) 2006-04-10 2006-04-10 Drapery hardware
GB0615373A GB0615373D0 (en) 2006-08-02 2006-08-02 Drapery hardware
GB0615373.8 2006-08-02

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US12/287,295 Continuation US20090038761A1 (en) 2006-04-10 2008-10-07 Drapery hardware

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2007116215A1 true WO2007116215A1 (fr) 2007-10-18

Family

ID=38169312

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB2007/001310 WO2007116215A1 (fr) 2006-04-10 2007-04-05 matériel de draperie

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US20090038761A1 (fr)
EP (1) EP2004025A1 (fr)
JP (1) JP2009533120A (fr)
TW (1) TW200808235A (fr)
WO (1) WO2007116215A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20100065230A1 (en) * 2008-09-15 2010-03-18 Shirley Hibbs Spacing cable
JP6602019B2 (ja) * 2014-11-07 2019-11-06 立川ブラインド工業株式会社 リングランナストッパ及びカーテンレール装置
WO2016138423A1 (fr) 2015-02-27 2016-09-01 University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education Prothèse de valvule auriculoventriculaire percutanée à profil bas, non thrombogène, auto-extensible et récupérable
WO2016138416A1 (fr) 2015-02-27 2016-09-01 University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education Mandrin à deux composants pour la fabrication d'une valve cardiaque à valvules multiples, sans stent et à fibres électrofilées
US10597935B2 (en) 2017-01-25 2020-03-24 Hunter Douglas Inc. Vertical cellular drape for an architectural structure
CN108477963A (zh) * 2018-04-27 2018-09-04 常熟万泽智能科技有限公司 一种智能电动窗帘

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2388061A (en) * 1944-10-20 1945-10-30 Isserstedt Siegfreid Gordon Curtain suspending means
US3312273A (en) * 1966-05-19 1967-04-04 Richard L Adam Drapery traversing apparatus
US3695489A (en) * 1972-01-12 1972-10-03 Robert M Kirche Drapery support apparatus for rufflette and shirred draperies
FR2201062A1 (fr) * 1972-09-29 1974-04-26 Baumann Fritz

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2901037A (en) * 1956-05-03 1959-08-25 Miksak Apparatus for hanging draperies
US2918245A (en) * 1956-05-16 1959-12-22 Kenney Mfg Co Curtain rod support bracket
US3296651A (en) * 1964-12-16 1967-01-10 Baker Drapery Studio Drapery support
US3497905A (en) * 1967-12-11 1970-03-03 August S Pflum Combination drapery support
US5392833A (en) * 1992-10-28 1995-02-28 Ohanesian; Harout O. Vertical blinds with curtain attachment
US5626177A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-05-06 Hunter Douglas Inc. Control and suspension system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2388061A (en) * 1944-10-20 1945-10-30 Isserstedt Siegfreid Gordon Curtain suspending means
US3312273A (en) * 1966-05-19 1967-04-04 Richard L Adam Drapery traversing apparatus
US3695489A (en) * 1972-01-12 1972-10-03 Robert M Kirche Drapery support apparatus for rufflette and shirred draperies
FR2201062A1 (fr) * 1972-09-29 1974-04-26 Baumann Fritz

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP2009533120A (ja) 2009-09-17
EP2004025A1 (fr) 2008-12-24
US20090038761A1 (en) 2009-02-12
TW200808235A (en) 2008-02-16

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20090038761A1 (en) Drapery hardware
US4582109A (en) Accordian fold type decorative fabric drapery system
US9498079B2 (en) Window treatment mounting assembly
CN109788862B (zh) 用于在预装支撑件上悬挂物品的可改装系统和设备
US20160326800A1 (en) Multiple curtain and roller blind
US3883924A (en) Drapery support member
US5715883A (en) Vertical blind enhancement apparatus and method of installation
AU2009273768A1 (en) A head rail for a blind
US7028960B2 (en) Curtain rods and supports therefor
US3503434A (en) Traverse rod
US6098246A (en) Adapter for conversion of vertical blinds to curtains
US20110247174A1 (en) Traverse rod system
CA2397884C (fr) Store vertical a lames recouvertes d'une garniture en tissu, et methode de fixation
US5937927A (en) Vertical blind enhancement apparatus and method of installation
US20100186909A1 (en) Panels of fabric and associated assemblies for a window treatment
WO1995024540A1 (fr) Dispositif servant a replier un store vertical avec une commande d'espacement
AU2003277985B2 (en) Batten assembly for blinds
US20100065230A1 (en) Spacing cable
US20080060770A1 (en) Panel track curtain system
WO1996035855A9 (fr) Dispositif de commande et de suspension de panneau vertical a lames pour ouvertures menagees dans une construction
WO1996035855A2 (fr) Dispositif de commande et de suspension de panneau vertical a lames pour ouvertures menagees dans une construction
CN101448438A (zh) 帘子设备
KR101382175B1 (ko) 커튼 걸이용 걸이구
US20230250690A1 (en) Adjustable valance system
KR101223580B1 (ko) 커튼 걸이용 걸이구

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 200780017233.0

Country of ref document: CN

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 07732354

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2007732354

Country of ref document: EP

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2009504809

Country of ref document: JP

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE