CA2217112A1 - A control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings - Google Patents

A control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings

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CA2217112A1
CA2217112A1 CA002217112A CA2217112A CA2217112A1 CA 2217112 A1 CA2217112 A1 CA 2217112A1 CA 002217112 A CA002217112 A CA 002217112A CA 2217112 A CA2217112 A CA 2217112A CA 2217112 A1 CA2217112 A1 CA 2217112A1
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carriers
tilt rod
headrail
control system
vanes
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Richard N. Anderson
Eugene W. Thomson
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Hunter Douglas Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/36—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with vertical lamellae ; Supporting rails therefor

Abstract

A control system for a vertical vane covering for an architectural opening includes a new and improved symmetric headrail having uniquely designed carriers for suspending individual vanes wherein the carriers are designed to minimize skewing relative to a tilt rod as they are moved along the headrail. A pantograph system is utilized to interconnect the carriers, and is connected to the carriers in alignment with the tilt rod so as to minimize skewing. The carriers have pockets formed therein through which the traverse cord extends so that the traverse cord, which moves the carriers along the tilt rod, is secured to a lead carrier closely adjacent to the tilt rod to, again, minimize skewing.
Light blocking rails are also attachable to the headrail to substantially bridge the gap between the headrail and the top of the suspended vanes to prevent light from passing therebetween. The tilt rod is keyed to gears in the carriers to facilitate assembly of the control system with all vanes properly aligned.
CA002217112A 1996-09-30 1997-09-30 A control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings Expired - Lifetime CA2217112C (en)

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CA002526330A CA2526330C (en) 1996-09-30 1997-09-30 A control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings

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US08/724,576 US6135188A (en) 1996-09-30 1996-09-30 Tassel for control system for a vertical vane covering for architectural openings
US08/724,576 1996-09-30
US4707597P 1997-05-19 1997-05-19
US60/047,075 1997-05-19

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US6116322A (en) 2000-09-12
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US6983784B2 (en) 2006-01-10
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