Methods and apparatus for controlling architectural opening coverings in more than one mode
US10648231B2 · kind B2 · utility
3Cited by
16References
23Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/123
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dual control architectural covering is disclosed. A dual control architectural covering includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a manual control to move the covering of the architectural opening while the motor is disengaged. The dual control architectural covering further includes a braking element to resist movement of a drive element of the covering when the motor is disengaged.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.