Patent · US Expired

Magnetic brake for powered window covering

US6967418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2004
Grant dateNov 22, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K49/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Two braking magnets are attached to the housing of a motor of a motorized component such as a window covering, with one magnet north face down and the other magnet south face down. With this structure the motor is braked from turning under the weight of the window covering when deenergized, while during operation the average null value of the braking field results in minimal drag on the motor.

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