Patent · US Expired

Magnetic brake for window covering powered by DC motor

US7259485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/106
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A braking magnet is attached to the housing of a motor of a motorized component such as a window covering. With this structure the motor is braked from turning under the weight of the window covering when deenergized.

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