Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes
US8171640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering 50 for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly 92, an operating element handling assembly 94, and a vane handling assembly 96. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station 100 to attach one portion of a vane 54 to the operating elements 56, and another portion of the vane 54 to the support structure 52, allowing movement of one portion of the vane 54 relative to other portion of the vane.
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