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Pre-assembled and pre-tensioned shade with indexing gear tensioner

US8739854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2012
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/807
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A movable assembly having a counterbalance gear tensioner includes a covering, a rotatable storage roll with a hollow interior that carries the covering, and a counterbalance assembly that is received in the hollow interior to assist in movement of the covering. A gear tensioner is also received in the hollow interior, rotates with the rotatable storage roll, and is coupled to the counterbalance assembly to adjust a tension force of the counterbalance assembly.

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