Motorizable shade system and method
US8820388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B9/68
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A motorizable shade system and method consists of a header system where the header system includes an integral header attachment connection. At least one cord spool is provided within the header system and is connected with at least one suspension cord and a shade is suspended from the at least one suspension cord. A motor assembly attachment connection is provided in a motor assembly that is conformed to connect with the integral header attachment connection and the motor assembly also includes a motor assembly electrical connector. A power system with a power attachment connection is provided that is conformed to connect with the integral header attachment connection. The power system also includes a power system electrical connector that is conformed to connect with the motor assembly electrical connector. The motorizable shade system operates manually unless and until a motor assembly and power system are connected with the integral header attachment connection and the cord spool.
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