Apparatus and method for making a window covering having operable vanes
US8944134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements, and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane.
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