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System for coupling a roller shade and shade motor

US8944138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B9/72
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Presented is a roller shade system that includes a roller shade drive unit that includes a shade motor and a motor crown that includes one or more grooves. The system further includes a roller shade tube, and a motor crown adapter. The motor crown adapter includes a flange and a cylindrical portion that includes one or more tabs. The cylindrical portion is disposed inside, and coupled to, the roller shade tube. The flange and cylindrical portion together define an opening for receiving the shade motor therethrough. The one or more tabs are configured for engaging the one or more grooves to releaseably couple the motor crown adapter to the motor crown.

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