METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LINKED HORIZONTAL DRAPERY PANELS HAVING VARYING CHARACTERISTICS TO BE MOVED INDEPENDENTLY BY A COMMON DRIVE SYSTEM
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Apr 23, 2015
app pub date -
Nov 7, 2014
filing date -
Sep 17, 2012
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Abandoned
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Abstract
A curtain assembly comprises a rotatable drive element wherein at least one helical guide structure is formed on, or into, the outer surface of the drive element. A drive attachment element having a structure that communicates with the helical guide structure to move the drive attachment element axially along the drive element when the drive element is rotated. Specific embodiments incorporate either a manual or motor-driven rotation assembly for rotating the drive element. Further specific embodiments involve a helical guide structure that comprises a helical groove and a structure that comprises a tooth that engages with the helical groove. Further specific embodiments include a sensor, such as an accelerometer, that detects a disturbance or vibration on the drive element, such as a tug, slide or tap, and activating the motor in response to the disturbance.
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