Window covering system
US-2024191567-A1 · Jun 13, 2024 · US
Headrail bracket for installing a motorized gearbox assembly in a window covering
US9506288B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9506288-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514682085-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a headrail bracket configured to be inserted into a headrail at an angle from a top thereof. The headrail bracket includes clips to engage a top edge of the headrail, and an attachment mechanism to attach to a gearbox assembly configured to rotate a tilt rod of a window blind tilting mechanism. In certain embodiments, the headrail bracket is a single component with a substantially low profile. This headrail bracket may span a top of the headrail. In other embodiments, the headrail bracket includes a first component to secure a first end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail and a second component to secure a second end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail. In certain embodiments, the first component slides over the first end of the gearbox assembly and the second component slides over the second end of the gearbox assembly. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a headrail bracket inserted into a headrail at an angle from a top thereof, the headrail bracket comprising a pair of flanges that snap into corresponding lips or grooves on top edges of the headrail, an attachment mechanism comprising two triangular recesses that attach to a motorized gearbox assembly, the motorized gearbox assembly configured to rotate a tilt rod of a blinds tilting mechanism when the motorized gearbox assemb…
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- What does patent US9506288B2 cover?
- An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a headrail bracket configured to be inserted into a headrail at an angle from a top thereof. The headrail bracket includes clips to engage a top edge of the headrail, and an attachment mechanism to attach to a gearbox assembly configured to rotate a tilt rod of a window blind tilting mechanism. In certain embodiments, the headrail bracket i…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hall David R
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E06B9/322. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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