公开(公告)号：US20190186198A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16227148

申请日：2018-12-20

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： David A. Kirby

IPC: E06B9/78

CPC classification number: E06B9/78 ,  E06B2009/785

Abstract: A manually-operated window treatment system may include a roller tube, a covering material, and a semi-rigid chain assembly. The covering material may be attached to the roller tube and may be operable between a raised position and a lowered position via rotation of the roller tube. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be configured to be operated by a user to rotate the roller tube. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be configured to limit the size of a loop that can be formed by the semi-rigid chain assembly. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be operatively coupled to a drive pulley of the window treatment system. The semi-rigid chain assembly may include flexible outer housing and a stiffening rod. The flexible housing may surround and operate along the stiffening rod. The hollow chain may include multiple links that are connected together to form a continuous loop.

公开(公告)号：USD845030S1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US29641179

申请日：2018-03-20

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Designer： Erica L. Clymer ,  Laura Marie Gabriel ,  David A. Kirby ,  Justin J. Mierta

公开(公告)号：US10132116B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15339075

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： David A. Kirby ,  Samuel F. Chambers

IPC: E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/40 ,  H01M2/10

Abstract: A battery-powered window treatment, such as a roller shade, may include a battery compartment that provides access to batteries while the window treatment is assembled and mounted to a structure. The battery compartment may be supported along a pivot axis by a housing of the window treatment, and operable between opened and closed positions by pivoting the battery compartment about the pivot axis. The batteries may be concealed when the battery compartment is closed, and may be accessible when the battery compartment is open. The battery compartment may define a central axis that is offset relative to the pivot axis, and along which the batteries may be aligned. The window treatment may include a fascia that is operably connected to the battery compartment, such that when the battery compartment is opened, the fascia does not obstruct access to the batteries, and does not interfere with the shade.

公开(公告)号：US20170362891A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15689653

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Edward J. Blair ,  Samuel F. Chambers ,  David A. Kirby ,  Peter W. Ogden ,  James J. Wilson ,  Justin M. Zernhelt

IPC: E06B9/38 ,  H04W52/02 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/62

CPC classification number: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/62 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6872 ,  H04W52/0238 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  H04W52/0287 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122

Abstract: A battery-powered motorized window treatment for covering at least a portion of a window may be adjusted into a service position to allow for access to at least one battery that is powering the motorized window treatment. A headrail of the motorized window treatment may be adjusted to the service position to allow for easy replacement of the batteries without unmounting the headrail and without requiring tools. The motorized window treatment may comprise brackets having buttons that may be actuated to release the headrail from a locked position, such that the head rail may be rotated into the service position. The headrail easily rotates through a controlled movement into the service position, such that a user only needs one free hand available to move the motorized window treatment into the service position and change the batteries.

公开(公告)号：US20170044824A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15339075

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： David A. Kirby ,  Samuel F. Chambers

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  H01M2/10 ,  E06B9/72

CPC classification number: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/72 ,  H01M2/1055

Abstract: A battery-powered window treatment, such as a roller shade, may include a battery compartment that provides access to batteries while the window treatment is assembled and mounted to a structure. The battery compartment may be supported along a pivot axis by a housing of the window treatment, and operable between opened and closed positions by pivoting the battery compartment about the pivot axis. The batteries may be concealed when the battery compartment is closed, and may be accessible when the battery compartment is open. The battery compartment may define a central axis that is offset relative to the pivot axis, and along which the batteries may be aligned. The window treatment may include a fascia that is operably connected to the battery compartment, such that when the battery compartment is opened, the fascia does not obstruct access to the batteries, and does not interfere with the shade.

Abstract translation: 电池供电的窗户处理，例如卷帘，可以包括电池舱，当窗户处理被组装和安装到结构时，可提供对电池的访问。 电池舱可以通过窗户处理的壳体沿着枢转轴线支撑，并且可以通过围绕枢转轴线枢转电池室而在打开和关闭位置之间操作。 当电池盒关闭时，电池可能被隐藏，并且当电池盒打开时可能会触摸电池。 电池舱可以限定相对于枢转轴线偏移的中心轴线，并且电池可以沿其对准。 窗口处理可以包括可操作地连接到电池室的面板，使得当电池室打开时，面板不阻碍对电池的接近，并且不会影响阴影。

公开(公告)号：US20160108665A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14980549

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Edward J. Blair ,  Samuel F. Chambers ,  David A. Kirby ,  Peter W. Ogden ,  James J. Wilson

IPC: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/32

CPC classification number: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/62 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6872 ,  H04W52/0238 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  H04W52/0287 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122

Abstract: A battery-powered motorized window treatment for covering at least a portion of a window may be adjusted into a service position to allow for access to at least one battery that is powering the motorized window treatment. A headrail of the motorized window treatment may be adjusted to the service position to allow for easy replacement of the batteries without unmounting the headrail and without requiring tools. The motorized window treatment may comprise brackets having buttons that may be actuated to release the headrail from a locked position, such that the head rail may be rotated into the service position. The headrail easily rotates through a controlled movement into the service position, such that a user only needs one free hand available to move the motorized window treatment into the service position and change the batteries.

公开(公告)号：US20190169928A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16267250

申请日：2019-02-04

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Edward J. Blair ,  Stephen Lundy ,  Brandon L. Szoke ,  David A. Kirby

IPC: E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72

Abstract: A sensor assembly comprises a housing having a major face and a side edge. The side edge is formed of a material that is capable of conducting light. A photosensitive element is positioned within the housing and facing the major face of the housing. A reflector is positioned within the housing. The reflector is shaped to direct light entering through the side edge onto the photosensitive element.

公开(公告)号：US20180313146A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15964274

申请日：2018-04-27

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Edward J. Blair ,  David A. Kirby ,  Vladislav Pejic

IPC: E06B9/42

CPC classification number: E06B9/42 ,  A47H23/01 ,  E06B9/388

Abstract: A hembar may define a front portion and a rear portion configured to slidably engage each other. The front portion and the rear portion, when slidably engaged, may define a slot configured to receive a piece of fabric. The front portion and the rear portion may be configured to clamp the piece of fabric within the slot. The front portion and the rear portion may be configured such that a width of the slot is adjustable. The front portion may define a first attachment surface and the rear portion may define a second attachment surface. The first attachment surface may define a rib. The second attachment surface may define a groove configured to receive the rib when the front portion is slidably engaged with the rear portion such that the piece of fabric is clamped within the slot.

公开(公告)号：US20170260806A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15607072

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Jason O. Adams ,  Edward J. Blair ,  Andrew Karl Cooney ,  Soumya Jain ,  David A. Kirby ,  Stephen Lundy ,  Justin J. Mierta ,  Daniel W. Mistarz ,  Robert C. Newman, JR. ,  Peter W. Ogden ,  Jonathan L. Roe ,  Chen Ming Wu ,  Justin M. Zernhelt

IPC: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/72 ,  H04W52/02 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/62

CPC classification number: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/323 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/62 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/70 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/6809 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6872 ,  H04W52/0238 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  H04W52/0277 ,  H04W52/028 ,  H04W52/0287 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: A motorized window treatment provides a low-cost solution for controlling the amount of daylight entering a space through a window. The window treatment includes a covering material, a drive shaft, at least one lift cord rotatably received around the drive shaft and connected to the covering material, and a motor coupled to the drive shaft for raising and lowering the covering material. The window treatment also includes a spring assist unit for assisting the motor by providing a torque that equals the torque provided by the weight on the cords that lift the covering material at a position midway between fully-open and fully-closed positions, which helps to minimize motor usage and conserve battery life if a battery is used to power the motorized window treatment. The window treatment may comprise a photosensor for measuring the amount of daylight outside the window and temperature sensors for measuring the temperatures inside and outside of the window. The position of the covering material may be automatically controlled in response to the photosensor and the temperature sensors to save energy, or may also be controlled in response to an infrared or radio-frequency remote control.

公开(公告)号：US20170183909A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15461962

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： David A. Kirby ,  Robert C. Newman, JR.

IPC: E06B9/72 ,  F16H1/46

Abstract: A motorized window treatment system may include a roller tube, a covering material windingly attached to the roller tube, and a drive assembly that may be at least partially disposed within the roller tube. The drive assembly may include a motor having a drive shaft that is elongate along a longitudinal direction and a drive gear attached to the drive shaft such that a toothed portion of the drive gear is cantilevered with respect to the drive shaft. The drive assembly may include a gear assembly having a pair of intermediate gears on opposed sides of the drive gear. Rotation of the drive gear may be transferred through the pair of intermediate gears, a connecting gear, a planetary gear set, a cage, and an idler to the roller tube. Rotation of the roller tube may cause the covering material to move between an open position and a closed position.