WO2023024201A1

WO2023024201A1 - Curtain

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Publication number: WO2023024201A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/118947
Authority: WO
Inventors: 董学章; 蒋剡洋
Original assignee: 江苏树实科技有限公司
Priority date: 2021-08-24
Filing date: 2021-09-17
Publication date: 2023-03-02
Also published as: CN113482512A

Abstract

Disclosed is a curtain. In the present invention, the curtain comprises: a curtain body, the curtain body having a top part and a bottom part arranged opposite to the top part; and a control apparatus which is arranged at the bottom part of the curtain body. The control apparatus has a housing, a driving module, and an actuator module and power supply module that are connected to the driving module; the driving module, the actuator module and the power supply module are arranged in the housing, and the power supply module is electrically connected to the driving module; and the driving module is used to drive the actuator module to open and close the curtain body in the direction from the top part thereof to the bottom part. Compared to the prior art, the structure is simple and ingenious, the installation and maintenance are convenient and simple, and the scope of application is wide.

Description

curtain

Related Application Cross Reference

This patent application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with the application number 2021109754589 and the title of the invention "curtain" filed on August 24, 2021, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The invention relates to the field of smart home, in particular to curtains.

Background technique

At present, curtains usually need to be adjusted to open and close manually. There are also some electric curtains on the market, but there are some problems. For example, these electric curtains need to remove part of the original curtain structure, which is cumbersome to install and will cause hidden dangers; some even involve various knowledge such as circuits, and require professionals to install on-site, which is not simple and convenient, and the electric control part needs to be repaired and replaced At the same time, professionals are required to climb to the top of the window, detect the electric control part, and disassemble and replace the whole curtain, which is a heavy and cumbersome workload. In addition, the smart curtain devices currently on the market are bulky and cumbersome, which limits many usage environments and cannot flexibly adapt to different types of windows.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a curtain, which has a simple and delicate structure, convenient and simple installation and maintenance, and a wide range of applications.

In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a curtain, comprising:

a window covering body having a top and a bottom opposite the top; and,

The control device is arranged at the bottom of the curtain body, the control device has a housing, a drive module, an execution module connected to the drive module, and a power supply module, and the drive module, the execution module, and the power supply module are set In the housing and located at the bottom of the curtain body, the power supply module is electrically connected to the drive module, and the drive module is used to drive the execution module to move the curtain body in the direction from top to bottom Open and close.

In one embodiment, the drive module includes:

a driver connected to the executive module; and,

The main control unit is electrically connected to the driving part and the power supply module, and the main control unit is arranged at the end of the driving part away from the power supply module or at the side wall of the driving part.

In one embodiment, the drive module further includes: a switch unit electrically connected to the main control unit, and the switch unit is used to control the start and stop of the drive member.

In one embodiment, the switch unit includes: a bottom switch part and a top switch part; and the bottom switch part is used to control the start and stop of the drive part when triggered by external force; the top of the curtain body is provided with a trigger The top trigger part sensed by the top switch part, wherein the top switch part is used to control the drive part to stop after sensing the top trigger part.

In one embodiment, the top of the curtain body is provided with a top plate, and the top trigger is installed on the top plate.

In one embodiment, the driving element has a motor, and the driving module further includes: a counting unit electrically connected to the main control unit, configured to obtain the number of rotations of the motor.

In an embodiment, the driving module further includes: a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the main control unit.

In an embodiment, the driving module further includes: a voice control unit electrically connected to the main control unit, and the voice control unit is used to control the action of the driving member;

Or the main control unit also includes: a communication unit capable of communicating with an external intelligent terminal with a voice recognition module, the communication unit is electrically connected to the main control unit, and the main control unit is used to communicate according to the external intelligent terminal The received voice commands are used to control the action of the drive.

In one embodiment, the execution module includes:

The first reel is connected with the driving member; and the first reel is wound with a first pull cord connected to the curtain body, and the first pull cord is at least along the height direction of the curtain body through part of said window covering body; and,

The second reel is arranged opposite to and connected to the first reel; and the second reel is wound with a second drawstring connected to the curtain body, and the second drawstring runs along the curtain body The height direction of the body at least runs through part of the curtain body.

In one embodiment, the driving module, the executing module and the power supply module are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the curtain body.

In one embodiment, the driving module and the power supply module are respectively arranged at both ends of the bottom of the curtain body, and the execution module is arranged between the driving module and the power supply module.

In one embodiment, the driving module is an independent module, and the whole driving module is detachably connected to the housing.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention, because the control device is arranged at the bottom of the curtain body, only needs to install the curtain body on the wall during installation, even if the wall is equipped with a traditional curtain installation structure. , and no need to be changed, and the installation of the curtain does not require professional personnel to install the layout. The curtain is easy to install. In addition, when inspecting and replacing the electric control part, the control device can also be inspected separately at the bottom, disassembled and replaced, which is convenient for inspection and replacement. At the same time, the structure of the curtain is more streamlined, applicable to more environments and windows, and has a wide range of applications.

Description of drawings

One or more embodiments are exemplified by the pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplifications do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the drawings in the drawings are not limited to scale.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a curtain according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram after removal of the installation shell of the control device in the curtain according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a front view of a driving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a rear view of the driving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a circuit block diagram of a curtain according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is another circuit block diagram of the curtain according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Among them, 100, curtain; 1, top plate; 2, curtain body; 21, the top of curtain body; 22, the bottom of curtain body; 20, control device; 3, shell; 4, drive module; 5, execution module; 7, Power supply module; 41, driver; 410, motor; 42, main control unit; 6, switch unit; 61, bottom switch; 611, bottom trigger; 612, photoelectric sensor; 60, top trigger; 63, button switch ; 43, counting unit; 44, wireless communication unit; 45, voice control unit; 30, external intelligent terminal; 51, the first reel piece; 52, the second reel piece; 53, the first drawstring; Rope; 55, connecting shaft.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, various implementation modes of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that, in each implementation manner of the present invention, many technical details are provided for readers to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following implementation modes, the technical solution claimed in this application can also be realized.

In the following description, for the purposes of explaining the various disclosed embodiments, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that an embodiment may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known devices, structures and techniques associated with the present application may not have been shown or described in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as "comprising" and "having" are to be read in an open, inclusive sense, i.e., "including, but not limited to".

Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so as to better understand the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but only to illustrate the essence of the technical solution of the present invention.

Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. In addition, particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and/or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the following description, in order to clearly show the structure and working method of the present invention, many directional words will be used to describe, but "front", "rear", "left", "right", "outer", "inner" should be used Words such as ", "outward", "inward", "upper" and "lower" are to be understood as convenient terms, and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the curtain 100 includes: a curtain body 2 and a control device 20 , the curtain body 2 has a top 21 and a bottom 22 opposite to the top 21 . The control device 20 is arranged on the bottom 22 of the curtain body. The control device 20 has a casing 3, a drive module 4, an execution module 5 connected to the drive module 4, and a power supply module 7. The drive module 4, the execution module 5, and the power supply module 7 are arranged on the casing. 3 and located at the bottom 22, and the power supply module 7 is electrically connected to the driving module 4, and the driving module 4 is used to drive the execution module 5 to open and close the curtain body 2 in the direction from top to bottom. The top of the shell 3 is provided with a chute, and the curtain body 2 is snapped into the chute, or the curtain body 2 and the shell 3 can be fixed by Velcro.

As can be seen from the above, since the control device 20 is arranged on the bottom 22 of the curtain body, it is only necessary to install the curtain body 2 on the wall during installation, even if the wall is equipped with the installation structure of the traditional curtain 100. It needs to be changed, and the installation of the curtain 100 does not require professionals to carry out the installation layout, and the installation of the curtain 100 is simple. In addition, when the electric control part is inspected and replaced, the control device 20 can also be detected separately at the bottom, disassembled and replaced, which is convenient for inspection and replacement. At the same time, the structure of the curtain 100 is more streamlined, applicable to more environments and windows, and has a wide range of applications.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2 , the drive module 4 , the execution module 5 and the power supply module 7 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the curtain body 2 . The length direction of the curtain body 2 is a direction perpendicular to the contraction opening and closing direction of the curtain body 2 (ie, the height direction of the curtain body 2 ). Therefore, the force on the bottom 22 of the curtain body is balanced, and the modules are centralized, so that the layout of the control device 20 is more reasonable. Wherein the executive module 5 is located in the middle, which can make the curtain body 2 open and close more stably and in a balanced manner. The casing 3 includes a casing and a cover plate, and the casing is divided into three areas for placing the drive module 4 , the execution module 5 and the power supply module 7 . The power supply module 7 is arranged at the end of the casing 3 and is separated from the execution module 5 to form a wiring space.

Further, the driving module 4 and the power supply module 7 are respectively arranged at both ends of the bottom 22 of the curtain body 2 , and the execution module 5 is arranged between the driving module 4 and the power supply module 7 . Therefore, the force on the bottom of the curtain body 2 is balanced, and the curtain body 2 can be lifted and lowered smoothly.

What's more worth mentioning is that, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4, the drive module 4 is an independent module, and the whole drive module 4 is detachably connected to the shell, that is, each unit in the drive module 4 is assembled into a whole to form a modular, together Installed into the shell 3 or removed from the shell 3. Therefore, the assembly and maintenance of the control device 20 are more convenient.

Further, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the top board 1 is installed on the top 21 of the curtain body, and the top board 1 is used to be installed on the window glass or the wall. The top board 1 can be attached to the glass or the wall to be shielded by the curtain 100 by adsorption (for example, suction cup or 3M glue), or fixed to the wall by screws. This installation method is very simple. If the top plate 1 is to be fixed on the glass, an electrostatic sticker can be placed on the glass first, and then pasted with 3M glue to prevent damage to the glass.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 , the driving module 4 includes: a driving part 41 and a main control unit 42 , and the driving part 41 is connected to the execution module 5 . The main control unit 42 is electrically connected with the driving member 41 and the power supply module 7 . The main control unit 42 can be a circuit board, and the power supply module 7 can be a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. When the power supply module 7 is a rechargeable battery, a charging interface can be provided on the shell 3 to charge the rechargeable battery. When the curtain 100 needs to be opened and closed , and then unplug the charging cable, so that the control device 20 moves together with the bottom 22 of the curtain body. The main control unit 42 is arranged at the end of the driving member 41 facing away from the power supply module 7 or at the side wall of the driving member 41 . As shown in Fig. 4, preferably, the main control unit 42 is arranged at the end of the driving member 41 away from the power supply module 7, and the electrical components on the main control unit 42 are not blocked and have more space for heat dissipation, and the layout is more reasonable, which also allows The force distribution on the bottom of the curtain is more even. And making the main control unit 42 and the driving member 41 closer can facilitate integration into a detachable module.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the execution module 5 includes: a first reel 51 and a second reel 52 , the first reel 51 is connected to the driving member 41 ; and the first reel 51 is wound with a connection To the first drawstring 53 on the curtain body 2 , the first drawstring 53 penetrates at least part of the curtain body 2 along the height direction of the curtain body 2 . The second reel 52 is opposite to and connected to the first reel 51, and the second reel 52 is wound with a second stay cord 34 connected to the curtain body 2, and the second stay cord 34 is along the height direction of the curtain body 2. At least through part of the curtain body 2 . The driving member 41 has a motor 410 , the first reel 51 is coaxially connected to the main shaft of the motor 410 , and one end of the first pull rope 53 is fixed to the first reel 51 . The second reel 52 is arranged coaxially with the first reel 51 and the main shaft of the motor 410 , and is connected to the first reel 51 through a connecting shaft 55 , and one end of the second pull cord 34 is fixed to the second reel 52 . Thereby allowing the two ends of the curtain body 2 to rise and fall steadily. Of course, the first scroll member 51 may also be directly connected to the second scroll member 52 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the drive module 4 further includes: a switch unit 6 electrically connected to the main control unit 42 , and the switch unit 6 is used to control the start and stop of the drive member 41 . The switch unit 6 further includes: a button switch 63 connected to the switch unit 6 . The button switch 63 is a curtain opening key and a curtain closing key, and also includes a power switch, a setting key, and the like.

In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the curtain body 2 is an accordion-folded curtain or a venetian blind, the top of the curtain body 2 is fixed on the wall or on the window, and the first stay cord 53 and the second stay cord 34 Connected with each blade of the curtain body 2, the main control unit 42 is triggered to drive the motor 410 to rotate clockwise, the first scroll member 51 is driven, and the first pull cord 53 is released and stretched. Simultaneously, the first reel 51 drives the second reel 52 to rotate, the second stay cord 34 is released and elongated, the curtain body 2 is unfolded from top to bottom, and the control device 20 moves downward along with the curtain body 2 to block the window. Trigger the main control unit 42 to drive the motor 410 to rotate counterclockwise, the first reel 51 and the second reel 52 are driven to rotate counterclockwise, and the first pull cord 53 and the second pull cord 34 are respectively driven by the first reel 51 and the second reel. The scroll member 52 is rolled up, the curtain body 2 is folded and closed, and the control device 20 moves upward following the curtain body 2 . During the opening and closing process of the curtain body 2, the motor 410 can be controlled to stop at any time through the switch unit 6 according to the requirement, so that the curtain body 2 can cover part of the windows.

It can be understood that the stretching member can also be one drawstring, three drawstrings or four drawstrings, and each drawstring can be connected to a part of the curtain body 2 . There can also be one or more reels in the execution module 5, and the quantity is indefinite, but when there are multiple reels, each reel needs to be connected directly or indirectly, and each reel rotates synchronously at the same time.

Further, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 4, the switch unit 6 includes: a bottom switch part 61 and a top switch part (not shown in the figure), the bottom switch part 61 and the top switch part are connected with the main control unit 42 Electrically connected, and the bottom switch part 61 is used to control the start and stop of the drive part 41 under external force triggering. The top 21 of the curtain body is provided with a top trigger part 60 for triggering the induction of the top switch part, wherein the top switch part is used for sensing to the top After the trigger 60, the control execution module 5 stops. The bottom switch part 61 includes: a bottom trigger part 611 and a photoelectric sensor 612. The bottom trigger part 611 and the bottom trigger part 611 can be protruding parts, and partly protrudes from the bottom of the shell 3, and is movably arranged on the on the shell 3. The photoelectric sensor 612 is located above the bottom trigger 611 and opposite to the bottom trigger 611 . When the curtain body 2 is unfolded, the bottom trigger 611 touches the window sill or other objects, the bottom trigger 611 moves upward, the upper end of the bottom trigger 611 blocks the photoelectric sensor 612, and the photoelectric sensor 612 sends a signal to the main control unit 42, so that The main control unit 42 controls the motor 410 to stop rotating. In actual practice, when the curtain body 2 needs to stop unfolding, the bottom trigger 611 can also be pressed manually, so that the curtain 100 stops moving, and also prevents the curtains 100 from being stacked together after being unfolded infinitely, which affects the user's sense of use.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the top trigger 60 is installed on the top plate 1 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the top switch part is a proximity switch. Specifically, the proximity switch is a Hall sensor, and the top plate 1 is provided with a magnetic part, that is, the top trigger 60. When the curtain 100 is closed, the Hall sensor rises to a certain height with the bottom 22 of the curtain body, and senses the magnetic part. Finally, the Hall sensor sends a signal to the main control unit 42, and the main control unit 42 controls the motor 410 to stop, and the curtain body 2 is closed. It can be understood that the magnetic piece can also be arranged on the top of the window or on the wall. The proximity switch can be a photoelectric sensor 612 or a capacitive sensor, and the detected parts change accordingly, and it is arranged on the top 21 of the curtain body, the top of the window or the wall.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 , the drive module 4 further includes: a wireless communication unit 44 electrically connected to the main control unit 42 . The wireless communication unit 44 is used to receive wireless signal instructions, and the controller controls the motor 410 to rotate according to the instructions, thereby driving the execution module 5 to move. When the opening and closing degree of the curtain body 2 meets the requirements, the motor 410 stops rotating, thereby realizing remote intelligent control. The above-mentioned control can be remotely controlled through a smart phone with APP installed or a desktop computer, notebook computer or tablet computer with remote control software installed. Preferably, the wireless communication unit 44 is a ZigBee module or a Bluetooth module. The ZigBee module has the advantage of low power consumption, which can prolong the service life of the battery.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 5 , and FIG. 6 , the drive module 4 further includes: a counting unit 43 electrically connected to the main control unit 42 for obtaining the number of rotations of the motor 410 . The counting unit 43 includes a Hall sensor arranged on the main control unit 42 and a magnet set on the main shaft of the motor 410. The magnet is driven to rotate by the main shaft of the motor 410. The Hall sensor detects the change of the magnetic field of the magnet, thereby detecting the motor. 410 rotation conditions and number of rotations. The main control unit 42 can record the number of turns that the motor 410 needs to rotate when the curtain 100 is completely put away or put down, and the opening and closing degree of the curtain 100 can be realized by setting the number of turns of the motor 410 on the client, so that the curtain body 2 can block Any height of the window. Understandably, the technical unit may also be a photogate and a photosensor 612 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 , the drive module 4 further includes: a voice control unit 45 electrically connected to the main control unit 42 , and the voice control unit 45 is used to control the action of the drive member 41 .

In addition, the drive module 4 also includes: a communication unit capable of communicating with the external intelligent terminal 30 with a voice recognition module, the communication unit is electrically connected to the main control unit 42, and the main control unit 42 is used to receive the information received by the external intelligent terminal 30. voice commands to control the action of the actuator. That is to say, the voice recognition module can also be integrated on a smart terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet or a smart speaker, and a communication module capable of communicating with the smart terminal is provided on the main control unit 42 . The main control unit 42 is also provided with a corresponding control element electrically connected to the communication unit for controlling the motor 410 to operate. The main control unit 42 is communicatively connected with the smart terminal, so that the user only needs to issue a voice command to the smart terminal to control the opening and closing of the curtain 100 and the degree of opening and closing.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but it should be understood that aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if desired, to employ aspects, features and concepts of various patents, applications and publications to provide further embodiments.

These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description. In general, in the claims, the terms used should not be construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and claims, but rather should be understood to include all possible embodiments, along with all equivalents to which such claims are entitled. scope.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that the above-mentioned embodiments are specific examples for realizing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes can be made to it in form and details without departing from the spirit and spirit of the present invention. scope.

Claims

A curtain, characterized in that it comprises:

a window covering body having a top and a bottom opposite the top; and,

The control device is arranged at the bottom of the curtain body, the control device has a housing, a drive module, an execution module connected to the drive module, and a power supply module, and the drive module, the execution module, and the power supply module are set In the housing and located at the bottom of the curtain body, the power supply module is electrically connected to the drive module, and the drive module is used to drive the execution module to move the curtain body in the direction from top to bottom Open and close.
The curtain according to claim 1, wherein the driving module comprises:

a driver connected to the executive module; and,

The main control unit is electrically connected to the driving part and the power supply module, and the main control unit is arranged at the end of the driving part away from the power supply module or at the side wall of the driving part.
The curtain according to claim 2, wherein the drive module further comprises: a switch unit electrically connected to the main control unit, and the switch unit is used to control the start and stop of the drive member.
The curtain according to claim 3, wherein the switch unit comprises: a bottom switch element and a top switch element; and the bottom switch element is used to control the start and stop of the drive element when triggered by external force; the curtain The top of the body is provided with a top trigger for triggering the induction of the top switch, wherein the top switch is used to control the drive to stop after sensing the top trigger.
The curtain according to claim 4, wherein the top of the curtain body is provided with a top plate, and the top trigger is installed on the top plate.
The curtain according to claim 2, wherein the driving part has a motor, and the driving module further comprises: a counting unit electrically connected to the main control unit, for obtaining the number of rotations of the motor.
The curtain according to claim 2, wherein the driving module further comprises: a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the main control unit.
The curtain according to claim 2, wherein the driving module further comprises: a voice control unit electrically connected to the main control unit, and the voice control unit is used to control the action of the driving member;

Or the main control unit also includes: a communication unit capable of communicating with an external intelligent terminal with a voice recognition module, the communication unit is electrically connected to the main control unit, and the main control unit is used to communicate according to the external intelligent terminal The received voice commands are used to control the action of the drive.
The curtain according to claim 2, wherein the execution module comprises:

The first reel is connected with the driving member; and the first reel is wound with a first pull cord connected to the curtain body, and the first pull cord is at least along the height direction of the curtain body through part of said window covering body; and,

The second reel is arranged opposite to and connected to the first reel; and the second reel is wound with a second drawstring connected to the curtain body, and the second drawstring runs along the curtain body The height direction of the body at least runs through part of the curtain body.
The curtain according to claim 1, wherein the driving module, the execution module and the power supply module are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the curtain body.
The curtain according to claim 1, wherein the driving module and the power supply module are respectively arranged at both ends of the bottom of the curtain body, and the execution module is arranged between the driving module and the between power supply modules.
The curtain according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the driving module is an independent module, and the whole driving module is detachably connected to the housing.