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Window curtain cutting methods and apparatus

A technology for curtains and windows, applied in metal processing and other directions, can solve problems such as operator error

Active Publication Date: 2013-01-23
HUNTER DOUGLAS INDS SWITZERLAND
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Possibility of operator error due to the precision required in the process of measuring and aligning the venetian blinds in the machine
Plus, even when the venetian blinds are cut accurately, the process takes valuable employee time

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[0034] see figure 1 , 2, 5, 6 and 7, a size-in-store (SIS, size-in-store) machine 1 includes an internal frame 2 that supports the cutting, measuring and operating systems of the SIS machine. The housing 4 provides for covering the internal mechanism of the SIS machine. The opening 5 allows access to the internal cutting cavity 8 of the device to allow the user to place the window covering into and remove the window covering from the SIS machine. The opening 5 is covered by a door 6 which separates the cutting chamber 8 from the outside of the machine. The door 6 may include a transparent window 10 to allow the user to observe the cutting and measuring operations. The door 6 is movably supported by rails 12 placed at either end of the opening 5 . In one embodiment, a drive arrangement 15, such as a rack and pinion, is used to automatically slide the door 6 on the track 12 between an open position and a closed position. Other mechanisms such as pneumatic or hydraulic cylind...

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Abstract

Provided is a method and an apparatus for cutting a window covering, comprising saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.

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[0001] This application is based on 35 U.S.C. §119(e) requirements of U.S. Patent Provisional Application No. 61 / 010,291 filed on January 7, 2008 and U.S. Patent Provisional Application No. 60 / 962,646 filed on July 31, 2007 priority, the present invention is incorporated by reference in their entirety. Background technique [0002] It will be apparent that window coverings are available in a variety of materials including wood, plastic, fabric fibers, vinyl and aluminum, including horizontal blinds, vertical blinds, canvas shades, pleated shades, Roman shades and Various types of cellular venetian blinds. Curtains are sold from stock, made to order, cut to size or cut to size in store. Stock shades are produced in a variety of standard widths designed to fit corresponding standard window sizes. Made-to-order curtains are produced to specific sizes according to the client's specific requirements. Drapes cut to size or cut to size in the store are produced in a limited number...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B26D5/00B26D7/02B26D7/01B26D7/20B26D7/32
Inventor T·A·卡普托N·L·卡斯蒂芬斯M·A·福克斯C·伯奇
Owner HUNTER DOUGLAS INDS SWITZERLAND