Architectural structure coverings

Abstract

In one aspect, an architectural structure covering includes a covering material, a headrail, a motor positioned in the headrail, and a lift station positioned in the headrail. The lift station is operable to raise and lower the covering material. The architectural structure covering also includes a battery system positioned in the headrail between the motor and the lift station, wherein the battery system includes a battery housing that defines a drive channel. Additionally, the architectural structure covering includes a plurality of batteries positioned in the battery housing and a drive shaft extending from the motor to the lift station through the drive channel, wherein the drive shaft is configured to operate the lift station based on an operation of the motor.