An electrically powered window blind track

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of hardware, and discloses an electric curtain rail, which comprises a rail shell, a conductive strip, a driving mechanism and a curtain connecting support. The rail shell is hollow, and the rail shell is provided with a sliding groove; the conductive strip is attached to the side wall of the hollow interior of the rail shell; the driving mechanism is arranged in the rail shell and can move along the interior of the rail shell, and the electrode of the driving mechanism is in sliding contact connection with the conductive strip; one end of the curtain connecting support is connected with the driving mechanism, and the other end extends out of the sliding groove. Since the driving mechanism is hidden in the rail shell, the occupation of external space is reduced, the driving mechanism is more flexible and reliable in movement in the rail shell, and the use experience of users is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of hardware technology, such as an electric curtain track. Background Technology

[0002] Curtain tracks are curtain accessories used to hang curtains, facilitating their opening and closing and enhancing their aesthetic appeal. They come in many varieties, broadly categorized into exposed tracks and concealed tracks. Exposed tracks include wooden rods, aluminum alloy rods, steel pipe rods, wrought iron rods, and PVC rods, with artistic rods being a common type. Concealed tracks include nano tracks, aluminum alloy tracks, and silent tracks, made from materials such as PVC, iron, copper, wood, and aluminum alloy. In recent years, serpentine curtain tracks have also emerged. Currently, with technological advancements, more and more curtain tracks are transitioning from manual to electric, bringing great convenience to people's lives.

[0003] Currently, most electric curtain tracks use an external motor with a built-in belt to control the movement of the curtains. However, this type of electric track requires external space due to the external motor, which places high demands on installation space. Furthermore, it is not flexible in use and provides a poor user experience.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] This disclosure provides an electric curtain track to address the issues of high installation space requirements, lack of flexibility, and poor user experience.

[0007] In some embodiments, the motorized curtain track includes: a track housing, a conductive strip, a drive mechanism, and a curtain connecting bracket. The track housing is hollow inside and has a groove; the conductive strip is attached to the hollow side wall inside the track housing; the drive mechanism is disposed inside the track housing and can move along the inside of the track housing, and the electrodes of the drive mechanism are in slidable contact with the conductive strip; one end of the curtain connecting bracket is connected to the drive mechanism, and the other end extends out of the groove.

[0008] Optionally, the track housing is made of a single piece of aluminum profile.

[0009] Optionally, a light strip is provided on the front side of the track housing.

[0010] Optionally, the front side of the track housing is provided with an insert groove, and the light strip is installed in the insert groove.

[0011] Optionally, the conductive strip is attached to the hollow top sidewall inside the track housing, and an insulating layer is provided on the hollow top sidewall inside the track housing, with the conductive strip attached to the insulating layer.

[0012] Optionally, a strip groove is provided on the hollow top side wall inside the track housing, and a conductive strip is embedded in the strip groove.

[0013] Optionally, the drive mechanism includes: a drive housing, a motor, and a drive wheel; the motor is disposed inside the drive housing, and its electrodes extend out of the drive housing and slide in contact with the conductive strip; the drive wheel is disposed on the side of the drive housing, connected to the output end of the motor, and the drive wheel contacts the hollow part inside the track housing, for driving the entire drive housing to move along the inside of the track housing.

[0014] Optionally, there are two drive mechanisms, and the two drive mechanisms move along the same straight line within the track housing, with each drive mechanism corresponding to a curtain connecting bracket.

[0015] Optionally, one end of the curtain connecting bracket extending out of the slide groove is a fixed mounting surface, which is used to fix the curtain. The mounting surfaces of the curtain connecting brackets installed on the two drive mechanisms are staggered and located in different planes.

[0016] Optionally, the track housing is provided with illuminated crystal plugs at both ends.

[0017] The motorized curtain track provided in this embodiment can achieve the following technical effects: Conductive grooves are attached to the inner wall of the track housing to provide power to the drive mechanism. This ensures that the electrodes of the drive mechanism remain in contact with the conductive strip while the mechanism moves within the track housing, thus supplying power to the drive mechanism. A curtain connecting bracket is also installed on the drive mechanism to drive the opening and closing of the curtains. Because the drive mechanism is hidden inside the track housing, it reduces the space occupied by the external environment. Furthermore, the drive mechanism moves more flexibly and reliably within the track housing, improving the user experience.

[0018] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein: Figure 1This is an exploded view of an electric curtain track provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an electric curtain track provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a drive mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a drive mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 An exploded front view of the drive mechanism for curtain tracks provided in this embodiment.

[0020] Figure label: 100. Track housing; 101. Conductive strip; 102. Slide groove; 103. LED strip; 104. Strip groove; 105. Crystal plug; 106. Fixing seal; 107. Power supply box; 200. Drive mechanism; 201. Drive housing; 202. Motor; 203. Reducer; 204. Drive wheel; 205. Contact; 206. Control board; 207. Driven wheel; 300. Curtain connecting bracket; 301. Fixing piece; 302. Connecting piece; 400. Sliding clamping assembly; 401. Screw connecting post; 402. Sliding bridge; 403. Clamping wheel; 404. Spring; 405. Adjusting cover. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0022] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0023] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0026] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0027] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0029] Combination Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electric curtain track including: a track housing 100, a conductive strip 101, a drive mechanism 200, and a curtain connecting bracket 300. The track housing 100 is hollow inside and has a groove 102. The conductive strip 101 is attached to the hollow side wall inside the track housing 100. The drive mechanism 200 is disposed inside the track housing 100 and can move along the inside of the track housing 100. The electrodes of the drive mechanism 200 are in slidable contact with the conductive strip 101. One end of the curtain connecting bracket 300 is connected to the drive mechanism 200, and the other end extends out of the groove 102.

[0030] The electric curtain track provided in this embodiment has conductive grooves attached to the inner wall of the track housing 100, which can be used to provide power to the drive mechanism 200. This allows the electrodes of the drive mechanism 200 to remain in contact with the conductive strip 101 while the drive mechanism 200 moves within the track housing 100, thus providing power to the drive mechanism 200. A curtain connecting bracket 300 is also provided on the drive mechanism 200, which drives the opening and closing of the curtain. Since the drive mechanism 200 is hidden inside the track housing, it reduces the occupation of external space, and the drive mechanism 200 moves more flexibly and reliably within the track housing, improving the user experience.

[0031] Understandably, the groove 102 on the lower side of the track housing 100 is located in the middle of the lower side of the track housing 100, and its extending direction is the same as the length direction of the entire track housing 100. Furthermore, the width of the groove 102 is one-third to one-tenth of the width of the lower side of the entire track housing 100; preferably, the width of the groove 102 is one-fifth of the width of the lower side of the entire track housing 100. This facilitates the smooth movement of the curtain connecting bracket 300 through the groove 102, while also preventing the groove 102 from having an excessively large opening that would affect aesthetics and easily allow dust to enter.

[0032] Optionally, the track housing 100 is made of a single piece of aluminum profile. This provides a stable structure and lower production costs.

[0033] Optionally, a light strip 103 is provided on the front side of the track housing 100. In this way, the light strip 103 on the front side of the track housing 100 can achieve a better decorative effect through the illumination of the light strip 103.

[0034] Optionally, the front side of the track housing 100 is provided with an insert groove, and the light strip 103 is installed in the insert groove. In this way, the light strip 103 is embedded in the track housing 100, so that it is flush with the front side of the track housing 100, improving the overall integrity, and also providing protection for the light strip 103, preventing damage to the light strip 103 and improving the overall service life.

[0035] Understandably, the light strip 103 can also be installed on the lower side of the track housing 100 to illuminate the curtain fabric by shining downwards, thus providing a better atmosphere.

[0036] Optionally, the conductive strip 101 is attached to the hollow top sidewall inside the track housing 100, and an insulating layer is provided on the hollow top sidewall inside the track housing 100, with the conductive strip 101 attached to the insulating layer. This attachment of the conductive strip 101 to the top sidewall inside the track housing 100 facilitates contact between the electrodes of the drive mechanism 200 and the conductive strip 101, improving the stability of power supply to the drive mechanism 200. Furthermore, the insulating layer provides insulation between the conductive strip 101 and the track housing 100, preventing leakage and improving overall operational stability and safety.

[0037] Understandably, the conductive strip 101 can also be attached to other side walls inside the track housing 100, and its position only needs to correspond to the electrode position of the built-in drive mechanism 200.

[0038] Optionally, a strip groove 104 is provided on the hollow top sidewall inside the track housing 100, and the conductive strip 101 is embedded in the strip groove 104. In this way, the strip groove 104 can be used to better fix the conductive strip 101, improve the stability of the conductive strip 101, and avoid the conductive strip 101 protruding too much, which would result in an unstable fit between it and the electrodes of the drive mechanism 200.

[0039] Similarly, the strip groove 104 can be provided on other side walls inside the track housing 100.

[0040] Optionally, the conductive strip 101 is made of copper. Copper has good conductivity and high lubricity, resulting in better wear resistance during sliding contact.

[0041] Optionally, the side of the conductive strip 101 that contacts the electrode has a planar structure, such as being a rectangular strip as a whole. This can better improve the stability of the sliding contact between the electrode and the conductive strip 101.

[0042] Understandably, there are two conductive strips 101, one for positive and one for negative, and insulation is required between the positive and negative poles. This ensures that the positive and negative poles of the conductive strips 101 correspond to the positive and negative poles of the electrodes, respectively.

[0043] Combination Figures 3-5As shown, optionally, the drive mechanism 200 includes: a drive housing 201, a motor 202, and a drive wheel 204; the motor 202 is disposed inside the drive housing 201, and its electrodes extend out of the drive housing 201 and slide in contact with the conductive strip 101; the drive wheel 204 is disposed on the side of the drive housing 201, connected to the output end of the motor 202, and the drive wheel 204 contacts the hollow portion inside the track housing 100, for driving the entire drive housing 201 to move along the interior of the track housing 100. Thus, by the motor 202 driving the drive wheel 204, with the drive wheel 204 in close contact with the inner wall of the track housing 100, the entire drive housing 201 moves within the track housing 100, making the movement of the drive mechanism 200 more stable and reliable.

[0044] Optionally, two drive mechanisms 200 are provided, and the two drive mechanisms 200 move along the same straight line within the track housing 100. Each drive mechanism 200 is correspondingly installed with a curtain connecting bracket 300. In this way, by setting two drive mechanisms 200 within the same track housing 100, two curtain fabrics can be driven simultaneously. Moreover, the two drive mechanisms 200 are independent structures, capable of controlling each individual curtain in a double-opening curtain separately. Compared to the traditional belt-driven method, which can only synchronously control both sides of a double-opening curtain, this is more flexible and reliable, greatly improving the user experience.

[0045] Understandably, each drive mechanism 200 can be controlled independently.

[0046] In another disclosed embodiment, the drive mechanism 200 includes: a drive housing 201, a motor 202, a reducer 203, and a drive wheel 204. The motor 202 is disposed inside the drive housing 201, and its electrodes extend out of the drive housing 201 and are connected to contacts 205; the input end of the reducer 203 is connected to the output end of the motor 202; the drive wheel 204 is disposed on the side of the drive housing 201 and is connected to the output end of the reducer 203. In this way, by setting a motor 202 and a reducer 203 inside the drive housing 201, the reducer 203 regulates the speed of the motor 202 to maintain a stable speed and transmits the speed to the drive wheel 204. The friction between the drive wheel 204 and the track drives the entire unit to move within the track. The entire drive mechanism 200 can move stably within the track without the need for a separate track rod. At the same time, the electrode of the motor 202 for passing current extends out of the drive housing 201 and connects to the contact 205. The contact 205 facilitates power supply to the motor 202 during its movement, further improving the stability of the motor 202's movement within the track groove. Moreover, no additional structure is required within the track groove, which facilitates the integrated production of the track groove, reducing production costs and manufacturing difficulty.

[0047] Optionally, the drive housing 201 is an injection-molded structure. This results in lower cost, structural stability, and lighter weight.

[0048] Optionally, the drive housing 201 is divided into two parts, which are fastened together to form a whole, and enclose the motor 202 and reducer 203 inside.

[0049] Optionally, the contact 205 is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the drive housing 201, and the drive housing 201 is made of insulating material. In this way, the contact 205 can be used to continuously supply power to the motor 202 through a movable connection, while making the drive housing 201 of insulating material can avoid electrical connection between it and the contact 205, which would cause overall leakage and affect the stability of the overall use.

[0050] Optionally, the contact 205 is a semi-circular raised copper structure. This helps maintain the stability of the sliding contact between the contact 205 and the conductive strip 101.

[0051] Optionally, an electronic control board 206 is provided inside the drive housing 201. The electrodes of the motor 202 are connected to the contacts 205 through the electronic control board 206. The electronic control board 206 is used to control the power supply to the circuit of the motor 202. In this way, the motor 202 can be controlled independently through the electronic control board 206, which can more stably control the activity of the motor 202.

[0052] Optionally, the control board 206 is equipped with a Bluetooth module and / or a network module. This allows the control board 206 to receive Bluetooth or network information, enabling better control of the motor 202 and facilitating the use of various control methods such as voice control and gesture control, thereby improving user convenience.

[0053] Optionally, the drive wheels 204 are arranged in pairs and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drive housing 201. In this way, the drive wheels 204 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drive housing 201, so that they can be evenly stressed during their rotation and drive the entire drive mechanism 200 to move, thereby improving the stability of the drive mechanism 200.

[0054] Optionally, the drive wheel 204 is made of a non-slip material, and its surface is provided with non-slip texture. This reduces the slippage of the drive wheel 204 during operation, thereby avoiding sliding noise and improving drive efficiency.

[0055] Optionally, a curtain connecting bracket 300 is fixedly installed on the drive housing 201. In this way, the curtain connecting bracket 300 facilitates the direct connection of the curtain fabric to the drive housing 201, and drives the opening and closing of the curtain fabric as the drive housing 201 moves.

[0056] Understandably, the fixing piece 301 of the curtain connecting bracket 300 and the drive housing 201 are integrally formed.

[0057] Optionally, the curtain track drive mechanism 200 further includes a driven wheel 207. The driven wheel 207 is disposed on the drive housing 201, and is located at one end of the drive housing 201 away from the driving wheel 204. In this way, when the drive housing 201 has a certain length, it can be supported from both ends, thereby improving the overall stability of the drive housing 201 during movement.

[0058] Optionally, one end of the curtain connecting bracket 300 extending out of the slide groove 102 is a fixed mounting surface, which is used to fix the curtain. The mounting surfaces of the curtain connecting brackets 300 mounted on the two drive mechanisms 200 are staggered and located in different planes. In this way, the two curtain connecting brackets 300 can be used to connect the two sides of the double-opening curtain, avoiding gaps in the middle when the curtain is closed, which would affect the user experience.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, optionally, the curtain connecting bracket 300 includes a fixing piece 301 and a connecting piece 302, wherein the fixing piece 301 is fixedly mounted on the drive mechanism 200, and the connecting piece 302 is detachably connected to the fixing piece 301. This facilitates the replacement of the connecting piece 302 according to different curtain fabrics, making it suitable for different usage scenarios.

[0060] Optionally, the connecting piece 302 is provided with a bending portion, so that one end of it is connected to the fixing piece 301, and the other end can be bent to one side and is not on the same plane as the fixing piece 301.

[0061] In some alternative embodiments, a sliding clamping assembly 400 is provided on the lower side of the drive housing 201. The sliding clamping assembly 400 has a gap with the drive housing 201 to clamp the track portion and improve friction.

[0062] Optionally, the sliding clamping assembly 400 includes: a screw connecting post 401, a sliding bridge 402, a clamping wheel 403, a spring 404, and an adjusting cover 405. The screw connecting post 401 is fixed to the lower side of the drive housing 201. The sliding bridge 402 can be sleeved on the screw connecting post 401 and slides along the screw connecting post 401. The clamping wheel 403 is rotatably mounted on the sliding bridge 402. The adjusting cover 405 is located below the sliding bridge 402 and is connected to the screw connecting post 401 by a screw. The distance between the screw connecting post 401 and the adjusting cover 405 can be adjusted by rotating the screw. The spring 404 is located in the gap between the adjusting cover 405 and the sliding bridge 402 to provide upward support to the sliding bridge 402. In this way, the distance between the sliding bridge 402 and the drive housing 201 can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the adjusting cover 405 and the screw connecting post 401, thereby adjusting the clamping tightness between the clamping wheel 403 and the drive housing 201.

[0063] like Figures 1-2 As shown, optionally, the track housing 100 is provided with illuminated crystal plugs 105 at both ends. In this way, the two ends of the track housing 100 can be sealed, maintaining the integrity of the track housing 100, and the use of illuminated crystal plugs 105 provides a high degree of decorative appeal.

[0064] Optionally, the track housing 100 has fixed end caps 106 at both ends, crystal plugs 105 on the outer side of the fixed end caps 106, and a power box 107 between the fixed end caps 106 and the crystal plugs 105. In this way, the crystal plugs 105 can be used to shield the power box 107, reducing the exposure of the power box 107 and improving safety and aesthetics.

[0065] Understandably, the power supply box 107 is used to supply power to electrical units such as the conductive strip 101, the crystal plug 105, the light, and the light strip 103.

[0066] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electric curtain track, characterized in that, include: The track housing (100) is hollow inside, and the track housing (100) is provided with a groove (102). The conductive strip (101) is attached to the hollow side wall inside the track housing (100); The drive mechanism (200) is located inside the track housing (100) and can move along the inside of the track housing (100). The electrodes of the drive mechanism (200) are slidably connected to the conductive strip (101). The curtain connecting bracket (300) is connected to the drive mechanism (200) at one end and extends out of the slide groove (102) at the other end.

2. The electric curtain track according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track housing (100) is a one-piece molded aluminum profile.

3. The electric curtain track according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side of the track housing (100) is provided with a light strip (103).

4. The electric curtain track according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front side of the track housing (100) is provided with an insert groove, and the light strip (103) is installed in the insert groove.

5. The electric curtain track according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The conductive strip (101) is attached to the hollow top side wall inside the track housing (100), and an insulating layer is provided on the hollow top side wall inside the track housing (100), and the conductive strip (101) is attached to the insulating layer.

6. The electric curtain track according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top sidewall of the hollow interior of the track housing (100) is provided with a strip groove (104), and the conductive strip (101) is embedded in the strip groove (104).

7. The electric curtain track according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (200) includes: Drive housing (201); The motor (202) is located inside the drive housing (201), and its electrodes extend out of the drive housing (201) and slide in contact with the conductive strip (101); The drive wheel (204) is located on the side of the drive housing (201) and connected to the output end of the motor (202). The drive wheel (204) contacts the hollow part inside the track housing (100) and is used to drive the entire drive housing (201) to move along the inside of the track housing (100).

8. The electric curtain track according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are two drive mechanisms (200), and the two drive mechanisms (200) move along the same straight line inside the track housing (100). Each drive mechanism (200) is equipped with a curtain connecting bracket (300).

9. The electric curtain track according to claim 8, characterized in that, One end of the curtain connecting bracket (300) extending out of the slide groove (102) is a fixed mounting surface, which is used to fix the curtain. The mounting surfaces of the curtain connecting brackets (300) installed on the two drive mechanisms (200) are staggered and located in different planes.

10. The electric curtain track according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The track housing (100) is equipped with crystal plugs (105) with lights at both ends.

Images