Mounting for mounting a plisse device

Abstract

The invention relates to a bracket for mounting a pleated blind. It is therefore an object of the invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a bracket for mounting a pleated blind that allows for easy installation without drilling, can be removed without leaving any residue, and has no destructive or other negative impact on the corresponding window or door. Furthermore, the bracket according to the invention for mounting a pleated blind results in the maximum possible blockage of light between the pleated blind and a glass pane. This object is achieved by the features listed in the claims.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bracket for attaching a pleated blind system.

[0002] A pleated blind is a type of sun protection for a window or door, similar to a roller blind. However, unlike a roller blind, the fabric is not wound onto a shaft, but is pre-folded (pleated) and gathered into a compact, accordion-like bundle. Other common names for these blinds include pleated shade, pleated blind, Roman blind, pleated curtain, or simply pleated blind.

[0003] Pleated blinds are among the most versatile interior sun protection options, as they can be manufactured in many geometric shapes. Besides rectangular blinds, there are also triangular, trapezoidal, and semicircular pleated blinds. The upper and lower profile rails can also be mounted to be movable, allowing pleated blinds to shade only parts of the window as needed.

[0004] A standard pleated blind consists of a folded fabric panel mounted between two profile rails, an upper and a lower one. The profile rails are often made of aluminum. The fabric is pressed into pleats that can be opened and closed using various operating mechanisms. The main components of a pleated blind are:

[0005] Fabric panel: The pleated fabric resembles an accordion and allows the fabric to be adjusted continuously;

[0006] Profile rails: These hold the fabric in place and allow the folds to move;

[0007] Controls: These can be sliding systems, pull cords, or even motors and remote controls to open and close the fabric;

[0008] Mounting systems: Various options such as free-hanging or tensioned models, which are mounted on the top and / or bottom of the window.

[0009] For private use, tensioned pleated blinds with clamp brackets are often used, as these can be installed without drilling. Clamp brackets are used that, for example, grip the frame of a window and can accommodate cord holders on the inside. The cords run through holes in the side profile rails and through the fabric of the pleated blind, keeping the fabric taut and ensuring even pleating.

[0010] A disadvantage of these clamps is that they typically damage the window or door seals, or at least negatively affect them at the point of attachment by clamping the seal itself. Furthermore, these clamps can even damage the window or door frame, as a certain clamping force is required for a secure hold, which is not readily tolerated by every type of frame, depending on the material and its quality.

[0011] A further disadvantage of state-of-the-art systems is that their installation is not always possible. This is particularly true if the window is fixed and cannot be opened, and / or if the distance between the window frame and the windowsill or window trim is too small. This could result in insufficient height for mounting the bracket or the bracket interfering with the window's opening.

[0012] It is therefore desirable to have a bracket for attaching a pleated blind system that allows for easy installation without drilling, can be removed without leaving any residue, and has no destructive or other negative impact on the window or door in question. Description of the invention

[0013] The object of the invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a bracket for attaching a pleated blind system which allows for easy installation without drilling, can be removed without leaving any residue and has no destructive or other negative impact on the corresponding window or door.

[0014] This problem is solved by the features listed in the claims.

[0015] The problem is solved by a bracket for mounting a pleated blind system, wherein the bracket for mounting the pleated blind system has at least two first profile strips, at least two second profile strips, and at least four first connecting elements. The at least two first profile strips are each designed to connect to a longitudinal side of a frame of the building enclosure. The at least two second profile strips are each designed to connect to a transverse side of the frame of the building enclosure. The at least four first connecting elements are each designed to connect to a first profile strip and a second profile strip. The at least four first connecting elements each have at least one second connecting element, which is designed to connect to a cord holder of the pleated blind system.

[0016] In this context, a building closure is understood to mean, for example, a window or a door, regardless of whether it is operable or not. If the building closure is operable, the frame refers to its sash. If the building closure is not operable, the frame refers to its frame itself. The long sides of a frame are defined as the areas of the frame that extend vertically to the sides of the glass, i.e., to the left and right of the glass. The short sides of the frame are defined as the areas of the frame that extend horizontally above and below the glass.

[0017] The mounting according to the invention results in a stable mounting of the pleated blind system, as the load is evenly distributed across the profile strips by means of the at least two first profile strips and at least two second profile strips, which are connected to one another by the at least four first connecting elements. Especially when installing tensioned pleated blind systems with honeycomb-shaped privacy or light-blocking material (e.g., fabric), the cords must be tightly tensioned to maintain a set position. Here, the at least two second profile strips, in particular, ensure an even load distribution.

[0018] According to various embodiments, the at least two first profile strips and / or the at least two second profile strips are designed for a material-bonded connection with the frame of the building enclosure.

[0019] A material-bonded connection is advantageously chosen to ensure that the corresponding profile strips can be removed without leaving any residue. Such a material-bonded connection can be achieved, for example, using double-sided adhesive tape, in particular double-sided foam adhesive tape.

[0020] According to various embodiments, the at least four first connecting elements are arranged for a positive-locking connection with a first profile strip and a second profile strip.

[0021] The first four connecting elements, at least, can be designed, for example, to be slid onto or inserted into the corresponding profile strips. Alternatively, the first four connecting elements can be attached to the corresponding profile strips from the front. In any case, spring-loaded elements can be provided on the first four connecting elements and / or on the profile strips. These spring-loaded elements engage corresponding elements on the other component when slid, pushed, or attached, thus connecting the components firmly but releasably and preventing unintentional disconnection.

[0022] According to various embodiments, the at least two first profile strips and / or the at least two second profile strips are made of aluminum.

[0023] Aluminum is advantageous because it is both strong and lightweight. Nevertheless, other materials or material combinations are also conceivable, such as plastic or wood.

[0024] According to various embodiments, at least the first four connecting elements are made of plastic.

[0025] Plastic is advantageous because it is both strong and lightweight. Furthermore, various shapes can be easily achieved with plastic, for example, to adapt the second connecting elements to differently shaped profile rails and / or cord holders of various pleated blind systems. These second connecting elements can have spring-like or differently designed elements or structures to fit the profile rails and / or cord holders of the pleated blind system in a snap-fit ​​manner.

[0026] According to various embodiments, the at least two first profile strips and / or the at least two second profile strips are U-shaped.

[0027] For pleated blind applications specifically designed not only for privacy but also for light control, for example in bedrooms, it is desirable to prevent light from penetrating even past the pleated blind. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the first two profile rails are U-shaped, with the open side of the U-shaped profile rails facing the light-blocking material of the pleated blind. These first two profile rails can then accommodate the two side sections of the pleated blind, both the side sections of the profile rails and the side sections of the light-blocking material (e.g., fabric).Provided that at least the second two profile strips are also U-shaped, with the open side of the U-shaped profile strips facing the profile rails of the pleated blind system, the at least two second profile strips can accommodate corresponding profile rails at least partially in order to achieve complete blackout along the entire perimeter of the pleated blind system.

[0028] Alternatively, the height (vertical extension) of the second profile strip can be chosen to match the height of the profile rail of the pleated blind system, in order to ensure that the profile rails at least partially overlap the frame of the building enclosure in order to achieve the blackout.

[0029] According to various embodiments, the at least two first profile strips and / or the at least two second profile strips have a brush seal.

[0030] To prevent rubbing, hitting, rattling, or similar noises from the profile rails of pleated blinds against at least the first two profile rails and / or at least the second two profile rails, these rails can be fitted with brush seals. Rubbing, hitting, or rattling can occur particularly with skylights, where the pleated blind must be operable even when tilted. However, rubbing, hitting, or rattling can also occur when opening or closing other windows or doors, causing unwanted noise. A brush seal can prevent this by providing soft cushioning for the pleated blind, allowing it to move smoothly along the seal. Furthermore, the brush seals contribute to blackout.

[0031] Depending on the design, the building's termination is a window, a skylight, or a door. Implementation of the invention

[0032] The invention is explained in more detail using several exemplary embodiments. For this purpose, we show... Figure 1 Bracket for attaching a pleated blind system in a first embodiment, Figure 2 Bracket for attaching a pleated blind system in a second embodiment.

[0033] The description refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the arrangement according to the invention can be implemented. In this respect, directional terminology such as "top," "bottom," etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the described drawings. This directional terminology serves for illustrative purposes and is in no way restrictive.

[0034] It is understood that other embodiments may be used and structural or logical modifications made without deviating from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is understood that the features of the various exemplary embodiments described herein may be combined with one another, unless specifically stated otherwise. The following detailed description is therefore not to be interpreted as restrictive, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0035] In the figures, identical or similar elements are provided with identical reference symbols where appropriate.

[0036] The bracket according to the invention for attaching a pleated blind system is in Figure 1The bracket for mounting a pleated blind system has at least two first profile strips 1, at least two second profile strips 2, and at least four first connecting elements 3. The at least two first profile strips 1 are each designed to connect to a longitudinal side of a frame of the building enclosure. The at least two second profile strips 2 are each designed to connect to a transverse side of the frame of the building enclosure. The at least four first connecting elements 3 are each designed to connect to a first profile strip 1 and a second profile strip 2. The at least four first connecting elements 3 each have at least one second connecting element 31, which is designed to connect to a cord holder of the pleated blind system.

[0037] Figure 1The illustration shows the bracket according to the invention for attaching a pleated blind system from the front, i.e., from the side facing away from the building's exterior. The building's exterior is therefore located behind the bracket shown.

[0038] The at least two first profile strips 1 and / or the at least two second profile strips 2 can be designed for a material-fit connection with the frame of the building termination. For this purpose, the at least two first profile strips 1 and / or the at least two second profile strips 2 can be attached on their side facing the window, which is in Figure 1 Not shown, they have double-sided adhesive tape, or such tape can be applied to them.

[0039] The at least four first connecting elements 3 can be configured for a positive-locking connection with each of a first profile strip 1 and a second profile strip 2. According to the embodiment accordingly. Figure 1The first four connecting elements 3 can, for example, be inserted into the first two profile strips 1 and the second two profile strips 2. As also shown, the at least four connecting elements 3 can be designed differently on the right and left sides.

[0040] The at least two first profile strips 1 and / or the at least two second profile strips 2 can be, as shown in Figure 1 depicted as being U-shaped.

[0041] Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the bracket according to the invention for attaching a pleated blind system, which was designed specifically, but not exclusively, for roof windows.

[0042] Figure 2 The bracket according to the invention for attaching a pleated blind system is also shown from the front, i.e., from the side facing away from the building's exterior. The building's exterior is therefore located behind the bracket shown.

[0043] Figure 2shows in particular that the at least two first profile strips 1 and / or the at least two second profile strips 2 can have a brush seal 4, whereby only a brush seal in the at least two first profile strips 1 is shown here. Reference sign

[0044] 1 First profile bar 2 Second profile strip 3 First connecting element 31 Second connecting element 4 Brush seal

Claims

1. Bracket for attaching a pleated blind system to a building termination, comprising at least two first profile strips (1), at least two second profile strips (2) and at least four first connecting elements (3), wherein the at least two first profile strips (1) are configured for connection with each of a longitudinal side of a frame of the building termination, wherein the at least two second profile strips (2) are configured for connection with each of a transverse side of the frame of the building termination, wherein the at least four first connecting elements (3) are configured for connection with each of a first profile strip (1) and a second profile strip (2), and wherein the at least four first connecting elements (3) each have at least one second connecting element (31) which is configured for connection with a cord holder of the pleated blind system.

2. Mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized by the fact thatthe at least two first profile strips (1) and / or the at least two second profile strips (2) are designed to form a material-fit connection with the frame of the building enclosure.

3. Mounting bracket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the at least four first connecting elements (3) are arranged for a positive connection with each a first profile strip (1) and a second profile strip (2).

4. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the at least two first profile strips (1) and / or the at least two second profile strips (2) are made of aluminium.

5. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the at least four first connecting elements (3) are made of plastic.

6. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe at least two first profile strips (1) and / or the at least two second profile strips (2) are U-shaped.

7. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that which at least the first two profile strips (1) and / or the at least two second profile strips (2) have a brush seal (4).

8. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that The building's end is a window, a skylight, or a door.

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