Method for configuring a motorized drive device for a shading device of a closure, shading or solar protection installation.

Abstract

Method for configuring a motorized drive device for a shading device of a shutter, shading or solar protection system. Method for configuring a motorized drive device (5) for a shading device (3) of a shutter, shading or solar protection system (100) comprising a screen (2) that can be rolled up on a winding tube (4), the motorized drive device (5) comprising an electromechanical actuator (11) intended to be assembled with the rollable screen (2), the configuration method being implemented by a configuration tool (33) and comprising: - a first step (S110) of acquiring system parameters associated with a purchase order / work order; - a second step (S120) of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator (11) intended to be used in the system;- a third step (S130) of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator (11) for the parameters specifically acquired during the first step (S110); and - a fourth step (S140) of transferring the calculated operating data to the electromechanical actuator (11). Figure for the abstract: 1;

Description

Title of the invention: Method for configuring a motorized drive device for a concealment device of a closing, concealment or solar protection installation.

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for configuring a motorized drive device for a concealment device of a closing, concealment or solar protection installation comprising a roll-up screen, the motorized drive device comprising an electromechanical actuator. The invention relates to a configuration tool implementing such a configuration method. The invention further relates to a drive device configured according to such a configuration method. The invention further relates to a computer program product comprising program code instructions recorded on a computer-readable medium for implementing the steps of such a configuration method. The invention finally relates to a data recording medium on which is recorded a computer program comprising program code instructions for implementing such a configuration method.

[0002] In general, the present invention relates to the field of occultation devices comprising a motorized drive device setting in motion a roll-up screen, between at least a first position and at least a second position. These devices are implemented in closing, occultation or solar protection installations.

[0003] A motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator of a movable closing, concealing or sun protection element, such as a shutter, a door, a grille, a blind or any other equivalent material, hereinafter called a screen.

[0004] It is known to use a motorized drive device comprising an electromechanical actuator and an electrical energy supply device, for example of the type including a battery and a photovoltaic panel. In such a solution, the photovoltaic panel is used to recharge the battery so that the latter is always sufficiently charged to power the electromechanical actuator.

[0005] When installing a closing, occultation or solar protection installation, it is necessary to carry out certain configurations of a motorized drive device, in particular an electromechanical actuator. These configurations include, for example, the recording of one or more end-of-travel positions of the roll-up screen. These configurations may also include the recording of one or more desired or preferred intermediate positions between the end positions. The configurations also include pairing, i.e. the connection for communication purposes, between an electromechanical actuator and one or more control units.

[0006] Once these configurations have been carried out, the electromechanical actuator is functional in the installation. Thus, the recorded positions can be reached following presses on keys or control buttons of a control unit paired with the electromechanical actuator. Thus, by a single press on a first control button, the user can then: - control the winding movement of the rolling screen and ensure that the rolling screen will be immobilized when the recorded rolled-up end-of-travel position has been reached, and / or - control the unrolling movement of the roll-up screen and be assured that the roll-up screen will be immobilized when the recorded unrolled end position has been reached, and / or - control the rolling or unrolling movement of the roller screen and be assured that the roller screen will be immobilized when the stored preferred intermediate position has been reached.

[0007] In a known manner, these configurations, in which these particular positions are recorded, are carried out while the installation is being set up. To do this, an installer maneuvers the roll-up screen so that it reaches one of the aforementioned positions and performs a manipulation to record this position. This procedure is iterated on all the positions to be recorded.

[0008] Such configuration operations are time-consuming to implement and make configurations costly. Furthermore, these operations must be implemented after the home automation system has been installed in a building.

[0009] The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a configuration method improving the situation. In particular, the invention proposes a configuration method which makes it possible to configure simply and quickly particular stop positions of a roll-up screen of a home automation installation, this method being able to be implemented before the installation of the home automation installation in the building.

[0010] According to the invention, the method makes it possible to configure a motorized drive device for a concealment device of a closing, concealment or solar protection installation comprising a screen that can be rolled up on a winding tube. The motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator intended to be assembled with the roll-up screen. The configuration method is implemented by a configuration tool and comprises: - a first step of acquiring installation parameters associated with a purchase order / manufacturing order; - a second stage of acquisition of parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator intended to be used in the installation; - a third step of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator for the parameters specifically acquired during the first step; and - a fourth step of transferring the calculated operating data to the electromechanical actuator.

[0011] The first acquisition step may comprise at least: - a sub-step of acquiring a cross-section dimension data of the winding tube of the roll-up screen, such as the outer diameter or the outer radius of the winding tube of the roll-up screen, - a sub-step of acquiring data on the length of the roll-up screen, - a sub-step of acquiring data on the thickness of the roll-up screen.

[0012] The second step of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator may comprise the acquisition of data of the type of the electromechanical actuator.

[0013] The second step of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator may comprise the acquisition of unique identification data of the electromechanical actuator.

[0014] The type data of the electromechanical actuator can be associated with data on the number of elementary rotational movements per revolution of the winding tube.

[0015] The first acquisition step and / or the second acquisition step may comprise a scanning step, in particular a step of scanning a QR code.

[0016] The third step of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator may comprise at least: - a sub-step of calculating the number of rotational turns of the winding tube necessary to move the roll-up screen between a first position of the roll-up screen and a second position of the roll-up screen, - a sub-step of calculating a number of elementary rotational movements or a duration of powering a motor of the electromechanical actuator between the first and second positions of the roll-up screen.

[0017] The third step of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator may comprise a sub-step of calculating a number of pulses defining an intermediate position between the first and second positions of the roll-up screen, predefined by a user or by an installer.

[0018] The calculation step can use a mathematical relationship giving the length of movement of the roll-up screen from / to a reference position as a function of: - the radius of the winding tube in the reference position, - the number of turns of the winding tube from / to the reference position, and - the thickness of the winding screen.

[0019] The method may comprise a fifth step in which the electromechanical actuator is placed in a standby state.

[0020] According to the invention, a configuration tool, in particular a smartphone or a tablet, comprises hardware and / or software elements implementing the method defined previously, in particular hardware and / or software elements designed to implement the method defined previously.

[0021] According to the invention, a motorized drive device for a concealing device of a closing or concealing installation is configured according to the method defined above.

[0022] According to the invention, the computer program product comprises program code instructions recorded on a computer-readable medium for implementing the steps of the method defined above when said program operates on a computer.

[0023] According to the invention, the computer program product downloadable from a communication network and / or recorded on a data medium readable by a computer and / or executable by a computer, is characterized in that it comprises instructions which, when the program is executed by the computer, lead the latter to implement the method defined previously.

[0024] According to the invention, the data recording medium, readable by a computer, on which is recorded a computer program comprising program code instructions for implementing the method defined above.

[0025] According to the invention, the computer-readable recording medium comprises instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the latter to implement the method defined above.

[0026] The invention also relates to a signal of a data medium, carrying the computer program product defined previously.

[0027] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description, given with reference to the appended drawings, given as non-limiting examples and in which: [Fig.l] is a schematic cross-sectional view of an installation according to one embodiment of the invention; [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective view of the installation illustrated in [Fig.l]; [Fig. 3] is a schematic view in axial and partial section of the installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, showing an electromechanical actuator of the installation; [Fig.4] is a flowchart of an embodiment of a configuration method according to the invention.

[0028] Firstly, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, an installation 100 comprising a closing, concealing or solar protection device 3 according to an embodiment of the invention is described. This installation 100, installed in a building, not shown, comprises an opening 1, in which a window 40 or a door, not shown, is arranged. This installation 100 is equipped with a screen 2 belonging to the closing, concealing or solar protection device 3, in particular a motorized roller blind.

[0029] Here, the installation 100 includes the window 40.

[0030] The window 40 comprises at least one fixed frame 41 and at least one pane 42. The pane 42 is arranged inside the fixed frame 41, in particular in an assembled configuration of the window 40.

[0031] Advantageously, the window 40 may, in addition, comprise at least one opening, not shown.

[0032] Advantageously, the window 42 can either be mounted in the fixed frame 41, in the case where it is fixed relative to the fixed frame 41, or mounted in a frame of the opening, in the case where it is movable relative to the fixed frame 41, in particular according to a rotational movement, in particular in the case of a tilting or swinging window, or according to a translational movement, in particular in the case of a sliding window in a horizontal or vertical direction, or according to two rotational movements, in particular in the case of a tilt-and-turn window.

[0033] The closing, concealing or sun protection device 3 is hereinafter called the “concealing device”. The concealing device 3 comprises the screen 2.

[0034] The occultation device 3 can be a roller shutter, a canvas blind or one with adjustable slats.

[0035] Here, the installation 100 comprises the concealment device 3.

[0036] A roller blind according to one embodiment of the invention is described with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0037] The occulting device 3 comprises a motorized drive device 5. The motorized drive device 5 comprises at least one electromechanical actuator 11 illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0038] Advantageously, the occulting device 3 further comprises a winding tube 4. The screen 2 can be wound on the winding tube 4. Furthermore, the winding tube 4 is arranged so as to be driven in rotation by the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0039] Thus, the screen 2 of the occulting device 3 is wound onto the winding tube 4 or unwound around it, the winding tube 4 being driven by the motorized drive device 5, in particular by the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0040] In this way, the screen 2 is movable between a rolled-up position, in particular high, and an unrolled position, in particular low, and vice versa.

[0041] The screen 2 of the occultation device 3 is a closing, occultation and / or solar protection screen, winding and unwinding around the winding tube 4, the internal diameter of which is greater than the external diameter of the electromechanical actuator 11, so that the electromechanical actuator 11 can be inserted into the winding tube 4, during the assembly of the occultation device 3.

[0042] The electromechanical actuator 11, in particular of the tubular type, makes it possible to rotate the winding tube 4 around an axis of rotation X, so as to move, in particular unwind or wind, the screen 2 of the occulting device 3.

[0043] In a mounted state of the occulting device 3, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.

[0044] In a known manner, the roller blind, which forms the occultation device 3, comprises a fabric forming the screen 2. The fabric can be guided by two lateral slides 6 or unfold freely without lateral guidance.

[0045] In the case of a roller blind, the upper rolled-up position corresponds to the support of a final end bar 8 fixed to a free end of the fabric against an edge of a box 9 of the roller blind 3 or to the stopping of the final end bar 8 in a programmed upper end-of-travel position. In addition, the lower unrolled position corresponds to the support of the final end bar 8 against a threshold 7 of the opening 1 or to the stopping of the final end bar 8 in a programmed lower end-of-travel position.

[0046] Here, the screen 2 is configured to be moved, by means of the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 11, between an open position, corresponding to the rolled-up position and which can also be called the first end-of-travel position or the upper end-of-travel position FdCH, and a closed position, corresponding to the unrolled position and which can also be called the second end-of-travel position or the lower end-of-travel position FdCB.

[0047] Thus, the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive, in other words causes, the screen 2 to move, between the first end-of-travel position FdCH and the second end-of-travel position FdCB, and vice versa, opposite the window 40, in particular the glass 42.

[0048] Preferably, a preferred intermediate position of the roll-up screen may be recorded. It corresponds to a partially unrolled state of the roll-up element. It may constitute a compromise desired by the user between limiting the direct solar radiation and obtaining a sufficiently high level of illumination in the building.

[0049] The screen 2 can be arranged inside or outside the building.

[0050] One end of the roller blind fabric 3, opposite the final end slat 8, is connected to the winding tube 4.

[0051] The winding tube 4 is arranged inside the box 9 or simply supported on two lateral accessories. The fabric of the roller blind 3 winds and unwinds around the winding tube 4 and is housed at least partly inside the box 9 if necessary.

[0052] Generally, the trunk 9 is arranged above the opening 1, or in the upper part of the opening 1.

[0053] Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit. The control unit may be, for example, a local control unit 12 or a central control unit 13.

[0054] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 can be connected, by wired or wireless connection, with the central control unit 13.

[0055] Advantageously, the central control unit 13 can control the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units distributed throughout the building.

[0056] The motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute the commands for unrolling or rolling up the screen 2 of the occulting device 3, which can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.

[0057] The installation 100 comprises either the local control unit 12, or the central control unit 13, or the local control unit 12 and the central control unit 13.

[0058] The motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11, belonging to the installation 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2, will now be described in more detail and with reference to [Fig. 3].

[0059] The electromechanical actuator 11 comprises at least one electric motor 16.

[0060] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown and positioned coaxially around the axis of rotation X of the winding tube 4 in the mounted configuration of the motorized drive device 5.

[0061] Here, the electric motor 16 may be of the brushless type with electronic commutation, also called “BLDC” (acronym for the English term BrushLess Direct Current) or “synchronous with permanent magnets”, or of the direct current type.

[0062] Means for controlling the electromechanical actuator 11, allowing the screen 2 of the occulting device 3 to be moved, comprise at least one electronic control unit 15. This electronic control unit 15 is capable of operating the electric motor 16 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, of enabling the electric motor 16 to be supplied with electrical energy.

[0063] Thus, the electronic control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described previously.

[0064] The control means of the electromechanical actuator 11 comprise hardware and / or software means.

[0065] By way of non-limiting example, the hardware means may comprise at least one microcontroller 31.

[0066] Here, the motorized drive device 5 further comprises the electronic control unit 15.

[0067] Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15 further comprises a first communication module 27, in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being transmitted by an order transmitter, such as the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13, these orders being intended to control the motorized drive device 5.

[0068] Advantageously, the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15 is of the wireless type. In particular, the first communication module 27 is configured to receive radio control commands.

[0069] Advantageously, the first communication module 27 can also allow the reception of control orders transmitted by wired means.

[0070] Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 may be in communication with a weather station, not shown, arranged inside the building or remote to the outside of the building, including, in particular, one or more sensors that may be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a brightness, or even a wind speed, in the case where the weather station is remote to the outside of the building.

[0071] Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can also be in communication with a server 28, as illustrated in [Fig.2], so as to control the electromechanical actuator 11 according to data made available remotely via a communication network, in particular an internet network which can be connected to the server 28.

[0072] The electronic control unit 15 can be controlled from the local control unit 12 and / or central control unit 13. The local control unit 12 and / or central control unit 13 is provided with a control keyboard. The control keyboard of the unit local control 12 or central control 13 comprises one or more selection elements 14 and, possibly, one or more display elements 34.

[0073] By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may comprise push buttons and / or sensitive keys. The display elements may comprise light-emitting diodes and / or a display, for example LCD (acronym for the English term “Liquid Crystal Display”) or TFT (acronym for the English term “Thin Film Transistor”). The selection and display elements may also be implemented using a touch screen.

[0074] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or central control unit 13 comprises at least one second communication module 36.

[0075] Thus, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central control unit 13 is configured to transmit, in other words emit, control orders, in particular by wireless means, for example radioelectric, or by wired means.

[0076] Furthermore, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central control unit 13 can also be configured to receive, in other words receives, control orders, in particular via the same means.

[0077] Advantageously, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central control unit 13 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15.

[0078] Thus, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or central control unit 13 exchanges control orders with the first communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15, either in a unidirectional manner or in a bidirectional manner.

[0079] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 is a control point, which may be fixed or mobile. A fixed control point may be a control box intended to be fixed on a facade of a wall of the building or on a face of the fixed frame 41 of the window 40 or of a door. A mobile control point may be a remote control, a smartphone or a tablet.

[0080] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or central control unit 13 further comprises a controller 35.

[0081] The motorized drive device 5, in particular the electronic control unit 15, is preferably configured to execute movement control orders, in particular closing and opening, of the screen 2 of the occulting device 3. These control orders can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or by the central control unit 13.

[0082] The motorized drive device 5 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control command corresponding to a press on the or one of the selection elements 14 of the local 12 or central 13 control unit. Pressing a selection element makes it possible to control the winding movement of the roll-up screen to the recorded wound end-of-travel position. Pressing another selection element makes it possible to control the unwinding movement of the roll-up screen to the recorded unwound end-of-travel position. Finally, preferably, pressing a third selection element makes it possible to control the winding or unwinding movement of the roll-up screen to the recorded preferred intermediate position.

[0083] The motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically, for example by receiving a control order corresponding to at least one signal coming from at least one sensor 43 and / or to a signal coming from a clock, not shown, of the electronic control unit 15, in particular of the microcontroller 31. The sensor 43 and / or the clock can be integrated, as a variant, not shown, in the local control unit 12 or in the central control unit 13.

[0084] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a casing 17, in particular a tubular casing. The electric motor 16 is mounted inside the casing 17, in particular in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0085] The casing 17 is hollow. The casing 17 comprises a first end 17a and a second end 17b. The second end 17b is opposite the first end 17a.

[0086] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a crown 30.

[0087] The crown 30 is arranged, in other words is configured to be arranged, in the vicinity of the first end 17a of the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0088] Here, the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is of cylindrical shape, in particular of revolution around the axis of rotation X, and is open at each of its ends 17a, 17b.

[0089] Advantageously, the casing 17 is a tube having a circular section.

[0090] In an exemplary embodiment, the casing 17 is made of a metallic material.

[0091] The material of the housing of the electromechanical actuator is not limiting and can be different. This may be, in particular, a plastic material.

[0092] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises an output shaft 20.

[0093] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a reducer 19.

[0094] Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises at least one reduction stage. The reduction stage may be an epicyclic type gear train.

[0095] The type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting.

[0096] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a brake 29.

[0097] By way of non-limiting examples, the brake 29 may be a spring brake, a cam brake, a magnetic brake or an electromagnetic brake.

[0098] Here and as visible in [Fig.3], in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the brake 29 is configured to be arranged, in other words is arranged, between the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19, that is to say at the output of the electric motor 16.

[0099] As a variant, not shown, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the brake 29 is configured to be arranged, in other words is arranged: - between the electronic control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, in other words at the input of the electric motor 16, or - between the reducer 19 and the output shaft 20, in other words at the output of the reducer 19, or - between two reduction stages of the reducer 19.

[0100] Advantageously, the reducer 19 and, possibly, the brake 29 are mounted inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0101] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 and, more particularly, the electronic control unit 15 further comprises an obstacle detection and end-of-travel device, not shown, during the rolling up of the screen 2 and during the unrolling of this screen 2, which may be mechanical or electronic.

[0102] Advantageously, the obstacle detection and end-of-travel device is implemented by means of the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit 15 and, in particular, by means of an algorithm implemented by this microcontroller 31.

[0103] The winding tube 4 is rotated about the axis of rotation X and the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 while being supported by means of two pivot connections. The first pivot connection is made at a first end of the winding tube 4 by means of the crown 30. The crown 30 thus makes it possible to produce a bearing. The second pivot connection, not shown, is made at a second end of the winding tube 4, opposite the first end.

[0104] The crown 30 forms, in other words is configured to form or constitute, a bearing for guiding the winding tube 4 in rotation, around the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in an assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 and, consequently, of the occulting device 3.

[0105] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque support 21, which may also be called “actuator head” or “fixed point”.

[0106] Here, the torque support 21 is arranged at the first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0107] The torque support 21 makes it possible to take up the forces exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the torque exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11, relative to the structure of the building. The torque support 21 advantageously makes it possible to take up, in addition, forces exerted by the winding tube 4, in particular the weight of the winding tube 4, of the electromechanical actuator 11 and of the screen 2, and to ensure the take-up of these forces by the structure of the building.

[0108] Thus, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 makes it possible to fix the electromechanical actuator 11 to a frame 23, in particular to a cheek of the trunk 9.

[0109] Advantageously, the torque support 21 projects at the level of the first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0110] Advantageously, the torque support 21 closes, in other words is configured to close, the first end 17a of the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0111] Furthermore, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can make it possible to support at least part of the electronic control unit 15.

[0112] Advantageously, the torque support 21 is fixed to the casing 17 by means of one or more fixing elements, not shown, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. The fixing element(s) may be, in particular, bosses, fixing screws, elastic snap-fastening fixing elements, grooves fitted into notches or a combination of these different fixing elements.

[0113] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.3], the crown 30 is arranged or inserted, in other words is configured to be arranged or inserted, around a part of the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the crown 30 is mounted to rotate freely around the casing 17.

[0114] As a variant, not shown, the crown 30 is arranged or inserted, in other words is configured to be arranged or inserted, around the torque support 21, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the crown 30 is mounted to rotate freely around the torque support 21.

[0115] In another variant, not shown, the crown 30 is arranged or inserted, in other words is configured to be arranged or inserted, on the one hand, around the torque support 21 and, on the other hand, around a part of the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In such a case, the crown 30 can be mounted free to rotate, on the one hand, around the torque support 21 and, on the other hand, around the casing 17.

[0116] Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of an electrical power supply cable 18.

[0117] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.3], the electronic control unit 15 is thus arranged, in other words is integrated, inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0118] As a variant, not shown, the electronic control unit 15 is arranged outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, mounted on the box 9 or in the torque support 21.

[0119] Advantageously, the torque support 21 can comprise at least one button, not shown.

[0120] This or these buttons can make it possible to adjust the electromechanical actuator 11 through one or more configuration modes, to pair one or more control units 12, 13 with the electromechanical actuator 11, to reset one or more parameters, which may be, for example, an end-of-travel position, to reset the paired control unit(s) 12, 13 or even to control the movement of the screen 2.

[0121] Advantageously, the torque support 21 may comprise at least one display device, not shown, so as to allow a visual indication of an operating parameter of the motorized drive device 5.

[0122] Advantageously, the display device comprises at least one lighting source, not shown, in particular a light-emitting diode.

[0123] This or these lighting sources are mounted on an electronic card of the electronic control unit 15 and, possibly, a transparent or translucent cover and / or a light guide, to allow the passage of the light emitted by the lighting source or by each of the lighting sources.

[0124] Advantageously, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is arranged inside the winding tube 4 and at least partly outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0125] Here, one end of the output shaft 20 projects relative to the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular relative to the second end 17b of the casing 17 opposite the first end 17a.

[0126] Advantageously, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive a connecting element 22 in rotation. This connecting element 22 is connected to the winding tube 4, in particular in the assembled configuration of the occulting device 3. The connecting element is produced in the form of a wheel.

[0127] When the electromechanical actuator 11 is put into operation, the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19 drive the output shaft 20 in rotation. In addition, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 drives the winding tube 4 in rotation via the connecting element 22.

[0128] Thus, the winding tube 4 rotates the screen 2 of the occulting device 3, so as to open or close the opening 1.

[0129] The occulting device 3 and, more particularly, the motorized drive device 5 further comprises an electrical energy supply device 26, visible in [Fig. 2]. The electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical energy supply device 26.

[0130] The electrical energy supply device 26 comprises at least one battery 24, of the rechargeable type, and at least one photovoltaic panel 25.

[0131] The electrical energy supply device 26 is configured to supply, in other words supplies, electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 and, more particularly, to the electronic control unit 15 and the electric motor 16.

[0132] Thus, the electrical power supply device 26 makes it possible to supply electrical power to the electromechanical actuator 11, without itself being electrically connected to a mains power supply network.

[0133] Here, the photovoltaic panel 25 is electrically connected to the battery 24.

[0134] The electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical energy supply device 26 and, more particularly, to the battery 24, in particular by means of the electrical power supply cable 18.

[0135] Advantageously, the battery 24 is configured to supply, in other words supplies, with electrical energy the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the electronic control unit 15 and the electric motor 16. Furthermore, the battery 24 is configured to be supplied, in other words is supplied, with electrical energy by the photovoltaic panel 25.

[0136] Thus, the recharging of the battery 24 is implemented by solar energy, by means of the photovoltaic panel 25.

[0137] Advantageously, the battery 24 can be arranged at the level of the box 9 of the concealment device 3.

[0138] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.2], the battery 24 is arranged outside the trunk 9.

[0139] As a variant, not shown, the battery 24 can be arranged inside the trunk 9, inside the winding tube 4 while being outside the casing 17, or inside the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In the latter case, the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises the battery 24.

[0140] When the torque support 21 comprises a display device, the operating parameter that this display device makes it possible to visualize is advantageously a state of charge of the battery 24.

[0141] Here, the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises the electrical power supply cable 18 allowing its supply of electrical energy, in particular the electrical power supply of the electronic control unit 15 and the electrical power supply of the electric motor 16, in particular from the battery 24.

[0142] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.3], the battery 24 is electrically connected directly to the electronic control unit 15, by the electrical power supply cable 18.

[0143] Advantageously, the battery 24 comprises a plurality of energy storage elements 32, in particular electrically connected in series. The energy storage elements 32 of the battery 24 may be, in particular, rechargeable accumulators or even rechargeable batteries.

[0144] Advantageously, the photovoltaic panel 25 comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, not shown, and, more particularly, a plurality of photovoltaic cells.

[0145] Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the photovoltaic panel 25 and the electronic control unit 15, comprises charging elements configured to charge the battery 24, from the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic panel 25. In this case, the current flows between the components 15, 24 and 25 through a wired connection, not shown, which may be separate from the electrical power supply cable 18.

[0146] Thus, the charging elements configured to charge the battery 24, from solar energy, make it possible to convert the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic panel 25 into electrical energy.

[0147] Alternatively or additionally, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 11, is supplied with electrical energy by means of the battery 24 or from a mains electricity supply network, in particular by the commercial AC network, in particular depending on a state of charge of the battery 24.

[0148] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.2], the electronic control unit 15 comprises a single electronic card. Furthermore, the electronic card is configured to control the electric motor 16, to allow the recharging of the battery 24 and, possibly, to access parameterization and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection elements and, possibly, display, not shown. As mentioned above, the battery charging elements 24 may be arranged at the electronic board.

[0149] As a variant, not shown, the electronic control unit 15 comprises a first electronic card and a second electronic card. The first electronic card is configured to control, in other words, control, the electric motor 16. In addition, the second electronic card is configured to allow the battery 24 to be recharged and, possibly, to access parameterization and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection and, possibly, display elements, not shown. The battery charging elements 24 may be arranged at the level of the second electronic card.

[0150] In the case where the electronic control unit 15 comprises a first electronic card and a second electronic card, not shown, the first electronic card of the electronic control unit 15 may be arranged inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the second electronic card may be arranged inside the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the torque support 21 may comprise a cover, not shown. Furthermore, the second electronic card may be arranged inside a housing formed between a portion of the torque support 21 and the cover.

[0151] The installation 100 further comprises at least one mobile terminal 33.

[0152] Here, the mobile terminal 33 may be the local control unit 12 and comprise all or part of the elements constituting the latter.

[0153] Preferably, the mobile terminal 33 is a smart phone, also called a “Smartphone” in English or a touchscreen tablet.

[0154] Preferably again, the mobile terminal 33 is a configuration tool.

[0155] The configuration tool 33 can thus be any mobile device configured to implement a method for configuring the motorized drive device 5 of the occultation device 3 for the installation 100, as described below. To this end, the configuration tool comprises the hardware and / or software elements implementing the method that is the subject of the invention.

[0156] The mobile terminal 33 comprises at least the controller 35 and a photographic device 37, in particular a digital device.

[0157] Advantageously, the photographic apparatus 37 of the mobile terminal 33 is a camera, in particular a digital one.

[0158] Advantageously, the photographic apparatus 37 of the mobile terminal 33 comprises an image sensor, not shown.

[0159] Advantageously, the image sensor of the camera 37 of the mobile terminal 33 is a CCD sensor (acronym for the English term “Charged Couple Device”). Furthermore, the image sensor of the camera 37 of the mobile terminal 33 is configured to transform light signals into electrical signals.

[0160] Advantageously, the mobile terminal 33 further comprises an orientation detection device 38.

[0161] Advantageously, the orientation detection device 38 of the mobile terminal 33 comprises a gyroscope.

[0162] Alternatively, the orientation detection device 38 of the mobile terminal 33 comprises a magnetometer, which can be combined with an accelerometer and / or with a gyroscope.

[0163] The mobile terminal 33 further comprises a positioning device 39, for example a satellite positioning device.

[0164] Here, the mobile terminal 33 comprises the second communication module 36, as described previously with reference to the local control unit 12, as well as the selection 14 and display 34 elements. This second communication module 36 allows it to exchange in particular parameterization information with the electromechanical actuator 11, according to the method which will be described below.

[0165] Advantageously, the installation 100 further comprises a sunshine sensor 43, in particular a single sunshine sensor 43 for a facade of the building or for the building. Furthermore, the electronic control unit 15 is configured to control, in other words command, the electromechanical actuator 11 or, possibly, a plurality of electromechanical actuators 11, as a function of at least one value of at least one sunshine condition coming from the sunshine sensor 43.

[0166] Alternatively, the electronic control unit 15 is configured to control, in other words command, the electromechanical actuator 11, as a function of at least one value of at least one sunlight condition coming from the server 28.

[0167] The mobile terminal 33 or the installation 100 comprise all the hardware and / or software elements necessary for implementing the configuration method which is the subject of the invention, as described below. The elements may include software modules.

[0168] We will now describe, with reference to [Fig. 4], an embodiment of a method for configuring the motorized drive device 5 for the occultation device 3 of the closing, occultation or solar protection installation 100 according to the invention and shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0169] In practice, the creation of a closing, concealment or solar protection installation 100 comprises several steps carried out by different parties. Firstly, an installer must come on site or at least retrieve a set of parameters linked to the building and the future location of the roll-up screen 2. The installer also offers its client various options, such as references for fabrics, electromechanical actuators or control points and sensors. The set of parameters includes, for example: - the dimensions of the window or glazing in front of which you wish to place the screen, - the reference, - the desired length of the canvas, - the desired thickness of the canvas, - the diameter of the winding tube, - the preferred position desired by the customer (for example as a percentage of the stroke in %), - possibly, an appropriate actuator reference, - possibly, a direction of rotation depending on a recommended right / left assembly for example, depending on the position of the power supply arrival for example or depending on a box asymmetry or depending on any practical choice of positioning the actuator head, on the right or on the left).

[0170] Some or all of these parameters are listed in a purchase order or manufacturing order that the installer will transmit, possibly separately to a manufacturer of fabrics for blackout screens and / or to a manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, or to an original equipment manufacturer (otherwise known in English as "Original Equipment Manufacturer" or "OEM"), that is to say an intermediary company whose commercial purpose is to sell the products of a manufacturer, for example here the fabric manufacturer, the manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, the manufacturer of accessories, to end customers. We can also speak of an integrator as equivalent to the original equipment manufacturer in this context.

[0171] Indeed, the design of a concealment device is generally made to measure and must therefore be adapted to each installation.

[0172] The installer retrieves the data linked to the installation and uses a dedicated application to generate a purchase order or manufacturing order, a document containing an encrypted and / or graphic code integrating all the parameters required for the installation.

[0173] The original equipment manufacturer or OEM, or in other words integrator, retrieves this document, the elements necessary for the implementation of the manufacturing order, such as the fabric cut to size, the winding tube, an electromechanical actuator of the recommended type and prepares the assembly in accordance with the manufacturing order.

[0174] The configuration method then comprises the following steps. It can be implemented by the integrator using a configuration tool 33, of the mobile terminal type.

[0175] In a first step SI 10, the parameters of the installation provided in the manufacturing order are acquired. The acquisition can be carried out by any means. In particular, the integrator can enter one or more codes (corresponding to the different parameters) in the configuration tool 33, for example by entering it or by entering them using a keyboard. Preferably, the parameter(s) are contained in the code(s) which are encrypted and / or graphic, in particular in a QR code, which is scanned by the integrator, using the configuration tool 33.

[0176] This first step can be broken down into several parameter acquisitions, in particular, in a first sub-step, a cross-section dimension data of the winding tube 4 of the roll-up screen 2 is acquired, such as the outer radius or the outer diameter of the winding tube 4 of the roll-up screen 2.

[0177] In a second sub-step, data on the length of the roll-up screen 2 is acquired. Here, the concepts of length of the roll-up screen 2 and stroke length of the roll-up screen 2 between its lowermost position and its uppermost position can be distinguished. In a third sub-step, data on the thickness of the roll-up screen 2 is acquired, in particular data on the thickness of a fabric constituting the roll-up screen 2.

[0178] The various data mentioned above with reference to the first, second and third sub-steps may be contained in the same code, in particular the same encrypted and / or graphic code. The various data mentioned above may therefore be entered or read or scanned simultaneously.

[0179] In a second step S120, at least one type of data from the electromechanical actuator 11 is acquired. The acquisition can be carried out by any means. In particular, an installer or a user can enter such data into the configuration tool 33, for example by entering it using a keyboard. Preferably, the data is contained in a graphic element, in particular in a QR code, which is scanned by the installer or the user, using the configuration tool 33. The graphic element can be on a label of the electromechanical actuator 11 intended to be assembled with the roll-up screen 2.

[0180] The electromechanical actuator type data 11 is advantageously associated with a data item for the number of pulses (or number of elementary rotational movements) per revolution of the winding tube. It is advantageously these pulses which are counted to control the movement of the winding tube. Alternatively, the electromechanical actuator type data 11 can be associated with a data item for the rotation frequency of the winding tube. In such a case, it is possible to control the motor 16 by controlling the duration of its electrical supply. The association between the electromechanical actuator type 11 and the number pulses per revolution of the winding tube or the rotation frequency can be entered into a database that can be queried by the configuration tool 33.

[0181] Advantageously, this step also comprises the acquisition of identification data for the electromechanical actuator, in particular an acquisition of a unique identifier.

[0182] In a third step S130, operating data of the actuator are calculated for this specific installation.

[0183] In a first sub-step S131, the number of rotational revolutions of the winding tube 4 necessary for moving the roll-up screen 2 between a first position of the roll-up screen 2 and a second position of the roll-up screen 2 is calculated.

[0184] One of the first and second positions is a reference position. This reference position can be determined by the roll-up screen coming to a stop. Advantageously, the reference position is an upper end-of-travel position of the roll-up screen in which the roll-up screen comes to a stop on a structure of the installation when the installation is finished. Such an upper end-of-travel position at the stop can be easily determined, in particular by controlling the winding of the roll-up screen 2 until the electromechanical actuator detects resistance. Alternatively, this upper end-of-travel position can correspond to the position of the roll-up screen 2 as prepared for delivery. In this case, no movement of the screen is necessary to determine this reference position.Alternatively, it is sufficient to command a winding of the rolling screen until it reaches a stop position specifically provided by the integrator. This position can then be recorded. In particular, a value of 0 can be assigned to the upper end position. In this first sub-step, the number of turns of the winding tube that will be necessary to move from the reference position to this or these positions to be recorded is determined, depending on the nature of one or more other positions of the rolling screen to be recorded. To do this, a mathematical relationship is used (formula for the length of an Archimedean spiral) giving the length of movement of the rolling screen between a current position of the rolling screen 2 and the reference position of the rolling screen 2, as a function of: . - the total height of the canvas to cover the window (length of travel of the screen or distance separating the upper end position from the lower end position), - the radius of the winding tube 4 in the reference position (i.e. taking into account a possible portion of windable screen already wound on the winding tube in the lower end position), - the number of turns of the winding tube 4 required to move the roll-up screen 2 between the current position and the reference position, and - the thickness of the roll-up screen 2.

[0185] In a second sub-step S132, a number of elementary rotational movements of the electromechanical actuator or the winding tube 4 or a power supply duration of the motor 16 is calculated using the results of steps S110, S120 and S131 in order to determine the power supply which must be supplied to the motor 16 from the reference position so that the roll-up screen moves from this reference position to another stored or defined position. All the positions to be reached can for example be defined or determined by a number of elementary rotational movements of the electromechanical actuator or the winding tube 4 necessary for moving the roll-up element to or from the reference position.

[0186] The relationship between the number of elementary rotational movements (or possibly the duration of power supply to the motor) is not linear, but follows a substantially parabolic curve as defined by the relationship mentioned above.

[0187] For example, for a canvas: - can be rolled up on a winding tube with a radius of 3 cm, - movable 3 m between the end stops, and - having a thickness of 0.35 mm, approximately 14.6 turns of the winding tube must be applied, corresponding to approximately 4400 elementary rotational movements at a rate of 300 impulses per turn, to move from one end stop to the other.

[0188] In a third sub-step S133, a number of elementary rotational movements defining a preferred or desired position of the user is possibly calculated, which corresponds to a partial unwinding of the rollable screen 2. Indeed, if a user decides to configure an intermediate position at 70% of the total stroke (ratio of the distance from the upper end-of-stroke position to the intermediate position over the length of the stroke equal to 70%), it is necessary to apply approximately 3080 elementary rotational movements at a rate of 300 pulses per revolution of the winding tube, to move from the upper end-of-stroke to the intermediate position and 1320 elementary rotational movements at a rate of 300 pulses per revolution of the winding tube, to move from the lower end-of-stroke to the intermediate position.

[0189] In a fourth step S140, the calculated data (in terms of number of elementary rotational movements or power supply duration) are transmitted to the electromechanical actuator, in particular the configuration tool 33 transmits to the electromechanical actuator, making it possible to define the different recorded positions, such as the upper end position, the lower end position and any possible intermediate position(s).

[0190] In particular, this transfer of calculated data is possible by identifying the electromechanical actuator by the identification data of the electromechanical actuator, in particular the unique identifier, acquired during step S120 and by exchanging this data between the configuration tool 33 and the identified electromechanical actuator 11. With the knowledge of the type of electromechanical actuator, the configuration tool can: - calculate the relevant data for the proper functioning of this electromechanical actuator in the installation 100, and - format this data so that it is interpreted correctly and stored in the right places in the electromechanical actuator.

[0191] With the data from the preceding example, the following values ​​can be transmitted to the electromechanical actuator to be stored in memory: - 0 to set the fully rolled up position of the roll-up screen, - 4400 to set the fully unrolled position of the roll-up screen, and - 3080 to set the user's preferred or desired position which corresponds to unrolling the roll-up screen to 70% of its travel.

[0192] The data may be stored in a non-volatile memory of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0193] After this fourth step S140, the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured.

[0194] In a fifth step S150, the electromechanical actuator 11 is placed in a standby state, to possibly save the energy reserve in its battery during storage and transport. In such a standby state, the communication modules of the electromechanical actuator 11 are placed in slow operation, for example with a lower radio signal listening frequency than outside this standby state.

[0195] The configuration tool can be used to switch the electromechanical actuator 11 to standby state at the end of the data transfer step, by sending a corresponding signal from the configuration tool 33 to the electromechanical actuator 11, either automatically or by action of the user of the configuration tool 33 on this tool.

[0196] If the data is stored in a non-volatile memory of the electromechanical actuator 11, the power supply to the electromechanical actuator 11, or to the electronic control unit 15, may even be cut off during storage and transport.

[0197] In a sixth step, generally staggered in time, the closing, concealment or solar protection installation 100 is installed in the building. including the roll-up screen 2. Thus, the installation is finalized by integrating an electromechanical actuator preconfigured during the previous steps into the building.

[0198] The movements of the roll-up screen 2 under the effect of commands from the electromechanical actuator 11 are then defined as a function of this preconfiguration, when the user requests a control unit 14 in order to command a movement of the roll-up screen 2.

[0199] The order of steps S100 and S110 is not important.

[0200] The method of carrying out the configuration method has been described previously applied to a blind whose roll-up screen is made up of a canvas. It can however be applied to other types of blinds such as a ribbon blind, in particular an outdoor Venetian blind.

[0201] The invention allows the configuration of positions of the roll-up screen without the action of moving the screen into a given position necessary for the integrator or installer to be able to record, in the sixth step, this given position as being a configured position. The configuration of the installation is thus simplified. The configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11 can still be carried out at any time as long as the data necessary for defining positions of the screen to be recorded are available.

Claims

Claims

1. Method for configuring a motorized drive device (5) for a concealing device (3) of a closing, concealing or solar protection installation (100) comprising a screen (2) which can be rolled up on a winding tube (4), the motorized drive device (5) comprising an electromechanical actuator (11) intended to be assembled with the rollable screen (2), the configuration method being implemented by a configuration tool (33) and comprising: - a first step (S1 10) of acquiring parameters of the installation associated with a purchase order / manufacturing order; - a second step (S1 20) of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator (11) intended to be used in the installation; - a third step (S1 30) of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator (11) for the parameters specifically acquired during the first step (S1 10);and - a fourth step (S 140) of transferring the calculated operating data to the electromechanical actuator (11).;

2. Configuration method according to the preceding claim, in which the first acquisition step (SI 10) comprises at least: - a sub-step of acquiring data on the cross-section dimension of the winding tube (4) of the rollable screen (2), such as the outer diameter or the outer radius of the winding tube (4) of the rollable screen (2), - a sub-step of acquiring data on the length of the rollable screen (2), - a sub-step of acquiring data on the thickness of the rollable screen (2).

3. Configuration method according to one of the preceding claims, in which the second step (S 120) of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator (11) comprises the acquisition of data of the type of the electromechanical actuator (11).

4. Configuration method according to the preceding claim, in which the second step (S 120) of acquiring parameters relating to the electromechanical actuator (11) comprises the acquisition of a unique identification data of the electromechanical actuator (H).

5. Configuration method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the type data of the electromechanical actuator (11) is associated with data on the number of elementary rotational movements per revolution of the winding tube (4).

6. Configuration method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first acquisition step (S1 10) and / or the second acquisition step (S1 20) comprises a scanning step, in particular a step of scanning a QR code.

7. Configuration method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the third step (S 130) of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator (11) comprises at least: - a sub-step (S 131) of calculating the number of rotational revolutions of the winding tube (4) necessary for moving the windable screen (2) between a first position of the windable screen (2) and a second position of the windable screen (2), - a sub-step (S 132) of calculating a number of elementary rotational movements or a duration of power supply of a motor (16) of the electromechanical actuator (11) between the first and second positions of the windable screen (2).

8. Configuration method according to the preceding claim, in which the third step (S 130) of calculating operating data of the electromechanical actuator (11) comprises a sub-step of calculating a number of pulses defining an intermediate position between the first and second positions of the roll-up screen (2), predefined by a user or by an installer.

9. Configuration method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the calculation step (S 140) uses a mathematical relationship giving the length of movement of the roll-up screen (2) from / to a reference position as a function of: - the radius of the winding tube (4) in the reference position, - the number of turns of the winding tube (4) from / to the reference position, and - the thickness of the roll-up screen.

10. A configuration method according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a fifth step (S 150) in which the electromechanical actuator (11) is placed in a standby state.

11. Configuration tool (33), in particular a smartphone or a tablet, comprising hardware and / or software elements implementing the method according to one of claims 1 to 10, in particular hardware and / or software elements designed to implement the method according to one of claims 1 to 10.

12. Motorized drive device (5) for a concealing device (3) of a closing, concealing installation (100), the device being configured according to the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

13. A computer program product comprising program code instructions recorded on a computer-readable medium for implementing the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 when said program is running on a computer.

14. A computer-readable data storage medium on which is recorded a computer program comprising program code instructions for implementing the method according to one of claims 1 to 10.