Gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, electromechanical actuator and associated shading device

Abstract

Gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, associated electromechanical actuator, and shading device. A gearbox (19) comprises a reduction stage (37), which includes a sun gear (40) and planet gears (63). The sun gear (40) comprises first and second teeth (42, 64), separated by a flange (41). Each planet gear (63) comprises third and fourth teeth (49, 50), arranged side by side at a predetermined distance from each other to form a slot (51). The flange (41) is located inside the slot (51). A second flank of the third tooth (49) and a first flank of the fourth tooth (50) define the slot (51) and each comprise a bearing surface (52). Furthermore, the bearing surfaces (52) are configured to guide the flange (41). Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 7.

Description

Title of the invention: Gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, electromechanical actuator and associated shading device

[0001] The present invention relates to a gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, i.e., a gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, and to an electromechanical actuator for a blinding device, i.e., an electromechanical actuator for a blinding device, comprising such a gearbox. The gearbox is provided with at least one epicyclic reduction stage.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a blackout device comprising a screen driven in movement by such an electromechanical actuator.

[0003] In general, the present invention relates to the field of blackout devices comprising a motorized drive device moving a screen, between at least a first position and at least a second position.

[0004] A motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator of a movable closing, obscuring or sun protection element such as a shutter, a door, a grille, a blind or any other equivalent material, hereinafter referred to as a screen.

[0005] French patent document FR 2 742 834 A1, which describes a gearbox for an electromechanical actuator, is already known. The gearbox comprises an epicyclic reduction stage and a ring gear. The ring gear has internal teeth. The reduction stage comprises a sun pinion, a plurality of planet gears, and a planet carrier. The sun pinion meshes with each planet gear. Each planet gear meshes with the internal teeth of the ring gear. The planet carrier supports each of the rotating planet gears about an axis of rotation. The sun pinion comprises a first set of teeth and a second set of teeth. The first and second sets of teeth are arranged side by side at a predetermined distance from each other and separated by a flange, in a direction defined by an axis of rotation of the sun pinion. Each planet gear comprises a third set of teeth and a fourth set of teeth.The third and fourth teeth are arranged side by side at a predetermined distance from each other, along a direction defined by an axis of rotation of the planet gear, so as to form a slot between the third and fourth teeth. The collar of the sun gear is positioned inside the slot formed between the third and fourth teeth of the planet gear. Each of the third and fourth teeth of each planet gear comprises a first flank and a second flank, the second flank being opposite the first flank. The first and... The second flanks are orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the planet gear. The second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth are arranged opposite each other, along the direction of the axis of rotation of the planet gear. Furthermore, the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth define the slot of the planet gear between them.

[0006] This electromechanical actuator has the disadvantage that the collar of the solar pinion can come into contact with the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion and, consequently, rub against them, during a rotational drive of the solar pinion.

[0007] Consequently, this friction can lead to a loss of efficiency and operating noise of the reduction stage.

[0008] The present invention aims to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a reducer for an electromechanical actuator having at least one epicyclic reduction stage, an electromechanical actuator for a blackout device including such a reducer, and a blackout device including such an electromechanical actuator, making it possible to improve the efficiency and reduce the operating noise of the reduction stage.

[0009] In this regard, the present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a reducer for an electromechanical actuator,

[0010] the reducer comprising at least:

[0011] - an epicycloidal type reduction stage, and

[0012] - a crown, the crown comprising internal teeth,

[0013] the reduction stage comprising at least:

[0014] - a solar pinion,

[0015] - a plurality of satellite pinions, the solar pinion being meshed with each satellite pinion, each satellite pinion being meshed with the internal teeth of the crown gear, and

[0016] - a satellite carrier, the satellite carrier supporting each of the satellite gears in rotation, around an axis of rotation,

[0017] the solar gable comprising:

[0018] - a first set of teeth, and

[0019] - a second set of teeth, the first and second teeth being arranged side by side placed side by side at a predetermined distance from each other and separated by a collar, along a direction defined by an axis of rotation of the solar pinion,

[0020] each satellite pinion comprising:

[0021] - a third set of teeth, and

[0022] - a fourth set of teeth, the third and fourth sets of teeth being arranged side by side side by side at a second predetermined distance from each other, in a direction defined by the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion, so as to form a slot between the third and fourth teeth, the collar of the solar pinion being arranged inside the slot formed between the third and fourth teeth of the satellite pinion,

[0023] each of the third and fourth teeth of each satellite pinion comprising a first flank and a second flank, the second flank being opposite the first flank, the first and second flanks being orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion, the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth being arranged opposite each other, according to the direction of the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion, and the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth defining between them the slot of the satellite pinion.

[0024] According to the invention, the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth each comprise a bearing surface. The bearing surfaces formed on the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth are configured to guide the collar of the sun gear, along the direction of the axis of rotation of the sun gear. Furthermore, each of the bearing surfaces is defined by a surface offset by a non-zero distance from a surface constituting the second flank of the third tooth or the first flank of the fourth tooth towards the inside of the slot, along the direction of the axis of rotation of the sun gear.

[0025] Thus, the collar of the solar pinion can come into contact and, consequently, rub against the bearing surfaces protruding from the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion, during a rotational drive of the solar pinion, without rubbing against the second flank of the third tooth and the first flank of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion.

[0026] In other words, the solar pinion is recentered by the bearing surfaces provided on the second side of the third tooth and the first side of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion, and not directly by the second side of the third tooth and the first side of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion.

[0027] In this way, the presence of the bearing surfaces provided on the second side of the third tooth and the first side of the fourth tooth of each satellite pinion makes it possible to improve the efficiency and reduce the operating noise of the reduction stage.

[0028] In addition, this solution makes it possible to reduce the level of quality requirement of the solar pinion and the satellite pinions, by reducing the requirement on the geometric defects of the flanks of the third and fourth teeth of the satellite pinions and on the collar of the solar pinion.

[0029] In this way, the manufacture of the solar pinion and satellite pinions is facilitated and less expensive.

[0030] According to an advantageous feature of the invention, the first and second teeth are straight teeth. In addition, the third and fourth teeth are straight teeth.

[0031] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the second toothing is angularly offset by half a step relative to the first toothing, around the axis of rotation of the solar pinion.

[0032] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the bearing surfaces correspond respectively to an overthickness relative to the second flank of the third tooth and relative to the first flank of the fourth tooth, extending along the direction of the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion and along a radial direction to the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion.

[0033] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the reducer further comprises an input shaft. The first toothing of the solar pinion comprises a first part and a second part. The teeth of the second part of the first toothing are truncated. Furthermore, the second part of the first toothing constitutes the input shaft of the reducer.

[0034] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the first predetermined distance corresponds to a width of the collar. Furthermore, the second predetermined distance corresponds to a width of the slot.

[0035] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, each of the bearing surfaces has a cylindrical shape extending respectively from the second flank of the third tooth or the first flank of the fourth tooth towards the inside of the slot, along the direction of the axis of rotation of the satellite pinion.

[0036] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to an electromechanical actuator for a blackout device,

[0037] the electromechanical actuator comprising at least:

[0038] - a casing,

[0039] - an electric motor, and

[0040] - a reducer according to the invention and as mentioned above, the reducer being coupled with the electric motor,

[0041] the electric motor and the reducer being housed inside the casing.

[0042] This electromechanical actuator has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the reducer according to the invention.

[0043] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the electromechanical actuator further comprises a torque transmission device. The torque transmission device includes a housing. Furthermore, the first The teeth of the solar pinion are inserted inside a housing shape of the torque transmission device.

[0044] According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a blocking device,

[0045] the blocking device comprising at least:

[0046] - a screen, and

[0047] - an electromechanical actuator according to the invention and as mentioned above- above, the screen is driven in movement by the electromechanical actuator.

[0048] This occulting device has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above, in relation to the electromechanical actuator according to the invention.

[0049] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples and in which:

[0050] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] is a schematic cross-sectional view of an installation including a blackout device conforming to an embodiment of the invention;

[0051] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective view of the installation illustrated in the [Fig.l];

[0052] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic perspective view of a device motorized drive of the installation illustrated in figures 1 and 2, this motorized drive device comprising an electromechanical actuator according to the invention and a winding tube;

[0053] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in [Fig.3], according to a cutting plane passing through an axis of rotation of the electromechanical actuator, this schematic cross-sectional view being interrupted locally at the level of a part of the electromechanical actuator;

[0054] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a first schematic perspective and exploded view of a part of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in [Fig.4], showing an electric motor, a cardan joint, a reducer according to the invention and an output shaft;

[0055] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a second schematic perspective and exploded view of a part of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in figures 4 and 5, showing the cardan joint, the reducer and, more particularly, a first reduction stage, and the output shaft;

[0056] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a schematic cross-sectional view, in detail and at a larger scale, corresponding to box VII of [Fig.4], of a part of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in figures 4 to 6, showing the cardan joint and the first reduction stage;

[0057] [Fig-8] [Fig.8] is a schematic perspective view of part of the first reduction stage illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, showing a solar pinion and satellite pinions;

[0058] [Fig.9] [Fig.9] is a schematic perspective view of one of the pinions satellites of the first reduction stage illustrated in Figures 6 to 8; and

[0059] [Fig. 10] [Fig. 10] is a schematic perspective view of the solar pinion of the first reduction stage illustrated in figures 6 to 8.

[0060] First, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, an installation 6 comprising a closing, shading, or solar protection device 3 according to an embodiment of the invention is described. This installation 6, installed in a building B, has an opening 1, in which a window or door (not shown) is located. This installation 6 is equipped with a screen 2 belonging to the closing, shading, or solar protection device 3, in particular a motorized blind.

[0061] The closing, shading or sun protection device 3 is hereinafter referred to as the "shading device". The shading device 3 comprises the screen 2.

[0062] The blackout device 3 may be a blind, in particular a blind comprising a roll-up fabric, a blind comprising a pleated or honeycomb screen, or a blind with adjustable slats, or a roller shutter. The present invention applies to all types of blackout devices.

[0063] Here, the installation 6 includes the occulting device 3.

[0064] A roller blind conforming to an embodiment of the invention is described with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0065] The occulting device 3 includes a motorized drive device 5. The motorized drive device 5 includes an electromechanical actuator 11 illustrated in figures 3 to 6.

[0066] The screen 2 is configured to be moved, in other words is moved, by means of the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0067] Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 and, consequently, the obscuring device 3 further comprises a winding tube 4. In addition, the winding tube 4 is arranged so as to be driven in rotation by the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0068] Here, the screen 2 is rollable onto the winding tube 4.

[0069] Thus, the screen 2 of the occulting device 3 is wound on 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.

[0070] In this way, the screen 2 is mobile between a rolled-up position, in particular high, and an unrolled position, in particular low, and vice versa.

[0071] The screen 2 of the shading device 3 is a closing, shading and / or sun protection screen, rolling and unrolling around the winding tube 4, the inner diameter of which is greater than the outer diameter of the electromechanical actuator 11, so that the electromechanical actuator 11 can be inserted into the winding tube 4, when assembling the shading device 3.

[0072] Advantageously, the occultation device 3 includes a retaining device 9, 23.

[0073] Advantageously, the retaining device 9, 23 can include two supports 23. A support 23 is disposed at each end of the winding tube 4, particularly in an assembled configuration of the blackout device 3.

[0074] Thus, the winding tube 4 is held by means of the supports 23. Only one of the supports 23 is visible in [Fig. 1] and they are not shown in [Fig. 2]. The supports 23 allow the shading device 3 to be mechanically connected to the structure of building B, in particular to a wall M of building B.

[0075] Advantageously, the retaining device 9, 23 may include a box 9. In addition, the winding tube 4 and at least part of the screen 2 are housed inside the box 9, in particular in the assembled configuration of the blackout device 3.

[0076] Generally, the box 9 is positioned above the opening 1, or in the upper part of the opening 1.

[0077] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.1], the supports 23 are also housed inside the box 9.

[0078] Advantageously, the box 9 comprises two cheeks 10, as illustrated in [Fig.2]. One cheek 10 is disposed at each end of the box 9, in particular in the assembled configuration of the shading device 3.

[0079] Alternatively, shown in [Fig.2], the winding tube 4 is held via the box 9, in particular via the cheeks 10 of the box 9, without using supports, such as the supports 23 mentioned above.

[0080] Advantageously, the shading device 3 can also include two side guides 26, as illustrated only in [Fig. 2]. Each side guide 26 includes a groove 29. Each groove 29 of one of the side guides 26 cooperates, that is to say, is configured to cooperate, with a side edge 2a of the screen 2, particularly in the assembled configuration of the shading device 3, so as to guide the screen 2 during the winding and unwinding of the screen 2 around the winding tube 4.

[0081] The electromechanical actuator 11 is, for example, of the tubular type. This allows the winding tube 4 to be rotated around an axis of rotation. X, so as to move, in particular unroll or roll up, the screen 2 of the occultation device 3.

[0082] In an assembled state of the occulting device 3, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.

[0083] Advantageously, the occulting device 3 further includes a load bar 8 for exerting tension on the screen 2.

[0084] The roller blind, which forms the blackout device 3, comprises a fabric, forming the screen 2 of the roller blind 3. A first end of the screen 2, in particular the upper end of the screen 2, in the assembled configuration of the blackout device 3, is fixed to the roller tube 4. In addition, a second end of the screen 2, in particular the lower end of the screen 2, in the assembled configuration of the blackout device 3, is fixed to the load bar 8.

[0085] Here, the fabric forming the screen 2 is made from a textile material.

[0086] In one embodiment, not shown, the first end of the screen 2 presents a hem through which a rod, in particular made of plastic, is placed. This hem, made at the first end of the screen 2, is obtained by means of a seam in the fabric forming the screen 2. When assembling the screen 2 onto the winding tube 4, the hem and the rod located at the first end of the screen 2 are inserted by sliding into a groove, not shown, made on the external face of the winding tube 4, in particular along the entire length of the winding tube 4, so as to secure the screen 2 to the winding tube 4 and to allow the screen 2 to be wound and unwound around the winding tube 4.

[0087] The method of attaching the screen 2 to the winding tube 4 is not limiting and may vary. It may be implemented, for example, by means of an adhesive or one or more joints attached, in particular by screwing or riveting, to the winding tube 4.

[0088] Regardless of the embodiment, the first end of the screen 2 is positioned at the level of the retaining device 9, 23.

[0089] In the case of a roller blind, the rolled-up high position corresponds to a predetermined upper end position, or to the weight bar 8 of the screen 2 being pressed against an edge of the casing 9 of the roller blind 3, and the unrolled low position corresponds to a predetermined lower end position, or to the weight bar 8 of the screen 2 being pressed against a threshold 7 of the opening 1, or to the complete unrolling of the screen 2.

[0090] Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit. The control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 12 or a central control unit 13.

[0091] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 can be connected, by wired or wireless link, with the central control unit 13.

[0092] Advantageously, the central control unit 13 can control the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units distributed throughout building B.

[0093] The motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute movement commands, in particular unwinding or rolling, of the screen 2 of the blackout device 3, which can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.

[0094] The installation 6 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.

[0095] Control means for the electromechanical actuator 11, enabling the movement of the screen 2 of the occulting device 3, are constituted by at least one control unit 15, in particular an electronic control unit.

[0096] This control unit 15 belongs to the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, to the electromechanical actuator 11. It is capable of starting up the electric motor 16 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, of enabling the supply of electrical energy to the electric motor 16.

[0097] Thus, the control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described previously.

[0098] The control means for the electromechanical actuator 11 include hardware and / or software means.

[0099] By way of non-limiting example, the material means may include at least one microcontroller 30, as illustrated in [Fig.2].

[0100] Advantageously, the control unit 15 further comprises a first communication module 27, as illustrated in [Fig.2], in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being issued 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.

[0101] Advantageously, the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15 is of the wireless type. In particular, the first communication module 27 is configured to receive radio control commands.

[0102] Advantageously, the first communication module 27 can also, or alternatively, allow the reception of control orders transmitted by wired means.

[0103] Advantageously, the control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can be in communication with a station meteorological station located inside building B or outside building B, including, in particular, one or more sensors that can be configured to determine, for example, temperature, brightness, or wind speed, in the case where the meteorological station is located outside building B.

[0104] Advantageously, the 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 that can be connected to the server 28.

[0105] The control unit 15 can be operated from the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13. The local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 is equipped with a control keypad. The control keypad of the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13 includes one or more selection elements 14 and, optionally, one or more display elements 34.

[0106] By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may be pushbuttons and / or touch-sensitive keys. The display elements may be light-emitting diodes and / or a display, for example LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or TFT (Thin Film Transistor). The selection and display elements may also be implemented using a touchscreen.

[0107] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 includes at least a second communication module 36.

[0108] Thus, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13 is configured to transmit, in other words, sends out, control orders, in particular by wireless means, for example radioelectric, and / or by wired means.

[0109] In addition, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13 can also be configured to receive, in other words receives, control orders, in particular through the same means.

[0110] Advantageously, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15.

[0111] Thus, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13 exchanges control commands with the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.

[0112] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 is a control point, which may be fixed or portable. A fixed control point may be a control box intended to be fixed to a face of the wall M of the building B or to a face of a fixed frame of a window or door. A portable control point may be a remote control, a smartphone, or a tablet.

[0113] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 further includes a controller 35.

[0114] The motorized drive device 5, in particular the control unit 15, is preferably configured to execute movement commands, in particular closing and opening, of the screen 2 of the shading device 3. These commands can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or by the central control unit 13.

[0115] The motorized drive device 5 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a command order corresponding to a press on the or one of the selection elements 14 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13.

[0116] Advantageously, the blackout installation 6 further includes at least one sensor, not shown.

[0117] Advantageously, the sensor includes at least one second communication module 36, such as that described with reference to the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13. In addition, the second communication module 36 of the sensor is configured to communicate, that is to say, communicates, with the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15.

[0118] Advantageously, the sensor can be, for example, an illuminance sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor or a wind sensor.

[0119] Thus, the motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically by receiving a control order corresponding to at least one signal from the sensor.

[0120] In addition or alternatively, the motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically by receiving a command order corresponding to at least one signal from a clock, not shown, of the control unit 15, in particular the microcontroller 30.

[0121] In addition or alternatively, the sensor and / or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.

[0122] The motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11, belonging to [the motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11], belonging to [the motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11], is now described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 to 6. to installation 6 and, more particularly, to the occultation device 3 illustrated in figures 1 and 2.

[0123] The electromechanical actuator 11 comprises a housing 17, in particular tubular, an electric motor 16 and a reducer 19.

[0124] The reducer 19 is coupled, in other words is configured to be coupled, with the electric motor 16, in particular in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0125] Here, the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19 are housed, in other words mounted, inside the casing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0126] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 comprises a rotor 16a and a stator 16b, as illustrated in [Fig.4].

[0127] Here, the rotor 16a and the stator 16b are positioned coaxially around the axis of rotation X, which is also the axis of rotation of the winding tube 4 in the mounted configuration of the motorized drive device 5.

[0128] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 can be of the electronically commutated brushless type, also called "BLDC" (acronym for the Anglo-Saxon term BrushLess Direct Current) or "permanent magnet synchronous", of the direct current type or of the asynchronous type.

[0129] Advantageously, the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 includes a shaft 53.

[0130] Here, the housing 17 is hollow. The housing 17 comprises a first end 17a and a second end 17b. The second end 17b is opposite the first end 17a.

[0131] Here, the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is cylindrical in shape, in particular of revolution around the axis of rotation X, and is open at each of its ends 17a, 17b.

[0132] Advantageously, the housing 17 is a tube having a circular cross-section.

[0133] Here, the housing 17 is made of a metallic material.

[0134] The material of the electromechanical actuator housing is not limiting and may be different. In particular, it may be a plastic material.

[0135] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a ring 24, which can also be called a sleeve, as illustrated in [Fig.4].

[0136] The crown 24 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, in the vicinity of the first end 17a of the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0137] Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 and, more particularly, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises an electrical power cable 18, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 4.

[0138] Advantageously, the control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the power supply cable 18 electrically connected to at least one source of electrical power supply, not shown, which may be, for example, an electrical power supply network, in particular from the mains or known as "PoE" (acronym for the Anglo-Saxon term Power over Ethernet), and / or to a battery, which may be rechargeable, in particular by means of a photovoltaic panel and / or a charger, not shown, or through the electrical power supply network.

[0139] Thus, the power supply cable 18 allows the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, to be supplied with electrical energy from the source(s) of electrical power supply.

[0140] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises an output shaft 20. In addition, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is disposed, that is to say, is configured to be disposed, in the vicinity of the second end 17b of the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0141] Advantageously, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is disposed inside the winding tube 4 and at least partly outside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0142] Advantageously, one end of the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is projecting from the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular from the second end 17b of the housing 17.

[0143] Advantageously, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive in rotation a connecting element, not shown, which is connected to the winding tube 4. The connecting element is, for example, in the form of a wheel. This connecting element is rotationally fixed, about the axis of rotation X, to both the output shaft 20 and the winding tube 4.

[0144] When the electromechanical actuator 11 is switched on, the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19 drive the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 into rotation. In addition, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 drives the winding tube 4 into rotation via the connecting element.

[0145] Thus, the winding tube 4 causes the screen 2 of the occulting device 3 to rotate, so as to open or close the opening 1.

[0146] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a brake 25.

[0147] The brake 25 is configured to brake and / or to lock the shaft of output 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, so as to regulate the rotation speed of the winding tube 4, during a movement of the screen 2, and to keep the winding tube 4 blocked, when the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically deactivated.

[0148] Advantageously, the brake 25 is housed, in other words mounted, inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0149] Here, brake 25 is a spring brake.

[0150] The reducer 19 includes at least one reduction stage 37, 38, 39. The reduction stage 37, 38, 39, one of the reduction stages 37, 38, 39 or each of the reduction stages 37, 38, 39 is of epicycloidal type.

[0151] Here and as illustrated in [Fig. 4], the reducer 19 comprises three reduction stages 37, 38, 39. Each of the three reduction stages 37, 38, 39 is of the epicyclic type. The three reduction stages 37, 38, 39 are hereafter referred to as the first reduction stage 37, the second reduction stage 38, and the third reduction stage 39.

[0152] The number of reduction stages of the reducer is not limited. The number of reduction stages can be one, two, or four or more.

[0153] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.4], the brake 25 is configured to be disposed, in other words is disposed, between two reduction stages 37, 38, 39, in particular between the first reduction stage 37 and the second reduction stage 38 of the reducer 19, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0154] Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises a first end 19a and a second end 19b. The second end 19b is opposite the first end 19a. The first end 19a of the reducer 19 is positioned opposite the electric motor 16, that is, faces the electric motor 16, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the second end 19b of the reducer 19 is positioned opposite the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, that is, faces the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0155] Here, the first reduction stage 37 is arranged at the first end 19a of the reducer 19. The third reduction stage 39 is arranged at the second end 19b of the reducer 19. In addition, the second reduction stage 38 is arranged between the first reduction stage 37 and the third reduction stage 39 and, more particularly, between the brake 25 and the third reduction stage 39.

[0156] One or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 includes a solar pinion 40 and a plurality of satellite pinions 63, which may, for example, be three in number.

[0157] The solar pinion 40 and the satellite pinions 63 of the first reduction stage 37 can be referred to as the first solar pinion and the first satellite pinions. The solar pinion and the satellite pinions of the second reduction stage 38 can be referred to as the second solar pinion and the second satellite pinions. Furthermore, the solar pinion and the satellite pinions of the third reduction stage 39 can be referred to as the third solar pinion and the third satellite pinions.

[0158] X19 is denoted as an axis of rotation of the reducer 19.

[0159] X40 is denoted as an axis of rotation of the or of each solar pinion 40.

[0160] X63 is denoted as an axis of rotation of each satellite pinion 63.

[0161] The rotation axis X40 of the solar pinion 40 coincides with the axis of rotation X19 of the reducer 19. Therefore, the axis of rotation X40 and the axis of rotation X19 are represented by the same axis line in the figures.

[0162] Advantageously, the satellite gears 63 of the or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 are regularly distributed around the axis of rotation XI9.

[0163] The number of planetary gears in the first, second, and third reduction stages is not limited and may vary. The number of planetary gears in a reduction stage may be two or more.

[0164] In the first or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39, the solar pinion 40 is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with each satellite pinion 63 of this reduction stage 37, 38, 39, in particular in an assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0165] Advantageously, in the first or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39, the satellite gears 63 are identical, at least by groups of satellite gears of a reduction stage 37, 38, 39.

[0166] Advantageously, in the first or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39, the rotation axes X63 of the satellite gears 63 are eccentric with respect to the rotation axis X19 of the reducer 19 and, more particularly, with respect to the rotation axis X40 of the solar pinion 40 of this reduction stage 37, 38, 39, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0167] Thus, for a given reduction stage 37, 38, 39, the axis of rotation X63 of each satellite pinion 63 is parallel to, and radially offset from, the axis of rotation X19 of the reducer 19 and, more particularly, parallel to, and radially offset from, the axis of rotation X40 of the solar pinion 40.

[0168] Advantageously, the reducer 19 further comprises an input shaft 43.

[0169] Advantageously, the solar gable 40 of the first reduction stage 37 comprises a tree 59.

[0170] Advantageously, the reducer 19 further comprises an output shaft 58.

[0171] Here, the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, inside the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0172] In an alternative, not shown, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 constitutes the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19. In other words, in this case, the parts 20 and 58 are formed by a single monobloc piece.

[0173] Advantageously, the input shaft 43 and the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 are coaxial, in other words, are configured to be coaxial, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0174] Thus, the input shaft 43 and the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 are arranged along the same axis of rotation X19, which is also the axis of rotation of the reducer 19, in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0175] The reducer 19 further comprises at least one crown 65. The crown or each of the crowns 65 comprises an internal toothing 32.

[0176] Advantageously, each satellite pinion 63 of the or of each reduction stage 37, 38, 39 includes a tooth 72, hereafter referred to as the fifth tooth.

[0177] Here, the reducer 19 comprises two crowns 65. One of the two crowns 65 is formed by the grouping of a second ring of the second reduction stage 38 with a third ring of the third reduction stage 39. Each of the planetary gears 63 of the second and third reduction stages 38, 39, in this case the fifth toothing 72 of each of the planetary gears 63, is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with the same ring 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of this ring 65, in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. In this case, this single ring 65, shown in [Fig.4], belongs to both the second and third reduction stages 38, 39.Each of the satellite gears 63 of the first reduction stage 37, in this case the fifth tooth 72 of each of these satellite gears 63, is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with the other ring 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of the other ring 65, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. Furthermore, in this case, the other ring 65, shown in figures 4, 6 and 7, is formed by the first ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37.

[0178] Advantageously, the first ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37 is made of either steel or plastic.

[0179] By way of non-limiting example, the steel of the first ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37 is sintered steel.

[0180] By way of non-limiting example, the plastic material of the first ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37 is Polybutylene Terephthalate, also called PBT, polyacetal, also called POM, PolyAmide 6, also called polycaprolactam or PA 6, PolyAmide 6.6, also called polyhexamethylene adipamide or PA 6.6.

[0181] In an alternative, not shown, one of the two crowns 65 is formed by combining a first crown from the first reduction stage 37 with a second crown from the second reduction stage 38. Each of the planetary gears 63 of the first and second reduction stages 37, 38, in this case the fifth toothing 72 of each of the planetary gears 63, is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with the same crown 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of this crown 65, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. In this case, this single crown 65 belongs to both the first and second reduction stages 37, 38.Each of the satellite gears 63 of the third reduction stage 39, in this case the fifth tooth 72 of each of these satellite gears 63, is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with the other ring 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of the other ring 65, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. Furthermore, in this case, the other ring 65 is formed by the third ring 65 of the third reduction stage 39.

[0182] In an alternative, not shown, the reducer 19 comprises three ring gears 65. The three ring gears 65 can be called the first ring gear, second ring gear, and third ring gear. Each planet gear 63 of each of the first, second, and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39, in this case the fifth tooth 72 of each of the planet gears 63, is meshed, that is to say, is configured to mesh, with the ring gear 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of the ring gear 65, of this reduction stage 37, 38, 39, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. In this case, the first, second, and third ring gears 65 belong respectively to the first, second, and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39.

[0183] In another variant, not shown, the reducer 19 comprises a single ring gear 65. In this case, each planetary pinion 63 of each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39, in this case the fifth tooth 72 of each of the planetary pinions 63, is meshed, in other words is configured to mesh, with the single ring gear 65, in this case with the internal teeth 32 of the single ring gear 65, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19. In this case, this single ring gear 65 belongs to both the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39.

[0184] Each of the first, second, and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 further comprises a satellite carrier 66. Each satellite carrier 66 supports, In other words, it is configured to support each of the satellite gears 63 in rotation, around the axis of rotation X63, particularly in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0185] Advantageously, each satellite pinion 63 of the or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 comprises a shaft 57, as illustrated in [Fig.7].

[0186] Advantageously, the shaft 59 of the solar pinion 40 is mounted freely for rotation inside the satellite carrier 66 of the or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39. In addition, the shaft 57 of each satellite pinion 63 is mounted freely for rotation inside the satellite carrier 66 of the or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39.

[0187] Advantageously, the planet carrier 66 of the first reduction stage 37 includes a coupling interface 67. In addition, the coupling interface 67 of the planet carrier 66 of the first reduction stage 38 cooperates, in other words is configured to cooperate, either with an input coupling interface 68 of the brake 25, or with the solar pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0188] Here, the coupling interface 67 of the planet carrier 66 of the first reduction stage 37 is an internal gear. The input coupling interface 68 of the brake 25 is an external gear. Furthermore, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the coupling interface 67 of the planet carrier 66 of the first reduction stage 37 meshes, that is to say, is configured to mesh, either with the input coupling interface 68 of the brake 25, or with the sun pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38, in particular with a first gear 42 of the sun pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38.

[0189] Thus, the coupling interface 67 of the planet carrier 66 of the first reduction stage 37 allows to receive and transmit a torque from the electric motor 16 and, in this case, from the first reduction stage 37 to the brake 25 or to the second reduction stage 39.

[0190] In the example embodiment illustrated in [Fig.4], the brake 25 includes an output coupling interface 69. In addition, the output coupling interface 69 of the brake 25 cooperates, that is to say, is configured to cooperate, with the solar pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0191] Here, the output coupling interface 69 of the brake 25 is an internal gear. Furthermore, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the output coupling interface 69 of the brake 25 meshes, or is configured to mesh, with the solar pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38, in particular with the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 of the second reduction stage 38.

[0192] Thus, the output coupling interface 69 of the brake 25 allows to receive and transmit a torque from the electric motor 16 and, in this case, from the brake 25 to the second reduction stage 39.

[0193] Advantageously, the planet carrier 66 of the second reduction stage 38 includes a coupling interface 60. In addition, the coupling interface 60 of the planet carrier 66 of the second reduction stage 38 cooperates, in other words is configured to cooperate, with the solar pinion 40 of the third reduction stage 39, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0194] Here, the coupling interface 60 of the planet carrier 66 of the second reduction stage 38 is an internal toothing. Furthermore, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the coupling interface 60 of the planet carrier 66 of the second reduction stage 38 meshes, that is to say, is configured to mesh, with the solar pinion 40 of the third reduction stage 39, in particular with the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 of the third reduction stage 39.

[0195] Thus, the coupling interface 60 of the satellite carrier 66 of the second reduction stage 38 allows to receive and transmit a torque from the electric motor 16 and, in this case, from the second reduction stage 38 to the third reduction stage 39.

[0196] Advantageously, the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 includes a coupling interface 70. In addition, the coupling interface 70 of the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 cooperates, in other words is configured to cooperate, with another coupling interface 71 of the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0197] Here, the coupling interface 70 of the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 is an internal gear. The other coupling interface 71 of the output shaft 20 is an external gear. Furthermore, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, the coupling interface 70 of the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 meshes, that is, is configured to mesh, with the other coupling interface 71 of the output shaft 20.

[0198] Thus, the coupling interface 70 of the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 allows for the reception and transmission of torque from the electric motor 16 and, in this case, from the third reduction stage 39 to the output shaft 20. In this case, the coupling interface 70 of the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 constitutes the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19.

[0199] Advantageously, the satellite carrier 66 of the or each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 is made of plastic material.

[0200] By way of non-limiting example, the plastic material of the satellite carrier 66 of the or of each of the first, second and third reduction stages 37, 38, 39 is polybutylene terephthalate, also called PBT, or polyacetal, also called POM.

[0201] Advantageously, the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 is integral with the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19.

[0202] Thus, the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 is driven in rotation, in particular via the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39, when the input shaft 43 of the reducer 19 is driven in rotation, in particular during an electrical activation of the electric motor 16 causing the rotor 16a to be driven in rotation.

[0203] Here, the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 and the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 form a single piece, in particular the coupling interface 70, which can be made, for example, by sintering. This piece can be made, in particular, of a plastic or metallic material.

[0204] In an alternative, not shown, the planet carrier 66 of the third reduction stage 39 and the output shaft 58 of the reducer 19 form two separate parts. In this case, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the two parts are connected, that is to say, are configured to be connected, together by means of removable fastening elements. By way of non-limiting examples, the fastening elements may be of the snap-fit ​​or screw type.

[0205] Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises a first hood 44 and a second hood 45. The first hood 44 is disposed at the first end 19a of the reducer 19. Furthermore, the second hood 45 is disposed at the second end 19b of the reducer 19.

[0206] Here, the first cover 44 and the ring gear 65 of the first reduction stage 37 form two separate parts. In this case, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the two parts are connected, that is to say, configured to be connected together, either by press-fitting, overmolding, or by means of removable fasteners. By way of non-limiting examples, the fasteners may be of the snap-fit ​​or screw type. Furthermore, the second cover 45 is integrated into the ring gear 65 of the second and third reduction stages 38, 39, so as to form a single part. In this case, the single part may be made, for example, by sintering. This part may be made, in particular, of a plastic or a metallic material.

[0207] In an alternative, not shown, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the first hood 44 is integrated into the ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37, so as to form a single piece.

[0208] In an alternative, not shown, the second hood 45 and the crown 65 of the second and third reduction stages 38, 39 form two separate parts.

[0209] Advantageously, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the first hood 44 is fixed, in other words is configured to be fixed, to the second hood 45, by means of fixing elements 46, only one of which is shown in [Fig.5] and two of which are visible in [Fig.6], in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0210] Here, the fastening elements 46 are elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements, two in number and arranged diametrically opposite with respect to the axis of rotation X19, in other words at 180° to each other, around the axis of rotation XI9.

[0211] The number and type of fasteners are not limiting and may vary. For example, there may be three fasteners arranged at an angle of 120° to each other around the axis of rotation of the reducer. They may also be, for example, screw-type fasteners.

[0212] Advantageously, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the brake 25 is held, in other words is configured to be held, by the first and second hoods 44, 45, by means of locking elements 47, only one of which is visible in figures 5 and 6.

[0213] Here, the locking elements 47 are rotational locking elements, about the axis of rotation X19, such as projecting elements cooperating with correspondingly shaped notches. These locking elements 47 are two in number and arranged diametrically opposite each other with respect to the axis of rotation X19, in other words, 180° apart, about the axis of rotation X19.

[0214] The number and type of locking elements are not limiting and may vary. For example, there may be three of them arranged at an angle of 120° to each other around the axis of rotation of the reducer.

[0215] Advantageously, in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19, the brake 25 is held, in other words is configured to be held, by the ring 65 of the first reduction stage 37, by means of indexing elements 48, only one of which is visible in figures 5 and 6.

[0216] Here, the indexing elements 48 are rotational locking elements about the rotation axis X19, such as projecting elements cooperating with correspondingly shaped notches. These indexing elements 48 are two in number and arranged diametrically opposite each other with respect to the rotation axis X19, that is to say, 180° apart, about the rotation axis X19.

[0217] The number and type of indexing elements are not limiting and may vary. For example, there may be three of them arranged at an angle of 120° to each other around the axis of rotation of the reducer.

[0218] Advantageously, the reducer 19 may further include a mounting ring, not shown. The mounting ring is disposed, or is configured to be disposed, between the reducer 19 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. The mounting ring is optionally fixed, or is configured to be fixed, to the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 by means of at least one fixing element, not shown.

[0219] For example, the mounting ring can be fixed to the housing 17 by means of a fixing screw, not shown, passing through a through hole, not shown, provided in the housing 17 and screwing into a fixing hole of the fixing ring.

[0220] The number and type of fasteners for the mounting ring to the housing are not limiting. They may, for example, be two or more. They may also be, for example, riveted fasteners.

[0221] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further includes a device for detecting end of travel and / or obstacle during the movement of the screen 2. This device can be mechanical or electronic.

[0222] Advantageously, the end-of-travel and / or obstacle detection device is implemented by means of the microcontroller 30 of the control unit 15 and, in particular, by means of an algorithm implemented by this microcontroller 30.

[0223] The winding tube 4 is driven in rotation about the axis of rotation X and the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 by means of two pivot joints. The first pivot joint is made at one end of the winding tube 4 by means of the ring 24. The ring 24 thus provides a bearing. The second pivot joint, not shown, is made at a second end of the winding tube 4, opposite the first end.

[0224] The crown 24 forms, in other words is configured to form or constitute, a bearing for the rotational guidance of the winding tube 4, around the housing 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.

[0225] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque support 21.

[0226] Here, the torque support 21 is disposed at the first end 17a of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0227] The torque support 21 allows the forces exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11 to be absorbed, in particular the torque exerted by the electromechanical actuator 11, with respect to the structure of the building B. The torque support 21 advantageously allows the forces exerted by the winding tube 4 to be absorbed, in addition, in particular the weight of the winding tube 4, the electromechanical actuator 11 and the screen 2, and ensures that these forces are absorbed by the structure of the building B.

[0228] Thus, the torque support 21 allows the electromechanical actuator 11 to be fixed on the retaining device 9, 23, in particular to one of the supports 23 or to one of the cheeks 10 of the casing 9.

[0229] Advantageously, the torque support 21 projects from the first end 17a of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator IL

[0230] Advantageously, the torque support 21 closes, in other words is configured to close, the first end 17a of the housing 17, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator IL

[0231] Furthermore, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can support at least part of the control unit 15.

[0232] Advantageously, the torque support 21 is fixed to the housing 17 by means of one or more fasteners, not shown, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator IL. The fastener(s) may be, in particular, bosses, fixing screws, elastic snap-fit ​​fasteners, grooves fitted into notches or a combination of these different fasteners.

[0233] Advantageously, the torque support 21 comprises a first part 21a, which can also be called a "fixed point", and a second part 21b, which can also be called an "actuator head".

[0234] Advantageously, the first part 21a of the torque support 21 is assembled, in other words is configured to be assembled, with the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is configured to be assembled, in other words is assembled, with the retaining device 9, 23, in particular in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11 in the concealing device 3.

[0235] In one embodiment, the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is assembled, in other words, configured to be assembled, on the first part 21a of the torque support 21, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is assembled on the first part 21a of the torque support 21 by means of assembly elements.

[0236] Thus, the torque support 21 consists of at least two separate parts, each forming respectively the first and second parts 21a, 21b of the torque support 21.

[0237] In this way, the second part 21b of the torque support 21 can be interchangeable with respect to the first part 21a of the torque support 21, in particular depending on the shape and type of the retaining elements, not shown, of the retaining device 9, 23.

[0238] In another embodiment, not shown, the torque support 21 can be made of a single piece forming the first and second parts 21a, 21b of the torque support 21.

[0239] Advantageously, the second part 21b of the couple support 21 can have different external shapes, including a fluted shape, known as "star-shaped", in other words including reliefs on its contour, or a round shape, in other words without reliefs on its contour, as illustrated in figures 3 and 4.

[0240] Advantageously, at least a portion of the first part 21a of the torque support 21 is generally cylindrical in shape and is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0241] Advantageously, an outside diameter of at least a portion of the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is greater than an outside diameter 017 of the housing 17.

[0242] Advantageously, the torque support 21 further includes a stop 33. In addition, the stop is supported, in other words is configured to be supported, against the housing 17, at the level of the first end 17a of the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0243] Thus, the stop 33 of the torque support 21 allows the sinking of the first part 21a of the torque support 21 into the housing 17 to be limited, along the direction of the axis of rotation X.

[0244] Here, the stop 33 of the torque support 21 includes a shoulder. More particularly, it is made in the form of a collar, in particular cylindrical in shape and with a straight generatrix.

[0245] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.4], the ring 24 is disposed or inserted, in other words is configured to be disposed or inserted, around the torque support 21, in particular the first part 21a of the torque support 21, especially in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the ring 24 is mounted freely to rotate around the torque support 21, in particular the first part 21a of the torque support 21.

[0246] In an alternative, not shown, the ring 24 is disposed or inserted, in other words is configured to be disposed or inserted, around a part of the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the ring 24 is mounted freely to rotate around the housing 17.

[0247] In another variant, not shown, the ring 24 is disposed or inserted, in other words is configured to be disposed or inserted, on the one hand, around the torque support 21 and, on the other hand, around a part of the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the first end 17a of the housing 17, especially in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In such a case, the ring 24 can be mounted freely in rotation, on the one hand, around the torque support 21 and, on the other hand, around the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0248] Advantageously, the torque support 21 further comprises a cover 22. The cover 22 is mounted, in other words is configured to be mounted, on the torque support 21, in particular on the second part 21b of the torque support 21, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0249] Advantageously, the control unit 15 is disposed at least partly inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0250] Furthermore, the control unit 15 can be disposed at least partly outside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, mounted in the torque support 21 or in one of the supports 23.

[0251] Advantageously, the control unit 15 comprises a first electronic card, not shown, and a second electronic card, not shown.

[0252] Here, the first electronic board of the control unit 15 is arranged inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In addition, the second electronic board is arranged inside the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0253] Advantageously, the first electronic board is configured to control the electric motor 16. In addition, the second electronic board is configured to, in particular, access parameterization and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection devices 61, only one of which is shown in [Fig.3], and, possibly, display devices, not shown.

[0254] Here, the control unit 15, in particular each of the first and second electronic boards, is supplied with electrical energy by means of the power supply cable 18.

[0255] Advantageously, the torque support 21 comprises, in other words integrates, at least one selection device 61, in particular a button, which may be, for example, of the push-button or magnetic type. Furthermore, the selection device or devices 61 are configured, in particular, 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, a limit switch position, to reset the paired control unit(s) 12, 13, or to control the movement of the screen 2.

[0256] Advantageously, the torque support 21 comprises, in other words integrates, at least one display device, not shown. Furthermore, the display device or devices are configured, in particular, to display a visual indication, which may, for example, be representative of an operating mode of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular a configuration mode or a control mode, or of a state of a component of the motorized drive device 5.

[0257] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque transmission device 31.

[0258] Here, the torque transmission device 31 consists of a single-piece component, which can also be called a cardan joint.

[0259] The torque transmission device 31 is housed, in other words mounted, inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0260] Here, the input shaft 43 of the reducer 19 is coupled, in other words is configured to be coupled, with the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 via the torque transmission device 31, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0261] Advantageously, the torque transmission device 31 includes a first housing 54. The first housing 54 receives, in other words is configured to receive or to house, a portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0262] Here, the part of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 is in direct contact with the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31.

[0263] Advantageously, the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31 has a first shape, in particular a cross shape. The portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a has a second shape, in particular a flat shape, such as, for example, the free end of a flathead screwdriver. Furthermore, the second shape of the portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a is configured to be inserted, that is, is inserted, into the first shape of the first housing 54 of the device of torque transmission 31, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0264] In an alternative, not shown, the first form of the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31 is slot-shaped.

[0265] In another variant, not shown, the first form of the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31 includes holes, which may, for example, be two in number. Furthermore, the second form of the portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a includes pins, such as in the form of a fork and which may, for example, be two in number.

[0266] Also in another variant, not shown, the first shape of the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31 is a star or internal tooth shape. Furthermore, the second shape of the shaft portion 53 of the rotor 16a is a star or external tooth shape, complementary to that of the first housing 54.

[0267] In an alternative, not shown, the torque transmission device 31 further comprises an adapter. The adapter is mounted, or configured to be mounted, on a portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. The mounting can be achieved, for example, by press-fitting the adapter onto the portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a. In this case, the first housing 54 receives, or is configured to receive or house, the portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 via the adapter, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Thus, the portion of the shaft 53 of the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 is in contact with the first housing 54 of the torque transmission device 31 through the adapter.

[0268] Advantageously, the torque transmission device 31 includes a second housing 55. The second housing 55 receives, in other words is configured to receive or to house, a part of the solar pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0269] Thus, the torque transmission device 31 makes it possible to transmit the torque supplied by the electric motor 16 to the reducer 19, in particular to the first reduction stage 37.

[0270] Advantageously, the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31 has a first shape, in particular an internal toothed shape. The portion of the sun pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37 has a second shape, in particular the first toothed shape 42. Furthermore, the second shape of the sun pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37 is configured to be inserted, that is, is inserted, inside the first shape of the second housing 55 of the device of torque transmission 31, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0271] Advantageously, the torque transmission device 31 includes a third housing 56. The third housing 56 receives, in other words is configured to receive or to house, the shaft 59 of the solar pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0272] In an alternative, not shown, the torque transmission device 31 further comprises a coupling element. Advantageously, the coupling element is assembled, or rather configured for assembly, inside the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31, particularly in an assembled configuration of the torque transmission device 31. Advantageously, the coupling element is assembled on the shaft 59 of the sun pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37. Advantageously, the one-piece component forming the torque transmission device 31 and the coupling element are two separate parts that are assembled together so as to be fixed to each other.Thus, the torque transmission device 31 is a sub-assembly consisting of the monobloc body and the coupling element, so as to transmit torque between the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 and the input shaft 43 of the reducer 19, in particular during the electrical activation of the electric motor 16 causing the rotor 16a to rotate.

[0273] The construction of each reduction stage 37, 38, 39 and, more particularly, that of the first reduction stage 37 belonging to the reducer 19, is now described in more detail and with reference to Figures 6 to 10.

[0274] The solar pinion 40 includes the first toothing 42 and a second toothing 64.

[0275] Advantageously, the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 comprises a first part 42a and a second part 42b. In addition, the teeth of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 are truncated, as can be seen in Figures 8 and 10.

[0276] Moreover, the teeth of the first part 42a of the first dentition 42 are complete, in other words not truncated.

[0277] In an alternative, not shown, the teeth of the first part 42a of the first dentition 42 are truncated like those of the second part 42b of the first dentition 42.

[0278] Here, the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37, in particular the second part 42b of the first toothing 42, is configured to be inserted, in other words is inserted, inside the first form of the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0279] Here, the truncation of the teeth of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 makes it possible to obtain a sliding connection between the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 and the first form of the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31.

[0280] In this way, the insertion of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 into the first form of the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31 is facilitated.

[0281] Consequently, the truncation of the teeth of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 facilitates the recentering of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 inside the first form of the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31 by having a rounded shape bearing surface and not with edges, which would be the case if the teeth of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 were not truncated.

[0282] Alternatively, the truncation of the teeth of the second part 42b of the first toothing 42 makes it possible to obtain a clamping connection between the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 and the first form of the second housing 55 of the torque transmission device 31.

[0283] Here, the first toothing 42 of the solar pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37, in particular the second part 42b of the first toothing 42, constitutes the input shaft 43 of the reducer 19.

[0284] Thus, the solar pinion 40 of the first reduction stage 37 is integral with the input shaft 43 of the reducer 19.

[0285] The first and second teeth 42, 64 are arranged side by side at a first predetermined distance L42-64 from each other and separated by a collar 41, in a direction defined by the axis of rotation X40 of the solar pinion 40.

[0286] Here, the first predetermined distance L42-64 corresponds to a collar width 41.

[0287] Each satellite pinion 63 comprises a third tooth 49 and a fourth tooth 50.

[0288] The third and fourth teeth 49, 50 are arranged side by side at a second predetermined distance L49-50 from each other, in a direction defined by the axis of rotation X63 of the planetary pinion 63, so as to form a slot 51 between the third and fourth teeth 49, 50.

[0289] Here, the second predetermined distance L49-50 corresponds to a slot width 51.

[0290] The collar 41 of the solar pinion 40 is arranged inside the slot 51 formed between the third and fourth teeth 49, 50 of the satellite pinion 63, in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0291] Here, the first predetermined distance L42-64 is strictly less than the second predetermined distance L49-50.

[0292] Each of the third and fourth teeth 49, 50 of each satellite pinion 63 comprises a first flank 49a, 50a and a second flank 49b, 50b. The second flank 49b, 50b is opposite the first flank 49a, 50a.

[0293] The first and second flanks 49a, 49b, 50a, 50b are orthogonal to the axis of rotation X63 of the satellite pinion 63.

[0294] The second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 are arranged opposite each other, along the direction of the axis of rotation X63 of the planetary gear 63

[0295] The second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 define between them the slot 51 of the satellite pinion 63.

[0296] The second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 respectively comprise a span 52.

[0297] In addition, the bearing surfaces 52 provided on the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 are configured to guide, in other words guide, the collar 41 of the solar pinion 40, according to the direction of the axis of rotation X40 of the solar pinion 40, in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0298] Each of the spans 52 constitutes, therefore, respectively a part of the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and of the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 which serves as a bearing surface for the collar 41 of the solar pinion 40.

[0299] Each of the bearing surfaces 52 is defined by a surface offset by a non-zero distance D from a surface constituting the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 or the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 towards the interior of the slot 51, according to the direction of the axis of rotation X63 of the planetary pinion 63.

[0300] Thus, the collar 41 of the solar pinion 40 can come into contact, in other words is configured to come into contact and, consequently, rub, against the bearing surfaces 52 projecting from the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 of each satellite pinion 63, during a rotational drive of the solar pinion 40, without rubbing against the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 of each satellite pinion 63.

[0301] The collar 41 of the solar pinion 40 is therefore guided, in other words recentered, by the bearing surfaces 52 provided on the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 of each satellite pinion 63, and not directly by the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 of each satellite pinion 63.

[0302] In this way, the presence of the bearing surfaces 52 provided on the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 of each planetary pinion 63 makes it possible to improve the efficiency and reduce the operating noise of the or each reduction stage 37, 38, 39 and, more particularly, of the first reduction stage 37.

[0303] In addition, this solution makes it possible to reduce the level of quality requirement of the solar pinion 40 and the satellite pinions 63, by reducing the requirement on the geometric defects of the first and second flanks 49a, 49b, 50a, 50b of the third and fourth teeth 49, 50 of the satellite pinions 63 and on the collar 41 of the solar pinion 40.

[0304] In this way, the manufacture of the solar pinion 40 and the satellite pinions 63 is facilitated and is less expensive.

[0305] Moreover, the manufacture of the solar pinion 40 and the satellite pinions 63 is easier when they are obtained by a molding process of a plastic material.

[0306] Advantageously, the bearing surfaces 52 correspond respectively to an extra thickness with respect to the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 and with respect to the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50. This extra thickness extends along the direction of the axis of rotation X63 of the planetary pinion 63 and in a radial direction to this axis of rotation X63, therefore along the direction of the axis of rotation X40 of the solar pinion 40 and in a radial direction to this axis of rotation X40, in particular in the assembled configuration of the reducer 19.

[0307] Here, each of the bearing surfaces 52 has a cylindrical shape extending respectively from the second flank 49b of the third tooth 49 or from the first flank 50a of the fourth tooth 50 towards the inside of the slot 51, according to the direction of the axis of rotation X63 of the planetary pinion 63.

[0308] Advantageously, the first and second teeth 42, 64 are straight teeth. Furthermore, the third and fourth teeth 49, 50 are straight teeth.

[0309] Advantageously, the second tooth 64 of the solar pinion 40 is angularly offset by half a step relative to the first tooth 42 of the solar pinion 40, around the axis of rotation X40 of this solar pinion 40.

[0310] In an alternative, not shown, the second tooth 64 of the solar pinion 40 is angularly set, in other words does not have an angular offset, relative to the first tooth 42 of the solar pinion 40, around the axis of rotation X40 of this solar pinion 40.

[0311] Advantageously, the type of epicyclic gear train formed by the first reduction stage 37 is of type 2.

[0312] Thanks to the present invention, the collar of the solar gable can come into contact with, and consequently rub against, the bearing surfaces projecting from the second side of the third toothing and the first flank of the fourth toothing of each satellite pinion, during a rotational drive of the solar pinion, without rubbing against the second flank of the third toothing and the first flank of the fourth toothing of each satellite pinion.

[0313] Many modifications can be made to the embodiment examples described above without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0314] Alternatively, not shown, brake 25 is a cam brake, a magnetic brake or an electromagnetic brake.

[0315] In an alternative, not shown, the brake 25 is configured to be disposed, i.e., is disposed, in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, i.e., at the input of the electric motor 16, or between the gearbox 19 and the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11, i.e., at the output of the gearbox 19, or between the electric motor 16 and the gearbox 19, i.e., at the output of the electric motor 16. In the case where the brake is disposed between the electric motor 16 and the gearbox 19, the input shaft 43 of the gearbox 19 is coupled, i.e., is configured to be coupled, with the rotor 16a of the electric motor 16 via the torque transmission device 31 and the brake 25, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0316] Furthermore, the envisaged embodiments and variants can be combined to generate new embodiments of the invention, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Demands Gearbox (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11), the gearbox (19) comprising at least: - a reduction stage (37, 38, 39) of epicycloidal type, and - a crown (65), the crown (65) comprising an internal dentition (32), the reduction stage (37, 38, 39) comprising at least: - a solar gable (40), - a plurality of satellite gears (63), the sun gear (40) being meshed with each satellite gear (63), each satellite gear (63) being meshed with the internal teeth (32) of the ring gear (65), and - a planet carrier (66), the planet carrier (66) supporting each of the rotating satellite gears (63) around an axis of rotation (X63), the solar pinion (40) comprising: - a first toothing (42), and - a second toothing (64), the first and second toothings (42, 64) being arranged side by side at a first predetermined distance (L42-64) from each other and separated by a collar (41), along a direction defined by an axis of rotation (X40) of the solar pinion (40), each satellite gear (63) comprising: - a third set of teeth (49), and - a fourth toothing (50), the third and fourth teeth (49, 50) being arranged side by side at a second predetermined distance (L49-50) from each other, along a direction defined by the axis of rotation (X63) of the planetary pinion (63), so as to form a slot (51) between the third and fourth teeth (49, 50), the flange (41) of the sun pinion (40) being arranged inside the slot (51) formed between the third and fourth teeth (49, 50) of the planetary pinion (63), each of the third and fourth teeth (49, 50) of each planetary pinion (63) comprising a first flank (49a, 50a) and a second flank (49b, 50b), the second flank (49b, 50b) being opposite the first flank (49a, 50a), the first and second flanks (49a, 49b, 50a, 50b) being orthogonal to the axis of rotation (X63) of the satellite pinion (63), the second flank (49b) of the third toothing (49) and the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) being arranged opposite each other, along the direction of the axis of rotation (X63) of the satellite pinion (63), and the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) and the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) defining between them the slot (51) of the satellite pinion (63), characterized in that the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) and the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) respectively comprise a bearing surface (52), in that the bearing surfaces (52) provided on the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) and the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) are configured to guide the flange (41) of the solar pinion (40), along the direction of the axis of rotation (X40) of the solar pinion (40),and in that each of the bearing surfaces (52) is defined by a surface offset by a non-zero distance (D) from a surface constituting the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) or the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) towards the interior of the slot (51), along the direction of the axis of rotation (X63) of the planetary gear (63).

2. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second teeth (42, 64) are straight teeth, and in that the third and fourth teeth (49, 50) are straight teeth.

3. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to claim 1 or according to claim 2, characterized in that the second toothing (64) is angularly offset by half a step relative to the first toothing (42), around the axis of rotation (X40) of the solar pinion (40).

4. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bearing surfaces (52) correspond respectively to an overthickness relative to the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) and relative to the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50), extending along the direction of the axis of rotation (X63) of the planetary gear (63) and according a radial direction to the axis of rotation (X63) of the satellite pinion (63).

5. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the reducer (19) further comprises an input shaft (43), in that the first toothing (42) of the sun pinion (40) comprises a first part (42a) and a second part (42b), in that the teeth of the second part (42b) of the first toothing (42) are truncated, and in that the second part (42b) of the first toothing (42) constitutes the input shaft (43) of the reducer (19).

6. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first predetermined distance (L42-64) corresponds to a width of the flange (41), and in that the second predetermined distance (L49-50) corresponds to a width of the slot (51).

7. Reducer (19) for an electromechanical actuator (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that each of the bearing surfaces (52) has a cylindrical shape extending respectively from the second flank (49b) of the third tooth (49) or the first flank (50a) of the fourth tooth (50) towards the inside of the slot (51), along the direction of the axis of rotation (X63) of the planet gear (63).

8. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3), the electromechanical actuator (11) comprising at least: - a housing (17), - an electric motor (16), and - a reducer (19), the reducer (19) being coupled with the electric motor (16), the electric motor (16) and the reducer (19) being housed inside the housing (17), characterized in that the reducer (19) conforms to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to claim 8, characterized

10. in that the electromechanical actuator (11) further comprises a torque transmission device (31), in that the torque transmission device (31) includes a housing (55), and in that the first toothing (42) of the solar pinion (40) is inserted inside a form of the housing (55) of the torque transmission device (31). Blackout device (3), the obscuring device (3) comprising at least: - a screen (2), and - an electromechanical actuator (11), the screen (2) being driven in movement by the electromechanical actuator (11), characterized in that the electromechanical actuator (11) conforms to claim 8 or claim 9.

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