Electromechanical actuator and shading device comprising such an electromechanical actuator

Abstract

An electromechanical actuator and a shielding device comprising such an electromechanical actuator. An actuator (11) comprises a housing, a motor (16), a control unit (15), and an electromagnetic wave filtering module (22). The filtering module (22) comprises a first inductor (41) extending along a direction defined by a first longitudinal axis (L1), a second inductor (42) extending along a direction defined by a second longitudinal axis (L2), and a support (48) on which the inductors (41, 42) are mounted. The first and second axes (L1, L2) extend respectively in a first plane and a second plane, parallel to an axis of rotation (X) of the actuator (11). In the first plane, the first axis (L1) is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation (X) by a first non-zero inclination value (α1).Furthermore, in the second plane, the second axis (L2) is inclined relative to the axis of rotation (X) by a second non-zero inclination value (α2). See Figure 6 for abbreviations.

Description

Title of the invention: Electromechanical actuator and shading device comprising such an electromechanical actuator

[0001] The present invention relates to an electromechanical actuator for a blackout device, in other words an electromechanical actuator of a blackout device.

[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] Document KR 1999 0035463 U, which describes an electromechanical actuator, is already known. The electromechanical actuator comprises a housing, an electric motor, a control unit, and an electromagnetic wave filtering module. The electric motor is a direct current type. The control unit controls the electric motor. The control unit is electrically connected to the electric motor via an electrical connection through the filtering module. The control unit, the filtering module, and the electric motor are housed inside the housing. The filtering module comprises a first inductor, a second inductor, and a support. The first inductor extends along a direction defined by a first longitudinal axis. The second inductor extends along a direction defined by a second longitudinal axis. Furthermore, the first and second inductors are mounted on the support.

[0006] When the electric motor is controlled in operation by the control unit, the electric motor generates electromagnetic waves, in particular due to the friction of its brushes on its commutator.

[0007] Furthermore, the electromechanical actuator, which is described as prior art in this document KR 1999 0035463 U, includes electrical conductors to electrically connect the filter module to the electric motor's power supply terminals.

[0008] In the case where the first and second inductors are mounted freely inside the housing between the control unit and the electric motor, in other words without being positioned according to a predetermined arrangement, as well as electrical conductors, the electromagnetic waves generated by the electrical activation of the electric motor disrupt the operation of other parts of the electromechanical actuator.

[0009] In the case of an electromechanical actuator for a blinding device, the component disturbed by electromagnetic waves is, in particular, the communication module of a control unit. Specifically, either the reception range of signals, particularly radio signals, by the communication module, which have been transmitted from a control unit, or the transmission range of signals, particularly radio signals, transmitted by the communication module to the control unit is reduced, in other words, degraded. The disturbance is due to the propagation of electromagnetic waves through electrical conductors electrically connecting the control unit to an electric motor, through electromagnetic coupling between electrical conductors, due in particular to their proximity.

[0010] The electromechanical actuator described in document KR 1999 0035463 U has the disadvantage that the filtering module only allows the absorption of a small part of the electromagnetic waves transmitted by the electrical conductors electrically linking the filtering module to the electric motor.

[0011] Furthermore, the greater the length of the electrical conductors, the more difficult it is for the filtering module to absorb the electromagnetic waves transmitted by the electrical conductors.

[0012] Furthermore, this electromechanical actuator has the disadvantage that each of the first and second inductances is welded to the support and that the first and second inductances are parallel to the support and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the electromechanical actuator.

[0013] Thus, this positioning of the first and second inductors, in particular their location and orientation, inside the housing of the electromechanical actuator risks causing a break in the electrical conductors connecting the filtering module to the electrical power supply terminals of the electric motor.

[0014] In addition, this positioning of the first and second inductors, in particular their location and orientation, inside the housing of the electromechanical actuator causes difficulties in assembling the electromechanical actuator, given that the electrical conductors are bent over themselves with a significant curvature.

[0015] This electromechanical actuator also has the disadvantage that a ground connection between the filter module and the housing of the electromechanical actuator is necessary in order to dissipate electromagnetic disturbances.

[0016] Consequently, this construction of the electromechanical actuator results in a high acquisition cost.

[0017] The present invention aims to resolve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide an electromechanical actuator for a shading device, as well as a shading device comprising such an electromechanical actuator, enabling control of the spatial positioning of the first and second inductances inside the housing between the control unit and the electric motor, so as to improve the processing performance, in other words the filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module.

[0018] In this regard, the present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to an electromechanical actuator for a blackout device,

[0019] the electromechanical actuator comprising at least:

[0020] - a casing,

[0021] - an electric motor, the electric motor being of the direct current type,

[0022] - a control unit, the control unit controlling the electric motor, and

[0023] - an electromagnetic wave filtering module, the control unit being electrically connected to the electric motor, by means of an electrical connection, via the filtering module,

[0024] the control unit, the filtering module and the electric motor being housed inside the casing,

[0025] the electrical connection between the control unit and the electric motor, via the filtering module, being implemented by means of several electrical conductors,

[0026] the filtering module comprising at least:

[0027] - a first inductance, the first inductance extending in a direction defined by a first longitudinal axis,

[0028] - a second inductance, the second inductance extending along a direction defined by a second longitudinal axis, and

[0029] - a support, the first and second inductances being mounted on the support.

[0030] According to the invention, the first and second longitudinal axes of the first and second inductors extend respectively in a first plane and a second plane, the first and second planes being parallel to an axis of rotation of the electromechanical actuator. In the first plane, the first longitudinal axis of the first inductor is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation by a first non-zero inclination value. Furthermore, in the second plane, the second longitudinal axis of the second inductor is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation by a second non-zero inclination value.

[0031] Thus, the support allows control of a positioning in space, in particular a location and an orientation, of the first and second inductances inside the housing between the control unit and the electric motor, so as to improve a processing performance, in other words filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module.

[0032] In addition, the support allows the electrical conductors connecting the first and second inductors to the control unit and the electric motor inside the housing to be guided, both during an assembly operation of the electromechanical actuator and in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator.

[0033] In this way, the guidance of the electrical conductors, as well as the positioning of the first and second inductors, in particular their location and orientation, by means of the support inside the housing between the control unit and the electric motor, makes it possible to avoid a break in the electrical conductors, in particular at the level of an electrical junction between one of the electrical conductors and one of the first and second inductors.

[0034] Furthermore, the filtering of electromagnetic waves is implemented in a simple manner by electrically connecting in series the first and second inductances of the filtering module between the control unit and the electric motor by means of electrical conductors.

[0035] In this way, a ground connection between the filter module and the housing of the electromechanical actuator is not necessary to dissipate electromagnetic disturbances.

[0036] Consequently, the cost of obtaining the electromechanical actuator is lower.

[0037] According to an advantageous feature of the invention, the first and second inclination values ​​have the same absolute value. The first inclination value is positive. Furthermore, the second inclination value is negative.

[0038] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​is within a range extending between 30° and 60°.

[0039] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​is 45°.

[0040] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the first and second planes in which the first and second longitudinal axes of the first and second inductances extend are arranged on either side of the axis of rotation.

[0041] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the first plane is distanced from the axis of rotation by a first non-zero spacing value. The second plane is distant from the axis of rotation by a second non-zero spacing value. Furthermore, the first and second spacing values ​​are equal.

[0042] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the support comprises elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements. Furthermore, each of the first and second inductors is mounted on the support by means of the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements.

[0043] According to another advantageous feature of the invention, the electrical connection between the control unit and the electric motor comprises a first, a second, a third, and a fourth electrical conductor. The first inductor is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit by the first electrical conductor and, on the other hand, to the electric motor by the second electrical conductor. Furthermore, the second inductor is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit by the third electrical conductor and, on the other hand, to the electric motor by the fourth electrical conductor.

[0044] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a blackout device,

[0045] the blackout 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] According to an advantageous feature of the invention, the shading device further comprises a winding tube. The screen is windable onto the winding tube. Furthermore, the winding tube is arranged so as to be driven in rotation by the electromechanical actuator.

[0050] 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:

[0051] [Fig.1] [Fig.1] is a schematic cross-sectional view of a blackout installation according to an embodiment of the invention, the blackout installation comprising a blackout device according to the invention and the blackout device comprising a motorized drive device;

[0052] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective view of the installation of occultation illustrated in [Fig.1];

[0053] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic cross-sectional view of an actuator electromechanical, according to the invention and belonging to the motorized drive device illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, along a cutting plane passing through an axis of rotation of the electromechanical actuator, this schematic view being interrupted locally at several parts of the electromechanical actuator;

[0054] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a schematic side view of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in [Fig.3], from a different viewing angle than [Fig.3] around the axis of rotation, where a housing of the electromechanical actuator and a support for a filtering module have been removed, this schematic view being locally interrupted at several parts of the electromechanical actuator;

[0055] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a larger scale schematic view of part of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, from a different viewing angle than those in Figures 3 and 4 around the axis of rotation, where the filter module support is visible;

[0056] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a larger-scale schematic view of part of the electromechanical actuator illustrated in Figures 3 to 5, from the viewing angle of [Fig.4], where the filter module support and a bowl of an electric motor have been removed;

[0057] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a view analogous to [Fig.6], from a different viewing angle than [Fig.6] around the axis of rotation; and

[0058] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] is a schematic perspective view of the filter module support.

[0059] A blackout installation 100 according to an embodiment of the invention is described first, with reference to Figures 1 and 2. This blackout installation 100 comprises at least one blackout device 3. This blackout installation 100, installed in a building (not shown), has at least one opening 1, in which a window 40 or a door is located (the latter is shown only in Figure 1). This blackout installation 100 is equipped with at least one screen 2 belonging to the blackout device 3, in particular a motorized roller shutter. The screen 2 of the blackout device 3 serves to block out more or less of the opening 1.

[0060] A shutter installation and a sun protection installation are examples of shading installations. Similarly, a shutter device and a sun protection device are examples of shading devices.

[0061] The installation for closing, shading or sun protection is hereafter referred to as "shading installation" 100.

[0062] The closing, obscuring or sun protection device is hereafter referred to as the "obscuring device" 3. The obscuring device 3 includes the screen 2.

[0063] The shading device 3 can be a roller shutter, a fabric blind or a blind with adjustable slats, a rolling gate, a grille, or even a door. The present invention applies to all types of shading devices.

[0064] A roller shutter conforming to the 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 and 4.

[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 IL

[0067] Advantageously, the shading device 3 further comprises a winding tube 4. The screen 2 is windable onto the winding tube 4. Furthermore, the winding tube 4 is arranged so as to be driven in rotation by the electromechanical actuator IL

[0068] Thus, the screen 2 of the shading device 3 is wound onto or unwound around the winding tube 4, the winding tube 4 being driven by the motorized drive device 5, in particular by the electromechanical actuator IL

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] Advantageously, the blackout device 3 further comprises 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.

[0072] Generally, the chest 9 is positioned above the opening 1, or in the upper part of the opening 1.

[0073] Advantageously, the box 9 comprises two cheeks 9a, as illustrated in [Fig.2]. One cheek 9a is disposed at each end of the box 9 and at each end of the winding tube 4, in particular in the assembled configuration of the blackout device 3.

[0074] Thus, the winding tube 4 is held by means of the box 9, in particular by means of the cheeks 9a of the box 9. The box 9 makes it possible to mechanically link the shading device 3 to the structure of the building, in particular to a wall of the building.

[0075] Advantageously, the obscuring device 3 may also include two lateral slides 6, as illustrated only in [Fig. 2]. Each lateral slide 6 includes a groove 55. Each groove 55 of one of the side slides 6 cooperates, or is configured to cooperate, with a side edge 2a of the screen 2, particularly in the assembled configuration of the occulting device 3, so as to guide the screen 2, when winding and unwinding the screen 2 around the winding tube 4.

[0076] 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 unwind or wind up, the screen 2 of the occulting device 3.

[0077] In an assembled state of the occulting device 3, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.

[0078] Advantageously, the occulting device 3 further includes a load bar 8 for exerting tension on the screen 2. The load bar 8 can also be called the end end blade.

[0079] The roller shutter, which forms the blackout device 3, comprises a curtain consisting of horizontal slats hinged to one another, forming the screen 2 of the roller shutter 3, and guided by the side guides 6. These slats are joined when the curtain 2 of the roller shutter 3 reaches its fully extended position. 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 winding tube 4. Furthermore, 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 bottom rail 8.

[0080] The first slat of the roller shutter 3, opposite the end slat 8, is connected to the winding tube 4 by means of at least one hinge 10, in particular a band-shaped attachment piece. The hinge(s) 10 are fixed, in particular by screwing or riveting, to the winding tube 4.

[0081] 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 straps.

[0082] Regardless of the embodiment, the first end of the screen 2 is positioned at the level of the chest 9.

[0083] In the case of a roller shutter, the raised, fully retracted position corresponds to the end slat 8, for example L-shaped, of the roller shutter curtain 3 against an edge of the housing 9 or to the end slat 8 stopping in a programmed upper limit position. Furthermore, the lower, fully retracted position corresponds to the end slat 8 of the roller shutter curtain 3 against a threshold 7 of the opening 1 or to the end slat 8 stopping in a programmed lower limit position.

[0084] Here, the screen 2 is configured to be moved, by means of the motorized drive device 5, between an open position, corresponding to the rolled-up position and which can also be called the first end-of-stroke position or upper end-of-stroke position, and a closed position, corresponding to the unrolled position and which can also be called the second end-of-stroke position or lower end-of-stroke position.

[0085] Thus, the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive, in other words drives, in movement the screen 2, between the first end position and the second end position, and vice versa.

[0086] 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.

[0087] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 can be connected, by wired or wireless link, with the central control unit 13.

[0088] 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.

[0089] The motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute the commands for unwinding or rolling up 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.

[0090] The blackout 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.

[0091] Control means for the electromechanical actuator 11, enabling the movement of the screen 2 of the occulting device 3, include at least one control unit 15, in particular an electronic control unit.

[0092] 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 an electric motor 16 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, of enabling the supply of electrical energy to the electric motor 16.

[0093] Thus, the control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described previously.

[0094] The control means for the electromechanical actuator 11 include hardware and / or software means.

[0095] By way of non-limiting example, the material means may include at least one microcontroller 31, as illustrated in [Fig.2].

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] Advantageously, the first communication module 27 can, in addition or alternatively, allow the reception of control orders transmitted by wired means.

[0099] Advantageously, the control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can be in communication with a weather station, not shown, located inside the building or outside the building, including, in particular, one or more sensors that can be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a brightness, or a wind speed, in the case where the weather station is located outside the building.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements may include pushbuttons and / or touch-sensitive keys. The display elements may include 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.

[0103] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 includes at least a second communication module 36.

[0104] 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, or by wired means.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] Thus, the second communication module 36 of the local control unit 12 or of the central control unit 13 exchanges control orders with the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15, either unidirectionally or bidirectionally.

[0108] 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 the facade of a building wall or to the face of a fixed window frame 40 or a door. A portable control point may be a remote control, a smartphone, or a tablet.

[0109] Advantageously, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 further includes a controller 35.

[0110] 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] Advantageously, the blackout installation 100 further includes at least one sensor, not shown.

[0113] Advantageously, the sensor comprises 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. Furthermore, the second module of communication 36 of the sensor is configured to communicate, in other words, communicates, with the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15.

[0114] Advantageously, the sensor can be, for example, an illuminance sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor or a wind sensor.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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 31.

[0117] 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.

[0118] The motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11, belonging to the blackout installation 100 and, more particularly, to the blackout device 3 illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, is now described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 and 4.

[0119] The electromechanical actuator 11 includes the electric motor 16.

[0120] The electric motor 16 is represented by its casing in [Fig.3], without details on its internal constituent elements.

[0121] The electric motor 16 is housed, in other words mounted, inside a casing 17, particularly in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0122] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown and 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.

[0123] Here, the electric motor 16 is of the direct current type.

[0124] The electric motor 16 further comprises a commutator, not shown, and brushes, not shown. When the electric motor 16 is controlled in operation by the control unit 15, the brushes rub against the commutator, in other words, the brushes are configured to rub against the commutator.

[0125] Advantageously, the electric motor 16, in particular the rotor, includes a shaft 53.

[0126] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a reducer 19.

[0127] 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.

[0128] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque transmission device 54, as illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0129] Here, the torque transmission device 54 consists of a single-piece component, which can also be called a cardan joint.

[0130] Here, an input shaft 52 of the reducer 19 is coupled, in other words is configured to be coupled, with the shaft 53 of the electric motor 16 via the torque transmission device 54, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0131] Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises one or more reduction stages, not shown. The reduction stage, one of the reduction stages, or each reduction stage may be of the epicyclic type.

[0132] The number of reduction stages of the reducer is not limited. The number of reduction stages can be one, two, or three or more.

[0133] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises the housing 17, in particular tubular.

[0134] Advantageously, the reducer 19 and the torque transmission device 54 are housed, in other words mounted, inside the casing 17, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] Advantageously, the housing 17 is a tube having a circular cross-section.

[0138] Here, the housing 17 is made of a metallic material.

[0139] The material of the electromechanical actuator housing is not limiting and may be different. In particular, it may be a plastic material.

[0140] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a crown 30, which can also be called a sleeve.

[0141] The crown 30 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.

[0142] 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 to 4.

[0143] Advantageously, the control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical power by means of the power supply cable 18. The power supply cable 18 is electrically connected to at least one source of electrical power, which may be, for example, an electrical power supply network, in particular 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.

[0144] As an alternative or in addition, not shown, the source of electrical power supply is a mains electrical power supply network.

[0145] Advantageously, the obscuring device 3 and, more particularly, the motorized drive device 5 further comprises an electrical power supply device 26, visible in [Fig. 2]. The electrical power supply device 26 forms, that is to say, is, a source of electrical power for at least the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16. The electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical power supply device 26.

[0146] The electrical power supply device 26 is configured to supply, in other words supplies, electrical power to the electromechanical actuator 11 and, more particularly, to the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16.

[0147] Advantageously, the electrical power supply device 26 includes at least one battery 24.

[0148] 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.

[0149] Advantageously, the electrical power supply device 26 further comprises at least one photovoltaic panel 25.

[0150] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.2], the photovoltaic panel 25 is electrically connected to the battery 24, by an electrical connection L24-25.

[0151] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical power supply device 26 and, more particularly, to the battery 24, in particular by means of the electrical power supply cable 18.

[0152] The battery 24 is configured to supply, in other words provides, electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16.

[0153] Advantageously, the battery 24 is configured to be powered, in other words is supplied, with electrical energy by the photovoltaic panel 25.

[0154] Thus, the charging of the battery 24 is carried out by solar energy, by means of the photovoltaic panel 25.

[0155] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.2], the battery 24 is located outside the box 9.

[0156] Alternatively, not shown, the battery 24 can be disposed at the level of the box 9, in particular inside the box 9, inside the winding tube 4 while being outside the housing 17, or inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In the latter case, the electromechanical actuator 11 includes the battery 24.

[0157] Here, the electromechanical actuator 11 includes the power supply cable 18 enabling its supply of electrical energy, in particular the power supply of the control unit 15 and the power supply of the electric motor 16, in particular from the battery 24.

[0158] Here, the battery 24 is electrically connected directly to the control unit 15, by the power supply cable 18.

[0159] 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.

[0160] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises an output shaft 20.

[0161] The output shaft 20 is disposed, in other words 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.

[0162] 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.

[0163] 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.

[0164] Advantageously, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to drive, or in other words, rotate, a connecting element, not shown. This connecting element is linked to the winding tube 4, particularly in the assembled configuration of the shading device 3. 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.

[0165] When the electromechanical actuator 11 is switched on, the electric motor 16 and the gearbox 19 drive the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 in rotation around the axis of rotation X. In addition, the output shaft 20 the electromechanical actuator 11 drives the winding tube 4 in rotation around the axis of rotation X via the connecting element.

[0166] 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.

[0167] The electromechanical actuator 11 further includes an electromagnetic wave filtering module 22.

[0168] The filtering module 22 processes, in other words is configured to process, filter or attenuate, the electromagnetic waves generated by the electric motor 16, when the latter is operating, in other words is controlled in operation by the control unit 15, in particular due to the friction of its brushes on its commutator.

[0169] The filter module 22 is housed, in other words mounted, inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0170] The control unit 15 is electrically connected to the electric motor 16, by means of an electrical link L15-16, through the filtering module 22.

[0171] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further includes a brake 29.

[0172] The brake 29 is configured to brake and / or to block the rotation of the output shaft 20, so as to regulate the rotational 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.

[0173] Advantageously, the brake 29 is housed, in other words mounted, inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0174] Here, brake 29 is a magnetic brake.

[0175] Alternatively, not shown, brake 29 is a spring brake, a cam brake or an electromagnetic brake.

[0176] Here and as can be seen in figures 3 and 4, the brake 29 is configured to be disposed, in other words is disposed, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, between the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19, that is to say at the output of the electric motor 16.

[0177] In an alternative, not shown, the brake 29 is configured to be disposed, in other words is disposed, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11, between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, in other words at the input of the electric motor 16, 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.

[0178] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a device for detecting limit switches and / or obstacles during the movement of Screen 2. This limit switch and / or obstacle detection device can be mechanical or electronic.

[0179] Advantageously, the limit switch and / or obstacle detection device is implemented by means of the microcontroller 31 of the control unit 15 and, in particular, by means of an algorithm implemented by this microcontroller 31.

[0180] The winding tube 4 is driven in rotation around 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 formed at one end of the winding tube 4 by means of the ring 30. The ring 30 thus provides a bearing. The second pivot joint, not shown, is formed at a second end of the winding tube 4, opposite the first end.

[0181] The crown 30 forms, in other words is configured to form or constitute, a rotational guide bearing for the winding tube 4, in particular in the assembled configuration of the occulting device 3.

[0182] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a torque support 21.

[0183] 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.

[0184] 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 building structure. The torque support 21 advantageously also allows the forces exerted by the winding tube 4 to be absorbed, 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 building structure.

[0185] Thus, the torque support 21 allows the electromechanical actuator 11 to be fixed on a frame, in particular to one of the cheeks 9a of the box 9.

[0186] Advantageously, the torque support 21 protrudes at the first end 17a of the housing 17.

[0187] 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 11.

[0188] Furthermore, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can support at least part of the control unit 15.

[0189] Advantageously, the torque support 21 is fixed, or rather configured to be fixed, to the housing 17 by means of one or more fixing elements, not shown, particularly in the assembled configuration of the actuator electromechanical 11. The fastening element(s) may be, in particular, bosses, fixing screws, elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements, ribs fitted into notches or a combination of these different fastening elements.

[0190] 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".

[0191] 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 box 9, in particular in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11 in the occulting device 3.

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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.

[0194] In this way, the second part 21b of the torque support 21 can be interchangeable with the first part 21a of the torque support 21, in particular depending on the shape and type of the retaining elements, not shown, arranged at the level of the box 9.

[0195] In another embodiment, not shown, the torque support 21 can be made of a single piece, in other words a single piece, forming the first and second parts 21a, 21b of the torque support 21.

[0196] 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, not shown.

[0197] 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.

[0198] Advantageously, an outside diameter 021 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.

[0199] Advantageously, the torque support 21 further comprises a stop 33, as illustrated in [Fig. 3]. In addition, the stop 33 is supported, that is to say, is configured to bear against the housing 17, at the first end 17a of the housing 17, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0200] 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.

[0201] In this way, the first part 21a of the torque support 21 is arranged inside the housing 17 and the second part 21b of the torque support 21 is arranged outside the housing 17.

[0202] 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.

[0203] In one embodiment, not shown, the ring 30 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 30 is mounted freely to rotate around the torque support 21, in particular the first part 21a of the torque support 21.

[0204] In an alternative, not shown, the ring 30 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 30 is mounted freely to rotate around the housing 17.

[0205] In another variant, as illustrated in [Fig.3], the ring 30 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 30 is mounted free to rotate, on the one hand, around the torque support 21 and, on the other hand, around the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0206] Advantageously, the torque support 21 further includes a cover, not shown.

[0207] The cover 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.

[0208] The control unit 15 is housed, in other words mounted, at least partially inside the housing 17, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator IL

[0209] Here and as illustrated in [Fig.3], the control unit 15 is arranged, in other words is integrated, inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0210] In addition or alternatively, not shown, the control unit 15 is mounted partly outside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, in the torque support 21 or in the box 9.

[0211] Advantageously, the control unit 15 comprises at least one electronic board 15a. The electronic board or boards 15a are supplied with electrical energy by means of the power supply cable 18.

[0212] Here, the control unit 15 comprises a single electronic card 15a.

[0213] Advantageously, the torque support 21 comprises, in other words integrates, at least one selection device, not shown, in particular a button, which may be, for example, of the push-button or magnetic type. Furthermore, the selection device or devices 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] Advantageously, when the torque support 21 includes a display device, the operating parameter that this display device allows to be viewed is a state of charge of the battery 24.

[0216] In an alternative, not shown, the control unit 15 comprises a first electronic board 15a and a second electronic board. The first electronic board 15a is located inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the second electronic board is located inside the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Advantageously, the first electronic board 15a is configured to control the electric motor 16. In addition, the second electronic board is configured to, in particular, access the parameterization and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of the selection device(s) and, optionally, the display device(s).

[0217] Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 further comprises a counting device 59.

[0218] The counting device 59 is configured to cooperate, that is to say, cooperates, with the control unit 15. In addition, the counting device 59 and the control unit 15 are configured to determine a position, which may be called "current", of the screen 2.

[0219] Advantageously, the control unit 15 is configured to monitor at least one signal from the counting device 59 at a predetermined frequency, in particular depending on the position of the screen 2.

[0220] Here, the counting device 59 is of the magnetic type.

[0221] In such a case, the counting device 59 may include an encoder wheel 60 and one or more sensors, not shown, in particular Hall effect sensors.

[0222] Here, the counting device 59 comprises two sensors.

[0223] The number of sensors is not limited and may vary. It may be, for example, one or three.

[0224] Here, the ring gear 30 has, on its inner face, teeth (not shown) configured to cooperate with a pinion (not shown) installed inside the torque support 21 or, alternatively, inside the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11. In this case, the encoder wheel 60 is connected to the pinion, in particular by means of a shaft (not shown). Thus, the teeth of the ring gear 30 are configured to drive the pinion in rotation, so as to count the number of revolutions of the winding tube 4. In this case, the teeth of the ring gear 30 and the pinion form part of the counting device 59.

[0225] In an alternative, not shown, the encoder wheel 60 is connected to the shaft 53 of the electric motor 16. In addition, the sensor or each sensor is assembled on an electronic board of the control unit 15, in particular on a third electronic board or on the first electronic board 15a.

[0226] Thus, the counting device 59 makes it possible to determine the number of revolutions made by the shaft 53 of the electric motor 16.

[0227] Alternatively, not shown, the counting device 59 may be without sensors. In this case, the counting device 59 is configured to, in cooperation with the control unit 15, analyze the electrical power supply control signals of the electric motor 16 and determine a position, which can be called "current", of the rotor of the electric motor 16 and, consequently, of the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and of the winding tube 4.

[0228] In an alternative, not shown, the counting device 59 allows the number of revolutions made by the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 to be determined.

[0229] The counting device 59 also allows the direction of rotation of the winding tube 4 to be determined and / or the end-of-travel positions of the screen 2 to be managed.

[0230] The type of counting device is not limiting and may be different, in particular optical, for example an encoder equipped with one or more optical sensors, or time-based.

[0231] In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the power supply cable 18 comprises a first electrical connector 56 and a second electrical connector 57. The power supply cable 18 further comprises first electrical conductors 58 and second electrical conductors 61. The first electrical conductors 58 are electrically connected to the first electrical connector 56. The second electrical conductors 61 are electrically connected to the second electrical connector 57. In addition, the first electrical connector 56 is configured to be connected, i.e., is electrically connected, to the battery 24 and the second electrical connector 57 is configured to be connected, i.e., is electrically connected, to the photovoltaic panel 25, in particular in the assembled configuration of the motorized drive device 5 and, consequently, of the shading device 3.

[0232] Furthermore, the electromechanical actuator 11 also includes a radio antenna 80. In addition, the radio antenna 80 is electrically connected, or is configured to be electrically connected, to the control unit 15 and, consequently, to the first communication module 27, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0233] Here, the radio antenna 80 is made in the form of a wire, in particular a metallic one, which may be, for example, made of copper or aluminum. In addition, this wire is covered with an electrical insulation sheath, that is to say, is housed in an electrical insulation sheath, which may be, for example, made of plastic.

[0234] Here, the radio antenna 80 is an integral part of the power supply cable 18. In other words, the power supply cable 18 includes the radio antenna 80.

[0235] In an alternative, not shown, the radio antenna 80 is separate from the power supply cable 18.

[0236] In another variant, not shown, the radio antenna 80 is made using a coaxial cable.

[0237] In another variant, not shown, the radio antenna 80 is made by means of a printed circuit board, which can, for example, be integrated into one of the electronic boards 15a or equivalent of the control unit 15.

[0238] Advantageously, the 24 battery is of the rechargeable type.

[0239] 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.

[0240] Advantageously, the photovoltaic panel 25 comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells 43. In this case, the battery 24 is supplied with electrical energy by means of the photovoltaic cells 43 of the photovoltaic panel 25.

[0241] The motorized drive device 5, in particular the photovoltaic panel 25 and / or the control unit 15, includes 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 25, 24 and 15 through a wired link, which may be separate from the electrical power supply cable 18.

[0242] 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.

[0243] Alternatively or in addition, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 11, is supplied with electrical energy from the battery 24, from an auxiliary battery, not shown, or from a mains power supply network, in particular from the commercial AC network, in particular depending on a state of charge of the battery 24.

[0244] Here, the electronic board 15a is configured to control the electric motor 16, to enable the charging of the battery 24 and, optionally, to access parameter setting and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection and, optionally, display devices, not shown. As mentioned above, the battery charging elements 24 can be arranged on the electronic board 15a.

[0245] Alternatively, the first electronic board 15a is configured to control, in other words, operates, the electric motor 16. In addition, a second electronic board, not shown, is configured to allow charging of the battery 24 and, optionally, access to parameterization and / or configuration functions of the electromechanical actuator 11, by means of selection elements. and, possibly, display elements, not shown. The battery charging elements 24 can be located on the second electronic board.

[0246] Advantageously, the photovoltaic panel 25 can be fixed on the box 9, on a wall of the building, on one of the side rails 6, on a pane of glass of the window 40 or on a fixed frame of the window 40.

[0247] The assembly of the filter module 22 belonging to the electromechanical actuator 11 illustrated in [Fig.3] is now described in more detail and with reference to Figures 3 to 8, as well as the electrical connection L15-16 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, via the filter module 22.

[0248] The control unit 15, the filtering module 22 and the electric motor 16 are housed, in other words mounted, inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0249] Advantageously, the control unit 15, the filtering module 22 and the electric motor 16 are arranged in a direction defined by the axis of rotation X and, more particularly, follow one another in this direction.

[0250] Here, the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15 is housed, in other words mounted, inside the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromagnetic actuator 11.

[0251] The electrical connection L15-16 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, via the filtering module 22, is implemented by means of several electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47.

[0252] The filtering module 22 includes at least a first inductance 41, a second inductance 42 and a support 48.

[0253] The first and second inductances 41, 42 can also be called interference suppression coils.

[0254] The first inductance 41 extends along a direction defined by a first longitudinal axis LL. The second inductance 42 extends along a direction defined by a second longitudinal axis L2. Furthermore, the first and second inductances 41, 42 are mounted, that is to say, are configured to be mounted, on the support 48, in particular in an assembled configuration of the filter module 22.

[0255] The first and second longitudinal axes L1, L2 of the first and second inductances 41, 42 extend respectively in a first plane PI and in a second plane P2. The first and second planes PI, P2 are parallel to the axis of rotation X and, in this case, perpendicular to a plane defined by [Fig.7].

[0256] Thus, the first and second planes PI, P2 are parallel to each other, as well as to the axis of rotation X.

[0257] In the first plane PI, the first longitudinal axis Ll of the first inductance 41 is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation X by a first value of inclination al non-zero. Furthermore, in the second plane P2, the second longitudinal axis L2 of the second inductance 42 is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation X by a second non-zero inclination value a2.

[0258] Thus, the support 48 allows control of a positioning in space, in particular a location and an orientation, of the first and second inductances 41, 42 inside the housing 17 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, so as to improve a processing performance, in other words filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module 22.

[0259] In addition, the support 48 allows the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 connecting the first and second inductors 41, 42 to the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16 inside the housing 17 to be guided, both during an assembly operation of the electromechanical actuator 11, and in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0260] In this way, the guidance of the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47, as well as the positioning of the first and second inductors 41, 42, in particular their location and orientation, by means of the support 48 inside the housing 17 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16, makes it possible to avoid a break in the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47, in particular at the level of an electrical junction between one of the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 and one of the first and second inductors 41, 42.

[0261] Furthermore, the filtering of electromagnetic waves is implemented in a simple manner by electrically connecting in series the first and second inductances 41, 42 of the filtering module 22 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16 by the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47.

[0262] In this way, a ground connection between the filter module 22 and the housing 17 is not necessary to dissipate electromagnetic interference.

[0263] Consequently, the cost of obtaining the electromechanical actuator 11 is lower.

[0264] This filtering module 22 also makes it possible to limit, or even avoid, operational disturbances of other components of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular that of the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15, which are caused by electromagnetic waves generated during the electrical activation of the electric motor 16.

[0265] In this way, the reception range of signals, particularly radio signals, by the first communication module 27 of the control unit 15, which have been transmitted from one of the control units 12, 13, is not or is only slightly reduced, in other words, is not or is only slightly degraded. In addition or alternatively, the transmission range of signals, particularly radio signals, by the first module of communication 27 from control unit 15 to one of the control units 12, 13 is not or is only slightly reduced, in other words is not or is only slightly degraded.

[0266] In addition, the first longitudinal axis L1 of the first inductance 41 is inclined relative to the second longitudinal axis L2 of the second inductance 42 by a value corresponding to the sum of the first inclination value al and the second inclination value a2.

[0267] The inclination of the first and second inductances 41, 42 with respect to the axis of rotation X, respectively of the first inclination value al and the second inclination value a2, makes it possible to minimize the size of the filtering module 22 inside the housing 17, in particular parallel to the axis of rotation X.

[0268] In this way, the housing 17 has a length L17 which is minimized.

[0269] Advantageously, the first and second inclination values ​​a1, a2 have the same absolute value. The first inclination value a1 is positive. Furthermore, the second inclination value a2 is negative.

[0270] Thus, the first longitudinal axis L1 of the first inductance 41 is inclined with respect to the second longitudinal axis L2 of the second inductance 42 by a value corresponding to twice the absolute value of each of the first and second inclination values ​​al, a2.

[0271] In this way, the inclination in opposite directions of the first and second inductances 41, 42, respectively of the first inclination value al and the second inclination value a2, with respect to the axis of rotation X makes it possible, on the one hand, to limit the stresses on the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 and, on the other hand, to guarantee the positioning of the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 inside the housing 17, both during an assembly operation of the electromechanical actuator 11, and in an assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0272] Advantageously, the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​al, a2 is within a range extending between 30° and 60°.

[0273] Advantageously, the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​al, a2 is 45°.

[0274] Thus, the size of the filter module 22 inside the housing 17 is optimally minimized.

[0275] In this way, the length L17 of the housing 17 is optimally minimized.

[0276] In addition, the manufacture of support 48 is simplified by using a manufacturing tool that is easy to industrialize.

[0277] Advantageously, the first and second planes PI, P2 in which the first and second longitudinal axes L1, L2 of the first and second inductances 41, 42 extend are arranged on either side of the axis of rotation X.

[0278] Thus, the processing performance, in other words filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module 22 is optimized thanks to a distance between the first and second inductances 41, 42 which is maximized in relation to the available space inside the housing 17.

[0279] Advantageously, the first plane PI is located at a distance from the rotation axis X by a first non-zero distance dl. The second plane P2 is located at a distance from the rotation axis X by a second non-zero distance d2. Furthermore, the first and second distance values ​​dl, d2 are equal.

[0280] Thus, the support 48 allows control of a spacing between the first and second inductances 41, 42, so as to improve a processing performance, in other words filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module 22.

[0281] Advantageously, the support 48 includes elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49. In addition, each of the first and second inductors 41, 42 is mounted, that is to say, configured to be mounted, on the support 48 by means of the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49, in particular in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22.

[0282] Advantageously, the support 48 is formed from a single piece.

[0283] Advantageously, the support 48 comprises a body 48a.

[0284] Advantageously, the body 48a of the support 48 comprises at least a first wall 67 and a second wall 68. In addition, the first and second walls 67, 68 extend parallel to the axis of rotation X.

[0285] Advantageously, the body 48a of the support 48 further comprises at least a third wall 69 and a fourth wall 70. In addition, each of the third and fourth walls 69, 70 is connected to the first and second walls 67, 68.

[0286] Advantageously, each of the third and fourth walls 69, 70 has a section in the shape of an arc of a circle, along a cutting plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation X.

[0287] Advantageously, the body 48a of the support 48 further comprises at least one stiffening wall 71. In addition, the or each stiffening wall 71 is connected, on the one hand, to the first wall 67 and, on the other hand, to the second wall 68.

[0288] Here, the body 48a of the support 48 comprises two stiffening walls 71.

[0289] The number of stiffening walls of the support body is not limiting and may vary. It may be, for example, equal to one or greater than or equal to three.

[0290] Advantageously, the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49 of the first inductance 41 are connected to the second wall 68. In addition, the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49 of the second inductance 42 are connected to the first wall 67.

[0291] In Figures 5 and 8, only the elastic snap-fit ​​fasteners 49 connected to the second wall 68 are visible. The elastic snap-fit ​​fasteners 49, which are connected to the first wall 67, are hidden by the body 48a of the support 48.

[0292] Advantageously, part of the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, between the first wall 67 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17 and another part of the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements 49 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, between the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0293] Advantageously, the electrical connection L15-16 between the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16 comprises a first, a second, a third and a fourth electrical conductor 44, 45, 46, 47. The first inductor 41 is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit 15 by the first electrical conductor 44 and, on the other hand, to the electric motor 16 by the second electrical conductor 45. In addition, the second inductor 42 is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit 15 by the third electrical conductor 46 and, on the other hand, to the electric motor 16 by the fourth electrical conductor 47.

[0294] Thus, the first and third electrical conductors 44, 46 are arranged respectively upstream of the first and second inductances 41, 42, according to a direction of flow of an electric current from the control unit 15 to the electric motor 16. In addition, the second and fourth electrical conductors 45, 47 are arranged respectively downstream of the first and second inductances 41, 42, according to the direction of flow of the electric current from the control unit 15 to the electric motor 16.

[0295] The first and third electrical conductors 44, 46 can be called "polluted" electrical conductors, in this case by the electromagnetic waves generated by the electrical activation of the electric motor 16, and the second and fourth electrical conductors 45, 47 can be called "clean" electrical conductors, in this case treated, in other words filtered by the filtering module 22.

[0296] The inclination of the first and second inductances 41, 42 with respect to the axis of rotation X, respectively of the first inclination value al and the second inclination value a2, makes it possible, in addition, to guarantee the separation of the first and third electrical conductors 44, 46, called "polluted" electrical conductors, with respect to the second and fourth electrical conductors 45, 47, called "clean" electrical conductors.

[0297] Advantageously, the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47, in particular the first and third electrical conductors 44, 46 arranged between the control unit 15 and the filtering module 22, are twisted, in other words are configured to be twisted, around the axis of rotation X, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0298] Thus, the insertion of the control unit 15 inside the housing 17 is facilitated during the assembly of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular in the case where the electric motor 16 and, possibly, the reducer 19 and the brake 29 are previously inserted inside the housing 17.

[0299] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 further comprises a first electrical terminal 23a and a second electrical terminal 23b, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, these Figures 6 and 7 being represented according to two viewpoints angularly offset around the axis of rotation X.

[0300] Advantageously, the first electrical terminal 23a is a positive electrical supply terminal and the second electrical terminal 23b is a negative electrical supply terminal, or vice versa.

[0301] Advantageously, the second electrical conductor 45 includes a first electrical connector 62. The first electrical connector 62 is electrically connected to, or is plugged into, the first electrical terminal 23a of the electric motor 16. The fourth electrical conductor 47 includes a second electrical connector 63. Furthermore, the second electrical connector 63 is electrically connected to, or is plugged into, the second electrical terminal 23b of the electric motor 16.

[0302] Advantageously, the first inductor 41 comprises a first electrical connection point 41a and a second electrical connection point 41b. Furthermore, the second inductor 42 comprises a third electrical connection point 42a and a fourth electrical connection point 42b. The first and second electrical connection points 41a, 41b of the first inductor 41 and the first and second electrical connection points 42a, 42b of the second inductor 42 are shown in [Fig. 4].

[0303] Advantageously, the first electrical conductor 44 is electrically connected to the first electrical connection point 41a of the first inductor 4L. The second electrical conductor 45 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection point 41b of the first inductor 4L. The third electrical conductor 46 is electrically connected to the third electrical connection point 42a of the second inductor 42. Furthermore, the fourth electrical conductor 47 is electrically connected to the fourth electrical connection point 42b of the second inductor 42.

[0304] Here, the electrical connection between respectively the first, second, third and fourth electrical connection points 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b and the first, second, third and fourth electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 is implemented by welding.

[0305] In an alternative, not shown, the electrical connection between the first, second, third and fourth electrical connection points 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b and the first, second, third and fourth electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 is implemented by means of electrical connectors.

[0306] Advantageously, the control unit 15 further comprises a first electrical connector 64. The first electrical conductor 44 and the third electrical conductor 46 are electrically connected to a second electrical connector 65. In addition, the second electrical connector 65 of the first and third electrical conductors 44, 46 is electrically connected to the first electrical connector 64 of the control unit 15, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. In other words, the second electrical connector 65 is configured to be electrically connected to the first electrical connector 64.

[0307] Advantageously, the support 48 further comprises at least two first fins 72 and at least two second fins 73. One of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73 cooperate respectively with the first inductor 41, particularly in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22, so as to maintain the first inductor 41 in position relative to the support 48. In other words, one of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73 are configured to cooperate respectively with the first inductor 41. Furthermore, the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73 cooperate respectively with the second inductor 42, particularly in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22, so as to maintain the second inductor 42 in position relative to the support 48.In other words, the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73 are configured to cooperate respectively with the second inductor 42.

[0308] Thus, the first fins 72 and the second fins 73 of the support 48 are positioning stops for the first and second inductances 41, 42.

[0309] In this way, the first inductance 41 is supported, in other words is configured to be supported, against one of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73, in particular in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22. Furthermore, the second inductance 42 is supported, in other words is configured to be supported, against the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73, in particular in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22.

[0310] In addition, the first and second fins 72, 73 prevent the electrical conductors 44, 45, 46, 47 from being positioned respectively between the housing 17 and the first wall 67 of the body 48a of the support 48 or between the housing 17 and the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48, apart from the electrical connection part necessary to electrically connect the first and second inductors 41, 42 to the control unit 15 and the electric motor 16.

[0311] Advantageously, the first fins 72 and the second fins 73 are, in other words, are configured to be parallel to the axis of rotation X, particularly in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0312] Advantageously, one of the first fins 72 and the other of the first fins 72 are arranged respectively, in other words are configured to be arranged respectively, on either side of the axis of rotation X, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, one of the second fins 73 and the other of the second fins 73 are arranged respectively, in other words are configured to be arranged respectively, on either side of the axis of rotation X, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0313] Advantageously, one of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73 are connected to the first wall 67 of the body 48a of the support 48. In addition, the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73 are connected to the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48.

[0314] Advantageously, one of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73 are disposed, or are configured to be disposed, between the first wall 67 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73 are disposed, or are configured to be disposed, between the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0315] Advantageously, part of the elastic snap-on fastening elements 49 is disposed, on the first wall 67, between one of the first fins 72 and one of the second fins 73 and another part of the elastic snap-on fastening elements 49 is disposed, on the second wall 68, between the other of the first fins 72 and the other of the second fins 73.

[0316] Advantageously, the body 48a of the support 48 further comprises stiffening elements 79. In addition, each of the stiffening elements 79 connects respectively either one of the first fins 72 to the first wall 67 or to the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48 or one of the second fins 73 to the first wall 67 or to the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48.

[0317] Here and in no way limitingly, each stiffening element 79 is in the shape of a quarter disc.

[0318] Advantageously, the support 48 further comprises at least two third fins 74, as illustrated in [Fig. 8]. One of the third fins 74 cooperates, that is to say, is configured to cooperate, with the first inductor 41, particularly in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22, so as to maintain the first inductor 41 in position relative to the support 48. Furthermore, the other of the third fins 74 cooperates, that is to say, is configured to cooperate, with the second inductor 42, particularly in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22, so as to maintain the second inductor 42 in position relative to the support 48.

[0319] Thus, the third fins 74 of the support 48 are positioning stops for the first and second inductances 41, 42.

[0320] In this way, the first inductance 41 is also supported, in other words is configured to be also supported, against one of the third fins 74, in particular in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22. Furthermore, the second inductance 42 is also supported, in other words is configured to be also supported, against the other of the third fins 74, in particular in the assembled configuration of the filter module 22.

[0321] Advantageously, the third fins 74 are, in other words are configured to be, orthogonal to the axis of rotation X, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0322] Advantageously, one of the third fins 74 and the other of the third fins 74 are arranged respectively, in other words are configured to be arranged respectively, on either side of the axis of rotation X, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0323] Advantageously, one of the third fins 74 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, between the first wall 67 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Furthermore, the other of the third fins 74 is disposed, in other words is configured to be disposed, between the second wall 68 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0324] Advantageously, the third fins 74 are arranged, in other words are configured to be arranged, opposite the control unit 15, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0325] Advantageously, the housing 17 comprises an internal surface 17c and an external surface 17d. The external surface 17d is opposite the internal surface 17c.

[0326] Advantageously, the support 48 includes first raised sections 51, in other words, first grooves. A first portion of the first raised sections 51, in particular two of the first raised sections 51, is formed on the third wall 69 of the body 48a of the support 48, as illustrated in [Fig. 5], and a second portion of the first raised sections 51, in particular two of the first raised sections 51, is formed on the fourth wall 70 of the body 48a of the support 48, as illustrated in [Fig. 8]. Furthermore, each first raised section 51 is supported, in other words, is configured to bear against, the internal surface 17c of the housing 17, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0327] Thus, the filter module 22 is centered inside the housing 17 by means of the first overthicknesses 51 of the support 48, in a radial direction to the axis of rotation X.

[0328] The number of initial thicknesses provided respectively on the third and fourth walls of the support body is not limiting and may vary. It may be, for example, equal to one or greater than or equal to three.

[0329] Advantageously, the support 48 further comprises at least a first leg 76 and a second leg 77. In addition, the first leg 76 is provided in the extension of the third wall 69 of the body 48a of the support 48 and the second leg 77 is provided in the extension of the fourth wall 70 of the body 48a of the support 48.

[0330] Advantageously, the electric motor 16 further comprises a bowl 78, as illustrated in figures 3 to 5.

[0331] Advantageously, the support 48 includes second raised sections 75, in other words, second grooves. A first part of the second raised sections 75, in particular two of the second raised sections 75, is provided on the first leg 76 of the support 48 and a second part of the second raised sections 75, in particular two of the second raised sections 75, is provided on the second leg 77 of the support 48. In addition, each second raised section 75 is supported, in other words, is configured to bear against an internal surface, not shown, of the bowl 78, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11. Only the second part of the second raised sections 75 provided on the second leg 77 of the support 48 is illustrated in [Fig. 8].

[0332] Thus, the filter module 22 is centered with respect to the electric motor 16 by means of the second overthicknesses 75 of the support 48 and the bowl 78, in a radial direction to the axis of rotation X.

[0333] The number of second overthicknesses provided respectively on the first and second legs of the support is not limiting and may be different. It may be, for example, equal to one or greater than or equal to three.

[0334] The type of fasteners for the support on the bowl is not limiting and may vary. The type of fasteners may be, for example, elastic snap-fit.

[0335] Advantageously, the fixing of the support 48 on the bowl 78 is achieved by press fitting.

[0336] In this way, the support 48 is fixed, in other words is configured to be fixed, on the bowl 78, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0337] In an alternative, not shown, the support 48 is fixed, in other words is configured to be fixed, on the electric motor 16 or on the control unit 15, in particular in the assembled configuration of the electromechanical actuator 11.

[0338] Thanks to the present invention, the support allows control of a positioning in space, in particular a location and an orientation, of the first and second inductances inside the housing between the control unit and the electric motor, so as to improve a processing performance, in other words filtering or attenuation, of electromagnetic waves by the filtering module.

[0339] Numerous modifications can be made to the embodiment examples described above, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0340] In an alternative, not shown, the electrical power supply device 26 further comprises a charger. The charger is configured to be electrically connected, that is, is electrically connected, to the battery 24, either directly to the battery or via the electromechanical actuator 11 and / or the control unit 15. The charger is configured to be plugged, that is, is plugged, into a wall outlet so as to recharge the battery 24 from a mains power supply. This charger constitutes an external electrical power supply.

[0341] In an alternative, not shown, the electrical power supply device 26 further comprises an auxiliary battery, the auxiliary battery being configured to recharge the battery 24. The auxiliary battery is configured to be electrically connected, that is to say, is electrically connected, to the battery 24, either directly to it or through the electromechanical actuator 11 and / or the control unit 15. Thus, the battery 24 can be recharged by means of the auxiliary battery, which forms an external power supply, particularly when the shading device 3 is located far from a wall outlet. In addition, the auxiliary battery can be used to recharge the battery of other electrical equipment, particularly portable devices, such as, for example, a mobile phone or a laptop computer.

[0342] In an alternative, not shown, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into a rail, in particular of square or rectangular cross-section, which can be open at one or both of its ends, in particular in the assembled configuration of the blackout device 3. Furthermore, the electromechanical actuator 11 can be configured to drive a drive shaft around which travel and / or orientation cords of the screen 2 are wound, which can advantageously be a slatted blind in this case.

[0343] 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

Demands

1. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a shutter device (3), the electromechanical actuator (11) comprising at least: - a housing (17), - an electric motor (16), the electric motor (16) being of the DC type, - a control unit (15), the control unit (15) controlling the electric motor (16), and - an electromagnetic wave filtering module (22), the control unit (15) being electrically connected to the electric motor (16) by means of an electrical connection (L15-16) via the filtering module (22), the control unit (15), the filtering module (22), and the electric motor (16) being housed within the housing (17), the electrical connection (L15-16) between the control unit (15) and the electric motor (16), via the filtering module (22), being implemented at means of several electrical conductors (44, 45, 46, 47),the filtering module (22) comprising at least: - a first inductance (41), the first inductance (41) extending along a direction defined by a first longitudinal axis (L1), - a second inductance (42), the second inductance (42) extending along a direction defined by a second longitudinal axis (L2), and - a support (48), the first and second inductances (41, 42) being mounted on the support (48), characterized in that the first and second longitudinal axes (L1, L2) of the first and second inductances (41, 42) extend respectively in a first plane (PI) and in a second plane (P2), the first and second planes (PI, P2) being parallel to an axis of rotation (X) of the electromechanical actuator (11), in that, in the first plane (PI), the first longitudinal axis (L1) of the first inductance (41) is inclined by relative to the axis of rotation (X) of a first non-zero inclination value (al), and in that, in the second plane (P2), the second longitudinal axis (L2) of the second inductance (42) is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation (X) by a second non-zero inclination value (a2).

2. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second tilt values ​​(al, a2) have the same absolute value, in that the first tilt value (al) is positive, and in that the second tilt value (a2) is negative.

3. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​(al, a2) is within a range extending between 30° and 60°.

4. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to claim 3, characterized in that the absolute value of the first and second inclination values ​​(al, a2) is 45°.

5. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first and second planes (PI, P2) in which the first and second longitudinal axes (L1, L2) of the first and second inductances (41, 42) extend are arranged on either side of the axis of rotation (X).

6. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to claim 5, characterized in that the first plane (PI) is distant from the axis of rotation (X) by a first non-zero gap value (dl), in that the second plane (P2) is distant from the axis of rotation (X) by a second non-zero gap value (d2), and in that the first and second gap values ​​(dl, d2) are equal.

7. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the support (48) comprises elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements (49), and in that each of the first and second inductances (41, 42) is mounted on the support (48) by means of the elastic snap-fit ​​fastening elements (49).

8. Electromechanical actuator (11) for a blackout device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the electrical connection (L15-16) between the control unit (15) and the electric motor (16) comprises a first, a second, a third and a fourth electrical conductor (44, 45, 46, 47), in that the first inductance (41) is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit (15) by the first electrical conductor (44) and, on the other hand, to the electric motor (16) by the second electrical conductor (45), and in that the second inductance (42) is electrically connected, on the one hand, to the control unit (15) by the third electrical conductor (46) and, on the other hand, to the electric motor (16) by the fourth electrical conductor (47).

9. A blackout device (3), the blackout 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 any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A blackout device (3) according to claim 9, characterized in that the blackout device (3) further comprises a winding tube (4), in that the screen (2) is windable onto the winding tube (4), and in that the winding tube (4) is arranged so as to be driven into rotation by the electromechanical actuator (11).

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