Manual opening / closing drive unit

The drive device enables convenient manual operation from a standing position by using a sliding member and towing rope system to control shutters or windows, addressing the inconvenience of climbing for manual access.

JP2026501012AActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13NINGBO SUNFREE MOTOR TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2025537584
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-02-04
Filing Date
2024-01-28
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2044-01-28

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Technical Problem

Existing drive units for shutters and windows require manual operation that necessitate climbing up to access the emergency switch, making it inconvenient when terminal controls fail.

Method used

A manual opening/closing drive device with a sliding member and towing rope system that allows manual control from a standing position, using a trigger switch and voltage sensor to detect voltage changes, enabling easy operation without climbing.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy manual control of drive units from a standing position, reducing the need to climb and minimizing exposure of the switch mechanism, enhancing operational convenience and reducing assembly complexity.

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Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a manual opening / closing drive device. [Solution] The present invention relates to a manual opening / closing drive device which includes an outer tube, in which a reducer, a motor movement, an electric control panel, a power source, and a stroke head are sequentially arranged, the electric control panel being fixed within the outer tube by a fixed rack, the electric control panel being provided with a voltage sensor for controlling the start / stop of the drive device, the electric control panel being further provided with a trigger switch for making / breaking the circuit and causing the voltage sensor to detect a change in voltage, the fixed rack being provided with a sliding member which can come into contact with or separate from the trigger switch to make / break the circuit to the trigger switch and change the voltage, the sliding member being connected to the sliding member which can be driven to come into contact with or separate from the trigger switch, one end of the sliding member passing through the stroke head and hanging down naturally so that it can be pulled by hand, and in this invention, by providing an executing member which passes through the stroke head and hangs down naturally, a user can easily stand below the shutter or window and pull their hand without having to climb on it.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of drives, and in particular to manual open / close drives. [Background technology]

[0002] Shutters, windows, etc. are usually equipped with a drive unit, which drives the opening and closing of shutters and windows, making people's lives much more convenient. Generally, the operation of the drive unit can be controlled by a terminal tool such as a remote control or a mobile phone, which is very convenient. However, if the terminal tool breaks down, for example, if there is no electricity or signal, it will be impossible to control the normal operation of the drive unit. In such cases, people will be embarrassed and will be unable to close or open the shutter or window. To address the above issues, it is common to provide an emergency switch somewhere other than the stroke head of the drive unit. However, since this switch is attached to the top of the shutter or window along with the drive unit, it can only be used by climbing up, which is very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] In contrast to the current state of the prior art, the technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a manual opening / closing drive device that is easy to operate and allows the operation of the drive device to be manually controlled by simply standing under the shutter or window, without the need to climb up. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention used to solve the above technical problems is as follows: A manual opening / closing drive device includes an outer tube, in which a reducer, a motor movement, an electric control panel, a power source, and a stroke head are sequentially installed, the electric control panel is fixed in the outer tube by a fixed rack, the electric control panel is provided with a voltage sensor for controlling start / stop of the drive device, the electric control panel is further provided with a trigger switch for connecting / disconnecting a circuit and causing the voltage sensor to detect a change in voltage, a sliding member is provided on the fixed rack, the sliding member can contact or disengage from the trigger switch to connect / disconnect the circuit to the trigger switch to change the voltage, an operating member is connected to the sliding member, the sliding member can be driven to contact or disengage from the trigger switch, and one end of the operating member passes through the stroke head and hangs down naturally so that it can be pulled by hand.

[0005] Furthermore, the execution member includes a return spring that separates the sliding member from the trigger switch, and a towing rope that can be pulled to bring the sliding member into contact with the trigger switch, one end of the towing rope being fixed to the sliding member, and the other end passing through the stroke head and then naturally hanging down so that it can be pulled by hand.

[0006] Furthermore, the sliding member is provided with a groove for avoiding the trigger switch, and an arc-shaped guide surface for contacting the trigger switch is provided in the groove on the side away from the towing rope.

[0007] Furthermore, the sliding member has a draw hole at the end facing the towing rope for tying the towing rope.

[0008] Furthermore, one end of the return spring abuts against the end of the sliding member facing the towing rope, and the other end of the return spring abuts against the boss of the fixed rack.

[0009] Furthermore, the motor movement and the power supply are both electrically connected to an electric control panel, the output end of the motor movement is connected to the input end of the reducer, the output end of the reducer is arranged to be exposed to the outside of the outer tube, and the reducer and the motor movement are both fixedly connected within the outer tube.

[0010] Additionally, the power supply is mounted in a fixed rack.

[0011] Furthermore, the head portion of the stroke head is exposed to the outside of the outer tube, the neck portion of the stroke head is inserted into the outer tube, a guide post for switching the direction of the towing rope is provided within the stroke head, and a through hole through which the towing rope passes is provided in the side wall of the head portion of the stroke head.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixed rack includes a removable upper case and a removable lower case. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: In the present invention, the execution member is provided which passes through the stroke head and hangs down naturally, making it easy for the user to stand below the shutter or window and pull it with their hands, without the user having to climb up. By pulling the execution member, the execution member drives the sliding member to abut against the trigger switch, making the circuit conductive and causing a voltage change. The voltage change is detected by the voltage sensor, and then the electric control panel controls the corresponding operation of the drive unit, which then releases the execution member and causes the sliding member to disengage from the trigger switch, which breaks the circuit. The trigger switch's conduction and disconnection, i.e., pulling and releasing the execution member, are performed in a single operation. During this process, the voltage sensor detects the voltage change, and the electric control panel controls the corresponding operation of the drive unit according to the voltage sensor signal, making operation easier; and because the trigger switch, the sliding member, and part of the execution member are directly mounted within the outer tube and not on the stroke head, the exposed portion of the stroke head can be made thinner, which reduces the side clearance and reduces exposure when installing the shutter or window.

[0014] In order to clearly describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical means in the prior art, the accompanying drawings that need to be used to depict the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described below. The accompanying drawings described below are only some examples of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain drawings of other embodiments based on the accompanying drawings without any creative effort.

[0015] The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. exemplified in this specification are used only to align the contents disclosed in this specification so that those skilled in the art can understand and read them, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented, and therefore have no technical substantive meaning. The embellishment of the structures, changes in proportional relationships, or size adjustments are within the scope of the contents disclosed in this specification, provided that they do not affect the effects that can be produced and the objectives that can be achieved by the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of A in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a sliding member of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the stroke head of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0018] In the description of the present invention, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center," "vertical," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" are used merely to facilitate easy explanation of the present invention, and are not intended to indicate or suggest that the devices or components shown necessarily have a specific orientation or are configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive purposes and should not be understood to indicate or suggest relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features shown. Thus, a feature qualified by "first" or "second" expresses or implies the inclusion of one or more of said features. Furthermore, in the present invention, unless otherwise stated, "plurality" means two or more, e.g., two or three.

[0020] Unless otherwise specified and indicated in the present invention, the terms "attached," "coupled," "joined," "fixed," etc. should be interpreted broadly, and may refer to, for example, a solid connection, a detachable connection or integration, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate element, an internal communication between two elements, or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Unless otherwise stated and specified in the present invention, a first feature described as being "above" or "below" a second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or the first and second features may be in indirect contact via an intermediate element. Furthermore, a first feature described as being "directly above," "above," and "on" a second feature may mean being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply having a higher horizontal height than the second feature. A first feature described as being "directly below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply having a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the present invention includes an outer tube 1, in which a reducer 2, a motor movement 3, an electric control panel 4, a power supply 5 and a stroke head 6 are sequentially arranged, the motor movement 3 and the power supply 5 are all electrically connected to the electric control panel 4, the electric control panel 4 is an MCU board, the output end of the motor movement 3 is connected to the input end of the reducer 2, the output end of the reducer 2 is exposed to the outside of the outer tube 1 for transmission, the reducer 2 and the motor movement 3 are all fixedly connected in the outer tube 1, the electric control panel 4 is fixed in the outer tube 1 by a fixed rack 7, and a voltage for controlling the start and stop of the driving device is provided. A sensor 8 is provided on the electric control panel 4, a trigger switch 9 is further provided on the electric control panel 4 for making / breaking a circuit and causing the voltage sensor 8 to detect a change in voltage, a sliding member 10 is provided on the fixed rack 7 and can contact or disengage from the trigger switch 9 to make / break the circuit in the trigger switch 9 to change the voltage, an execution member 11 is connected to the sliding member 10 and can be driven so that the sliding member 10 contacts or disengages from the trigger switch 9, one end of the execution member 11 passes through a stroke head 6 and hangs down naturally so that it can be pulled by hand.

[0023] Here, the execution member 11 includes a return spring 11.1 that separates the sliding member 10 from the trigger switch 9, and a pulling rope 11.2 that can pull the sliding member 10 to abut against the trigger switch 9. One end of the pulling rope 11.2 is fixed to the sliding member 10, and the other end passes through the stroke head 6 and hangs down naturally so that it can be pulled by hand, making it easy for a user to stand below the shutter / window and pull the pulling rope 11.2. By pulling the pulling rope 11.2, the user can drive the sliding member 10 to slide and bring it into contact with the trigger switch 9, causing it to be electrified. After releasing the pulling rope 11.2, the pulling rope 11.2 returns under the action of the return spring 11.1 and separates from the trigger switch 9, breaking the circuit. Each time the execution member 11 pulls the sliding member 10 to make or break the trigger switch 9, the electric control panel 4 controls the corresponding operation of the driving device according to the signal from the voltage sensor 8.

[0024] Here, the sliding member 10 is provided with a recessed groove 10.1 for avoiding the trigger switch 9, and an arc-shaped guide surface 10.2 for contacting the trigger switch 9 is provided on the side of the recessed groove 10.1 away from the towing rope 11.2. When the towing rope 11.2 is pulled downward, the sliding member 10 slides toward the towing rope 11.2, and the arc-shaped guide surface 10.2 pushes up the trigger switch 9, energizing it. When the towing rope 11.2 is released, the sliding member 10 returns to the position under the action of the return spring 11.1. Upon returning, the arc-shaped guide surface 10.2 disengages from the trigger switch 9, causing the trigger switch 9 to drop into the groove 10.1 and cut off the circuit. The structure of the groove 10.1 on the one hand serves to avoid the trigger switch 9, and on the other hand limits the sliding range of the sliding member 10, ensuring that the sliding member 10 does not slide excessively away from the towing rope 11.2 when returning. The trigger switch 9 abuts against the side of the groove 10.1 closest to the towing rope 11.2, limiting excessive sliding of the sliding member 10.

[0025] Here, the end of the sliding member 10 facing the towing rope 11.2 is provided with a draw hole 10.3 for binding the towing rope 11.2.

[0026] Here, one end of the return spring 11.1 abuts against the end of the sliding member 10 facing the towing rope 11.2, and the other end of the return spring 11.1 abuts against the boss 7.1 of the fixed rack 7. In its natural state, the return spring 11.1 positions the groove 10.1 of the sliding member 10 below the trigger switch 9, thereby avoiding the trigger switch 9 and preventing current from flowing. When the towing rope 11.2 is pulled, the towing rope 11.2 pulls the sliding member 10 and presses the return spring 11.1, bringing the arc-shaped guide surface 10.2 close to the trigger switch 9 and pushing up the trigger switch 9 to allow current to flow.

[0027] Here, the power supply 5 is mounted in a fixed rack 7, and the power supply 5 and the electric control panel 4 are mounted integrally by the fixed rack 7 and then mounted in the outer tube 1, which makes the overall structure neater and easier to assemble. The fixed rack 7 also serves to prevent dust and scratches, preventing metal chips remaining in the outer tube 1 from falling onto the electric control panel 4 and causing malfunctions such as short circuits. It also prevents friction with the outer tube 1 when assembling the electric control panel 4 and the power supply 5. Since electric wires are welded to the electric control panel 4 and the power supply 5, many more small components are welded to the electric control panel 4. The protection of the fixed rack 7 improves assembly efficiency and makes friction less likely to occur.

[0028] Here, the head portion 6.1 of the stroke head 6 is exposed to the outside of the outer tube 1, and a PCB board is provided within the head portion 6.1, and the PCB board is connected to the electric control panel 4 via a flat cable. The PCB board is provided with setting keys, a data interface, indicator lights, an antenna, etc., all of which are conventional technology and will not be described again. The neck portion 6.2 of the stroke head 6 is inserted into the outer tube 1, and a guide post 6.3 for switching the direction of the towing rope 11.2 is provided within the stroke head 6. A through hole 6.4 through which the towing rope 11.2 passes is provided in the side wall of the head portion 6.1 of the stroke head 6, as shown in Figure 6.

[0029] Here, the fixed rack 7 includes a removable upper case 7.2 and a removable lower case 7.3, which makes it easy to remove and assemble.

[0030] When in use, a user can stand under the shutter or window and directly pull the towing rope 11.2. The towing rope 11.2 overcomes the elastic force of the return spring 11.1 to drive the sliding member 10 to slide in the direction of the towing rope 11.2. The arc-shaped guide surface 10.2 of the sliding member 10 pushes up the trigger switch 9 to make the circuit conductive. The voltage sensor 8 detects the voltage change, and the electrical control panel 4 controls the corresponding operation of the driving device according to the signal from the voltage sensor 8. After releasing the towing rope 11.2, the sliding member 10 pulls back the return spring 11.1. 1.1, the trigger switch 9 returns to its original position, and the trigger switch 9 drops into the groove 10.1 to break the circuit. The trigger switch 9 turns on and off, i.e., the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released in one operation. During this process, the voltage sensor 8 detects the voltage change, and the electric control panel 4 controls the corresponding operation of the drive unit according to the signal from the voltage sensor 8. This is easy to operate. In actual use, the corresponding operating circuit can be set up in the electric control panel 4 by itself. For example, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released in the first operation, the voltage sensor 8 detects the voltage change, and the electric control panel 4 controls the corresponding operation of the drive unit according to the signal from the voltage sensor 8. In response to the signal from No. 8, the drive unit is controlled to rotate clockwise, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released the second time, the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to stop rotating, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released the third time, the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to rotate counterclockwise, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released the fourth time, the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to stop rotating, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released the fifth time, the electric control panel 4 also controls the drive unit to rotate clockwise, and so on, operating in a cycle. Furthermore, when the drive unit rotates clockwise to move the shutter or window to its uppermost or lowermost limit position, the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to stop operating, and at this time, the towing rope 11.2 is pulled and released, and the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to rotate counterclockwise, thereby skipping the intermediate stopping step. Similarly, when the drive unit rotates counterclockwise to move the shutter or window to its uppermost or lowermost limit position, the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to stop operating, and at this time, the towing rope 11.2 is towed and released, and the electric control panel 4 controls the drive unit to rotate clockwise, thereby skipping the intermediate stopping step.

[0031] The materials, reagents and experimental equipment used in the examples of the present invention are all commercially available products that fit into the field of shutter and window tubular motors, unless otherwise specified.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are used to explain the technical means of the present invention, but are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can still modify the technical means described in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents, and these modifications or replacements do not deviate from the essence of the corresponding technical means and the spirit and scope of the technical means of each embodiment of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1 outer tube 2 Reducer 3 Motor Movement 4 Electrical control panel 5 Power supply 6 Stroke Head 6.1 Head 6.2 Neck 6.3 Guideposts 6.4 Through holes 7 Fixed Rack 7.1 Boss 7.2 Upper case 7.3 Lower case 8 Voltage Sensor 9 Trigger Switch 10 Sliding member 10.1 Groove 10.2 Arc-shaped guide surface 10.3 Drawhole 11 Execution Members 11.1 Return spring 11.2 Tow rope

Claims

1. 1. A manual opening / closing drive device comprising: an outer tube, in which a reducer, a motor movement, an electric control panel, a power source, and a stroke head are sequentially disposed; the electric control panel is fixed in the outer tube by a fixed rack; the electric control panel is provided with a voltage sensor for controlling start / stop of the drive device; the electric control panel is further provided with a trigger switch for connecting / disconnecting a circuit to cause the voltage sensor to detect a change in voltage; a sliding member is provided on the fixed rack, which can contact or disengage from the trigger switch to connect / disconnect the circuit to the trigger switch to change the voltage; an execution member is connected to the sliding member, which can be driven to contact or disengage from the trigger switch, and one end of the execution member passes through the stroke head and hangs down naturally so that it can be pulled by hand.

2. 2. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 1, wherein the execution member includes a return spring for separating the sliding member from the trigger switch and a pulling rope for pulling the sliding member to abut against the trigger switch, one end of the pulling rope being fixed to the sliding member and the other end passing through the stroke head and naturally hanging down so as to be pulled by hand.

3. 3. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 2, wherein the sliding member is provided with a groove for avoiding the trigger switch, and an arc-shaped guide surface for contacting the trigger switch is provided in the groove on the side away from the traction rope.

4. 3. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 2, wherein the sliding member has an end facing the towing rope that is provided with a pull hole for tying the towing rope.

5. 3. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 2, wherein one end of the return spring abuts against the end of the sliding member facing the towing rope, and the other end of the return spring abuts against the boss of the fixed rack.

6. 2. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 1, wherein the motor movement and the power supply are both electrically connected to an electric control panel, the output end of the motor movement is connected to the input end of a reducer, the output end of the reducer is exposed to the outside of the outer tube, and the reducer and the motor movement are both fixedly connected within the outer tube.

7. 2. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply is mounted in a fixed rack.

8. 3. The manual opening / closing type drive device according to claim 2, wherein a head portion of the stroke head is exposed to the outside of the outer tube, a neck portion of the stroke head is inserted into the outer tube, a guide post for switching the direction of the towing rope is provided within the stroke head, and a through hole through which the towing rope passes is provided in a side wall of the head portion of the stroke head.

9. 2. The manual opening / closing drive device according to claim 1, wherein the fixed rack includes a removable upper case and a removable lower case.

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