MOUNTING BRACKET FOR MOUNTING A MOTORIZED SCREEN ON A CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURER OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET
Patent Information
- Application Number
- NL2039300
- Authority / Receiving Office
- NL · NL
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-12-10
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Abstract
Description
The present invention relates to a mounting bracket for mounting of a motorized screen, such as a window covering, to a structure, such as a surface or an oblong profile, in which the motorized screen is a rotatable tube includes and a motor, which is designed for rotating the tube, which mounting bracket a includes a mounting plate made of rigid material equipped with locking devices, which are designed for locking the motorized screen, in which the mounting bracket further a includes mounting bracket for mounting to the structure, to which mounting bracket is connected with the mounting plate. Such a mounting bracket is known from European patent EP2933428 of the same applicant. The well-known mounting bracket works together with a holder on a rotatable axis of the screen configured for receiving plate-shaped locking devices. After mounting the known mounting brackets on the structure, a window covering fitted with suitable holders in a plane essentially perpendicular to the shaft can be clicked into the mounting brackets. The mounting plate with plate-shaped locking devices result in a minimal light gap when mounted on the inside of the walls or window frames. The well-known mounting bracket has the disadvantage that, with a motorized screen, it transmits vibrations from the engine to the structure, which in some situations is can cause annoying noise when operating the screen. The present invention aims to provide an improved mounting bracket according to to provide the opening of claim 1 which dampens vibrations of the engine in use or absorbs. The mounting bracket pursuant to the present invention shall have the characteristic for that purpose that the mounting bracket comprises a locking plate of rigid material, in which the locking devices are included, and that the mounting bracket has a damping zone of includes vibration-damping material, which forms the connection between the locking plate and the mounting plate. The mounting bracket pursuant to the present invention has the advantage that the damping zone of vibration-damping material forms the only connection between the locking plate and the mounting plate and therefore the locking means in relation to the acoustic isolating mounting bracket. U820060086874A1 reveals a mounting bracket for a tubular motor system that is designed to absorb vibrations of the engine during use. The well-known mounting bracket consists of three separate components: a rigid component for mounting to the structure, a rigid component for attachment to the tubular motor system and a flexible element of vibration-absorbing material that connects the two rigid components. The The flexible element is designed to allow greater displacement of the tubular motor system in the horizontal to allow direction than in the vertical direction. In all embodiments, the flexible consists element consisting of multiple suspension cords. The mounting bracket from U820060086874A1 has the disadvantage that space is required for the intended horizontal displacement whereby a light gap will appear in livestock situations when mounting the tubular motor system on the inside of the walls or frames. On the other hand, the mounting bracket according to the invention holds every motorized Screen in mounted condition in use in a position with little to no light gaps. Moreover, the mounting bracket according to the present invention makes it easier installation possible by means of a single displacement in a plane essentially perpendicular to the tube. In an elegant preferred design, the mounting plate, the damping zone and the locking plate permanently connected. The mounting bracket can therefore be installed without additional actions and / or tools are applied. In a compact preferred design, the damping zone and the the mounting plate is essentially in the same plane. The damping zone has a minimal impact on the thickness of the mounting bracket. According to a further elaboration of the compact preferred design form, extend the mounting plate, the damping zone and the locking plate are essentially in the same level out. The thickness of the mounting bracket is then determined by the thickness of the damping zone. and can be kept to a minimum. This results in a minimal light gap of the motorized screen. In an optimal preferred design, the mounting plate has a, preferably central recess, in which the locking plate is at least partially incorporated, and runs the damping zone along the contour of the recess. The damping zone runs into this the plane of rotation of the tube and prevents unwanted torsion when operating the motor. In a further elaboration of the optimal preferred design, the recess is larger than the locking plate and the damping zone bridges the space between the locking plate and the recess. The larger damping zone lends stiffness to the mounting bracket and has a greater torsion-reducing effect. In a practical preferred design, the damping zone is part of a collar that extends partly over the mounting plate and partly over the locking plate. In a first preferred design, the damping zone has a closed structure. The closed structure leads to a strong, form-fitting connection between the mounting plate and the locking plate. In addition, there is a damping zone with a closed Structure easy to produce. In a second, alternative preferred design form, the damping zone a at least partially open structure. Preferably, the vibration-damping material comprises rubber, preferably synthetic. rubber, such as silicone rubber. The damping zone is preferably made of liquid silicone rubber. (LSR). By applying liquid silicone rubber, the mounting bracket can be adjusted according to the invention be manufactured by means of injection molding techniques. According to a complete preferred design, the damping zone is configured for in combination with a cover that largely conceals the mounting bracket from view. According to a reliable preferred design, the locking devices comprise at least one locking tooth, which is configured for click locking in fasteners on the motorized screen. In a further elaboration of the reliable preferred form of execution, the include locking devices two guide positions, which are on either side of the locking tooth installed, in which the guide positions are arranged for guiding the fasteners on the motorized screen. The guide slats together form with the locking tooth a fork and function as seekers and thereby facilitate a fast and precise assembly. in another preferred design, the locking devices are formed by one or more openings or recesses on the locking plate, which are designed for reception of fasteners on the motorized screen. The present invention also relates to a process for the manufacturing a mounting bracket for mounting a motorized screen to a construction, which mounting bracket includes a mounting support for mounting to the construction and a mounting plate of rigid material designed for locking of the motorized screen, where the procedure includes the following steps: a) Positioning the mounting plate in a mold; b) Positioning a locking plate with rigid locking devices material in the mold at some distance from the mounting plate; c) Applying liquid vibration-damping material into the mold in the space between the mounting plate and the locking plate such that the liquid vibration-damping material forms the contact between the mounting plate and the locking plate; and d) Allowing the liquid vibration-damping material to harden. The present invention also relates to an assembly of a mounting bracket according to the invention and a bracket holder, in which the bracket holder is equipped with fasteners designed to form a click connection with the locking mechanisms of the mounting bracket. The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the figures, in which Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a motorized roller blind with a first preferred form of a mounting bracket according to the invention in separated the|s; Figure 2A shows a schematic view of the mounting bracket from Figure 1 in more detail in a first version; Figure 2B shows a schematic view of the mounting bracket from Figure 2A in a second stand; Figure 2C shows an exploded view of the mounting bracket from Figure 2A; Figure 2D shows a bottom view of the mounting bracket from Figure 2A; Figure 3 shows a front view of a variant of the first. preferred design of the mounting bracket according to the invention; Figure 4 shows a schematic view of a motorized roller blind with a second preferred form of a mounting bracket according to the invention in separated the|s; Figure 5A shows a schematic view of the mounting bracket from Figure 4 in more detail in a first version; Figure 5B shows a schematic view of the mounting bracket from Figure 5A in a second stand; Figure 6 shows a front view of a variant of the second. preferred design of the mounting bracket according to the invention. Equal venNijzingscijfers in the different figures indicate equal parts. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a motorized screen 10 with a first preferred form of a mounting bracket 20 according to the invention in disassembled the|s. Figure 2A shows the mounting bracket 20 and the bracket holder 30 from Figure 1 in a first position, in which they stand separately. Figure 2B shows the mounting bracket 20 and the bracket holder 30 from Figure 2A in a second, assembled stand. The motorized screen is a ro|curtain 10 with a rotatable tube 11 and a tubular motor 12, which is incorporated into the rotatable tube and is designed to rotate of tube 11. Tube 11 and tubular motor 12 together form a tubular motor system. At the tube is a flexible screen material in the form of a cloth 13 attached that rolls up or down when operating the motor 12. At one end (motor side) of tube 11 is the tubular motor 12 with a motor head 14 and a |ager that works together with the tube 11 in the usual way. At the At the opposite end (non-motor side) of tube 11, there is an end plug 15. and a |agerpin 16 configured for pickup in the end plug 15. Both the motor head 14 and the bearing pin 16 have an outward-facing surface. on which a bracket holder 30 is mounted, which is configured for cooperation with the mounting bracket 20. In Figure 2A, the surface 17 of the engine head 14 is visible. The bracket holder 30 is designed for detachable attachment to mounting bracket 20. The The collaboration between bracket holder 30 and mounting bracket 20 will be discussed further on. explained In the first preferred version, mounting bracket 20 is configured for mounting on a ceiling or the top of a window frame. Mounting bracket 20 is for this purpose. equipped with a mounting bracket 22 made of rigid material. In the first The preferred version is the mounting bracket 22 equipped with holes for, for example, screws or bolts. The mounting bracket 20 is equipped with a mounting plate 21. The mounting plate 21 is manufactured of rigid material and is connected to mounting bracket 22. The mounting bracket 20 is further equipped with a locking plate 23. The locking plate 23 is made of rigid material and equipped with locking devices 231 which are designed for locking in the bracket holder 30. According to the invention, the mounting bracket 20 further comprises a damping zone 27 of vibration-damping material, which damping zone 27 the locking plate 23 with the mounting plate 21 connects. Figure 2C shows an exploded view of mounting bracket 20 from Figure 2A. In the In the preferred design shown, mounting plate 21 has a predominantly central recess 211, in which the locking plate 23 is incorporated. The recess 211 is larger than the locking plate 23. The damping zone 27 bridges the distance between the outer contour 233 of the locking plate 23 and the inner contour 212 of the recess 211. Figure 2D shows a bottom view of mounting bracket 20 from Figure 2A. The damping zone 27 is part of a collar 26, which extends partly over the mounting plate 21 and partly over the locking plate 23. The collar 26 has a general H- shaped cross-section with damping zone 27 in the middle. Damping zone 27 forms a bridging between locking plate 23 and mounting plate 21 as seen in the mounting surface of the mounting bracket. Preferably, there is no overlap between the locking plate 23 and the mounting plate 21 in this mounting surface which is also the surface of rotation is of the tube. The damping zone 27 forms the only connection and provides stiffness in this plane of rotation and thereby counteracts unwanted torsion during motor operation. The damping zone 27 and the mounting plate 21 extend mainly into the same plane of rotation or mounting plane. In the preferred configuration shown, it has the locking plate 23 a perimeter edge edge 233, which essentially lies in the same plane as the damping zone 27 and the mounting plate 21. Optionally, the locking devices 231 are located slightly raised relative to the perimeter edge 233, as shown. In general it applies that the mounting plate, the damping zone and the locking plate are primarily located in extend the same plane. In the shown first preferred version, the mounting bracket has 20 a damping zone 27 with a closed structure. Figure 3 shows a variant of this mounting bracket 20 formed with a damping zone with a partially open structure through ribs 28 and openings 29. Optionally, the mounting bracket 20, 20 can be covered with a after mounting. end cap 40. Figure 4 shows a schematic view of a motorized roller blind 10 with a second preferred form of a mounting bracket 120 according to the invention in disassembled parts. In the second preferred version, the mounting bracket is designed for mounting the motorized roller blind 10 in an elongated (extrusion) profile. Various elongated profiles are known in the field, such as a mounting profile or a cassette. In the second preferred version, a cassette is 50 provided with a list 52 shown, which is suspended by means of cassette brackets 51 on a structure, in this example on a ceiling or the top of a window frame. Compared to the earlier figures, the same venNijzing figures to the same components and the reference figures of amended components have been increased by the number 100. Figure 5A shows the mounting bracket 120 and the bracket holder 30 from Figure 4 in a first position, in which they stand apart. Figure 5B shows the mounting bracket 120 and the bracket holder 30 from Figure 5A in a second, assembled position. Figure 6 shows a front view of a variant of the second. preferred design of the mounting bracket according to the invention. The mounting bracket 120 is equipped with a mounting plate 121. The mounting plate 121 is manufactured from rigid material. In the second preferred version, the shape of the mounting plate 121 adapted to cassette 50. The mounting bracket 120 is equipped with two mounting brackets 122 made of rigid material for mounting in the cassette 50. The mounting bracket 120 is further equipped with a locking plate 23. The locking plate 23 is made of rigid material and equipped with locking devices 231 which are designed for locking in the bracket holder 30. According to the invention, the mounting bracket 120 further comprises a damping zone 127 of vibration-damping material, which damping zone 127 the locking plate 23 with the mounting plate 121 connects. The damping zone 127 is part of a collar 126, which extends partially over the mounting plate 121 and partly over the locking plate 23. The collar 126 has a general H-shaped cross-section with damping zone 27 in the middle. In the shown second preferred version, mounting bracket 120 has a damping zone 127 with a closed structure. Figure 6 shows a variant of this mounting bracket 120 formed with a damping zone with a partially open structure through ribs 128 and openings 129. Optionally, the mounting bracket 120, 120 can be covered with a after mounting. end cap 140. The mounting bracket 120, 120 is optionally provided with lugs 141 for this purpose. Suitable vibration-damping material is more flexible or elastic than the rigid material. of the mounting plate and the locking plate, but strong enough for a motorized to carry screen. The vibration-damping property means that the material the dampens (sound) vibrations from the engine, which in the absence of the vibration-damping material would be transferred directly to the structure. Instead of the For the term vibration-damping, one can also use the terms sound-damping, vibration-absorbing or use sound-absorbing. Suitable vibration-damping materials are, for example, plastic, cork, and rubber. The rubber can be either natural rubber or synthetic rubber, such as silicone or (poly)urethane. Preferably, the damping zone is made of liquid silicone rubber. (LSR). Preferably, the material of the mounting plate and the locking devices is sheet steel. The mounting bracket according to the first and second preferred design forms can be manufactured according to the invention by the method according to the invention, which the includes the following steps. In a first step, the mounting plate 21, 121 and the locking plate 23 are in a mold positioned at a predetermined distance from each other, preferably mainly in the same plane. Next, in the space between mounting plate 21, 121 and the locking plate 23 liquid vibration-damping material molded around the mounting plate 21, to connect 121 and the locking plate 23 together. Finally, the liquid vibration-damping material is given time to harden into a bonding layer. In the resulting mounting surface of the mounting bracket, the liquid forms vibration-damping material the contact between the mounting plate and the locking plate. The Liquid vibration-damping material lies like a collar around the locking plate with the locking devices through. Alternatively, the mounting bracket can be assembled in accordance with the invention. from the separate parts, namely a mounting plate, a collar and locking mechanisms. The mounting bracket according to the invention is provided with locking devices, which are manufactured of rigid material and form part of a locking plate 23. The locking devices are designed for locking in a bracket holder on the motorized screen. The cooperation between the locking devices and the A bracket holder can be realized in various ways, for example by hooking and / or twisting or by means of a click lock. In the displayed preferred version configurations, a click lock is shown, which on is known from European patent EP2933428 of the same applicant. The Locking devices include a locking tooth 231 and the bracket holder 30 is provided a slot, configured for the reception of the locking tooth 231. For illustration, figures show 2A and 5A it is visible that an end plate 33 has been installed at a distance on the surface 17 of the engine head 14 with two spacers 32, in which the space between the two spacers 32 form the slot. The bracket holder 30 is equipped with an operable hook, which is mounted on a lip 31 on the end plate 33. In the perspective of these figures, however, the hook is not visible. The locking tooth 231 is provided with a hole 232. When installing the locking tooth 231 in the slot the hook will fall into the hole 232 and the bracket holder 30 is on the mounting bracket 20 locked. By operating the tab 31, the bracket holder 30 can be removed from the mounting bracket 20 must be unlocked. The locking plate 23 is optionally equipped with guide positions 24 and 25, which Engage on the outer sides of the spacers. Guide positions 24 and 25 guide the bracket holder 30 into the mounting bracket 20. The locking tooth 231 and the guide positions 24 and 25 form a fork together. The rigid locking devices, such as the locking tooth 231, are economically viable. mounted on mounting bracket 20, 20, 120, 120 and the movable are Fasteners, such as the tab 31, are attached to the bracket holder 30. The invention is naturally not limited to those described and shown. preferred design forms. The damping zone can assume other shapes or positions. The damping zone can, for example, serve as a connecting layer between a partially overlapping mounting plate and locking plate are fitted. The mounting plate can also be a different take shape and could even be a minimal ridge on the mounting bracket(s). The The corresponding shape of the damping zone can then be rectangular. In practice, it can be in some situations are sufficient to apply a damping mounting bracket to the motor side. On the non-motor side, a standard mounting bracket without damping can then be used. be applied. The invention therefore extends to any embodiment that falls within the scope of the extent of protection, as defined in the claims and viewed in the in light of the preceding description and accompanying drawings.
Claims
1. Mounting bracket for mounting a motorized screen, such as a window covering, on a structure, such as a surface or an elongated profile, in which the motorized screen comprises a rotatable tube and a motor, which is designed for rotating the tube, which mounting bracket a mounting plate of rigid material equipped with locking devices includes, which are designed for locking of the motorized screen, in which the mounting bracket further a mounting bracket includes for mounting to the structure, which mounting bracket is connected to the mounting plate, with the characteristic that the mounting bracket a includes a locking plate made of rigid material, in which the locking devices are included, and that the mounting bracket has a vibration-damping damping zone includes material that connects the locking plate to the mounting plate.
2. Mounting bracket according to claim 1, in which the mounting plate, the damping zone and the locking plate must be permanently connected.
3. Mounting bracket according to claim 1 or 2, in which the damping zone and the mounting plate extend substantially in the same plane.
4. Mounting bracket according to claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the mounting plate, the damping zone and the locking plate extend substantially in the same plane.
5. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting plate has a recess in which the locking plate is at least partially incorporated, and in which the damping zone runs along the contour of the recess.
6. Mounting bracket according to claim 5, in which the recess is larger than the locking plate and the damping zone the space between the locking plate and the bridges recess.
7. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the damping zone is part of a collar, which extends partially over the mounting plate and partially over the locking plate.
8. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the damping zone has a closed structure.
9. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the damping zone has at least partially an open structure.
10. Mounting bracket according to one of the preceding claims, in which the vibration-damping material rubber, preferably synthetic rubber, such as silicone rubber, includes.
11. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the The damping zone is made of liquid silicone rubber (LSR).
12. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the The damping zone is designed for use with an end cap.
13. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the locking devices comprise at least one locking tooth, which is configured for Click lock in fasteners on the motorized screen.
14. Mounting bracket according to claim 13, in which the locking means two comprise guide teeth, which are on either side of the locking tooth installed, in which the guide positions are arranged for conducting fasteners on the motorized screen.
15. Mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the Locking devices are formed by one or more openings or recesses on the locking plate, which are designed for receiving fasteners on the motorized screen.
16. Method for manufacturing a mounting bracket for mounting a motorized screen on a structure, which mounting bracket a mounting support includes for mounting to the structure and a mounting plate made of rigid material configured for locking the motorized screen, where the method the the following steps include: a) Positioning the mounting plate in a mold; b) Positioning a locking plate with rigid locking devices sheet material in the ma| at some distance from the mounting plate; c) The application of liquid vibration-damping material in the ma| in the room between the mounting plate and the locking plate such that the liquid vibration-damping material forms the contact between the mounting plate and the locking plate; and d) Allowing the liquid vibration-damping material to harden.
17. Assembly of a mounting bracket in accordance with one of the preceding claims 1-15 and a bracket holder, in which the bracket holder is provided with fasteners which are designed to form a click connection with the locking devices of the mounting bracket. 111540Fig.1 1320101230201614