Window blind headrail with an extruded polymeric body
The use of an extruded polymeric body with a brace element and mounting portion in window blind headrails addresses the challenges of high manufacturing costs and energy consumption associated with aluminum headrails, achieving comparable performance with reduced environmental impact.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/GB2024/052479
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-26
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The increasing manufacturing costs and energy requirements for extruded aluminum window blind headrails necessitate the exploration of alternative materials that offer similar strength and rigidity at reduced costs and environmental impact.
A window blind headrail is constructed using an extruded polymeric body with a brace element connected to both the front and top walls via spaced apart brace connectors, and a mounting portion connected to the top wall via mounting connectors, which collectively enhance the headrail's resistance to twisting and deformation.
The polymeric headrail achieves comparable strength and rigidity to conventional aluminum headrails while significantly reducing manufacturing costs and energy consumption, providing a more sustainable alternative.