Electric curtain system and travel configuration method therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of electric curtains, and in particular to an electric curtain system and a travel configuration method therefor. The electric curtain system comprises a motor and a controller, the controller being electrically connected to the motor, and further comprises at least two travel configuration keys, the two travel configuration keys being an upward travel configuration key and a downward travel configuration key, respectively, and the upward travel configuration key and the downward travel configuration key both being electrically connected to the controller. By means of the system and the method, a user can conveniently configure a travel.

Description

An electric curtain system and its travel setting method Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electric curtain technology, and in particular to an electric curtain system and its travel setting method. Background Technology

[0002] Curtains are essential items in daily life, primarily used to protect the homeowner's privacy and provide shade and dust protection. There are two main types of curtains: manual and motorized. Motorized curtains usually include a remote control, which is used to set the curtains and control their opening and closing.

[0003] Existing electric curtains typically allow for travel setting, meaning users can adjust the upper and lower travel positions according to their needs. However, since this function is located on the remote control, users must first pair the remote with the curtain itself before setting the travel. This pairing process involves several steps, making it inconvenient for ordinary people, especially the elderly. Secondly, existing electric curtain remote controls generally use multi-function buttons and combination buttons, resulting in complex operation. This can easily lead to confusion and misoperation when setting the travel, making it inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electric curtain system and a method for setting the travel distance, which allows users to conveniently set the travel distance.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: an electric curtain system, including a motor and a controller, the controller being electrically connected to the motor, and also including at least two travel setting buttons, namely an upper travel setting button and a lower travel setting button, both of which are electrically connected to the controller.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a mounting housing, with the motor and controller housed inside the mounting housing, and the upper stroke setting button and the lower stroke setting button located on the outside of one side of the mounting housing.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a pause button for controlling the curtains to stop moving, the pause button being electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] A method for setting the travel of an electric curtain system includes an upper travel setting method and a lower travel setting method. The upper travel setting method is set using an upper travel setting button, and the lower travel setting method is set using a lower travel setting button.

[0009] As a preferred option, the method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps:

[0010] A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain;

[0011] A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain.

[0012] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0013] B1. Briefly press the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtain;

[0014] B2. When the curtains descend to the lower travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains, and then press and hold the travel setting button to complete the upper travel setting of the curtains.

[0015] As a preferred option, the method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps:

[0016] A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain;

[0017] A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then double-click the upper travel setting button to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain.

[0018] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0019] B1. Briefly press the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtain;

[0020] B2. When the curtains descend to the desired lower travel position, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains. Then, double-click the lower travel setting button to complete the lower travel setting.

[0021] As a preferred option, the method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps:

[0022] A1. Press and hold the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtains;

[0023] A2. When the curtain rises to the position of the upper travel that the user needs to set, release the upper travel setting button. At this time, the curtain will stop moving and the upper travel setting of the curtain will be completed.

[0024] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0025] B1. Press and hold the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtains.

[0026] B2. When the curtain descends to the desired lower travel position, release the lower travel setting button. At this point, the curtain will stop moving and the lower travel setting will be complete.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a third travel setting method, which is set via an upper travel setting button and a lower travel setting button.

[0028] As a preferred option, the third stroke setting method specifically includes the following steps:

[0029] C1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button or briefly press the lower travel setting button to control the motor to move the curtains.

[0030] C2. When the curtain moves to the third travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then press and hold both the upper travel setting button and the lower travel setting button at the same time to complete the setting of the third travel position of the curtain.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: By setting two physical travel setting buttons on the curtain, when the user needs to set the up and down travel of the curtain, there is no need to pair the remote control first and then learn how to control the remote control. The travel can be easily set by simply using the corresponding travel setting button. The setting is very convenient and it is less likely to cause misoperation. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 is a block diagram of the module connection of an electric curtain system according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an electric curtain according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a part of an electric curtain according to the present invention.

[0035] As shown in the figure: 1. Install the housing; 2. Upper travel setting button; 3. Lower travel setting button. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] Example 1:

[0038] An electric curtain system, as shown in Figure 1, mainly includes a motor and a controller. It usually also includes a remote control. A pairing button is set on the curtain. The remote control is paired with the curtain and then controlled by the remote control. This is the conventional electric curtain in the prior art. This embodiment mainly adds an upper travel setting button 2 and a lower travel setting button 3 to the conventional electric curtain. In this way, even if the remote control is not paired or the remote control is not used, the upper and lower travel of the curtain can be easily set by controlling the upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3.

[0039] Figures 2 and 3 show the actual physical diagram of the electric curtain in this embodiment. It includes a mounting housing 1, in which the motor and controller are installed. The mounting housing 1 also contains a control circuit board. The upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 are located on the right side of the mounting housing 1 and are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 are arranged on a circular ring, which is more aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, because they are on the outside of the mounting housing 1, the user can operate them conveniently.

[0040] The above-mentioned electric curtain system's travel setting method is divided into an upper travel setting method and a lower travel setting method, wherein:

[0041] The above travel setting methods include:

[0042] A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 to control the motor to raise the curtains;

[0043] A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, press the upper travel setting button 2 or the lower travel setting button 3 briefly to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button 2 to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain.

[0044] The following are methods for setting up the next travel segment:

[0045] B1. Briefly press the travel setting button 3 to control the motor to lower the curtain;

[0046] B2. When the curtains descend to the lower travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 or the lower travel setting button 3 to stop the curtains, and then press and hold the travel setting button 3 to complete the upper travel setting of the curtains.

[0047] In the two methods mentioned above, a short press refers to a press that lasts less than 2 seconds; a long press refers to a press that lasts 2 seconds or more.

[0048] Using the above setting method, the up and down travel can be easily set simply by using the up travel setting button 2 and the down travel setting button on the curtain, without the need for an additional remote control or other additional operations.

[0049] Example 2:

[0050] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the travel setting method in Embodiment 2 also includes a third travel setting method, which specifically includes the following steps:

[0051] C1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 or the lower travel setting button 3 to control the motor to move the curtains.

[0052] C2. When the curtain moves to the third travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 or the lower travel setting button 3 to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 at the same time to complete the setting of the third travel position of the curtain.

[0053] In the above methods, a short press refers to a press that lasts less than 2 seconds; a long press refers to a press that lasts 2 seconds or more.

[0054] By setting a third travel position, the curtains don't necessarily have to be fully open or fully closed; they can be closed to a third travel position, such as the sunshade position, making them more convenient for users.

[0055] Example 3:

[0056] The difference from Embodiment 2 is that Embodiment 3 also includes a pause button, making operation even simpler. The upper travel setting button 2 is only responsible for moving upwards and setting the upper travel distance, the lower travel setting button 3 is only responsible for moving downwards and setting the lower travel distance, and the pause button is responsible for pausing. Specifically:

[0057] The above itinerary setup method includes the following steps:

[0058] A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 to control the motor to raise the curtains;

[0059] A2. When the curtain rises to the position of the upper travel that the user needs to set, press the pause button briefly to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button 2 to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain.

[0060] The following steps are included in setting up the next travel segment:

[0061] B1. Briefly press the travel setting button 3 to control the motor to lower the curtain;

[0062] B2. When the curtains descend to the lower travel position that the user needs to set, press the pause button briefly to stop the curtains, and then press and hold the travel setting button 3 to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtains.

[0063] The method for setting up the third trip includes the following steps:

[0064] C1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button 2 or the lower travel setting button 3 to control the motor to move the curtains.

[0065] C2. When the curtain moves to the third travel position that the user needs to set, press the pause button briefly to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 at the same time to complete the setting of the third travel of the curtain.

[0066] Similarly, in the above methods, a short press refers to a press that lasts less than 2 seconds; a long press refers to a press that lasts 2 seconds or more.

[0067] Example 4:

[0068] The difference from Embodiment 1 lies in the method of setting the upper and lower strokes in Embodiment 4.

[0069] The above itinerary setup method includes the following steps:

[0070] A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain;

[0071] A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then double-click the upper travel setting button to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain.

[0072] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0073] B1. Briefly press the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtain;

[0074] B2. When the curtains descend to the desired lower travel position, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains. Then, double-click the lower travel setting button to complete the lower travel setting.

[0075] Because double-clicking is required to confirm the up and down travel settings, it can prevent accidental triggering to some extent.

[0076] Example 5:

[0077] The difference from Embodiment 1 lies in the method of setting the upper and lower strokes in Embodiment 5.

[0078] The specific steps for setting up the above itinerary are as follows:

[0079] A1. Press and hold the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtains;

[0080] A2. When the curtain rises to the position of the upper travel that the user needs to set, release the upper travel setting button. At this time, the curtain will stop moving and the upper travel setting of the curtain will be completed.

[0081] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0082] B1. Press and hold the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtains.

[0083] B2. When the curtain descends to the desired lower travel position, release the lower travel setting button. At this point, the curtain will stop moving and the lower travel setting will be complete.

[0084] Because continuous pressing is required to control the movement of the curtains, this also helps to prevent accidental triggering.

[0085] Example 6:

[0086] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that in Embodiment 6, the curtain is equipped with a control pull cord, the controller is connected to a control switch, and the control pull cord is connected to the control switch. The curtain can be raised and lowered by controlling the pull cord. The upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 are located on the handle at the lower end of the control pull cord. The upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 can be physically connected to the controller via a connecting wire, or they can be wirelessly connected to the controller via a wireless communication module. If a wireless communication module is used, it is already set at the factory, so the upper travel setting button 2 and the lower travel setting button 3 are already connected to the controller at the factory. This way, the user does not need to operate from the height of the curtain mounting shell 1, but only needs to press on the handle of the control pull cord. Setting the upper and lower travel is more convenient, and the method of setting the upper and lower travel is the same as in Embodiment 1, so it will not be elaborated here.

[0087] Example 7:

[0088] The difference between Example 7 and Example 6 is that the method for setting the up and down strokes in Example 7 is different from that in Example 6.

[0089] The specific steps for setting up the above itinerary are as follows:

[0090] A1. Press and hold the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain;

[0091] A2. When the curtain rises to the desired upper travel position, press and hold the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain. Then, double-click the upper travel setting button to complete the upper travel setting of the curtain.

[0092] The specific steps for setting up the next travel segment are as follows:

[0093] B1. Press and hold the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtains;

[0094] B2. When the curtains descend to the desired lower travel position, press and hold the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains. Then, double-click the lower travel setting button to complete the lower travel setting.

[0095] Because the up / down travel setting button is located in a position that users are likely to bump into, it is controlled by long press and double click. This way, even if the user accidentally touches the up / down travel setting button while using the control cord to raise and lower the curtain, the up / down travel will not be reset, which can effectively prevent accidental triggering.

[0096] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0097] For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications will undoubtedly be apparent after reading the above description. Therefore, the appended claims should be construed as covering all changes and modifications that encompass the true intent and scope of the invention. Any and all equivalent scope and content within the scope of the claims should be considered to remain within the intent and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An electric curtain system, comprising a motor and a controller, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the motor, characterized in that: It also includes at least two travel setting buttons, namely an upper travel setting button (2) and a lower travel setting button (3), both of which are electrically connected to the controller.

2. The electric curtain system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting housing (1), the motor and controller are disposed inside the mounting housing (1), and the upper stroke setting button (2) and the lower stroke setting button (3) are disposed on the outside of one side of the mounting housing (1).

3. The electric curtain system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pause button for controlling the curtains to stop moving, the pause button being electrically connected to the controller.

4. A method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It includes an upper travel setting method and a lower travel setting method. The upper travel setting method is set using an upper travel setting button, and the lower travel setting method is set using a lower travel setting button.

5. The method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps: A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain; A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then press and hold the upper travel setting button to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain. The method for setting the next stroke specifically includes the following steps: B1. Briefly press the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtain; B2. When the curtains descend to the lower travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains, and then press and hold the travel setting button to complete the upper travel setting of the curtains.

6. The method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps: A1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtain; A2. When the curtain rises to the upper travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then double-click the upper travel setting button to complete the setting of the upper travel of the curtain. The method for setting the next stroke specifically includes the following steps: B1. Briefly press the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtain; B2. When the curtains descend to the desired lower travel position, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtains. Then, double-click the lower travel setting button to complete the lower travel setting.

7. The method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The method for setting the upper stroke specifically includes the following steps: A1. Press and hold the upper travel setting button to control the motor to raise the curtains; A2. When the curtain rises to the position of the upper travel that the user needs to set, release the upper travel setting button. At this time, the curtain will stop moving and the upper travel setting of the curtain will be completed. The method for setting the next stroke specifically includes the following steps: B1. Press and hold the travel setting button to control the motor to lower the curtains. B2. When the curtain descends to the desired lower travel position, release the lower travel setting button. At this point, the curtain will stop moving and the lower travel setting will be complete.

8. The method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a third travel setting method, which is set via an upper travel setting button and a lower travel setting button.

9. The method for setting the travel distance of an electric curtain system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method for setting the third stroke specifically includes the following steps: C1. Briefly press the upper travel setting button or briefly press the lower travel setting button to control the motor to move the curtains. C2. When the curtain moves to the third travel position that the user needs to set, briefly press the upper travel setting button or the lower travel setting button to stop the curtain, and then press and hold both the upper travel setting button and the lower travel setting button at the same time to complete the setting of the third travel position of the curtain.

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