Curtain carrier and installing method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional curtain installation methods, particularly for roller blinds, are inconvenient due to the need for pre-installed locking brackets that can damage structures and affect waterproofness, and become cumbersome with the weight of the rolled-up blind.
Innovation Solution
A curtain carrier system comprising an elongated frame, a pivotally mounted hanging rod, a movable pressing block, and a compressible elastic member, which allows for screwless installation by using the elastic force to secure the carrier against window edges, adjusting the compression amount to facilitate easy installation and storage of the hanging rod and drape within the frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking bracket is pre-installed in a window or on a wall to install a curtain hanging rod, then the curtain can be securely mounted, but the installation operation becomes inconvenient and may affect the appearance or damage waterproofness of the structure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mounting function from a traditional locking bracket and integrates it into the curtain carrier itself. The curtain carrier includes a pressing block with an elastic member that can directly press against the window frame or wall surface, eliminating the need for a separate locking bracket and its associated drilling and screwing operations
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member acts as an intermediary between the curtain carrier and the mounting surface. It provides a compliant interface that distributes pressure, accommodates surface irregularities, and secures the carrier without requiring penetration or permanent attachment to the window or wall structure
2Reliability
If a locking bracket is mounted onto the window or installed into a hole of the wall to install a curtain hanging rod, then the curtain can be securely mounted, but the appearance is affected and waterproofness is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the need for wall holes or window modifications by using a non-penetrating mounting approach. The pressing block with elastic member presses against the external surface of the window frame or wall, securing the curtain carrier without creating openings that would compromise appearance or waterproofing
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is designed as a consumable component that provides temporary, reversible attachment. It can be compressed and released without permanent damage to the mounting surface, allowing for easy installation and removal without lasting harm to the window or wall structure
3Adaptability or versatility
If a roller blind is rolled up and wound around the hanging rod, then the blind can be stored, but the overall weight becomes heavy making installation operation inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the curtain carrier into modular components: a frame, a hanging rod, and a pressing block assembly. The hanging rod can be independently removed from the frame, allowing the blind to be detached and stored separately, reducing the weight that needs to be handled during installation and maintenance operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic elements including the movable pressing block that can be compressed and released, and the pivotally mounted hanging rod that can rotate. These dynamic features enable easy assembly and disassembly, allowing the blind to be conveniently removed from the hanging rod for storage without requiring heavy lifting or complex operations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and screw-free installation of curtains, maintaining structural integrity and avoiding damage, while allowing for adjustable force application and storage of the hanging rod and drape, enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic member is arranged on the frame and compressible by the pressing block
Implementation Method 2
the sliding pin is movably plugged and connected to the guide rail to guide the pressing block
Implementation Method 3
The sliding pin includes a compression screw for pressing an inner wall of the guide rail to fix the pressing block
Implementation Method 4
an outer side of the pressing block is attached with an elastic layer which is made of polyurethane, silicone, or rubber
Implementation Method 5
the stop pin abuts against the slope. The stop pin is screwed to the frame and perpendicular to the hanging rod
Implementation Method 6
the hanging rod is disposed pivotally to the frame and rotatable with respect to the axial direction of hanging rod as the axis of rotation
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AI summary
This disclosure is directed to a curtain carrier, having a frame (100), a hanging rod (200), a pressing block and an elastic member (400). The frame (100) is of an elongated shape, and the hanging rod (200) is accommodated in the frame (100). The pressing block (300) is arranged at one end of the frame (100), the pressing block (300) is disposed corresponding to one end of the hanging rod (200). The pressing block (300) is movable along a longitudinal direction of the hanging rod (200). The elastic member (400) is arranged on the frame (100) and compressible by the pressing block (300).