ONE-WAY DRIVE FOR WINDOW COVERINGS

    公开(公告)号:CA2467548A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-14

    申请号:CA2467548

    申请日:2004-05-14

    Applicant: PELLA CORP

    Abstract: An actuation system for use with an adjustable covering for a fenestration product. The actuation system coupled to an operator for controlling adjustment of extension and contraction of the covering. The actuation system including a drive syst em configured to decouple the actuation system from the operator during a potentially damaging event, such as slack in a lift cord during extension of the coverin g. The drive system later recoupling the actuation system and operator while maintaining rotational registration between multiple components of the actuation system.

    SLIDING OPERATOR FOR BETWEEN THE GLASS WINDOW COVERINGS

    公开(公告)号:CA2492934A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-29

    申请号:CA2492934

    申请日:2002-07-22

    Applicant: PELLA CORP

    Abstract: A fenestration product (40) having a covering (70), such as a blind or shade , mounted between panes (41, 42) of viewing material or glass. The fenestratio n product (40) including a sliding operator (80) coupled to the covering (70) for adjustment of the extension and contraction of the covering (70) across a viewing area of the fenestration product (40). The sliding operator (80) configured to adjust the tilt of tiltable components of the covering, such a s blind slats (72), in a single operation with the extension or contraction of the covering (70). The fenestration product (40) may include a removable viewing panel (60), such as a double glazing panel, with the sliding operato r (80) built into or mounted on the panel (60). The fenestration product (40) also including an actuation system coupled to the sliding operator (80) for controlling adjustment of extension and contraction and/or tilting of the covering (70). An insect screen (409) having a sliding operator (410) engageable with the sliding operator (80) of the panel may also be provided.

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