Movable or removable closures – Closures interconnected for concurrent movement – Louver-type closures
Patent
1997-12-05
2000-01-18
Redman, Jerry
Movable or removable closures
Closures interconnected for concurrent movement
Louver-type closures
49403, 49 25, 49 31, E06B 708
Patent
active
06014839&
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable shutter assembly having an automated adjustment system including an electronic actuating device, such as an electric actuating motor. The shutter assembly has at least one and typically a plurality of parallel slats rotatably attached at both ends to a frame. The actuating motor is embedded within a self-contained module that can strengthen the shutter frame and be hidden from view. The actuating motor has a spindle that is coaxially connected to one end of an actuator slat selected from among the plurality of parallel slats. The spindle typically includes a tongue that engages a receiving pocket of the actuator slat without additional fastening mechanisms. One or more of the other slats are interconnected with the actuator slat such that rotation of the actuator slat is accompanied by substantially synchronous rotation of the other slats interconnected thereto. Selecting the actuator slat from among the more centrally located slats provides for more reliable and secure closure of all slats. It may be desirable to include one or more slats which move independently of the actuator slat, such as by manual movement or by another actuating motor. Various actuating mechanisms for actuating the motor and for causing the spindle of the motor to stop rotating may be used, such as light-sensitive actuators, timed actuators, remote actuators, or manually operated actuators. A plurality of shutter assemblies can be synchronized to open or close in concert. The actuating device provides for ease of installation in a wide variety of differently sized shutter assemblies.
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Redman Jerry
Ruggles Bryan
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