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Title:
A CURTAIN MECHANİSM PROVIDING AIR CIRCULATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2021/061068
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a curtain mechanism (1) that can be used in balconies, terraces and windows, prevents the area where it is placed from being seen from outside and also allows air to pass through.

Inventors:
MEHMETOGLU NECDET SUAT (TR)
Application Number:
PCT/TR2020/050706
Publication Date:
April 01, 2021
Filing Date:
August 13, 2020
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
MEHMETOGLU NECDET SUAT (TR)
International Classes:
A47H1/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PROIP PATENT TRADEMARK CONSULTANCY (TR)
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Claims:
CLAIMS

1. A curtain mechanism (1) that can be used in balconies, terraces and windows, prevents the area where it is placed from being seen from outside and also allows air to pass through, essentially comprising: at least one fitting mechanism (2) that can be mounted on the ceiling or the wall and provides the curtain's (3) connection to the wall, a curtain (3) comprising at least one body (3.1) and at least one transition piece

(3.4), a body (3.1) that forms the entire curtain (3), prevents sun rays from getting into inner environment from outer environment by reflecting the sun rays back and prevents the inner space from being seen from the outside by being placed between the outer and inner environment, and characterized by at least one air baffle (3.4.3) placed on the body (3.1) and poviding transition of air from the outer environent to the inner environment and vica verca, a transition piece (3.4) comprising at least one openning (3.4.4) and at least one joint edge (3.4.5), an openning (3.4.4) providing air transition through the curtain (3) by forming gaps on the body (3.1) through which the air can pass, a air baffle (3.4.3) that is connected to the body (3.1) from the joint edge (3.4.5), is in the same geommetric form as the openning (3.4.4), covers the openning

(3.4.4), lets air transition through the body (3.1) and direcs the air by moving away from the openning (3.4.4) when the wind hits thereon.

2. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by at least one air baffle (3.4.3) that can fold in an angular way from the joint edge (3.4.5) when air arrives onto the curtain (3) by the effect of wind power and move by the effect of wind power.

3. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by the air baffle (3.4.3) which is established in different geommetriical forms with laser cut, knife cut or CNC cut onto the transition piece (3.4).

4. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by the air baffle (3.4.3) that enables the air to pass through the opening (3.4.4) by the angular effect thereof on the opening (3.4.4).

5. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by at least one air baffle (3.4.3) that enables the air to pass through the opening (3.4.4) by directing the air in the outer environment to the inner environment.

6. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by at least one air baffle (3.4.3) that can move bidirectionally in the opening (3.4.4) while transmitting the air in the outer environment to the inner environment or the air in the inner environment to the outer environment.

7. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by at least one opening (3.4.4) which is placed at the part where the air baffle (3.4.3) unites with the body (3.1) and in which the air baffle (3.4.3) moves.

8. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by the opening (3.4.4) which enables air transition and air circulation by forming a gap on the body (3.1) and the transition piece (3.4).

9. A curtain mechanism (1) providing air circulation according to Claim 1, characterized by the joint edge (3.4.5) which is placed on the part of the air baffle (3.4.3) that is connected to the transition piece (3.4) and which enables the air baffle (3.4.3) to move with the air by connecting a part of the air baffle (3.4.3) to the transition piece (3.4).

Description:
DESCRIPTION

A CURTAIN MECHANISM PROVIDING AIR CIRCULATION

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a curtain mechanism that can be used in balconies, terraces and windows, prevents the area where it is placed from being seen from outside and also allows air to pass through, enables the user to benefit from the cooling ffect of the air.

Prior Art

In summer months, people prefer spending time in open environments having air circulation due to hot weather. It may often be disturbing to spend time at the parts of the house such as balcony, terrace and window which are open to outside. In order to solve said problem, people cover the place they are in from the outside with a curtain. There is no air circulation in environments covered with curtain and a comfortable area cannot be provided. There is no such easy-to-use structure that can enable to spend time comfortably in the parts of the house such as balcony, terrace and window that are open to outside environment, prevent the place from being seen from outside while enabling air circulation.

The curtain in the invention of the application prevents the envronment of the user from being seen from outside while providing air circulation between the user's environment and external environment. The curtain in the invention of the application may be present in different forms. Said curtain can be used as a roller blind being coupled to a movement mechanism to move in vertical direction or being fitted to a comice to move in horizontal direction or being fitted to a rustic in a cylindrical form fixed onto the wall. In the state of the art, there is no description related to the technical characteristics involved in the invention of the application and the technical effects provided thereby.

Objects of the Invention

The object of the invention is to realize a curtain mechanism that prevents people in parts of the house open to outer space such as balconies, terraces and windows from being seen from outside and that provides air circulation.

Another object of this invention is to realize a curtain mechanism that provides air circulation and can be used in different forms.

Brief Description of the Invention

A curtain mechanism for achieving the object of the present invention, providing air circulation as defined in the first claim and other dependent claims consists of a fitting mechanism and a curtain. The fitting mechanism is mounted on the wall and provides the connection of the curtain mechanism to the wall. In an embodiment of the invention, a connection piece is provided at the fitting part in order to maintain connection of the curtain mechanism to the wall. The connection piece is mounted on the wall and the rotating shaft in the form of a cylinder is inserted between the two seating protrusions at both ends. The curtain mechanism is rolled over the curtain rotating shaft and can move upwards and downwards when preferred. In another embodiment of the invention, a movement rail is used to connect the curtain mechanism to the wall. The movement rail is mounted on the wall and a moving latch to which the curtain mechanism is coupled is placed into the channels thereon. The curtain mechanism can slide through the movement rail and located at the desired part of the movement rail by means of the moving latch. While the curtain prevents the user from being seen from outer environment, it provides air circulation between the inner and outer spaces. A air baffle is provided on the curtain. The air baffle directs the air in the outer air to the inner environment and the inner air to the outer environment. To form the air baffle, the curtain body can preferably be cut in different geommetrical forms as circular, triangular or pentagonal forms. In this embodiment of the invention, the curtain is cut in a circular manner and circular air baffles are formed on the curtain. The upper part of the periphery of the air baffle is not cut and is connected to the curtain. At the part of said air baffle that is connected to the curtain, a joint edge is provided. Air baffles are connected to the curtain body and they enable to transport air from the space they are in by moving as the air hits on them. By means of the joint edge, the air baffle moves in the opening being connected to the curtain, directing the outer air to the inner environment and the inner air to the outer environment.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The curtain mechanism providing air circulation realized to fulfil the object of this invention is shown in the acompanying figures wherein;

Figure 1. is the front view of the curtain mechanism providing air circulation Figure 2. is the perspective view of the curtain mechanism providing air circulation. Figure 3. is the perspective view of a part of the transition piece when the air baffle is half-open.

Figure 4. is the perspective view of a part of the transition piece from a different angle when the air baffle is half-open.

Figure 5. is the perspective view of a part of the transition piece when the air baffle is open.

Figure 6. is the perspective view of the curtain mechanism providing air circulation together with the movement rail.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and their equivalents are given below. 1. Curtain mechanism

2. Fitting mechanism

2.1. Connecting piece

2.1.1. Seating protrusion

2.2. Rotating shaft

2.3. Lower weight

2.4. Movement provider

2.5. Movement rail

2.5.1. Channel

2.6. Moving latch

3. Curtain

3.1. Body

3.2. Fitting end

3.2.1. Latch opening

3.2.2. Shaft cavity

3.3. Lower End

3.4. Transition piece

3.4.1. Outer surface

3.4.2. Inner surface

3.4.3. Air baffle

3.4.4. Opening

3.4.5. Joint edge

A curtain mechanism (1) that can be used in balconies, terraces and windows, prevents the area where it is placed from being seen from outside and also allows air to pass through comprises: at least one fitting mechanism (2) that can be mounted on the ceiling or the wall and provides the ccurtain's (3) connection to the wall, a curtain (3) comprising at least one body (3.1) and at least one transition piece (3.4), a body (3.1) that forms the entire curtain (3), prevents sun rays from getting into inner environment from outer environment by reflecting the sun rays back and prevents the inner space from being seen from the outside by being placed between the outer and inner environment, at least one air baffle (3.4.3) placed on the body (3.1) and poviding transition of air from the outer environent to the inner environment and vica verca, a transition piece (3.4) comprising at least one openning (3.4.4) and at least one joint edge (3.4.5), an openning (3.4.4) providing air transition through the curtain (3) by forming gaps on the body (3.1) through which the air can pass, a air baffle (3.4.3) that is connected to the body (3.1) from the joint edge (3.4.5), is in the same geommetric form as the openning (3.4.4), covers the openning (3.4.4), lets air transition through the body (3.1) and directs the air by moving away from the opening (3.4.4) when the wind hits thereon.

The inventive curtain mechanism (1) provides air circulation between the inner and outer environments while preventing the user from beig seen from outside. The curtain mechanism (1) can be used in a number of places such as windows, terraces and balconies. The curtain mechanism (1), consists of the fitting mechanism (2) and the curtain (3). The fitting mechanism (2) is used to fix the curtain on the ceiling or on a preferred location. The curtain (3) is used by being fixed by the fitting mechanism (2) at areas such as windows, balconies and terraces. The curtain (3) prevents sun rays from getting inside while preventing the area from being outside. The curtain (3) is provided with several air transition pieces (3.4) thereon. Air transition pieces (3.4) form many gaps on the body (3.1) of the curtain (3). Air passas through the transition pieces (3.4) from one side of the curtain (3) to the other side thereof and provides air circulation. Transitions pieces (3.4) on many parts of the body (3.1) of the curtain (3) allows air passage through the curtain (3). The body (3.1) of the curtain (3) is preferably not transparent and thus a person looking from one side of the curtain (3) cannot see the other side of the curtain (3) whereas the air hitting the curtain (3) can pass through the curtain (3). Thus, air passage is enabled by means of the curtain (3) structure of the curtain mechanism (1) while preventing the area of the curtain (3) from being seen from outside.

The curtain mechanism (1) is placed preferably vertically between the inner environment of the user and the outer environment and air circulation is provided, preventing the inner area of the user from being seen from outside.

In an embodiment of the invention, the curtain mechanism (1) is used as a roller blind. In order to connect the curtain mechanism (1) that is used as a rolle blind to the wall, a connecting piece (2.1) is mounted on said wall. The connecting piece (2.1) serves as a connection between the wall and the curtain mechanism (1) and enables the curtain mechanism (1) to be hung on the wall. In this embodiment of the invention, the curtain mechanism (1) has a width as the length of the connecting piece (2.1). The curtain mechanism (1) is coupled to the connecting piece (2.1) by the rotating shaft (2.2). The rotating shaft (2.2) preferably has a cylindrical form so as to roll the curtain mechanism (1) thereon. In this embodiment of the invention, as the curtain mechanism (1) is rolled over the rotating shaft (2.2), the length of said rotating shaft (2.2) and the width of the curtain mechanism (1) are at the same sizes. In order to couple the rotating shaft (2.2) to the connecting piece (2.1), the connecting piece (2.1) is provided with seating protrusions (2.1.1) on both ends thereof. Both ends of the rotating shaft (2.2) are fixed into the cavities at the seating protrusion (2.1.1) on both ends of the connecting piece (2.1). In this embodiment of the invention, a lower weight (2.3) is provided at the lower end (3.3) of the curtain mechanism (1) rolled over the rotating shaft (2.2). The lower weight (2.3) gives weight to the curtain (3), which is connected to the wall through the fitting mechanism (2), and aids said curtain (3) positioning perpendiculatly to the floor. In other words, the lower weight (2.3) prevents the curtain (3) from flying due to wind power acting on the curtain (3). In order for the curtain (3) rolled over the rotating shaft (2.2) to move upward and downward directions, the rotating shaft (2.2) must gain the rotating movement. For this purpose, a movement provider (2.4) that is connected to the rotating shaft (2.2) is used to rotate the rotating shaft (2.2). Said movement provider (2.4) may be a rope, a chain or a rod. In this embodiment of the invention, the movement provider (2.4) is provided at one end of the rotating shaft

(2.2) preferably in the form of a chain and enables the curtain (3) to move upward and downwar directions when downward and upward force is applied thereon. In this embodiment of the invention, the rotating shaft (2.2) is fitted into the shaft cavity (3.2.2) at the fitting end (3.2) in the curtain mechaism (1). The length of the shaft cavity (3.2.2) is the same length as the length of the rotating shaft (2.2). The rotating hsaft (2.2) is perfectly fitted into the shaft cavity (3.2.2) on the curtain (3).

In an embodiment of the invention, the curtain mechanism (1) is used by being hung onto a cornice. In order to place the curtain mechanism (1) on the wall, a movement rail (2.5) is mounted on said wall. A fitting end (3.2) is used to fit the curtain (3) into the movement rail (2.5). Preferably, latch openings (3.2.1) are formed on the fitting end (3.2) of the curtain (3). Latch openings (3.2.1) provided on the fitting end (3.2) are located intermittently. The moving latch (2.6) is passed through the latch openning (3.2.1) formed at the fitting end (3.2). The moving latch (2.6) is fitted into the channel (2.5.1) provided on the movement rail (2.5) so as to move along said channel (2.5.1). The moving latch (2.6) moves axially in two directions in the channel (2.5.1) on the movement rail (2.5) and enables the curtain (3) to move on the movement rail (2.5) acording to the preference of the user. In this embodiment of the invention, the curtain (3) connected to the moving latch (2.6) that can slide along the movement rail (2.5) can be placed at any preferred location of the movement rail (2.5).

In an embodiment of the invention, the curtain (3) of the curtain mechanism (1) is placed between the inner and outer environments of the user and prevents the inner environment from being seen from outside. The curtain (3) prevents the user's inner environment from getting affected from the outer environment's conditions and reflects the sun rays coming from outside and prevent said sun rays from disturbing the user. The curtain (3), comprises a body (3.1), a fitting end (3.2), a lower end

(3.3) and a transition piece (3.4). The curtain (3) has a body (3.1). The body (3.1) is preferably made of a material that can reflect sunrays coming thereon and is preferably non-transparent. The fitting end (3.2) is placed on the upper edge of the body (3.1). The fitting end (3.2) enables the curtain (3) to be position on the wall. In an embodiment of the invention, the fitting end (3.2) is provided with a latch openning (3.2.1). The moving latch (2.6) is fitted through the latch openning (3.2.1). In this embodiment of the invention, the latch openning (3.2.1) and the moving latch (2.6) fitted therein enables the curtain (3) to be coupled to the movement rail (2.5) mounted on the wall. The moving latch (2.6) is placed into the channe§ (2.5.1) in the movement rail (2.5) in such a way to move in said channel (2.5.1). In another embodiment of the invention, the fitting end (3.2) is provided with a shaft cavity

(3.2.2). In this embodiment of the invention, the shaft cavity (3.2.2) enables the curtain (3) to be fitted into the rotating shaft (2.2), which is mounted on the wall. The lower end (3.3) is provided at the lowe part of the body (3.1). In this embodiment of the invention, a lower weight (2.3) is fitted to the lower end (3.3) of the body (3.1 ) in order to prevent the curtain (3.1) from flying due to the wind power acting thereon by gaining weight.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fitting end (3.2) on the curtain (3) is used in placing the curtain (3) in closed environment depending on the effects in the outer environment according to user preferene. The curtain (3) is coupled to the fitting mechanism (3) by the fitting end (3.2). While the fitting end (3.2) is being coupled to the fitting mechanism (2), in an embodiment of the invention where there is a latch opening (3.2.1), the movement rail (2.5) and moving latch (2.6) in the fitting mechanism (2) are used.

In another embodiment of the invention, the shaft cavity (3.2.2) at the fitting end

(3.2) is present when the connecting piece (2.1) and the rotating shaft (2.2) in the fitting mechanism (2) are used. When the rotating shaft (2.2) is to be used in the fitting mechanism (2), the rotating shaft (2.2) is fitted into the shaft cavity (3.2.2). At the same time, a lower weight (2.3) is located at the lower end (3.3) of the curtain (3). By locating the lower weight (2.3) to the lower end (3.3) of the curtain (3), the curtain (3) is kept still against the effect of the wind power coming from ourside.

In an embodiment of the invention, the curtain (3) is provided with air transition pieces (3.4) thereon. The transition piece (3.4) comprises an outer surface (3.4.1), an inner surface (3.4.2), a air baffle (3.4.3), an opening (3.4.4) and a joint edge

(3.4.5). The transition piece (3.4) provides air circulation between the inner and outer spaces. The transition piece (3.4) comprises an outer surface (3.4.1), facing the outer environment and an inner surface (3.4.2), a facing the inner environment.

The transition piece (3.4) of the invention is provided with a air baffle (3.4.3). The air baffle (3.4.3) performs air circulation between the inner environment and the outer environment of the curtain (3). The air baffle (3.4.3) can be present in different geommetrical forms such as triangular, circular or pentagonal preferably. In an embodiment of the invention, the air baffle (3.4.3) is provided in different geommetrical fom preferably by cutting methods such as laser cut, knife cut or CNC, on the transition piece (3.4). In this embodiment of the invention, the air baffle (3.4.3) is provided on the transition piece (3.4) preferably in circular form by laser cut. The air baffle (3.4.3) is preferably provided adjacent to the joint edge

(3.4.5) of the opening (3.4.5) created by laser method on the body (3.2) of the curtain (3). The air baffle (3.4.3) that can fold in an angular way from the joint edge

(3.4.5) when air arrives onto the curtain (3) by the effect of wind power and move by the effect of wind power. The air baffle (3.4.3) is connected to the body (3.2) by the joint edge (3.4.5). The air baffle (3.4.3) covers the opening (3.4.4). The air baffle (3.4.3) is preferably in the same geommetrical form as the opening (3.4.4). The air baffle (3.4.3) is connected to the opening (3.4.4) through the joint edge (3.4.5) and covers the opening (3.4.4) completely. When the air hits on the air baffle (3.4.3), the air baffle (3.4.3) moves and gets far from the opening (3.4.4) and lets air passage through the opening (3.4.4) by uncovering the opening (3.4.4). As the air hits the air baffle (3.4.3), the air baffle (3.4.3) opens and more air transition is enabled by uncovering the opening (3.4.4) according to the strength of the hitting air. By the angular movement of the air baffle (3.4.3) on the opening (3.4.4) when air hits thereon, the air in the outer environment is passed into the inner environment and the air in the inner environmenr is passed to the outer environmenr through the opening (3.4.4).

A cut is created in different geommetrical forms, the upper part of which is connected to the transition piece (3.4) by laser cut method on the transition piece (3.4). In this embodiment of the invention, a cut is created preferably in circular form, the upper part of which is connected to the transition piece (3.4) by laser cut method on the transition piece (3.4). The opening (3.4.4) is provided on the part where the body (3.1) and the air baffle (3.4.3) are connected, formed by said cut and having moving feature. The opening (3.4.4) is made by forming the air baffle

(3.4.3) and comes in after the movement thereof. The air baffle (3.4.3) moves around the joint edge (3.4.5) to which it is connected in the opening (3.4.4). The part of the air baffle (3.4.3) which is connected to the transition piece (3.4) is the joint edge (3.4.5). The air baffle (3.4.3) folds towards and inner environment by the force that the air coming from the outer environment and transmits the air thereon to the inner environment. The air baffle (3.4.3) moves in a bidirectional way in the opening (3.4.4) while transmitting the air in the outer environment to the inner environment or the air in the inner environment to the outer environment. The air can move through the opening (3.4.5) from the outer environment to the inner environment and from the inner environment to the outer environmenr. The opening

(3.4.4) ensures that the air coming from the outer environment hitting the body (3.1) positioned perpendicular to the floor enters the inner environment.

In an embodiment of the invention, while the air baffle (3.4.3) is being formed, the upper part of said air baffle (3.4.3) is not cut and it is enabled to move connected to the transition piece (3.4). The joint edge (3.4.5) is provided on the part of the air baffle (3.4.3) which is connected to the transition piece (3.4). The joint piece (3.4.5) connects the air baffle (3.4.3) to the transition piece (3.4) and enables the air baffle (3.4.3) being connected to the transition piece (3.4) to perform air circulation between the inner environment and the outer environment.