Patent ID: 6100659
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: E06B,G05B

Abstract:
A unitary bracket and motor drive for an elongated reelable shade; said motor drive comprising a reversible DC motor coupleable to a source of DC power, a control circuit for coupling said source of DC power and said motor, a microprocessor for controlling the sequence and operation of said motor, a motor operation sensor coupled to said microprocessor, and an input control signal sensor connected to said microprocessor; a gear reduction train assembly having an input shaft end connected to the output shaft of said motor and an output shaft end connected to an output drive shaft which is connectable to one end of said shade; a unitary housing for enclosing said motor, control circuit, microprocessor, motor operation sensor, and gear reduction train; said bracket being fastened to said unitary housing; a shade end position switch within said housing coupled to said microprocessor; and a pivotally mounted sensor coupled to said end position switch for sensing end positions of said shade.