Patent ID: 8438782
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: E05F,E05Y,E06B

Abstract:
1. An arched shutter configured for automated, simultaneous control of a plurality of louvers, the arched shutter comprising: the plurality of louvers; a frame, a portion of which forms an arch; a base, wherein the plurality of louvers are installed between the base and the portion of the frame that forms an arch via a plurality of rod arms; a motor configured to drive one of the plurality of rod arms and therefore one of the plurality of louvers; and a plurality of linking apparatus connecting the plurality of louvers such that all of the plurality of louvers operate when the one louver is driven by the motor; wherein each of the plurality of linking apparatus comprises a first piece connected with a rod arm associated with one of the plurality of louvers and comprising a bent peg, and a second piece comprising holes configured to receive the bent peg and configured to connect the first piece with the first piece of an adjacent linking apparatus of the plurality of linking apparatus.