Patent ID: 6446693
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A headrail for a powered covering for an architectural opening, said headrail comprisinga housing having an interior; a battery holder adapted to hold at least one battery, wherein said battery holder comprises a battery magazine removably attached within said interior of said housing; a motor removably mounted within said interior of said housing, wherein said motor is powered by said at least one battery; and a signal-receiving system removably connected to said housing, wherein said signal-receiving system is operatively connected to said motor, wherein said housing further includes a first tab slot, and wherein said battery magazine includes a first end and a second end, said headrail further comprising a first magazine end cap affixed to said first end of said battery magazine, said first magazine end cap having a bottom edge with a first tab extending therefrom, said first tab being inserted into said first tab slot of said housing to removably attach said battery magazine within said interior of said housing.