Patent ID: 6062290
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: E06B,Y02A,Y02B

Abstract:
A control apparatus for a window blind unit having a headrail with a front surface and a rear surface and a blind operator disposed in the headrail, said control apparatus adapted to be mounted with the window blind unit over a window, said control apparatus comprising:a housing having a main section adapted for mounting to the headrail so that the main section overlies the rear surface of the headrail and will be hidden from view by the headrail when the window blind unit is mounted over a window, said main section having an axis of elongation;a motor mounted in said main section;a drive train operatively connected to said motor in said main section, said drive train in engagement with the blind operator when the housing is mounted to the headrail;an actuator assembly operatively connected to said motor in said main section for selectively operating said motor; anda battery pack connected to said main section so that said battery pack will overlie the rear surface of the headrail when said housing is mounted to the headrail.