The windows in the apartment or in the house - this is one of the key elements that combines several functions: aesthetic, ventilation and insolation. To give a unique window and associate with the design of the rest of the home environment, use curtains, designs and color schemes which today the market offers a great many.
Roller blinds with electric drive - a very convenient invention
Content
- 1 Description roller blinds, mechanisms and models with electric drive
- 2 Somfy roller blinds on windows with electric drive and remote control
- 3 Roller blinds with electric drive - working principle
- 4 The benefits of installing blinds
- 5 Disadvantages of roller blinds
- 6 Electric roller blinds in the interior: the examples and pictures
- 7 Video: Roller blinds with electric Somfy
- 8 Photo Gallery
Description roller blinds, mechanisms and models with electric drive
Roller blinds is one of the most compact solutions in the selection.
roll type curtains are compact in itself, and when placed on the window casement and yet leave a free sill
The advantages of roller blinds:
- Protection from direct sunlight - due to a snug fit to the window blinds provide a reliable blocking of light.
- Easy installation - for the installation of this type of curtains do not require special tools and skills.
- Wide range of applications - blinds are suitable for almost any room: kitchen, living room, bedroom, office space.
- Convenience - the usual curtains and blinds require periodic washing / cleaning, roll the same embodiment in the wash does not need. Suffice it to wipe the blade clean, damp sponge - this is achieved by a special protective coating.
Classical roller blinds circuit consists of material wound onto the shaft. Cloth curtains treated with a special composition that protects it from dirt and dust. Shaft mounted brackets made of PVC to the frame or the glass. To attach the brackets using screws, double sided tape or glue.
The simplest models of roller blinds have an open structure
Shaft with fabric curtains, folded in a roll, is fixed in the upper part of the window horizontally so that the shaft was in free rotation and, if necessary, pulling the edge of the fabric, it can be lowered to the bottom edge of the box.
The shaft with the fabric curtain may be placed both in the housing and in the open position. The difference between these design features only in the price and complexity of installation. Blinds open shaft is cheaper and easier to install.
The web product of cluster hidden in the housing, and the fabric side can be locked by the guide
An open window may be a draft, which will result in the movement of the curtain, so to lock guides fishing line used or small magnets.
Along the lower edge of the curtains attached plastic rod, which are located on the edges of the hole. Through these holes pass nylon, invisible, but strong fishing line, which acts as a guide, fixing the fabric on the sides.
Lesko holds the curtain at an open casement window
Also use curtains locking in the deployed position by magnets, which are inserted into a horizontal rod and is attached to the frame at the bottom edge of the window. When you close the curtains magnets attracted to each other, providing a secure fit.
Mechanisms roller blind drive a variety, but they are fundamentally different in type:
- manual;
- automated.
Hand drive means for mechanical action controls arm in this case - control.
Such an element may be a lever, strap, or rod rotary spring mechanism which returns the curtain to the open state when retracted their fixation.
Curtain-spring mechanism can be installed in both the top and bottom of the sash
An alternative to manual drive acts automation. For raising and lowering the blade electric DC motors or single-phase use Asynchronous motors, which receive a signal from the control unit, in turn, receives signals from remote control.
With remote control you will not have to get up out of bed to open the curtains
Automatic blinds on the market are in a huge range, unlike the models from each other, especially in functionality and quality.
Electric drives for roller blinds are compact in size and are located inside the sleeve, which is wound cloth curtains
Curtains can be with the electric drive as a separate element, and part of the system "smart house". Depending on the functionality of automatic opening and closing of blinds can be programmed for specific opening and closing hours. Also available are versions with the settings on the opening or closing curtains in contact with them to sunlight.
Somfy roller blinds on windows with electric drive and remote control
One of the market leaders in the production of blinds with electric drive and remote control is a French company «Somfy».
Somfy company has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of electric drives and control units for roller blinds
Somfi produces several variations of drives for blinds, there are plenty to choose from, as well as on the official website there is an opportunity to order products from the catalog.
«LS40» - an electric drive, which is located inside the circular section of the shaft. And operates via a microswitch.
Electric drive for blinds series LS 40 Somfy
The switch may be imposed in the form of buttons or integrated into the system of automation and is driven by a remote control. The main advantage of this type of drive blinds - it saves space.
Roller blinds control using switches
Technical parameters of tubular drive LS-40 series
Another modification vnutrivalovogo electric blinds - LT50. Unlike his younger brother, it is that it is equipped with end position sensors. In the complete closing or opening curtains sensors disconnect the power supply to the actuator.
Product specification Tubular motor LT 50 series
Electric voltage is used to save space. The fact that the motors designed for 24 volts dimensions much smaller than the 220 volt motors.
Conversion of AC mains voltage of 220 volts at a constant 24 volts occurs by means of a transformer and diode rectifier. They are located in the control unit.
In addition to space saving, low voltage electric less dangerous when moisture.
Autonomous electric actuators WireFree used for AA lithium batteries power supply, which makes the installation of roller blinds is independent of wiring and sockets location.
Batteries are usually placed in a separate tube
The drive is equipped with a radio wave transmitter and an infrared emitter. The action of the drive only with the remote control.
Roller blinds with electric drive - working principle
The principle of operation of roller blinds with electric drive with automatic or remote control can be divided into two components.
control circuit
command power unit is formed or created in the circuit. Such a command in the form of an electrical pulse occurs when the button is pressed on the remote control or by actuation of the photocell, timer, and etc. automatic and remote control combined, that is, the team filed sensor can cancel the remote control and on the contrary, set up the timer works at the set time, but the remote control can be undone act.
Scheme curtain control a motor at 24 volts is somewhat more complicated due to the power supply
The control circuit also includes a protective fuse when using low voltage drive - down transformer and rectifier bridge. Also, the control circuit includes position sensors, limit switches in the closed and open state.
power section
Power section - direct electric drive. This element directly converts electric energy into mechanical rotation. When a signal from the control unit turns on the electric supply circuit, and that, in turn, creates torque on the shaft which is under the action of this moment it is in motion.
The drive shaft is located inside the blind
The benefits of installing blinds
Space saving - the curtains are attached directly to the window and, therefore, for the effective closure from the sun and prying eyes do not need bulky curtain curtains and large areas canvases. Simplicity of maintenance. Due to the special curtain coating repels dust, cleaning enough to wipe with a damp sponge cloth. Use in structurally complex areas, which include rooms with large panoramic windows, porches and bay windows. Classic curtains with black-out curtains for such decisions to be massive, and bring them into motion manually is problematic. Rolling the blinds can be mounted on each window span, and a remote control group drives allow you to open and close such blinds at the touch of a button.
Electric blinds on the large windows is indispensable or where access is limited to the curtains
Comfort. Curtains on the remote control, using sensors and photocells, independently react to any changes in the weather. You can also configure the timer operation, for example, closing the curtains at night. Automation system can be integrated with the security system. While taking care of all the inhabitants of the house, the curtains close automatically. When the fire alarm - blinds open.
Disadvantages of roller blinds
Price. Of course, blinds with electric and automatic control system will cost much more expensive than a conventional curtain rod.
The price of one actuator "Somfi" with the control system in the range from 8000 to 32 000.
When you buy should pay special attention to the quality of the drive. The stronger the motor, the longer the life of the curtains
The need to supply. If you use electric type WireFree, it will inevitably have to change the batteries periodically. When choosing a low-voltage drive, you need to take care of summing up the power supply to the installation site. Work also electric blinds depends on the health of the power supply. Any force majeure blackout at the substation will bring the curtains down. As with any equipment, control systems curtains may be damaged and need help to repair an electronics specialist. Electronic curtains at the windows is not an exception.
Electric roller blinds in the interior: the examples and pictures
Options to apply blinds myriad. Blinds look great in the following residential areas:
- in the kitchen;
- in the children's room;
- in the bedroom.
Design blinds must conform to the interior of the room
Kitchen more suitable curtains made from synthetic fabrics resistant to dirt and moisture
For window decoration in the baby room use curtains depicting fairytale characters or other images of children's issues
Blinds is advisable to apply in cases where there is a large picture window to close is a classic canvas curtain can be, but move him in the operation will difficult.
For windows facing the shady side of the house, it is better to choose light fabrics
Conversely, from the hot sunlight is best save the thick curtains of dark colors
Also, the windows, which are located in the bay window, is much easier and more profitable to close the blinds aesthetically.
In the bay window on each shutter curtain is installed separately
Summer terrace with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or doorways will also be the place where fit perfectly electric blinds.
For veranda is necessary to select a model designed for outdoor use
Video: Roller blinds with electric Somfy
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