Somfy has filed a patent for an electromechanical actuator designed to drive the winding tube of closure systems. The actuator includes a casing, torque support, electric motor, electronic control unit, and a cover. The unique design ensures efficient operation and load distribution. GlobalData’s report on Somfy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Electromechanical actuator for driving closure, occultation, or solar protection systems
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240003185A1) describes an electromechanical actuator designed for driving a winding tube in closure, occultation, or solar protection systems. The actuator includes a casing, torque support, electrical power supply lead, electric motor, and electronic control unit. The unique feature of this actuator is the cover mounted on the head of the torque support, housing the electronic board and closing the torque support. The mounting plate on the torque support is designed to collaborate with a fixed support of a holding device to absorb the forces exerted by the actuator.
Furthermore, the patent application details various claims related to the interchangeable nature of the mounting plate and cover, the flush outer surface of the mounting plate with the cover, and the configuration of the opening in the mounting plate to receive different projecting parts of supports. The actuator is also designed with brackets to secure it to the holding device and openings in the cover base to face electronic components on the electronic board. Additionally, the application extends to an occultation device and a closure, occultation, or solar protection installation incorporating the electromechanical actuator described in the claims, emphasizing the compatibility and functionality of the actuator within these systems.
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