FR3081492A1 - OCCULTATION DEVICE FOR A DOMOTIC INSTALLATION OF CLOSURE OR SOLAR PROTECTION OF A BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED DOMOTIC INSTALLATION - Google Patents

Abstract

A concealment device (3) comprises a trunk (9), a screen (2), a winding tube, a first and a second lateral slide (6a, 6b), a motorized drive device and a electrical connection (31). The motorized driving device comprises an electromechanical actuator and an electrical energy storage device. The electromechanical actuator is configured to wind and unwind the screen (2) on the winding tube between a wound position and an unwound position. The electrical energy storage device is configured to supply electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator. The winding tube, the motor drive and the electrical energy storage device are arranged inside the trunk (9). The electrical connection device (31) is arranged between one of the first and second lateral slides (6a, 6b) and the box (9) in an assembled configuration of the concealment device (3).

Description

Blackout device for a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building and associated domotic installation

The present invention relates to a concealing device for a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building and a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building comprising such a concealing device.

In general, the present invention relates to the field of concealment devices comprising a motorized drive device which sets in motion a screen, between at least a first position and at least a second position.

A motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator of a movable element for closing, blocking or sun protection, such as a shutter, a door, a grid, a blind or any other equivalent material, called hereinafter. screen.

Document DE 20 2016 105 745 U1, which describes a concealment device for a home automation system for closing or solar protection of a building, is already known. The concealment device includes a trunk, a screen, a winding tube, first and second side slides, a motorized drive device and an electrical connection device. The screen has a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge. The first end of the screen is attached to the winding tube. The first side slide is configured to receive the first side edge of the screen and the second side slide is configured to receive the second side edge of the screen. The motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator and an electrical energy storage device. The electromechanical actuator is configured to wind and unwind the screen on the winding tube, between a wound position and an unwound position. The electrical energy storage device is configured to supply electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator. The electrical energy storage device includes a battery. The winding tube, the motorized drive device and the electrical energy storage device are arranged inside the trunk. The electrical connection device is configured to electrically connect an external electrical energy supply source to the electrical energy storage device or to the electromechanical actuator.

However, this concealment device has the disadvantage of fixing the electrical connection device through an opening in the trunk of the concealment device.

Such positioning of the electrical connection device through an opening in the trunk of the concealment device creates space inside the trunk.

Furthermore, according to the models of concealment devices offered by the manufacturers of concealment devices, some of them do not have the space available to at least partially dispose of the electrical connection device inside the trunk. .

In addition, the electrical connection device fixed through an opening in the trunk of the concealment device is not easily accessible, in particular in the case where the trunk is placed outside the building.

The object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a concealment device for a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building, as well as a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building. comprising such a concealment device, the concealment device being equipped with an electrical connection device allowing either to recharge an electrical energy storage device, disposed inside the trunk of the concealment device and electrically connected to a motorized drive device, that is to move a screen of the concealment device by means of the motorized drive device, while guaranteeing ease of access to the electrical connection device and an aesthetic appearance of the concealment device, and minimizing the costs of obtaining the electrical connection device.

In this regard, the present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a concealment device for a domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building, the concealment device comprising at least:

- a safe,

- a screen, the screen comprising a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge,

- a winding tube, the first end of the screen being fixed to the winding tube,

- a first and a second side slide, the first side slide being configured to receive the first side edge of the screen and the second side slide being configured to receive the second side edge of the screen,

- a motorized drive device, and

- an electrical connection device, the motorized drive device comprising at least:

an electromechanical actuator, the electromechanical actuator being configured to wind and unwind the screen on the winding tube, between a wound position and an unwound position, and

an electrical energy storage device, the electrical energy storage device being configured to supply electrical energy to at least the electromechanical actuator, the electrical energy storage device comprising at least:

- a battery, the winding tube, the motorized drive device and the electrical energy storage device being arranged inside the boot.

According to the invention, the electrical connection device is arranged between one of the first and second lateral slides and the trunk, in an assembled configuration of the concealment device.

Thus, the electrical connection device makes it possible either to recharge the electrical energy storage device, disposed inside the trunk of the concealment device and electrically connected to the motorized drive device, or to move the screen of the device. occultation by means of the motorized drive device, while ensuring ease of access to the electrical connection device and an aesthetic appearance of the occultation device and minimizing the costs of obtaining the electrical connection device.

In this way, the electrical connection device is arranged outside the trunk and, more particularly, in the extension of one of the first and second lateral slides, so as to extend between one of the first and second side rails and the trunk.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the electrical connection device comprises a housing and an electrical connector.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the chest comprises at least one body, a first cheek and a second cheek. Each of the first and second cheeks is disposed at a lateral end of the body of the trunk, in an assembled configuration of the trunk. Each of the first and second cheeks includes at least one stud. Each of the first and second lateral slides includes at least one mortise. The tenon of the first cheek of the trunk is arranged inside the mortise of the first lateral slide, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device. The tenon of the second cheek of the trunk is arranged inside the mortise of the second lateral slide, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device. In addition, the housing of the electrical connection device comprises a first housing, the lug of one of the first and second cheeks of the trunk passing through the first housing of the housing, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the housing of the electrical connection device comprises a second housing. In addition, the electrical connector of the electrical connection device is arranged inside the second housing of the housing, in an assembled configuration of the electrical connection device.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the electrical connection device further comprises electrical supply wires, the electrical supply wires are electrically connected to the electrical connector of the electrical connection device. The housing of the electrical connection device further comprises a channel connecting the second housing of the housing to the first housing of the housing. In addition, the power supply wires extend at least inside the housing channel.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the housing of the electrical connection device comprises a third housing. In addition, the third housing of the housing is configured to allow the screen to slide inside the third housing, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the electrical connection device is configured to electrically connect a source of external electrical energy supply to the electrical energy storage device or to the electromechanical actuator.

The present invention relates, according to a second aspect, a home automation system for closing or solar protection of a building comprising a window or a door, as well as a concealment device according to the invention and as mentioned above. .

This home automation installation has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above in relation to the concealment device according to the invention.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the window or the door comprises at least one sleeping frame and one opening. Each of the first and second lateral slides is arranged opposite the window or door frame, in an assembled configuration of the home automation installation. In addition, the electrical connection device is arranged opposite the window or door frame.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the trunk of the concealment device is arranged outside the building, in the assembled configuration of the home automation installation.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.

In the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples:

Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a home automation installation according to an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the home automation installation illustrated in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic view in axial and partial section of the home automation installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, showing a tubular electromechanical actuator of the installation;

Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of a part of a device for masking the home automation installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 5 is a schematic detail view in perspective of the concealment device illustrated in Figure 4, from another angle of view; and FIG. 6 is an exploded schematic perspective view of part of the concealment device illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5.

Firstly, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a home automation installation according to the invention is installed and installed in a building comprising an opening 1, formed in a wall of the building to receive a window 52 or a door, not shown. , equipped with a screen 2 belonging to a concealment device 3, in particular a motorized roller shutter.

The window 52 or the door comprises a sleeping frame 53 and at least one opening, not shown.

The number of window or door openings is not limited and may be one, two or more.

The blackout device 3 can be a rolling shutter, a canvas blind or with adjustable slats, or a rolling gate. The present invention applies to all types of concealment device.

There is described, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, a roller shutter according to an embodiment of the invention.

The screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is wound on a winding tube 4 driven by a motorized drive device 5. The screen 2 is movable between a wound position, in particular a high position, and an unwound position, in particularly low.

The movable screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is a closure, concealment and / or sun protection screen, which is wound on the winding tube 4 whose internal diameter is substantially greater than the external diameter of a electromechanical actuator 11, so that the electromechanical actuator 11 can be inserted into the winding tube 4, during the assembly of the concealment device 3.

The motorized drive device 5 comprises the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular of the tubular type, making it possible to rotate the winding tube 4, so as to move, in particular unwind or wind up, the screen 2 of the device d 'occultation 3.

The concealment device 3 comprises the winding tube 4 for winding the screen 2. In the assembled state, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.

The screen 2 comprises a first end 2a, in particular the upper end of the screen 2, in the representation of FIGS. 1 and 2, and a second end 2b, in particular the lower end of the screen 2, in the representation of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 to 6. The first end 2a of the screen 2 is opposite to the second end 2b of the screen 2.

The first end 2a of the screen 2 is fixed to the winding tube 4.

The screen 2 also includes a first lateral edge 2c, in the representation of FIGS. 2 and 6, and a second lateral edge 2d, in the representation of FIG. 2. The first lateral edge 2c of the screen 2 is opposite to the second side edge 2d of the screen 2.

In a known manner, the roller shutter, which forms the concealment device 3, comprises an apron comprising horizontal blades hinged to each other, forming the screen 2 of the roller shutter 3, and guided by two lateral slides 6a, 6b, hereinafter called first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b. These blades are joined when the deck 2 of the roller shutter 3 reaches its unwound low position.

The first side slide 6a is configured to receive the first side edge 2c of the screen 2. In addition, the second side slide 6b is configured to receive the second side edge 2d of the screen 2.

Thus, each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b forms a guide slide for the screen 2.

Here, a screen sliding plane 2 is defined by the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b arranged in opposition, on either side of the opening 1, so as to guide the screen 2. This plane sliding screen 2 is parallel to a plane including the frame 53 of the window 52 or the door.

Advantageously, each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b of the concealment device 3 is in the form of a profile, in particular in the shape of a "U", and comprises a side wall 6c, a front wall 6d and a rear wall 6th. The front wall 6d is opposite the rear wall 6e.

Advantageously, each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b further comprises an internal wall 6f, as illustrated in FIG. 6.

Thus, the internal wall 6f, the front wall 6d and the rear wall 6e of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b form a groove 6g inside which the first lateral edge 2c or the second lateral edge 2d of l the screen 2 slides, so as to guarantee the guiding of the screen 2, during the unwinding and during the winding of the screen 2 around the winding tube 4.

Advantageously, each of the front 6d and rear 6e walls extends from the side wall 6c in a direction perpendicular to the side wall 6c.

Advantageously, each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b is fixed, by means of fixing elements, to an external wall of a window or door window joinery 52, or even to a lateral wall of a wall. of the building in which the opening 1 of the window 52 or of the door is formed.

In an exemplary embodiment, the fixing elements may be fixing screws.

Advantageously, the rear wall 6e of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b is arranged opposite the frame 53 of the window 52 or the door, in an assembled configuration of the home automation installation.

Thus, the rear wall 6e of each of the first and second side rails 6a, 6b is the wall of one of the first and second side rails 6a, 6b oriented towards the window 52 or the door.

Furthermore, the front wall 6d of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b is the wall of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b oriented towards the external environment of the building, in other words in the direction opposite to the window 52 or at the door.

In the case of a roller shutter, the high rolled up position corresponds to the abutment of a final end blade 8, for example in the shape of an L, of the deck 2 of the roller shutter 3 against an edge of a trunk 9 of the roller shutter 3 or when the final end blade 8 stops in a programmed high end position. In addition, the unrolled low position corresponds to the abutment of the final end blade 8 of the deck 2 of the roller shutter 3 against a threshold 7 of the opening 1 or to the stop of the final end blade 8 in a programmed lower end position.

Here, a first blade 54 of the rolling shutter 3, opposite to the final end blade 8, is connected to the winding tube 4 by means of at least one articulation 10, in particular a band-shaped attachment piece. .

In practice, the first blade 54 is disposed at the first end 2a of the screen 2. In addition, the final end blade 8 is disposed at the second end 2b of the screen 2.

The winding tube 4 is disposed inside the trunk 9 of the rolling shutter 3.

Advantageously, the deck 2 of the rolling shutter 3 is wound up and takes place around the winding tube 4 and is housed at least partly inside the boot 9.

In general, the trunk 9 is arranged above the opening 1, or even in the upper part of the opening 1.

Advantageously, the trunk 9 comprises at least one body 36, a first cheek 37a and a second cheek 37b. Each of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b is disposed at a lateral end 36e, 36f of the body 36 of the trunk 9, in an assembled configuration of the trunk 9.

Advantageously, the body 36 of the trunk 9 comprises a lower wall 36a, an upper wall 36b, a front wall 36c and a rear wall 36d, as illustrated in FIG. 4.

The motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit. The control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 12, where the local control unit 12 can be connected in wired or wireless connection with a central control unit 13. The central control unit 13 controls the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units distributed throughout the building.

The central control unit 13 can be in communication with a remote weather station outside the building, including, in particular, one or more sensors which can be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a brightness or even a speed of wind.

A remote control 14, which may be a type of local control unit, and provided with a control keyboard, which includes selection and display elements, also allows a user to intervene on the actuator electromechanical 11 and / or the central control unit 13.

The motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute the unwinding or winding commands for the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, which can be transmitted, in particular, by the remote control 14.

We will now describe, in more detail and with reference to FIG. 3, the motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11, belonging to the home automation installation of FIGS. 1 and 2.

The electromechanical actuator 11 comprises an electric motor 16. The electric motor 16 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown and positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation X, which is also the axis of rotation of the tube winding 4 in the mounted configuration of the motorized drive device 5.

Control means of the electromechanical actuator 11, allowing the displacement of the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, are constituted by at least one electronic control unit 15. This electronic control unit 15 is capable of operating the electric motor 16 of the electromechanical actuator 11, and, in particular, allow the supply of electric energy to the electric motor 16.

Thus, the electronic control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described above.

The electronic control unit 15 also includes a communication module 27, in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being emitted by an order transmitter, such as the remote control 14 intended to control the electromechanical actuator 11 or one of the local 12 or central 13 control units.

Preferably, the communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15 is of the wireless type. In particular, the communication module 27 is configured to receive radio control commands.

The communication module 27 can also allow the reception of control orders transmitted by wired means.

The central control unit 13, the electronic control unit 15 or the local control unit 12 can also be in communication with a server 28, so as to control the electromechanical actuator 11 according to data made available remotely via a communication network, in particular an internet network which can be connected to the server 28.

The control means of the electromechanical actuator 11 comprise hardware and / or software means.

By way of nonlimiting example, the hardware means can comprise at least one microcontroller.

The concealment device 3 also includes an electrical energy storage device 24, as illustrated in FIG. 2.

The electrical energy storage device 24 is configured to supply electrical energy to at least the electromechanical actuator 11.

Thus, the electromechanical actuator 11 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the electrical energy storage device 24.

The motorized drive device 5 and the electrical energy storage device 24 are also arranged inside the boot 9.

Here, the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device 24 by means of at least one electrical supply cable 18, so as to allow the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 to from the electrical energy storage device 24.

Here, the electrical energy storage device 24 comprises the electrical supply cable 18.

The electrical energy storage device 24 includes a battery 32.

Advantageously, the battery 32 comprises an electrical connector, not shown, configured to cooperate with a first electrical connector, not shown, of the electrical supply cable 18.

Thus, the first electrical connector of the electrical power cable 18 can be disconnected from the electrical connector of the battery 32, during a maintenance or repair intervention of the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular for the replacement of battery 32.

In addition, the power supply cable 18 can be disconnected and connected from the battery 32, during a configuration operation of the motorized drive device 5.

Advantageously, the electrical supply cable 18 comprises a second electrical connector, not shown, configured to cooperate with an electrical connector, not shown, of the electromechanical actuator 11.

Thus, when the first electrical connector of the electrical supply cable 18 is electrically connected with the electrical connector of the battery 32 and when the second electrical connector of the electrical supply cable 18 is electrically connected with the electrical connector of the electromechanical actuator 11, the electrical energy storage device 24 is electrically connected to the electromechanical actuator 11.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 comprises an autonomous electrical energy supply device 26. The autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 comprises the electrical energy storage device 24.

Thus, the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 makes it possible to supply electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11, without itself being electrically connected to the mains network.

A casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is preferably of cylindrical shape.

In one embodiment, the casing 17 is made of a metallic material.

The material of the electromechanical actuator housing is not limiting and may be different. It can be, in particular, a plastic material.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 also comprises a reduction gear 19, a brake 29 and an output shaft 20.

Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises at least one reduction stage. Said at least one reduction stage can be a gear train of the epicyclic type.

The type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting.

By way of non-limiting example, the brake 29 can be a spring brake, a cam brake or an electromagnetic brake.

The electromechanical actuator 11 can also include an end of travel and / or obstacle detection device, which may be mechanical or electronic.

Advantageously, the electric motor 16, the brake 29 and the reduction gear 19 are mounted inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

The winding tube 4 is rotated about the axis of rotation X and the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 supported by means of two pivot connections. The first pivot link is produced at a first end of the winding tube 4 by means of a crown 30 inserted around a first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11. The crown 30 thus makes it possible to make a landing. The second pivot link, not shown in Figure 3, is made at a second end of the winding tube 4, not visible in this figure.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises a torque support 21. The torque support 21 projects at the first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the end 17a of the casing receiving the crown 30. The torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 thus makes it possible to fix the electromechanical actuator 11 on a frame 23, in particular to one of the cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9, in the embodiment of the Figure 1 at the first cheek 37a.

In addition, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can be used to close the first end 17a of the casing 17.

Furthermore, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can be used to support the electronic control unit 15. The electronic control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the electrical supply cable electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device 24.

Here and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the electronic control unit 15 is thus arranged, in other words integrated, inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

As a variant, not shown, the electronic control unit 15 is arranged outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, mounted on the frame 23 or in the torque support 21.

The output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is arranged inside the winding tube 4 and at least partly outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

One end of the output shaft 20 projects from the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular from a second end 17b of the housing 17 opposite the first end 17a.

The output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to rotate a connecting element 22 connected to the winding tube 4. The connecting element 22 is produced in the form of a wheel.

When the electromechanical actuator 11 is put into operation, the electric motor 16 and the reducer 19 rotate the output shaft 20. In addition, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 rotates the winding tube 4 via the connecting element 22.

Thus, the winding tube 4 rotates the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, so as to open or close the opening 1.

We will now describe, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the concealment device 3 for the domotic installation for closing or solar protection of a building in FIGS. 1 to 3, this device being in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

The electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device 24. And, more particularly, the electronic control unit 15 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the battery electrical energy storage device 24.

Advantageously, the electrical energy storage device 24 is of the rechargeable type and is configured to supply electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11.

Advantageously, the battery 32 comprises at least one element for storing electrical energy, not shown.

Here, the battery 32 includes a plurality of electrical energy storage elements. Preferably, the electrical energy storage elements are electrically connected in series.

The number of electrical energy storage elements of the battery is not limiting.

The concealment device 3 also includes an electrical connection device 31.

The electrical connection device 31 is arranged between one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first lateral slide 6a, and the trunk 9 and, more particularly, the bottom wall 36a of the body 36 of the trunk 9, in an assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Thus, the electrical connection device 31 makes it possible either to recharge the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular the battery 32, disposed inside the trunk 9 of the concealment device 3 and electrically connected to the drive device. motorized 5, in particular to the electromechanical actuator 11, or to move the screen 2 of the concealment device 3 by means of the motorized drive device 5, while guaranteeing easy access to the electrical connection device 31 and an aesthetic appearance of the concealment device 3 and minimizing the costs of obtaining the electrical connection device 31.

In this way, the electrical connection device 31 is arranged outside the trunk 9 and, more particularly, in the extension of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, so as to extend between the one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b and the trunk 9 and, more particularly, the bottom wall 36a of the body 36 of the trunk 9.

Advantageously, the electrical connection device 31 is configured to electrically connect an external electrical energy supply source 33 to the electrical energy storage device 24 or to the electromechanical actuator 11.

Preferably, the external electrical energy supply source 33 is a backup battery.

Advantageously, the external electrical energy supply source 33 can be electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31 temporarily, in other words in a non-permanent manner.

In this way, the external electrical energy supply source 33 is electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31 during a period of recharging the battery 32 of the electrical energy storage device 24 or during a period of supply of direct electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11.

Advantageously, the electrical connection device 31 comprises a housing 34 and an electrical connector 35.

Advantageously, the external electrical energy supply source 33 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31 by means of an electrical supply cable 49.

Here and in no way limiting, the electric power cable 49 is part of the external electric power supply source 33.

Advantageously, the electrical power cable 49 comprises an electrical connector 50. In addition, the electrical connector 50 of the electrical power cable 49 is assembled with the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31, when the power source in external electrical energy 33 is electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31.

Advantageously, the electrical connector 50 of the electrical supply cable 49 and the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31 comprise fixing elements 51a, 51b, so as to guarantee the maintenance of the external electrical energy supply source 33 with the electrical connection device 31, when the external electrical energy supply source 33 is electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31.

Here, the fastening elements 51a, 51b are elastic snap fastening elements.

Advantageously, each of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9 comprises at least one tenon 40. In addition, each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b comprises at least one mortise 41. The tenon 40 of the first cheek 37a of the trunk 9 is arranged inside the mortise 41 of the first lateral slide 6a, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3. In addition, the tenon 40 of the second cheek 37b of the trunk 9 is disposed inside mortise 41 of the second lateral slide 6b, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Thus and as illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, the tenon 40 of the first cheek 37a of the trunk 9 is assembled with the mortise 41 of the first lateral slide 6a, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3. In addition, the pin 40 of the second cheek 37b of the trunk 9 is assembled with the mortise 41 of the second lateral slide 6b, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Advantageously, the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 comprises a first housing 38. In addition, the pin 40 of one of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9, in the embodiment of Figures 4 to 6 of the first cheek 37a of the boot 9, passes through the first housing 38 of the housing 34, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Thus, the pin 40 of one of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9 is inserted inside the first housing 38 of the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 and then inside one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6 of the first lateral slide 6a, and, more particularly in the mortise 41 of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in the configuration concealment device assembly 3.

In this way, the electrical connection device 31 is held in position between the trunk 9, in particular the bottom wall 36a of the body 36 of the trunk 9, and one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in particular one end. upper 42 of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3, by means of an interlocking connection produced by the pin 40 of one of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9 and by the mortise 41 of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b.

The upper end 42 of one of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6 of the first lateral slide 6a, is opposite to a lower end, not shown, of said lateral slide 6a, 6b.

Advantageously, the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 comprises a second housing 43. In addition, the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31 is disposed inside the second housing 43 of the housing 34, in an assembled configuration of the device electrical connection 31.

Advantageously, the electrical connection device 31 further comprises electrical supply wires 39. The electrical supply wires 39 are electrically connected to the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31.

Advantageously, the electrical connection device 31 is electrically connected to the battery 32 or to the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular by means of the electrical supply wires 39.

Thus, the power supply wires 39 are electrically connected, on the one hand, to the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31 and, on the other hand, to the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular to the battery. 32, or to the electromechanical actuator 11.

In an exemplary embodiment, not shown, an electrical connection of the electrical supply wires 39 from the electrical connection device 31 to the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular to the battery 32, or to the electromechanical actuator 11 is implemented via the electrical supply cable 18 electrically connecting the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular the battery 32, to the electromechanical actuator 11.

In such a case, the electrical supply cable 18 can be made as a bundle of cables and, more particularly, can have a Y shape, in other words the electrical supply wires 39 of the electrical connection device 31 are integrated into the power supply cable 18 either directly or through electrical connectors.

Advantageously, the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 further comprises a channel 44 connecting the second housing 43 of the housing 34 to the first housing 38 of the housing 34. In addition, the electrical supply wires 39 extend at least inside the channel 44 of the housing 34.

Thus, the power supply wires 39 are guided inside the housing 34 by means of the channel 44 between the first and second housings 38, 43.

In this way, the power supply wires 39 are protected by the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31.

Advantageously, the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 comprises a third housing 45. In addition, the third housing 45 of the housing 34 is configured to allow the screen 2 to slide inside thereof, in the configuration concealment device assembly 3.

Thus, the third housing 45 of the housing 34 is produced in an equivalent manner to the groove 6g of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b.

Advantageously, the trunk 9, in particular the bottom wall 36a of the body 36 of the trunk 9, comprises a through hole, not shown, electrical supply wires electrically connected to the electrical connector 35 of the electrical connection device 31.

Thus, the through hole in the trunk 9 makes it possible to introduce the power supply wires 39 electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31 inside the trunk 9.

In addition, the power supply wires 39 are electrically connected either to the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular to the battery 32, or to the electromechanical actuator 11.

Advantageously, the tenon 40 of each of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b of the trunk 9 comprises a groove 46. In addition, the electrical supply wires 39 extend at least inside the groove 46 of the tenon 40, in the embodiment of Figures 4 to 6 of the first cheek 37a of the trunk 9.

Thus, the power supply wires 39 are guided inside the tenon 40 of one of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b by means of the groove 46.

In this way, the power supply wires 39 are protected by the pin 40 of one of the first and second cheeks 37a, 37b.

Advantageously, the housing 34 of the electrical connection device 31 comprises a first part 47 and a second part 48. The first part 47 of the housing 34 has an outer casing equivalent to a section of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b.

The section of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b is perpendicular to a sliding direction D of the screen 2 inside the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b. In other words, the section of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b corresponds to the section of the profile thereof.

Thus, the first part 47 of the housing 34 has an external shape similar to that of each of the first and second lateral slides 6a, 6b, so as to guarantee the aesthetic appearance of the concealment device 3.

In this way, the first part 47 of the housing 34 is merged with the first or the second lateral slide 6a, 6b, in the assembled configuration of the concealment device 3.

Here, the first part 47 of the housing 34 comprises the first and third housings 38, 45 of the housing 34, as well as the channel 44 of the housing 34.

Advantageously, the second housing 43 of the housing 34 is offset with respect to the third housing 45 of the housing 34, so as to allow the screen 2 to slide inside the third housing 45 of the housing 34.

Thus, the second housing 43 of the housing 34 is offset with respect to the rear wall 6e of the first or second lateral slide 6a, 6b towards the window 52 or the door, in the assembled configuration of the home automation installation.

Here and as illustrated in FIG. 1, the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 further comprises at least one photovoltaic cell 25.

In the description which follows, the expression "the photovoltaic cell 25" is used to designate one or more photovoltaic cells according to the configuration of the autonomous electrical power supply device 26.

Thus, the electrical energy storage device 24 can be recharged by the photovoltaic cell 25.

In this way, the electrical energy storage device 24 is configured to be supplied with electrical energy by the photovoltaic cell 25.

The recharging of the electrical energy storage device 24 can therefore be implemented by solar energy by means of the photovoltaic cell 25.

In addition, the electrical energy storage device 24 can be recharged by means of the photovoltaic cell 25 without having to dismantle part of the trunk 9 of the concealment device 3.

Furthermore, the photovoltaic cell 25 can make it possible to supply electrical energy to a load via the electrical connection device 31. The load can be, for example, a backup battery, which can be, in particular, the source of external electrical power supply 33.

In such a case, the photovoltaic cell 25 is electrically connected to the electrical connection device 31, in particular by means of the electrical supply wires 39 of the electrical connection device 31.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 and, in particular, the photovoltaic cell 25 comprises charging elements configured to charge the battery 32 of the electrical energy storage device 24 from the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic cell. 25, as well as possibly the backup battery.

Thus, the charging elements configured to charge the battery 32 of the electrical energy storage device 24 and, optionally, the backup battery, from solar energy, make it possible to convert the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic cell. 25 in electrical energy.

In one embodiment, the autonomous electrical power supply device 26 comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells 25 constituting a photovoltaic panel.

Advantageously, the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by the electrical energy storage device 24 is configured to replace a supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by an electrical energy supply network. of the sector.

Thus, the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by the electrical energy storage device 24 makes it possible to dispense with a connection to the electrical supply network of the sector.

As a variant, not shown, the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 is implemented, on the one hand, by the electrical energy storage device 24 and, on the other hand, by a network of supply of electrical energy to the sector.

Thus, the electromechanical actuator 11 is then supplied with electrical energy either by the electrical energy storage device 24 or by the sector's electrical energy supply network.

In this case, the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by the electrical energy storage device 24 can make it possible, in particular, to compensate for a cut in the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by a electrical power supply network of the sector.

In addition, the supply of electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11 by the sector's electrical energy supply network makes it possible to recharge the electrical energy storage device 24, in particular when the electrical energy storage device 24 is insufficiently recharged by the photovoltaic cell 25.

Advantageously, the photovoltaic cell 25 is electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device 24 directly or through the electromechanical actuator 11.

Advantageously, the electrical connection device 31 is arranged opposite the sleeping frame 53 of the window 52 or of the door.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 to 6, the box 9 of the concealment device 3 is arranged at least partially outside the building, in the assembled configuration of the home automation installation.

As a variant, not shown, the trunk 9 of the concealment device 3 is disposed completely outside the building, in the assembled configuration of the home automation installation.

Thanks to the present invention, the electrical connection device makes it possible either to recharge the electrical energy storage device, disposed inside the trunk of the concealment device and electrically connected to the motorized drive device, or to move the the screen of the concealment device by means of the motorized drive device, while ensuring ease of access to the electrical connection device and an aesthetic appearance of the concealment device and minimizing the costs of obtaining the concealment device electrical connection.

In this way, the electrical connection device is arranged outside the trunk and, more particularly, in the extension of one of the first and second lateral slides, so as to extend between one of the first and second 10 side slides and the trunk.

Many modifications can be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the invention.

Furthermore, the embodiments and variants envisaged can be combined to generate new embodiments of the invention, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (10)

1- Blackout device (3) for a domotic installation for closing or sun protection of a building, the blackout device (3) comprising at least: - a chest (9), - a screen (2), the screen (2) comprising a first end (2a), a second end (2b), a first lateral edge (2c) and a second lateral edge (2d), - a winding tube (4), the first end (2a) of the screen (2) being fixed to the winding tube (4), - first and second side slides (6a, 6b), the first side slide (6a) being configured to receive the first side edge (2c) of the screen (2) and the second side slide (6b) being configured to receive the second side edge (2d) of the screen (2), - a motorized drive device (5), and - an electrical connection device (31), the motorized drive device (5) comprising at least: an electromechanical actuator (11), the electromechanical actuator (11) being configured to roll up and unwind the screen (2) on the winding tube (4), between a rolled up position and a rolled out position, and an electrical energy storage device (24), the electrical energy storage device (24) being configured to supply electrical energy to at least the electromechanical actuator (11), the electrical energy storage device ( 24) comprising at least: - a battery (32), the winding tube (4), the motorized drive device (5) and the electrical energy storage device (24) being arranged inside the trunk (9), characterized in that the electrical connection device (31) is disposed between one of the first and second lateral slides (6a, 6b) and the trunk (9), in an assembled configuration of the concealment device (3). 2- Shading device (3) for a closing or sun protection home automation installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connection device (31) comprises a housing (34) and an electrical connector (35). 3- Shading device (3) for a closing or sun protection home automation system according to claim 2, characterized in that - the trunk (9) comprises at least: o a body (36), o a first cheek (37a) and a second cheek (37b), each of the first and second cheeks (37a, 37b) being disposed at a lateral end (36e, 36f) of the body (36) of the trunk (9), in an assembled configuration of the trunk (9), each of the first and second cheeks (37a, 37b) comprising at least one stud (40), - Each of the first and second lateral slides (6a, 6b) comprises at least one mortise (41), the tenon (40) of the first cheek (37a) of the trunk (9) being disposed inside the mortise (41 ) of the first lateral slide (6a), in the assembled configuration of the concealment device (3), and the tenon (40) of the second cheek (37b) of the trunk (9) being disposed inside the mortise (41) of the second lateral slide (6b), in the assembled configuration of the concealment device (3), and - the housing (34) of the electrical connection device (31) comprises a first housing (38), the lug (40) of one of the first and second cheeks (37a, 37b) of the trunk (9) passing through the first housing (38) of the housing (34), in the assembled configuration of the concealment device (3). 4- Blackout device (3) for a home automation system for closing or sun protection according to claim 2 or according to claim 3, characterized in that the housing (34) of the electrical connection device (31) comprises a second housing (43), the electrical connector (35) of the electrical connection device (31) being disposed inside the second housing (43) of the housing (34), in an assembled configuration of the electrical connection device (31). 5- Shading device (3) for a domotic closing or sun protection installation according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that: - the electrical connection device (31) further comprises electrical supply wires (39), the electrical supply wires (39) being electrically connected to the electrical connector (35) of the electrical connection device (31) , and - the housing (34) of the electrical connection device (31) further comprises a channel (44) connecting the second housing (43) of the housing (34) to the first housing (38) of the housing (34), the wires power supply (39) extending at least inside the channel (44) of the housing (34). 6- Blackout device (3) for a home automation system for closing or sun protection according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the housing (34) of the electrical connection device (31) comprises a third housing (45), the third housing (45) of the housing (34) being configured to allow the screen (2) to slide inside the third housing (45), in the assembled configuration of the concealment device ( 3). 7- Blackout device (3) for a home automation system for closing or sun protection according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the electrical connection device (31) is configured to electrically connect a source d supply of electrical energy external (33) to the electrical energy storage device (24) or to the electromechanical actuator (11). 8- Home automation system for closing or solar protection of a building, the home automation system comprising: - a window (52) or a door, - a concealment device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9- Home automation system for closing or solar protection of a building according to claim 8, the window (52) or the door comprising at least: - a sleeping frame (53), and - an opening, each of the first and second lateral slides (6a, 6b) being arranged opposite the window frame (53) of the window (52) or of the door, in an assembled configuration of the home automation installation , characterized in that the electrical connection device (31) is arranged opposite the sleeping frame (53) of the window (52) or the door. 10-Home automation system for closing or solar protection of a building according to claim 8 or according to claim 9, characterized in that the trunk (9) of the concealment device (3) is arranged at least partially at the exterior of the building, in the assembled configuration of the home automation system.