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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2011
Eric Lagarde, Sallanches, FR;
Norbert Dupielet, Sallanches, FR;
Eric LaGarde, Sallanches, FR;
Norbert Dupielet, Sallanches, FR;
Somfy, SAS, Cluses, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a cord winder () for a window-covering device, said cord winder including: a drum () for winding a cord (), said drum being rotatable around a first rotationally symmetrical axis (A-A'); and a means () for guiding the cord to the winding drum, the winding drum being rotatably mounted in a holder (). Said cord winder is characterized in that it includes a rotatable roller () that is mounted onto the holder along a second rotationally symmetrical axis (B-B′). Said cord winder is moreover characterized in that it includes a friction area () wherein at least one coil of the cord, wound onto the winding drum, is in contact with the rotatable drum.