COLLAPSIBLE VANE STRUCTURE AND RELATED METHOD FOR A SHADE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING

摘要

A base structure and associated method for converting the base structure into an operable vane on a shade for an architectural opening. The base structure includes a back sheet and a front sheet attached together in engagement regions spaced along the length of the back sheet and front sheet. The front sheet is separated into front strip sections having a free end. Operating elements are positioned along the back sheet and situated so as to move relative thereto. The operating elements are attached adjacent to a free end of the front strip. Movement of the operating elements actuates the free end of the front strip to move from a closed position to an open position as desired by the user.

主权项

1. A method of making an operable vane structure for an architectural opening having at least one vane assembly, the method comprising:
providing a base structure having a back sheet and a front sheet connected together at a first connection and a second connection; cutting the back sheet adjacent the second connection to form a front strip comprising a first edge joined to the back sheet and a second free edge; positioning at least one operating element between the back sheet and the front sheet such that the at least one operating element is movable relative to the back sheet; and attaching the at least one operating element to the front strip to form a first vane assembly; wherein the first vane assembly is configured to move relative to the back sheet upon actuation of the operating element.