A mini-blind actuator has a motor and a housing that holds the motor and a dc battery. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the baton of the mini-blind for rotating the baton and thereby opening or closing the slats of the mini-blind. Alternatively, the rotor is coupled to the tilt rod of the blind to...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5495153?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5495153 - Head rail-mounted mini-blind actuator for vertical blinds and pleated shades
Head rail-mounted mini-blind actuator for vertical blinds and pleated shades