Motorized Drapery Apparatus With Batteries Positioned In The Brackets

An architectural covering comprising:

• a first drive element;
• the first drive element supported by a first bracket and a second bracket;
• a motor operably connected to the first drive element;
• a battery assembly electrically connected to the motor, wherein the battery assembly is exterior to the first bracket and the first drive element;
• at least one battery positioned within the battery assembly;
• wherein when the motor is activated, the motor rotates thereby opening or closing shade material connected to the first drive element.

An architectural covering comprising:

• a first drive element extending a length between opposing ends and having a guide structure;
• the first drive element having a hollow interior with a plurality of teeth and a key feature;
• a second drive element extending a length between opposing ends and having a guide structure;
• the second drive element having a hollow interior with a plurality of teeth and a key feature;
• a center coupler having a plurality of teeth and a key feature that corresponds to the plurality of teeth and the key feature of the first drive element and second drive element;
• wherein when the center coupler is inserted into an open end of the first drive element and inserted into an open end of the second drive element the guide structure of the first drive element and the second drive element are aligned with one another.