Motorized slat angle adjustment mechanism for window blinds

A system comprising:

• an apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a plurality of slats in a window blind, the window blind including a headrail having disposed therein a shaft that causes the tilt angle of the slats to be adjusted when the shaft is rotated, the apparatus comprising:
• a rod having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to couple with a wand;
• a first bevel gear coupled with the rod;
• a second bevel gear in mechanical communication with the first bevel gear and coupled with the shaft;
• and
• a motor coupled to the shaft;
• wherein a rotation of the wand causes a corresponding rotation of the shaft to adjust the tilt angle of the slats;
• wherein actuation by the motor causes a rotation of the shaft to adjust the tilt angle of the slats;
• and
• an input command mechanism configured for communication with the motor, wherein user actuation of the input command mechanism causes the input command mechanism to command actuation of the motor.

An apparatus for adjusting a tilt angle of a plurality of slats in a window blind, the window blind including a headrail having disposed therein a shaft that causes the tilt angle of the slats to be adjusted when the shaft is rotated, the apparatus comprising:

• a first bevel gear comprising a bore passing axially therethrough that is perpendicular to the shaft;
• a second bevel gear in mechanical communication with the first bevel gear and coupled with the shaft;
• and
• a motor coupled to the shaft;
• wherein actuation of the first bevel gear causes a corresponding rotation of the shaft to adjust the tilt angle of the slats;
• wherein actuation by the motor causes a rotation of the shaft to adjust the tilt angle of the slats.