Opening a roller blind mechanism

[noobiediyer]

I wish to replace the chain in my 38mm blind roller for a continous chain type. I've taken off the clutch/mechanism on the side but I cannot figure out how to do it. It should be as easy as this YouTube video shows but the two prongs that the video shows can be pinched, on my one it does not move at all. There is a round hollow cylinder which looks like it is a pin that prevents it but it won't budge.

Is anyone able to help me to work out how I do this? I'm attaching photos of the mechanism:



(Alternatively, I've seen replacement 38mm clutches that seem to allow far easier disassembly such as this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hocadon-Bracket-Fittings-Curtain-Brackets/dp/B09HZ377V3 )

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What's wrong with the blind? I suspect it would be far easier to just replace the blind.

 

[noobiediyer]

What's wrong with the blind? I suspect it would be far easier to just replace the blind.

Nothing's wrong with the blind, it's perfectly fine. I just want to fit a continuous bead chain instead.

 

[foxhole]

The video is for a different blind, on yours you would need to remove the pin possibly destroying it. Why are you attempting such a pointless task? Continuous chains are not longer used due to the choking hazard it presents. Replacement gears are widely available but again for use with safety chains.

 

[noobiediyer]

The video is for a different blind, on yours you would need to remove the pin possibly destroying it. Why are you attempting such a pointless task? Continuous chains are not longer used due to the choking hazard it presents. Replacement gears are widely available but again for use with safety chains.

I'll try to be careful not to choke on it then

It'd be nice if people are able to help without judgy comments like:
"What's wrong with the blind?"
"Why are you attempting such a pointless task?"

If there is anyone who can help without judgement then that would be very much appreciated.

I'm happy to drill out the pin if there's no easy way to remove it.

 

[foxhole]

I'll try to be careful not to choke on it then

It'd be nice if people are able to help without judgy comments like:
"What's wrong with the blind?"
"Why are you attempting such a pointless task?"

If there is anyone who can help without judgement then that would be very much appreciated.

I'm happy to drill out the pin if there's no easy way to remove it.

The hazard is to small children but I guess you qualify .Good luck with your pointless task .

 

[noobiediyer]

The hazard is to small children but I guess you qualify .Good luck with your pointless task .

I'm well aware of the choking hazard to children on blind cords but I don't feel the need to justify why this isn't an issue in my setup.

It's a bit pointless you bothering to post if you're not going to be helpful. Would you rather save your time by just not bothering to post at all.

I'll take my request to some other forum that will be more helpful.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Could a chain connector be used to connect the two ends?

 

[noobiediyer]

Could a chain connector be used to connect the two ends?

Sadly not, it interferes with the cog wheel so doesn't work.

 

[foxhole]

Sadly not, it interferes with the cog wheel so doesn't work.

Only if you don’t connect in correct place .

 

[jj4091]

So is the problem that the drop of the blind is a longer length than the chain that has come with the bind, as if that is the case then I would suggest you have been supplied with the wrong fitting and need one with a longer chain.

 

[noobiediyer]

So is the problem that the drop of the blind is a longer length than the chain that has come with the bind, as if that is the case then I would suggest you have been supplied with the wrong fitting and need one with a longer chain.

For the second time, there is nothing wrong with the blind. I want to fit a contininous bead chain without it having a join. I can fit it to the existing clutch mechanism if I can get access to the cog, but I can't figure it out hence this post.

 

[foxhole]

So is the problem that the drop of the blind is a longer length than the chain that has come with the bind, as if that is the case then I would suggest you have been supplied with the wrong fitting and need one with a longer chain.

I would give up to make sense of the noob.

 

[jj4091]

I would give up to make sense of the noob.

I think you may well be correct.

 

[noobiediyer]

Thanks for the valuable lesson everyone: if you need helpful and non-judgemental advice, diynot.com is not the place to post.