a rolling shutter characterized by an array of edge - adjacent , parallel shutter slats and full shutter width , clear shutter segments or links articulately interconnecting respective pairs of adjacent shutter slats . the links are telescopically movable in the slats to permit relative movement of the slats between spaced - apart and juxtaposed positions . when spaced apart , the slats form therebetween a gap which exposes the clear link which permits passage of light over substantially the full extent of the gap . the clear links also provide a double hinge - like joint between adjacent slats . the shutter slats are also uniquely reinforced and have an improved exterior appearance .