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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Механизм открывания и поворота дверей вакуумной камеры

Номер: RU0000176918U1

Предлагаемый в качестве полезной модели механизм предназначен для приведения в действие (открывания и поворота) дверей вакуумной установки, предназначенной для нанесения тонкопленочных покрытий. По сравнению с известными устройствами аналогичного назначения предлагаемый механизм дополнительно содержит устройство линейного перемещения, на каретке которого смонтирована задняя дверь, а горизонтальные направляющие для передней двери выполнены цилиндрическими и установлены на каркасе крепления в подшипниках линейного перемещения, при этом передняя дверь закреплена на конце горизонтальных цилиндрических направляющих, выполненных полыми, а поперечный держатель передней двери также выполнен полым и предназначен для размещения внутри него механизма вращения поворотного суппорта, при этом поворотный суппорт снабжен фиксирующим кронштейном и упорным бампером для демпфирования двери и ограничения угла ее поворота, а в полости, по меньшей мере, одной цилиндрической направляющей проложены коммуникации. Кроме того, предлагаемый механизм обеспечивает угол поворота каждой двери вакуумной камеры на величину, меньше или равную 90º, а ограничители перемещения передней двери жестко закреплены на противоположных от передней двери концах горизонтальных цилиндрических направляющих. 2 з.п. ф-лы. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 176 918 U1 (51) МПК C23C 14/56 (2006.01) E05D 15/02 (2006.01) E05F 1/16 (2006.01) E05F 1/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК C23C 14/56 (2006.01); E05D 15/02 (2006.01); E05F 1/16 (2006.01); E05F 1/10 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017122492, 26.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 01.02.2018 10.04.2017 BY u20170127 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2263193 C1, 27.10.2005. RU (45) Опубликовано: 01.02.2018 Бюл. № 4 1 7 6 9 1 8 R U 2562568 C2, 10.09.2015. US 4311427 A1, 19.01.1982. US 4523985 A1, 18.06.1985. (54) МЕХАНИЗМ ...

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Movable partitions and header assemblies for movable partitions

Номер: US20120018104A1
Автор: Michael D. George
Принадлежит: Won-Door Corp

A header assembly for a movable partition includes an overhead track and a header pan. The header pan is configured to extend from the overhead track to an adjoining structure. The header pan, the overhead track, or a combination of both may form a fire-resistant barrier extending from a wall of the adjoining structure to an opposing wall of the adjoining structure. Movable partition systems may include header assemblies. Methods of forming header assemblies include positioning a header pan proximate to an overhead track and extending the header pan between a first wall and a second wall to at least substantially occlude a section of space therebetween. Methods of installing a movable partition include securing an overhead track to an overhead support structure, securing a retainer clip to an adjoining structure, extending a header pan from the overhead track to the retainer clip, and suspending a partition from the track.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Sliding panel system

Номер: US20120031008A1
Принадлежит: 3Form LLC

A roller door system includes one or more sets of rollers configured to mount to a panel frame member on an upper end of a panel, and move through a complementary upper guide. A lower side of the panel frame can also be guided through one or more bottom tracks. These components, when coupled with the resin panel, can provide the ability to provide a smooth gliding motion for the resin panel door. In addition, the frame in which the panel is mounted can be configured with one or more components to accommodate the unique expansion and contraction properties of resin materials, and thus allow a stable, long term mounting solution. The upper guide and the lower track can also be configured with one or more components or mechanisms for pitch adjustment, as well as to adjust for uneven or irregular mounting surfaces.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Partition sweep assembly

Номер: US20120138242A1
Принадлежит: CIW Enterprises

A folding accordion sweep partition assembly is presented. The partition has a plurality of partition panels, the panel having a front face, a rear face, a bottom edge, and two opposing open sided panel keyway channels. A hinge having two side walls, the side wall terminating in a hinge key hinges two panels by having a first hinge key slidably received and retained in a first partition panel keyway channel and a second hinge key slidably received and retained in a second partition panel keyway channel. The partition panel has a mounting bracket affixed to it, a bottom bracket removably retained to the mounting bracket, and a sweep affixed to the mounting bracket.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Door Arrangement And Guide Of A Door

Номер: US20120151841A1
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

Door arrangement, more particularly a sliding door arrangement of an automatic door of an elevator or of a building, which comprises a door panel, and a guide arrangement for controlling the path of movement of the door panel, which guide arrangement comprises at least one guide connected to the aforementioned door panel, and a guide rail, closely along which the aforementioned guide is arranged to move, and from which guide rail the guide takes lateral support force with respect to the longitudinal direction of the guide rail. The guide comprises a first guide roll for taking the support force from the guide surface of the guide rail on the side of a first side of the guide, and a second guide roll for taking support force from the guide surface of the guide rail on the side of a second side of the guide.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Multiple speed profiles in barrier operator systems

Номер: US20120297681A1
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corp

Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for resisting lateral displacement of movable partitions

Номер: US20120305201A1
Принадлежит: Won-Door Corp

Apparatuses, methods and systems for directionally controlling a movable partition are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling lateral displacement of a movable partition includes a bracket, a roller assembly, a first attachment bracket, and a second attachment bracket. The roller assembly is coupled to the bracket and includes a roller element. The first attachment bracket attaches to a first panel of the movable partition and is configured for hinged coupling to a first side of the bracket such that a first hinge axis substantially coincides with a centerline of the first panel. The second attachment bracket attaches to a second panel of the movable partition and is configured hinged coupling to a second side of the bracket such that a second hinge axis substantially coincides with a centerline of the second panel.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Closure arrangement

Номер: US20130008090A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A closure arrangement ( 1 ) is provided for an opening ( 2 ) of a cabinet, a refrigerator, a building or the like, having at least one closure element ( 4 ) which is guided in a moveable manner, in particular in or on at least one guide element ( 3 ), over the opening ( 2 ). At least one free end of the closure element ( 4 ) and/or one free end of the guide element ( 3 ) are operatively connected to one another by means of a magnetic attraction force, provided by at least one a magnet ( 5 ).

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Cabinet with sliding closure panel

Номер: US20130020920A1
Автор: Ralph Johannes Weber
Принадлежит: Individual

Provided are cabinets, methods of making the cabinets, and methods of using the cabinets. One embodiment of the cabinet includes an enclosure and at least one horizontally slidable closure panel interconnected to the enclosure with a first fully extendible concealed rail slide assembly mounted proximate the enclosure top and a second fully extendible concealed rail slide assembly mounted proximate the enclosure bottom. The fully extended panel provides unobstructed access to the enclosure cavity. Another embodiment of the cabinet includes two horizontally slidable closure panels, with one slidable outward from the enclosure in one horizontal direction and the other slidable outward in the opposite horizontal direction wherein the pair of panels, when fully extended provide unobstructed access to the cavity of the enclosure. The horizontally slidable enclosure panel in either of these embodiments can be a mirror, picture, painting, poster, decorative structure, clock, plaque, diploma, certificate and combinations thereof.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Guide for sliding doors

Номер: US20130097811A1
Автор: Thomas Wilbs
Принадлежит: Alfer Aluminum GmbH

A guide device for sliding doors for shelves has at least one guide rail, each guide rail have a guide region for guiding sliding doors and at least one fastening region connected to the guide region for fastening the guide device to shelves. The guide regions in their cooperation form a guide arrangement ( 1 ) and all the fastening regions in their cooperation form a fastening arrangement ( 2 ). In order to provide a guide device which can be used universally and which can be fastened subsequently to shelves, the fastening arrangement ( 2 ) is disposed relative to the guide arrangement ( 1 ) in the installed position in such a manner that the guide arrangement ( 1 ) is accessible from below and above for sliding doors and at least partially covers vertical surfaces of the shelves.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

DOOR OPENING/CLOSING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130111818A1
Принадлежит: YAGIKEN CO., LTD.

Provided is a door opening/closing structure in which the attachment/detachment of the door is easy in the rotatably opening/closing door. In the door opening/closing structure, an axial member attached to a door and an axial member attached to an object to which the door is attached are arranged to oppose each other in at least one position of the rotatably fixed door, wherein one of the two axial members comprises a magnet and the other comprises a magnetic body or a magnet which attracts each other with the magnet. 1. A door opening/closing structure configured such that an axial member attached to a door and an axial member attached to an object to which the door is attached are arranged to oppose each other in at least one position of the rotatably fixed door , wherein one of the two axial members comprises a magnet and the other comprises a magnetic body or a magnet which attracts each other with the magnet.2. A door opening/closing structure configured such that an axial member attached to a door and an axial member attached to an object to which the door is attached are arranged to oppose each other in at least one end of the door rotatably fixed in the both ends , wherein one of the two axial members comprises a magnet and the other comprises a magnetic body or a magnet which attracts each other with the magnet.3. The door opening/closing structure according to claim 1 , wherein the door is rotatably fixed to the object to which the door is attached by magnetic attraction and configured to be detachable from the object to which the door is attached against the magnetic attraction from the state where the door and the object to which the door is attached are fixed.4. The door opening/closing structure according to claim 3 , wherein the axial member attached to the door is fixed to the door claim 3 , the axial member attached to the object to which the door is attached is fixed to the object to which the door is attached and the two axial members are arranged ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

System of Ejecting a Sliding Door

Номер: US20130118086A1
Принадлежит: HARDOOR TOP DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY LTD

A system of ejecting a sliding door of a closet, comprising a plurality of ejection assemblies and a connecting mechanism, which connects one assembly to the other. Each ejection assembly comprises a rail and a slidable member configured to slide along the rail, where the rail engages with a frame of the closet. The connecting mechanism allows synchronizing the ejection force applied upon the door at different locations of the door, by connecting the ejection assemblies through the connecting mechanism. This configuration allows ejecting and retrieving of the door outwardly and inwardly by sliding the slidable member of each assembly along the rail. 315020020050040. The system of claim 1 , wherein said connecting mechanism of each of said ejection assemblies claim 1 , which connects said ejection assemblies to one another claim 1 , is further connected to said door via at least one bracket .4150151151200. The system of claim 1 , wherein each said connecting mechanism comprises at least one rod each rod connecting one ejection assembly to another.5500150. The system of claim 4 , wherein said system comprises four ejection assemblies claim 4 , each installed at a different corner of said door claim 4 , and wherein each said connecting mechanism comprises:{'b': 151', '500, 'a first rod A connecting two ejection assemblies located at two corners at a first side of said door ;'}{'b': 151', '500, 'a second rod B connecting two other ejection assemblies located at two corners at a second side of said door ; and'}{'b': 50', '151', '151, 'a rod-connecting assembly for connecting said first rod A to said second rod B.'}65051525354515452541515354151. The system of claim 5 , wherein said rod-connecting assembly comprises a first connector claim 5 , a second connector claim 5 , a third connector and a main axle claim 5 , wherein said first connector pivotally connects to said main axle at one end ant to said door at another end claim 5 , said second connector pivotally connects ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Damping Assembly and Damping Mechanism Therefor

Номер: US20130160240A1
Автор: Kenny Philip Richard
Принадлежит: CAVITY SLIDERS LIMITED

A damping assembly for a door, and particularly for use in a pocket door that slides along a track arrangement into an enclosed pocket. The damping assembly catches the door and moves it fully open or fully closed in a gentle manner as it reaches the ends of the track arrangement. The damping assembly can be conveniently removed from the track arrangement for maintenance. 1. A damping assembly , suitable for use with a sliding closure assembly , said damping assembly comprising:a. a track arrangement configured and adapted for guiding movement of a carriage along a guide path;b. a carriage moveable in a reciprocal manner along the guide path;c. a damping mechanism for damping movement of said carriage as it approaches one or either end of the guide path;d. wherein the carriage is removable from the track arrangement in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the carriage on the track arrangement.2. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the track arrangement is hollow.3. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the track arrangement comprises a recess along its length along which the carriage is moveable.4. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the recess is a slot.5. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the track arrangement comprises a hollow member with a slot in a lower face.6. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the damping assembly comprises a sliding closure.7. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carriage comprises support formations for supporting the sliding closure.8. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sliding closure is movable between an open position and a closed position on the carriage.9. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the open position and a closed position corresponds to the sliding closure being in an open position and a closed position respectively.10. A damping assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Integrally Molded Plastic Part Comprising a Door Snapping into a Closed Position Without Play

Номер: US20130174491A1
Принадлежит: WEGU Holding GmbH

An integrally molded plastic part has a main body with an opening, and a door connected to the main body via an integral hinge and snapping into a closed position closing the opening. The door, at each of its two sides extending away from the hinge, includes a stopping surface via which the door, in its closed position, abuts against a supporting surface of the main body, and a snap-in hook protruding from the stopping surface and comprising a retaining surface which engages behind an edge of a flange confining the supporting surface. A distance between the two retaining surfaces as compared to a distance between the flanges confining the two supporting surfaces decreases with increasing distance to the hinge, whereas distances between the retaining and stopping surfaces as compared to distances between the edges of the flanges and the supporting surfaces increase with increasing distance to the hinge. 1. An integrally molded plastic part , comprising:a main body with an opening, anda door connected to the main body at one side of the opening via an integral hinge and configured to snap into a closed position closing the opening of the main body, a stopping surface via which the door, in its closed position, abuts against a supporting surface of the main body located at the circumference of the opening, and', 'a snap-in hook protruding from the respective stopping surface and comprising a retaining surface which extends away from the hinge, and which, with its rim, engages behind an edge of a flange confining the respective supporting surface, and, 'wherein the door at each of its two sides extending away from the hinge comprises'}wherein a distance between the rims of the two retaining surfaces at the two sides of the door measured in a direction parallel to the hinge as compared to a distance between the flanges confining the two supporting surfaces measured in a direction parallel to the hinge decreases with increasing distance to the hinge, whereas distances ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

LID OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE AND STORAGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130200770A1
Автор: Sasaki Yuta
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A lid opening and closing device includes a first supporting shaft, a guide surface, a second supporting shaft, an opening and closing key supported by the second supporting shaft, an arm member and a lever member, wherein when an insert is not present in a box, a lid is suspended from the first supporting shaft and covers the box and enters a closed state, and when the insert is inserted into the box through an opening, the insert causes the opening and closing key to swing in an insertion direction, an end of an arm member rises along the guide surface in synchronization with the swinging of the opening and closing key, the risen arm member lifts an end of the lever member, and the lid, to which the lever member is secured, swings around the first supporting shaft and enters an open state. 1. A lid opening and closing device that opens and closes a lid that covers a box having an opening through which an insert is inserted , the device comprising:a first supporting shaft that extends horizontally and perpendicular to an insertion direction in which the insert is inserted, the first supporting shaft pivotally supporting one end of the lid, the lid being swingably suspended from the first supporting shaft;a guide surface, extending along the insertion direction, a height of which is gradually increased from the opening in the insertion direction;a second supporting shaft parallel to the first supporting shaft, the second supporting shaft being disposed nearer to the opening than the lid in the insertion direction;an opening and closing key being pivotally supported by the second supporting shaft and being swingably suspended from the second supporting shaft;an arm member, a first end of which is secured to the opening and closing key and a second end of which moves on the guide surface in synchronization with swinging of the opening and closing key; anda lever member, secured to the lid, that swings around the first supporting shaft together with the lid, one end of ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

SECOND WHEEL HOLDER

Номер: US20130205541A1
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB

The present invention relates to the field of sliding door systems. The invention relates to a second wheel holder () enabling using a flexible number of wheels in a wheel carriage () for a sliding door resting in sliding track (). The second wheel holder () comprises one attachment means () adapted to be removably attached to the first wheel connection means () and at least two second wheel connection means () each adapted to connect one wheel (). The invention also relates to a method for exchanging the wheels () and of a wheel carriage (), by lowering a door panel and replacing the wheels, by removing the second wheel holder (), while the wheel carriage () is resting in the sliding track (). 1. A second wheel holder , for a wheel carriage holding a sliding door running in a sliding track , said wheel carriage comprising at least two first wheel connection means each adapted to connect one wheel , characterised in that it comprises:one attachment means adapted to be removably attached to one of the first wheel connection means andat least two second wheel connection means each adapted to connect one wheel.2. A second wheel holder according to claim 1 , wherein each second wheel connection means comprises two connection points claim 1 , adapted to be connected to opposite sides of the wheel.3. A second wheel holder according to claim 1 , wherein the second wheel connection means the attachment means are horisontally aligned.4800. A second wheel holder according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment means comprises at least one protrusion on the upper side of the second wheel holder () with a width corresponding to the thickness of a wheel shaft.5. A second wheel holder according to claim 1 , wherein each second wheel connection means comprises at least one recess at the lower side of the second wheel holder with a width corresponding to the thickness of a wheel shaft.7. A second wheel holder according to claim 6 , wherein the attachment means comprises one protrusion ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

WHEEL CARRIAGE

Номер: US20130205542A1
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB

The present invention relates to the field of sliding door systems. The invention relates to a wheel carriage () for a sliding door resting in sliding track (), comprising wheel connection means () adapted to removably connect a wheel shaft () at two connection points () positioned on each side of a wheel (). The invention also relates to a method for exchanging the wheels () of a wheel carriage (), by lowering a door panel and replacing the wheels (), while the wheel carriage () is resting in the sliding track (). 2. A wheel carriage according to claim 1 , further comprising:height adjustment means adapted to adjust the distance between the wheel holder and the door carrier in a vertical direction to such an extent that the wheels are removable from the wheel holder, when the wheel carriage is arranged in the sliding track.3. A wheel carriage according to claim 2 , wherein the height adjustment means are adapted to increase the distance between the wheel holder and the door carrier to such an extent that the bottom of the door panel rests at a foundation when the wheel carriage is arranged in the sliding track.4310. A wheel carriage according to claim 2 , wherein the height adjustment means comprises an excenter cam rotatable around an axis running through the wheel holder () claim 2 , and wherein the excenter cam is in contact with the door carrier claim 2 , such that rotation of the excenter cam increases the distance between the wheel holder and the door carrier.5. A wheel carriage according to any of the preceeding claims claim 2 , wherein the wheels are fastened to the wheel holder by the gravitation force of a door panel attached to the door carrier.6. A wheel carriage according to claim 1 , wherein each shortside of the wheel holder has an aperture claim 1 , wherein the aperture is dimensioned such the wheel is removable through the shortside claim 1 , when the wheel carriage is positioned in the sliding track.7310. A wheel carriage according to claim 1 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

SLIDE DOOR DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130205671A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a slide door device for a vehicle, including: a body side lower rail disposed below a door opening formed on a side of a vehicle body and extends in a front-rear direction; a body side rail disposed above the body side lower rail and behind the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction; a door side lower guide roller unit and a door side guide roller unit connected to a slide door and configured to slide on the body side lower rail and the body side rail respectively; a door side lower rail disposed in a lower portion of the slide door positioned below the floor surface in the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction; and a body side lower guide roller unit connected to the lower portion of the door opening and configured to slide on the door side lower rail. 1. A slide door device for a vehicle , comprising:a body side lower rail which is disposed below a door opening formed on a side of a vehicle body and extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle;a body side rail which is disposed above the body side lower rail and behind the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction;a door side lower guide roller unit which is connected to a slide door, which opens and closes the door opening, and configured to slide on the body side lower rail;a door side guide roller unit which is connected to the slide door and configured to slide on the body side rail;a door side lower rail which is disposed in a lower portion of the slide door positioned below the floor surface in the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction; anda body side lower guide roller unit which is connected to the lower portion of the door opening and configured to slide on the door side lower rail.2. The slide door device for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the body side lower guide roller unit is disposed behind the door side lower guide roller unit regardless of the opening and closing position of the slide door.3. The slide door device for ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

CLOSURE

Номер: US20130206761A1
Автор: Lepace Francis
Принадлежит: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBH

A container closure () is provided and comprises a base () and a lid (), and the footprint of the lid is larger than the footprint of the base. 114-. (canceled)15. A container closure comprising a base and a lid , the footprint of the lid being larger than the footprint of the base , in which the periphery of the lid is substantially flush fitting with the periphery of container region onto which it closes.16. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the footprint of the lid is larger than the footprint of the base by an amount of at least 10%.17. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the footprint of the lid is larger than the footprint of the base by an amount in the range of 10% to 100%.18. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the footprint of the lid is larger than the footprint of the base by an amount in the range 100% to 200%.19. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the base is connected to the lid by a hinge.20. A closure as claimed in claim 19 , in which the hinge extends inwardly from the periphery of the lid to connect to the base.21. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the lid is sized to match the size of a container shoulder.22. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the base is sized to match the size of a container neck.23. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the shape of the base is substantially the same as the shape of the lid when viewed in plan.24. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the shape of the base is different to the shape of the lid when viewed in plan.25. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the base is located substantially centrally with respect to the lid when viewed in plan.26. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the base includes a dispensing Orifice.27. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the closure is provided with an opening mechanism which allows fear one-handed opening.28. A closure as claimed in claim 15 , in which the base is circular and the lid is ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

DOOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130219817A1
Автор: Hans Eric David

A drainage system is configured for draining water or other liquid intrusion in to building structure openings, access routes, including fenestration, door or window products. Embodiments include adjustable height drainage systems that are vertically adjustable to controllably place the height of the drainage system above, below or flush with one or more surrounding floor or fenestration portal surfaces. One or more adjustable members controllably move and position the cover with respect to the drainage system body. Drainage systems are readily accessible for service and/or adjustment of the drainage system without removal or disassembly of a fenestration product. 1. A door drainage system , comprising:a base comprising a channel configured for redirecting a liquid away from a door;an adjustable height cover removably positionable on the base, the adjustable height cover comprising a plurality of apertures configured to redirect flow of a liquid through the drainage system;an adjustable member base connected to the base, the adjustable member being linearly positionable with respect to the adjustable member base;two or more adjustable members configured to controllably position the adjustable height cover to be flush with, higher than, or recessed below an adjacent structural surface; andone or more exit ports in the base in fluid connection with one or more drainage ports configured to direct the liquid away from the base,wherein the adjustable height cover is configured to be readily removable from the base for service without removing or disassembling the door.2. The door drainage system of claim 1 , wherein at least one adjustable member comprises an elongate threaded member configured for controlled vertical positioning of the adjustable height cover.3. The door drainage system of claim 1 , further comprising a filter configured to fit in said channel.4. The door drainage system of claim 1 , further comprising a valve for adjustable fluid control.5. A door ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

UNCLIMBABLE BARRIER

Номер: US20130227888A1
Принадлежит:

A child safety barrier is to be positioned across a passageway such as a doorway, stair landing or corridor, play pen or crib. The barrier includes an elongated member that is supported generally horizontally. The barrier is supported for rotation preferably in a direction that limits the ability of the child to pass over the barrier. Various alternative elongated members are described and various alternative support systems for the elongated members are described. 1. A barrier system to prevent passage through a passageway , said barrier system comprisingan elongated member, andmeans for supporting said elongated member approximately horizontally relative to said passageway,said supporting means permitting rotation of said elongated member.2. A barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said passageway is a doorway and further including means to attach said supporting means to said doorway.3. A barrier system according to claim 2 , wherein said supporting means is removably attached to said doorway.4. A barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said passageway is defined by at least one of the vertical and horizontal portions of a crib.5. A barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated member is supported in an axial direction by said supporting means.6. The barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated member is of a substantially circular cross-section.7. The barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated member includes first and second sections.8. The barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated member includes first and second sections claim 1 , one of said first and second sections being at least partially longitudinally received in the other of said first and second sections.9. The barrier system according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated member includes a lumen and wherein said supporting means includes at least two sections claim 1 , one of said sections at least partially received ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Folding door with two or more intrinsically rigid folding shutter elements with alternately noncollapsing or collapsing element edges and actuation device for same

Номер: US20130228292A1
Автор: Lucas Bernhard
Принадлежит: BELU VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

A folding door with two or more intrinsically rigid folding shutter elements with alternating noncollapsing and collapsing element edges, with at least one guide means which can be raised and lowered on or in one or more guide rail(s), for moving a, in particular the lower, permanently guide rail-adjacent, noncollapsing door element edge, wherein at least one release movement means, which is provided for the initial release movement of the permanently guide rail-adjacent door element edge from the guide rail(s), at the beginning of the opening of the folding door, and for the final advance movement of the permanently guide rail-adjacent door element edge at the end of the closing of the folding door, and an actuation device and method for the same. 121-. (canceled)22. A folding door with two or more intrinsically rigid folding shutter elements , with alternating noncollapsing and collapsing element edges , with at least one guide means which can be raised and lowered on or in one or more guide rail , for moving a , in particular the lower , permanently guide rail-adjacent , noncollapsing door element edge which comprises at least one pivot point for raising and lowering the permanently guide rail-adjacent , noncollapsing door element edge , a displacement means which is active between the at least one pivot point and the at least one guide means which can be raised and lowered on the one or more guide rail for displacing the at least one pivot point with respect to the at least one guide means in terms of separation , during the opening , particularly at the beginning of the opening phase , of the folding door , as well as during the closing , particularly at the end of the closing phase , of the folding door.23. The folding door according to claim 22 , wherein the displacement means is at least one of a release movement means and a raising means.24. The folding door according to claim 23 , wherein the at least one release movement means and the raising means ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

SLIDING FABRIC DOOR SYSTEM FOR WARDROBES AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20130228293A1
Принадлежит: Neatfreak Group Inc.

A wardrobe that may be sold in disassembled form and be readily assembled by a purchaser includes employs lightweight fabric doors, yet provides the fabric doors with sufficient rigidity to enable them to be slid back and forth along associated tracks. The fabric doors releasably attach to the overall wardrobe, enabling them to be removed for repair or replacement, as well as enabling the substitution of differently-colored or patterned doors in accordance with user preference. Substitution of doors of varying width are supported, again in accordance with the preference of the user. 1. A sliding wardrobe door system , comprising:at least one substantially flexible door having a top edge and a bottom edge;at least one stiffening member disposed proximate the top edge of one of the at least one substantially flexible door;a first releasable fastening member disposed proximate the top edge of one of the at least one substantially flexible door;at least one sliding member having a second releasable fastening member, the first releasable fastening member and the second releasable fastening member cooperating to provide releasable attachment of the at least one door to the sliding member; andat least one rail member having an elongated track, the at least one sliding member being operably coupled to the at least one rail member to permit the door to slide back and forth along the track.2. The invention according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first releasable fastening member comprises one of a male hook-and-loop fastener and a female hook-and-loop fastener.3. The invention according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second releasable fastening member comprises one of a male hook-and-loop fastener and a female hook-and-loop fastener.4. The invention according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sliding member comprises at least two sliding members claim 1 , each of the at least two sliding members being separately releasably attachable to the at least one ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITE ACCESS DOOR

Номер: US20130232883A1
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A method of installing a door in an access opening in a skin of an aircraft. A composite inner door panel is positioned against an inside face of the skin. A composite outer door panel is positioned against an outside face of the skin. A plurality of fasteners is installed through fastener openings in the composite outer door panel. The plurality of fasteners is tightened to form a chamfered interface between the skin and the composite outer door panel. 1. A method of installing a door in an access opening in a skin of an aircraft , comprising:positioning a composite inner door panel against an inside face of the skin;positioning a composite outer door panel against an outside face of the skin;installing a plurality of fasteners through fastener openings in the composite outer door panel;tightening the plurality of fasteners to form a chamfered interface between the skin and the composite outer door panel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein tightening the plurality of fasteners draws the composite inner door panel and the composite outer door panel toward each other claim 1 , thereby clamping the skin between the composite inner panel and the composite outer panel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chamfered interface is configured to transfer a component of an impact load on the composite outer door panel laterally claim 1 , substantially into the plane of the skin.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein tightening the plurality of fasteners forms an inner seal between an inner face of the composite outer door panel and an inner face of the composite inner door panel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein tightening the plurality of fasteners forms an outer seal between an inner face of the composite inner door panel and the skin.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the composite outer door panel against an outside face of the skin comprises positioning the composite outer door panel such that a chamfer of the composite outer door panel faces a chamfer of the ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

MOVABLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH A POWER SLIDING DRIVE MECHANISM

Номер: US20130255158A1
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A powered sliding drive assembly is provided with a sliding panel having a frame member on its periphery and guide pins that are on the bottom of the sliding panel. The pins may have a washer and/or a collar disposed on them. The washers provide quiet movement of the sliding pane. The sliding panel defines a plane. The assembly further has two or more cables, each of which is separately attached on one end to opposite sides of the frame member, pins, washers, and/or collars, where each of these ends of the cables is in the plane of the sliding panel. Each cable is attached on another end to opposite sides of a drive unit. The pins of the sliding panel are positioned in tracks, whereby the sliding panel can be located in a flush-flush position with a fixed panel and a vehicle body panel. 1. A powered sliding panel assembly , comprising:a fixed panel defining a window opening;a sliding panel movable between a closed position covering the window opening and an open position, the sliding panel having a frame member secured around at least a portion of the periphery of the sliding panel, and the sliding panel defining a plane;at least one guide pin extending substantially vertically downwardly from a portion of the frame member, the guide pin being disposed on a bottom portion of the sliding panel; andat least one cable connected at a first end to the guide pin, to the frame member, or to both, and a second end connected to a sliding panel drive unit, at least the first end of the cable being in the plane of the sliding panel.2. The powered sliding drive assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide pin is positioned in at least one track claim 1 , and the sliding panel is capable of being located in a flush-flush position with the fixed panel and a vehicle body panel.3. The powered sliding drive assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide pin has a washer disposed thereon.4. The powered sliding drive assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a collar disposed on the guide pin ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANGING AN OBJECT

Номер: US20130283570A1
Принадлежит:

A method for hanging an object and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes an apparatus comprising a track, an upper flange attached to a track, and a carrier disposed in said track. The carrier is laterally moveable along the length of the track. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a top unit and a base unit. The top unit comprises pins, a track, at least one carrier, and a lower flange. The base unit is affixed to a ceiling, and the top unit is affixed to the base unit via the pins. In one embodiment the anchors are not visible from below. Further, in one embodiment, the lower flange acts as a moisture barrier to protect the anchors. 1. An assembly comprising:a track,an upper flange coupled to said track, wherein said upper flange comprises at least one anchor hole, and wherein said upper flange extends in a horizontal plane approximately parallel to said track; andat least one carrier disposed in said track, wherein said at least one carrier is laterally moveable along the length of said track.2. The assembly of further comprising a lower flange coupled to said track claim 1 , wherein said lower flange extends in a horizontal plane approximately parallel to said track.3. The assembly of wherein said lower flange extends for the entire length of said track.4. The assembly of wherein said lower flange is wider than said upper flange.5. The assembly of further comprising ceiling material between said upper and lower flanges.6. The assembly of wherein said lower flange is in substantially the same horizontal plane as a wall.7. The assembly of wherein said lower flange is a moisture barrier for said top flange.8. The assembly of wherein said track comprises a channel claim 1 , and wherein said channel does not comprise an anchor.9. The assembly of further comprising a pressure valve.10. The assembly of wherein said track is above said upper flange.11. The assembly of wherein said track is between said upper and said lower flanges.12. The ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Lateral restraint assemblies, movable partitions including lateral restraint devices and related methods

Номер: US20130284382A1
Автор: E. Carl Goodman
Принадлежит: Won-Door Corp

Embodiments of the present invention include movable partitions and devices, methods and systems that help to limit or prevent lateral displacement of movable partitions. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a movable partition includes two structures, each structure having a first plurality of panels, and each panel being hingedly coupled to an adjacent panel. The two panels are each supported from an overhead track at laterally spaced locations. One or more lateral restraint devices are supported from the overhead track at a location between the two laterally spaced structures. The lateral restraint device may include a trolley disposed in a channel of the overhead track and an elongated member coupled with the trolley and extending away from the trolley to a location proximate a lower edge of the first structure and a lower edge of the second structure.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Deformable guide for partitions in general

Номер: US20130305657A1
Автор: Ceccato Nicola
Принадлежит:

A deformable guide for partitions in general includes a plate strip that is die cut, cut and bent to form a U and that has continuous sections alternating with sections provided with cuts and holes. Each section with cuts and holes is provided at least with cuts and holes that are orthogonal to the edge of the plate strip and suited to divide such section into portions, wherein those portions are bent with respect to each other to form a 115° angle. 1. A deformable guide for partitions in general , comprising:a plate strip that is die cut, cut and bent to form a U shape in a longitudinal direction, and has first transversal sections alternating with second transversal sections having transversal slots therein,wherein each second transversal section is provided at least with transversal slots that are orthogonal to an edge of the plate strip and configured to divide said second transversal section into portions, andwherein said portions are bent to have walls forming a 115° angle in relation to the longitudinal direction of the plate strip.2. The deformable guide according to claim 1 , wherein each second transversal section of the U shape is provided with three transversal slots disposed on side bands of the U shape that are parallel to each other and orthogonal to the edge of the plate strip.3. The deformable guide according to claim 2 , wherein each second transversal section is provided with two transversal slots disposed in a central part of the U shape that are parallel to each other and aligned with the outermost transversal slots in the side bands of the U shape claim 2 , and wherein said central part is provided with two holes with five sides claim 2 , of which three sides are orthogonal to each other and arranged in an area included between the side bands and the central part of the U shape claim 2 , and two sides are inclined with respect to each other and to the three sides claim 2 , the two sides meeting at a vertex facing towards a center of the central ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

GUIDING DEVICE, CARRIAGE AND RUNNING RAIL

Номер: US20140013543A1
Принадлежит:

The guiding device, which serves for guiding a sliding element, such as a sliding door provided with a door leaf, with which a room opening of a building part can be closed at least approximately tightly, comprises a running rail having a longitudinal axis and at least one carriage that is guided along the running rail and that comprises a carriage body that is connected to a coupling device that is coupled or can be coupled with the sliding element. 1. Guiding device for a sliding element , such as a sliding door provided with a door leaf , with which a room opening of a building part can be closed at least approximately tightly , with a running rail having a longitudinal axis , and with at least one carriage guided along a running rail with a carriage body that is connected to a coupling device that is coupled or can be coupled with the sliding element , including the running rail comprises a first and a second track that run in parallel and that are inclined towards one another and that the carriage body holds first and second running elements that are inclined towards one another and that are supported by the corresponding first or second track , whereby at least one of said first and second tracks comprises a first track section running in parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second track section , along which the carriage can be driven into a terminal position , running inclined to the longitudinal axis.2. Guiding device according to claim 1 , characterised in that the running rail above or below of the sliding element claim 1 ,a) is connected directly to the building part, orb) is held in a mounting profile, orc) is arranged in a building channel.3. Guiding device according to claim 2 , including the carriage body comprises a first wheel channel claim 2 , in which one or two first running elements are held and a second wheel channel claim 2 , in which one or two second running elements are held.4. Guiding device according to claim 3 , including the first ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Sliding Door Cover Rail

Номер: US20140013668A1
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An industrial sliding door for closing off a door opening in a wall of a structure includes a door panel that extends vertically for substantially the height of the door opening and horizontally between an inward edge of the door panel and an outward edge of the door panel and covers at least a portion of the door opening when the door is closed. The sliding door also includes a trolley assembly that is coupled to the door panel and that includes a track component. A shroud covers the trolley assembly and forms a rail for the track component. A drive assembly drives the trolley assembly to open and close the door opening and is positioned below a top panel of the shroud and behind a front panel of the shroud and between the trolley assembly and the wall. 1. A laterally sliding door for closing off a door opening in a wall of a structure , the laterally sliding door comprising:a door panel that extends vertically for substantially the height of the door opening and horizontally between an inward edge of the door panel and an outward edge of the door panel so as to cover at least a portion of the door opening when the door is closed;a trolley assembly coupled to the door panel, the trolley assembly including a track component;a shroud for covering the trolley assembly, the shroud forming a rail for the track component; anda drive assembly for driving the trolley assembly to open and close the door opening, the drive assembly positioned below a top panel of the shroud and behind a front panel of the shroud and between the trolley assembly and the wall.2. The laterally sliding door of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the drive assembly is enclosed by the shroud.3. The laterally sliding door of claim 1 , wherein the drive assembly includes a motor claim 1 , a drive gear claim 1 , a pulley claim 1 , and an endless drive member.4. The laterally sliding door of claim 3 , wherein the pulley and a substantial portion of the endless drive member is enclosed by the ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Door With Glass Pane For Dryer

Номер: US20140021842A1
Принадлежит: MABE, S.A. DE C.V.

A door with a window for an appliance, such as a clothes dryer, and a method for assembling such a door in the appliance are provided. A tempered glass pane may be supported by one or more packaging structures disposed on borders of the glass pane. Each packaging structure may accommodate a retainer. The glass pane may be sandwiched between an inner frame and an outer frame coupled to one another to form a joined assembly effective to tightly seal the borders of the glass pane. 1. A door with a window for a household appliance , the door comprising:a) an outer frame to house the window;b) a tempered glass pane;c) an inner frame to further house the window, where said inner frame comprises an inner face and an outer face, a first gutter disposed on the outer face and proximate to the window, a silicon strip poured into the first gutter, the tempered glass pane placed over the silicon strip, a second gutter having grooves and disposed on the inner face, a periphery of the second gutter located proximate to an outer periphery of the inner frame, wherein said second gutter receives a second seal affixed to the second gutter by anchors in the grooves, the inner frame further comprising at least two pairs of assembly holes arranged to receive fastening means to form a joined assembly of the inner frame to the outer frame;d) at least one plate to support a safety latch, said plate being fastened over an edge of the inner face of the inner frame; ande) at least one hinge fastened to a border of the assembly of the inner frame and the outer frame, wherein said border is opposite to the edge of the inner face of the inner frame.2. The door of claim 1 , wherein the appliance comprises a household electric appliance and further comprising a handle placed on the outer face of the outer frame.3. The door of claim 1 , wherein the appliance comprises a household electric appliance claim 1 , wherein the hinges comprise a first hinge part which latches to the border of the outer ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

PANEL SEAL SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140059933A1
Принадлежит: Modernfold, Inc.

A moveable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment without an actuation from an operator space of the environment, the top seal assembly being positioned above the operator space of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels. 1. A movable wall panel system for suspension from an overhead track , comprising:a first movable wall panel including a first end and a second end, spaced-apart from the first end, a panel face extending between the first end and the second end, a top portion which is adapted to be operatively coupled to the overhead track, and a bottom portion opposite the top portion;a second movable wall panel rotatably coupled to the first moveable wall panel, the second moveable wall panel including a first end and a second end, spaced-apart from the first end, a panel face extending between the first end and the second end, a top portion which is adapted to be operatively coupled to the overhead track, and a bottom portion opposite the top portion;a first seal supported by the first moveable wall panel and extending along the first end of the first moveable wall panel from the top portion of the first moveable wall panel to the bottom portion of the first moveable wall panel, the first seal being located at a first corner of the first moveable wall panel positioned between the first end of the first movable wall panel and the panel face the first movable wall panel;a second seal supported by the second moveable wall panel and extending along the second end of the second moveable wall panel from the top portion of the second ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

EXIT DEVICE MOUNT WITH CLOSED TERMINATION

Номер: US20140059937A1
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY INC.

An exit device includes a rail having opposite first and second ends and a rear portion with a first opening adjacent the first rail end for attachment to the door surface, the first rail end further having a front portion that inhibits access to the first rail opening in a direction normal to the rail rear portion. The method for installing it includes securing a mount having a cantilevered portion extending therefrom to the door at the surface first end such that the mount cantilevered portion provides a space between the cantilevered portion and the door and placing the rail against the door surface such that the mount extends through the first rail opening, sliding the rail to engage the rail rear portion adjacent the first rail opening between the mount cantilevered portion and the door and securing the second rail end to the door surface. 1. A method for installing an exit device on a door comprising:providing a door having a substantially planar surface for mounting an exit device, the surface having a first end near a hinge and a second end opposite the hinge.;providing an exit device including an elongated rail having opposite first and second ends and a rear portion with a first opening adjacent the first rail end for attachment to the door surface, the first rail end further having a front portion that inhibits access to the first rail opening in a direction normal to the rail rear portion;providing a mount having a cantilevered portion extending therefrom;securing the mount to the door at the surface first end such that the mount cantilevered portion provides a space between the cantilevered portion and the door;placing the elongated rail against the door surface such that the mount extends through the first rail opening;sliding the rail along the plane of the door surface to engage the rail rear portion adjacent the first rail opening between the mount cantilevered portion and the door; andsecuring the second rail end to the door surface second end from ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

SAFETY APPARATUS OF AUTOMATIC DOOR

Номер: US20140069014A1
Автор: Lee Wan
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A safety apparatus of an automatic door may include a body mounted with an entrance, a door slidably mounted on the body and opening or closing the entrance, and a safety device including a safety part slidably mounted at a side of the door and an elastic part mounted at the side of the door to elastically support the safety part, wherein the safety part may be slidably mounted on an upper portion and a lower portion of the side of the door, respectively, and includes upper and lower moving members slidably mounted on the side of the door and elastically supported by the elastic part, and a rotating member rotatably mounted between the upper and lower moving members. 1. A safety apparatus of an automatic door , comprising:a body mounted with an entrance;a door slidably mounted on the body and opening or closing the entrance; anda safety device including a safety part slidably mounted at a side of the door and an elastic part mounted at the side of the door to elastically support the safety part, upper and lower moving members slidably mounted on the side of the door and elastically supported by the elastic part; and', 'a rotating member rotatably mounted between the upper and lower moving members and rotatable with respect to longitudinal axes of the upper and lower moving members;, 'wherein the safety part is slidably mounted on an upper portion and a lower portion of the side of the door, respectively, and includeswherein the rotating member is formed of a cylindrical shape; andwherein the rotating member is made of a synthetic resin.23-. (canceled)4. The safety apparatus of the automatic door according to claim 1 , wherein the safety device further includes a return switch sensing a sliding movement of the safety part to again open the door when the sliding movement of the safety part is sensed.58-. (canceled) The present application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0100109, filed on Sep. 10, 2012, the entire contents of which is ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SLIDING DOOR LEAVES WITH CO-PLANAR CLOSURE, PARTICULARLY FOR FURNITURE AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20140082886A1
Принадлежит: BORTOLUZZI LAB S.R.L.

A device for sliding door leaves with co-planar closure, particularly for furniture and the like, including a bracket system, for connection with each one of said door leaves and with which a first pair of wheels is associated in a downward region. 15-. (canceled)6. A device for sliding door leaves with co-planar closure , particularly for furniture , comprising elements adapted to force the closure arrangement of at least one of said door leaves , wherein said elements adapted to force the closure positioning of at least one of said door leaves are constituted by at least one linkage , which is V-shaped and which interacts with at least one element which can be elastically elongated and with at least one unidirectional brake or actuator.7. The device according to claim 6 , further comprising a bracket system composed of a flat plate with which a pair of L-shaped joints are associated at a longitudinal side thereof claim 6 , the wings of said joints being connected respectively to said plate and to the inner lateral surface of each one of said door leaves claim 6 , a first pair of wheels being associated rotatably and in a lower region with said plate.8. The device according to claim 7 , wherein said at least one linkage has a first end which is pivoted to a third pair of wheel claim 7 , which are similar to said first pair of wheels and are slideably engaged with an underlying first guide claim 7 , which is arc-shaped in plan view and protrudes from the top of said piece of furniture.9. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the vertex of said at least one linkage is directed away from said third pair of wheels and is pivoted to said plate claim 8 , the second end of said linkage being engaged with said at least one element which can be elastically elongated claim 8 , such as a spring claim 8 , whose other end is coupled to said plate claim 8 , said spring being unloaded in the condition in which the door leaf is closed.10. The device according to claim 9 , ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Medical Lock For Pressure Vessel For Human Occupancy

Номер: US20140083015A1
Автор: BRADFORD Jeffrey
Принадлежит: Advanced Marine Pte Ltd.

The present invention describes a medical, supply or transfer lock () for a pressure vessel () for human occupancy. The medical lock () includes a body tube (), an outer door flange () and an outer door () in sealing face relation with an inside face () of the outer door flange (). In an embodiment, the outer door () has upper rollers () and lower rollers (). The upper rollers run on a horizontal rail () whilst the lower rollers run on a slant rail (), which is mounted below the horizontal rail (). The ends of the horizontal and slant rails () are curved () so that weight component of the outer door is generated to assist the outer door to close. When pressure in the medical lock () is increased, the outer door of this medical lock () becomes self-locking and self-sealing. 1. A medical lock for a pressure vessel for human occupancy comprising:a body tube for penetration mounting with a shell of said pressure vessel, with an outer end of said body tube extendable outside said pressure vessel whilst its inner end is disposed inside said pressure vessel;an outer door flange connected to said outer end of said body tube; andan outer door in sealing face relation with an inside face of said outer door flange;wherein pressure inside said medical lock allows said outer door to be self-locking and self-sealing.2. A medical lock according to claim 1 , further comprising:a substantially horizontal rail mountable on each of two sides of said body tube; anda support axis, which extends out of each of two sides of said outer door;wherein extended ends of said support axis are constrained to move on said substantially horizontal rails when said outer door is being opened or closed.3. A medical lock according to claim 2 , wherein an end of said substantially horizontal rail adjacent said outer door flange has a curved profile that slopes downward to generate a weight component of said outer door to assist the outer door to close.4. A medical lock according to claim 3 , further ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Door suspension device and door apparatus comprising the same

Номер: US20140090301A1
Принадлежит: Nabtesco Corp

A door suspension having a compact structure. First door rollers run in contact with a lower rail, and are rotatably supported to a first door roller supporting member that suspends a door. Second door rollers are rotatably supported to swing members swingably connected to the first door roller supporting member, and are provided so as to be capable of coming into contact with an upper rail. A drive connection portion holds the door and connects the door to an open-close drive mechanism. An elastic connection mechanism includes an elastic portion capable of changing the relative positions of the second door rollers and the drive connection portion, and connects the swing members to the drive connection portion. The second door rollers are installed between the first door rollers on the door leading end side and the door trailing end side.

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

SWING DOOR

Номер: US20140096449A1
Принадлежит: HI-FOLD DOOR CORPORATION

A swing type garage door has one or more of several features, including a door body rotationally connected to a door frame, the door body having one or more of: a trussing system having vertical and horizontal truss members, the horizontal members having openings through which the vertical members extend to distribute a load on the door body to the door frame in both a vertical and a horizontal direction; first and second sections hingedly connected with a hinge to allow ease in transport; a main door body section and a door load truss section hingedly connected at a bottom of the main door body to provide load trussing when the door is open; and at least one brace rotatably connected to the door body on an interior thereof and rotatable between a first bracing position and a second storage position to brace in high wind loading conditions. 1. A swing type garage door , comprising:a door body rotationally connected to a door frame, the door body rotatable between a first closed position and a second open position;the door body further comprising a first section and a second section, the first and second sections hingedly connected with a hinge, the door body foldable from a first operating configuration in which the first and the second sections are pinned so that they form a substantially rigid door body, and a second transport configuration for storage and transport in which the first and second sections are folded about the hinge to reduce the effective dimensions of the door body.2. The swing type garage door of claim 1 , wherein the door body further comprises a main door body section and a door load truss section claim 1 , the door load truss section hingedly connected at a bottom of the main door body and rotatable between a first configuration in which the main door body section and the door load truss section are substantially coplanar and a second configuration in which the door load truss section is substantially perpendicular to the main door body ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

LOADING DOCK DOOR

Номер: US20140096451A1
Принадлежит: Cold Chain, LLC

A system for allowing a loading dock door to release from a track upon being struck by a fork lift or other sufficiently strong force. The system employs a unique track profile with one or more sidewalls that have an angled sidewall profile to allow the wheel assembly to move up the sidewall and out of the tracks, and a tensioned or spring loaded wheel assembly that allows the assembly to flex enough to ride up the sidewall and out of the tracks when the door is impacted. 1. A dock door system comprising:a track comprising one or more sidewalls that are angled to allow a wheel to move up the sidewall and out of the tracks; anda door comprising a wheel-and-axel assembly configured to allow the wheel to move relative to the door, the wheel being biased in a position on the axel by a biasing mechanism so as to ride in the track, the wheel and axel assembly being configured to allow the wheel to ride up the sidewall and out of the track if the door is struck with sufficient force.2. The dock door system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sidewalls are angled at an angle θ ranging from about 10° to about 70° claim 1 , relative to a line parallel with a rotational axis of the wheel if the wheel were positioned to run in the track.3. The dock door system of claim 2 , wherein θ ranges from about 30° to about 60°.4. The dock door system of claim 2 , wherein two sidewalls of the track are angled at the angle θ.5. The dock door system of claim 1 , wherein the biasing mechanism is a spring.6. The dock door system of claim 1 , wherein the wheel-and-axel assembly further comprises an axle bracket having a receptacle for receiving the axle claim 1 , the receptacle and axel configured so as to allow the axle to move back and forth in the receptacle relative to the bracket.7. The dock door system of claim 6 , wherein the wheel can move to a first position and a second position in the receptacle claim 6 , the wheel being in the track when in the first position and out of the track ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR FOR WALK-IN BATHTUB

Номер: US20160000272A1
Автор: Jin Fred X
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A walk-in bathtub is disclosed, which may include a bathtub frame and a sliding door. The bathtub frame has a door receiving space to receive the sliding door and the sliding door may include a plurality of door seals that can be attached to the outer wall of the door receiving space to secure the sliding door. The door also includes a door lock, so when the door is appropriately positioned in the door receiving space, the door lock is used to further secure the door in a fixed position. The bathtub may include a pair of bottom sliding rails and the sliding door can travel thereon, and one end of each bottom sliding rail is curved to a predetermined extent to cause the sliding door to slightly tilt before entering the receiving space. 1. A walk-in bathtub comprising a bathtub frame and a sliding door; said bathtub frame having a door receiving space to receive the sliding door; said sliding door having a plurality of door seals that is attached to an outer wall of the door receiving space to secure the sliding door , wherein the sliding door is guided by a top sliding rail located at a top portion of the sliding door , and travels on a pair of bottom sliding that are secured by a pair of mounting brackets.2. The walk-in bathtub of claim 1 , wherein one end of each bottom sliding rail is curved to a predetermined extent to cause the sliding door to slightly tilt before entering the receiving space claim 1 , and the tilted angle of the sliding door before entering the receiving space is corresponding to the curved end of the bottom sliding rails claim 1 , so that the door seals is configured to attach to the wall of the bath frame to secure the door.3. The walk-in bathtub of claim 1 , wherein the door also includes a door lock claim 1 , so when the door is appropriately positioned in the door receiving space claim 1 , the door lock is used to further secure the door in a fixed position.4. The walk-in bathtub of claim 2 , wherein the door also includes a door lock ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A FREEZER CABINET

Номер: US20220003486A1
Автор: Dusar Heinz
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The invention relates to a sliding door arrangement for a freezer cabinet, comprising 1. A sliding door arrangement for a freezer cabinet , comprising{'b': 1', '1, 'a door frame (), wherein the door frame () defines a frame plane,'}{'b': 2', '2, 'at least one sliding door (), wherein the sliding door () is movable along the frame plane between an open position and a closed position, and'}{'b': 3', '2', '2, 'a guiding device () for guiding the sliding door () between the open position and the closed position, wherein the guiding device () comprises'}{'b': 4', '5, 'roller arrangements () each with a first roller axis () and'}{'b': 6', '2, 'at least one guiding element () guiding the movement of the sliding door (),'} {'b': 3', '2, 'the guiding device () is designed in such a manner that the sliding door () moves transversely to the frame plane during a movement from the open position to the closed position, for which purpose'}, 'characterized in that'}{'b': 6', '7', '8', '7, 'the guiding element () has a parallel portion () arranged parallel to the frame plane and an end portion () arranged transversely to the parallel portion (), and'}{'b': 4', '9', '6', '4', '7, 'the roller arrangements () each have at least one further roller axis (), so that during a movement along the guiding element (), the roller arrangements () can absorb a movement component both parallel to the parallel portion () and transverse thereto.'}2594786. The sliding door arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first roller axis () is rotatable about the second roller axis () so that the roller arrangements () automatically align themselves with the parallel portion () and with the end portion () when moving along the guiding element ().39. The sliding door arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the second roller axes () are aligned parallel to the frame plane.442. The sliding door arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the roller arrangements () are arranged on a lower side of the sliding door ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LINKAGE CONTROLLING ACCESS PANEL ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20190002077A1
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Various techniques are provided for a high clearance hinge linkage. In one example, a system includes a hinge linkage configured to couple to an aircraft beam to an aircraft panel. The hinge linkage includes an aircraft beam fitting configured to couple to a web of the aircraft beam and be disposed between an upper flange and a lower flange of the aircraft beam, an aircraft panel fitting coupled to the aircraft panel, and a plurality of links. The plurality of links couple the aircraft beam fitting to the aircraft panel fitting and are configured to articulate to move the aircraft panel between at least a closed position and an open position. In certain examples, an edge of the aircraft panel is substantially aligned with a portion of the aircraft beam web in the closed position. Additional systems and related methods are also provided. 1. A system comprising: an aircraft beam fitting configured to couple to a web of the aircraft beam and be disposed between an upper flange and a lower flange of the aircraft beam;', 'an aircraft panel fitting coupled to the aircraft panel; and', 'a plurality of links coupling the aircraft beam fitting to the aircraft panel fitting and configured to articulate to move the aircraft panel between at least a closed position and an open position, wherein an edge of the aircraft panel is substantially aligned with a portion of the aircraft beam web in the closed position., 'a hinge linkage configured to couple to an aircraft beam to an aircraft panel, the hinge linkage comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the aircraft beam fitting comprises an upper aircraft beam attachment point and a lower aircraft beam attachment point;the aircraft panel fitting comprises a forward aircraft panel attachment point and a rearward aircraft panel attachment point; and a first joint assembly comprising an upper aircraft beam link coupled to the upper aircraft beam attachment point and a forward aircraft panel link coupled to the upper aircraft beam ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20170002597A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A door opening and closing apparatus opens and closes a slide door by cooperating with a guide roller unit fixed to the slide door of a vehicle. The guide roller unit includes a guide member and a belt-side bracket connected to the guide member. The door opening and closing apparatus includes a support member made of resin, plural pulleys supported at the support member, and a transmission belt engaged at the plural pulleys. The support member is fixed to a body of the vehicle and includes a rail portion at which the guide member is mounted. The belt-side bracket is fixed to the transmission belt. An electric drive source moves the transmission belt for opening and closing the slide door in a state where the guide member is guided along the rail portion. The support member includes an engagement portion configured to hold the belt-side bracket. 1. A door opening and closing apparatus opening and closing a slide door of a vehicle by cooperating with a guide roller unit fixed to the slide door , the guide roller unit including a guide member and a belt-side bracket connected to the guide member , the door opening and closing apparatus comprising:a support member configured to be fixed to a body of the vehicle and including a rail portion at which the guide member is mounted, the support member being made of resin;plural pulleys supported at the support member;a transmission belt engaged at the plural pulleys, the transmission belt to which the belt-side bracket is fixed; andan electric drive source moving the transmission belt for opening and closing the slide door in a state where the guide member is guided along the rail portion,the support member including an engagement portion which is configured to hold the belt-side bracket.2. The door opening and closing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a moving direction of the belt-side bracket in a case where the belt-side bracket is released from the engagement portion matches an opening direction of the slide door. ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

ROTATING DOOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20170002604A1
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Rotating door systems and methods for rotating a plurality of rotatable doors between a closed position and an open position are provided. Each of the rotatable doors may have a height measured in a vertical direction between opposing horizontal edges, a width measured in a horizontal direction between opposing vertical edges, and an axis of rotation centrally located between the opposing vertical edges. The rotatable doors may be rotatably coupled to an upper support at the axis of rotation via an upper pivot shaft and rotatably coupled to a lower support at the axis of rotation via a lower pivot shaft. The rotatable doors may be at least partially transparent. The rotation of one or more of the rotatable doors may be controlled by a controller. 1. A rotating door system , comprising:a plurality of rotatable doors configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position, each of the rotatable doors having a height measured in a vertical direction between opposing horizontal edges, a width measured in a horizontal direction between opposing vertical edges, and an axis of rotation centrally located between the opposing vertical edges,wherein each of the rotatable doors is rotatably coupled to an upper support at the axis of rotation via an upper pivot shaft and rotatably coupled to a lower support at the axis of rotation via a lower pivot shaft, andwherein at least a portion of each of the rotatable doors is transparent.2. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , the rotatable doors automatically rotate at the same time.3. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , the rotatable doors automatically rotate at the same speed.4. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , each of the plurality of ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

DUAL ARM FORTIFIED BARRIER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160002870A1
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A dual arm barrier assembly comprising spaced-apart stanchions and a pair of barrier arms pivotally connected to a first stanchion for movement between closed and open positions. The barrier arms have distal end portions immediately adjacent to and out of engagement with the second stanchion when in the closed position during normal operation and when the vehicle is out of engagement with the barrier arms. The first barrier arm in the closed position is at a height corresponding to vehicle's windshield, and the second barrier arm in the closed position is below the first barrier arm and is at a height corresponding approximately to the vehicle's body or frame. The second stanchion engages the barrier arms only when the vehicle presses against barrier arms, thereby securely retaining the barrier arms in the closed position. 1. A fortified dual arm barrier assembly for controlling passing of a vehicle therethrough , the vehicle having a frame , a body , and a windshield , comprising:first and second stanchions spaced apart from each other and being rigidly mountable to spaced apart mounting structures;first and second barrier arms that span between the first and second stanchions, the first barrier arm being positioned substantially vertically above the second barrier arm, the first and second barrier arms being interconnected at proximal and distal end portions, the first and second barrier arms being parallel and pivotally connected to the first stanchion for movement in an arc between closed and open positions, the distal end portions being immediately adjacent to the second stanchion when in the closed position, and the distal end portions being spaced away from the second stanchion and generally above the first stanchion when in the open position to allow the vehicle to pass unobstructed between the first and second stanchions, wherein the first barrier arm in the closed position being located at a selected height corresponding to an approximate height of the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Dual Trolley for Hinged Panels and Segmented Tracks

Номер: US20210002935A1
Автор: Header Gregory A
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A folding panel system that allows foldable panels, such as folding glass doors, to fold and move around segmented tracks. The system includes a trolley assembly. The trolley assembly can include a pair of dual roller assemblies spaced rigidly apart by a rigid guide member and supported by an overhead guide track. The rigid guide member is positioned outside of the guide track and moves lengthwise along the overhead guide track except between overhead linear track segments. A hinge extension is secured to and extends rigidly away from the rigid guide member vertically away from the guide track. This configuration holds the hinge extension at a constant angle with respect to the guide track. The hinge extension pivotably joins hinge leaves from adjacent panels hingedly joining the two panels. 1. A suspended folding panel system , comprising:an overhead guide track;a first panel and a second panel; anda suspended trolley assembly including a rigid guide member positioned outside and below the overhead guide track, a first top-loaded dual roller assembly and a second top-loaded dual roller assembly spaced apart by the rigid guide member and suspended within the overhead guide track, and a hinge extension extending rigidly downward from the rigid guide member between the first panel and the second panel and outward to pivotably engage the first panel and the second panel.2. The suspended folding panel system of claim 1 , wherein:the overhead guide track includes a first linear track segment; andwith the first top-loaded dual roller assembly and the second top-loaded dual roller assembly being positioned fully within the first linear track segment, the hinge extension maintains a constant angle.3. The suspended folding panel system of claim 1 , wherein:the overhead guide track includes a first linear track segment; andwith the first top-loaded dual roller assembly and the second top-loaded dual roller assembly being positioned fully within the first linear track segment, ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

FLUSH TO FLOOR SILL TRACK AND ASSEMBLY FOR SLIDING GLASS WINDOWS

Номер: US20210002936A1
Принадлежит: Fleetwood Aluminum Products, Inc.

A sill track for sliding panels such as doors or windows in a door jamb or window jamb. The sill track mounts flush to the surrounding floors and has an integrated drainage system for preventing water from penetrating the sill track. The sill track comprises a base having walls to support flooring, a panel track for receiving a guide of a panel, such as wheels of a sliding glass door, and a weep channel wall forming a weep channel for draining water to below a top surface of the sill track. The walls of the base, the panel track and the weep channel wall are configured such that the flooring installed on the sill track, the panel track and the top of the weep channel wall are all flush with the surrounding flooring on the interior and exterior of the sill track.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Flush to floor sill track and assembly for sliding glass windows

Номер: US20190003227A1
Принадлежит: Fleetwood Aluminum Products Inc

A sill track for sliding panels such as doors or windows in a door jamb or window jamb. The sill track mounts flush to the surrounding floors and has an integrated drainage system for preventing water from penetrating the sill track. The sill track comprises a base having walls to support flooring, a panel track for receiving a guide of a panel, such as wheels of a sliding glass door, and a weep channel wall forming a weep channel for draining water to below a top surface of the sill track. The walls of the base, the panel track and the weep channel wall are configured such that the flooring installed on the sill track, the panel track and the top of the weep channel wall are all flush with the surrounding flooring on the interior and exterior of the sill track.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Track assembly for sliding vehicle door

Номер: US20170005461A1
Принадлежит: FCA US LLC

A track assembly for a sliding vehicle door is provided, which includes a wire track extending between a track mount assembly attached to the vehicle sliding door and a body mount component attached to vehicle body structure. The wire track comprises a plurality of interconnected links allowing the wire track to articulate in a wire track articulation plane between door closed and door open positions. A wiring harness extends through the wire track. An elastomeric grommet extends from the track mount assembly and surrounds the wiring harness while permitting the wiring harness to twist and bend inside the grommet as the wire track articulates. A roller track is mounted to the vehicle body structure. The body mount component of the wire track is mounted below the roller track such that the wire track articulation plane is disposed below a lower wall of the wire track.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Platform screen gate system

Номер: US20170008535A1
Автор: Federico Romero
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corp

A platform screen gate system having a tower, a gate secured to the tower. The gate is movable between an open position, to facilitate access to and from the platform, and a closed position, to block access to and from the platform. The system further includes at least one roller secured to the tower and a track secured to the gate. The track is supported by and movable on the least one roller such that the gate cantilevers from the tower and remains above the platform when the gate is moved between the open and closed positions.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

DOUBLE DOOR SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20160009164A1
Автор: Hirneise Paul
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A system of two door panels is defined with the panels arranged one above the other, each with independent horizontal movement operation. Each door panel is provided with a support and guide system that allows each to be moved horizontally into and away from an enclosure opening. The construction of the doors and supports enables attachment and operation on small lightweight vehicles in the nature of golf carts and similar vehicles. The construction details enable the panels to be secured onto to integrated into small light weight personal vehicles such as golf-carts and similar vehicles without substantially altering the vehicle's performance and operation. 1. A novel vehicle enclosure door system comprising:a rigid upper door panel and a rigid lower door panel, the upper panel and lower panel each having a respective overall vertical dimension;a track system configured to support both panels on the side of a vehicle while enabling the independent horizontal movement of each panel in a common vertical plane; andthe lower panel vertical dimension being less than the upper panel vertical dimension.2. A door system claim 1 , according to and wherein:the lower panel vertical dimension is in the range of 4 to 18 inches.3. A door system claim 2 , according to claim 2 , and further comprising:a personal vehicle having a side user egress opening, and wherein:the track system is secured to the personal vehicle;such that the upper and lower panels alternatively, or in combination, block the side user egress opening.4. On a personal vehicle having a side user egress opening claim 2 , an improvement comprising:a rigid upper door panel and a rigid lower door panel, together configured to close the vehicle side opening in a first condition;the lower door panel having an overall vertical dimension in the range of 4 to 18 inches;a track system secured to the vehicle and configured to retain both panels; andthe track system and panels configured to allow independent rearward ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED CURTAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170009504A1
Автор: Colacecchi Jay
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A curtain system may include a track system configured to be mounted to an interior structure of a vehicle. The track system may include three or more track sections oriented in at least two different directions. Each track section may be configured to support at least one curtain suspended from and slidable along the track sections. The track system may include at least one junction fitting interconnecting three or more track sections and allowing movement of a curtain from one of the three or more track sections to either one of two or more other track sections of the three or more track sections. In this regard, the junction fitting and the track sections may define different curtain paths for the curtain. 1. A curtain system for a vehicle interior , comprising: three or more track sections oriented in at least two different directions, at least one of the track sections configured to support at least one curtain suspended from and slidable along the track sections;', 'a junction fitting interconnecting the three or more track sections and allowing movement of the curtain from one of the three or more track sections to either one of two or more other track sections of the three or more track sections; and', 'the junction fitting and the track sections defining different curtain paths for the curtain., 'a track system configured to be mounted to an interior structure of a vehicle and including2. The curtain system of claim 1 , wherein:at least a portion of the track system is suspended from one or more track supports extending downwardly from a cabin ceiling of the vehicle.3. The curtain system of claim 1 , wherein:the junction fitting includes a plurality of fitting legs; andat least one of the fitting legs is oriented in non-perpendicular relation and in non-parallel relation to one or more other fitting legs of the junction fitting.4. The curtain system of claim 1 , wherein:the junction fitting is configured to support two separate curtains in side-by-side ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

MOVABLE CLOSURE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170009513A1
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Improvements to movable closure systems which aid installability and reliability of said systems can include wheels running along the top and bottom of individual slidable elements, the wheels oriented horizontally and disposed within a track configured for receiving the horizontal wheels. The horizontal wheels reduce the vertical profile of the track-engaging portions of the slidable elements, enabling more of the slidable element to be used for glass or other aesthetically-preferable transparent materials. A track leveling system enables installers to more easily deploy and properly tune the system between floors and casings which are not perfectly flush. A compression jamb permits closure of the system via slidable elements pressing into the jamb to deflect it in order to better seal the closure comprised of the individual slidable elements. A durable hinge mechanism permits the sliding elements to rotate in order to stack the sliding elements at one end of the system. 120.-. (canceled)21. A movable closure system comprising:an adjustable upper track;a compression jamb;a static jamb; andone or more slidable elements disposed between the compression jamb and the static jamb, the one or more slidable elements supported by the adjustable upper track.22. The movable closure system of claim 21 , wherein the compression jamb comprises:the compression jamb configured for expanding towards the one or more slidable elements.23. The movable closure system of claim 21 , wherein the compression jamb comprises:the compression jamb configured for compressing the one or more slidable elements against one another and against the static jamb.24. The movable closure system of claim 21 , wherein the compression jamb comprises:the compression jamb configured for pushing against the slidable element adjacent to the compression jamb to prevent the slidable element adjacent to the compression jamb from being pivoted to open.25. The movable closure system of claim 21 , wherein the ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DOOR ARRANGEMENT WITH DOOR PANEL ADJUSTABILITY IN AT LEAST TWO DIMENSIONS

Номер: US20220024726A1
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Elevator door arrangement includes door panel connected to door mechanism by an interface member. Door panel first fixation plate section and door mechanism second fixation plate section extend in horizontal and vertical planes respectively. Interface member has first and second interconnection plate sections extending parallel to the horizontal and vertical planes respectively. Third oblong through-hole extends in second horizontal direction in first fixation plate section, first oblong through-hole extends in first horizontal direction in first interconnection plate section transverse to the second horizontal direction, and second oblong through-hole extends in vertical direction in second fixation plate section. Door panel is fixed to interface member by a first fixation member vertically extending through the first and optionally the third through-holes and interface member is fixed to door mechanism by a second fixation member horizontally extending through the second through-hole establishing 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional door panel adjustability. 17-. (canceled)8. An elevator door arrangement with at least 2-dimensional door panel adjustability , the elevator door arrangement comprising:a door panel;an interface member;a door mechanism supported by a door frame fixedly installed within the elevator door arrangement, the door mechanism being displaceable relative to the door frame, wherein the door panel is fixedly connected to the door mechanism by the interface member;wherein the door panel includes a first fixation plate section extending in a horizontal plane;where the door mechanism includes a second fixation plate section extending in a vertical plane;wherein the interface member includes a first interconnection plate section and a second interconnection plate section, the first interconnection plate section extending parallel to the horizontal plane and the second interconnection plate section extending parallel to the vertical plane;wherein the first ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

A DOOR OR WINDOW ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160010377A1
Автор: LIM Choo Siong
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A door or window assembly () is provided. The door or window assembly () includes: a track assembly (); a first leaf () slidable along the track assembly () in a plane of the first leaf () between a first position and a second position; a second leaf () moveably coupled to the track assembly (); and a third leaf () pivotally coupled to the second leaf (). The first leaf () is arranged to engage the second leaf () to form a combined leaf () when the first leaf () is in the second position and the combined leaf () is arranged to be foldable against the third leaf (). 1. A door or window assembly , comprising:a track assembly;a first leaf slidable along the track assembly in a plane of the first leaf between a first position and a second position;a second leaf moveably coupled to the track assembly, wherein the first leaf is arranged to engage the second leaf to form a combined leaf when the first leaf is in the second position;a third leaf pivotally coupled to the second leaf, wherein the combined leaf is arranged to be foldable against the third leaf; anda locking mechanism operable to lock the second leaf in a stationary position relative to the track assembly, wherein the locking mechanism is released when the first leaf engages the second leaf in the second position.2. (canceled)3. The door or window assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a latch member having an inclined surface claim 1 , wherein the latch member is arranged to be retracted when the inclined surface is depressed.4. The door or window assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an actuating member mounted to the first leaf and arranged to release the locking mechanism when the first leaf engages the second leaf.5. The door or window assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a biasing element operable to bias the combined leaf and the third leaf into a folded position when the locking mechanism is disengaged from the track assembly.6. The door or window assembly of claim 5 , ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Movable pane with biased retainer

Номер: US20180010374A1
Принадлежит: DURA OPERATING LLC

In at least some implementations, a window assembly for a motor vehicle includes a guide rail having at least one wall that defines at least part of a guide track, a movable pane associated with the guide rail and movable relative to the guide track along a path of movement defined by and between a closed position and a fully open position, and a retainer. The retainer may be coupled to the movable pane and be movable with the movable pane, and be located at least partially within the guide track. The retainer may further include at least one biasing member that is engaged with the wall along the path of movement to limit movement of the retainer relative to the guide rail.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Pocket Door System

Номер: US20180010380A1
Автор: Kapavik Rodney
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A pocket door system for inhibiting an animal from passing through a doorway includes a door frame is positioned within a wall. A door unit is slidably positioned within the wall. The door unit is biased into a closed position having the door unit extending across the door frame. Thus, the door unit may inhibit an animal from passing through the door frame. The door unit is selectively urged into an open position. Thus, the door unit facilitates the animal to pass through the door frame. 1. A pocket door system comprising:a door frame being positioned within a wall; anda door unit being slidably positioned within said wall, said door unit being biased into a closed position having said door unit extending across said door frame wherein said door unit is configured to inhibit an animal from passing through said door frame, said door unit being selectively urged into an open position wherein said door unit is configured to facilitate the animal to pass through said door frame.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said door frame has a first lateral member and a second lateral member claim 1 , each of said first lateral member and said second lateral member being vertically oriented claim 1 , said second lateral member extending upwardly from a floor claim 1 , said first lateral member being spaced from said second lateral member to define an opening in said wall claim 1 , said first lateral member having a bottom end claim 1 , said bottom end being spaced from said floor to define a slot extending into said wall claim 1 , said wall having a first surface claim 1 , said first surface having an aperture extending into said slot.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:said door frame includes a first lateral member and a second lateral member; and a first track being concealed within said wall, said first track being spaced from said floor, said first track having a terminal end, said terminal end being aligned with said first lateral member of said door ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR FITTING

Номер: US20210010309A1
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The invention relates to a sliding door fitting comprising a carriage, which is guided on a guide rail and which is connected to a housing of a retraction device in an articulated manner, wherein the retraction device has at least one, preferably two driver elements, which can be moved along guide tracks and which are spaced apart, the one or more driver elements being preloaded into a retraction position by means of at least one force accumulator, wherein the housing of the retraction device is preloaded in a direction rotation relative to the carriage. 1. A sliding door fitting having a carriage guided on a guide rail , which carriage is connected in an articulated manner to a housing of a retraction device , wherein the retraction device has at least one driver which can be moved along a guideway and which is pretensioned into a retraction position via at least one energy accumulator , wherein the housing of the retraction device is pretensioned in a direction of rotation relative to the carriage.2. The sliding door fitting according to claim 1 , wherein at least one roller is provided on the housing of the retraction device on an end remote from the carriage claim 1 , which roller is pretensioned and rests against a guideway of the running rail.3. The sliding door fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the driver can be placed in a parking position when the energy accumulator is tensioned.4. The sliding door fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the driver can be coupled to an activator which is fixed in the running rail.5. The sliding door fitting according to claim 4 , wherein the activator is adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the running rail.6. The sliding door fitting according to claim 1 , wherein an elastic element is provided for pretensioning the housing of the retraction device.7. The sliding door fitting according to claim 6 , wherein an adjusting element is provided for compressing the elastic element in order to apply a torque to the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, AND REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20190011173A1
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A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator comprises: a sliding rail; a movable member located above the sliding rail; and a connection member connected and fixed to the door. The sliding rail comprises a slide and a track both extending in the left and right direction. The movable member can move along the slide in a reciprocating motion in the left and right direction. The movable member also has a sliding groove extending in the frontward and rearward direction. The connection member comprises a first roller disposed at the sliding groove and capable of moving along the sliding groove in the frontward and rearward direction. The guide assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed under the connection member. The guide structure is movably disposed in the track to guide the movement of the door. 1. A guide assembly for use in a door of a refrigerator , the guide assembly comprising a sliding rail , a movable member located above the sliding rail , a connection member fixedly connected to the door , and a guide structure , wherein:the sliding rail comprises slides extending in a left-right direction, and a track;the movable member may move leftwards and rightwards along the slides in a reciprocating manner and is provided with a sliding groove extending in a front-back direction;the connection member comprises a first roller arranged in the sliding groove and capable of moving forwards and backwards along the sliding groove; andthe guide structure is arranged below the connection member and movably arranged in the track to guide the movement of the door.2. The guide assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding rail comprises two front and rear slides which extend in a left-right direction and are parallel to each other claim 1 , the track being arranged between the two slides.3. The guide assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the movable member comprises two groups of front and rear second rollers which are respectively pressed against ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-PART FRAME FOR A VEHICLE SLIDING SUNROOF OR VEHICLE SLIDING AND TILTING ROOF AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A MULTI-PART FRAME

Номер: US20200011106A1
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A multi-part frame () for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening is specified, with a support component () formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels () are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner, wherein the cable channels () are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover () likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component (), and wherein the fastening of the cover () to the support component () is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover () to the support component () runs in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, a method for installing a multi-part frame () is specified. 1. A multi-part frame for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening ,with a support component formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner,wherein the cable channels are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component, andwherein the fastening of the cover to the support component is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover to the support component runs in the displacement direction of the cover element or horizontally and at the same time transverse to the displacement direction of the cover element.2. The frame according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is slid onto the support ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR COVERING A LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200011107A1
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The invention relates to a system for covering a luggage compartment having two lateral supports each provided with a guide rail, a stationary panel with a horizontal upper face, a flap mounted to slide on the rails and be movable relative to the supports, the flap comprising a second upper face. The flap is movable between covering the compartment and a position for accessing the compartment in which the flap is moved to allow free access to the compartment. The flap being mounted so that the second face keeps its attitude during the transition from one position to the other. The flap in access position is raised and moved forward to cover the panel. 2. The system according to wherein:the flap is provided, on each of the lateral edges, with a front support projecting laterally from the front end of the edge and with a rear support projecting laterally from the rear end of the edge, the support sliding on the corresponding rail a downwardly curved rear end part, the part being intended to receive the rear support when the flap is in the covering position,', 'and a middle bifurcation, with a form similar to that of the end part in lateral view, the bifurcation being intended to receive the front support when the flap is in the covering position., 'the rail extends longitudinally and has3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the supports are in the form of transverse fingers claim 2 , to allow manual actuation of the flap from one of its positions to the other claim 2 , a rail being formed as a trench for receiving the sliding fingers.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the rear finger projects in an accentuated fashion with respect to the front finger claim 3 , the bifurcation having a depth making it possible to receive the front finger while preventing reception of the rear finger.5. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the rear support or front support are mounted by a carriage sliding on the corresponding rail claim 2 , the carriage being ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR SYSTEM HAVING A SWING INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Номер: US20200011109A1
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A door system includes a header having a guide rail that has a central portion having a notch. A panel hanger is slidably coupled to the header. A door panel has a handle end portion releasably coupled to the panel hanger and a pivot end portion pivotably coupled to the panel hanger. The panel hanger and the door panel slide in unison between a closed position and a fully open position along a longitudinal plane. An interlock plate is positioned to extend upwardly from the door panel, and has a downwardly extending guide slot that slidably receives the guide rail of the header. When the door panel is in the fully open position, the interlock plate is aligned with the notch of the guide rail of the header in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal plane to facilitate a pivoting of the door panel away from the longitudinal plane. 1. A door system , comprising:a door frame including a header member having a guide rail, the guide rail having a front surface, a rear surface, and a lower terminal edge, the guide rail having a central portion that has a notch that extends upwardly from the lower terminal edge between the front surface and the rear surface;a panel hanger member slidably coupled to the header member;a door panel coupled to the panel hanger member, the door panel having a handle end portion releasably coupled to the panel hanger member and a pivot end portion pivotably coupled to the panel hanger member, the panel hanger member and the door panel configured to slide in unison between a closed position and a fully open position along a longitudinal plane; andan interlock plate fixedly mounted to the handle end portion and positioned to extend upwardly from the door panel, the interlock plate including a downwardly extending guide slot configured to slidably receive the guide rail of the header member, wherein when the door panel is in the fully open position, the interlock plate is aligned with the notch of the guide rail of the header member in a direction ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

TELESCOPING DOOR WITH SWING CLEAR BREAKOUT HINGE

Номер: US20200011117A1
Автор: Romero Federico
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corporation

A guide pin support system may include: a first support plate; a second support plate pivotally attached to the first support plate; a first guide pin supported by the first support plate; a second guide pin supported by the second support plate and the second guide pin pivotable with respect to the first guide pin. 1. A guide pin support system comprising:a first support plate;a second support plate pivotally attached to the first support plate;a first guide pin supported by the first support plate;a second guide pin supported by the second support plate and the second guide pin pivotable with respect to the first guide pin.2. The guide pin support system of claim 1 , wherein the second support plate pivots about an axis of the first guide pin.3. The guide pin support system of claim 1 , wherein the first guide pin is generally cylindrical.4. The guide pin support system of claim 1 , wherein the second guide pin has a wider section and a narrow section.5. The guide pin support system of claim 1 , further comprising a track configured to allow the first and second guide pins to slide through the track.6. The guide pin support system of claim 5 , further comprising a relief opening in the track dimensioned to allow the first guide pin but not the second guide pin to exit the relief opening.7. The guide pin support system of claim 6 , wherein the relief opening in the track is located to align with a relief opening in a bottom rail of a fast guide panel in which the track is located.8. The guide pin support system of claim 7 , further comprising a second guide pin support system having only one guide pin claim 7 , wherein the only guide pin of the second guide pin support system is configured to slide in a track mounted on a panel to which the guide pin support system having two guide pins is also attached.9. A guide pin support system comprising:a door system having a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel;a second panel track mounted to a bottom of the ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Sliding Door Systems, Apparatus and Methods

Номер: US20150013110A1
Принадлежит: Propel Doors LLC

The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for guiding horizontally-sliding doors over an opening. In addition, systems and methods of making and using the same are provided. 1. A door guide for guiding a horizontally-sliding door over an opening of a structure , the door guide comprising:a base comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side having a flat surface for contacting a surface of a horizontally-sliding door,wherein the base further comprises a bottom surface and a top surface,wherein the bottom surface is configured to lay flat on a floor, andfurther wherein the top surface is angled upwardly from the second side to the first side such that the first side is higher than the second side when the base lays flat on the floor.2. The door guide of further comprising:at least one slot disposed through the base from the top surface to the bottom surface for an attaching means to be disposed therethrough to attach the door guide to the floor.3. The door guide of wherein the slot has a length between the first side and the second side.4. The door guide of further comprising:an attaching means disposed through the slot for attaching the door guide to the floor.5. The door guide of wherein the attaching means is a bolt.6. The door guide of further comprising:a spacer disposed beneath the base for raising the base when the base lays flat on a floor.7. The door guide of wherein the spacer has a top surface and a bottom surface claim 6 , wherein the bottom surface lays flat on a floor when disposed on a floor claim 6 , and the top surface has the same shape as the bottom surface of the base.8. A system of aligning a horizontally- ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A PIVOTING WING

Номер: US20150013230A1
Принадлежит: SAVIO S.P.A.

A device for opening and closing a pivoting wing, comprising: a stationary support intended to be attached to a fixed frame, a slide movable relative to the stationary support along a rectilinear direction between an open wing position and a closed and locked wing position, a pivoting arm articulated to the stationary support about an articulation axis, and having a distal end intended to be connected to the wing, a transmission mechanism associated with the slide and the arm, comprising an essentially L-shaped cam engaged by a control pin, the transmission mechanism being configured to transform the rectilinear movement of the slide along said rectilinear direction into a pivoting movement of the arm about said pivot axis.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

BATTERY-EQUIPPED VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20220032757A1
Автор: AN Kwang Hee
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Disclosed is a battery-equipped vehicle body including: a lower panel of a vehicle extending in a planar direction, and having a battery coupled to the upper portion or lower portion thereof; a door opening/closing device located on the side surface of the lower panel, and coupled so that a door of the vehicle is opened and closed; and a cross member extending in a direction parallel to the transverse direction of the vehicle, coupled to the upper portion or lower portion of the lower panel, and located to correspond to the door opening/closing device in the transverse direction. 1. A battery-equipped vehicle body comprising:a lower panel extending in a planar direction, wherein a battery is coupled to an upper portion or a lower portion of the lower panel;a door opening/closing device located on a side surface of the lower panel, and coupled to a door of a vehicle so that the door of the vehicle is opened and closed; anda cross member extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle, coupled to the upper portion or lower portion of the lower panel, and located to correspond to the door opening/closing device in the transverse direction.2. The battery-equipped vehicle body according to claim 1 , further comprising: a side sill extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle claim 1 , and coupled to both sides of the lower panel or the cross member claim 1 ,wherein the door opening/closing device is mounted on an outside of the side sill.3. The battery-equipped vehicle body according to claim 2 ,wherein the side sill is coupled to surround an upper portion or a lower portion of the door opening/closing device.4. The battery-equipped vehicle body according to claim 2 , further comprising: a battery bracket extending outward from the battery in the transverse direction so as to be coupled to the side sill in a state where the battery and the side sill are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction.5. The battery-equipped vehicle body according to ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Sliding closure for cabinets

Номер: US20220034136A1
Автор: Mark Steven Jeffries
Принадлежит: Austin Hardware and Supply Inc

A frame assembly with sliding panels is described. The frame assembly includes a frame having an upper section opposite of a lower section. The lower section of the frame defines a first channel and a second channel. A first sliding panel includes a first lower edge. A first panel support is removably engaged to the first lower edge. The first panel support includes a first holding member that engages to the first lower edge. The first panel support slides in the first channel. A second sliding panel includes a second lower edge. A second panel support is removably engaged to the second lower edge. The second panel support includes a second holding member that engages to the second lower edge. The second panel support slides in the second channel.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SLIDING PANEL LATCHING METHODS

Номер: US20220034137A1
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Methods for releasably latching a sliding panel can include providing a striker coupled to a structure such that a sliding panel is movable relative to the striker, and providing a latch coupled to the sliding panel. The latch can be rotatable and include a striker interface to engage the striker, and the striker interface can at least partially define a striker opening to receive the striker. The latch can be rotatable to a latch position and to a receive/release position. The methods can include moving the sliding panel toward the striker with the latch in the receive/release position until the striker engages the striker interface of the latch causing the latch to move to the latch position where the striker is secured for striker opening of the latch, and causing the latch to move to the receive/release position facilitating release of the striker from the striker opening of the latch. 1. A method for releasably latching a sliding panel , comprising:providing a striker coupled to a structure such that a sliding panel is movable relative to the striker;providing a latch coupled to the sliding panel, the latch being rotatable and having a striker interface to engage the striker, the striker interface at least partially defining a striker opening to receive the striker, wherein the latch is rotatable to a latch position to secure the striker in the striker opening and to a receive/release position to receive the striker in the striker opening or release the striker from the striker opening;moving the sliding panel toward the striker with the latch in the receive/release position until the striker engages the striker interface of the latch causing the latch to move to the latch position where the striker is secured in the striker opening of the latch; andcausing the latch to move to the receive/release position facilitating release of the striker from the striker opening of the latch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sliding panel is movable along a track.3. ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY SEALING PANEL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140102005A1
Автор: Hans Eric David

A sliding panel system can include a sealing mechanism such that, when a panel is slid to a closed configuration, one or more seal elements form a seal between the door panel and its surroundings at the top, bottom, and/or sides of the panel to reduce or prevent infiltration or communication of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the panel can move an actuation mechanism to extend the seals around the panel. The sealing member can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element for sealing contact with a header, floor, door, frame, or other surface. Multiple panels can be arranged to form a door panel system or a window panel system. 1. (canceled)2. A sealable sliding panel system , comprising:a header;a lower track parallel to the header; anda panel slideably moveable along the lower track and the header, the panel comprising an upper edge, and a lower edge,wherein the upper edge comprises an interface configured to interact with the header, wherein the interface is configured to move the panel to reduce a distance between the upper edge of the panel and the header when the panel is at a sealed configuration.3. The sealable sliding panel system of claim 2 , further comprising:a lower sealing member movably actuatable with respect to the lower edge of the panel between a retracted position and a sealed position,the retracted position configured for slideable movement of the panel along the lower track,the sealed position closing a lower distance between the lower edge of the panel and a floor surface.4. The sealable sliding panel system of claim 3 , further comprising:an actuator configured to advance the lower sealing member into the sealed position when the panel reaches a predetermined location corresponding to the closed configuration.5. The sealable sliding panel system of claim 3 , wherein angular movement of the panel with respect to the lower track defines a movement axis of the panel.6. The sealable sliding ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM

Номер: US20190017306A1
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A shower enclosure sliding door mechanism () includes a first member provided on a door () of a shower enclosure, and a second member provided on a frame () of the shower enclosure, the first and second members slidably engaged with each other such that a first bearing surface () of the first member slidably engages a second bearing surface () of the second member. The first bearing surface is formed from a first low friction material and the second bearing surface is formed from a second low friction material, such that a low friction interface is formed between the first member and the second member. 129-. (canceled)30. A shower enclosure sliding door mechanism comprising:a first member provided on a door of a shower enclosure; anda second member provided on a frame of the shower enclosure, the first and second members slidably engaged with each other such that a first bearing surface of the first member slidably engages a second bearing surface of the second member;wherein the first bearing surface is formed from a first low friction material and includes a pair of surfaces sloped towards a base region and a flat base, the sloped surfaces extending from either end of the flat base such that the first bearing surface is truncated V-shaped in cross section, and the second bearing surface is formed from a second low friction material and arranged to provide a channel within which the first bearing surface sits, such that a low friction interface is formed between the first member and the second member.31. The mechanism of claim 30 , wherein the first bearing surface and second bearing surface contact each other at one or more bearing points.32. The mechanism of claim 31 , wherein one or more gaps between the first bearing surface and second bearing surface are formed adjacent the one or more bearing points.33. The mechanism of claim 30 , wherein the first bearing surface contacts the second bearing surface at least at the bottom of the first bearing surface.34. The ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Hinge sensor for barrier

Номер: US20170018155A1
Принадлежит: Vivint Inc

Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

TELESCOPING DOOR INTEGRATED HARDWARE

Номер: US20150020453A1
Автор: Karl Jeffrey G.
Принадлежит: PEMKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

A sliding door assembly comprises an upper guide track and a plurality of door panels slidably received in a portion of the upper guide track for movement along the track. A bracket is mounted to a top edge of at least one of the door panels. At least one roller mechanism is secured to the bracket and to each of the door panels. The at least one roller mechanisms are slidably received within the upper guide track. A pair of pulleys is secured to the bracket for carrying an endless cable for rotation around the pulleys. Means are provided for securing the other door panels to the cable. In a first position, the side edges of the door panels are contiguous and a first outer door panel is secured to the cable of the immediately adjacent door at the side edge opposite to the direction of closing movement of the door panels. 1. A sliding door assembly comprising:an upper guide track;a plurality of door panels having an upper end, a lower end, and an outer periphery with a top edge, a bottom edge and pair of opposing side edges, each of the door panels slidably received in a portion of the upper guide track for movement along the track in a first closing direction and a second opening direction;a bracket mounted to a top edge of at least one of the plurality of door panelsat least one roller mechanism secured to the bracket and to each of the door panels other than the at least one door panel, the at least one roller mechanisms being slidably received within the upper guide track;a pair of pulleys secured to the bracket in a spaced relationship, the pair of pulleys carrying an endless cable for rotation around the pulleys;means for securing the door panels other than the at least one door panel to the cable,wherein in a first position the side edges of the door panels are contiguous and a first outer door panel is secured to the cable of the immediately adjacent door at the side edge opposite to the direction of closing movement of the door panels.2. The sliding door ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM FOR GLASS DOORS

Номер: US20150020457A1
Автор: Bouthillier Serge
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A sliding door system comprises a door made of a glass panel. One or more roller units are connected to the door and project from a plane of the door. A structural transom has a glass panel body with its main surfaces positioned generally vertically. The glass panel body is supported above an opening to define the structural transom for the door, with at least one slot defined in the glass panel body and having a lower edge surface and an upper edge surface. The slot is generally horizontal when the glass panel body defines the structural transom. The slot has a height for receiving a portion of the roller unit between the lower edge surface and the upper edge surface, and a length for allowing a translation of the door to open and close the opening by movement of the roller unit in the slot. 1. A roller unit for a sliding door comprising:a connector assembly adapted to be secured to a structure or to a door, the connector assembly comprising a spindle; anda wheel having a rolling-element bearing operationally mounted to the spindle of the connector assembly, and an annular wheel body mounted to the rolling-element bearing for rotation about the spindle, the annular wheel body having a pair of flanges separated by a groove on a circumferential surface of the annular wheel body, the circumferential surface defining a shape corresponding to the shape of an edge portion of the door or structure engaged in the annular wheel body, the connector assembly being connected to one of the door and the structure while the wheel receives an edge portion of the other of the door and the structure, whereby the roller unit holds the door and structure face to face while allowing sliding movement of the door with respect to the structure by rotation of the wheel about the spindle.2. The roller unit according to claim 1 , wherein the annular wheel body comprises a first wheel ring and a second wheel ring interconnected to form the annular wheel body.3. The roller unit according to ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210017792A1
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A sliding window assembly includes a frame with a track, and a sliding window portion disposed in the frame and displaceable in the track between a closed position and an open position. The sliding window portion includes a handle pivotable between a lock position and a slide position, and a driving pin coupled with the handle and engaging the track. The driving pin defines a pivot axis for the handle. A guide pin spaced from the driving pin is selectively engageable with the track when the handle is pivoted from the lock position to the slide position. With the handle in the slide position, the sliding window portion is displaceable from its closed position to an open position. 1. A sliding window assembly comprising:a frame including a track; and a handle pivotally coupled with the leading end, the handle being pivotable between a lock position and a slide position,', 'a first guide pin disposed on the trailing end and engaging the frame,', 'a driving pin coupled with the handle and engaging the track, the driving pin defining a pivot axis for the handle, and', 'a locking assembly coupled with the handle and including a second guide pin displaceable in a forward transition region, wherein the second guide pin is spaced from the driving pin,, 'a sliding window portion disposed in the frame and displaceable in the track between a closed position and an open position, the sliding window portion including a leading end and a trailing end and comprisingwherein the second guide pin is selectively engageable with the track via the forward transition region when the handle is pivoted from the lock position to the slide position.2. A sliding window assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding window portion further comprises a rearward transition region secured to the frame adjacent the trailing end of the sliding window portion claim 1 , and wherein the first guide pin engages the rearward transition region when the sliding window portion is in the closed position ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Device for the sliding movement of doors and wardrobe doors

Номер: US20210017800A1
Автор: Giovanni Terno
Принадлежит: Terno Scorrevoli SpA

A device for the sliding movement of doors and wardrobe doors ( 12 ) provided with at least two doors ( 14,16 ) or ( 62, 64, 66 ) sliding so as to move along respective and parallel guides ( 18 ) and ( 18 ′) fixed near the front edge of the upper base ( 20, 60 ) of said wardrobe, comprising: —at least one pair of carriages ( 22 ), provided with at least one wheel or roller ( 32 ), fixed to the inner front of each door ( 14 ) and ( 16 ) at or near the respective upper edge; —a plate-like element ( 22 ′) for the direct attachment of at least one of the carriages ( 22 ) to the doors ( 14 ) or ( 16 ); —at least one frame with an inverted “U” cross-section ( 46 ), and/or ( 46 ′) supporting a wheel or roller ( 32 ); —opposite air pistons ( 24 ) fixed to the end of the guides ( 18 ) along which the wheels or rollers ( 32 ) of the carriages ( 22 ) slide for the cushioned stop at the end stroke upon closing and opening of said carriages, and thus of the doors ( 14 ) and ( 16 ). Said device comprises a support ( 30 ) housing a piston ( 40 ) surmounted by an integral pincer or elastic clamp ( 44 ), said support ( 30 ) is fixed to at least one of the frames with an inverted “U” cross-section ( 46 ) or ( 46 ′).

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

GUIDE BLOCK FOR GLASS PANEL

Номер: US20180020882A1
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A guide block for stabilizing an edge of a glass panel relative to a surface is disclosed. The guide block includes a block base having a body of variable size and shape configured for mounting on the surface. The block base defines at least one fastening screw receiving hole on top and on a side thereof. The guide block further includes a mounting member having a pin extending therefrom an inner side of the mounting member. The block base has a front and a rear such that the front is configured to receive the pin in a hole therethrough such that the block base and the mounting member stabilize the edge of the glass panel disposed therebetween and the rear is configured as a receiving channel for stabilizing an edge of a sliding glass door disposed therein. 1. A guide block for stabilizing an edge of a glass panel relative to a surface , the guide block comprising:a block base having a body of variable size and shape configured for mounting on the surface, the block base defining at least one fastening screw receiving hole on top and on a side thereof;a mounting member having a pin extending therefrom an inner side of the mounting member;wherein the block base has a front and a rear such that the front is configured to receive the pin in a hole therethrough such that the block base and the mounting member stabilize the edge of the glass panel disposed therebetween and the rear is configured as a receiving channel for stabilizing an edge of a sliding glass door disposed therein.2. The guide block of claim 1 , wherein the block base is geometrically shaped as a square or rectangle.3. The guide block of claim 1 , wherein the surface is defined by a shower enclosure threshold frame.4. The guide block of claim 1 , wherein the pin is configured to be angled at a distal end thereof.5. The guide block of claim 1 , wherein the pin is configured to be cone-shaped at a distal end thereof.6. The guide block of claim 1 , wherein the block base is mounted to the surface by ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

A Carriage

Номер: US20160024826A1
Автор: Smith Michael
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A carriage for a folding door or window, the carriage comprising a body, a movement portion adapted to facilitate movement of the carriage relative to a track, and at least a pair of hinge bolts adapted for connection to the body. 1. A carriage for a folding door or window , the carriage comprising a body , a movement portion adapted to facilitate movement of the carriage relative to a track , and at least a pair of hinge bolts adapted for connection to the body , wherein each of the adjustable hinge bolts is operatively associated with a separate window or door panel such that the vertical orientation of each panel is adjustable independently of adjacent panels.2. The A carriage according to wherein the movement portion comprises one or more movement member adapted to facilitate sliding movement of the carriage relative to the track.3. The carriage according to wherein the movement portion further comprises one or more guides.4. The carriage according to wherein the movement portion is adapted to be maintained in contact with a support surface portion of the track.5. The carriage according to wherein the hinge bolts are connected to the body using a screw-threaded engagement.6. The carriage according to wherein a first of the pair of hinge bolts is operatively associated with a first window or door panel claim 1 , and a second of the pair of hinge bolts is associated with a second window or door panel.7. The carriage according to wherein each hinge bolts is provided with at least one hinge leaf adapted to allow connection of the hinge bolts to the respective window or door panels.8. The carriage according to hinge bolts may be adjusted so as to alter the position of the window or door panel relative to the carriage.9. The carriage according to wherein the window or door panels are of equal size.10. A carrier hinge for a folding door or window assembly claim 1 , the carrier hinge including a carriage having a pair of adjustable hinge bolts connected thereto claim 1 ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHODS FOR SPEED CONTROL OF A MOVABLE PARTITION

Номер: US20160024832A1
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A movable partition system includes a movable partition including coupled panels and a lead post engaged with and movable along a track. A motor control system includes a motor coupled to the movable partition and a switching circuit coupled to the motor and for selectively coupling the motor to a positive power source and a negative power source responsive to one or more PWM signals. An encoder is configured for generating one or more rotation signals indicative of operational direction and operational speed of the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the switching circuit and is configured for improving airflow around the panels of the movable partition when the lead post of the movable partition is between a predefined position and a fully retracted position indicative of a billowing effect for the panels by adjusting pulse widths of the PWM signals to control rotational speed of the motor. 1. A motor control system for motivating a movable partition , comprising:a motor assembly comprising a motor operably coupled to a movable partition and configured to cause the movable partition to move along a track at a linear speed proportional to a rotational speed of the motor; anda motor controller operably coupled to the motor assembly and configured to control the rotational speed of the motor and improve airflow around foldable panels of the movable partition when the movable partition reaches a predefined position relative to a fully retracted position by reducing the rotational speed of the motor responsive to a determination that the movable partition is in a position that is between the predefined position and the fully retracted position.2. The motor control system of claim 1 , wherein the motor controller is configured to reduce the rotational speed of the motor when the movable partition is retracting and when a leading end of the movable partition is between the predefined position and the fully retracted position.3. The motor control system of claim 1 , ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

REVOLVING DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170022747A1
Автор: ASBO Sven
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB

A revolving door assembly () comprising a central column () and at least one door panel () connected to the central column () and rotatably arranged around a central axis (X). The central column () comprises a support structure () and a drive unit () including a motor () arranged to rotate said at least one door panel () around said central axis (X). The support structure () is arranged to be mounted to a bottom restriction of an opening in which the revolving door assembly is to be installed. The central column () comprises at least one bearing () arranged to rotatably support said at least one door panel (). The motor () and the bearing () are mounted to the support structure (). A driving base unit () for a revolving door assembly (). 112322146133. A revolving door assembly () comprising a central column () and at least one door panel () connected to the central column () and rotatably arranged around a central axis (X) , wherein the central column () comprises a support structure () and a drive unit () including a motor () arranged to rotate said at least one door panel () around said central axis (X) ,{'b': '14', 'wherein the support structure () is arranged to be mounted to a bottom restriction of an opening in which the revolving door assembly is to be installed,'}{'b': 2', '15', '16', '3, 'wherein the central column () comprises at least one bearing (, ) arranged to rotatably support said at least one door panel (), and'}{'b': 13', '15', '16', '14, 'wherein the motor () and the bearing (, ) are mounted to the support structure ().'}214. A revolving door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure () is static.361314. A revolving door assembly according to or claim 1 , wherein the drive unit () including the motor () is mounted to the support structure ().4611133. A revolving door assembly according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the drive unit () comprises a gear () arranged to transmit a rotating motion from the motor ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Sliding Barn Door Kit

Номер: US20180023336A1
Автор: Groff Malcolm K.

A barn door kit includes a plurality of pieces disassembled that are packaged in a much smaller footprint than an assembled barn door. The pieces that make up the door include a plurality of frame pieces and a plurality of panels. The frame pieces are connected together to create a frame of the door having a channel along an interior perimeter. The panels are configured to be inserted within the frame with the channel providing support. The panels include tongues on one side and corresponding grooves on the other side for securing adjacent panels together. The frame pieces and the panels are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The kit also includes a track, roller brackets, handle and hardware. The hardware includes brackets mounted to upper edges of a right side frame and a left side frame to enable the roller brackets to be secured thereto. 1. A sliding barn door kit comprising:a first pair of frame pieces having a channel traversing a first side thereof, wherein the first pair of frame pieces are configured to act as a left side frame and a right side frame of an assembled sliding barn door;a second pair of frame pieces having a channel traversing a first side thereof, wherein the second pair of frame pieces are configured to act as an upper frame and a lower frame of the assembled sliding barn door, wherein the upper frame, the right side frame, the lower frame and the left side frame make up a perimeter of the assembled sliding barn door, and wherein the channels of the upper frame, the right side frame, the lower frame and the left side frame face inwards;a plurality of vertical panels having a tongue traversing a first side and a groove traversing a second side, wherein the plurality of vertical panels are configured to be aligned in at least one row within the perimeter of the assembled sliding barn door, wherein adjacent vertical panels are secured together by securing a tongue of a first panel into a groove in a second panel, wherein the channel of the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT IN THE DOOR STRUCTURE OF AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20190023537A1
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An arrangement in the door structure of an elevator includes at least an elevator car with doors and door panels, landing doors of the landing areas with door panels and a hanger carriage of each door panel, as well as a top track for the doors, supported on which top track the doors are suspended. The top track includes a separate frame beam, which is enclosed for essentially its whole length with a reinforcement structure. 1. An arrangement in the door structure of an elevator , the elevator comprising:at least an elevator car with door panels;landing doors of the landing areas with door panels;a hanger carriage of each door panel; andat least one top track,wherein at least one door panel is suspended on the at least one top track,wherein the at least one top track comprises a separate frame beam, the separate frame beam being enclosed for essentially an entire length thereof with a reinforcement structure.2. The arrangement in the door structure of an elevator , the elevator comprising:at least an elevator car with door panels;landing doors of the landing areas with door panels;a hanger carriage of each door panel; andat least one top track suspending at least one door panel,wherein the top track comprises a separate frame beam, the separate frame beam being enclosed for essentially an entire length thereof with a reinforcement structure.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the endurance of a reinforcement structure against fire and heat is better than the endurance of a frame beam against fire and heat.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the melting temperature of a reinforcement structure is higher than the melting temperature of the frame beam.5. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement structure comprises reinforcement elements situated around the top part and bottom part of the frame beam and tie members connecting the ends of the reinforcement elements claim 1 , and wherein when the supporting of the frame ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE CARRIAGE AND SHIFTING DEVICE

Номер: US20150026928A1
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A carriage, which serves for holding and shifting a separating element in a running direction along a rail, includes a carriage body that holds at least one running element and a mounting body that is slidably connected to the carriage body and is connectable to the separating element. A coupling member includes a first and second coupling element connected via a bridge member, wherein the first coupling element is slidably held in the carriage body and the second is slidably held in the mounting body. The bridge member has a first coupling surface inclined relative to the running direction which supports the carriage body or the mounting body, so that with a movement of the coupling member the carriage and mounting bodies are shifted relative to one another. The shifting device includes two inventive carriages that are guided in a rail and that are connected to a separating element. 1. Carriage for holding and shifting a separating element in a running direction along a rail , comprising a carriage body that holds at least one running element and a mounting body that is slidably connected to the carriage body and that is connectable to the separating element , wherein a coupling member is provided , that comprises a first and a second coupling element that are connected with one another via a bridge member , wherein the first coupling element is slidably held in the carriage body and the second coupling element is slidably held in the mounting body , and that the bridge member has a first coupling surface that is inclined relative to the running direction and that supports the carriage body or the mounting body , so that with a movement of the coupling member the carriage body and the mounting body are shifted relative to one another.2. Carriage according to claim 1 , the coupling member is slidable at least approximately in parallel to the running direction and that the mounting body or the carriage body is at least approximately slidable perpendicularly to the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

EASY GLIDE STORM DOOR

Номер: US20190024425A1
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A method of installing a storm door is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: attaching a track to a door head; attaching one or more rollers to the track; and attaching the storm door to the one or more rollers. After the storm door is installed, the storm door can be slid along a length of the track between an open position and a closed position. While sliding the storm door between the open position and the closed position, the storm door remains generally parallel to the door head. 117)-) (canceled)18) An assembly comprising:a track configured to attach to a door head;a roller configured to be received into the track so that the roller is moveably connected to the track;an attaching member extending from the roller; anda door bracket configured to attach to a top surface of a door, the door bracket comprising an opening that is configured to hook over the attaching member;wherein the door is configured to be slid along a length of the track.19) The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the door bracket includes:a higher portion that includes the opening, the higher portion is spaced apart from the top surface of the door; anda lower portion configured to attach to the top surface of the door;wherein after the opening is hooked over the attaching member, the attaching member is located in between the higher portion of the door bracket and the top surface of the door.20) (canceled)21) The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the door bracket comprises a lateral edge claim 18 , the opening extends through the lateral edge so that the opening has an open end.22) The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the opening is elongated in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the length of the track that the door is configured to slide along.23) The assembly of claim 18 , wherein after the opening is hooked over the attaching member claim 18 , the attaching member is located in between a portion of the door bracket and the top surface of the door.24) The assembly of claim 18 , ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

DOUBLE SLIDING-PLUG DOOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190024440A1
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A double sliding-plug door system includes a fixed frame, a sliding-plug rail arranged in the fixed frame, a cross beam, a driving mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a guide locking piece and a limiting mechanism. The driving mechanism has a screw rod and a motor driven nut assembly having a transmission frame, a nut sleeved in the screw rod and a follow-up member fixed in the nut; the nut mounted in the transmission frame, which itself is connected with an active sleeve assembly; the screw rod drives the nut assembly to reciprocate axially along the screw rod. 1. A double sliding-plug door system , comprising a fixed frame , a sliding-plug rail arranged in the fixed frame , a cross beam , a driving mechanism arranged in the cross beam for driving a side door to reciprocate , and a linkage mechanism matched with the driving mechanism for pulling another side door to reciprocate; and , further comprising a guide locking piece arranged in the cross beam , and a limiting mechanism; wherein , the driving mechanism comprises a screw rod and a nut assembly driven by a motor; the nut assembly comprises a transmission frame , a nut sleeved in the screw rod , and a follow-up member fixed in the nut; the nut is mounted in the transmission frame , and the transmission frame is connected with an active sleeve assembly; the screw rod drives the nut assembly to reciprocate axially along the screw rod; during the forward rotation of the screw rod , when the follow-up member is contacted with the guide locking piece , the follow-up member moves to the limiting mechanism under the guiding of an upper surface of the guide locking piece and is blocked by the limiting mechanism , then the follow-up member rotates with the screw rod to enter a space between a side plane of the guide locking piece and the limiting mechanism and is locked; and when the screw rod rotates reversely , the follow-up member reversely rotates with the screw rod to disengage from the limitation of the guide locking ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Door systems and door hardware components

Номер: US20150027061A1
Принадлежит: Andersen Corp

Door systems and door hardware components are described herein, along with methods of installing the door systems and components.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CLOSING THE DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A WASHING MACHINE, SUCH AS A DISHWASHER

Номер: US20150028734A1
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A dishwasher door closing device () includes an engagement element (), fitted on the casing (C) of the household appliance (W) releasably held by a retaining element () on the door (D). The engagement element () includes a support body (), a catch () releasably coupled to the retaining element () moving between a refracted position coupled to the retaining element () and the door (D) is closed, and an extracted position coupled to the retaining element () and the door (D) is in a pre-opening condition. A stop mechanism () tends to move from a release condition, in which it () frees the catch () to move from the retracted position to the extracted position, to a locking position and () holds the catch (). An electrically-operated actuator system () controls passage of the stop mechanism () from the locking position to the release position. 110110101111116. Device (; ) for closing the door (D) of a household appliance , in particular for a washing machine , such as a dishwasher (W); said door (D) being adapted to close an inner chamber (WT) , which is obtained in a casing (C) of said household appliance (W) and communicates with the outside through an access opening (O); said device () comprising an engagement element (; ) , adapted to be fitted on either said casing (C) and said door (D) and adapted to be held in a releasable manner by a retaining element () , adapted to be fitted on the other one between said door (D) and said casing (C) , so as to constrain said door (D) to said casing (C) , when using said household appliance (W);{'b': 11', '111, 'the device being characterized in that said engagement element (; ) comprises{'b': '12', 'a support body (), adapted to be fitted on one between said casing (C) and said door (D);'}{'b': 14', '16', '12', '14', '16, 'a striker (), adapted to be coupled in a releasable manner to said restraining element (), and is mounted so as to move, with respect to said support body (), between a retracted position and an extracted ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SHOWER DOOR GUIDE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170027388A1
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A shower door guide assembly is provided with a pair of spaced apart brackets. Each bracket has a receptacle formed therein. A crossbeam is provided with a guide formed therein for cooperation with a roller assembly of a door. The crossbeam has a cross-section sized so that terminal ends of the crossbeam are each received in one the receptacles of the pair of brackets for pivoting about a lengthwise axis of crossbeam and translation in the receptacle during installation of the crossbeam terminal ends into receptacles of the pair of brackets. The receptacles and the crossbeam are sized so that each terminal end of the crossbeam can be received in only one receptacle at only one orientation of the installed crossbeam to prevent improper installation. An alignment configuration extends from each bracket to engage a pair of wall jambs for alignment of the brackets to the wall jambs. 1. A shower door guide assembly comprising:a pair of spaced apart brackets, each bracket being adapted to be mounted to a support surface, and each bracket having a receptacle formed therein; anda crossbeam with a guide formed therein for cooperation with a roller assembly of a door, the crossbeam having a cross-section sized so that terminal ends of the crossbeam are each received in one the receptacles of the pair of brackets for pivoting about a lengthwise axis of crossbeam and translation in the receptacle during installation of the crossbeam terminal ends into receptacles of the pair of brackets.2. The shower door guide assembly of wherein the crossbeam has a generally consistent cross-section along its length.3. The shower door guide assembly of wherein the receptacles are each formed into the corresponding bracket in a lengthwise direction of the crossbeam with a receptacle opening in the bracket adjacent the receptacle for extension of the crossbeam from the bracket.4. The shower door guide assembly of wherein an ingress opening is formed in at least one bracket intersecting the ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Bulkhead tether apparatus

Номер: US20160031360A1
Автор: Toby W. Clark
Принадлежит: Signode Industrial Group LLC

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bulkhead tether apparatus for a container (such as a refrigerator trailer) which generally includes a roller track, a trolley movably attachable to the roller track, a bulkhead bracket securely attachable to the bulkhead, and a relatively short chain releasably attachable to the trolley and to the bulkhead bracket. This combination enables the bulkhead to travel the length of the track, but prevents the bulkhead from being removed from the container. The combination also enables the bulkhead to be moved out of the way during loading and unloading in several different ways to facilitate loading products into and unloading products from the container.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR REVOLVING DOOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170030129A1
Автор: ASBO Sven
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB

A modular revolving door assembly () for installation in an opening, comprising a central column () and at least one door panel () connected to the central column () and rotatably arranged. The central column () comprises a driven column () and a driving base unit (). The driving base unit () comprises a drive unit (), and is arranged to be mounted to the bottom of the opening in level with or above a surrounding floor. The driven column () is mounted to the driving base unit (). The driving base unit () is arranged to drive the driven column () to rotate the driven column () and the door panel (). The driven column () extends above the driving base unit (). Method for installing a modular revolving door assembly. A revolving door assembly () comprising a drive unit () enclosed within the central column (). 11232. A modular revolving door assembly () for installation in an opening , comprising a central column () and at least one door panel () connected to the central column () and rotatably arranged around a central axis (X) , wherein{'b': 2', '4', '5, 'the central column () comprises a driven column () and a driving base unit (),'}{'b': 5', '6, 'the driving base unit () comprises a drive unit (),'}{'b': '5', 'the driving base unit () is arranged to be mounted to the bottom of the opening in level with or above a surrounding floor,'}{'b': 4', '5, 'the driven column () is mounted to the driving base unit (),'}{'b': 5', '4', '4', '3', '4, 'the driving base unit () is arranged to drive the driven column () to rotate the driven column () and the door panel () connected to the driven column () around said central axis (X), and'}{'b': 4', '5, 'the driven column () extends above the driving base unit ().'}24. A modular revolving door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the height of the driven column () is adaptable.31. A modular revolving door assembly according to or claim 1 , wherein the revolving door assembly () is freestanding.4613. A modular revolving door ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

EASY CLEANING GUIDING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140115824A1
Автор: Wei Wuxiang
Принадлежит: FOSHAN IDEAL CO., LTD.

An easy cleaning guiding assembly is provided comprising a clamping base provided with an opening and a clamping position, a guiding block being rotatably connected with the clamping base and provided with a clamping element. When the guiding assembly is in use, the guiding block is fixed on the clamping base by engagement of the clamping element in the clamping position, and a guiding channel is formed by the guiding block and the clamping base. The cleaning of the shower door would be very easy, and the operation and mounting is very convenient. 1. An easy cleaning guiding assembly , comprising{'b': 100', '102', '103, 'a clamping base () provided with an opening () and a clamping position (),'}{'b': 200', '100', '201, 'a guiding block () being rotatably connected with the clamping base () and provided with a clamping element (),'}{'b': 200', '100', '201', '103', '300', '200', '100, 'wherein when the guiding assembly is in use, the guiding block () is fixed on the clamping base () by engagement of the clamping element () in the clamping position (), and a guiding channel () is formed by the guiding block () and the clamping base ().'}2. The easy cleaning guiding assembly of claim 1 , wherein{'b': 104', '100, 'pin holes () are provided on both sides of the clamping base (),'}{'b': 202', '200, 'connecting pin holes () are provided on the guiding block (), and'}{'b': 200', '100', '203', '104', '202, 'the guiding block () is rotatably connected with the clamping base () by a pin () penetrating through the pin holes () and the connecting pin holes ().'}3. The easy cleaning guiding assembly of claim 2 , wherein{'b': 200', '210', '220', '210, 'the guiding block () comprises a rotating block () and a fixing block () connected with the rotating block (),'}{'b': 202', '210', '100', '211, 'the connecting pin holes () are provided on the rotating block () for rotatable connection of the rotating block and the clamping base (), and the rotating block has an obstructing element ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

PULLEY MECHANISM

Номер: US20150033502A1
Автор: Wei Wuxiang
Принадлежит: Ideal Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd.

A pulley mechanism is disclosed comprising a roller seat, a hanging supporter fixed to a door structure and connected to the roller seat with a first fastener, and at least one roller fixed to the roller seat to allow the roller seat to move slidably. The pulley mechanism further comprises an elastic element, and the roller seat comprises a first seat for supporting one end of the elastic element, whereas the hanging supporter comprises a second seat for supporting another end of the elastic element. The relative position of the roller seat and the hanging supporter can be adjusted by the first fastener and the elastic element disposed between the first seat and the second seat. 1. A pulley mechanism comprising a roller seat , a hanging supporter fixed to a door structure and connected to the roller seat with a first fastener , and at least one roller fixed to the roller seat to allow the roller seat to move slidably , wherein ,the pulley mechanism further comprises an elastic element, andthe roller seat comprises a first seat for supporting one end of the elastic element, whereas the hanging supporter comprises a second seat for supporting another end of the elastic element,wherein the relative position of the roller seat and the hanging supporter can be adjusted by the first fastener and the elastic element disposed between the first seat and the second seat.2. The pulley mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the roller seat comprises a flange claim 1 , whereas the hanging supporter comprises a groove matching with the first flange claim 1 , allowing the hanging supporter to be guided during its movement relative to the roller seat.3. The pulley mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the elastic element is a compression spring.4. The pulley mechanism of claim 3 , wherein the roller seat further comprises a guiding element disposed within the compression spring claim 3 , one end of the guiding element being fixed to the first seat or the second seat.5. The pulley mechanism of ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20150033503A1
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A front cable and a rear cable are wound about a drum, are made to change direction by being caught onto a front pulley and a rear pulley, respectively, disposed on a center rail, and are respectively connected to a guide roller unit at respective terminals. The closing cable section of the front cable is routed to the outside of the center rail, the corresponding terminal being connected to the guide roller unit farther rearward than a load roller, and the opening cable section of the rear cable is routed to inside the center rail, the corresponding terminal being connected to the guide roller unit. 1. A vehicle door opening/closing device comprising:a guide rail configured to be arranged on a quarter panel at a rear side of a door opening formed in a side portion of a vehicle body, wherein the guide rail is configured to extend in a front-rear direction and includes an inclined portion on a front end, and the inclined portion is inclined toward a vehicle interior;a guide roller member configured to be coupled to a vehicle door that opens and closes the door opening, wherein the guide roller member includes a roller that can roll on the guide rail;a drive member configured to be fixed to the vehicle body, wherein the drive member includes a drive source and a drum that is rotated and driven by the drive source;a front pulley and a rear pulley located at a front side and a rear side of the guide rail; anda cable wound around the drum and running along the front pulley and the rear pulley to change directions, wherein the cable includes two ends that are each coupled to the guide roller member;wherein a closing operation cable portion, which is a portion of the cable extending from the front pulley to the guide roller member, is located at an outer side of the guide rail, and a corresponding one of the ends is coupled to the guide roller member at the rear of the roller; andwherein an opening operation cable portion, which is a portion of the cable extending from the ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS PANEL FRAME

Номер: US20150033505A1
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A continuous panel frame, comprising: a support; at least two rail elements transversely arranged on the support; at least four sliding seats separately arranged on the rail elements; a sliding platform across arranged on the sliding seats, having at least four ends of the bottom edges fixed to the sliding seats and connected to a sliding power to linearly move on the rail elements; and a panel frame connected to the sliding platform by a hanging arm to be hanged and moved with the sliding platform. Thus the present invention can avoid dust in wet manufacturing processes, and enhance the precision of the continuous wet manufacturing processes 1. A continuous panel frame , comprising:a support;at least two rail elements transversely arranged on the support;at least four sliding seats separately arranged on the rail elements;a sliding platform across arranged on the sliding seats, having at least four ends of the bottom edges fixed to the sliding seats and connected to a sliding power to linearly move on the rail elements; anda panel frame connected to the sliding platform by a hanging arm to be hanged and moved with the sliding platform.2. The continuous panel frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sliding seat corresponding to a contact surface of the rail element has polymer composites materials.3. The continuous panel frame as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hanging arm in an L-shaped has a horizontal portion fixed to the sliding platform and a vertical portion fixed to the panel frame.4. The continuous panel frame as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the panel frame has a dust-proof cover. 1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to panel frame and more particularly to a continuous panel frame having rail elements sliding seats for continuously moving the vertical panel frame.2. Description of the Related ArtA conventional continuous panel frame for electroplating is shown in and comprises a plurality of parallel transverse bars each including an upper ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR COVERING THE LOWER GUIDED CHANNEL OF A DOOR

Номер: US20150033633A1
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A device for covering the lower guided channel of a door, said door () comprising a guided sheet () designed to slide along the length of a lower guided channel (). The device () is designed by a strip mechanism (), linked to the movement of the guided sheet (), which keeps the lower guided channel () covered. The strip mechanism () comprises a guide profile () designed to adjust in the lower guided channel (), which has an upper track (S) and a lower track (I); a first strip (A) with a first upper end (A) that may be connected to a first edge (A) designed to slide along the upper track (S), and a lower free end (A) designed to slide along the lower track (I); and a first terminal (A) joined to a first end () designed to enable the first strip (A) to return and slide. 1. A device for covering the lower guided channel of a door , said door being of the variety comprising a guided sheet designed to slide along the length of a lower guided channel , where said device is designed by a strip mechanism , linked to the movement of the guided sheet , which keeps the lower guided channel covered , wherein the strip mechanism comprises: an upper track,', 'and a lower track,, 'a guide profile designed to adjust in the lower guided channel, which has the following along its length a first upper end that may be connected to a first edge of the guided sheet, designed to slide along the upper track,', 'and a lower free end, designed to slide along the lower track, and, 'a first strip, which hasa first terminal joined to a first end of the guide profile, designed to enable the first strip to return and slide.2. The device for covering the lower guided channel of a door according to claim 1 , wherein the strip mechanism comprises: a second upper end that may be connected to a second edge of the guided sheet opposite to the first edge configured to slide along the upper track,', 'and a second lower free end, designed to slide along the lower track, and, 'a second strip, witha second ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

DOOR ACTUATORS, INTEGRATED DOOR ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DOOR ACTUATOR OF A TRANSIT VEHICLE

Номер: US20190031211A1
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The door actuator generally has a receiving structure having a door carriage path; a first coil assembly and a second coil assembly both being mounted to the receiving structure along a common coil assembly plane and being longitudinally spaced from one another along the door carriage path by a spacing distance; and a door carriage being slidingly received by the receiving structure, the door carriage having a plurality of alternate-pole magnets provided along a magnet plane being parallel and spaced apart from the coil assembly plane, the first and second coil assemblies being operable to move the door carriage back and forth between the two ends of the rail. 143-. (canceled)44. A door actuator , comprising:a receiving structure having a door carriage path;a first coil assembly and a second coil assembly, both being mounted to the receiving structure along a common coil assembly plane and being longitudinally spaced from one another along the door carriage path by a spacing distance; anda door carriage being slidingly received by the receiving structure, the door carriage having a plurality of alternate-pole magnets provided along a magnet plane being parallel and spaced apart from the coil assembly plane, the first and second coil assemblies being operable to move the door carriage back and forth between the two ends of the rail.45. The door actuator of claim 44 , wherein the spacing distance is at least one of equal and smaller than a length of the door carriage.46. The door actuator of claim 44 , wherein the spacing distance is at least six inches.47. The door actuator of claim 44 , wherein a length of the door carriage is about 18 inches.48. The door actuator of claim 44 , wherein each of the first and second coil assemblies has a coil casing and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart coils received in the coil casing.49. The door actuator of claim 48 , wherein an inter-coil spacing distance between two adjacent ones of the longitudinally spaced apart coils ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF INLINE CLOSURE AND CAPABLE OF USE WITH CORNER OPENINGS

Номер: US20220049531A1
Автор: Frankel Scott
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A sliding door system for inline closure of an opening in the wall of a structure, which may be a building or an item of furniture, for example, that includes a door panel, a guiderail assembly, and a guiderail coupled to the wall mount via a plurality of doubled-hinge assemblies that together serve to allow the guiderail to pivot towards and away from the wall, and includes a stop on the guiderail that serves as a catch, or cam, that causes a closing force on the door panel to be transferred to the double-hinge assemblies and to cause the door panel to be pulled into inline closure in the opening. 113-. (canceled)14. A sliding door system capable of an inline closure for a first opening in a rigid structure and having an associated open position and a closed position , the system comprising:a first door panel having a top portion and a bottom portion;a guiderail assembly comprising a guiderail and a plurality of hinge assemblies, each hinge assembly having a first hinge coupled to the guiderail and a second hinge coupled to the structure;one or more roller assemblies having an upper portion slidably coupled to the guiderail and a lower portion coupled to the top portion of the first door panel, thereby permitting the first door panel to slide along the guiderail in a first direction associated with opening of the first door panel, and in a second direction associated with closing of the first door panel; and a front stop coupled to the guiderail that engages with at least one of the roller assemblies in order to limit the extent to which the first door panel can slide along the guiderail in the second direction, and to operate as a catch that causes the hinge assemblies to pull the guiderail towards the structure, thereby pulling the first door panel into the plane of the first opening,wherein the first opening is adjacent to a second opening such that the first opening and the second opening meet at the corner of the structure, and wherein the system further ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR SHIELDED ENCLOSURES AND RELATED METHODS USING GLIDABLE SHIELDED WALLS

Номер: US20190032392A1
Автор: Cordes Marc
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Lightweight, glidable shielded components (e.g. doors) may be used in conjunction with accredited enclosures to provide electromagnetic, acoustic and CBR protection. 1. A closure system for an accredited enclosure comprising:a lightweight, glidable shielded component;a drive system for moving the component in a first direction to a position that covers an opening in an accredited enclosure.2. The closure system as in further comprising:a rail located at or above a top edge of the component; anda roller assembly connected to a top edge of the component and the rail.3. The closure system as in wherein the drive system comprises a coupling system.4. The closure system as in wherein the coupling system comprises a modified Halbach array.5. The closure system as in wherein the component comprises one or more integral layers of a lightweight shielding material and a dielectric material.6. The closure system as in wherein the component comprises one or more integral layers of a ballistic material.7. The closure system as in wherein the component is configured to attenuate one or more electromagnetic frequencies over the range of 20 MHz to 18 GHz.8. The closure system as in wherein the component is configured to provide 40 dB of passive sound attenuation.9. The closure system as in further comprising a second-axis claim 1 , closure control system operable to move the positioned component in a second direction to form a seal of the opening of the accredited enclosure.10. The closure system as in wherein the second-axis claim 9 , closure control system comprises an inflatable bladder.11. A method for closing an accredited enclosure comprising:using a drive system to move a lightweight, glidable shielded component in a first direction to a position that covers an opening in an accredited enclosure.12. The method as in wherein the drive system comprises a coupling system.13. The method as in wherein the coupling system comprises a modified Halbach array.14. The method as in ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

PANEL STORAGE SYSTEM AND DEVICES

Номер: US20200032508A1
Автор: Dickson Scott
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A wall panel storage system includes a looped element and a motor for driving the looped element. A plurality of spacers are attached to the looped element with at least one spacer of the plurality of spacers being configured to fit vertically or be inserted between a pair of panels to move a panel of the pair of panels into or out of a storage area along a storage track when the motor drives the looped element. 1. A wall panel storage system , comprising:a looped element;a motor for driving the looped element; anda plurality of spacers attached to the looped element with at least one spacer of the plurality of spacers being configured to fit vertically between a pair of panels to move a panel of the pair of panels into or out of a storage area along a storage track when the motor drives the looped element.2. The wall panel storage system of claim 1 , wherein each spacer between a first spacer and a last spacer of the plurality of spacers is configured to be inserted between a respective pair of panels.3. The wall panel storage system of claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to drive the looped element a fixed distance in a first direction to move at least one panel into the storage area claim 1 , and wherein the motor is further configured to drive the looped element the fixed distance in a second direction opposite the first direction to move the at least one panel out of the storage area.4. The wall panel storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a panel identification detector configured to detect an identifier on one or more panels that identifies the panel.5. The wall panel storage system of claim 1 , further comprising:a track switch including a connector track for connecting the storage track to a main track; and receive an indication that a first portion of a panel has passed the connector track along the main track for storage of the panel in the storage area; and', 'control the track switch to move the connector track to connect the storage track ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR ELEVATIONAL RAILS

Номер: US20200032565A1
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An articulated attachment assembly and a rail system and method of installation for rail installations in which there is an elevational change between vertical supports, in which the articulated attachment assembly eliminates the need for field mitering of components and provides instead a first articulated hinge assembly having a first mounting block to be attached to the first support, a second mounting block to be attached to the first rail connection block, and a hinge member to couple the second mounting block to the first mounting block and enable the second mounting block, the first rail connection block, and the rail to pivot together relative to the first mounting block and the first support. 1. A rail mounting apparatus for use with a rail having a first end to be attached to a first support and a second end to be attached to a second support , the rail mounting apparatus comprising:a first rail connection block sized and shaped to be attached to the first end of the rail; and a first mounting block to be attached to the first support;', 'a second mounting block to be attached to the first rail connection block; and', 'a hinge pin to couple the second mounting block to the first mounting block and enable the second mounting block, the first rail connection block, and the rail to pivot together relative to the first mounting block and the first support., 'a first articulated hinge assembly comprising2. The rail mounting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second rail connection block sized and shaped to be attached to the second end of the rail; and a first mounting block to be attached to the second support;', 'a second mounting block to be attached to the second rail connection block; and', 'a hinge pin to couple the second mounting block to the first mounting block and enable the second mounting block, the second rail connection block, and the rail to pivot together relative to the second support., 'a second articulated hinge assembly comprising3 ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

PUSH-PULL DOOR/WINDOW

Номер: US20200032567A1
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Disclosed is a sliding door or window. The sliding door or window includes a door/window frame, a swing fastening mechanism is disposed at a lower end of a side of the door/window frame, and a locking structure is mounted on an upper end of the side of the door/window frame. The swing fastening mechanism and the locking structure are each provided with a snakelike groove inside which a shaft operative to slide along a groove orientation is arranged. A handle disposed on the door/window frame is operative to drive the shaft to slide in the snakelike groove, thereby forcing the swing fastening mechanism or/and the locking structure to swing. 1. A sliding door or window , comprising: a door/window frame; a swing fastening mechanism , arranged on a lower end of a side of the door/window frame; and a locking structure , mounted on an upper end of the side of the door/window frame;wherein the swing fastening mechanism and the locking structure are each provided with a snakelike groove, and a shaft operative to slide along an orientation of the groove is arranged within the snakelike groove;wherein a handle disposed on the door/window frame is operative to drive the shaft to slide in the snakelike groove, which forces at least one of the swing fastening mechanism or the locking structure to swing.2. The sliding door or window of claim 1 , wherein the swing fastening mechanism comprises: a base claim 1 , configured to be fixedly connected to a door or window; and a pendulum member claim 1 , having a lower end hinged on the base; wherein an upper end of the pendulum member is provided with a snakelike groove claim 1 , a drive shaft is arranged through the snakelike groove and is slidable within the snakelike groove claim 1 , the drive shaft is connected to a sliding block which has an upper end drivingly connected to the handle of the door or window and which is operative to drive the drive shaft to slide in the snakelike groove thereby forcing the pendulum member to swing ...

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