Rolltor mit einem Torblatt in Gestalt eines flexiblen Behangs

Locking mechanism for swivel doors - has lever actuated latch engaging with upper or lower door frame

The locking mechanism is used for a rotating panel door opened or closed by a piston and cylinder unit. This locking mechanism can be used for automatically actuated doors and swing doors. Such a door can be opened in either direction. On top or bottom of the door panel is arranged a catch (18) which engages with the given horizontal edge (6) of the door panel (1, 2). This catch (18) has a V profile. The catch (18) is held at one end of a lever (19) which in turn is able to rotate about a horizontal axis (22) on the door frame (3). The other end of the lever engages with an actuator (20) for moving the lever and catch between the locking and releasing positions.

Scharnier und Tür mit Scharnier

Feuerschutzschiebetor

Feuerschutzschiebetor mit einem Torblatt (2), welches in einer Wandnische (3) an einer Seite einer Maueröffnung (1) positioniert ist und nach Auslösen einer Rückhalteeinrichtung (4) unter der Wirkung eines Schließgewichtes (5) in eine Schließstellung fährt, und einer Deckenschiene (6) zur Führung des Torblatts (2) in einer Deckennische (7) oberhalb der Maueröffnung (1), wobei die Wandnische (3) durch eine Wandklappe (9) und die Deckennische (7) durch eine Deckenklappe (10) verschlossen ist und wobei die Wandklappe (9) und die Deckenklappe (10) als Schwenkklappen ausgebildet sind, die nach Auslösen einer Feststelleinrichtung (11) selbsttätige Schwenkbewegungen ausführen, um den Fahrweg des Torblatts (2) freizugeben, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bewegungsabfolge der Deckenklappe (10), der Wandklappe (9) und der auf das Torblatt (2) wirkenden Rückhalteeinrichtung (4) mechanisch gekoppelt ist.

Magnetically supported sliding industrial door with magnetic linear drive with a line of comb teeth with a whole number of coils

A magnetically supported sliding industrial door has a magnetic linear drive with a permanently excited magnetic support system and linear drive. The assembly has a line of permanent magnets of alternating polarity and a line of hard or soft supports and guides. The linear drive consists of a line of coils alternating with the row of magnets. The drive has a line of comb teeth with a whole number of coils.

Schiebetür mit einem kombinierten magnetischen Trag- und Antriebssystem mit mindestens einer Magnetreihe

Schiebetür mit einem kombinierten magnetischen Trag- und Antriebssystem für mindestens einen Türflügel, mit einer permanent erregten magnetischen Trageinrichtung, die mindestens eine in Antriebsrichtung in bestimmten Abständen abwechselnd polarisiert magnetisierte Magnetreihe (1, 1e, 1f), mindestens ein in anziehender Kraftwirkung mit mindestens einer der mindestens einen Magnetreihe stehendes weichmagnetisches Tragelement und ein Führungselement (3) aufweist, das einen bestimmten spaltförmigen Abstand zwischen der mindestens einen Magnetreihe (1, 1e, 1f) und dem Tragelement gewährleistet, und einer Linear-Antriebseinheit, die mindestens eine aus mehreren Einzelspulen (7) bestehende Spulenanordnung (7, 7a-c) aufweist, die bei entsprechender Ansteuerung der Einzelspulen (7, 7a-c) eine Wechselwirkung mit der mindestens einen Magnetreihe (1, 1e, 1f) bewirkt, die Vorschubkräfte hervorruft, wobei das Tragelement aus Spulenkernen (12a-c) oder Polschuhen (18, 19) der Einzelspulen (7, 7a-c) der ...

Schließmechanismus und Antriebsvorrichtung für ein Feuerschutztor sowie damit versehenes Feuerschutztor

Antriebsvorrichtung (14) für ein Feuerschutztor (10), mit:einem Schließmechanismus (24), der einen Mitnehmer (52) zum Mitnehmen eines Feuerschutztorflügels (18) in eine Schließstellung, eine Vorspanneinrichtung zum Vorspannen des Mitnehmers (52) in die Schließstellung, eine Arretiereinrichtung, die den Mitnehmer (52) in einer Öffnungsstellung (13) entgegen der Vorspannung der Vorspanneinrichtung arretiert und zum Schließen des Feuerschutztors (10) im Brandfall lösbar ist, und eine Torantriebsnotentriegelungsbetätigungseinrichtung (50) aufweist, undeinem Torantrieb (26) zum automatischen Antreiben des Feuerschutztorflügels (18) bei mittels der Arretiereinrichtung arretiertem Mitnehmer (52), wobei der Torantrieb (26) ein an den Feuerschutztorflügel (18) anzuschließendes Torantriebsabtriebselement (36), ein Motorantriebsaggregat (32) und eine Torantriebsnotentriegelung (40) zum Entkoppeln des Torantriebsabtriebselements des Torantriebs (26) von dem Motorantriebsaggregat (32) aufweist undwobei ...

Improvements in domestic greenhouses

Moveable barrier operator multi-technique excess force avoidance apparatus and method

A movable barrier operator uses 11 a first technique to prevent an excess application of force during controlled movement of a movable barrier 43 and at least a second technique 12 to similarly prevent an excess application of force during such movement. Both techniques can then be utilized to determine 13 when an application of excess force may occur and not be reasonably avoided and either stop or reverse the barrier motor accordingly. In one embodiment, two techniques can be used to detect force as applied during movement of the movable barrier and such information can be used to determine whether applied force is being reliably indicated. In another embodiment, travel limit information, travel information and travel history information are utilized to assess whether normal operation of the movable barrier operator should be over-ridden due to a possibly expression of undue force.

SEITENSEKTIONALTOR

A door leaf moves along a preset track between opening and closing positions and has a number of panels (3) interconnected so as to swivel on axles (6) running crosswise to the preset track. A rail (5',5'',5''') guides the panels along the preset track. Panels carry a locking element to engage a stationary counter element or to insert in it when the door is closed.

JOINT WORK FOR PLATES AND APPLICATION TO SEKTIONALTORE.

FALTTUERE WITH MORE FLEXIBLE FUELLUNG.

Door with articulated cam

DRUM AND CABLE MECHANISM FOR OPENING/CLOSING GREENHOUSE VENT

INDUSTRIAL DOOR SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO AN IMPACT

An impact sensing system for a powered roll-up door combines an electrical switch and a breakaway coupling. To avoid damage or injury resulting from the door's roll-up curtain accidentally closing upon an obstacle or something striking the curtain, the breakaway coupling responds to such a collision by breaking away, which releases a lower portion of the curtain from between its two vertical guide tracks. Each breakaway coupling includes a set of electrical contacts that make or break in response to the coupling breaking away. When the curtain's lower portion becomes effectively derailed from its guide track, the electrical contacts disable continued operation of the door to prevent the door's drive motor from jamming the curtain. In some embodiments, the breakaway coupling is releasably held together by way of magnetic attraction between two coupling segments, with one electrical contact on each segment to comprise one set of functional contacts.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR FOLDING DOOR

A suspension system for a heavy duty industrial door has a double guide track system which provides smoother operation and resistance to jamming due to the effects of wind or negative air pressure. Respective guide tracks can be disposed at 90.degree. angles, and a similarly designed support carriage having a pair of traveling support devices disposed at right angles engage each of the guide tracks for supporting associated sections of a flexible door. The suspension system according to the invention is particularly adapted for use with folding industrial doors which comprise a series of overlapping flexible plastic strips which depend from hinged rack sections.

IMPACTABLE DOOR

An industrial sliding door has one or more panel assemblies, each panel assembly having a track panel secured to a header and a swinging panel hinged at the inner edge of the track panel to pivot in either direction about a vertical axis if the swinging panel is impacted by a vehicle such as a fork lift. Both panels can also pivot in at least one direction about a horizontal axis. A rail mounted stationary relative to the doorway at the lower edge of the door holds the lower edge of the door in proximity to the doorway and is disengagable if the door is hit from the opposite side, to permit the door panel assembly to swing about the horizontal axis away from the doorway. The swinging panel is held by a detent in the plane of the track panel in a normal position.

ARTICULATED MINE DOOR OPENING MECHANISM

A method of opening a mine door leaf installed in a mine passageway having a high pressure zone and a low pressure zone. The method includes the steps of operating a variable-throw crank mechanism in a first configuration having a first crank length to apply a first force to the mine door leaf to move at a first speed, operating the variable-throw crank mechanism in a second configuration having a second crank length less than the first crank length to apply a second force greater than the first force to the mine door leaf to move at a second speed slower than the first speed, and using a resistance pressure associated with the high and low pressure zones in the mine passageway to convert the variable-throw crank mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration.

PANEL HINGE SYSTEM FOR SECTIONAL DOORS

SYSTEME D'ARTICULATION DE PANNEAUX ET APPLICATION AUX PORTES SECTIONNELLES L'invention concerne un système d'articulation de deux panneaux du type comprenant une charnière flexible (4) et des profilés (1, 2 ; 3) de bordure de panneaux conformés pour maintenir ladite charnière flexible. Selon l'invention, la charnière flexible (4) est composée d'un boudin central (13), agencé au voisinage du plan médian des panneaux, et de deux ailes (14, 15) adaptées pour s'encliqueter dans les profilés de bordure ; ces derniers comprennent des logements (L1, L2) permettant cet encliquetage et des surfaces de guidage (Sx, Sc ; Sax, Sac, AL) agencées de part et d'autre du plan médian des panneaux, en vue de guider leur pivotement autour d'un axe de rotation passant par le boudin central de la charnière flexible. L'invention peut en particulier s'appliquer pour réaliser des portes sectionnelles.

OVERLAPPING SEAL FOR INSULATED FOLDING DOOR

Fensterfeststeller.

Einrichtung zur automatischen Betätigung von Lüftungsklappen oder Fenstern in Abhängigkeit vom Wind

Zahnstangenwinde mit motorischem Antrieb

Aus scharnierartig miteinander verbundenen Abschnitten zusammengesetzte Schiebetüre

Automatische Betätigungsvorrichtung für Fensterflügel, insbesondere von Triebbeeten und Gewächshäusern

BETAETIGUNGSVORRICHTUNG FUER DACHLUEFTUNGSKLAPPEN.

Zahnstangentrieb, insbesondere zum Öffnen und Schliessen von Klappfenstern

Ausstellvorrichtung für schwenkbar gelagerte Lüftungsflügel, insbesondere von Gewächshäusern

Ausstellvorrichtung für Fenster- oder Wandteile

Betätigungsvorrichtung für Ausstellfenster, insbesondere für Lüftungsfenster von Gewächshäusern

Actuator with a pressure cylinder and its method of manufacture

The thermally functioning actuator consists of a pressure cylinder comprising a tube (10), two end closure parts (11, 12) each fixed to one end of this tube, a body of liquefiable material housed in this tube between the said closure elements, and a piston (15) passing through a passage made in the closure part (12) and extending into the liquefiable material. During assembly, the body of liquefiable material is arranged in the tube between the closure elements and bearing against the latter, while at least one of the said closure elements is not fixed to the tube, so that the body of liquefiable material determines the distance separating the closure elements, the latter being fixed to the tube by folding down the peripheral edge (21, 22) of the ends of the latter inwards. ...

Side door in hinging sections travelling on overhead rail

The side door is in sections (1) hinging together on a vertical axes and guided in a rail (3) at the top as they travel between the open and shut positions. At the bottom, a guide is formed by blocks (8) at intervals, and which engage in a guide rail (7) in the underside of the sections. The blocks can be fixed to a bar (9) fixed onto the floor, while a brush (10) on the rail works against the bar. The overhead rail can accommodate rollers (2) in pairs, symmetrically mounted on a hanger bracket (6).

LOWER LINK GATES, HAVING HINGED ROLLER HOLDER

ROLL DOOR, WITH DOOR LEAF IN THE FORM OF FLEXIBLE CURTAIN

DISPOSITIF POUR LE DECLENCHEMENT DE L'OUVERTURE D'UN OU PLUSIEURS VANTAUX DANS UNE ENCEINTE A TEMPERATURE CONTROLEE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF POUR LE DECLENCHEMENT DE L'OUVERTURE D'UN OU PLUSIEURS VANTAUX, VOLET OU PORTE DANS UNE ENCEINTE DONT LA TEMPERATURE AMBIANTE DOIT, POUR DES RAISONS DE SURVIE D'ANIMAUX, DE PLANTES OU DE PERSONNES, RESTER DANS DES LIMITES ACCEPTABLES. CE DISPOSITIF EST CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPREND UN BRAS DE LEVIER SUSCEPTIBLE D'ACTIONNER PERIODIQUEMENT EN FONCTION DES VARIATIONS DE TEMPERATURE DANS L'ENCEINTE, LE OU LES VANTAUX. LE BRAS DE LEVIER EST MAINTENU OU LIBERE PAR UN CONTREPOIDS D'UN RECIPIENT 9, DONC L'EAU S'ECHAPPE OU SE REMPLIT, L'ENTREE OU LA SORTIE DE L'EAU EST CONTROLEE PAR ELECTROVANNE PILOTEE PAR SONDE THERMOSTATIQUE.

Driving device for opening and closing a door.

SLIDING SHUTTER FOR OCCULTING OPENINGS OF FACADES IN RESIDENTIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

Profile for use in safety sealing device utilized to detect contact of e.g. person with sectional door of industrial building, has walls extended to upper end of profile and including thickness greater than that of tubular section

L'invention concerne un profilé (3) en matériau élastiquement déformable, comportant: - une section tubulaire (313) dans sa partie inférieure ; - des première et deuxième ailettes (331,332) s'étendant de biais en-dessous de la section tubulaire, depuis des bords opposés de cette section tubulaire, l'épaisseur des première et deuxième ailettes étant inférieure à l'épaisseur de la section tubulaire ; - des première et deuxième parois (321,322), s'étendant de biais au-dessus de la section tubulaire jusqu'à l'extrémité supérieure du profilé, depuis des bords opposés de cette section tubulaire, l'épaisseur des première et deuxième parois étant supérieure à l'épaisseur de la section tubulaire.

MULTITECHNIQUES APPARATUS AND PROCESS TO AVOID the APPLICATION Of an EXCESSIVE FORCE IN a MOBILE ACTUATOR OF BARRIER

L'invention concerne un actionneur de barrière mobile qui utilise (11) une première technique pour empêcher l'application d'une force excessive au cours d'un mouvement commandé d'une barrière mobile, et au moins une seconde technique (12) pour empêcher similairement l'application d'une force excessive au cours de ce mouvement. Les deux techniques peuvent alors être utilisées pour déterminer (13) le moment où l'application d'une force excessive peut néanmoins apparaître et ne pas être évitée de façon raisonnable. Domaine d'application: commande de barrière mobile telle que des portes de garages, des volets roulants, etc.

Device allowing displacement for automatic adjustment of the leaves of snuffboxes of greenhouses

Fjädermottagningskron för en fjäderände hos en spiralformad torsionsfjäder

High speed folding door

A multi-section folding door includes first and second sets of vertically aligned panels with the panels in each set coupled together in an edge overlapping manner. Each of the panels is suspended from a support bracket attached to the panel's upper edge, with each of the brackets coupled to and suspended from a track by means of a respective trolley. A drive arrangement displaces the trolleys permitting the first and second sets of panels to be displaced toward or away from each other in closing or opening the folding door relative to an opening in a wall. Attached to an upper edge of each panel is an elongated flexible loop which is inserted in a lower slot of a respective support bracket along the length thereof. An elongated cord comprised of a hard material is inserted in the loop and positioned along the length thereof to maintain the loop securely coupled to and suspended from the support bracket. Breakaway coupling is provided along the full length of the overlapping edges of adjacent ...

Movable barrier operator multi-technique excess force avoidance apparatus and method

A movable barrier operator can use (11) a first technique to prevent an excess application of force during controlled movement of a movable barrier (43) and at least a second technique (12) to similarly prevent an excess application of force during such movement. Both techniques can then be utilized to determine (13) when an application of excess force may nevertheless occur and not be reasonably avoided. In one embodiment, two techniques (21 and 22) can be used to detect force as applied during movement of the movable barrier and such information can be used to determine (23) whether applied force is being reliably indicated. In another embodiment, travel limit information (51), travel information (52) and travel history information (53) are utilized to assess whether normal operation of the movable barrier operator should be over-ridden (54) due to a possibly expression of undue force.

Rack bar control, especially for actuating windows

... 1. Rack drive, particularly for the actuation of window is rotatably mounted pinion (7) or a drive shaft (20) which is rigidly connected to the pinion (7) and having a rack (11, 11') held in engagement with the pinion by means of a guide part pivotable about the pinion axis, characterized in that the bearing housing (1) has an arcuate inner bearing face (10, 34) which is equiaxial with the pinion (7), and in that the guide part is constructed as a freely slideable supporting member (13, 29) fitted between the back of the rack (11, 11') and the inner bearing face (10', 34).

HIGH-SPEED FOLDING GATE

Ein Falttor (100) weist zwei flügelartige Falttorelemente (10, 20) auf, wobei ein erstes um eine Schwenkachse (I) drehbar gelagert ist und das zweite Falttorelement (20) an einer Seite um eine Achse (II), die parallel zur Schwenkachse (I) verläuft, beweglich mit dem ersten Falttorelement (10) verbundenen ist und an einer zweiten Seite entlang eines Führungselements (30) verschieb- und verschwenkbar geführt ist. Ferner ist ein Antrieb vorgesehen, der dazu ausgebildet ist, zum Öffnen und Schließen des Falttors (100) das erste Falttorelement (10) um die Schwenkachse (I) zu schwenken, wobei der Antrieb einen Zahnkranz (40) sowie ein motorgetriebenes, mit dem Zahnkranz (40) zusammenwirkendes Ritzel (45) aufweist, wobei eine der beiden Antriebskomponenten (40, 45) an einem Lagerpunkt für das erste Falttorelement (10) und die andere Antriebskomponente (40, 45) an dem ersten Falttorelement (10) angeordnet ist und wobei der Zahnkranz (40) und das Ritzel (45) derart zusammenwirken, dass das Ritzel ...

ПОДЪЕМНЫЙ МЕХАНИЗМ И ПОДЪЕМНАЯ ДВЕРЬ, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ЭТИМ МЕХАНИЗМОМ

Подъемный механизм для вертикально поднимаемой двери содержит барабан (32), установленный на валу (30), приводимом во вращение посредством двигателя, и собирающий на себе подъемный трос (28). Кроме того, у подъемного механизма имеется выключатель, предназначенный для остановки двигателя при уменьшении натяжения подъемного троса. Данный выключатель функционально связан с барабаном и имеет стержень (52), который упирается в сходящий с барабана подъемный трос, изменяя его траекторию. Подъемный трос удерживает указанный выключатель в первом положении до тех пор, пока натяжение троса превышает заданное пороговое значение, причем двигатель при этом функционирует нормально. Когда натяжение подъемного троса падает ниже заданного порогового значения (например, в результате обрыва), выключатель перемещается во второе положение, отключая двигатель. Выключатель выполнен с возможностью перемещения из первого положения во второе посредством поворота вокруг поворотного пальца (54), причем указанный поворот ...

ПОДЪЕМНЫЙ МЕХАНИЗМ И ПОДЪЕМНАЯ ДВЕРЬ, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ЭТИМ МЕХАНИЗМОМ

Подъемный механизм для вертикально поднимаемой двери содержит барабан (32), установленный на валу (30), приводимом во вращение посредством двигателя, и собирающий на себе подъемный трос (28). Кроме того, у подъемного механизма имеется выключатель, предназначенный для остановки двигателя при уменьшении натяжения подъемного троса. Данный выключатель функционально связан с барабаном и имеет стержень (52), который упирается в сходящий с барабана подъемный трос, изменяя его траекторию. Подъемный трос удерживает указанный выключатель в первом положении до тех пор, пока натяжение троса превышает заданное пороговое значение, причем двигатель при этом функционирует нормально. Когда натяжение подъемного троса падает ниже заданного порогового значения (например, в результате обрыва), выключатель перемещается во второе положение, отключая двигатель. Выключатель выполнен с возможностью перемещения из первого положения во второе посредством поворота вокруг поворотного пальца (54), причем указанный поворот ...

Rolltueraehnliche Einrichtung

Method for providing a braking system for heavy vertically moving motor driven industrial doors by compression of elastic tires on tooth-mounted wheels at the movement limit, with improved safety and over-travel prevention

A vertically moving door has a motor driven worm wheel (2) attached which engages a toothed bar (3) along the edge or edges of the opening to raise or lower the door. A rubber-tired wheel (4) is fitted to top of each tooth and has a larger diameter than the tooth width. The worm is biased by a spring (6) to have a gap (H) during running but the gap closes when a limiting condition is reached compressing the rubber on the wheels to bring the teeth surfaces in contact, providing a braking action.

Control device with integrated gas return spring for a closable flap arranged in an opening

The flap is especially a dome light, sloping skylight, etc., the adjusting element being filled with an expansion medium and containing an integrated gas return spring. The control device according to the invention with integrated gas return spring is different from the known devices especially in that an adjustable restoring force can be integrated into the control device, without the known disadvantages e.g. of external or internal coil springs, arising. The further advantageous effect of the present invention is that the required fatigue strength of the device due to the integrated gas spring is of the same order of magnitude as the device without corresponding return springs.

Movable barrier operator multi-technique excess force avoidance apparatus and method

Doors

A pair of doors (11, 12) which are mounted on fillet plates (5) are preferably of a flexible transparent plastics material with a steel reinforcing strip (13) extending along the upper edge and down an angled edge (14) provided at the upper corner of the door (11, 13) which is remote from the joint line (15) of the two doors. Hinges are provided between each door (11, 12) and its respective fillet plate (5) with the axis (18) of the hinge pin in each case extending parallel to the angled edge (14) of the door and at an angle of approximately 11 DEG to the vertical. Due to the inclined hinge axes, the doors (11, 12) will not merely swing when opened but will be raised and when released from an open position will move to the closed position under the action of their own weight. ...

Improvements relating to temperature control of greenhouses or other enclosures

... 523,500. Ventilating greenhouses and other enclosures. TUCKER, H. Jan. 9, 1939, No. 727. [Class 137] In apparatus for the control of temperature in greenhouses or other enclosures by ventilation, a hinged panel 1 is connected by a system of links and levers 2 to 11 to a collar 12 adjustably mounted on a rod 13. This rod forms part of an automatic control device 15 comprising an electric motor 17 which causes the rod 13 to move in a guide 14, and a thermostatic element 18 controlling the motor. The adjustable thermostatic relay effects the rotation of the motor shaft in one or the other direction in the event of the temperature of the enclosure rising above or falling below the predetermined temperature for which the relay device has been set.

ON AN IMPACT REACTION INDUSTRIAL DOOR SYSTEM

SEKTIONALTOR

Roof ventilation with greenhouses

DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING, IN PARTICULAR FOR OPENING AND REASONING OF ELEMENTS

PANTOGRAPHSCHRAUBENHEBER FÜR FENSTER

INDUSTRIAL GATE

PANTOGRAPHSCHRAUBENHEBER FÜR FENSTER

SEITENSEKTIONALTOR

FOLDING GATE.

MORE PANTOGRAPHSCHRAUBENHEBER FOR WINDOWS

HINGE AND DOOR WITH HINGE

Operating device for roof ventilation flaps, in particular for greenhouses

RELEASE DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURER ROLL GATES AND FOR IT SUITABLE METHOD

SEKTIONALTOR

Rack jack with motor drive

Industrial door system responsive to an impact

A panel for green-house and a ventilation system using the same

DOOR SYSTEMS TO INDICATE THE STATUS OF DOOR OPERATIONS

Abstract Example methods and systems to indicate the status of door operations are disclosed. An example door system includes a door panel having a leading edge to be moved in a travel direction between an open position and a closed position relative to the doorframe. The door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position. The door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position. The example door system also includes a series of lights distributed along the travel direction proximate the doorframe. The example door system further includes a controller to switch the lights between a first state and a second state to provide a visual effect of movement corresponding to the operating status of the door system.

Roller shutter having a door leaf in the form of a flexible curtain

The invention relates to a roller shutter (100), in particular a high-speed roller shutter, having: a door leaf (110) in the form of a flexible curtain, lateral guides, in which lateral edges of the door leaf (110) are received, and a drive (140) which generates a driving force for driving the door leaf (110), wherein the door leaf (110) has an elastically designed terminating element (112) on a forward edge, which tensions the lateral guides by means of laterally attached transverse force components. Said roller shutter (100) is in particular characterized in that the driving force of the drive (140) engages on the terminating element (112) of the door leaf (110) and provides the laterally attached transverse force components for tensioning the terminating element (112) of the door leaf (110) and a tension force component, substantially directed in the movement direction of the door leaf (110), for closing the door leaf (110). An improved roller shutter (100) is thus achieved, which has ...

DOOR LOWERING MECHANISM AND METHOD

CONTROLLER FOR A DOOR OPERATOR

A controller for controlling a motor and other functions in a commercial door or barrier operator is described. The controller includes a unique motor start circuit for starting an AC motor which employs two dual-pole-dual-throw (DPDT) relays for activating the start coil in combination with a single triac for activating the main coil of the motor, eliminating dV/dt sensitivity. A motor start control for a door or barrier operator includes a speed governor integrated onto the controller for detecting when to shut off AC power to the start coil in a single phase motor. The integrated speed governor uses an RPM sensor for detecting the speed of the operator's limit shaft coupled to software run by the processor. Switches for operating open, close, stop and learn functions are located on the controller to facilitate installation, maintenance and programming by a service provider at the door operator. In addition, a cycle counter provides a warning when the number of barrier movements equals ...

Device ensuring the automatic raising of the shutters of ventilation of greenhouses and others

MULTI-PURPOSE PROFILE, SOCIETY [...] MECHANISM USING SAID PROFILE AND CLAMPS WITH SUCH A MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING THE DOORS OF VENTILATION.

Le profilé (10) comprend une gorge longitudinale (11) dont P est le plan de symétrie, ladite gorge étant délimitée, d'une part, par une paroi de fond (111) longitudinale prolongée par deux parois latérales longitudinales (110), ladite paroi de fond étant perpendiculaire au plan géométrique P, le profilé comprenant un retour longitudinal (120) prolonge chaque paroi latérale vers le plan P, les retours (120) que présente ledit profilé sont écartés l'un de l'autre, chaque retour (120) présente, en regard de l'autre, une lèvre longitudinale (121), les deux dites lèvres (121) délimitant en combinaison l'une avec l'autre, une ouverture longitudinale, chaque lèvre longitudinale est prolongée par un premier flanc longitudinal (122), parallèle à la paroi de fond, ce premier flanc est prolongé à angle droit en direction d'un plan géométrique P1 contenant la face extrados de la paroi de fond, par un second flanc (130). le profilé (10) peut servir notamment d'armature transversale d'une serre. On peut ...

Flap-hinge for greenhouse clad by flexible sheet - uses sleeve of half round channel fixed to complementary pressed end flap frame tube

Industry door impact detecting method, involves disconnecting activating unit of door by intensity measuring device, when received signal intensity value is greater than fixed value

Procédé de détection d'un choc subi par une porte, en particulier une porte industrielle munie d'organes d'actionnement automatique ainsi que de rideaux ou de battants souples. On monte sur les rideaux ou les battants de la porte au moins un élément raidisseur équipé d'organes à effet piézoélectrique susceptibles de délivrer un signal électrique en réponse à une déformation mécanique, on transmet ce signal à un appareil de mesure de l'intensité de celui-ci, et on débranche les organes d'actionnement automatique de la porte lorsque l'intensité du signal reçu par l'appareil de mesure est supérieure à une valeur de seuil prédéterminée, de façon à la transférer du mode de fonctionnement automatique normal dans un mode de fonctionnement de sécurité.

INDUSTRIAL DOOR

An industrial door is defined by at least one leaf (4) , which is movable between an opening position and a closing position of the industrial door under the thrust of a conveying device (12) provided with a carriage (13) movable along a corresponding guide (8) under the thrust of a motor (20a) mounted on the carriage (13) itself .

Impact-resistant overhead door

A multi-section overhead door having an impact-proof bottom panel for improved safety and durability is disclosed. The door is displaced vertically along parallel tracks to which it is coupled by means of rollers. Impact with the bottom panel of the door when in a raised position results in the disengagement of the track rollers from the bottom panel and the displacement of the bottom panel from alignment with the tracks. With the impact force removed, the bottom panel resumes its original position between the tracks to which it can be remounted by conveniently repositioning the track rollers thereon. The bottom panel includes front and rear rubber surfaces with a urethane filler therebetween and a flexible bottom nosing seal.

Rain-actuated control for covering systems

A rain-actuated control for covering systems makes it possible to obtain a device capable of automatically closing open coverings in the event of rain. The device must be simple and easy to mount in existing installations. The rain-actuated control comprises a sensor consisting of two electrodes (1,15) with an intermediate layer of glass (13) and air (29) which functions as a capacitor. When rain is deposited (30) on the glass, the dielectric constant of the glass is changed, and signals are generated, which cause the control system to close the covering system. Automobile windows and automobile bodies can be used advantageously as elements of the capacitor.

Sectional gate

Roller shutter door A sectional door is of the tambour type. It is surrounded by a frame profile within the door opening and comprises a sheet formed by horizontal, mutually parallel and articulated, linked sections. The door has a sealing strip around the frame profile, which is adjustable. Preferably, the sealing strips are located on the horizontal upper and both vertical sides of the door opening. The strip is one-piece and may have a tubular profile. In the sealing region it has a Q-shaped cross section. The seal has a covering strip which may be rubber. There is a further seal between the frame and the door opening which is made of ethylene-propylene (EPDM) foam rubber and has a rectangular profile.

NEW SWING DOOR WITH ROTARY-TRANSLATORY DOOR LEAF MOVEMENT

Schnellentriegelungsmechanismus für Industrietür

Steuervorrichtung für einen Türschließer

Eine Steuervorrichtung zur Steuerung eines Motors und anderer Funktionen in einem kommerziellen Tür- oder Barrieren-Schließer wird beschrieben. Die Steuervorrichtung enthält eine Motorstartschaltung zum Starten eines Wechselstrom-Motors, welche zwei Doppelpol-Doppelschluß-Relais (DPDT) verwendet, um die Startspule zu aktivieren, kombiniert mit einem einzigen Triac zur Aktivierung der Hauptspule des Motors, wodurch eine dV/dt-Empfindlichkeit beseitigt wird. Eine Motorstartsteuerung für einen Tür- oder Barrieren-Schließer enthält einen Geschwindigkeitsregler, der auf der Steuervorrichtung integriert ist, um zu erfassen, wann der Wechselstrom zur Startspule beim Einphasenmotor abgeschaltet werden soll. Der integrierte Geschwindigkeitsregler verwendet einen Drehzahl-Sensor zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit der Grenzwelle des Schließers, gekoppelt mit Software, welche von dem Prozessor betrieben wird. Schalter zur Betätigung von Öffnen-, Schließ-, Anhalte- und Lern-Funktionen befinden sich auf ...

Vorrichtung zur Betaetigung von Treibhausfenstern

Break contact heating device has heat sensitive constructional unit, drive mechanism and opening mechanics, with break contact heating element, break contact heating element has warmth producing element

The device (11,12) has a heat sensitive constructional unit, a drive mechanism (4,6) and opening mechanism, with a break contact heating element. The break contact heating element has a warmth producing element, which can be mounted in the proximity of the heat sensitive construction unit of the thermal opening device (2). A current supply is provided for the supply of current to the break contact heating element, and a switching device for switching the current on and off. An independent claim is also included for the thermal break contact devices for automatic temperature-dependent opening of windows.

Monitoring/control device for automatic doors, windows and vehicular entry/exit equipment

This invention relates to a monitoring/control device 3 for connection to automated pedestrian/industrial doors, windows, and vehicular entry/exit equipment and is capable of sending and receiving communications via wireless technology to provide remote control and telemetry. Multiple inputs/outputs 6-11 may be provided and a battery back-up 2 may be incorporated. The monitoring device may include people counting sensors and may allow monitoring/control by a service provider 13 or security services 14.

Sectional door with pinch resistant hinge between door sections

Movable barrier operator multi-technique excess force avoidance apparatus and method

Monitoring/control device for connection to automated pedestrian doors, windows and automated vehicular entry/exit equipment

Temperature responsive control devices

A temperature responsive control device such as may be fitted to a ventilator for a greenhouse comprising two pivoted members 1, 11 one of which (1) supports a load and operating means including an SME (Shape Memory Effect) element which changes its shape within a transition temperature range to cause the member which supports the load to pivot with respect to the other member. The SME element may be in the form of a coil spring 45 surrounding a damper mechanism 37, 53. When the temperature rises, the spring 45 applies a force to the spring seat 49 and a thrust pivot 55 to move one of the two pivoted members (11) about its pivot pin 9 to open the ventilator. ...

Rack, in particular to open and latches of air rag, glasshouse windows od.dgl.

SEITENSEKTIONALTOR

CONTROL DRIVE FOR WINDOW, IN PARTICULAR FOLDING WINDOW.

HINGE FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS, IN PARTICULAR FOR PENDULUM DOORS OF THE FOODSTUFFS INDUSTRY

PROCEDURE AND MECHANISM FOR THE ANIMAL FEEDING IN A FODDER CAGE

Controller for a door operator

Door operator system

RELEASE MECHANISM FOR INDUSTRIAL DOORS AND A METHOD FOR PROVIDING SEPARATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL DOOR

An improved release mechanism for use in combination with an industrial door and a method for providing separation of an industrial door, which includes an extension member extending across the doorway opening when the door is in its doorway blocking positions, the releasing mechanism including a roller mounted for movement with the extension member, and a track including a guideway for receiving the roller and guiding it during normal door operation, the roller and track being movable relative to each other upon application of a breakaway force to the extension member, thereby allowing the roller to escape from the track when a breakaway force is applied to the extension member, the breakaway force being defined as a force that has a component perpendicular to the plane of the door above a certain magnitude.

Automatic door opener

A door opener for opening a door having an external surface comprises a screw mounted for rotary motion and a carriage mounted on the screw such that rotation of the screw causes motion of the carriage along the screw. A motor rotates the screw. An actuator arm has a first end and a second end, where the actuator arm is operatively connected to the carriage such that movement of the carriage causes the actuator arm to move between a retracted position where the door is closed and an extended position where the door is open. The first end of the actuator arm is in contact with but not connected to the external surface of the door such that the first end of the actuator arm rides over the external surface of the door.

Hinge Joint

The invention is a hinge having a first joint part, a second joint part and at least one articulated axle element. A locking device selectively locks the first joint part relative to the second joint part. A basic element is arranged at the first joint part. A holding device having at least one articulated axle seat is arranged at the second joint part. The articulated axle element is arranged at the articulated axle seat, and is arranged at the basic element. The locking device has at least one first clamping plane arranged at the articulated axle element, and a first clamping element arranged at the holding device. The first clamping element comprises a second clamping plane. The first clamping plane is located at the second clamping plane to lock the first joint part in relation to the second joint part ( 3 ).

Mechanical gate opener for livestock chutes

A mechanical gate opener is used to activate an opening mechanism for a livestock chute. The gate opener includes a weight, an elevating mechanism for lifting the weight to a set height, and a delay mechanism for extending the time from when the weight is released from the set height to when the weight strikes an actuator for the gate opening mechanism. One embodiment of the gate opener includes a diverter for diverting the released weight to prevent the weight from striking the actuator and initiating the gate opening.

Shower door hinge assembly

A hinge assembly includes a first hinged body, a pivot pin assembly, and a second hinged body. The first hinged body includes a channel. The pivot pin assembly includes a pin body configured to slideably engage the channel. The pivot pin assembly may be translated within the channel and adjustably secured along the channel. The pin body includes a downwardly extending pin. The second hinged body comprises a pin aperture configured to cooperatively receive the pin. The first hinged body and the second hinged body are configured to hingedly pivot along a hinge axis defined by the pin when the pin is received in the pin aperture. The pin body may include a pin body aperture configured to receive an alignment fastener such that the pin body may be tilt adjusted relative to the first hinged body.

HINGE

A hinge having a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The second hinge part has a hinge pin to which the first hinge part is connected for movement relative to the second hinge part about a hinge axis between a closed position. An over-close mechanism is provided comprising a catch member on the second hinge part arranged to co-operate with the first hinge part to urge the first hinge part towards the closed position during closing movement of the first hinge part and to retain the first hinge part arrange to co-operate with the hinge pin to urge the first hinge part towards the closed position during closing movement. A soft-close mechanism is provided comprising a damper member on the first hinge part arranged to co-operate with the hinge pin to provide a braking force in the direction of closing. 1. A hinge comprising:a first hinge part for securing to a movable panel of a shower door; anda second hinge part for securing to a fixed structure, the second hinge part having a hinge pin to which the first hinge part is connected for movement relative to the second hinge part about a hinge axis between a closed position and an open position, an over-close mechanism comprising a catch member on the second hinge part arranged to co-operate with the first hinge part to urge the first hinge part towards the closed position during closing movement of the first hinge part and to retain the first hinge part in the closed position, a self-close mechanism comprising a pressure member on the first hinge part arranged to co-operate with the hinge pin to urge the first hinge part towards the closed position during closing movement, and a soft-close mechanism comprising a damper member on the first hinge part arranged to co-operate with the hinge pin to provide a braking force in a direction of closing.2. The hinge according to wherein the over-close mechanism is configured to be activated as the first hinge part approaches the closed position.3. The hinge according to ...

LOCK MECHANISM

A lock mechanism includes a pedal, a vertical rod, a rod support, a hinge, a hinge support, a hinge lock, and magnets. When the pedal is pushed up the vertical rod, the hinge will lower into a cavity of the hinge lock and the lock mechanism will be in a “locked” mode. To “unlock” the lock mechanism, the user pushes the pedal down the vertical rod, then the hinge will raise out of the cavity of the hinge lock and now the lock mechanism will be in an “unlocked” mode. Then when the user wants to lock the lock mechanism while being inside a bathroom stall, the user will align a door with a wall/stand of the bathroom stall and then push the pedal up so the hinge will lower into the cavity of the hinge lock and the lock mechanism will be in a “locked” mode. 1. A lock mechanism comprising a pedal attached to a lower portion of a rod , a lock means attached to an upper portion of the rod , a rod support attached to the rod between the lock means and the pedal , a hinge support is connected to the lock means , a hinge lock attached to a support and a magnet connected to the rod support.2. The lock mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the lock means is a hinge.3. The lock mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein the hinge comprises a groove.4. The lock mechanism according to claim 3 , further comprising a pin position within the groove.5. The lock mechanism according to claim 4 , where the pin is a clevis pin.6. The lock mechanism according to claim 5 , wherein the hinge support is positioned behind the groove and the hinge is attached to a door such that the hinge is capable of sliding on the clevis pin when pushing the pedal down and/or up the rod.7. The lock mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the pedal has a flat upper surface and the pedal is capable of moving up and down the rod.8. The lock mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge lock comprises a cavity.9. The lock mechanism according to claim 4 , when the pedal is moved upward on the rod claim 4 , ...

AUTOMATED DOOR

An automated door-opening device is disclosed that includes a first sensor disposed on the outside of the door. The first sensor is adapted to recognize a predetermined pattern of a gesture made by a patron. The gesture made in front of the first sensor opens the door by a first actuator. A second actuator can be used to lock or unlock the door, thereby providing full hand-free operation of the door. A hinge system is disclosed that includes three off-set hinges adapted to utilize the weight of the door to cause the door to self position and allow manual operation of the door. 1. An improved apparatus for opening and closing a door , the improved apparatus comprising:(a) a first sensor and a first display on a first side of the door, the first display for indicating a condition or status;(b) a second sensor and a second display on a second side of the door, the second display for indicating a condition or status; (i) the processor being in communication with the first sensor, the processor adapted to receive a first data signal from the first sensor;', '(ii) the processor being in communication with the second sensor, the processor further adapted to receive a second data signal from the second sensor; and', '(iii) the processor further comprises a gesture-recognition or movement pattern-recognition module adapted to read the first and second data signals to determine whether the first data signal or the second data signal is at least one predetermined gesture or movement pattern;, '(c) a processor(d) a first actuator in communication with the processor, the first actuator adapted to open the door when activated by the processor when the gesture-recognition or movement pattern-recognition module determines the gesture or movement pattern captured by the first or second sensor is at least one first predetermined gesture or movement pattern;(e) a second actuator in communication with the processor, the second actuator adapted to lock the door when activated by the ...

SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM

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 ...

ADJUSTABLE DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOWER ENCLOSURE AREA

A door assembly comprising a hinge post and a hinge stile, the hinge post and hinge stile configured for a first mating configuration and a second mating configuration. The first and second mating configurations enable adjustable placement of a shower door with the hinge post forming an extension below the bottom of the hinge stile in both configurations. 1. A shower door assembly comprising:an elongate hinge stile having a first side and a second side, the first side adapted for receiving a panel and the second side having a C-shaped receiving slot extending along the hinge stile, the hinge stile further comprising a first fastener hole, a second fastener hole, a third fastener hole, and a fourth fastener hole;a first hinge pin and a second hinge pin each of the first and second hinge pins having a body configured to connect to an insert, each body having a receiving hole for receiving a mechanical fastener; and a hinge post having a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, the first side having a hinge rod sized to form-fit inside the C-shaped receiving slot of the hinge stile, and the second side having a pair of extension flanges for mating with a door wall jamb;wherein the C-shaped receiving slot of the hinge stile is sized to receive the hinge rod, the body of the first hinge pin and the body of the second hinge pin, and the portion of the hinge rod is sized to receive the insert of the first hinge pin and the second hinge pin, the C-shaped receiving slot, hinge post, first hinge pin and second hinge pin being configured to retain the hinge stile and hinge post in mating relation.2. The shower door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge stile and the hinge post are configured for at least a first mating configuration and a second mating configuration;the first mating configuration comprising the hinge rod inserted into the C-shaped receiving slot of the hinge stile, the first hinge pin aligned with the second fastener hole, and the second ...

Door Header

A laminated glass header for supporting a shower door. The header may have a taper at one or both of its ends to provide an automatic full open or full close feature of the door. 1. A header for supporting a door , comprising:a plurality of glass strips laminated together to form at least one rail having first and second ends; andleft and right brackets which receive and support said first and second ends, respectively.2. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of glass strips includes a first rail having a first rail top edge at a first elevation claim 1 , a spacer claim 1 , having a spacer top edge at a second elevation that is lower than said first elevation; and including a first structural interlayer laminating said first rail and spacer together.3. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of glass strips further includes a second rail having a second rail top edge at said first elevation claim 2 , and further including a second structural interlayer laminating said second rail and said spacer together.4. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 3 , wherein said header is symmetrical about a horizontal axis claim 3 , with said header having a cross-sectional profile that is H-shaped.5. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 2 , wherein said first rail has a first end claim 2 , a second end claim 2 , and a length from said first end to said second end claim 2 , wherein said top edge is straight for most of said length claim 2 , and defines a downward taper toward said first end.6. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 5 , wherein said first rail top edge also defines a downward taper toward said second end.7. A header for supporting a door as recited in claim 4 , wherein said header has a first end claim 4 , a second end claim 4 , and a length from said first end to said second end claim 4 , wherein said top edge of said first and second rails are ...

SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLY

An elongated member for a shower door assembly includes a protrusion configured to be received within a channel of a header to slidably couple the elongated member to the header. The elongated member is configured to be slid within the channel between a first position to allow for a shower door to be installed onto, or removed from, the header and a second position to substantially impede upright movement of the shower door when the shower door is moved along the header. 1. An elongated member for a shower door assembly comprising:a protrusion configured to be received within a channel of a header to slidably couple the elongated member to the header;wherein the elongated member is configured to be slid within the channel between a first position to allow for a shower door to be installed onto, or removed from, the header and a second position to substantially impede upright movement of the shower door when the shower door is moved along the header.2. The elongated member of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom wall configured to substantially impede upright movement of the shower door when the shower door is moved along the header.3. The elongated member of claim 2 , further comprising a leg extending laterally past the bottom wall and configured to substantially impede lateral movement of the shower door.4. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has an arcuate shape defined by an arcuate surface.5. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has a surface profile that is configured to be complementary to a surface profile of the channel such that the elongated member can be received within and slidably coupled to the channel.6. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is a one-piece extrusion.7. An elongated member for a sliding shower door assembly comprising:a protrusion configured to be slidably received within a channel of a header to slidably couple the elongated member to the header;wherein the elongated ...

SHOWER DOOR FRAME AND SHOWER DOOR

A shower door frame is disclosed comprising a track and a side frame; wherein a fixing part is fixed at a tail end of the track, a positioning block is arranged on an outer side of the fixing part, and a retaining block is arranged at a top end of the positioning block; the positioning block is embedded into the side frame; a locking assembly is arranged on the side frame, the locking assembly comprises a base fixed on the side frame and a tensioning part hinged with the base, the tensioning part is provided with a locking groove, and the locking groove is buckled with the retaining block. The present invention also provides a shower door comprising the shower door frame. The shower door frame and the shower door are simple in assembly operation, and suitable for a field assembly occasion. 1. A shower door frame , comprisinga track extending in a horizontal direction and a side frame arranged perpendicularly to the track;wherein a fixing part is fixed at a tail end of the track, a positioning block is arranged on an outer side of the fixing part, a retaining block is arranged at a top end of the positioning block, and the positioning block is embedded into the side frame; andwherein a locking assembly is arranged on the side frame, the locking assembly comprises a base fixed on the side frame and a tensioning part hinged with the base, the tensioning part is provided with a locking groove, and the locking groove is buckled with the retaining block.2. The shower door frame according to claim 1 , wherein the track is provided thereon with a groove claim 1 , and a fixing buckle is fixed into the groove; andwherein a stopping shoulder is arranged at a tail end of the tensioning part, and the stopping shoulder extends into the fixing buckle.3. The shower door frame according to claim 2 , wherein the fixing buckle comprises a bottom plate fixed into the groove; the bottom plate is provided thereon with a stopping plate claim 2 , the stopping plate is provided therein with ...

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track. 1. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the first door defining a length;a bracket attached to the first door;a first magnet attached to the bracket, the first magnet having a length less than the length of the first door;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the track defining a length about two times a length of the first door, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track;a second magnet attached to the track, the second magnet having a length greater than a length of the door, the first and second magnets vertically aligned to each other;a stabilizing roller attached to the track and disposed within the track for vertically aligning the first and second magnets as the door is traversed between the open and closed positions.2. The door assembly of wherein the bracket comprising first and second brackets disposed on either side of a vertical midline of the door.3. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is about greater than 80% of a length of the track.4. The door assembly of wherein the track is embedded into a threshold of the structure surrounding the door opening.5. The door assembly of wherein the first magnet comprises a plurality of magnets disposed on opposed sides of the door so that the door is balanced on the second magnet.6. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is a single continuous magnet or a plurality of magnets positioned end to end to suspend the door evenly as the door is traversed between the open and closed positions.7. The door assembly ...

System and Method for Movable Barrier Monitoring

In one aspect of the present disclosure, a movable barrier operator system is provided that includes a motor configured to turn a drum to pay out a cable from the drum and permit a door connected to the cable to move from an open position toward a closed position. The system includes a memory configured to store an expected variable of the door, and a sensor configured to detect movement of the door. The system further includes a processor circuit operatively coupled to the motor, the memory, and the sensor. The processor circuit is configured to: use the sensor to estimate an actual variable of the door; determine whether the actual variable is acceptable based at least in part on the expected variable and the processor circuit causing the motor to turn the drum; and change operation of the movable barrier upon the actual variable of the movable barrier being unacceptable. 1. A movable barrier operator system comprising:a motor configured to turn a drum in a first direction to wind up a cable on the drum and move a door connected to the cable from a closed position toward an open position, the motor configured to turn the drum in an opposite, second direction to pay out the cable from the drum and permit the door to move from the open position toward the closed position;a memory configured to store an expected variable of the door associated with acceptable movement of the door from the open position toward the closed position;a sensor configured to detect movement of the door;communication circuitry to receive a close command;a processor circuit operatively coupled to the motor, the memory, the sensor, and the communication circuitry, the processor circuit configured to cause the motor to turn the drum in the second direction to pay out the cable and permit the door to move from the open position toward the closed position upon the communication circuitry receiving the close command;the processor circuit configured to use the sensor to estimate an actual variable ...

Method of door control without hand contacting and the device carrying out this method

The method of door control without, hand contact, wherein, when the door leaf is in its stationary closed position, all the energy necessary for automatic opening and subsequent closing the door leaf, initiated by an actuating force, preferably realized by means of a foot lever, is accumulated in an opening and closing mechanism during the actuating action of the controlling mechanism. During the automatic opening, the only acting force is the tension of the opening member, and during the subsequent automatic closing, the only acting force is the tension of the closing member. By means of the bimodal opening and closing mechanism, the tensions of these two members act separately, not against each other.

ANTI-DERAILING DEVICE FOR SLIDING DOOR

An anti-derailing device for a sliding door, including slide rollers on upper edges of two sides of the sliding door, anti-bounce rollers below the slide rollers, rail supporting bases on a fixed door in front of the sliding door, and a rail fixed on opposite outer sides of the sliding door and the fixed door and clamped between the rollers. Each roller includes a fixed part and a first adjusting part which includes a first eccentric roller combined with the fixed part, each roller includes a fixing part and a second adjusting part which includes a second eccentric roller combined with the fixing part, and each rail supporting base includes a positioning part and a holding part for holding the rail. By adjusting positions of the rollers and without pre-machined holes, the sliding door can operate balanced and smoothly and prevent the rail from derailing. 1. An anti-derailing device for a sliding door , comprising:a plurality of slide rollers, respectively arranged on upper edges of two sides of the sliding door, and respectively including a fixed part and a first adjusting part, wherein the first adjusting part includes a first eccentric roller fitted and combined with a side edge of the fixed part, a first adjusting screw penetrating into an inner side of the first eccentric roller and adjusting position of the fixed part, and a first sealing sleeve fixedly provided on an outer side of the first eccentric roller and the first adjusting screw;a plurality of anti-bounce rollers, respectively arranged on the upper edges of the two sides of the sliding door and correspondingly provided below the plurality of slide rollers respectively, the plurality of anti-bounce rollers respectively including a fixing part and a second adjusting part, wherein an end of the fixing part opposite to the second adjusting part is screwed with an external member, and the second adjusting part includes a second eccentric roller fitted and combined with a side edge of the fixing part, a ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure provides a hinge assembly including a first hinge body, a second hinge body, a movable block, a pushing block, a cushion block, and a pivot. The pivot is fixedly mounted to the first hinge body and is provided with a planar recess on a shaft body surface thereof. The movable block and the second hinge body are detachably connected to each other. The movable block is pivotally connected with the first hinge body via the pivot. A top surface of the movable block abuts against the first hinge body. The pushing block includes a first inclined surface. The cushion block includes a second inclined surface. A top surface of the pushing block abuts against the movable block. The pushing block slidably abuts against the shaft body of the pivot. The hinge assembly according to the present disclosure realizes seamless lifting of the hinge. 1. A hinge assembly , comprising:a first hinge body;a second hinge body;a pivot fixedly mounted to a side of the first hinge body and provided with a planar recess on a shaft body surface thereof;a movable block detachably connected with the second hinge body and pivotally connected with the first hinge body via the pivot, wherein a top surface of the movable block is configured to abut the first hinge body;a pushing block comprising a first inclined surface and configured to slidably abut the shaft body of the pivot, wherein a top surface of the pushing block is configured to abut the movable block; anda cushion block arranged on the second hinge body and comprising a second inclined surface,wherein, the pushing block is configured toin a case where the first hinge body brings the pivot to rotate from a first position to a second position, switch from a first status to a second status, slide upward along the second inclined surface of the cushion block, and bring the movable block and the first hinge body to move upward, the first status being a status where the pushing block is configured to abut the planar recess of ...

GUIDE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR SHOWER DOOR AND PANEL

A guide and rail assembly and system for stabilizing a shower door and stationary panel of a shower enclosure are disclosed. The assembly includes an exterior slider bracket configured for mounting on top edge of stationary panel, an exterior slider guide block configured for mounting on top edge of shower door, and an interior slider bracket configured to be housed within a longitudinal channel of the exterior slider guide block such that exterior slider guide block sets atop interior slider bracket and is secured thereto. The assembly further includes a front housing plate configured for attaching to bottom edge of the shower door, a roller bearing component configured to be slidably disposed along top surface of bottom guard rail of shower enclosure, a rear housing plate, and a cover plate configured to be secured to the rear housing plate. Cover plate and rear housing plate are positioned opposite of bottom edge of shower door from front housing plate such that roller bearing component is slidably disposed therebetween front housing plate and rear housing plate in an assembled configuration. 1. A guide and rail assembly for stabilizing a shower door and stationary panel of a shower enclosure , the assembly comprising:an exterior slider bracket having a body configured for mounting on a top edge of the stationary panel, the exterior slider bracket having an inner side defining at least two holes for receiving a pair of guide pins therethrough;an exterior slider guide block having a body defining a longitudinal channel therethrough and configured for mounting on a top edge of the shower door, the exterior slider guide block defining at least two fastening screw receiving holes on a top side thereof and at least two holes on a front side for receiving a distal end of the pair of guide pins therethrough;an interior slider bracket having a body configured for mounting on the top edge of the shower door, the interior slider bracket defining at least two fastening ...

Dual position door control for farm implement

A door control system for a farm implement with a storage bin having a discharge opening and a door movable by a drive mechanism between open and dosed positions relative to the discharge opening includes a dual position door control system. The system may include an arm pivotally connected at one end to the storage bin such that the arm is rotatable between at least a first operating position and a second operating position and a controller connected to the arm and to the drive mechanism.

PARTITION SYSTEM

In a partition system partitions there are two or more doors, positioned in a common plane. Adjacent doors have angled sides that meet when the doors are closed. Each door is attached to a post or partition by a pair of hinges and is mounted so that there is a space adjacent each side surface of the doors when the front surfaces of those doors are parallel to the common plane. When the front surfaces of those doors are parallel to the common plane each door is mounted so that and any sight line through each space will intersect at least one of the spaced apart posts and the spaced apart partitions when the front surfaces of the doors are parallel to the common plane. 1. A partition system comprising:a plurality of spaced apart posts;a plurality of spaced apart partitions which are substantially parallel to one another, each partition attached to a respective one of the posts;a plurality of doors, positioned in a common plane, each door having top, a bottom, a front surface, a back surface, a first side having a first side surface, and a second side having a second side surface, the second side being opposite the first side;wherein the first side surface and the front surface meet at selected obtuse angle, the first side surface and the back surface meet at a selected acute angle, the second side surface and the front surface meet at the selected acute angle and the second side surface and the back surface meet at the selected obtuse angle;a set of hinges, each set comprised of an upper hinge and a lower hinge, one set of hinges attached to each of the plurality of doors and to a selected one of the plurality of partitions or a selected one of the plurality of spaced apart posts thereby mounting the door; andwherein each door is mounted so that there is a space adjacent each side surface of the doors when the front surfaces of those doors are parallel to the common plane and any sight line through each space will intersect at least one of the spaced apart posts and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATION AT A SECURED PREMISES

In one aspect, a method is provided for controlling access to a facility including a movable barrier and a plurality of loading docks. The method includes receiving, from a user device associated with a vehicle, a check-in communication that includes a check-in identifier. The method includes receiving a verification communication that verifies a presence of the vehicle relative to a sensor associated with the movable barrier. The method further includes causing a movable barrier operator associated with the movable barrier to move the movable barrier between closed and open positions in response to the check-in identifier indicating authorization to access the facility and in response to receiving the verification communication. Further, the method includes selecting a particular loading dock from the plurality of loading docks and communicating a loading dock identification representative of the particular loading dock to the user device to direct the vehicle to the particular loading dock. 1. A method for controlling access to a facility including a movable barrier and a plurality of loading docks , the method comprising:receiving, from a user device associated with a vehicle, a check-in communication that includes a check-in identifier;receiving a verification communication that verifies a presence of the vehicle relative to a sensor associated with the movable barrier;causing a movable barrier operator associated with the movable barrier to move the movable barrier between closed and open positions in response to the check-in identifier indicating authorization to access the facility and in response to receiving the verification communication;selecting a particular loading dock from the plurality of loading docks; andcommunicating a loading dock identification representative of the particular loading dock to the user device to direct the vehicle to the particular loading dock.2. The method of wherein the check-in identifier indicates at least one characteristic ...

Self-sterilizing door handle

Disclosed herein is an innovative self-sterilizing door handle. The innovation features various door handle shape embodiments where the grasping portion of the handle is made from light-guiding material capable of low attenuation of UVB and UVC light. UV light may be guided into the grasping portion by optical fibers extending from a source comprising an array of LEDs capable of emitting UVB or UVC light. The light source may be integrally formed as part of the door handle hardware. In addition, the surface of the grasping portion of the innovative self-sterilizing handle may be coated with nano-particulate metal oxides.

VERTICALLY STACKING PANEL DOOR WITH CAM LEVERS

In example implementations, an end cap is provided. The end cap includes a body portion comprising a top end, a bottom end, a front side, a back side, an inner side, and an outer side, a plurality of openings aligned between the inner side and the outer side to receive a mechanical fastener to connect to an end of the panel, a cam lever coupled to the top end, wherein the cam lever is to rotate around an axis to generate a lift force to lift and separate an adjacent panel, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the inner side, wherein the panel moves along a horizontal track via the plurality of wheels aligned with the horizontal track. 1. An end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking door , comprising:a body portion comprising a top end, a bottom end, a front side, a back side, an inner side, and an outer side;a plurality of openings aligned between the inner side and the outer side to receive a mechanical fastener to connect to an end of the panel;a cam lever coupled to the top end, wherein the cam lever is to rotate around an axis to generate a lift force to lift and separate an adjacent panel; anda plurality of wheels coupled to the inner side, wherein the panel moves along a horizontal track via the plurality of wheels aligned with the horizontal track.2. The end cap of claim 1 , further comprising:a cam surface to provide noise dampening and even spacing between a plurality of vertically stacked panels of the vertically stacking door.3. The end cap of claim 1 , wherein the cam lever claim 1 , comprises:a cam body portion, wherein a center of the cam body portion is coupled to the inner side of the end cap via a rotatable coupling;a first cam wheel coupled to a first side of a first end of the cam body portion, wherein the first cam wheel extends beyond the inner side of the body portion of the end cap; anda second cam wheel coupled to a second side opposite the first side on a second end of the cam body portion, wherein the second cam wheel is located between ...

Closure system and method thereof

A closure system including a curtain configured to seal an opening, a wireless network having a plurality of channels, at least one transmitter coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, and an operator operatively coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, the operator and the at least one transmitter configured to communicate with each other over a selected one of the plurality of channels based upon communication interference detected on one or more channels.

Apparatus and method for extending door brake lifespan

The present disclosure includes a retrofitted door brake. The retrofitted door brake may, in various embodiments, comprise a hub comprising a cylindrical central axle, a plurality of projections extending radially away from an outer circumference of the central axle, and/or a cam comprising a plurality of pins that hold the projections away from a channel wall of a brake housing. The pins may be configured to break away from the cam to release the projections into contact with the channel wall, and the pins may be fitted with a cover, such that the pins are capable of withstanding abrasion and wear. The cover may comprise a cylinder having an axially running aperture, and/or a beveled edge that shaves a layer of the outer surface from one of the plurality of pins as it is fitted over the pin.

Touchless door open/close system

A touchless stall door opening and closing system includes a motor, a door pivot for pivoting a door between an open position and a closed position, a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is in the closed position, and a microcontroller for receiving a signal from a first sensor to drive the motor for opening the door and for receiving a signal from a second sensor for actuating the locking mechanism for unlocking the door. A method for touchless operation of the door includes touchless opening of the door, touchless closing of the door, and touchless locking and unlocking of the door.

SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLY

A shower door assembly includes a wall member, a door and a hinge assembly. The wall member is configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure. The door is pivotably coupled to the wall member by the hinge assembly, and the door is positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and a closed position. The door is also configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure. 1. A shower door assembly , comprising:a wall member configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure; anda door pivotably coupled to the wall member by a hinge assembly, the door positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position;wherein the door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and the closed position; andwherein the door is configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure.2. The shower door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge assembly comprises:a rail coupled to the door;an arm coupled to the wall member; anda pivot member having a first end pivotably coupled to the arm and a second end slidably coupled to the rail;wherein the rail is configured to slide relative to the pivot member to selectively adjust the relative distance between the side edge of the door and the side edge of the wall member.3. The shower door assembly of claim 2 , ...

Girder Trolley

A device. The device includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end. The device also includes a connector attached to the first end of the shaft. The device also includes a rod connected to the shaft. The rod comprises a third end and a fourth end. The third end is connected to the second end of the shaft. The rod is about parallel to the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a spring surrounding the rod. The spring is compressible or extendable along the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a stop connected to the rod at a position distal to the spring. The stop resists longitudinal compression or extension of the spring.

SECTIONAL DOOR OPERATOR SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a sectional door operator system () for opening and closing an opening (), comprising a door frame () comprising a first frame section () at a first side () of the opening () and a second frame section () at a second side () of the opening (), a door () arranged to be moved between an open () and closed (C) position and comprising a plurality of horizontal and interconnected sections () connected to the door frame () at least a drive unit () mounted on a first section () of the plurality of sections (), wherein the drive unit () is moveably connected to the first frame section () and the drive unit () is moveably connected to the second frame section (), the drive unit () comprise at least one motor () connected to at least one battery () arranged to power the at least one motor (), and the drive unit () is arranged to move the door () from the closed position (C) to the open position (). 2111111011128. The sectional door operator system () according to claim 1 , wherein at least one motor () of the first and second motor () of the drive unit () is configured to act as a generator () and to charge the at least one battery () when the sectional door () is moved from the open position (O) to the closed position (C).31111188. The sectional door operator system () according to claim 2 , wherein at least one motor () of the first and second motor () is configured to brake the movement of the sectional door () when the sectional door () is moved from the open position (O) to the closed position (C).4113128. The sectional door operator system () according to claim 1 , comprising at least a first charging unit () claim 1 , arranged to be connected to and to charge the at least one battery () when the sectional door () is in the closed position (C).5114128. The sectional door operator system () according to claim 1 , comprising at least a second charging unit () claim 1 , arranged to be connected to and to charge the at least one battery () ...

DOOR HINGE

A door hinge comprises a hinge axis (R), a first armature part for attachment to a door, a second armature part for attachment to a wall, pivotably coupled with the first armature part, a rotational bearing having a first bearing part coupled to the first armature part and a second bearing part coupled to the second armature part, the rotational bearing comprising at least one surface for lifting the first armature part relative to the second armature part upon rotating the second armature part from a closed to an open position, and a hydraulic dampener integrated into the rotational bearing for dampening the lowering movement of the second armature part when pivoting the hinge in a closed position. 1. A door hinge , comprisinga hinge axis,a first armature part for attachment to a door,a second armature part for attachment to a wall, pivotably coupled with the first armature part,a rotational bearing having a first bearing part coupled to the first armature part and a second bearing part coupled to the second armature part,the rotational bearing comprising at least one surface for lifting the first armature part relative to the second armature part upon rotating the second armature part from a closed to an open position, anda hydraulic dampener integrated into the rotational bearing for dampening the lowering movement of the second armature part when pivoting the hinge in a closed position.2. The door hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one surface for lifting the first armature part relative to the second armature part is a cam surface protruding from a radial plane extending perpendicular to the hinge axis.3. The door hinge according to claim 2 , wherein the cam surface is a front surface of the first and/or second bearing part4. The door hinge according to claim 3 , wherein the first and the second bearing parts have front surfaces opposing each other claim 3 , at least one or both front surfaces defining a cam surface.5. The door hinge according to ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING DOOR BRAKE LIFESPAN

The present disclosure includes a retrofitted door brake cam. The retrofitted door brake cam may, in various embodiments, comprise a hub comprising a cylindrical central axle, a plurality of projections extending radially away from an outer circumference of the central axle, and/or a cam comprising a plurality of pins that hold the projections away from a channel wall of a brake housing. The pins may be configured to break away from the cam to release the projections into contact with the channel wall, and the pins may be fitted with a cover, such that the pins are capable of withstanding abrasion and wear. The cover may comprise a cylinder having an axially running aperture, and/or a beveled edge that shaves a layer of the outer surface from one of the plurality of pins as it is fitted over the pin. 1. A door brake cam comprising:a cylindrical inner surface;an outer surface comprising a generally uneven surface that follows a curvature of the cylindrical inner surface, the inner surface and the outer surface defining an aperture, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining, about the aperture, a cam body;a first pin extending axially away from the cam body and fitted with a first wear resistant cover; anda second pin extending axially away from the cam body and fitted with a second wear resistant cover.2. The door brake cam of claim 1 , wherein the first wear resistant cover comprises a cylinder having an axially running aperture.3. The door brake cam of claim 1 , wherein the first wear resistant cover comprises at least one beveled edge.4. The door brake cam of claim 3 , wherein the beveled edge of the first wear resistant cover shaves a layer of an outer surface of the first pin as it is fitted over the first pin.5. The door brake cam of claim 4 , wherein the first wear resistant cover expands radially as the beveled edge of the first wear resistant cover shaves a layer of the outer surface from the first pin.6. The door brake cam of claim 1 , ...

Methods and Systems to Indicate the Status of Door Operations

Example methods and systems to indicate the status of door operations are disclosed. An example door system includes a door panel having a leading edge to be moved in a travel direction between an open position and a closed position relative to the doorframe. The door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position. The door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position. The example door system also includes a series of lights distributed along the travel direction proximate the doorframe. The example door system further includes a controller to switch the lights between a first state and a second state to provide a visual effect of movement corresponding to the operating status of the door system. 1. A door system for a passageway , the door system comprising:a door panel movable between an open position and a closed position, the door panel including a sheet extending continuously across a full height of the passageway when in the closed position;a display positionable adjacent the passageway to provide selectively different visual signals having different meanings identifiable at a glance by a person, the different visual signals indicative of different operational states of the door system or an impending change in a corresponding operational state of the door system, a first visual signal corresponding to a timer to indicate a first impending change corresponding to movement of the door panel after a time period, the timer indicating a countdown associated with the time period; anda controller to control operation of the door panel and the display.2. The door system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the different visual signals is animated.3. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a second visual signal includes an arrow to indicate the door panel is at least one of closing claim 1 , about to close claim 1 , opening claim 1 , or about to open.4. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a first one of ...

Sliding panel assembly

A sliding panel shelf is provided that includes an upper track bracket, a slide panel clip, and a first panel. The upper track bracket includes a longitudinally-extending and downward-facing channel which includes first and second longitudinal-extending rails. The first and second longitudinal-extending rails are spaced apart from each other. The slide panel clip includes a bearing head with spaced apart first and second bearing members and first and second spaced apart depending walls. The first panel is located between the first and second spaced apart depending walls suspending the first panel from the slide panel clip.

SHOWER DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY

A hinge assembly for a shower door includes a first panel rotatably connected to a second panel. A first hinge member has a first body portion for attachment to the first panel and a first neck portion, the first hinge member being arranged to allow rotation of the first panel with respect to the second panel about a hinge axis. The first body portion is arranged to be connected to the first panel so as to lie at least partially within a recessed region thereof, such that the hinge axis lies within a footprint of the first panel. The hinge assembly further comprises a second hinge member having a second body portion for attachment to the second panel such that the hinge axis lies outside a footprint of the second panel, and a second neck portion arranged to be rotatably connected to the first neck portion to allow the rotation. 1. A hinge assembly for a shower door comprising a first panel rotatably connected to a second panel , the hinge assembly comprising:a first hinge member having a first body portion arranged to be attached to the first panel and also having a first neck portion, the first hinge member being arranged to allow rotation of the first panel with respect to the second panel about a hinge axis, wherein at least a portion of the first body portion is arranged to be connected to the first panel so as to lie at least partially within a recessed region of the first panel, such that the hinge axis lies within a footprint of the first panel; anda second hinge member having a second body portion arranged to be attached to the second panel such that the hinge axis lies outside a footprint of the second panel, and also having a second neck portion arranged to be rotatably connected to the first neck portion to allow the rotation of the first panel with respect to the second panel about the hinge axis;wherein the first and second neck portions have narrower widths than the first and second body portions and are shaped to prevent the hinge members from ...

Methods and Systems to Indicate the Status of Door Operations

Example methods and systems to indicate the status of door operations are disclosed. An example door system includes a door panel having a leading edge to be moved in a travel direction between an open position and a closed position relative to the doorframe. The door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position. The door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position. The example door system also includes a series of lights distributed along the travel direction proximate the doorframe. The example door system further includes a controller to switch the lights between a first state and a second state to provide a visual effect of movement corresponding to the operating status of the door system. 1. A door system for a passageway , the door system comprising:a door panel movable between an open position and a closed position;a display positionable adjacent the passageway to provide selectively different icons immediately identifiable by a person, the different icons indicative of different operational states of the door system; anda controller to control operation of the door panel and the display.2. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the icons is animated.3. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the display corresponds to a two-dimensional array of lights.4. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the icons includes an arrow to indicate the door panel is at least one of closing claim 1 , about to close claim 1 , opening claim 1 , or about to open.5. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the operational states corresponds to when the door panel is opening and the door system is waiting for further input.6. The door system of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the operational states corresponds to when the door panel is set to move after a timed period.7. The door system of claim 6 , wherein a first one of the icons indicative of the first operational state ...

Sanitary installation and associated angled door

A sanitary installation is described that comprises at least one sanitary space, which can be closed, and whose pivot door is configured as a double-leaf angled door having a leaf composed of a material that is preferably transparent over its full area and having a leaf composed of an opaque material.

SHOWER DOOR GUIDE ASSEMBLY

A guide assembly for a sliding shower door is provided with a bracket sized to be fastened to a shower door opening. The bracket has a first lengthwise retainer. A guide with a second lengthwise retainer is sized to be retained by the first lengthwise retainer of the bracket. The guide has at least one channel formed therein and is sized to receive a shower door pane within the channel for translation of the shower door pane relative to the guide. 1. A guide assembly comprising:a bracket sized to be fastened to a shower door opening, the bracket having a first lengthwise retainer; anda guide with a second lengthwise retainer sized to be retained by the first lengthwise retainer of the bracket, the guide having at least one channel formed therein and sized to receive a shower door pane within the channel for translation of the shower door pane relative to the guide.2. The guide assembly of wherein at least one mounting aperture is formed through the bracket; andwherein the guide conceals the at least one mounting aperture.3. The guide assembly of further comprising a pair of side plates claim 1 , each sized to be fastened to an end of the guide or the bracket to limit translation of the guide relative to the bracket.4. The guide assembly of wherein the first lengthwise retainer and the second lengthwise retainer further comprise a tapered key and a body portion with a tapered keyway to retain the guide upon the bracket.5. The guide assembly of wherein the first lengthwise retainer further comprises the tapered key.6. The guide assembly of wherein at least one mounting aperture is formed through the tapered key of the bracket.7. The guide assembly of wherein the guide further comprises a pair of lengthwise projections extending away from the bracket with the channel formed therein.8. The guide assembly of wherein the pair of lengthwise projections each comprise an external surface spaced apart from the bracket and angled to direct water.9. A shower door assembly ...

Shower door hinge assembly

A shower door hinge assembly includes a mount, an upper member, a lower member, a body, a plurality of gears, and a stop member. The mount is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure. The upper member is coupled to an upper portion of the mount, and the lower member is coupled to a lower portion of the mount. The body is rotatably coupled to the mount and is configured to be coupled to a pivotable shower door, wherein the body includes an inner wall having a plurality of splines defining a ring gear. The plurality of gears are disposed in the body and are configured to permit relative rotational movement between the body and the upper and lower members. The stop member is removably coupled between the inner wall of the body and one or more gears of the plurality of gears, and is configured to be selectively removed from, and repositioned within, the body to set a rotational endpoint for a pivotable shower door.

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track. 1. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the first door defining a length;a bracket attached to the first door;a first magnet attached to the bracket, the first magnet having a length less than the length of the first door;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the track defining a length about two times a length of the first door, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track;a second magnet attached to the track, the second magnet having a length greater than a length of the door, the first and second magnets vertically aligned to each other;a stabilizing roller attached to the bracket and disposed within the track for vertically aligning the first and second magnets as the door is traversed between the open and closed positions.2. The door assembly of wherein the bracket comprising first and second brackets disposed on either side of a vertical midline of the door.3. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is about greater than 80% of a length of the track.4. The door assembly of wherein the track is embedded into a threshold of the structure surrounding the door opening.5. The door assembly of wherein the first magnet comprises a plurality of magnets disposed on opposed sides of the door so that the door is balanced on the second magnet.6. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is a single continuous magnet or a plurality of magnets positioned end to end to suspend the door evenly as the door is traversed between the open and closed positions.7. The door assembly ...

Hinge

The invention relates to a hinge for a swinging door, the hinge has at least one hinge axis element, a first hinge part and a second hinge part which are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner via the at least one hinge axis element, at least one latching arrangement, which comprises at least one latching means arranged at the second hinge part and comprising a latching body, and at least one latching recess arranged at the hinge axis element, wherein the latching means is configured such that the latching body engages in the latching recess in a latching position, and a clamping means for releasably fixing the hinge axis element to the first hinge part, wherein an angular position of the hinge axis element and the latching recess with respect to the first hinge part can be adjusted. The clamping means comprises at least one pair of clamping jaws for clamping the hinge axis element between these clamping jaws, wherein each of the clamping jaws comprises a clamping surface adapted to the contour of the hinge axis element. 11010. A hinge () for a swinging door , the hinge () comprising:{'b': 20', '56, 'a hinge axis element () comprising a circumference and a latching recess ();'}{'b': 12', '16, 'a first hinge part () and a second hinge part ();'}{'b': 12', '30', '36', '38', '40', '38', '40, 'the first hinge part () comprising a first clamping part () having a base () with a first arm () and a second arm () where the first arm () has a clamping jaw and the second arm () has a clamping jaw;'}{'b': 18', '16', '20, 'a bearing unit () attached to the second hinge part () and pivotally attached to the hinge axis element ();'}{'b': 52', '18', '52', '20', '54', '20', '18', '52', '56', '56, 'a latching body () within the bearing unit () wherein the latching body () is held against the hinge axis element () by a force application device () such that as the hinge axis element () rotates in the bearing unit () the latching body () will encounter the latching recess () of ...

Bidirectional Damper And Shower Door Assembly

A bidirectional damper comprises a mounting bracket, a tension spring, two damping cylinders and two engaging members; the mounting bracket comprises a first bracket plate, a second bracket plate and a connecting plate connected between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the connecting plate comprises a main body section and extension sections at two ends of the main body section; the damping cylinder, the tension spring and the two engaging members are located between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, the damping cylinder and the tension spring are respectively arranged at two sides of the connecting plate, and the two extension sections are bent from the main body section towards the tension spring.

Articulating roller arm assembly

An articulating roller arm assembly comprising a single integral piece cantilever beam with a span section and a throw section, with the span section oriented substantially transverse the throw section. A first distal end of the throw section and a distal end of the span section form a bend of the single integral piece cantilever beam. The articulating roller arm assembly further including a first wheel that is coupled with a first distal end of the throw section, and a second wheel that is coupled with a second distal end of the throw section.

BARRIER

There is provided a barrier and a method of opening and closing a barrier. The barrier including a first arm moveable about a first support, a second arm moveable about a second support and at least one coupling. The first and second supports are spaced across an opening and the barrier is arranged between an open and closed position, such that in the closed position, the arms are arranged in combination to traverse the opening. The barrier is further arranged in a locked position, such that the coupling is slidably coupled to the first and second arms. The barrier improves the safety of loading bay areas in order to allow the efficient transfer of goods on freight transportation vehicles. 1. A barrier comprising:A first support;A second support;a first arm moveable about the first support;a second arm moveable about the second support; andat least one coupling mounted to one of the first or second arm and arranged to slide relative to said arm;wherein the first and second supports are spaced across an opening and the barrier is arranged between an open position and a closed position, such that in the closed position, the arms are arranged in combination to traverse the opening; andwhen in the closed position the coupling is arranged to slide relative to the arms from a first position wherein the coupling is mounted on one of the arms to a second position wherein the coupling is mounted on both arms.2. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coupling is hollow and is disposed on the outside of the arms.3. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the arms comprise at least one hollow section to accommodate the coupling claim 1 , wherein the coupling is disposed on the inside of the arms.4. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a first retaining means arranged to impede movement of each coupling when arranged in the second position.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a second retaining means arranged to impede movement ...

Shower Door System Anti-Torque Back Plate Device Roller and Roller Stops

An anti-lift tab in a roller assembly for a door that rides along a fixed rail that does not rotate relative to the roller assembly in use. The anti-lift tab protrudes from the bottom of a face plate with keys molded onto the back face of the plate which interface with keyways contained in a castellated nut and shaft component with internal screw threads. A threaded rod is inserted through the inner diameter of a bearing seated in the roller which rides along a fixed rail. The rod is screwed into the shaft side of the castellated nut and shaft component. A screw attaches the mated face plate and castellated nut shaft components to the roller assembly. In this arrangement, the face plate with the anti-lift tab protruding from its bottom will remain fixed and not rotate relative to the roller assembly during translation of the roller assembly on the fixed rail. 1. An anti-torque and anti-lift roller device that rides on a fixed rail comprising:A roller with an outer roller diameter and an inner roller diameter wherein a bearing is fixed into the inner roller diameter and said bearing having a front bearing face, a rear bearing face and an inner bearing diameter;a castellated nut and shaft component having an inner diameter tapped through hole, a shaft face and a castellated nut face, the castellated nut face having keyway slots;a circular plate having a front face, a rear face, an inner diameter through hole, an outer diameter, said rear face of the circular plate having protruding keys and said outer diameter having an anti-lift hook with a first leg and a second leg, the first leg projecting out past the rear face of the circular plate from the outer diameter in the plane of the rear face of the circular plate and the second leg of the anti-lift hook projecting out from the first leg, perpendicular to the plane located on the rear face of the circular plate;the fixed rail having an upper surface on which the outer roller diameter rides and a slot inserted below the ...

SWITCHING DEVICE FOR SWITCHING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

A geared motor is provided, including an electric motor, a transmission, a drive shaft and a switching device arranged on the drive shaft. The switching device includes a single housing that is distinct and separate from an electric motor housing and a transmission housing. The switching device also includes a contactless, absolute position-measuring device and an evaluation unit, each provided within the single housing, a gear wheel coupled to the drive shaft, and an output unit. The switching device is coupled to the position-measuring device by a pinion, which rotates about the same rotational axis as the drive shaft. 1. A geared motor comprising:an electric motor;a transmission;a drive shaft; anda switching device,wherein the transmission rotates the drive shaft via rotation of the electric motor, a single housing, which is distinct from an electric motor housing and a transmission housing, and which is spatially separated from at least one of the electric motor housing and the transmission housing,', 'a contactless, absolute position-measuring device provided within the single housing and sensing a position of the drive shaft absolutely,', 'an evaluation unit provided within the single housing and evaluating position signals,', 'a gearwheel coupled to the drive shaft, and', 'an output unit provided within the single housing and outputting switching information for indirectly switching and/or directly switching a motor current of the electric motor as a function of a position signal,, 'wherein the switching device is arranged on the drive shaft, the switching device comprising'}wherein the switching device is configured to switch the electric motor,wherein the switching device is coupled by the gearwheel of the position measuring device to a pinion, andwherein the pinion and the drive shaft both rotate about the same axis of rotation.2. The geared motor according to claim 1 , wherein the switching device is further configured to output a position of a component ...

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track. 111-. (canceled)12. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the first door defining a length;a bracket attached to the door;a first magnet attached to the bracket, the first magnet having a length and a width, the width being horizontally transverse to the length of the door;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track;a second magnet attached to the track, the first and second magnets oriented to generate a repelling force to lift an entire weight of the door up, the second magnet width being different than the first magnet width, the second magnet having a length greater than a length of the door, the first and second magnets vertically aligned to each other.13. The door assembly of wherein the bracket comprises first and second brackets disposed on either side of a vertical midline of the door.14. The door assembly of wherein the length of the second magnet is greater than 80% of a length of the track.15. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is a plurality of magnets claim 12 , each magnet of the plurality of magnets having a length less than the length of the door claim 12 , and the plurality of magnets collectively having a length greater than the length of the door.16. The door assembly of wherein the first magnet comprises a plurality of magnets disposed on opposed sides of the door so that the door is balanced on the second magnet.17. The door assembly of wherein a repelling force of the first and second magnets equal a weight ...

Behavior-Modifying Shared Electronic Device

A hand hygiene system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the hand hygiene system includes a hand sanitizer dispensing unit that dispenses a hand sanitizer, a shared electronic device in communication with the hand sanitizer dispensing unit and a manual override device. The hand sanitizer dispensing unit transmits an activation signal to the shared electronic device. The shared electronic device reduces resistance to access to the shared electronic device, upon receipt of the activation signal from the hand sanitizer dispensing unit. The manual override device allows access to the shared electronic device independent of the activation signal of the hand sanitizer dispensing unit. The manual override device also provides greater resistance to access the shared electronic device than provided from the receipt of the activation signal.

MULTI-PANEL SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLY

A multi-panel shower door assembly includes door panels supported near the top ends of the door panels for sliding movement relative to one another within a door frame. The door panels are supported such that bottom ends of the door panels are spaced above the bottom wall of a sill member to define an unobstructed free space between the bottom wall and the bottom ends of door panels. The sill member includes a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and an elongate, downwardly opening channel extending along an upper edge of the sidewall. A first rail member near the bottom end of the first door panel has an upwardly extending lip configured to be received in the channel to facilitate sliding movement of the door panels while inhibiting tilting movement of the door panels. 1. A multi-panel shower door assembly , comprising:a sill member having a bottom wall and a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, the side wall including an elongate, downwardly opening channel extending along an upper edge thereof;a first door panel;at least a second door panel;the first and second door panels supported proximate respective first, top ends thereof for sliding movement relative to one another and such that second, bottom ends of the first and second door panels are spaced above the bottom wall of the sill member thereby defining an unobstructed free space between the bottom wall and the second ends of the first and second door panels; anda first rail member proximate the second end of the first door panel, the first rail member including a lip extending in a direction from the second end of the first door panel toward the first end of the first door panel and received in the channel;whereby cooperation between the lip and the channel facilitates the sliding movement while inhibiting movement of the first door panel in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement.2. The shower door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a third door panel disposed ...

SHOWER DOOR HINGE MECHANISM

A shower door hinge mechanism () for a half-height shower door, operable to lift the shower door () to remove any contact between the bottom seal element () and the shower floor area (). The hinge mechanism () comprises first and second co-operable hinge parts () mountable to a shower door (), and a manually-operable element () engageable with at least one of the first and second parts () such that operating the manually-operable element () causes one of the first and second parts () to be moved into a raised position relative to the other. Shower door apparatus () comprising the hinge mechanism (), and a shower door installation () comprising the shower door apparatus (). A method of enabling a shower door () to be lifted to enable rotation of the shower door () free of contact with the shower area floor. 1. A hinge mechanism for a half-height shower door ,said hinge mechanism comprising first and second co-operable hinge parts mountable to a shower door, anda manually-operable element engageable with at least one of said first and second parts of said hinge mechanism such that operating said manually-operable element causes one of the first and second parts of said hinge mechanism to be moved into a raised or lowered position relative to the other of the first and second parts of said hinge mechanism, whereby, in use, operating said manually-operable element causes said shower door to be lifted or lowered.2. A hinge mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , whereinsaid second part of the hinge mechanism comprises a pin member rotatable within the first part of the hinge mechanism, andsaid manually-operable element comprises a rotatable handle element engageable with the second part of said hinge mechanism such that rotating said rotatable handle element rotates said pin member of said second part of said hinge mechanism within said first part of said hinge mechanism and causes said first part of said hinge mechanism to be moved into a raised position relative to said ...

SHOWER DOOR

The present invention relates to the field of bathroom accessories and provides a shower door. The shower door comprises a movable door, wherein at least one rolling wheel is fixed on the movable door, and at least one limiting member is fixed on the movable door; the shower door further comprises a track assembly, wherein the track assembly comprises a track, the track is arranged below the rolling wheel, a closer is fixed on the track, the closer comprises a clamping member and a middle portion of the clamping member is provided with an upwards-formed clamping mouth; and in addition, the limiting member comprises a limiting block and an anti-bouncing block, wherein the limiting block is located above the track, the limiting block is capable of being clamped in the clamping mouth of the clamping member and the anti-bouncing block is located below the track. 1. A shower door , comprising:a movable door, at least one rolling wheel being fixed on the movable door and at least one limiting member being fixed on the movable door; anda track assembly, the track assembly comprising a track, the track being arranged below the rolling wheel, a closer being fixed on the track, the closer comprising a clamping member and a middle portion of the clamping member being provided with an upwards-formed clamping mouth;wherein the limiting member comprises a limiting block and an anti-bouncing block, the limiting block is located above the track, the limiting block is adapted for being clamped in the clamping mouth of the clamping member and the anti-bouncing block is located below the track.2. The shower door according to claim 1 , whereinthe limiting member further comprises a limiting member body, the limiting block and the anti-bouncing block are respectively located at two ends of the limiting member body, and the limiting block and the anti-bouncing block both extend from the limiting member to one side away from the track.3. The shower door according to claim 2 , whereinan ...

Rod securing hinge and method

A cap for mounting on a hinge is described. The cap includes: a body defining a first attaching portion for attaching the body to a hinge at a first location; a second attaching portion defined by the body for attaching the body to the hinge at a second location; and a channel defined by the body wherein the body is configured to secure a rod to the hinge by trapping the rod in the channel between the body and the hinge and the channel is located between the first and second attaching portions.

Accessible Tub and Shower

A walk-in tub, or combination walk-in tub and shower, having a front wall with an outwardly swinging door permitting easy entry into and egress from the tub by a user and an electromagnetic door latch assembly further comprising a plurality of electromagnetic door latches that are operatively interconnected to an electrical controller, a power supply and a rapid-release touch switch that can be selectively manipulated to interrupt the power supply to the electromagnetic latches, thereby allowing the door to swing open under emergency conditions even when the tub is filled with water. 1. A walk-in tub comprising contiguous bottom , front , back , and end walls , wherein the front wall further comprises a door opening and an outwardly swinging door providing ingress into and egress from the tub , and a touch switch accessibly mounted to facilitate release of the outwardly swinging door.2. The walk-in tub of comprising an electromagnetic door latch assembly.3. The walk-in tub of wherein the electromagnetic door latch assembly comprises operatively interconnected elements including at least two spaced-apart electromagnetic door latches claim 2 , an electrical controller claim 2 , a power supply and a quick-release touch switch.4. The walk-in tub of wherein the quick-release touch switch is mounted in a position on an end or side wall of the tub wherein the quick-release touch switch is disposed above a maximum desired water fill level of the tub and is readily accessible to a user inside the tub.5. A combination of the walk-in tub of with a shower that has at least two walls contiguous to the tub.6. The walk-in tub of wherein the electromagnetic door latch assembly further comprises an operatively interconnected notification alert.7. The walk-in tub of wherein a proximal end of the outwardly swinging door is attached by a plurality of concealed hinges to a side or end wall section of the tub.8. The walk-in tub of wherein the electromagnetic door latches are mounted ...

Slip resistant glass hinge system

A slip resistant hinge system for doors and, in particular, frameless glass doors, is provided. The hinge includes a dovetail-shaped central raised portion that minimizes or prevents the possibility of the glass slipping when secured to the hinge. The dovetail-shaped central raised portion can be designed as part of the hinge or can be created by inserts positioned around the central raised portion of the hinge. In operation, a corresponding dovetail-shaped opening is cut into the door for receiving the hinge.

Door System

The invention relates to a door system () comprising a door () and two lateral guide elements (), wherein the door () comprises multiple slat elements () which are connected to one another and can be detached from one another, and which are arranged orthogonal to the guide elements () and can be guided in the guide elements (), and a drive device () is provided for opening and/or closing the door(), wherein the door () can be lowered and/or raised for opening and/or closing and can be lowered into a box () for opening, and the individual slat elements () are arranged next to one another inside the box () in an open state of the door (). The drive device () is a cable pulley system () which can be driven by a horizontal drive spindle () and wherein a cable () of this pulley system () is connected to at least one slat element () in the vertical direction (V). 1. A door system , comprising:a door;two lateral guide elements;wherein the door a plurality of slat elements connected to one another and selectively detachable from one another and arranged orthogonal to and guided in the guide elements,a drive device configured to open or close the door, the door being able to be lowered or raised and sunk into a box, wherein individual slat elements are arranged next to one another inside the box when the door is in an open state; andwherein the drive device is a pulley system that can be driven by a horizontal drive spindle, and wherein a cable of the pulley system is connected to at least one slat element in the vertical direction.2. The door system according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral guide elements extend in a vertical direction (V) and the plurality of slat elements are arranged between the two guide elements in a horizontal direction (H).3. The door system according to claim 1 , wherein the box is arranged below the door system.4. The door system according to claim 1 , wherein the box has a depth between 30 cm and 100 cm.5. The door system according to claim 1 , ...

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a bracket having a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The magnet field of the bracket and the magnet field of the track may have different widths. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The bracket may have a guard in slidable engagement with the track to limit lateral movement of the magnet of the bracket disposed above and repelling the magnet of the track to levitate the door off of the track while preventing excessive lateral forces on the guard. The bracket may have at least one guide in slidable engagement with the track to secure the engagement of the bracket to the track and maintain vertical alignment of the bracket to the track. 1. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the door defining a length;a bracket attached to the door;a first permanent magnet comprising a plurality of permanent magnets attached to the bracket, the first permanent magnet defining a length and a width and having north and south poles, the width being horizontally transverse to the length of the door;a guard attached to the bracket between each of the plurality of permanent magnets, the guard extending out of the bracket at a direction horizontally transverse to the length of the door;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track;a second permanent magnet attached to the track and having north and south poles, the like poles of the first and second permanent magnet facing each other to repulsively lift an entire weight of the door up, the second permanent magnet having a width horizontally transverse to the length of the door, the second permanent magnet width being different than the first permanent magnet width, the second permanent magnet having a length ...

DUAL SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM

A dual sliding door apparatus incudes a rectangular shaped frame configured for attachment to two opposing walls and a floor, the frame creating an opening, a top of the frame comprising a first rail parallel to a second rail, a first glass door sized so as to cover about one half of the opening, a pair of roller wheels coupled to a top of the first door, the pair of roller wheels including a concave outer surface designed to mate with the first rail, such that the first door rolls on the first rail, a second glass door with a pair of roller wheels coupled to a top of the second door, a first stop coupled to an outer circumference of the first glass door, and a second stop coupled to an outer circumference of the second glass door. 1. A dual sliding door apparatus , comprising:a rectangular shaped frame configured for attachment to two opposing walls and a floor, the frame creating an opening configured for ingress and egress into a shower enclosure;a top of the frame comprising a first rail parallel to, and on an identical horizontal plane as, a second rail, such that the first rail is horizontally separated from the second rail;a first glass door sized so as to cover about one half of the opening;a first pair of roller wheels coupled to a top of the first door, the first pair of roller wheels including a concave outer surface designed to mate with the first rail, such that the first door rolls on the first rail;a second glass door sized so as to cover about one half of the opening;a second pair of roller wheels coupled to a top of the second door, the second pair of roller wheels including a concave outer surface designed to mate with the second rail, such that the second door rolls on the second rail;a first stop coupled to an outer circumference of the first glass door, wherein the first stop extends outwards such that it prevents the second door from rolling past the first stop; anda second stop coupled to an outer circumference of the second glass door, ...

Shower Door System with Gravity Hinge

A shower door and hinge assembly comprising a glass shower door, a sloping sill, a sill angle adapter, upper and lower horizontal door frame rails, and upper and lower shower door hinges where the lower hinge is a gravity style hinge featuring a self-closing action, is presented. The hinges of the present invention shower door and hinge assembly arch only to horizontal edge surfaces of the glass door, i.e. the hinges do not attach to any vertical surface of the door. 1. A shower door and hinge assembly comprising:a shower door having a weight and an upper horizontal edge and a lower horizontal edge;an upper horizontal rail attached to the upper horizontal edge of the shower door;a lower horizontal rail attached to the lower horizontal edge of the shower door;an upper hinge, the upper hinge comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion of the upper hinge and lower portion of the upper hinge are pivotally connected;a lower hinge; the lower hinge having a fixed portion and a rotating portion, wherein the fixed portion of the lower hinge and the rotating portion of the lower hinge are pivotally connected;wherein, the fixed portion of the lower hinge includes raised surfaces disposed about a circular hole and located at 0° and 180° with respect to a longitudinal axis of the fixed portion of the lower hinge and includes grooves disposed about the circular hole and located at 45° and 270° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fixed portion of the lower hinge, wherein ramps interconnect the raised surfaces with the grooves;wherein, the rotating portion of the lower hinge includes raised surfaces disposed about a circular hole and located at 90° and 270° with respect to a longitudinal axis of the rotating portion of the lower hinge;wherein, the fixed portion of the lower hinge and the rotating portion of the lower hinge are engagable;wherein, engagement of the raised surfaces of the rotating portion of the lower hinge with the grooves of ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO WIRELESSLY INTERLOCK DOORS

Methods and apparatus to wirelessly interlock doors are disclosed. A door system includes a user interface to receive interlock configuration data input from a user, the interlock configuration data to define an interlock condition to be satisfied before a first door is to undergo an operation, the interlock condition associated with a current state of a second door. The door system includes a first wireless transceiver to receive a signal from a second wireless transceiver associated with a second door. The method includes a door operation controller to at least one of (1) implement the operation of the first door in response to a request when the current state of the second door satisfies the interlock condition, (2) ignore the request, or (3) not execute the operation of the first door in response to the request when the current state of the second door does not satisfy the interlock condition. 1. A method comprising:storing, in a database, interlock configuration data input from a user, the interlock configuration data to define an interlock condition to be satisfied before a first door is to undergo an operation, the interlock condition associated with a current state of a second door;determining, by executing an instruction with a processor, the current state of the second door based on a signal wirelessly transmitted from the second door; andin response to a request to implement the operation, (1) implementing the operation of the first door when the current state of the second door satisfies the interlock condition, (2) ignoring the request, or (3) inhibiting execution of the operation of the first door when the current state of the second door does not satisfy the interlock condition.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the interlock condition is satisfied when the second door is in a closed position.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , wherein the operation of the first door is opening the first door.4. The method as defined in claim 2 , wherein ...

INTELLIGENT SAFETY DOOR

The present invention concerns a motorized door comprising an array of n detection cells distributed along the length of the leading edge, capable of detecting the presence and distance, Δx, from said detection cell of a body positioned between said detection cell and a distal transverse edge. The detection cells are coupled to a CPU which triggers different actions during the closing of the shutter, depending on the proportion, P=n/n of the number, n, of detection cells identifying the presence of a body at a same time located at a distance, Δx≤Δxs, wherein Δxs is a predefined safety distance. (a) if P≤Ps, wherein Ps is a predefined safety proportion, the detected body is considered as an accidental obstacle and the CPU is programmed to instantly stop the movement of the shutter; (b) if P>Ps, the CPU considers that the detected body is a distal transverse edge defining the end of the closure run, and orders to decrease the closing speed of the shutter until the leading edge contacts the distal transverse edge. 11211. Motorized door for closing an area , said area being defined by a first and second lateral edges which extend parallel to a longitudinal axis , X , by a proximal transverse edge extending parallel to a transverse axis , X , normal to the longitudinal axis , X , and a distal transverse edge , transverse to the longitudinal axis , X , wherein said motorized door comprises:(A) A shutter of dimensions suitable for closing the area, and comprising a leading edge substantially parallel to the distal transverse edge of the area,{'b': '1', '(B) A motorized driving mechanism suitable for moving the leading edge of the shutter along the longitudinal axis, X, between an open position, wherein the leading edge is adjacent to the proximal transverse edge and a closed position, wherein the leading edge contacts the distal transverse edge, in a first direction to close said area and in a second direction to open said area;'}{'b': 1', '2', '1, '(C) An array of n ...

SLIDING DOOR

A sliding door has a brake element for braking the door leaf, an adjustment device configured to switch the brake element over from a braking position, in which the door leaf is being braked, to a release position, in which the door leaf is not being braked, and from the release position to the braking position, and a motor drive unit which is configured to cooperate with the adjustment device and to allow the brake element to be adjusted. 115-. (canceled)16. A sliding door , comprising:a door leaf;a brake element for braking said door leaf;an adjustment device for switching said brake element over from a braking position in which said door leaf is being braked, to a release position in which said door leaf is not being braked, and vice versa from the release position to the braking position; anda motorized drive unit configured to cooperate with said adjustment device and to allow said brake element to be adjusted.17. The sliding door according to claim 16 , wherein said motorized drive unit is configured to displace said door leaf in a direction of a closed position of said door leaf.18. The sliding door according to claim 16 , wherein said motorized drive unit is able to displace said door leaf in a direction of a closed position of said door leaf and optionally in a direction of an open position of said door leaf.19. The sliding door according to claim 16 , wherein said adjustment device contains a strand-shaped or rod-shaped brake adjusting unit which is connected to said brake element and which in a case of a displacement in a longitudinal direction of said brake adjusting unit transfers said brake element from the braking position into the release position or vice versa.20. The sliding door according to claim 19 , wherein said adjustment device has a displaceable driver unit claim 19 , which by displacement transversely claim 19 , to the longitudinal direction of said brake adjusting unit claim 19 , is able to displace claim 19 , said brake adjusting unit in ...

Shower Door System Anti-Torque Back Plate Device Roller and Roller Stops

An anti-lift tab in a roller assembly for a door that rides along a fixed beam that does not rotate relative to the roller assembly in use. The anti-lift tab protrudes from the bottom of a face plate with keys molded onto the back face of that plate which interface with keyways contained in a castellated nut and shaft component with internal crew threads. A threaded rod is inserted through the inner diameter of a bearing seated in a roller which rides along a fixed rail. That rod is screwed into the shaft side of the castellated nut and shaft component. A screw attaches the mated thee plate/castellated nut shaft component assembly to the roller/bearing assembly. In this arrangement, the face plate with the anti-lift tab protruding from its bottom will remain fixed and not rotate relative to the roller assembly during translation of the roller assembly on a fixed beam. 1. An anti-torque and anti-lift device for a roller that rides on a fixed rail comprising:a roller with an outer diameter and inner diameter wherein a bearing is fixed into the inner diameter of the roller and said bearing having a front face, rear face and inner diameter;a threaded shaft inserted into and through the inner diameter of the bearing with a cap nut torqued up against the rear face of the bearing on one end of the threaded shaft and an inner shaft face of a castellated nut and shaft component torqued up against the front face of the bearing on the other end of the threaded shaft;the castellated nut and shall component having an inner diameter tapped through hole, an inner shaft face and an outer castellated nut face, the outer castellated nut face having keyway slots;a circular face plate having a front face, a rear face, an inner diameter through hole, protruding keys located on the rear face and an anti-lift hook standing off of the circumference of the circular face plate projecting out past the rear face perpendicular to a plane located on the rear face of the circular face plate;the ...

Automatic multi slide doors device

A multi slide doors device comprises a frame, a power module, a guide pulley module and a plurality of door panels. The first door panel is operated by the power module to move upward or downward. Simultaneously, the second door panel also moves in the same direction with a different moving distance by the transmission of the pulleys in the pulley module. The moving distance of the second door panel is larger than that of the first door panel. In this way, the plurality of door panels can be opened or closed quickly so that the defect of spending long time in opening or closing due to in-sequence moving of door panels and of inconvenient maintenance due to complexity in designing of convention technology can be improved.

AUTOMATED DOOR SLIDER ASSEMBLY

An automated door slider assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a motor unit having a body mounted to a top edge of a stationary support panel and a drive screw bracket installed at an opposite end of the motor unit and mounted to the top edge of the stationary support panel. A longitudinal drive screw having first and second ends is connected to the motor unit at the first end and the drive screw bracket at the second end. A drive screw nut is installed onto the drive screw such that the drive screw nut moves along an axis of the drive screw when the drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation. A door panel bracket is attached to a slide panel that moves through the door panel bracket as the drive screw nut moves along the axis of the drive screw when the drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation. A drive screw bushing houses the drive screw nut such that the door panel bracket is attached to the drive screw bushing and is moved along the axis of the drive screw with the drive screw nut such that the slide panel is moved between open and closed positions during operation. 1. An automated door slider assembly , comprising:a motor unit having a body configured to be mounted to a top edge of a stationary support panel;a drive screw bracket configured to be installed at an opposite end of the motor unit and mounted to the top edge of the stationary support panel;a longitudinal drive screw having a first end and a second end and configured to be connected to the motor unit at the first end and the drive screw bracket at the second end;a drive screw nut configured to be installed onto the longitudinal drive screw, wherein the drive screw nut moves along an axis of the longitudinal drive screw when the longitudinal drive screw is rotated by the motor unit during operation;a door panel bracket configured to be attached to a slide panel at a top edge thereof, wherein the slide panel moves through the door panel bracket as the drive screw ...

Privacy enclosure enhancement

An apparatus for enhancing the privacy of common privacy enclosures is presented. Two primary embodiments are disclosed. The first embodiment can be used in pre-existing enclosures. The second embodiment is designed where the privacy enhancing screen is incorporated directly into the privacy enclosure's door hinge.

DOOR LATCH

A latch is provided for latching the doors of cubicles or stalls provided in public washrooms. The latch includes a body mounted within a cavity formed between the inner and outer door surfaces, the body rotatably mounting a spindle having a latching member mounted at one end. Biasing means in the form of one or more cam followers acting on a corresponding number of cam surfaces is provided between the body and the spindle to hold the spindle in a closed position but, once displaced from the closed position, to bias the spindle toward a fully open position. 1. A latch for a door having inner and outer facing surfaces , said latch comprising:a body configured for mounting within a cavity in the door extending between the inner and outer surfaces;a spindle rotatably mounted in the body for rotation about a spindle axis between two defined positions;a latch member fixed to the spindle for rotation therewith;a biasing means configured to retain said spindle in a first defined position but, when the spindle is released from the first defined position, the biasing means being operable to bias rotation of the spindle about the spindle axis to the second defined position, the biasing means acting between the spindle and the body and being arranged substantially along one or more radii extending from the spindle axis.2. The latch according to claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially symmetrical about the spindle axis.3. The latch according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when viewed along the spindle axis claim 2 , the body is an annulus having inner and outer circumferential surfaces claim 2 , and wherein the biasing means is confined within the outer circumferential surface.4. The latch according to claim 1 , wherein the two defined positions are spaced 90° apart.5. The latch according to claim 1 , to wherein the biasing means comprises at least one cam surface formed in or on the spindle claim 1 , and at least one cam follower mounted in the body claim 1 , the cam ...

LOWER DOOR SECTION HAVING A FOLDING ROLLER BRACKET

A door having a door body that can be lifted, along a predetermined path, from a closed position in which it closes a wall opening into an open position in which it is located substantially overhead, the door body having two, three or more door body elements arranged one on top of the other in the closed position, is modified according to the invention in that a lower edge of the door body in the closed position and trailing during the lifting can be lifted separately, when the door reaches the open position, by a pivoting movement of a lower door body element having said edge in a lifting direction with respect to a door body element situated above it in the closed position relative to the predetermined path. 1. A door having a door body that can be lifted , along a predetermined path , from a closed position in which it closes a wall opening into an open position in which it is located substantially overhead , the door body having two , three or more door body elements arranged one on top of the other in the closed position and hinged together along articulation axes running roughly perpendicular to the predetermined path , wherein a lower edge of the door body in the closed position and trailing during the lifting can be lifted separately , at least when the door reaches the open position , by a pivoting movement of a lower door body element having said edge in a lifting direction with respect to a door body element situated above it in the closed position relative to the predetermined path , characterized by a limiting device which limits the pivoting movement of the lower door body element in the lifting direction at least along a segment of the predetermined path.2. The door according to claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a first pretensioning device forcing the separately liftable edge of the lower door body element into the predetermined path upon moving from the open position to the closed position.3. The door according to claim 1 , wherein a second ...

Methods and Systems to Indicate the Status of Door Operations

Example methods and systems to indicate the status of door operations are disclosed. An example door system includes a door panel having a leading edge to be moved in a travel direction between an open position and a closed position relative to the doorframe. The door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position. The door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position. The example door system also includes a series of lights distributed along the travel direction proximate the doorframe. The example door system further includes a controller to switch the lights between a first state and a second state to provide a visual effect of movement corresponding to the operating status of the door system. 1. A door system for a passageway between a work area and a personnel area , the work area containing a work-in-process , the work-in-process having a processing period extending between a start time and a completion time , the door system comprising:a door panel having a leading edge to be moved between an open position and a closed position, the door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position, the door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position; anda signal generator to emit a first signal during the processing period prior to the completion time, the first signal occurring proximate in time to the completion time to indicate the completion time of the processing period is impending.2. The door system of claim 1 , further including a doorframe along which the door panel is to move between the open position and the closed position claim 1 , and the signal generator including a light proximate the doorframe.3. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the signal generator is a projector and the first signal is a light projected onto the door panel.4. The door system of claim 1 , wherein the first signal includes a displayed countdown timer ...

METHOD FOR DESIGNING DATA AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MANUFACTURING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IP DOOR CONTROLLERS

A system is designed for the management of the data and data files associated with the manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of a door motor control system typically found on industrial doors and gates. The system uses elements and programs useful to anyone familiar with common technologies such as APPs on Smartphones, thumb drives and touch screen display technologies. Since this familiarity already exists as a standard expertise among a broad range of people, the training component necessary to achieve competency in the field of motorized doors can be greatly reduced. 1. A motor control system for controlling the motor of a motorized door or gate that is operably connected to a door or gate through a speed reducer that has at least an open position and a closed position with the motor capable of driving the door or gate to both the open and closed position , comprising:an encoder adapted for determining position;a controller having programmable media to include an FPGA and a processor; an SBC with an memory device which includes at least one of a fixed memory and a removable memory device and an insertable SD card; anda touch screen display.2. A motor control system according to wherein said FPGA has an FPGA program; andwherein said control board includes a plurality of indicator LEDs that are controlled by said FPGA to indicate whether the circuit they correspond to is active with respect to said FPGA program.3. A motor control system according to wherein said plurality of control board indicator LEDs are grouped by color according to their function and wherein said color is indicative of an active state when illuminated.4. The motor system according to wherein the some specific data displayed to the screen is uploaded to and stored in the SBC includes any of installation manuals claim 1 , installation videos and/or troubleshooting guides that aid in at least one of the operation claim 1 , installation and maintenance of at least one of the door ...

LOCK FOR SALOON-TYPE LAVATORY DOOR

A lock assembly that includes a blocking member and a linkage assembly having a triangle member assembly and a bar member. The first corner of the triangle member assembly is pivotably attached to a first end of the bar member and a second end of the bar member is pivotably attached to the blocking member. The first leg of the triangle member assembly extends between the first and second corners, the second leg extends between the second and third corners and the third leg extends between the first and third corners. The lock assembly also includes a handle associated with the third corner of the triangle member assembly. Movement of the handle along a curved path from a start position to a finish position moves the blocking member between a first position and a second position. A first distance is defined between the handle and the blocking member when the blocking member is in the first position and a greater second distance is defined when the blocking member is in the second position. 1. A lock assembly comprising:a blocking member,a first linkage assembly that includes a first triangle member assembly and a first bar member, wherein the first triangle member assembly includes first, second and third corners, wherein the first corner is pivotably attached to a first end of the first bar member, wherein a second end of the first bar member is pivotably attached to the blocking member, wherein the first triangle member assembly includes first, second and third legs, wherein the first leg extends between the first and second corners, wherein the second leg extends between the second and third corners, and wherein the third leg extends between the first and third corners, anda first handle associated with the third corner of the first triangle member assembly,wherein movement of the handle along a curved path from a start position to a finish position moves the blocking member between a first position and a second position, wherein a first distance is defined ...

HINGE FOR REVOLVING SHUTTERS, ESPECIALLY OF SHOWER BOXES

An improved hinge () for revolving shutters (A), especially of shower boxes, comprising a structural assembly which includes a strike block () defining a substantially vertical main axis (Y) and suitable to be made integral with a fixed or bearing auxiliary structure (A′), a pair of shaped flanges () opposite, facing and coupled each other through fastening means () in such a way as to define a side recess () in which the strike block is substantially housed (), a side groove () which communicates with the outside and develops for at least part of the perimeter of the shaped flanges () and is suitable to receive a peripheral portion of a revolving shutter (A) of a shower box, and an inner seat () hidden from view in which rotation means () are stably housed defining an auxiliary axis (Y′) parallel to the main axis (Y) of the strike block () and cooperating, on one hand, with the strike block () itself in such a way as to define a first operative position, in which the revolving shutter (A) closes, remaining stable in position, a room of the shower box, and at least one second operative position, in which the rotating shutter (A), as a result of rotation around the main axis (Y) imparted by a user, opens fully, remaining stable in position, the room of the shower box, and, on the other side, with elastic means () suitable to retain the rotation means () stably against the strike block () at each of aforesaid operative positions. In particular, the elastic means () comprise an elastically yielding laminar body () shaped in such a way as to substantially embed in its own overall encumbrance the rotation means () which include a single idle roller () extending for the entire height (H), defined parallel to said main axis (Y), of a head portion () of the strike block (), opposite to the base portion () associated with the fixed or bearing auxiliary structure (A′). 2. (canceled)3. Hinge according to claim 1 , characterized in that said laminar body presents in side view a ...

SHOWER DOOR GUIDE ASSEMBLY

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, wherein each receptacle is provided with a lower contact region, and a pair of lateral side contact regions, wherein one of the pair of lateral side contact regions has a height less than a height of the other of the pair of lateral side contact regions; 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 within one of the receptacles;wherein each receptacle is provided with an upper contact region to constrain the terminal end of the crossbeam between the upper and lower contact regions to minimize deflection of the crossbeam; andwherein at least one ingress opening is formed through the upper contact region and one of the pair of lateral side contact regions.2. The shower door guide assembly of wherein the cross-section of the crossbeam is sized so that the ...

DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A BATHING ENCLOSURE

There is described a door assembly for a bathing enclosure, comprising: a frame; a rotatable panel rotatably securable to a wall; and a slidable panel slidably secured to the frame, wherein a sliding motion of the slidable panel triggers a rotation of the rotatable panel, wherein the door assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein when the door assembly is in the closed position, the rotatable and slidable panels are adjacent to one another and are unparallel and wherein when the door assembly is in the open position, the rotatable and slidable panels overlap one another and are parallel together. 2. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a first guide member secured to the rotatable panel and a second guide member secured to the slidable panel and engageable with the first guide member for triggering the rotation of the rotatable panel.3. The door assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first guide member comprises a groove extending therealong.4. The door assembly of claim 3 , wherein the groove comprises a first groove portion being parallel to the rotatable panel and a second groove portion extending from the first groove portion at an angle therefrom claim 3 , the second groove portion being adjacent to the slidable panel when the door assembly is in the closed position.5. The door assembly of claim 3 , wherein the second guide member comprises a pin sized and shaped to be received in the groove claim 3 , a motion of the pin within the groove triggering the rotation of the rotatable panel.6. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rail member extending along the frame and a roller assembly secured to the slidable panel and engaging the rail member to allow a sliding motion of the slidable panel relative to the frame7. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rotating connector assembly securable to the wall and the rotatable panel.8. The door assembly of claim 7 , wherein the rotating connector ...

CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a preset sequence of operations. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of graphical control elements (e.g., touch-sensitive buttons) that enable operation of the loading dock equipment in an appropriate sequence. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the graphical control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. 1. A control panel for controlling operation of loading dock equipment at a loading dock , the loading dock equipment including at least a first piece of loading dock equipment and a second piece of loading dock equipment , wherein the control panel comprises:a display screen configured to sequentially display a first control element and then, after user interaction with the first control element, display a second control element, wherein the user interaction with the first control element causes activation of the first piece of loading dock equipment, and wherein user interaction with the second control element causes activation of the second piece of loading dock equipment after activation of the first piece of loading dock equipment.2. The control panel of wherein the display screen is configured to display a series of control elements for operating the loading dock equipment according to a preset sequence claim 1 , the series of control elements including the first control element and the second control element.3. The control panel of wherein the display screen is configured to display a series of control elements for operating the loading dock equipment according to a preset ...

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

An adjustable mounting assembly includes a wall channel; an adjustment channel fitting within the wall channel; and a connection means arranged to adjustably connect the adjustment channel to the wall channel. The connection means includes a fixing block, with a first aperture therethrough, arranged to fit within the wall channel and between the wall and adjustment channels, the first aperture arranged to receive a wall fixing member arranged to pass through the base of the wall channel so as to secure the fixing block to the wall channel; and an adjustable fixing member arranged to secure the adjustment channel to the fixing block, a head of the adjustable fixing member being within the adjustment channel in use; wherein movement of the adjustable fixing member is arranged to allow movement of the adjustment channel, and the adjustment channel is arranged to receive a profile strip to cover the adjustable fixing member. 1. An adjustable mounting assembly comprising:a wall channel arranged to be fixedly connected to a wall, the wall channel having a base;an adjustment channel arranged to fit at least partially within the wall channel; anda connection means arranged to connect the wall channel to the wall and to adjustably connect the adjustment channel to the wall channel such that the adjustment channel can be moved towards and away from the base of the wall channel, a fixing block arranged to fit within the wall channel and between the wall channel and the adjustment channel, the fixing block having a first aperture therethrough, wherein the first aperture is arranged to receive a wall fixing member, the wall fixing member being arranged to pass through the base of the wall channel so as to secure the fixing block to the wall channel and the wall channel to the wall; and', 'an adjustable fixing member arranged to pass through the adjustment channel and into the fixing block, so as to secure the adjustment channel to the fixing block, a head of the adjustable ...

Shower Door Hinge Limiter

A hinge for a door, such a glass shower door, including a back plate attachable to a surface, a hinge block extending from the back plate, a clamp rotatably coupled to the hinge block for receiving the glass shower door, and a hinge limiter attached to one of a front or a back exterior surface of the hinge block. The hinge limiter may have a length equal to or less than a length of the hinge block and a width less than a width of the hinge block. The clamp may include a stop plate on an interior surface, adjacent to a distal end of the hinge block, adapted to contact the hinge limiter upon rotation of the clamp. 1. A hinge , comprising:a back plate attachable to a surface;a hinge block extending from said back plate;a clamp rotatably coupled to said hinge block; anda hinge limiter attached to one of a front or a back exterior surface of said hinge block.2. The hinge according to claim 1 , wherein said hinge limiter has a length equal to or less than a length of said hinge block.3. The hinge according to claim 2 , wherein said hinge limiter has a width less than a width of said hinge block.4. The hinge according to claim 3 , wherein said hinge limiter has a width-wise distal end that is curved claim 3 , chamfered claim 3 , or filleted.5. The hinge according to claim 1 , wherein said clamp includes a stop plate on an interior surface claim 1 , adjacent to a distal end of said hinge block claim 1 , adapted to contact said hinge limiter upon rotation of said clamp.6. The hinge according to claim 1 , wherein said hinge limiter is a first hinge limiter attached to the front exterior surface of said hinge block claim 1 , the hinge further comprising a second hinge limiter attached to the back exterior surface of said hinge block.7. The hinge according to claim 6 , wherein the first hinge limiter has a width different from a width of the second hinge limiter.8. The hinge according to claim 6 , wherein the first hinge limiter has a thickness different from a thickness of the ...

HIDDEN EASY-TO-CLEAN SHOWER DOOR SLIDING DEVICE

The present invention discloses a hidden easy-to-clean shower door sliding device including a rail with a sliding channel, a pulley seat installed on a movable door sheet, and a pulley bracket provided with a pulley. The pulley bracket and the rail form relative sliding fit by rolling the pulley in the sliding channel. A first magnetic member is arranged on the pulley bracket, a second magnetic member is arranged on the pulley seat, and fixation or separation of the pulley bracket and the pulley seat is achieved through adsorption or separation of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member. 1. A hidden easy-to-clean shower door sliding device , comprising:a rail with a sliding channel;a pulley seat installed on a movable door sheet; anda pulley bracket provided with a pulley, wherein the pulley bracket and the rail form relative sliding fit by rolling the pulley in the sliding channel;wherein a first magnetic member is arranged on the pulley bracket, a second magnetic member is arranged on the pulley seat, and fixation or separation of the pulley bracket and the pulley seat is achieved through adsorption or separation of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.2. The shower door sliding device according to claim 1 , wherein an interior of the rail is provide with a sliding channel formed by a substantially C-sectioned groove wall and used for the pulley to roll therein claim 1 , a lower part of one side of the sliding channel has an opening claim 1 , a decorative plate for hiding the sliding channel and the pulley is arranged on an outer side of the sliding channel claim 1 , an open cavity is arranged on an upper part of the sliding channel claim 1 , and a screw hole is arranged on an internal corner between an outer wall and a bottom wall of the rail.3. The shower door sliding device according to claim 1 , wherein the pulley bracket comprises a pulley bracket body and a bending plate claim 1 , the first magnetic member is installed on ...

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track. 1. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the door defining a length;a bracket attached to the door;a first magnet attached to the bracket, the first magnet having a length less than the length of the door, the first magnet tracing a first magnet path as the door slides to the open and closed positions;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the track defining a length about two times the length of the door, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track, the track having opposed inwardly directed fingers;a second magnet attached to the track, the second magnet having a length greater than the length of the door, the first and second magnets vertically aligned to each other and disposed vertically above a stabilizing roller; andthe stabilizing roller attached to the bracket and disposed within the track, the stabilizing roller having upper and lower ridges which collectively form a groove that receives the inwardly directed fingers in the groove for maintaining a vertical position of the door and a vertical gap between the first and second magnets as the door is traversed between the open and closed positions, wherein the stabilizing roller extends horizontally and an axis of rotation of the stabilizing roller extends vertically through the first magnet path.2. The door assembly of wherein the bracket comprises first and second brackets disposed on either side of a vertical midline of the door.3. The door assembly of wherein the length of the second magnet is greater than 80% of the ...

COMPLETELY HIDDEN IMPACT-FREE GENTLY POSITIONED DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING STRUCTURE FOR SHOWER ROOM

A completely hidden impact-free gently positioned door opening and closing structure for a shower room is disclosed. The door opening and closing structure for the shower room comprises a movable door piece, a rail assembly, pulley assemblies and a flexible closer assembly, wherein the rail assembly comprises a rail having a sliding channel disposed therein, each of the pulley assemblies comprises a pulley base fixed on the movable door piece and a pulley mounted on the pulley base, and the pulley is rollably disposed in the sliding channel; wherein the flexible closer assembly is fixed to the movable door piece, and movably disposed in the sliding channel; the flexible closer assembly comprises a fixing support and flexible closers provided with bayonets, and the flexible closers are fixed on the fixing support; and the rail assembly also comprises positioning elements matched with the flexible closers. 1. A completely hidden impact-free gently positioned door opening and closing structure for a shower room , comprising: a movable door piece , a rail assembly , a pulley assembly and a flexible closer assembly , wherein the rail assembly comprises a rail having a sliding channel disposed therein , the pulley assembly comprises a pulley base fixed on the movable door piece and a pulley mounted on the pulley base , and the pulley is rollably disposed in the sliding channel;wherein the flexible closer assembly is fixed to the movable door piece, and movably disposed in the sliding channel; the flexible closer assembly comprises a fixing support and a flexible closer provided with a bayonet, and the flexible closer is fixed on the fixing support; wherein the rail assembly also comprises a positioning element matched with the flexible closer.2. The door opening and closing structure for the shower room according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding channel is formed into an elongated channel with a substantially rectangular cross-section by the encircling of an upper wall ...

Sliding Rail Type Low-Obstacle Linkage Shower Room and Installation Method

The present invention discloses a sliding rail type low-obstacle linkage shower room and an installation method thereof. The shower room includes an upper rail and a lower rail, a fixed glass, a primary shower glass and a secondary shower glass. The lower rail is correspondingly provided at the secondary shower glass. A sliding block unit is installed on the secondary shower glass. The sliding block unit includes a fixed portion, a sliding groove and a guidance sliding portion. The fixed portion is provided correspondingly to the secondary shower glass. The sliding groove is used for receiving the primary shower glass to form a linkage. The guidance sliding portion is glidingly engaged with the lower rail. The linkage shower room has a simple structure which can be easily manufactured. 1. A sliding rail type low-obstacle linkage shower room , comprising:an upper rail, a lower rail, a fixed glass, a primary shower glass and a secondary shower glass;wherein the lower rail is correspondingly provided at the secondary shower glass, a sliding block unit is installed on the bottom of the secondary shower glass;wherein the sliding block unit includes a fixed portion, a sliding groove and a guidance sliding portion;wherein the fixed portion is provided correspondingly to the secondary shower glass, the sliding groove is used for receiving the primary shower glass to form a linkage, and the guidance sliding portion is glidingly engaged with the lower rail;wherein a linkage movement mechanism is provided on the upper rail, and the linkage movement mechanism on the upper rail drives the primary shower glass to form an engagement linkage with the secondary shower glass, and the secondary shower glass moves and in turn makes the sliding block unit removably connected to the secondary shower glass move synchronously.2. The sliding rail type low-obstacle linkage shower room of claim 1 , wherein an elastic holder is provided within the sliding groove claim 1 , and the elastic ...

SHOWER DOOR GUIDE ASSEMBLY

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, wherein each receptacle is provided with a lower contact region, and a pair of lateral side contact regions, wherein one of the pair of lateral side contact regions has a height less than a height of the other of the pair of lateral side contact regions; 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 within one of the receptacles and sized to prevent a vertical drop-in of the crossbeam into the receptacles.2. The shower door guide assembly of wherein the cross-section of the crossbeam is sized so that the crossbeam must be pivoted about a lengthwise axis of the crossbeam and translated in the receptacle during installation of the crossbeam terminal ends into the receptacles of the pair of brackets.3. The shower door guide assembly of wherein the crossbeam has ...

SHOWER DOOR

An apparatus for providing a seal between a door jamb and a hinged door leaf of a shower, the apparatus having a flexible body configured to be attached to the door jamb and configured to contact the door leaf when the door leaf is in a closed position. 1. An apparatus for providing a seal between a door jamb and a hinged door leaf of a shower , the apparatus comprising:a flexible body configured to be attached to the door jamb and configured to contact the door leaf when the door leaf is in a closed position;wherein the flexible body is elongate and is hollow in cross-section perpendicular to its longest dimension.2. The apparatus of wherein the flexible body is configured to extend the length of the doorjamb.3. The apparatus of wherein the flexible body is configured to receive a stiffening element at one end.4. The apparatus of further comprising:a first magnet inserted in the flexible body, the first magnet configured to interact with a second magnet comprised in the door leaf;wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are configured to attract the door leaf towards the closed position.5. The apparatus of further comprising a fixing element configured to extend the length of the flexible body and to attach the flexible body to the doorjamb.6. The apparatus of wherein the flexible body is resilient such that it is configured to return to its original shape after deformation.7. An apparatus for providing a seal between a door jamb and a hinged door leaf of a shower claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a flexible body configured to be attached to the door leaf and configured to contact the door jamb to provide a seal when the door leaf is in a closed position;wherein the flexible body is elongate and is hollow in cross-section perpendicular to its longest dimension.8. The apparatus of wherein the flexible body is configured to extend the length of the door leaf.9. The apparatus of further comprising:a first magnet inserted in the flexible body, the first magnet ...

SLIDING DOOR WITH MAGNETIC SUPPORT

The invention is a sliding door () comprising a door leaf () and a guide () that allows the door leaf () to slide along the guide (), wherein the sliding door () furthermore comprises first coupling means () and second coupling means (′) suited to couple the door leaf () with the guide (). Said first coupling means () comprise one or more magnetic elements (), in such a way as to exert a magnetic force (FM) between the first coupling means () and the second coupling means (′) so that the weight of the door leaf () is at least partially supported through the magnetic force (FM). The invention concerns also the use of one or more magnetic elements () in a sliding door (), a door kit comprising one or more magnetic elements () and a guide (), as well as a furnishing element like, for example, a wardrobe, a cupboard, a piece of office furniture, a fridge, a shower cubicle, a bathtub. 112323145523464552. Sliding door () comprising a door leaf () and a guide () that allows said door leaf () to slide along said guide () , wherein said sliding door () further comprises first coupling means () and second coupling means ( , ′) suited to couple said door leaf () with said guide () , characterized in that said first coupling means () comprise one or more magnetic elements () so as to exert a magnetic force (FM) between said first coupling means () and said second coupling means ( , ′) , so that the weight of said door leaf () is at least partially supported through said magnetic force (FM).21. Sliding door () according to claim 1 , characterized in that said magnetic force (FM) is of the attractive type.312. Sliding door () according to claim 1 , characterized in that said magnetic force (FM) is of the repulsive type claim 1 , so that the weight of said door leaf () is at least partially supported through magnetic levitation.41223. Sliding door () according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that said magnetic force (FM) comprises a vertical component (FM ...

Hinge device for an automated door

The present invention includes three off-set hinges adapted to utilize the weight of the door to cause the door to self position and allow manual operation of the door. 1. A hinge mechanism device configured to couple to a door and fixed panel , the device comprising: 'the panel-side leaf comprises a corresponding lower shoulder portion carrying an upward extending cylindrical pin, which is configured to insert into the cylindrical slot of the upper shoulder;', 'a top hinge coupled to the door and panel, the top hinge comprising a door-side leaf and a panel-side leaf, each leaf includes a relatively flat, rectangular body area with at least one through-holes traveling through the body, the door-side leaf further comprises an upper shoulder portion that defines a cylindrical slot with a circular opening on a bottom face of the shoulder portion,'}a bottom hinge coupled to the door and panel; and the top leaf comprises a substantially flat and rectilinear leaf body having two or more through holes, which are configured to enable conventional fasteners to attach the top leaf to the door, the top leaf further includes a top socket that defines an inverted cylindrical slot with a circular opening on a bottom surface of the top socket,', 'the bottom leaf comprises a substantially flat and rectilinear leaf body having two or more through holes, which are configured to enable conventional fasteners to attach the bottom leaf to the fixed panel, the bottom leaf further comprises a bottom socket that defines an upright cylindrical slot with a circular opening on a top surface of the bottom socket. This upright cylindrical slot further includes a specifically oriented beveled bottom wall;, 'a center hinge comprising a top leaf, a center pin, and a bottom leaf wherein'} an upper pin-portion configured to slideably insert into the inverted cylindrical slot of the top socket,', 'an oppositely disposed lower pin-portion adapted to slideabley insert into the upright cylindrical slot ...

SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLIES

A shower door hinge assembly includes a clamp, a member, a base, a spacer, and a pin. The clamp is configured to receive a portion of a shower door. The member is coupled to the clamp, and comprises a circumferential slot. The base is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, and defines a hole. The spacer is coupled to the base. The member is rotatably coupled to the spacer. The pin includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot. The pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door. 1. A shower door hinge assembly , comprising:a clamp configured to receive a portion of a shower door;a member coupled to the clamp, wherein the member comprises a circumferential slot;a base configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, wherein the base defines a hole;a spacer coupled to the base, wherein the member is rotatably coupled to the spacer; anda pin having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and wherein the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot;wherein the pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door.2. The shower door hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the circumferential slot includes a first portion having a first diameter claim 1 , and a second portion having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter claim 1 , and wherein the second portion defines the end point for rotation of the shower door.3. The shower door hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the pin has a diameter that is larger than the first diameter of the first portion claim 2 , so as to provide torsional resistance during rotation of the shower door.4. The shower door hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the member is ...

Double Bottom Slider System and Mechanism

A shower door assembly with translating glass door panels riding in a lower track and supported by an upper center guide with a locking mechanism providing that one glass door is locked in place while the other glass door is allowed to translate. A double bottom slider system and mechanism for a sliding door assembly comprising an inner door panel and an outer door panel slidingly engaged between an upper guide and lower track to allow the doors to translate relative to each other. a locking system located on the top portion of the lower track made up of an inner door gear element attached to a torque loading device with a protruding element in contact with the inner door panel meshed with an outer door gear element with a protruding element in contact with the outer door panel. The inner door gear element loaded in the clockwise direction with the torque device such that when the inner door panel is fully closed, the protruding element on the inner door gear element is locked against the edge of the inner door panel and the protruding element on the outer door gear element is disengaged from the edge of the outer door panel. The outer door gear element loaded in the clockwise direction with the torque device such that when the outer door panel is fully closed, the protruding element on the outer door gear is locked against the edge of the outer door panel and the protruding element on the inner door gear element is disengaged form the edge of the inner door panel.

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening. The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track.

Hinged wall profile door

A hinged wall profile door assembly for a shower enclosure is disclosed. The assembly includes: a first and a second longitudinal wall profile having a body configured for mounting to a wall; a longitudinal hinge profile having a body configured to be received within an inner section of the first longitudinal wall profile; a profile door of variable size and shape; at least a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly secured to the longitudinal hinge profile adjacent to a top edge and a bottom edge thereof, the first and second hinge assemblies configured for mounting to the profile door adjacent to a top edge and a bottom edge thereof, the first and second hinge assemblies having a body and a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the body is configured to be curved and the second end of the body is configured to form a longitudinal channel for receiving the profile door therethrough; and a first handle configured to be secured to a front side of the profile door and a second handle configured to be secured to a rear side of the profile door such that the first and second handles are positioned directly opposite from each other.

DUAL-USE RECEPTACLE DOOR LATCH

A receptacle that can receive a cell phone or other mobile communication device or other useful objects such as keys that attaches over a restroom or changing room door latch used to secure the door during use of the restroom or changing room. Receptacle's position such that the usual insert a cell phone into the receptacle when the restroom stall door is secured closed and locked by a latch bolt. The user will not forget the cell phone because it will be necessary to remove the cell phone to access the latch bolt for unlocking the stall door. The device can also include advertising with DC and disposed on the receptacle surface or adjacent a portion of the receptacle surface. An ultraviolet light can be activated to help as a disinfectant device to kill bacteria and viruses on any cell phones or other objects in the receptacle. 1. A latch device for releasably fixing a position of a door with respect to a jamb , the device comprising:a movable bolt configured to perform the fixing of the door; anda receptacle configured to: movably receive the bolt; and hold a cellphone.2. The device of wherein:the receptacle includes a track; and the bolt includes a boss configured to slidably engage the track.3. The device of wherein: the bolt includes a track; and the receptacle includes a boss configured to slidably engage the track.4. The device of further comprising a hook means.5. The device of wherein the hook means is configured to hang a keyring.6. The device of wherein the hook means is configured to hang a handbag.7. The device of wherein the hook means is configured to hang a garment.8. The device of wherein the receptacle includes one or more recesses configured for securing hardware there through to one of the door and the jamb.9. The device of wherein the receptacle includes one or more access windows for accessing the hardware to perform the securing of the hardware.10. The device of wherein the receptacle is configured to provide a view of the cellphone.11. The ...

DETACHABLE GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOWER ENCLOSURE DOOR

A detachable guide assembly for a shower enclosure door includes a frame member defining a boundary of the shower enclosure, a guide member arranged to receive a shower enclosure door and guide sliding movement of the shower enclosure door relative to the frame member. The guide member is detachably fixed to the frame member, and an actuator is operable to detach the guide member from the frame member. The actuator is operable from outside of the shower enclosure. 1. A detachable guide assembly for a shower enclosure door , comprising:a frame member defining a boundary of a shower enclosure;a guide member arranged to receive a shower enclosure door and guide sliding movement of the shower enclosure door relative to the frame member, the guide member being detachably fixed to the frame member; andan actuator operable to detach the guide member from the frame member, wherein the actuator is operable from outside of the shower enclosure.2. The detachable guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is movable between a first state in which the guide member is attached in a stationary manner to the frame member and a second state in which the guide member is unattached from the frame member.3. The detachable guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is at least partly disposed between the shower enclosure door and the outside of the shower enclosure.4. The detachable guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least part of the actuator is disposed on an upper surface of the frame member or an upper surface of the guide member.5. The detachable guide assembly of claim 4 , wherein a downward motion of at least part of the actuator detaches the guide member from the frame member.6. The detachable guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide member is detachably fixed to a side of the frame member adjacent to the interior of the shower enclosure.7. The detachable guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is operable from outside of the shower enclosure when ...

Hinge

The invention relates to a hinge for a swinging door, the hinge has at least one hinge axis element, a first hinge part and a second hinge part which are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner via the at least one hinge axis element, at least one latching arrangement, which comprises at least one latching means arranged at the second hinge part and comprising a latching body, and at least one latching recess arranged at the hinge axis element, wherein the latching means is configured such that the latching body engages in the latching recess in a latching position, and a clamping means for releasably fixing the hinge axis element to the first hinge part, wherein an angular position of the hinge axis element and the latching recess with respect to the first hinge part can be adjusted. The clamping means comprises at least one pair of clamping jaws for clamping the hinge axis element between these clamping jaws, wherein each of the clamping jaws comprises a clamping surface adapted to the contour of the hinge axis element. 11020. A hinge () , in particular for a swinging door , comprising at least one hinge axis element ();{'b': 12', '16', '20, 'a first hinge part () and a second hinge part () which are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner via the at least one hinge axis element (),'}{'b': 28', '50', '16', '52', '56', '20', '50', '52', '56, 'at least one latching arrangement () comprising at least one latching means () arranged at the second hinge part () and comprising a latching, body (), and at least one latching recess () arranged at the hinge axis element (), wherein the latching means () is configured such that the latching body () engages in the latching recess () in a latching position; and'}{'b': 14', '20', '12', '20', '56', '12', '14', '42', '44', '46', '48', '20', '42', '44', '46', '48', '42', '44', '46', '48', '20', '14', '30', '32', '30', '32', '42', '44', '46', '48, 'a clamping means () for releasably fixing the hinge axis element () ...

MAGNETIC LEVITATING DOOR

A magnetically levitating door is disclosed herein. The door may have a magnet that is repelled from a magnet of a track. The track may be disposed adjacent to a door opening The track may have a stabilizing roller to maintain vertical alignment of the magnets used to levitate the door off of the track. 1. A door assembly with a door disposable in front of a door opening and traversable between an open position and closed position , the door assembly comprising:the door being slidable to the open and closed positions, the first door defining a length;a bracket attached to the first door;a first magnet attached to the bracket, the first magnet defining a first magnet path which coincides with the door sliding between the open and closed positions;a track disposed adjacent to the door opening, the bracket being slidably mounted to the track, the track having a recess;a second magnet attached to the track, the second magnet having a length greater than a length of the door, the first and second magnets vertically aligned to each other and disposed vertically above a stabilizing prong; andthe stabilizing prong attached to the track and disposed within the recess of the track, wherein the stabilizing prong extends outward horizontally and a central axis of the stabilizing prong extends vertically through the first magnet path.2. The door assembly of wherein the first and second magnets have different strengths.3. The door assembly of wherein the first and second magnets have different widths.4. The door assembly of wherein the bracket comprises first and second brackets disposed on either side of a vertical midline of the door.5. The door assembly of wherein the length of the second magnet is greater than 80% of the length of the track.6. The door assembly of wherein the second magnet is a plurality of magnets claim 1 , each magnet of the plurality of magnets having a length less than the length of the door claim 1 , and the plurality of magnets collectively having a ...

Method for operating a door system and a door system operating according to the method

RETRACTABLE CURVED SHOWER DOOR

A retractable curved door assembly includes a spring-loaded roller assembly having a reel structure configured to rotate about an axis of rotation thereof, a rail extending away from the spring-loaded roller assembly in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the reel structure with at least a portion of the rail curving about an axis arranged parallel to the axis of rotation of the reel structure, a door end structure slidably engaging the rail, a flexible screen coupled to the reel structure and to the door end structure, and a tension element coupled to the reel structure and the door end structure. A greater tensile force is applied to the tension element than to the flexible screen when the door end structure is slid along the rail in a direction away from the spring-loaded roller assembly to prevent buckling of the flexible screen. 1. A retractable curved door assembly comprising:a spring-loaded roller assembly having a reel structure configured to rotate about an axis of rotation thereof;a first rail extending away from the roller assembly in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the reel structure, at least a portion of the first rail curving about an axis arranged parallel to the axis of rotation of the reel structure;a door end structure slidably or rollably engaging the first rail;a flexible screen coupled to the reel structure and to the door end structure; anda first tension element coupled to the reel structure and the door end structure, wherein a greater tensile force is applied to the first tension element than the flexible screen when the door end structure is slid along the first rail in a direction away from the reel structure.2. The retractable curved door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible screen is formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).3. The retractable curved door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible screen is self-supporting when the door end structure is slid along the first rail in a ...

Hinge for doors or windows

Four color liquid crystal display

본 발명은 4색 액정 표시 장치에 관한 것으로, 특히 렌더링 기법을 적용하는 반투과형 4색 액정 표시 장치의 화소 구조에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a four-color liquid crystal display, and more particularly, to a pixel structure of a transflective four-color liquid crystal display to which a rendering technique is applied. 이러한 4색 액정 표시 장치에서, 상기 복수의 화소 각각은 2×3 행렬 형태로 배열된 복수의 부화소를 포함하며, 상기 부화소 각각은 투과 영역과 반사 영역을 가지며, 상기 부화소 중 제1 부화소는 상기 반사 영역의 면적이 상기 투과 영역의 면적보다 크거나 동일하고, 나머지 부화소는 상기 투과 영역의 면적이 상기 반사 영역의 면적보다 크다. In the four-color liquid crystal display, each of the plurality of pixels includes a plurality of subpixels arranged in a 2 × 3 matrix, each of the subpixels having a transmission region and a reflection region, and a first subpixel of the subpixels. The pixel has an area of the reflective area greater than or equal to that of the transmissive area, and the remaining subpixels have an area of the transmissive area greater than the area of the reflective area. 이러한 방식으로, 렌더링 기법을 적용하는 반투과형 4색 액정 표시 장치에서 황색화 현상없이 색상을 구현할 수 있다. In this way, color can be implemented without yellowing in the transflective four-color liquid crystal display to which the rendering technique is applied. 액정표시장치, 투과, 반사, 반투과, 렌더링, 부화소, 화소 LCD, Transmissive, Reflective, Transflective, Rendering, Subpixel, Pixel

A Door Support Frame For Assembly Type Weshroom

본 고안은, 평판면의 양단에는 외향경사면과 외향으로 개방되는 캡실벽체와 내향결착편을 각각 일체로 형성하여 수납실을 형성하고, 수납실에 벽체를 수납시킨 상태에서 캡실벽체에 의해 형성되는 캡실에는 볼트스크루를 나사 결합한 후에 캡을 결합시키며, 평판면의 외면에서 일측 단부에는 차단편을 일체로 형성하여서 된 조립식화장식용 문짝지지틀에 관한 것으로서, 수납실에 벽체를 수납시킨 상태에서 캡실벽체에 의해 형성되는 캡실에는 볼트스크루를 나사 결합하여 줌으로 벽체를 견실하게 설치할 수 있고, 캡실벽체에 의해 형성되는 캡실에 다양한 재질과 색상으로 형성된 캡을 결합시켜 줌으로 나사 결합되는 볼트스크루를 감추면서 외관을 미려하게 유지시킬 수 있으며, 평판면의 외면에서 일측 단부에는 차단편을 일체로 형성하여 줌으로 화장실의 내부를 차단편이 차단하여 사용자의 신변과 프라이버시를 보호하면서 차단편이 스토퍼의 기능을 실시하여 별도의 스토퍼를 설치하여야 하는 번거로움을 해소할 수 있다. According to the present invention, a cap seal wall is formed by a cap seal wall body in a state in which a cap chamber wall body and an inward binding piece are integrally formed at both ends of the flat surface, and the cap chamber wall body and the inward binding piece which are opened outward are respectively integrated. The screw is connected to the cap after screwing the bolt screw, and on the outer surface of the flat surface relates to a prefabricated decorative door support frame formed by integrally forming a blocking piece, the cap chamber wall in the state of storing the wall in the storage chamber The cap seal formed by the screw can be firmly installed on the wall by screwing the bolt screw, and the cap seal formed by the cap seal wall by combining the cap formed of various materials and colors to hide the bolt screw screwed by the zoom It can be kept beautiful, and by forming a blocking piece integrally at one end at the outer surface of the flat surface The blocking piece blocks the inside of the restroom to protect the user's identity and privacy while the blocking piece functions as a stopper, eliminating the need to install a separate stopper.

Method for forming self-aligned contact plug of semiconductor device

반도체 기판상의 자기정렬 콘택 형성 예정 영역에 보호막 패턴을 형성하고, 자기정렬 콘택 플러그를 형성하지 않는 나머지 영역에만 층간절연막을 형성함으로써 콘택 플러그 형성 예정 영역에서의 층간절연막 에칭 공정이 생략된 반도체 소자의 자기정렬 콘택 플러그 형성 방법에 관하여 개시한다. 본 발명에 따른 반도체 소자의 자기정렬 콘택 플러그 형성 방법에서는 콘택 플러그 형성 예정 영역인 제1 영역과 상기 제1 영역을 제외한 나머지 영역인 제2 영역을 포함하는 반도체 기판을 준비한다. 상기 반도체 기판상에 에칭 장벽층에 의하여 그 상면 및 측벽이 덮인 제1 도전층을 형성한다. 상기 반도체 기판상의 상기 제1 영역 위에만 상기 에칭 장벽층 및 상기 반도체 기판의 표면을 덮는 보호막 패턴을 형성한다. 상기 반도체 기판의 제2 영역 위에만 선택적으로 평탄화된 층간절연막을 형성한다. 상기 보호막 패턴을 제거하여 상기 제1 영역에서 상기 제1 도전층 및 에칭 장벽층 사이로 반도체 기판의 표면을 노출시킨다. 상기 제1 영역에서 노출된 반도체 기판의 표면 위에 상기 제1 도전층 및 에칭 장벽층에 의하여 자기정렬되는 콘택 플러그를 형성한다.  By forming a protective film pattern in a region on which a self-aligned contact is to be formed on a semiconductor substrate, and forming an interlayer dielectric layer only in the remaining regions where the self-aligned contact plug is not formed, the magnetism of the semiconductor element in which the interlayer dielectric film etching process is omitted in the region where the contact plug is to be formed. A method of forming an alignment contact plug is disclosed. In the method for forming a self-aligned contact plug of a semiconductor device according to the present invention, a semiconductor substrate including a first region, which is a region to be formed of contact plugs, and a second region, which is a region other than the first region, is prepared. A first conductive layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, the top surface and the sidewall of which are covered by an etching barrier layer. A passivation layer pattern covering the surface of the etching barrier layer and the semiconductor substrate is formed only on the first region on the semiconductor substrate. A planarized interlayer insulating film is selectively formed only on the second region of the semiconductor substrate. The passivation layer pattern is removed to expose a surface of the semiconductor substrate between the first conductive layer and the etching barrier layer in the first region. A contact plug self- ...

A floodgate

본 발명은 도어(1)와, 상기 도어를 개폐시키도록 작동하는 작동수단, 상기 도어를 벽체에 대하여 회전가능하게 지지하도록 상하측에 각각 제공된 힌지부(3), 상기 도어(1)에는 적어도 하단부에 우수의 유입을 방지하기 위한 시일재(11)가 제공된 차수문에 관한 것으로, 상기 차수문 도어(1)의 상하측에 각각 제공되는 힌지부(3)는 벽체에 상하로 이격되어 고정된 상하 지지부(14,15)들과, 상기 상하 지지부(14,15)들에서 상하 단부가 지지되며, 도어(1)에 고정되고 자유단부에 홀(16')이 형성된 브라켓(16)의 홀(16')을 관통하여 배치된 힌지축(35)과, 상기 도어(1)가 힌지축(35)을 중심으로 회전될 때, 도어 개방시에는 도어의 하단이 바닥으로 부터 상승되게 하고 도어가 닫힐 때에는 도어의 하단이 하강하여 최종적으로 도어 하단에 제공된 시일재(11)가 바닥에 밀착되게 도어를 승하강시키도록 힌지축(35)의 하단부에 제공된 캠조립체(5)를 포함하여 구성됨으로써, 차수문의 개방시에 고정캠의 경사면을 따라 가동캠이 상승하게 되어 차수문이 바닥에서 상승되어 그 하단에 제공된 시일재가 바닥에 접촉되지 않게 되는 단순화된 구조로 내구성이 향상되고, 시일재의 마모 또는 손상이 방지되므로, 우수 유입의 차단 성능이 효과적으로 유지되며, 별도의 구동수단을 사용하지 않아 차수문 제조비용을 절감하고, 시일재를 포함한 차수문의 보수유지 비용을 절감할 수 있는 효과가 있다. The present invention relates to a door (1), an operating means operating to open and close the door, hinges (3) provided on the upper and lower sides to support the door rotatably with respect to the wall, and at least a lower end of the door (1) Regarding the order door provided with a sealing material 11 for preventing the inflow of rainwater into the waterway, the hinges 3 provided on the upper and lower sides of the order door door 1 are vertically spaced apart from the wall and fixed up and down. The support portions 14 and 15 and the upper and lower ends of the upper and lower support portions 14 and 15 are supported, and the hole 16 of the bracket 16 is fixed to the door 1 and formed with a hole 16 ′ at the free end. ') and when the door 1 is rotated around the hinge axis 35, the lower end of the door is raised from the floor when the door is opened, and when the door is closed By including the cam assembly 5 provided at the lower end of the hinge shaft 35 so that the lower end of the door descends and finally raises and lowers the door so that the sealing material 11 provided at the lower end of the door is in close contact with the floor, When opened, the movable cam rises along the inclined surface of the fixed cam, so that the door is raised ...

Pivotally mounting of a door

Space divider

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: space divider, in particular, shower cabin, is arranged with at least one sliding door and at least one adjacent element of space divider, in which one side of one sliding door surface in closed position is connected aflush with the side of surface of one space divider element. At least one sliding door with the help of sled may travel in guides. Sled has element from the side of guide and element from the side of door, which are connected to each other with the help of connection element. Element from the side of guide and from the side of door are hingedly connected to connection element. EFFECT: invention provides convenience in service by simplification of sliding door and surrounding space cleaning. 13 cl, 8 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2 338 451 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A47K 3/34 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005136982/12, 26.04.2004 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÊÈÔÅÐ Öîëüòàí Àíòîí (DE) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 26.04.2004 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÍÀÎÌÈ ÐÅÕÒÅ ÃÌÁÕ (DE) R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 29.04.2003 DE 10319170.4 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.05.2006 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.11.2008 Áþë. ¹ 32 2 3 3 8 4 5 1 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: DE 19501867 À1, 25.07.1996. US 5243715 À, 14.09.1993. US 5647172 À, 15.07.1997. SU 13611 À, 31.03.1930. RU 99118307 À, 10.07.2001. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 29.11.2005 2 3 3 8 4 5 1 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 2004/095997 (11.11.2004) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: EP 2004/004376 (26.04.2004) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129090, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Ñ.À.Äîðîôååâó (54) ÄÅËÈÒÅËÜ ÏÐÎÑÒÐÀÍÑÒÂÀ (57) Ðåôåðàò: Èçîáðåòåíèå îòíîñèòñ ê äåëèòåë ì ïðîñòðàíñòâà ñ ðàçäâèæíûìè äâåð ìè. Äåëèòåëü ïðîñòðàíñòâà, â ÷àñòíîñòè äóøåâà êàáèíà, âûïîëíåí, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå, ñ îäíîé ...