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Fabric fire rated door

US10174545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2017
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/801
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fabric fire rated door is described. The door utilizes a fire resistant fabric curtain with an end lock attachment. A tubular steel shaft is driven by an internal tube motor. The shaft is supported to minimize deflection. Single door shafts can also be joined together with a coupler shaft to create infinitely wide doors. The coupler shaft is spring loaded to act as a take up reel for a coupling curtain which will overlap each adjacent single door shaft. All curtains are attached to the same bottom bar. A hood covers the shaft, curtain, and the supports that run across the width of the door. The curtain travels over these horizontal supports as it drops down through the hood opening. The horizontal supports keep the curtain in position for proper seal during a fire/smoke event.

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