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Overhead door header with maximum clearance

US10829970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Wabash National, L.P. · US

Inventors

Rodney P. Ehrlich · Wolcott, US
Michael L. Thoma · Lafayette, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2017
Grant date	Nov 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 10, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/532
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide a header for enclosing a counterbalance assembly for use with an overhead door assembly. The header comprises a top surface, a rear surface coupled to a rear end of the top surface, a bottom surface coupled to a bottom end of the rear surface, and at least one reinforcement member disposed rearward of the counterbalance assembly and forward of the rear surface. The at least one reinforcement member provides necessary reinforcement to the header while allowing for a vertical height of the header to be minimized.

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