Screen enclosure support assembly
US11085192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H4/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support assembly for a screen enclosure includes a collar device having a sleeve section with a central passageway for receiving an upright post of the enclosure and permitting the sleeve section to be adjustably positioned and fastened to the post. At least one channel is attached exteriorly to the sleeve section for receiving and being secured to a respective structural beam such that the beam is supported by and extends transversely to the upright post. The structural beam includes wide front and back face sections interconnected by narrow top and bottom side sections. At least one of the face sections has a spline groove formed longitudinally therethrough for receiving a screen panel and complementary spline component to secure the screen panel to the structural beam.
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