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Closure sequence control arrangement for double doors

US6742302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2201/686
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A closure sequence controller for a pair of first and second door leaves pivotable with respect to a door frame includes an elongate guide rail for mounting to the door frame, a first elongate sliding bar positioned in the guide rail and functionally connected to the first door leaf in a manner such that the first sliding bar moves in response to pivotal movement of the first door leaf relative to the door frame, and a sequence control unit installed in the guide rail and functionally connected to the first sliding bar. The sequence control unit includes a lock body structure defining a chamber through which the first sliding bar extends and having a guiding surface that is inclined with respect to the first sliding bar. A blocking member is located in the chamber and movable therein longitudinally of the first sliding bar. A biasing element urges the blocking member in a direction towards a position in which the blocking member is clamped tightly against the first sliding bar and prevents closing of the first door leaf.

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