Sectional door reinforcing post assembly
US6776210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/106
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A reinforcing post assembly for use with a sectional upward acting door to reinforce the door against high windloads includes an elongated C-channel shaped post reinforced with spaced apart gusset plates, and including retractable anchor pin members at its lower end. Elongated anchor links are mounted on the post upper end for engagement with a wall bracket which includes retainer pins and bosses formed thereon for retaining the links in a working position of the post. Spaced apart flexible cables are mounted on the post and may be connected at opposed eyes to retaining anchor pins mounted on the door sections and extending therebetween at spaced apart points on the door.
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