Panel guide and impact separation system for a sliding door
US7117637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/585
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A panel guide and impact separation system for a sliding door adapted to open and close an opening having an upper and lower extent is disclosed. The system comprises a guide, a guide follower and an elongate beam. The guide is adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface located between the upper and lower extent. The guide follower is disposed in operable engagement with the guide and is adapted to translate along at least a portion of the guide. The elongate beam has a first and second end. The first end of the elongate beam is connected the guide follower and the second end of the elongate beam is attachable to a door panel. The second end of the elongate beam is adapted to extend generally horizontally along at least a portion of a vertical plane of a door panel.
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