Reset mechanism for a panel guide and impact separation system for a sliding door
US7222457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D23/021
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sliding door for selectively opening and closing an opening is disclosed. The door is comprised of a door panel having a top, a bottom, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The door panel translates laterally relative to the opening between a closed position and an open position. The door has a guide, a guide follower, and a reset member. The guide is mounted to a mounting surface located between the upper and lower extent of the opening, and comprises a first end disposed proximate the opening and a second end opposite the first end. The guide follower is attached to the door panel and disposed in operable engagement with the guide. The reset member is disposed proximate the second end of the guide. The reset member has a surface that is angularly oriented to facilitate operable engagement and alignment of the guide follower with the guide.
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