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System to guide the slats of an industrial roller door to reduce damages after crash

US8371357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/585
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for preventing damage to an industrial door during an impact, the apparatus including a roller door having a plurality of lamellae, and a plurality of end pieces connectable to the lamellae. The industrial door also includes a drive system, connectable to the plurality of end pieces for raising and lowering the door. The lamellae include a plurality of openings formed therein and, arranged on at least one distal end thereof. The end pieces include a plurality of friction fit security devices for engaging the openings.

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