Breakaway door panel system
US8651165B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/585
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is generally concerned with a breakaway door panel system comprising an impact resistant panel pivotally assembled to a pair of connecting members mountable to a door adjacent a first end and a second end of the panel respectively, and at least one impact releasable panel locking device comprising a first compliant holding element mounted at an end of the panel, a second complementary compliant holding element mounted to one of the connecting member adjacent the panel end, and a connecting bar releasably connecting the first holding element to the second holding element, whereby, when an impact force of at least a predetermined strength in applied to the panel, the bars are extracted from at least one of their respective holding elements, leaving the panel break away from the door, pivoting in the direction of the impact force.
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