Patent classifications
E05D15/12
Insulated doors with restorable breakaway sections
A door includes a panel assembly including a leading panel and a trailing panel. The leading panel is to be in substantially coplanar alignment with the trailing panel when the panel assembly is in a normal configuration. The leading panel is to be angularly displaced out of coplanar alignment with the trailing panel when the panel assembly is in a dislodged configuration. The door further includes a tension member to connect the leading panel to the trailing panel. The tension member is to resiliently urge the leading panel and the trailing panel toward each other in a horizontal direction. The tension member is to resiliently urge the panel assembly toward the normal configuration when the panel assembly is in the dislodged configuration.
SLIDING CLOSURE FOR CABINETS
A frame assembly with sliding panels is described. The frame assembly includes a frame having an upper section opposite of a lower section. The lower section of the frame defines a first channel and a second channel. A first sliding panel includes a first lower edge. A first panel support is removably engaged to the first lower edge. The first panel support includes a first holding member that engages to the first lower edge. The first panel support slides in the first channel. A second sliding panel includes a second lower edge. A second panel support is removably engaged to the second lower edge. The second panel support includes a second holding member that engages to the second lower edge. The second panel support slides in the second channel.
Horizontal garage door assembly
A horizontal garage door assembly includes a plurality of panels, which are pivotally connected at adjacent side edges. A top rail receives the plurality of panels and includes a first straight portion, a curved portion, and a second straight portion. A motor is positioned at a first end of the first straight portion, a tensioning mechanism is disposed on a first panel, a gear mechanism is positioned at a second end of the first straight portion. A connecting band connects the motor, the gear mechanism, and the tensioning mechanism to form a loop along a length of the top rail. The motor drives the connecting band such that the plurality of panels moves between a closed position, in which the plurality of panels is substantially received in the first straight portion, and an open position, in which the plurality of panels is substantially received in the second straight portion.
Horizontal garage door assembly
A horizontal garage door assembly includes a plurality of panels, which are pivotally connected at adjacent side edges. A top rail receives the plurality of panels and includes a first straight portion, a curved portion, and a second straight portion. A motor is positioned at a first end of the first straight portion, a tensioning mechanism is disposed on a first panel, a gear mechanism is positioned at a second end of the first straight portion. A connecting band connects the motor, the gear mechanism, and the tensioning mechanism to form a loop along a length of the top rail. The motor drives the connecting band such that the plurality of panels moves between a closed position, in which the plurality of panels is substantially received in the first straight portion, and an open position, in which the plurality of panels is substantially received in the second straight portion.
Component for vehicle interior
A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The vehicle trim component may comprise a base comprising a compartment; a cover coupled to the base configured for movement relative to the compartment; a blocker coupled to the base configured to selectively engage with the cover; and a mechanism coupled to the blocker. The mechanism may be configured to move the blocker between a deployed position when the cover is not engaged with the blocker and a retracted position when the cover is engaged with the blocker.
Automatic drive systems, movable partition systems including such automatic drive systems, and related methods
Automatic drive systems for movable partitions may comprise a floating jamb configured to attach to panels of a movable partition and glide within a pocket. A motor may be configured to extend the movable partition. The motor may be configured for mounting in the pocket on a back side of the floating jamb opposing a front side of the floating jamb to which the panels of the movable partition are configured to attach. An electronics enclosure may be sized and configured to contain electronics to connect to the motor. The electronics enclosure may be configured for positioning in the pocket on the backside in a location offset from the motor. A depth of the electronics enclosure, as measured in a direction in which the floating jamb is mounted to glide, may be less than or equal to a depth of the motor, as measured in the same direction.
Automatic drive systems, movable partition systems including such automatic drive systems, and related methods
Automatic drive systems for movable partitions may comprise a floating jamb configured to attach to panels of a movable partition and glide within a pocket. A motor may be configured to extend the movable partition. The motor may be configured for mounting in the pocket on a back side of the floating jamb opposing a front side of the floating jamb to which the panels of the movable partition are configured to attach. An electronics enclosure may be sized and configured to contain electronics to connect to the motor. The electronics enclosure may be configured for positioning in the pocket on the backside in a location offset from the motor. A depth of the electronics enclosure, as measured in a direction in which the floating jamb is mounted to glide, may be less than or equal to a depth of the motor, as measured in the same direction.
COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR
A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The vehicle trim component may comprise a base comprising a compartment; a cover coupled to the base configured for movement relative to the compartment; a blocker coupled to the base configured to selectively engage with the cover; and a mechanism coupled to the blocker. The mechanism may be configured to move the blocker between a deployed position when the cover is not engaged with the blocker and a retracted position when the cover is engaged with the blocker.
Expandable bathroom door
A retractable bathroom door includes a fixed frame (1), a mobile frame (2), a first parallel pull string (3) and a foldable portion (4). The mobile frame (2) is perpendicular to the upper frame portion of the fixed frame (1) and horizontally moves in a frame range of the fixed frame (1). A frame portion at one side of the mobile frame (2) has a first hollow structure (13). A first upper pulley (5) and a first lower pulley (6) are respectively disposed at a top end and a bottom end of the first hollow structure (13). The first parallel pull string (3) has two ends which are connected and wound around the first upper pulley (5) and the first lower pulley (6) in a crossover manner. An upper rail and a lower rail are respectively disposed on the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the fixed frame (1). An upper rack (9) and a lower rack (10) are respectively disposed on the upper rail and the lower rail. Two ends of the upper rack (9) and the lower rack (10) respectively enter the first hollow structure (13) from a first upper opening (7) and a first lower opening (8) of the first hollow structure (13), and are connected with the first parallel pull string (3). A length of the upper rack (9) disposed on the upper rail is as same as a length of the lower rack (10) disposed on the lower rail. The foldable portion (4) is disposed between two mobile frame portions of the mobile frame. The retractable bathroom door is adapted for small space installation, has strong adaptability and stable moving.
TENSIONERS FOR MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH TENSIONERS, AND RELATED METHODS
Tensioner devices for use with movable partition systems include endplates configured to be mounted on opposing sides or ends of a movable partition. At least one of the endplates includes a bracket configured for attachment to an end of a chain or a belt. The bracket is movable relative to the endplate. The endplate having the bracket also includes an adjustment mechanism located on a common side of the endplate with the bracket, and is operably coupled with the bracket. The adjustment mechanism is configured for adjusting a distance separating the bracket from the endplate. Movable partition systems include such tensioner devices. Methods of adjusting a tension in a chain or a belt of a movable partition system involve the use of such a tensioner device. Methods of installing movable partition systems within structures include the installation of such tensioner devices.