Patent classifications
E05Y2800/205
Adjustable header for sliding doors and windows
An adjustable header having a first header piece and a second header piece, which are attachable to each other by a connector.
VEHICLE HOOD BUMPER
A hood bumper for a vehicle having a hood including: a housing having a wall, a base, an internal chamber, and an opening to the internal chamber. The wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface. the interior surface defines the internal chamber. The hood bumper further including a biasing mechanism operably connected to the housing and a plunger operably connected to the biasing mechanism and configured to receive an exerted force from the hood. The hood bumper further including a bumper head operably connected to the housing and a support frame operably connecting the bumper head to the housing. The plunger is configured to first move into the bumper head to absorb an impact force to the hood, next the bumper head compresses to further absorb the impact force, and then the support frame collapses to even further absorb the impact force.
BARN DOOR TRACK SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF INSTALLATION
A mounting system for mounting a door for movement adjacent an opening in a wall structure includes a cleat having a central web and two sides, a track plate having a central web and two sides, a track attached to the track plate, and at least one fastener for attaching the cleat to the wall structure. When mounted, the cleat extends lengthwise above the opening and engages drywall, the at least one fastener extends through at least one aperture defined by the cleat web and engages at least one stud(s) and/or header of the wall structure, and the first side of the track plate engages the first side of the cleat. A related door mounting method includes mounting a cleat to the wall structure, hanging a track plate on the cleat, securing the track plate to the cleat, and hanging the door on the track plate.
ACTUATOR RATE CONTROL WITH ENERGY ABSORBING PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM
An actuator includes a piston assembly movably disposed within an assembly housing having a fixedly supported end and an opposing end that receives a movable piston assembly. The piston assembly includes a piston rod and an attached piston head having a fixed orifice as well as an orifice with a check valve to create rate control of the assembly. Hydraulic fluid is caused to move through the axially movable piston head based on compressive and tensile loads imparted to the assembly. A plurality of pre-loaded springs are configured to selectively provide pressure relief in the event the orifices of the piston become clogged, wherein the plurality of pre-loaded springs, such as disc springs, further provide an energy absorbing function of the assembly based on loading conditions.
SLIDING DOOR WEEP SILL ASSEMBLY
A weep sill assembly includes an elongated sill base, a first floor within the sill base, and a drain conduit. The elongated sill base includes a top opening configured for fluid ingress. The first floor divides an interior of the sill base into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, wherein the floor includes a first aperture that provides fluid communication between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The drain conduit is in fluid communication with the lower chamber. In another aspect, a sliding door assembly includes a header configured for attachment to a wall, a weep sill assembly, and a door panel configured for slidable engagement with the header and with the weep sill assembly.
Gate Hinge and Latch With Direct Attachment to a Support Post and One-Handed Opening of Latch and Gate
A fence system with a gate assembly mounted in a gap between first and second fence portions of the fence system. A hinge may be used to mount the gate assembly, where the hinge has a clamp fixed to a support with substantially the same cross-section, and the support is fixed to a first member of the hinge. A second member of the hinge can be mounted to the gate assembly with the first and second members being rotatably fixed together, thereby allowing rotation of the gate assembly between open, closed, and various other positions. A latch actuator can selectively secure and release a latch retainer thereby selectively allowing the gate to rotate to the various positions. A handle can be positioned proximate the latch actuator to allow gripping of the handle and manipulating the actuator with one hand, thereby releasing the retainer.
GATE HINGE AND LATCH WITH DIRECT ATTACHMENT TO A SUPPORT POST
A fence system with a gate assembly mounted in a gap between first and second fence portions of the fence system. The gate assembly can be mounted directly to a post of the first or second fence portions without being mounted to pickets or backer rails of the fence portions. A hinge may be used to mount the gate assembly, where the hinge has a clamp fixed to a support with substantially the same cross-section, and the support is fixed to a first member of the hinge. A second member of the hinge can be mounted to the gate assembly with the first and second members being rotatably fixed together, thereby allowing rotation of the gate assembly between open, closed, and various other positions.
FURNITURE HINGE
A furniture hinge for pivotally connecting at least two furniture parts to one another, including: at least two fastening portions which are pivotally connected to one another for fastening to the furniture parts, wherein the fastening portions can be moved relative to each other between a closed position and an open position, a spring device for pressing the fastening portions into the closed position and/or into the open position, a damping device for dampening a relative movement of the fastening portions, wherein the spring device is integrated into the damping device, wherein the damping device and the spring device are accommodated within a first and within a second housing portion, wherein the first and second housing portions, for performing the relative movement, are displaceably arranged relative to one another.
Spindle drive assembly, vehicle hatch with a spindle drive assembly and method for installing an epicyclic gearing of a spindle drive assembly
A spindle drive assembly for opening and/or closing a vehicle hatch is described. This comprises a spindle extending along a spindle drive axis and a spindle drive motor coupled to the spindle in terms of drive, the motor shaft of which is arranged substantially coaxially with respect to the spindle drive axis. The spindle drive motor is coupled to the spindle via a two-stage epicyclic gearing. Furthermore, a vehicle hatch with such a spindle drive assembly is presented. A method for installing an epicyclic gearing of such a spindle drive assembly is additionally specified.
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF ROTARY SHAFT LINK ASSEMBLY
A uniform distribution support structure of rotary shaft link assembly includes a rotary shaft assembly and a support assembly. The rotary shaft assembly has multiple connection members. Each connection member is formed with a hollow section and a perforation. A guide face is disposed in each hollow section. A spacer shaft rod is disposed between each two adjacent connection members. Each spacer shaft rod is formed with a through hole. A guide arched face is disposed in each through hole. The support assembly has a support member and a lateral support member passing through the through holes and the hollow sections. Multiple opposite guide arched faces are disposed on the support member. Multiple opposite guide faces are disposed on the lateral support member. The guide faces and the guide arched faces respectively abut against the opposite guide faces and the opposite guide arched faces.