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Window arrangement for a rail vehicle

A window arrangement for a rail vehicle includes a window pane disposed in a movable sliding frame and having at least one open position, a closed position and a transport position. The movable sliding frame is disposed in a window guiding frame, and the window pane has a larger surface than a corresponding window opening of the window guiding frame.

Window arrangement for a rail vehicle

A window arrangement for a rail vehicle includes a window pane disposed in a movable sliding frame and having at least one open position, a closed position and a transport position. The movable sliding frame is disposed in a window guiding frame, and the window pane has a larger surface than a corresponding window opening of the window guiding frame.

Door system having sound control and RF shielding and methods of making same

A door system and a method of making a door system including a metal door, a metal door frame for the metal door, and one or more door frame seals. The metal door and the metal door frame each include a steel outer surface with a first metal layer in contact with and that encapsulates or covers the steel outer surface, and a second metal layer in contact with and that encapsulates or covers the first metal layer. The first metal layer is different from the second metal layer. The first metal layer can be optional. The door frame seals are located on the metal door frame and provide conductivity between the metal door and the metal door frame. The door system preferably has an acceptable sound transmission class rating and RF shielding properties.

FENESTRATION SYSTEM WITH ACTUATABLE SEALING DEVICE, AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
20230094996 · 2023-03-30 · ·

A fenestration system may comprise a closure element, such as a door or window. The closure element is movable relative to a frame between open and closed positions. The frame surrounds a fenestration opening, such as a doorway. The fenestration system may also comprise a carrier mounted to the closure element and movable relative to the closure element between extended and retracted positions. A weather strip is attached to the carrier and arranged to contact the frame in the extended position of the carrier. One or more retraction magnets may be arranged to exert a first magnetic force on the carrier to move the carrier into the retracted position in the open position of the closure element. One or more extension magnets may be arranged to exert a second magnetic force on the carrier to move the carrier into the extended position in the closed position of the closure element.

FENESTRATION SYSTEM WITH ACTUATABLE SEALING DEVICE, AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
20230094996 · 2023-03-30 · ·

A fenestration system may comprise a closure element, such as a door or window. The closure element is movable relative to a frame between open and closed positions. The frame surrounds a fenestration opening, such as a doorway. The fenestration system may also comprise a carrier mounted to the closure element and movable relative to the closure element between extended and retracted positions. A weather strip is attached to the carrier and arranged to contact the frame in the extended position of the carrier. One or more retraction magnets may be arranged to exert a first magnetic force on the carrier to move the carrier into the retracted position in the open position of the closure element. One or more extension magnets may be arranged to exert a second magnetic force on the carrier to move the carrier into the extended position in the closed position of the closure element.

Window balance assembly

A window balance assembly may include a carrier, a spring element, and a mounting bracket. The spring element may include first and second portions. The first portion may be coupled to the carrier. The mounting bracket may engage the second portion of the spring element and may selectively engage the carrier.

Spring-loaded sash guide

A sash includes a stile, the stile defining a first flange and a second flange, a locking slot defined extending through the first flange; and a sash guide, the sash guide defining a first guide leg and a second guide leg, the first guide leg defining a locking tab, the locking tab extending through the locking slot.

Spring-loaded sash guide

A sash includes a stile, the stile defining a first flange and a second flange, a locking slot defined extending through the first flange; and a sash guide, the sash guide defining a first guide leg and a second guide leg, the first guide leg defining a locking tab, the locking tab extending through the locking slot.

SASH RETENTION SYSTEM
20230160253 · 2023-05-25 · ·

A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.

Seamless multi-panel door

A panel of a sectional door includes a panel frame and a sheet of material that is coupled to the panel frame. The panel frame includes a top frame member, a bottom frame member, a first side frame member and a second side frame member. The frame members include a rear surface and a front surface, and the front surface includes a ledge. The sheet of material is coupled to the front surface such that a bottom edge of the sheet rests on the ledge and a front surface of the sheet is unobstructed by the panel frame.