CA2574253C - Mechanism for the operation of multiple panels door with increased insulating properties - Google Patents
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- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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Abstract
An improved mechanism for the operation of multiple panels door with increased insulating properties comprises a means that keeps the door panels away from the seal as they move up or down vertically and that brings the panels tightly against the seal when the panels have completed their vertical course. In the prior art, a multiple panel door follows the path of the guide rail where in this instant invention, when the panels have run their course along the path of the guide rails, they are moved away from the guide rails and against the door frame, which results in the door panels to apply pressure against an insulating strip.
Description
Mechaoism for the o,p.eration of Multiple pa. n eLs door w'~ increased insulatin"ronerties 51`0011 The invention retates generaily to doors having multiple panels such as, for exampie, garage doors but more specificalfy to a mechanism which provides for better insulating properties.
L3ACKGROUIND AP THE INVENT1pN
[0021 Vertically opening doors having multipfe panels are mostly known for their use as car garage doors although they can be used for other applications. Over the years steel, aluminum or vinyl covered doors with an insuiating core have been developped to increase insulating properties. No matter the insulating properties of the core, there remains heat loss due to the poor sealing characteristics of the perimeter seal 1.5 which atlows air to circulate. The problem is not so rnuch that the seal is poor, it is because the constant friction of the door opening and closing against the seal makes it less efficient, plus the fact that, to begin with, in order not to cause to much of a hindrance to the operation of the door, the seal cannot create too much fric4ion against the door so that it can open or ctose relatively effort free so as not to over work the motor
L3ACKGROUIND AP THE INVENT1pN
[0021 Vertically opening doors having multipfe panels are mostly known for their use as car garage doors although they can be used for other applications. Over the years steel, aluminum or vinyl covered doors with an insuiating core have been developped to increase insulating properties. No matter the insulating properties of the core, there remains heat loss due to the poor sealing characteristics of the perimeter seal 1.5 which atlows air to circulate. The problem is not so rnuch that the seal is poor, it is because the constant friction of the door opening and closing against the seal makes it less efficient, plus the fact that, to begin with, in order not to cause to much of a hindrance to the operation of the door, the seal cannot create too much fric4ion against the door so that it can open or ctose relatively effort free so as not to over work the motor
2 dning the opening and dosing operation or a user nlanually opening or dosing the donr None of the prior art adequately addresses these issues and therefore there is room for improvement in the sealing characteristics of such doors.
5SUMNAARY Ot= 7HElWMEN'TION
{0031 In view of the faregoing disadvantages inherent in the known devices now present in the prior art, the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detait, is to provide objects and advantages which are:
10041 To provicle for an improved mechanism far the operation of multiple panels door which improves insulating properties.
[0051 To provide for an improved mechanism for the operation of multiple t5 paneis door which does not create undue resistance on the door movement so as to require a more powerful motor or require unnecessary strain on the part of a user manuaily operating the door.
[006) To attain these ends, the invention comprises a means that keeps the door panels away from the sea] as they move up or down vertically and that brings the panels tightly against the seal when the panels have completed their vertic:al course,
5SUMNAARY Ot= 7HElWMEN'TION
{0031 In view of the faregoing disadvantages inherent in the known devices now present in the prior art, the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detait, is to provide objects and advantages which are:
10041 To provicle for an improved mechanism far the operation of multiple panels door which improves insulating properties.
[0051 To provide for an improved mechanism for the operation of multiple t5 paneis door which does not create undue resistance on the door movement so as to require a more powerful motor or require unnecessary strain on the part of a user manuaily operating the door.
[006) To attain these ends, the invention comprises a means that keeps the door panels away from the sea] as they move up or down vertically and that brings the panels tightly against the seal when the panels have completed their vertic:al course,
3 (007] The invention cornprises a pair of hinge mechanism for each of the door panel and the hinge mechanism is further comprised of a clamshell module and a cam.
[008.1 The clamshell module having a first part on one of the panel and a second part on another panel_ Each of the cam is associated with one of the clamshell nwdule by way of a plate fixedly attached to any one of the panels= The plate is located proximal to the clamshell module and the cam is nMtionaiy attached to the plate at its proximal end and rotationally attached to a blade at its distal end. Each of the blade is connected to a caster and each of the caster rblls within the guide rail.
[009] A top cam, rotationally attached to the plate on its proximal end and the plate fixedly attached on one of the panels and the top cam is rotationally attached to a secondary cam on its distal end. The top cam is situated between a top caster and a top plate.
15[0010) A a Y configuration between the secondary cam, the cam and the top blade is able to change into ae T s configuration.
[00111 There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that wi11 be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
[008.1 The clamshell module having a first part on one of the panel and a second part on another panel_ Each of the cam is associated with one of the clamshell nwdule by way of a plate fixedly attached to any one of the panels= The plate is located proximal to the clamshell module and the cam is nMtionaiy attached to the plate at its proximal end and rotationally attached to a blade at its distal end. Each of the blade is connected to a caster and each of the caster rblls within the guide rail.
[009] A top cam, rotationally attached to the plate on its proximal end and the plate fixedly attached on one of the panels and the top cam is rotationally attached to a secondary cam on its distal end. The top cam is situated between a top caster and a top plate.
15[0010) A a Y configuration between the secondary cam, the cam and the top blade is able to change into ae T s configuration.
[00111 There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that wi11 be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
4 [QOi2l In this r+espect, befoce explaining at least, one embodiment of the invention in detaii, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of constn,ction and to the arrangements of the camponents set forth in the followirlg description or illustrated in the drawings_ The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of deescription and shoutd not be regarded as limiting.
10[00131 As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, nyethods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefona, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
1.00141 These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understending of the invention, its operating advantages and the specifc objects attained by its uses, reference should be rnade to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which contains iqustrated prefened embodiments of the invention.
BRtEFI]ESCRIPTIO.u OF THEDRAiNi GS
10[00131 As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, nyethods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefona, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
1.00141 These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understending of the invention, its operating advantages and the specifc objects attained by its uses, reference should be rnade to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which contains iqustrated prefened embodiments of the invention.
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5[00151 Figs. la-b-c Side views of the mecfianism with the door partially open and the door closed, with a detail side view of the hinge mechanism, respectively.
(0016] Figs. 2a-b Front view of the mechanism with detail front view, respectively_ 10[0017'1 Figs. 3a-b Top views of the door interacting with the seal, open and closed, respectively.
OETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] A mechanism for the operation of multiple panels door (10) works in conjunation rn+ith a pair of guide rails (12) (only one shown in dattQd lines in figs.l ab) as are commonly used in the art. The guide rails(12) do not require any special modifications except that they are set back from a door frame (14) in a distance greater than is usually used in the art. It is a tso recommended that the guide rails (12) have additional bracing (not shown) so that they can sustain more stress than normai in the arrt.
(0016] Figs. 2a-b Front view of the mechanism with detail front view, respectively_ 10[0017'1 Figs. 3a-b Top views of the door interacting with the seal, open and closed, respectively.
OETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] A mechanism for the operation of multiple panels door (10) works in conjunation rn+ith a pair of guide rails (12) (only one shown in dattQd lines in figs.l ab) as are commonly used in the art. The guide rails(12) do not require any special modifications except that they are set back from a door frame (14) in a distance greater than is usually used in the art. It is a tso recommended that the guide rails (12) have additional bracing (not shown) so that they can sustain more stress than normai in the arrt.
6 10019j The door panels (16) are also vuell known in the art and standard off the shelf panels (16) can be used in conjunction vvitli standard off the shelf guide rails (12), where the invention mostly lies is in the hinge mechanism (18) which is substantially different from hinges of the prior art (not shown).
10020] When the panels (1fi) have run their course along the path of the guide rails (12), they are moved away from the guide rails (12) to be put against the door frat'ne (14), which results in the door panels (16) applying pressure against an insulating stnp (20). This insulating strip (20) can be derived fmm ex;sting types keown in the art or it can be specially cxeated or adapted for this applicafion since, by moving towards the insulating strip (20), the door (10) applies pressure onto the strip (20) which can thus be thicker and nesilientiy deformable which can provide for a better seal. A variety of elastomers could be used to perform that function. It is not, however, within the scope of this invention to give more details on the exact composition or properties of such a sealing strip.
f0021J The hinge mechanism (18) is comprised of a clamshell module (22) and a cam (24), For each two panels (16), there is a pair of such hinge mechanism (18) that is shared since the clamsheil module (22) requires
10020] When the panels (1fi) have run their course along the path of the guide rails (12), they are moved away from the guide rails (12) to be put against the door frat'ne (14), which results in the door panels (16) applying pressure against an insulating stnp (20). This insulating strip (20) can be derived fmm ex;sting types keown in the art or it can be specially cxeated or adapted for this applicafion since, by moving towards the insulating strip (20), the door (10) applies pressure onto the strip (20) which can thus be thicker and nesilientiy deformable which can provide for a better seal. A variety of elastomers could be used to perform that function. It is not, however, within the scope of this invention to give more details on the exact composition or properties of such a sealing strip.
f0021J The hinge mechanism (18) is comprised of a clamshell module (22) and a cam (24), For each two panels (16), there is a pair of such hinge mechanism (18) that is shared since the clamsheil module (22) requires
7 to have a first part (22') on one panel (16) and a second part (22") on another panel (161, this is obvious for anyone familiar with the workings of any hinge.
i0o22] Each cam (24) is associated with a clamshell module (22) by way of a plate (26) fixedly attached to a panel (16) proximal the clamshell module (22). The cam (24) is rotationally attached to the plate (26) at its proximal end (28) and rotationally attached to a blade (32) at its distal end (30). Each blade (32) is connected to a caster (34) and each caster (34) rolls within the guide rail (12) as is known for any prior art multiple panel door except that in this case, the blades (32) act as if they were door panels (16).
[00231 As the panels (10) move upwardly or downwardly, the cams (24) are in a substantially parallel relation with the guide rails (12) as per fig.1 a.
When a first caster (34) reaches the end of the guide rail (12'), all panels (16) are now parallel with the guide rails (12). A top cam (24') has the unique feature of being, on ifs proximal end (28), rotationally attached to a top plate (27) on a top panel (16") wherein another plate (26) is also fixedly attached and, on its distal end (30), being rotationally attached to a secondary cam (36)_ 20[0024] This arrangement induces all cams (24) ta move from a substantially parallel position in retation to the guide rails (12), to a substantially $
perpendicular relation to the guide rails (12). As can be seen in fig. 9 a, there is a a Y a corttiguration between the secondary cam (36), the cam (24) and a top blade (38) whereas in ftg. 1 b there is is a T>) configuration between these same elements.
5[0()25] The arctuate shape of the guide rails (12) forr.es this change in configuration between what is seen in fig. 1 a and fsg. 1 b as a top panel (16") passes from a horizontal position into a vertical position. The top blade (38) being substantiaily longer than the cams (24) makes the top panel (16") move faster which has the effer~ of changing that eonfiguration and rift all other cams (24), which moves the door (10) away from the frame (14) when the door (10) is opening, and moving the door (10) against the frame (14) when it is dosing.
(0026) Also, a top cam (40) situated betrn+een a top caster (34') and a top plate (26') contributes to the changing in the confrguration by maintaining a relative distance between the top plate (26') and the top caster (34) so as to foroe the change between the conTiguration of fig. 1 a and the that offig.7b.
f00271 As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above descAption. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.
{00281 Wiih respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optinwm dinmnsional relationships for the parts of the invention, to aiclude variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skiled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
10[(10291 Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exad constnrction and operation shovrn and described, and accordingly, all suitabie modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, failing within the scope of the invention.
i0o22] Each cam (24) is associated with a clamshell module (22) by way of a plate (26) fixedly attached to a panel (16) proximal the clamshell module (22). The cam (24) is rotationally attached to the plate (26) at its proximal end (28) and rotationally attached to a blade (32) at its distal end (30). Each blade (32) is connected to a caster (34) and each caster (34) rolls within the guide rail (12) as is known for any prior art multiple panel door except that in this case, the blades (32) act as if they were door panels (16).
[00231 As the panels (10) move upwardly or downwardly, the cams (24) are in a substantially parallel relation with the guide rails (12) as per fig.1 a.
When a first caster (34) reaches the end of the guide rail (12'), all panels (16) are now parallel with the guide rails (12). A top cam (24') has the unique feature of being, on ifs proximal end (28), rotationally attached to a top plate (27) on a top panel (16") wherein another plate (26) is also fixedly attached and, on its distal end (30), being rotationally attached to a secondary cam (36)_ 20[0024] This arrangement induces all cams (24) ta move from a substantially parallel position in retation to the guide rails (12), to a substantially $
perpendicular relation to the guide rails (12). As can be seen in fig. 9 a, there is a a Y a corttiguration between the secondary cam (36), the cam (24) and a top blade (38) whereas in ftg. 1 b there is is a T>) configuration between these same elements.
5[0()25] The arctuate shape of the guide rails (12) forr.es this change in configuration between what is seen in fig. 1 a and fsg. 1 b as a top panel (16") passes from a horizontal position into a vertical position. The top blade (38) being substantiaily longer than the cams (24) makes the top panel (16") move faster which has the effer~ of changing that eonfiguration and rift all other cams (24), which moves the door (10) away from the frame (14) when the door (10) is opening, and moving the door (10) against the frame (14) when it is dosing.
(0026) Also, a top cam (40) situated betrn+een a top caster (34') and a top plate (26') contributes to the changing in the confrguration by maintaining a relative distance between the top plate (26') and the top caster (34) so as to foroe the change between the conTiguration of fig. 1 a and the that offig.7b.
f00271 As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above descAption. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.
{00281 Wiih respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optinwm dinmnsional relationships for the parts of the invention, to aiclude variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skiled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
10[(10291 Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exad constnrction and operation shovrn and described, and accordingly, all suitabie modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, failing within the scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A mechanism for the operation of multiple panels door working in conjunction with a pair of guide rails and panels further comprising:
a pair of hinge mechanism for each said panel said hinge mechanism further comprised of a clamshell module and a cam;
said clamshell module having a first part on one said panel and a second part on another said panel;
each said cam being associated with one of said clamshell module by way of a plate fixedly attached to any one of said panels;
said plate being proximal said clamshell module;
said cam being rotationally attached to said plate at its proximal end and rotationally attached to a blade at its distal end;
each said blade being connected to a caster and each said caster rolling within said guide rail;
a top cam rotationally attached to a top plate on its proximal end and, at its distal, rotationally attached to a secondary cam;
said plate fixedly attached on one of said panels;
said top cam situated between a top caster and a top plate;
a Y configuration between said secondary cam, said cam, and a top blade able to change into a T configuration.
a pair of hinge mechanism for each said panel said hinge mechanism further comprised of a clamshell module and a cam;
said clamshell module having a first part on one said panel and a second part on another said panel;
each said cam being associated with one of said clamshell module by way of a plate fixedly attached to any one of said panels;
said plate being proximal said clamshell module;
said cam being rotationally attached to said plate at its proximal end and rotationally attached to a blade at its distal end;
each said blade being connected to a caster and each said caster rolling within said guide rail;
a top cam rotationally attached to a top plate on its proximal end and, at its distal, rotationally attached to a secondary cam;
said plate fixedly attached on one of said panels;
said top cam situated between a top caster and a top plate;
a Y configuration between said secondary cam, said cam, and a top blade able to change into a T configuration.
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