EP2597240A2 - Überkopftürschienensystem- Hängeanordnung - Google Patents

Überkopftürschienensystem- Hängeanordnung Download PDF

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EP2597240A2
EP2597240A2 EP12190638.2A EP12190638A EP2597240A2 EP 2597240 A2 EP2597240 A2 EP 2597240A2 EP 12190638 A EP12190638 A EP 12190638A EP 2597240 A2 EP2597240 A2 EP 2597240A2
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overhead door
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Per-Åke Bastestad
Joel Beckman
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/16—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/24—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane consisting of parts connected at their edges
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10—Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/12—Adjustable by manual operation
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10—Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/30—Adjustment motion
    • E05Y2600/31—Linear motion
    • E05Y2600/312—Horizontal motion
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10—Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/30—Adjustment motion
    • E05Y2600/31—Linear motion
    • E05Y2600/314—Vertical motion
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/60—Mounting or coupling members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2600/626—Plates or brackets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/20—Combinations of elements
    • E05Y2800/22—Combinations of elements of not identical elements of the same category, e.g. combinations of not identical springs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/106—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof for garages

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  • the present invention relates to an overhead door track system hanger arrangement for ceiling mounting, an overhead door track system assembly comprising at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement as well as a method for ceiling mounting of an overhead door track system by means of at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement.
  • Overhead doors are common in many different types of buildings, such as private and industrial buildings.
  • Overhead sectional doors usually comprise at least two sections hinged together while up and over doors usually comprise only one section.
  • the sides of the sections are equipped with rollers which run in tracks.
  • a track is located at each side of the door.
  • Each track comprises a vertical portion usually affixed to the wall surrounding the door opening of the building and a horizontal portion running from the building wall and inwards the garage room.
  • the second track portion may run parallel to an inclined ceiling.
  • the tracks may be connected by a distance beam, which stabilizes the track system.
  • the distance beam is usually located at the free ends of the tracks, i.e.
  • the ceiling height differs from the desired height location of the horizontal track portions, which usually is similar to the height of the door opening. Therefore an overhead door track system hanger is needed in order to install the horizontal track portion at a desired height.
  • the overhead door track system hanger fastens the horizontal track portion to the ceiling
  • Conventional overhead door track system hangers typically comprise a horizontal angle bar attached to the ceiling and a vertical angle bar. The upper end of the vertical angle bar is screwed to the horizontal angle bar. When installing the door, the distance beam connecting the tracks of the overhead door is raised to the proper horizontal level for mounting and the vertical angle bar is screwed to the distance beam. Since it is possible to use the hanger for different ceiling heights the vertical angle bar will protrude below the distance beam and consequently the vertical angle bar is preferably cut to a suitable length in relation to the ceiling height. In addition, an oblique strut may be screwed to the upper end of the vertical angle bar as well as to the distance beam. Conventional hangers are complicated and time-consuming to mount, since a large number of operations are necessary. Thus, there is a need for an improved hanger overcoming the drawbacks of conventional overhead door track system hangers.
  • One object of the present invention is to obtain an overhead door track system hanger arrangement which improves the efficiency of mounting of overhead doors.
  • One object of the present invention is to obtain an overhead door track system hanger arrangement having a short installation time.
  • One object of the present invention is to obtain an overhead door track system hanger arrangement reducing the number of operations during installation.
  • One object of the present invention is to obtain an overhead door track system hanger arrangement having low manufacturing cost.
  • an overhead door track system hanger arrangement for ceiling mounting of an overhead door track system
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement comprises a first brace having an upper end attached to a ceiling attachment means, wherein the first brace has a lower end comprising a first overhead door track system attachment means
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement further comprises a second brace having an upper end attached to the first brace, wherein the second brace has a lower end comprising a second overhead door track system attachment means, wherein the upper end of the first brace is articulately attached to the ceiling attachment means and the upper end of the second brace is articulately attached to the first brace such that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is foldable and continuously vertically adjustable.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention improves the efficiency of mounting of overhead doors.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention implies a short installation time.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention reduces the number of operations during installation.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention has low manufacturing cost.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention reduces the number of parts in relation to conventional hangers.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention eliminates the need for cutting of parts of the hanger and for cutting tools during installation.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention is easily adjustable to the ceiling height.
  • an overhead door track system assembly comprising an overhead door track system and at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to above.
  • a method for ceiling mounting of an overhead door track system comprising fastening at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to above to a ceiling by fastening the ceiling attachment means to the ceiling, attaching the first and second overhead door track system attachment means to the overhead door track system and adjusting the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement in relation to a ceiling height, whereby the overhead door track system is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned.
  • the present invention relates to an overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 for ceiling mounting of an overhead door track system
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprises a first brace 2 having an upper end 3 attached to a ceiling attachment means 4, wherein the first brace 2 has a lower end 5 comprising a first overhead door track system attachment means 6, wherein the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 further comprises a second brace 7 having an upper end 8 attached to the first brace 2, wherein the second brace 7 has a lower end 9 comprising a second overhead door track system attachment means 10, wherein the upper end 3 of the first brace 2 is articulately attached to the ceiling attachment means 4 and the upper end 8 of the second brace 7 is articulately attached to the first brace 2 such that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is foldable and continuously vertically adjustable.
  • Such embodiments are shown in figures 2-4 and 6-7 .
  • the articulate attachment of the first brace 2 to the ceiling attachment means 4 and the articulate attachment of the second brace 7 to the first brace 2 imply that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is foldable from an extended position where the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 are parallel in relation to each other to a folded position where the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 are aligned and coincide.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is vertically and continuously, i.e. stepless, adjusted from a maximum to a minimum height.
  • FIG. 3 One possible position for an embodiment of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement is illustrated in figure 3 . In figure 4 , the same embodiment has been folded and vertically adjusted to a lower height than in figure 3 .
  • the extended position is used in a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height.
  • a first folded position is achieved when the lower ends of the first and second braces are separated and pointing in opposite directions. This first folded position is used in a ceiling having a minimum ceiling height or before installation, such as during transport, of an overhead door track system having a premounted overhead door track system hanger arrangement. This first folded position is shown in figure 6 .
  • a second folded position is achieved when the lower ends of the first and second braces are pointing in the same direction.
  • This second folded position is preferably used during transport and handling of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement before attachment to an overhead door track system.
  • This second folded position is shown in figure 7 .
  • the foldability of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement allows continuous height adjustment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement and thereby the overhead door track system hanger arrangement may be adapted to any ceiling height within the range from the maximum to the minimum ceiling height defined above.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is easily adaptable to the ceiling height without any need for adaption of the parts of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement, such as cutting of any part of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement implies efficient assembly and installation and one contributing reason for this is the elimination of the drawback of cutting of the vertical angle bar in conventional overhead door track system hangers. Other reasons are for example the foldability and the full flexibility of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is readjustable, which implies that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement can be readjusted if the conditions changes over time, if the original installation was incorrect or if the overhead door is to be remounted at a different location having a different ceiling height.
  • the easy adjustment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement reduces the installation time.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprises a ceiling attachment means 4 for attachment to a ceiling (see figures 2-4 and 6-7 ).
  • the lower end 5 of the first brace 2 of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprises a first overhead door track system attachment means 6 for attachment to an overhead door track system 31 (see figures 2-5 ).
  • the lower end 9 of the second brace 7 of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprises a second overhead door track system attachment means 10 for attachment to the overhead door track system 31 (see figures 2-5 ).
  • the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 form a unit. This is shown in figures 1-4 and 6-7 . Since the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 are united forming a unit, the handling of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 and the adjustment of the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is facilitated. For example, installation is easily achieved by one person without the need for assistance or extensive effort, since both the first and the second braces 2, 7 of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 and the tools needed for installation thereof are easily brought by the person when climbing for example a ladder, which reduces the need for stepping down from the ladder in order to fetch further parts.
  • the number of pieces needed for mounting of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is reduced, which simplifies handling of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1. Thereby the installation time is further reduced. Consequently, the number of pieces needed for mounting of the overhead door track system assembly as well as the overhead door is reduced.
  • the ceiling attachment means 4, the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 form a unit (see figures 1-4 and 6-7 ).
  • the handling of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 and the adjustment of the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is further facilitated.
  • installation by one person without the need for assistance or extensive effort is further simplified, since the complete overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 and the tools needed for installation thereof are easily brought by the person when climbing for example a ladder, which eliminates the need for stepping down from the ladder in order to fetch further parts.
  • the installation time is also further reduced.
  • the number of pieces is further decreased and the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is delivered as a one-piece product minimizing assembly and the time needed therefor.
  • the first brace forms an angle (a) in relation to a vertical axis (A) by means of the articulate attachment of the first brace 2 to the ceiling attachment means 4. This is shown in figures 1-4 and in particular in figure 3 . Since the first brace 2 is inclined in relation to the vertical axis (A), the continuous height adjustment is facilitated and the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 may be easily adjusted in relation to the ceiling height such that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 does not protrude below the overhead door track system 31. Consequently, it is not necessary to cut the first brace 2 of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 in order to achieve that the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 does not protrude below the overhead door track system 31.
  • the lower end 5 of the first brace 2 may be attachable to an overhead door track system such that the first brace forms an angle (a) in relation to a vertical axis (A).
  • the second brace 7 forms an angle (b) in relation to the vertical axis (A) (see figures 2-4 and in particular figure 3 ).
  • the vertical axis is perpendicular to the overhead door track system.
  • the vertical axis is also perpendicular to the cross beam of the overhead door track system.
  • the second brace 7 is attached to the first brace 2 at a distance from the upper end 3 of the first brace 2. This is shown in figures 1-4 and in particular in figure 3 .
  • the attachment points for attaching the first brace 2 to the ceiling attachment means 4 and for attaching the second brace 7 to the first brace 2 are separated.
  • the attachment point for attaching the first brace 2 to the ceiling attachment means 4 only has to involve the first brace 2 and the ceiling attachment means 4
  • the attachment point for attaching the second brace 7 to the first brace 2 only has to involve the first brace 2 and the second brace 7.
  • the attachment of the first brace 2 to the ceiling attachment means 4 as well as the attachment of the second brace 7 to the first brace 2 are simplified and strengthened.
  • the first brace forms an angle (a) in relation to a vertical axis (A) and the second brace 7 forms an angle (b) in relation to the vertical axis (A) such that the second brace 7 together with the first brace 2 form a minuscule lambda shape (see figures 2-4 and in particular figure 3 ).
  • the upper end 8 of the second brace 7 may be attached to the first brace 2 at a distance from the upper end 3 of the first brace 2 and the lower end 9 of the second brace 7 may be attachable to the overhead door track system such that the second brace 7, together with the first brace 2, form a minuscule lambda shaped construction.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is foldable while attached to an overhead door track system. Such embodiments are shown in figures 1-4 and 6-7 . Since the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is foldable when attached to an overhead door track system, the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 may easily be adjusted when attached to the overhead door track system and optionally also when attached to the ceiling. Thereby, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 may be mounted to the overhead door track system 31 before attachment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 to the ceiling. After attachment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 to the ceiling, the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can easily be adapted to the ceiling height such that the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned.
  • each of the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 comprises a hole in the lower end of the first and second brace, respectively (see figures 2-7 ).
  • the hole may receive a screw or a bolt for attachment to the overhead door track system.
  • the screw may be a self-drilling screw.
  • the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 are slidably attachable to an overhead door track system.
  • One such embodiment is shown in figures 3-6 .
  • the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 can be slided in the overhead door track system 31.
  • the adjustment of the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 while attached to the overhead door track system 31 is facilitated.
  • At least one of the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 is lockable to the overhead door track system 31 (see figures 3-6 ). Thereby, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can be locked in a specific position when the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 has been adjusted.
  • the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 are lockable to the overhead door track system (see figures 3-6 ). By locking both the first and the second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 to the overhead door track system 31, the locking is improved and the rigidity of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is increased.
  • the first and/or second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 comprises a slot nut 11, 12. This is shown in figures 3-6 .
  • the presence of a slot nut 11, 12 in the first and/or second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 implies that the first and/or second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 is slidable in relation to the overhead door track system 31 and also lockable in relation to the overhead door track system 31. Thereby, the height adjustment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is facilitated, in particular when the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is attached to the overhead door track system 31.
  • each slot nut 11, 12 may be attached by means of a bolt through a hole in the lower end 5, 9 of the first or second brace 2,7.
  • the profile of the slot nut 11, 12 is adapted to the profile of the overhead door track system 31 to which the slot nut 11, 12 is attachable.
  • One such embodiment is shown in figure 5 . Consequently, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can be fitted to any overhead door track system 31 by adapting the slot nut 11, 12.
  • the upper end 3 of the first brace 2 is articulately attached to the ceiling attachment means 4 by means of a rivet, a bolt and a nut, a screw, a pin or a cotter.
  • the upper end 8 of the second brace 7 is articulately attached to the first brace 2 by means of a rivet, a bolt and a nut, a screw, a pin or a cotter.
  • the use of any one of a rivet, a bolt and a nut, a screw, a pin and a cotter is an easy way of achieving articulate attachment. These means are also inexpensive.
  • the upper end 3 of the first brace 2 is articulately attached to the ceiling attachment means 4 by means of a rivet 13.
  • the upper end 8 of the second brace 7 is articulately attached to the first brace 2 by means of a rivet 14. This is shown in figures 2-4 and 7 .
  • the use of a rivet implies good articulate movement and good attachment with minimal risk of separation of the parts attached to each other by the rivet.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprises a locking device 15 locking the second brace 7 in relation to the first brace 2.
  • the locking device 15 implies that the second brace 7 can be locked in relation to the first brace 2 without locking any of the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10.
  • the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can be locked by means of only the locking device 15. This facilitates the mounting of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1. Besides that it is important that the tracks 32, 33 of the overhead door track system 31 are perpendicular to the door 35, it is important that the tracks 32, 33 of the overhead door track system 31 are parallel to each other.
  • the locking device 15 facilitates the adjustment of the track to achieve that said distances are equal.
  • the locking device 15 facilitates the adjustment of the track to achieve that said distances are equal, since then one overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can easily be locked by the locking device 15 while the other one is adjusted.
  • the locking device 15 makes it possible to perform the adjustment in order to obtain parallel tracks by one person.
  • the locking device 15 comprises a cross bar 16 (see figures 3-4 and 6-7 ).
  • the cross bar 16 ensures the locking of the second brace 7 to the first brace 2 in a simple way.
  • the cross bar 16 is articulately attached to one of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 and slidably attached and lockable to the other of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7.
  • the locking device 15 is easily adjustable when folding and adjusting the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1. Consequently, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is easily foldable and vertically adjustable when the locking device 15 not is locked, i.e. when the second brace 7 not is locked in relation to the first brace 2. Locking is possible when desired, e.g. when the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is adjusted to a desired height.
  • the cross bar 16 is attached to the second brace 7 at a distance from the upper end 8 of the second brace 7 (see figures 1-4 and 6-7 ). This ensures proper locking of the second brace 7 to the first brace 2. Also, the rigidity of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 before attachment and/or locking of the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 to the overhead door track system 31 is improved.
  • the cross bar 16 is articulately attached to one of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 by means of a rivet, a bolt and a nut, a screw, a pin or a cotter.
  • the cross bar 16 may be articulately attached to one of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 by means of a rivet 17.
  • the cross bar 16 is slidably attached to the other of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 by means of a slit 18 in the cross bar.
  • the cross bar 16 is lockable to the other of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 by means of a fastening means 19, such as a screw or a bolt optionally in combination with a nut.
  • the fastening means 19 may be inserted through the slit 18 and fastened to the other of the first brace 2 and the second brace 7. This is shown in figures 3-4 .
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 may be made of metal, such as steel, such as galvanized steel.
  • the present invention also relates to an overhead door track system assembly 30 comprising an overhead door track system 31 and at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 according to above.
  • An overhead door track system assembly is shown in figure 1 .
  • the overhead door track system assembly 30 is continuously adjustable to different ceiling heights by means of the at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1, which is foldable and continuously vertically adjustable.
  • the foldability of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 allows continuous height adjustment of the overhead door track system assembly 30 and thereby the overhead door track system assembly 30 may be adapted to any ceiling height within the range from the maximum to the minimum ceiling height described above.
  • the overhead door track system 31 of the overhead door track system assembly 30 may be mounted parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned independently of the ceiling height.
  • the overhead door track system 31 comprises at least two tracks 32, 33 and a cross beam 34 connecting the at least two tracks 32, 33.
  • the cross beam 34 supports the tracks 32, 33 and reinforces the overhead door track system 31, particularly in the direction of the cross beam 34, i.e. the horizontal direction perpendicular to the tracks 32, 33.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is attached to the cross beam 34.
  • at least one of the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 is attached to the cross beam 34.
  • the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 are attached to the cross beam 34. This is shown in figure 1 .
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 By attaching the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 to the cross beam 34, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 will be positioned parallel to the wall surrounding the door opening, i.e. the extension of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 will vary in the horizontal direction parallel to the wall surrounding the door opening when folded.
  • the attachment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 to the cross beam 34 reduces the impact on the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 in the direction of the depth of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1, i.e. in the direction perpendicular to the cross beam 34, since the overhead door track system 31 is affixed to the wall surrounding the door opening.
  • the strength of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 in the direction of the depth of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 may be decreased. Consequently, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 can be made weaker in that direction, which reduces material and thereby costs.
  • the overhead door track system 31 comprises at least two overhead door track system hanger arrangements 1.
  • One such embodiment is shown in figure 1 .
  • the forces and demand on each overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is reduced and the overhead door track system assembly 30 is reinforced.
  • the rigidity of the overhead door track system assembly 30 is increased, since the overhead door track system assembly 30 comprises at least two ceiling attachment means 4, affixed to at least two points in the ceiling.
  • said at least two overhead door track system hanger arrangements 1 are attached to the cross beam 34.
  • at least two overhead door track system hanger arrangements 1 are two overhead door track system hanger arrangements 1. This is shown in figure 1 .
  • the overhead door track system assembly 30 may also comprise an overhead door 35.
  • One such embodiment is shown in figure 1 .
  • the lower ends 5, 9 of the first and second braces 2,7 are attachable to a cross beam of the overhead door track system, wherein the cross beam is a supportive beam connecting tracks of the overhead door track system (see figure 1 ).
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement can be made weaker, which reduces material and thereby costs related to both manufacturing and transport.
  • first brace 2 and the second brace 7 are flat. In one embodiment, the first brace 2 and the second brace 7 are made of flat bars. This is shown in figures 1-7 . Thereby, the foldability is facilitated and the strength of the first and second braces 2, 7 is improved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the cross bar to which the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is attached, i.e. in the direction of the plane of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement. In addition, the amount of material and thereby the costs are reduced.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for ceiling mounting of an overhead door track system 31 comprising fastening at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 according to above to a ceiling by fastening the ceiling attachment means 4 to the ceiling, attaching the first and second overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 to the overhead door track system 31 and adjusting the height of the at least one overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 in relation to a ceiling height, whereby the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned.
  • the order of the steps is not decisive and thus the steps may be performed in a different sequence.
  • the order of the steps is preferably adapted to the specific design of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1.
  • the mounting of an overhead door track system 31 in a ceiling by means of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1, wherein the overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10 are holes in the lower ends 5, 9 of the first and the second braces 2, 7 and no locking device 15 is present may be performed as follows. Fastening the ceiling attachment means 4 to the ceiling, for example by means of at least one screw and possibly at least one wall plug. Raising the overhead door track system 31 to the desired height, usually parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned. Adjusting the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 such that said holes matches the overhead door track system 31 and for example a screw can be guided through each of said holes and affixed to the overhead door track system 31. Thereby, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement is adjusted such that the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned.
  • an overhead door track system 31 in a ceiling by means of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprising slidable overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10, such as slot nuts 11, 12, and a no locking device 15 may be performed as follows. Mounting of the slot nuts 11, 12 at the lower ends 5, 9 of the first and second braces 2, 7. Optionally, the slot nuts 11, 12 are premounted. Insertion of the slot nuts 11, 12 into a profile of the overhead door track system 31. Raising the overhead door track system 31 to a height where the ceiling attachment means 4 abuts the ceiling, for example when the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is in a position having maximum height. Attachment of the ceiling attachment means 4 to the ceiling, such as by means of at least one screw. Adjusting the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 to the desired height, e.g. such that the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned. Locking the slot nuts 11, 12.
  • an overhead door track system 31 in a ceiling by means of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 comprising slidable overhead door track system attachment means 6, 10, such as slot nuts 11, 12, and a locking device 15, such as a cross bar 16, may be performed as follows. Mounting of the slot nuts 11, 12 at the lower ends 5, 9 of the first and second braces 2, 7. Optionally, the slot nuts 11, 12 are premounted. Insertion of the slot nuts 11, 12 into a profile of the overhead door track system 31. Raising the overhead door track system 31 to the desired height, usually parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned. Adjust the height of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1.
  • the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 will automatically adjust its height by folding when abutting and being pushed against the ceiling. Thereby, the overhead door track system hanger arrangement 1 is adjusted such that the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned. Locking the cross bar 16. Attachment of the ceiling attachment means 4 to the ceiling, such as by means of at least one screw. If desirable or appropriate, unfasten the locking means 15, readjusting the height of the overhead door track system 31, e.g. such that the overhead door track system 31 is parallel to the ceiling and/or horizontally aligned, and relocking the cross bar 16. Locking the slot nuts 11, 12.
  • a person skilled in the art can readily find further suitable variants of the method of mounting of an overhead door track system in a ceiling by means of an overhead door track system hanger arrangement according to the present invention.
  • the skilled person can easily find appropriate ways of performing the method of mounting considering the particular embodiment of the overhead door track system hanger arrangement of the present invention and also taking into account the design of the ceiling in which the overhead door track system is to be mounted, the available tools and the number of available persons for performing the mounting.
  • overhead door includes overhead sectional doors, up and over doors and similar ceiling mounted and track guided doors.
  • a ceiling is herein meant a ceiling, an underside of a roof, a roof beam, a rafter or any other element in which it is suitable to hang an overhead door track system.

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