MXPA06002205A

MXPA06002205A - Hurricane door light, door, and method of assembling the light

Info

Publication number: MXPA06002205A
Application number: MXPA/A/2006/002205A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Copland Gavin
Original assignee: Masonite Internat Corp
Priority date: 2005-02-24
Filing date: 2006-02-24
Publication date: 2007-04-20

Abstract

A door light and associated frame designed to withstand the effects of a hurricane. The door light has a laminated translucent panel that is held in place by two adjoining frame members. The first frame member has a grooved portion. The second frame member is positioned opposite the first frame member and has a tongue portion that extends into the grooved portion. A connector extends into the tongue portion and expands the tongue portion so that a frictional fit is formed between the tongue portion and the grooved portion, thereby securing the laminated translucent panel between the first and second frame members.

Description

DOOR TRAGALUZ AGAINST HURRICANE, DOOR AND METHOD TO INSTALL THE TRAGALUZ FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention is related to a railway network and associated members of the company designated to absorb the effects of a hurricane. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a door window and the door.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The prior art includes multiple door skylights and associated structures. In the past, the predominant design factor for most commercially available skylights was the appearance and basic fit with the associated door. However, the door skylight is an important part of the protective barrier between the exterior of a house and the interior of the house. In the case of a tormenía force or a hurricane, the atmospheric pressure of the bottom of a house or dwelling is much greater than the pressure outside the house. When there is a rupture in the proiector barrier of the house, the pressure of the house seeks to equalize immediately with the pressure outside the house, which results in an explosive reaction that can cause severe structural damage to the house, and leave the bottom of the house vulnerable to other damage. Because conventional skylights are broken or damaged relatively easily due to flying debris, the tormency damage associated with conventional skylights is relatively common and expensive. The damage caused by hurricanes and intense tormenias has caused officials and insurance companies in coastal areas to establish standards for applying them to "crystal units", including the íragaluces. The standards are designed to determine if an area has the capacity to withstand the effects of a hurricane or tornado. The Test Application Standard 201-94 (TAS 201) is designed to test the resistance of a product against debris transported by the wind. To pass the test, the units must support a Large Projectile Impact test. The projectile used in the test is a Southern Yellow Pine of 2.10 meters to 2.70 meters of 2X4. The missile is placed at 5.10 mis of the unit to be tested and is launched so that the missile reaches a speed of 47.77 km per hour (15 meters per second) before hitting the face of the unit's target. After carrying out the TAS 201 test, the TAS 203-94 test (TAS 203) is performed. The same glass panel is used for the TAS 201 test and the TAS 203 test. The TAS 203 test is designed to evaluate the resistance of a product against cyclic pressure differentials that may occur when a hurricane passes. The glass panel has a pressure applied to a first side at variable cyclical pressures. Then, on the same side, a vacuum is cyclically applied. The glass units for the doors are subjected to a 9000 cycles test during the TAS-203 test. Although commercially available skylights are currently designed to pass the TAS 201 and TAS 203 tests, these skylights require precisely perforated translucent panels and special structures that must be aligned with the panels during the installation process. As a result, currently available skylights are relatively difficult to manufacture and install. There is a need to provide a hurricane skylight that passes the TAS 201 and TAS 203 tests and that is relatively easy to manufacture and install and does not require translucent panels perforated in a special way. The present invention is a hurricane door skylight that meets the requirements of the TAS 201 and TAS 203 tests and includes a flexible tongue and groove design that is easy to install and does not require translucent perforated panels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a door skylight with a laminated translucent panel. A first frame member with a slotted portion extends along at least a first edge of the panel. A second structural member extends along the opposing panel to the first structural member. The second structural member includes a tongue portion that extends into the slotted portion of the first frame member. At least one first connector extends within the tab portion and expands it so that the tab portion and the slotted portion are secured. The present invention also comprises a door that includes a door panel with an opening and a laminated laminated panel disposed within the opening. A first structural member with a slotted portion extends around the periphery of the aberration along a first side of the plate. A second siping member extends around the periphery of the opening along an opposite side of the plate. The second structure member has a tongue portion extending within the slotted portion. At least one first connector extends within the tab portion and expands it so that the tab portion and the slotted portion are secured by friction. The invention also comprises a method for manufacturing a door skylight. A translucent panel is provided. A first structural member having a slotted portion is placed along one edge of the panel. A second structure member having a tongue portion is positioned opposite the first structure member. The tongue portion of the first structure member is positioned within a groove portion of the second structural member so that the tongue expands into engagement with the groove and thereby frictionally secures the first and second structural members with the panel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a fragmented cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 2 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the present invention with a connector in place. Figure 3 is a plan view of the inner side of the panel installed in the structure members. Figure 4 is a plan view of the panel and the structure insulated in a doorway.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a door window 8 that is designed to withstand hurricane conditions, a method for manufacturing the door skylight 8, and a door resulting from the installation of the skylight 8. The door skylight 8 it is comprised of a laminated translucent panel 14 held in place by a first structural member 10 and a second structural member 12. The first 10 and the second 12 structural members and the translucent panel 14 may be comprised of any material known in the art. The translucent panel 14 can be designed in any configuration known in the art.

In the preferred embodiment, the first structural member 10 is disposed on the inner side 16 of the panel 14 and an associated door plate 15, and the second structural member 12 is disposed opposite the first running member 10 on the outer side 18. . In this application the "lower" side or face 16 refers to the portion of the door 15 and the panel 14, which were confronted within the structure in which the door 15 is installed. The "exterior" side or face 18 is opposite the inner side or face 16, and refers to the portion of the panel 14 and the door 15, confronted away from the structure in which the door 15 is installed. The outer face 18 of the panel 14 and the door 15 is subject to the effects of the weather. In the preferred embodiment, the first 10 and second 12 frame members are comprised of an extruded aluminum alloy (6000 series), preferably having a nominal thickness of 0.152 cm. Panel 14 is a sealed unit having a thickness of 3.17 cm. Panel 14 includes a 3mm clear tempered outer glass sheet 20 and an 8mm laminated inner layer 22. The outer glass sheet 20 is placed on the outer side 18 of the panel 14. The laminated inner layer 22 is placed on the inner side 16 of the panel 14, and preferably comprises two glass sheets 23, 27 clear and one polymer layer 25 secured adhesively between the glass sheet 23 and the glass sheet 27. The glass sheets 23 and 27 may be of clear glass, tempered glass, polycarbonate or the like. The polymeric layer 25 is preferably comprised of polyvinylbufylene (PVB). The panel 14 includes a notched spacer bar 24 that rests on a compound seal 26. The spacer bar 24 supports a beveled decorative glass sheet 30, as a bevelled group. The beveled portion 32 of the decorative glass sheet 30 generally faces the outer side 18 of the panel 14. The decorative glass sheet 30 typically has a shape corresponding to the shape obtained with the structure members 10, 12. In addition, the decorative glass sheet 30 may have color components, as desired. The first 10 and second 12 structural members include a first 34 and second 36 panel support portions for laterally supporting the inner 16 and outer side 18 of the panel 14. A seal 38 is disposed between the first supporting portion 34 of the panel and the inside face 16 of the panel 14. The seal 38 is also disposed between the second support portion 36 of the panel and the outer face 18 of the panel 14. In the preferred embodiment, the seal 38 is a DOW 832 silicone seal. The seal 38 serves to prevent the water from getting into the interior of the panel 14 and also prevents the panel 14 from cracking against the metal members 10, 12 of the structure, as otherwise would occur. The first 10 and second 12 frame members also include a first 40 and a second 42 door support portions. The first door support portion 40 is arranged adjacently on an interior face 16 of the door 15., and the second door support portion 42 is disposed adjacently on the exterior face 18 of the door 15. A seal 48 is used to create a seal between the first door support portion 40 and the door 15 and between the second door support portion 42 and door 15. A slotted portion 50 of the first structural member 10 extends between the panel 14 and the door 15, along the peripheral edge of the panel 14. The upper surface of the portion 50 The groove is butted from the bottom part of the panel 14 and the bottom surface of the slotted portion 50 abuts the top of the door 15. In the preferred embodiment, the surfaces 52 facing inwardly of the slotted portion 50 are textured. so that the surfaces 52 are toothed. A tab portion 54 of the second frame member 12 also extends between the panel 14 and the door 15. The top surface of the tab portion 54 abuts the bottom of the panel 14, and the bottom surface of the portion Tab 54 abuts the top of door 15. Tab portion 54 supports outer side 18 of panel 14. Tab portion 54 includes facing surfaces 56 that are disposed adjacent to surfaces 52 confronted inwardly of the slotted portion 50. In the preferred embodiment, the surfaces 56 facing away from the tab portion 54 are textured so that the surfaces 56 are toothed. As can be seen in Figure 1, the slotted portion 50 has a length that exceeds the height of the tab portion 54. The slotted portion 50 has an edge that abuts a shoulder of the tab portion 54, thereby providing a positive retainer for locating the first frame member 10 relative to the second frame member 12. In addition, the slotted portion 50 and tab portion 52 thus provide a continuous surface that supports the panel 14. As best shown in FIG. 1, the tab portion 54 of the second member 12 fits within the portion 50. slotted of the first member 10, so that the tab portion 54 and the slotted portion 50 are overlapped to support the central portion of the panel 14. An outer opening 55 is formed in the outer surface of the first member 10. The outer opening 55 is aligned with the first 57, the second 60, and the third 62 interior openings. The first 57 and the second 60 interior openings are formed in the slotted portion 50 of the first structure member 10 and the third interior opening 62 extends from the tab portion 54 within an interior portion of the second structure member 12. In the preferred embodiment, the exterior opening 55 has a diameter of 0.793 cm and the interior openings 57, 60, 62 have a diameter of 0.317 cm. The openings 55, 57, 60, 62 are preferably drilled within the first 10 and second 12 structural members. As best shown in Figures 1 and 2, a connector 58, preferably a threaded screw with a head rivet is inserted into the outer opening 55 in the first structural member 10, and extends through the first 57 and second 60 interior openings and inside the third interior opening 62 in the second structure member 12. When the connector 58 is in the fully installed position (as shown in Figure 2), the head 61 of the connector 58 abuts an interior surface 63 of the first structural member 10. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a screw such as that used for connector 58 has a tapered profile. As the connector 58 rotates and penetrates the tongue portion 54, the tab portion 54 expands outwardly so that the toothed surfaces 56 facing outward from the tab portion 54 engage the dented surfaces facing the inside of the tongue. 50 slotted portion. When the installation of connector 58 is completed, the serrated surfaces 52 facing inwardly of the slot portion 50 are secured with the serrated surfaces 56 facing away from the tab portion 54, so that there is a locking connection between the first member 10 and the second member 12. The panel 14 is thus secured with the door 15 by means of the first 10 and second 12 members connected mechanically and by friction. After the connector 58 is installed, a plug 59 is inserted into the outer opening 55 so that the head 61 of the connector 58 is not visible. As best shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4, the structure connectors 58 (shown in Figure 2) and the associated pegs 59 are inserted at spaced intervals around the periphery of the panel 14. In the preferred embodiment, the connectors 58 are generally separated by 22.86 cm. Although the door skylight 8 of the preferred embodiment is rectangular and installed in a door 15, in alternate embodiments, the skylight 8 can have any size and shape known in the art and can also be installed as a side skylight, a skylight or in a similar application. From the above description, it is clear that the current invention describes a hurricane door skylight that passes the TAS 201 and TAS 203 tests, and is easy to manufacture and install. The invention can be modified in multiple ways and can be applied in various technological applications. It should be understood that while various preferred designs were used to describe this invention, the invention is not limited to the illusive and described features. For example, while the materials that are used to build the components of the invention were described generally, they may include any material known in the art that is consistent with the function of the described component. Included in the present invention are modifications, uses and / or adaptations that follow the general principles described herein, including novelties that fall within common practice or known in the art to which this invention belongs. The present invention is intended to cover such novelties that have the main characteristics mentioned above, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention and which are within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An interior wall, characterized in that it comprises: a laminated laminated panel, a first structural member extending along at least a first edge of the panel, the first structural member includes a slotted portion, a second structural member which extends along the panel opposite the first structural member, the second structural member includes a tongue portion extending within the slotted portion, and at least one first connector extending within the tongue portion. and it expands therein so that the tongue portion and the slotted portion are secured by friction.

The door skylight according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a door having an opening, the panel is disposed within the opening, the first structure member extends around a periphery of the panel between the panel and the door, the second structural member extends around a periphery of the panel between the panel and the door on an opposite side of the door from the first structural member.

The door skylight according to claim 2, characterized in that the first structural member is disposed on an inner side of the door, and the second structural member is disposed on an outer side of the door.

4. The door skylight in accordance with the claim 3, characterized in that there is a plurality of connectors, each of the connectors is inserted through the first structure member and into the tab portion.

The door skylight according to claim 1, characterized in that the door skylight has textured surfaces confronted inwardly and the tongue portion has textured surfaces facing outwards.

The door window according to claim 1, characterized in that the slotted portion has toothed surfaces facing inwardly and the tongue portion has toothed surfaces facing outwards.

7. The door skylight in accordance with the claim 4, characterized in that the first structure member includes a first panel support portion for laterally supporting an interior face of the panel, and the second structural member includes a second panel support portion for laterally supporting an exterior face of the panel.

8. The door skylight in accordance with the claim 7, characterized in that it further comprises a seal disposed between the first panel support portion and the inner face of the panel, and the seal is disposed between the second panel support portion and the outer face of the panel.

9. The door skylight according to claim 8, characterized in that the seal is a silicone compound.

The door skylight according to claim 9, characterized in that the slotted portion abuts the edge of said panel, and the tab portion abuts the slotted portion.

The door skylight according to claim 10, characterized in that the first structural member includes a first door support portion that is connected to a first panel support portion and extends opposite thereto, the first The door support portion extends perpendicular to the slot portion.

The door skylight according to claim 11, characterized in that the second structural member includes a second serving portion of a door connected to the second panel support portion and extending opposite thereto, and is disposed opposite to the first door support portion, the second door support portion extends perpendicular to the tongue portion.

The door skylight according to claim 12, characterized in that the first door support portion is arranged adjacent to the inner side of the door and the second door support member is arranged adjacent to the outer side of the door. the door.

14. The door skylight in accordance with the claim 1, characterized in that the first structural member and the second structural member are comprised of metal.

15. The door skylight according to claim 14, characterized in that the first and second structural members are comprised of aluminum

16. The door window in accordance with the claim 2, characterized in that the panel includes a laminated inner layer, the laminated inner layer is comprised of a polymer layer secured in adhesive form between the two adjacent layers.

17. The door skylight according to claim 16, characterized in that the panel includes a decorative glass sheet.

18. The door skylight according to claim 17, characterized in that the panel includes an outer glass sheet, the decorative glass sheet is placed between the laminated inner layer and the outer glass sheet.

19. The door skylight according to claim 18, characterized in that the decorative glass sheet comprises a bevelled group.

The door skylight according to claim 2, characterized in that the first side of the slotted portion abuts the panel and a second side of the slotted portion abuts the door, and, a first side of the portion The tab is at the top of the panel and a second side of the tab portion is at the top of the door.

The door skylight according to claim 20, characterized in that the tab portion extends into the slotted portion so that the slotted portion flares the tab portion to support a central portion of the panel.

22. The door skylight according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second structural members extend around a periphery of the panel.

23. The door skylight in accordance with the claim 1, characterized in that the first structural member is connected to the second structural member so that the door skylight passes the TAS 201-94 test.

24. The door skylight according to claim 22, characterized in that the first structure member is connected to the second structural member so that the door skylight passes the TAS 203-94 test and the TAS 201-94 test satisfactorily. .

The door skylight according to claim 1, characterized in that the connector extends through the tongue portion and into an opening in the second structure member so that the connector secures the first structure member with the second member of structure.

26. The door skylight according to claim 1, characterized in that the connector is a head rivet screw.

27. The door skylight according to claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises an opening in an outer surface of the first structural member, and a plug that fits within the opening, wherein the connector has a head portion, the opening is larger than the head so that the head passes through the opening when the connector is inserted into the tongue portion, the head is abutting an inner surface of the first structural member when the connector is installed in the tongue portion, the pin is larger than the head, the pin is placed in the opening after the connector is installed so that the head is not visible from the inner side of the door.

28. A door, characterized in that it comprises: a door plate having an opening therein, a laminated translucent panel, a first structural member extending around the periphery of the opening along a first side of the door, plate, the first frame member includes a slotted portion, a second frame member extending around the periphery of the opening along an opposite side of the plate, the second structural member has a tongue portion extending into the slotted portion, and, at least a first connector which extends within the tongue portion and expands therein so that the tongue portion and The slotted portion will be secured by friction.

29. A method for manufacturing a door skylight, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: providing a laminated translucent panel, placing a first structure member having a slot along one edge of the panel, placing a second member of structure that it has a tongue opposite the first structure member, placing the tongue portion within the groove portion, expanding the tongue in the engagement with the groove and thereby securing by friction the first and second frame members with the panel.