US20070199667A1 - Screen assembly for a frame opening - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47H—FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
- E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
- E06B9/54—Roller fly screens
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
- E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
- E06B9/54—Roller fly screens
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- the invention generally relates to a screen assembly for disposition in a frame opening.
- Screen assemblies are typically disposed in a frame opening of a building such as a residential or commercial building. Generally a window or a door is mounted in the frame opening along with the screen assembly. Screen assemblies include a screen apparatus. The screen apparatus is generally fixed in the frame opening or is slideable relative to the frame opening. When the screen apparatus is slideable, generally the screen assembly is referred to as a slideable screen assembly.
- the screen apparatus of the slideable screen assembly includes a screen and a slide component coupled to the screen for selectively extending and retracting the screen across the frame opening, i.e., covering and uncovering the frame opening with the screen.
- the slideable screen assembly typically includes a first rail for bounding one side of the frame opening and a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail for bounding an opposite side of the frame opening.
- the slideable screen assembly also includes a first guide fixed to the first rail and a second guide fixed to the second rail.
- the slide component extends between and slideably interacts with the first guide and the second guide.
- the frame opening is typically defined by a header and a sill spaced from each other and extending generally horizontally and a pair of jambs spaced from each other extending generally vertically between the header and the sill.
- the first rail is coupled to the header and the second rail is coupled to the sill.
- the header may not be square with the pair of jambs and/or may not have planar surfaces, e.g., may crown or bow. In such a situation, when the first rail is mounted to the header, the first rail crowns, bows, or otherwise deforms to the shape of the header. Accordingly, the first guide also deforms in response to the deformation of the first rail. Additionally, if the sill is not parallel with the header, then the first guide may not be in parallel with the second guide when mounted to the header and the sill, respectively.
- first and second guide typically smooth sliding of the slide component along the first and second guide requires that the first and second guide be in parallel with each other or otherwise aligned in a predetermined alignment.
- the slide component racks, i.e., binds, when slid along the first and second guides.
- the slide component does not freely slide along the first and second guide.
- This racking, or binding disrupts easy and quick covering and uncovering of the frame opening with the screen. Further, such racking, or binding, creates a sense that the screen assembly is of inferior quality.
- the present invention is a screen assembly for disposition in a frame opening.
- the screen assembly includes a first rail for bounding one side of the frame opening and a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail for bounding an opposite side of the frame opening.
- a first guide is adjustably coupled to the first rail for selectively moving the first guide relative to the first rail.
- a second guide extends from the second rail.
- a screen apparatus includes a screen and a slide component coupled to the screen. The slide component extends between and slideably interacts with the first guide and the second guide for selectively extending and retracting the screen across the frame opening.
- the present invention also includes a method of installing the screen assembly into the frame opening.
- the method includes the steps of installing the first rail in the frame opening and installing the second rail in the frame opening spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail.
- the method further includes the step of selectively aligning the first guide relative to the second guide by selectively moving the first guide relative to the first rail.
- the first guide may be selectively moved into alignment with the second guide.
- the adjustability of the first guide relative to the second guide compensates for deformation of the first rail or for non-parallel alignment of the first and second rails.
- the first guide may be aligned with the second guide thereby allowing the slide component to freely slide along the first and second guides.
- the method is advantageous in that it provides for the alignment of the first and second rails such that the slide component may freely slide along the first and second rails without racking. Because the method includes installing the second rail fixed relative to the first rail and because the second guide extends from the second rail, the step of aligning the first guide with the second guide results in the slide component being freely slideable along the first and second guides.
- the subject invention is also advantageous to operation of the screen assembly after the screen assembly has been installed into the frame opening.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a screen assembly disposed in a frame opening with the screen assembly including a pair of canisters each retractably supporting one of a pair of screens;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the screen assembly partially exploded to show a first rail and a first guide adjustably coupled with the first rail;
- FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional side view of the of the first rail and the first guide along line 3 A in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional side view of a second rail and a second guide along line 3 B in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a portion of the screen assembly with fasteners of the first guide in a disengaged position
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of a portion of the screen assembly with fasteners of the first guide in the engaged position
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the screen assembly including a screen frame.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of an alternative embodiment of the first rail and the first guide illustrating, in particular, a fastener fixed to the first rail.
- a screen assembly 20 is generally shown.
- the screen assembly is installed in a building 30 , such as a commercial or residential building.
- the building 30 defines an opening 31 and the opening 31 is framed by a header 24 , a sill 26 , and a pair of jambs 28 .
- the header 24 and the sill 26 are spaced from each other and extend generally horizontally and a pair of jambs 28 are spaced from each other and extend generally vertically between the header 24 and the sill 26 .
- the header 24 , the sill 26 , and the pair of jambs 28 define a frame opening 22 and the screen assembly 20 is disposed in the frame opening 22 .
- the header 24 , the sill 26 , and the pair of jambs 28 are attached to the building 30 and the screen assembly 20 is subsequently installed into the frame opening 22 .
- a combination of the screen assembly 20 and the header 24 , the sill 26 , the pair of jambs 28 are pre-assembled together to form a pre-assembled frame unit independent of the building 30 for subsequent installation into the opening of the building 30 .
- the pre-assembled unit may be pre-assembled at a remote location and transported to the building 30 for installation in the building 30 .
- the frame opening 22 may be further defined as a door opening or as a window opening.
- the screen assembly 20 includes a first rail 32 for bounding one side 35 of the frame opening 22 and a second rail 34 spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail 32 for bounding an opposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 .
- the opposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 that the second rail 34 bounds is opposite the one side 35 of the frame opening 22 that the first rail 32 bounds.
- the first and second rails 32 , 34 are elongated and may extend along an entire length of the one side 35 and the opposite side 36 , respectively.
- the first rail 32 may extend horizontally with the second rail 34 vertically spaced below the first rail 32 and extending horizontally.
- the first rail 32 is mounted to the header 24 and the second rail 34 is mounted to the sill 26 .
- the first rail 32 and the second rail 34 may be mounted to the header 24 and the sill 26 , respectively, with threaded fasteners such as screws, e.g., the first screws 33 in FIGS. 3A and 3B .
- the first rail 32 may be any size and/or shape that allows the first rail 32 to be mounted adjacent to the header 24 or any size and/or shape that allows the first rail 32 to be mounted to an intermediate component, which is adjacent the header 24 .
- the second rail 34 may be any size and/or shape that allows the second rail 34 to be mounted to the sill 26 or any size and/or shape that allows the second rail 34 to be mounted to an intermediate component, which is mounted to the sill 26 .
- the screen assembly 20 includes a first guide 38 and a second guide 40 .
- the first guide 38 is typically elongated and extends along the first rail 32 .
- the second guide 40 is also typically elongated and extends along the second rail 34 .
- the first and second rails 32 , 34 couple the first and second guides 38 , 40 , respectively, to a substrate, for example, the header 24 and the sill 26 , respectively.
- the screen assembly 20 typically includes a screen apparatus 42 .
- the screen apparatus 42 includes a screen 44 and a slide component 46 coupled to the screen 44 .
- the slide component 46 extends between and slideably interacts with the first guide 38 and the second guide 40 for selectively extending and retracting the screen 44 across the frame opening 22 .
- the slide component 46 may include additional elements commonly referred to in the art as glide blocks. If included, such glide blocks are mere extensions of the slide component 46 .
- the slide component 46 functions as a handle to move the screen across the frame opening 22 .
- the slide component 46 rigidly extends between the first guide 38 and the second guide 40 .
- the slide component 46 is slid along the first guide 38 and the second guide 40 to extend the screen 44 across the frame opening 22 and to retract the screen 44 from the frame opening 22 , i.e., to cover and uncover the frame opening 22 with the screen 44 .
- the screen apparatus 42 includes a canister 50 with the screen 44 selectively dispensable from the canister 50 for selectively extending and retracting across the frame opening 22 .
- a screen apparatus 42 is commonly referred to in the art as a retractable screen assembly.
- the canister 50 extends between the one side 35 and the opposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 .
- the canister 50 may, for example, be mounted on one of the pair of jambs 28 .
- the screen 44 is dispensable from the canister 50 horizontally across the frame opening 22 .
- the screen 44 is flexible and extends between a trailing edge and a leading edge 52 .
- screen 44 can be wire mesh style, silhouette style, and the like and can be manufactured from a wide array of materials including polymers and metals.
- the trailing edge is supported by the canister 50 , typically on a spring-loaded roller 51 within the canister 50 as discussed below, and the leading edge 52 is attached to the slide component 46 .
- the screen 44 may be splined into the slide component 46 .
- the slide component 46 extends across the frame opening 22 between the one side 35 and the opposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 .
- the slide component 46 may also be referred to by one skilled in the art as a slide bar.
- the slide component 46 guides the leading edge 52 of the screen 44 back and forth over the opening to cover and uncover the opening with the screen 44 .
- the screen 44 is dispensed from the canister 50 to cover the opening and is retracted into the canister 50 to uncover the opening.
- the screen 44 is automatically retracted into the canister 50 as the slide component 46 guides the leading edge 52 of the screen 44 toward the canister 50 .
- the screen 44 is automatically dispensed from the canister 50 as the slide component 46 guides the leading edge 52 of the screen 44 away from the canister 50 .
- the canister 50 includes a spring-loaded roller 51 to which the trailing edge of the screen 44 is attached. As the leading edge 52 of the screen 44 is moved toward the canister 50 , the spring-loaded roller 51 tensions the screen 44 toward the canister 50 , causing the screen 44 to automatically wrap around the roller 51 . The tension in the screen 44 is between the trailing edge in the canister 50 and the leading edge 52 of the screen 44 at the slide component 46 .
- the slide component 46 of the screen apparatus 42 may be further defined as a screen frame 56 as shown in FIG. 5 .
- the screen 44 may be flexible and the screen frame 56 may be rigid to support the screen 44 .
- such a screen apparatus 42 may be referred to by one skilled in the art as a screen panel.
- the screen frame 56 may include a pair of horizontal members 58 spaced from each other and a pair of vertical members 60 spaced from each other and extending between the horizontal members 58 to define a rectangular opening.
- the screen 44 is attached to the vertical and horizontal members 60 , 58 and extends across the rectangular opening 22 .
- the screen 44 may be splined to the vertical and horizontal members 60 , 58 .
- the pair of horizontal members 58 and/or the pair of vertical members 60 may slideably interact with the first and second guides 38 , 40 .
- the pair of horizontal members 58 may extend across the frame opening 22 between the one side 35 and the opposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 .
- the screen frame 56 is slid along the first and second guides 38 , 40 to cover and uncover the frame opening 22 with the screen 44 .
- the screen assembly 20 as described above and as shown in the figures is configured such that the screen apparatus 42 slides horizontally across the frame opening 22 .
- the screen assembly 20 may be configured such that the screen apparatus 42 slides vertically or at any angle between vertical and horizontal.
- the first rail 32 may be mounted to one of the pair of jambs 28 and the second rail 34 may be mounted to another jamb 28 opposite the first rail 32 .
- the screen apparatus 42 would slide vertically along the first and second guides 38 , 40 .
- the canister 50 could be mounted to the header 24 and/or to the sill 26 .
- the first guide 38 is adjustably coupled to the first rail 32 for selectively moving the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 .
- a location of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 may be adjusted to align the first guide 38 with the second guide 40 .
- Maintaining the first guide 38 in alignment with the second guide 40 reduces racking of the slide component 46 as the slide component 46 is slid along the first and second guides 38 , 40 .
- Maintaining the first guide 38 in alignment with the second guide 40 in essence creates an even rod and bearing fit, i.e., allows the slide component 46 to freely slide along the first guide 38 .
- the first and second guides 38 , 40 are in alignment when the first guide 38 is parallel with the second guide 40 .
- the header 24 may be crowned, bowed, or otherwise deformed and the mounting of the first rail 32 to the header 24 causes the first rail 32 to deform to the shape of the header 24 .
- the location of the first guide 38 is altered by the deformation of the first rail 32 .
- the first guide 38 may not be in parallel with the second guide 40 when the first and second rails 32 , 34 are mounted to the header 24 and the sill 26 , respectively.
- first guide 38 is adjustably coupled to the first rail 32 such that the first guide 38 may be aligned relative to the second guide 40 to compensate for deformation of the first rail 32 and/or for non-parallel alignment of the first and second rails 32 , 34 .
- the second guide 40 extends from the second rail 34 .
- the second guide 40 is fixed and unadjustable relative to the second rail 34 .
- the second guide 40 may be integrally formed from the second rail 34 or may be affixed, i.e., mechanically or adhesively connected, to the second rail 34 .
- the second guide 40 and the second rail 34 may be formed as a one-piece unit.
- the second guide 40 may be secured to the second rail 34 by, for example, an adhesive, melting, and/or welding.
- the second guide 40 may be stepped on or otherwise subjected to downward loads. Because the second guide 40 extends from the second rail 34 , the second guide 40 is immoveable relative to the second rail 34 and the second guide 40 will not move when subject to downward loads. As such, the first guide 38 may be aligned in parallel with the second guide 40 and the alignment of the first and second rail 38 , 40 will not be disrupted by downward forces applied to the second guide 40 .
- the screen assembly 20 includes a fastener 63 extending from the first rail 32 , and the first guide 38 defines an aperture 62 sized larger than the fastener 63 .
- the fastener 63 can be fixed relative to the first rail 32 or can be adjustably coupled to the first rail 32 .
- the first guide 38 receives the fastener 63 in the aperture 62 . Because the aperture 62 is sized larger than the fastener 63 , the fastener 63 moves along the aperture 62 to allow the first guide 38 to move relative to the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 may be anything which connects or attaches the first rail 32 to the first guide 38 , such as a threaded screw, as shown in FIG. 3A , an unthreaded rod or pin, as shown in FIG. 6 , etc.
- the first rail 32 is aligned with the second rail 34 by sliding the slide component 46 along the first and second guides 38 , 40 .
- the second rail 34 is fixed relative to the first rail 32 and the second guide 40 extends from the second rail 34 , when the slide component 46 is slid along the second guide 40 , the slide component 46 exerts force on the first guide 38 such that the first guide 38 moves and becomes aligned, e.g., parallel, with the second guide 40 .
- the fastener 63 may be a screw which extends through the aperture 62 and into the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 is moveable between an engaged position for preventing adjustment of the location of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 and a disengaged position for allowing adjustment of the location of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 is in the disengaged position in FIG. 4A and is in the engaged position in FIG. 4B .
- the fastener 63 is in the disengaged position, the location of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 may be actively adjusted.
- first guide 38 floats relative to the first rail 32 as the slide component 46 travels along the first guide 38 to prevent binding between the slide component 46 and the first and second guides 38 , 40 .
- the fastener is in the engaged position and the location of the first guide 38 is fixed relative to the first rail 32 as the slide component 46 travels along the first guide 38 .
- the fastener 63 includes a head 66 and a threaded shaft 68 , extending from the head 66 .
- the threaded shaft 68 extends through the aperture 62 of the first guide 38 and threadably engages the first rail 32 .
- the first rail 32 defines a threaded hole 71 and the threaded shaft 68 of the fastener 63 threadably engages the threaded hole 71 .
- the head 66 is sized larger than the aperture 62 and engages the first guide 38 in the engaged position.
- the head 66 frictionally engages the first guide 38 in the engaged position, i.e., the first guide 38 is pinched between the head 66 and the first rail 32 in the engaged position.
- the head 66 In the disengaged position, the head 66 is disengaged with the first guide 38 such that the location of the first guide 38 is adjustable relative to the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 is rotated to frictionally engage and disengage the head 66 and the first guide 38 , i.e., to tighten and to loosen the fastener 63 , relative to the first guide 38 and the first rail 32 .
- the aperture 62 is sized larger than the threaded shaft 68 along an axis A extending between the first rail 32 and the second rail 34 for allowing movement of the first guide 38 along the axis A when the fastener is in the disengaged position.
- the axis A typically extends in a general vertical direction.
- the first guide 38 defines the aperture 62 as having a slot-shape extending along the axis A such that the threaded shaft 68 is moveable along the slot-shape.
- the slot-shape extends along the axis A between the first rail 32 and the second rail 34 .
- the first guide 38 is moveable relative to the first rail 32 in a generally vertical direction.
- the first guide 38 may define the aperture 62 as having any shape that allows the threaded shaft 68 to move in the aperture 62 .
- the fastener 63 extends between a proximal end 65 and a free end 67 with the proximal end 65 affixed to the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 may be a rod or pin extending from the first rail 32 .
- the fastener 63 is not threaded and extends fixed from the first rail 32 . It should be appreciated that the fastener 63 may be integrally formed from the first rail 32 or affixed to the first rail 32 .
- the first rail 32 and the first guide 38 may be configured such that the first guide 38 moves relative to the first rail 32 when subjected to a force exceeding a threshold force.
- the fastener 63 may be sized such that the fastener 63 has a friction fit in the aperture 62 . In other words, the fastener 63 moves along the aperture 62 only when sufficient force is applied to overcome the friction between the fastener 63 and the first guide 38 .
- the fastener 63 includes a pressure washer (not shown) disposed between the first rail 32 and the first guide 38 . As known to one skilled in the art, the pressure washer frictionally engages the first guide 32 and the first rail 38 .
- the pressure washer relieves the friction between the first guide 32 and the first rail 38 to allow the first guide 32 to move relative to the first rail 38 . It should be appreciated that any type of device or configuration may be used to frictionally engage the first rail 32 and the first guide 38 .
- the first guide 38 typically defines a plurality of apertures 62 and may include a plurality of fasteners 63 with each of the apertures 62 respectively receiving one of the plurality of fasteners 63 .
- the first guide 38 moves along the axis A, relative to the first rail 32 .
- the first rail 32 includes an elongated base portion 70 and an elongated flange portion 72 extending from the elongated base portion 70 .
- the elongated base portion 70 and the elongated flange portion 72 are configured to define the first rail 32 as having an L-shape. It should be appreciated, however, that other shaped rails 32 may be used so long as the first guide 38 is adjustable with respect to the first rail 32 .
- the first rail 32 may be attached to the header 24 along the elongated base portion 70 . In such a configuration, the elongated flange portion 72 extends downwardly from the elongated base portion 70 .
- the first rail 32 may be coupled to the elongated flange portion 72 . Additionally, the elongated flange portion 72 may define a flange cavity 74 for receiving a strip of mohair (not shown) or other suitable material.
- the first guide 38 includes an elongated attachment portion 76 and an elongated bead portion 78 extending along the elongated attachment portion 76 .
- the slide component 46 or even a glide block extending therefrom, defines a first channel 80 complimentary in configuration to the elongated bead portion 78 and receives the elongated bead portion 78 such that the slide component 46 is slideable along the first guide 38 on the elongated bead portion 78 .
- the first guide 38 may be coated with polyester paint and the slide component 46 may be made of siliconized acetal or nylon at the first channel 80 such that there is reduced friction and the slide component 46 freely slides along the first rail 32 .
- first rail 32 and the slide component 46 may be formed from or coated with any material that allows for free movement between the first rail 32 and the slide component 46 . It should be appreciated that the first guide 38 and the slide component 46 may have any corresponding configuration that allows the slide component 46 to slide along the first guide 38 .
- the second guide 40 typically includes a second bead 82 and the slide component 46 defines a second channel 84 complimentary in configuration to the second bead 82 and receiving the second bead 82 such that the slide component 46 is selectively slideable along the second guide 40 on the second bead 82 .
- the second guide 40 may be coated with polyester paint and the slide component 46 may be made of siliconized acetal or nylon at the second channel 84 such that the slide component 46 freely slides along the second rail 34 . It should be appreciated that the second rail 34 and the slide component 46 may be formed from or coated with any materials that allow for free movement between the second rail 34 and the slide component 46 .
- the second guide 40 and the slide component 46 may have any corresponding configuration that allows the slide component 46 to slide along the second guide 40 .
- the second guide 40 may define an elongated U-shaped channel and the slide component 46 may be configured to slide along the elongated U-shaped channel.
- the screen assembly 20 may include a cover 48 extending along the first rail 32 with the first guide 38 positioned between the cover 48 and the first rail 32 and with the cover 48 removably coupled to the first rail 32 for allowing access to the first guide 38 .
- the first rail 32 may be mounted to a substrate, such as the header 24 , with any type of threaded fastener that extends through the first rail 32 and into the header 24 .
- a first threaded fastener 33 extends through the first rail 32 and into the header 24 .
- the cover 48 and the first rail 32 may define aligned holes 37 for receiving any type of threaded fastener, which threadably engages the header 24 .
- a second threaded fastener 39 extends through the aligned holes 37 .
- the cover 48 may define a cover cavity 88 for receiving a strip of mohair (not shown) or other suitable material. It should be appreciated that the cover 48 is described herein as being a separate piece with respect to the first rail 32 . Alternatively, the cover 48 is integral with the first rail 32 .
- the screen assembly 20 may include a second screen apparatus 90 having a second canister 92 and a second screen 94 supported by the second canister 92 .
- the second screen 94 is selectively dispensable from the second canister 92 for extending and retracting across the frame opening 22 .
- the second canister 92 may mirror the canister 50 and may be otherwise identical to the canister 50 .
- the screen assembly 20 may include a second slide component 96 coupled to the screen 44 .
- the slide component 46 and the second slide component 96 may slide toward one another and meet to cover the opening.
- the slide component 46 and the second slide component 96 preferably include complimentary engaging features such that the slide component 46 and the second slide component 96 engage each other when slid toward each other.
- the first guide 38 may include a pair of first guides 54 .
- the first rail 32 may include and extend between a first end portion 98 and a second end portion 100 .
- One of the pair of first guides 54 may extend from the first end portion 98 of the first rail 32 toward the second end portion 100 of the first rail 32 .
- Another of the pair of first guide 54 may extend from the second end portion 100 toward the first end portion 98 .
- each of the pair of first guides 54 may be independently moved relative to the first rail 32 . This independent movement allows each of the pair of first guides 54 to be aligned in parallel with the second guide 40 regardless of any deformation of the first rail 32 .
- one of the pair of first guides 54 may slideably interact with the slide component 46 and another of the pair of first guides 54 may slideably interact with the second slide component 96 .
- the present invention also includes a method of installing the screen assembly 20 into the frame opening 22 .
- the method includes the steps of installing the first rail 32 in the frame opening 22 and installing the second rail 34 in the frame opening 22 spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail 32 .
- the step of installing the first rail 32 in the frame opening 22 includes positioning the first rail 32 horizontally along the top side of the frame opening 22 .
- the step of installing the second rail 34 in the frame opening 22 includes positioning the second rail 34 to be vertically spaced below the first rail 32 along the bottom side of the frame opening 22 .
- the first rail 32 may be mounted to the header 24 and the second rail 34 may be mounted to the sill 26 .
- the canister 50 may be mounted to one of the pair of jambs 28 .
- the second canister 92 may be mounted to one of the pair of jambs 28 opposite the first canister 50 .
- the method further includes selectively aligning the first guide 38 relative to the second guide 40 by selectively moving the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 . If the fasteners 63 are not kept in the disengaged position to allow the first guide to actively adjust relative to the first rail 32 as may be desirable even after installation, then the method includes the step of adjusting the fastener 63 to the engaged position to prevent movement of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 .
- the step of aligning the first guide 38 may be further defined as aligning the first guide 38 relative to the second guide 40 when the fastener 63 is in the disengaged position.
- the first guide 38 may be moved relative to the second guide 40 .
- the first guide 38 may be moved such that the first guide 38 is aligned in parallel with the second guide 40 .
- the method further includes selectively adjusting the fastener 63 to the engaged position after aligning the first guide 38 to maintain the first guide 38 in alignment with the second guide 40 .
- the threaded shaft 68 of the fastener 63 is threaded, the fastener 63 may be rotated to frictionally engage and disengage the head 66 of the fastener 63 with the first guide 38 .
- the step of aligning the first guide 38 may be further defined as selectively sliding the slide component 46 along the first guide 38 and the second guide 40 when the fastener 63 is in the disengaged position.
- the slide component 46 is slid along the first guide 38 and because the second rail 34 is fixed relative to the first rail 32 and the second guide 40 extends from the second rail 34 , when the slide component 46 is slid along the second guide 40 , the slide component 46 exerts force on the first guide 38 such that the first guide 38 becomes aligned, e.g., parallel, with the second guide 40 .
- the fastener 63 may then be adjusted to the engaged position to prevent movement of the first guide 38 relative to the first rail 32 .
- the step of adjusting the fastener 63 may be further defined as adjusting each of the plurality of fasteners 63 from the disengaged position to the engaged position, typically in a predetermined sequence.
- the fasteners 63 are adjusted to the disengaged position such that the threaded shaft 68 of each fastener 63 moves within the apertures 62 defined by the first guide 38 .
- the fasteners 63 are adjusted to the engaged position to retain the first guide 38 in alignment with the second guide 40 .
- the cover 48 is mounted to the first rail 32 .
- the cover 48 allows for ease of installation of the screen assembly 20 into the frame opening 22 .
- the first guide 38 may be adjusted to be aligned with the second guide 40 and the fastener 63 may be adjusted to the engaged position prior to the installation of the cover 48 thereby allowing free access to the first guide 38 and the fastener 63 .
- the first and second canisters 92 when only one installer is installing the screen assembly 20 into the frame opening 22 it may be beneficial to mount the first and second canisters 92 to the pair of jambs 28 before the first rail 32 is mounted to the header 24 .
- the geometry of the first rail 32 without the cover 48 allows the installer to easily slide the first rail 32 without the cover 48 between the first and second canisters 92 .
- the fasteners 63 may be left in the disengaged position even after installation such that the first guide 38 continuously “floats” relative to the first rail 32 .
- the position of the first guide 38 is adjusted relative to the first rail 32 each time the slide component 46 is slid along the first guide 38 and the second guide 40 . This benefit is particularly advantageous even after the screen assembly 20 has been installed.
Abstract
A screen assembly is disposed in a frame opening of a building. The screen assembly includes a first rail bounding one side of the frame opening and a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail bounding an opposite side of the frame opening. A first guide is adjustably coupled to the first rail and a second guide extends from the second rail. The screen assembly includes a screen apparatus having a screen and a slide component coupled to the screen. The slide component slides along the first and second guides for extending the screen across the frame opening. The location of the first guide may be adjusted relative to the first rail to align the first and second guides thereby allowing the slide component to freely slide along the guides.
Description
- The subject patent application claims priority to and all the benefits of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/777,606 which was filed on Feb. 28, 2006, the entire specification of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The invention generally relates to a screen assembly for disposition in a frame opening.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Screen assemblies are typically disposed in a frame opening of a building such as a residential or commercial building. Generally a window or a door is mounted in the frame opening along with the screen assembly. Screen assemblies include a screen apparatus. The screen apparatus is generally fixed in the frame opening or is slideable relative to the frame opening. When the screen apparatus is slideable, generally the screen assembly is referred to as a slideable screen assembly. The screen apparatus of the slideable screen assembly includes a screen and a slide component coupled to the screen for selectively extending and retracting the screen across the frame opening, i.e., covering and uncovering the frame opening with the screen.
- The slideable screen assembly typically includes a first rail for bounding one side of the frame opening and a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail for bounding an opposite side of the frame opening. The slideable screen assembly also includes a first guide fixed to the first rail and a second guide fixed to the second rail. The slide component extends between and slideably interacts with the first guide and the second guide.
- The frame opening is typically defined by a header and a sill spaced from each other and extending generally horizontally and a pair of jambs spaced from each other extending generally vertically between the header and the sill. Typically, the first rail is coupled to the header and the second rail is coupled to the sill. The header may not be square with the pair of jambs and/or may not have planar surfaces, e.g., may crown or bow. In such a situation, when the first rail is mounted to the header, the first rail crowns, bows, or otherwise deforms to the shape of the header. Accordingly, the first guide also deforms in response to the deformation of the first rail. Additionally, if the sill is not parallel with the header, then the first guide may not be in parallel with the second guide when mounted to the header and the sill, respectively.
- Typically, smooth sliding of the slide component along the first and second guide requires that the first and second guide be in parallel with each other or otherwise aligned in a predetermined alignment. When the first guide becomes deformed or becomes misaligned relative to the second guide, the slide component racks, i.e., binds, when slid along the first and second guides. In other words, the slide component does not freely slide along the first and second guide. This racking, or binding, disrupts easy and quick covering and uncovering of the frame opening with the screen. Further, such racking, or binding, creates a sense that the screen assembly is of inferior quality.
- Accordingly, it would be advantageous to develop a screen assembly having a screen apparatus that slides freely and does not rack regardless of any crowning, bowing, or other deformation of the header and regardless of any non-parallel relationship between the header and the sill.
- The present invention is a screen assembly for disposition in a frame opening. The screen assembly includes a first rail for bounding one side of the frame opening and a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail for bounding an opposite side of the frame opening. A first guide is adjustably coupled to the first rail for selectively moving the first guide relative to the first rail. A second guide extends from the second rail. A screen apparatus includes a screen and a slide component coupled to the screen. The slide component extends between and slideably interacts with the first guide and the second guide for selectively extending and retracting the screen across the frame opening.
- The present invention also includes a method of installing the screen assembly into the frame opening. The method includes the steps of installing the first rail in the frame opening and installing the second rail in the frame opening spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail. The method further includes the step of selectively aligning the first guide relative to the second guide by selectively moving the first guide relative to the first rail.
- Accordingly, because the second guide extends from the second rail and because the first guide is adjustably coupled to the first rail, the first guide may be selectively moved into alignment with the second guide. The adjustability of the first guide relative to the second guide compensates for deformation of the first rail or for non-parallel alignment of the first and second rails. As such, the first guide may be aligned with the second guide thereby allowing the slide component to freely slide along the first and second guides.
- In addition, the method is advantageous in that it provides for the alignment of the first and second rails such that the slide component may freely slide along the first and second rails without racking. Because the method includes installing the second rail fixed relative to the first rail and because the second guide extends from the second rail, the step of aligning the first guide with the second guide results in the slide component being freely slideable along the first and second guides. The subject invention is also advantageous to operation of the screen assembly after the screen assembly has been installed into the frame opening.
- Other advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated, as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a screen assembly disposed in a frame opening with the screen assembly including a pair of canisters each retractably supporting one of a pair of screens; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the screen assembly partially exploded to show a first rail and a first guide adjustably coupled with the first rail; -
FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional side view of the of the first rail and the first guide alongline 3A inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional side view of a second rail and a second guide alongline 3B inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a portion of the screen assembly with fasteners of the first guide in a disengaged position; -
FIG. 4B is a perspective view of a portion of the screen assembly with fasteners of the first guide in the engaged position; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the screen assembly including a screen frame; and -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of an alternative embodiment of the first rail and the first guide illustrating, in particular, a fastener fixed to the first rail. - Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views, a
screen assembly 20 is generally shown. The screen assembly is installed in abuilding 30, such as a commercial or residential building. Thebuilding 30 defines an opening 31 and the opening 31 is framed by aheader 24, asill 26, and a pair ofjambs 28. Specifically, as shown inFIG. 1 , theheader 24 and thesill 26 are spaced from each other and extend generally horizontally and a pair ofjambs 28 are spaced from each other and extend generally vertically between theheader 24 and thesill 26. Theheader 24, thesill 26, and the pair ofjambs 28 define aframe opening 22 and thescreen assembly 20 is disposed in theframe opening 22. For example, theheader 24, thesill 26, and the pair ofjambs 28 are attached to thebuilding 30 and thescreen assembly 20 is subsequently installed into theframe opening 22. Alternatively, a combination of thescreen assembly 20 and theheader 24, thesill 26, the pair ofjambs 28 are pre-assembled together to form a pre-assembled frame unit independent of thebuilding 30 for subsequent installation into the opening of thebuilding 30. For example, the pre-assembled unit may be pre-assembled at a remote location and transported to thebuilding 30 for installation in thebuilding 30. It should be appreciated that, for example, theframe opening 22 may be further defined as a door opening or as a window opening. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thescreen assembly 20 includes afirst rail 32 for bounding oneside 35 of theframe opening 22 and asecond rail 34 spaced from and fixed relative to thefirst rail 32 for bounding anopposite side 36 of theframe opening 22. In other words, theopposite side 36 of the frame opening 22 that thesecond rail 34 bounds is opposite the oneside 35 of the frame opening 22 that thefirst rail 32 bounds. The first andsecond rails side 35 and theopposite side 36, respectively. - The
first rail 32 may extend horizontally with thesecond rail 34 vertically spaced below thefirst rail 32 and extending horizontally. In this arrangement, thefirst rail 32 is mounted to theheader 24 and thesecond rail 34 is mounted to thesill 26. For example, thefirst rail 32 and thesecond rail 34 may be mounted to theheader 24 and thesill 26, respectively, with threaded fasteners such as screws, e.g., thefirst screws 33 inFIGS. 3A and 3B . Thefirst rail 32 may be any size and/or shape that allows thefirst rail 32 to be mounted adjacent to theheader 24 or any size and/or shape that allows thefirst rail 32 to be mounted to an intermediate component, which is adjacent theheader 24. Likewise, thesecond rail 34 may be any size and/or shape that allows thesecond rail 34 to be mounted to thesill 26 or any size and/or shape that allows thesecond rail 34 to be mounted to an intermediate component, which is mounted to thesill 26. - The
screen assembly 20 includes afirst guide 38 and asecond guide 40. Thefirst guide 38 is typically elongated and extends along thefirst rail 32. Thesecond guide 40 is also typically elongated and extends along thesecond rail 34. The first andsecond rails second guides header 24 and thesill 26, respectively. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 5 , thescreen assembly 20 typically includes ascreen apparatus 42. Thescreen apparatus 42 includes ascreen 44 and aslide component 46 coupled to thescreen 44. Theslide component 46 extends between and slideably interacts with thefirst guide 38 and thesecond guide 40 for selectively extending and retracting thescreen 44 across theframe opening 22. At an interface between theslide component 46 and theguides slide component 46 may include additional elements commonly referred to in the art as glide blocks. If included, such glide blocks are mere extensions of theslide component 46. Theslide component 46 functions as a handle to move the screen across theframe opening 22. Specifically, theslide component 46 rigidly extends between thefirst guide 38 and thesecond guide 40. Theslide component 46 is slid along thefirst guide 38 and thesecond guide 40 to extend thescreen 44 across theframe opening 22 and to retract thescreen 44 from theframe opening 22, i.e., to cover and uncover the frame opening 22 with thescreen 44. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thescreen apparatus 42 includes acanister 50 with thescreen 44 selectively dispensable from thecanister 50 for selectively extending and retracting across theframe opening 22. Such ascreen apparatus 42 is commonly referred to in the art as a retractable screen assembly. - In such a configuration, the
canister 50 extends between the oneside 35 and theopposite side 36 of theframe opening 22. Thecanister 50 may, for example, be mounted on one of the pair ofjambs 28. In such a configuration, thescreen 44 is dispensable from thecanister 50 horizontally across theframe opening 22. Thescreen 44 is flexible and extends between a trailing edge and aleading edge 52. It is to be understood thatscreen 44 can be wire mesh style, silhouette style, and the like and can be manufactured from a wide array of materials including polymers and metals. The trailing edge is supported by thecanister 50, typically on a spring-loadedroller 51 within thecanister 50 as discussed below, and the leadingedge 52 is attached to theslide component 46. For example, thescreen 44 may be splined into theslide component 46. - The
slide component 46 extends across theframe opening 22 between the oneside 35 and theopposite side 36 of theframe opening 22. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , theslide component 46 may also be referred to by one skilled in the art as a slide bar. Theslide component 46 guides the leadingedge 52 of thescreen 44 back and forth over the opening to cover and uncover the opening with thescreen 44. Specifically, thescreen 44 is dispensed from thecanister 50 to cover the opening and is retracted into thecanister 50 to uncover the opening. Thescreen 44 is automatically retracted into thecanister 50 as theslide component 46 guides the leadingedge 52 of thescreen 44 toward thecanister 50. Likewise, thescreen 44 is automatically dispensed from thecanister 50 as theslide component 46 guides the leadingedge 52 of thescreen 44 away from thecanister 50. - The
canister 50 includes a spring-loadedroller 51 to which the trailing edge of thescreen 44 is attached. As the leadingedge 52 of thescreen 44 is moved toward thecanister 50, the spring-loadedroller 51 tensions thescreen 44 toward thecanister 50, causing thescreen 44 to automatically wrap around theroller 51. The tension in thescreen 44 is between the trailing edge in thecanister 50 and the leadingedge 52 of thescreen 44 at theslide component 46. - As an alternative to the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , theslide component 46 of thescreen apparatus 42 may be further defined as ascreen frame 56 as shown inFIG. 5 . In such an embodiment, thescreen 44 may be flexible and thescreen frame 56 may be rigid to support thescreen 44. In other words, such ascreen apparatus 42 may be referred to by one skilled in the art as a screen panel. - In such a configuration, for example, the
screen frame 56 may include a pair ofhorizontal members 58 spaced from each other and a pair ofvertical members 60 spaced from each other and extending between thehorizontal members 58 to define a rectangular opening. Thescreen 44 is attached to the vertical andhorizontal members rectangular opening 22. For example, thescreen 44 may be splined to the vertical andhorizontal members horizontal members 58 and/or the pair ofvertical members 60 may slideably interact with the first andsecond guides horizontal members 58 may extend across theframe opening 22 between the oneside 35 and theopposite side 36 of theframe opening 22. Thescreen frame 56 is slid along the first andsecond guides screen 44. - It should be appreciated that the
screen assembly 20 as described above and as shown in the figures is configured such that thescreen apparatus 42 slides horizontally across theframe opening 22. However, one skilled in the art would appreciate that thescreen assembly 20 may be configured such that thescreen apparatus 42 slides vertically or at any angle between vertical and horizontal. For example, thefirst rail 32 may be mounted to one of the pair ofjambs 28 and thesecond rail 34 may be mounted to anotherjamb 28 opposite thefirst rail 32. In such a configuration, thescreen apparatus 42 would slide vertically along the first andsecond guides screen assembly 20 includes acanister 50, thecanister 50 could be mounted to theheader 24 and/or to thesill 26. - The
first guide 38 is adjustably coupled to thefirst rail 32 for selectively moving thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32. Specifically, a location of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32 may be adjusted to align thefirst guide 38 with thesecond guide 40. Maintaining thefirst guide 38 in alignment with thesecond guide 40 reduces racking of theslide component 46 as theslide component 46 is slid along the first andsecond guides first guide 38 in alignment with thesecond guide 40 in essence creates an even rod and bearing fit, i.e., allows theslide component 46 to freely slide along thefirst guide 38. For example, the first andsecond guides first guide 38 is parallel with thesecond guide 40. - Specifically, in an embodiment where the
first rail 32 is mounted to theheader 24, theheader 24 may be crowned, bowed, or otherwise deformed and the mounting of thefirst rail 32 to theheader 24 causes thefirst rail 32 to deform to the shape of theheader 24. In such a configuration, the location of thefirst guide 38 is altered by the deformation of thefirst rail 32. In addition, if thesill 26 is not parallel with theheader 24, then thefirst guide 38 may not be in parallel with thesecond guide 40 when the first andsecond rails header 24 and thesill 26, respectively. As such, it is advantageous that thefirst guide 38 is adjustably coupled to thefirst rail 32 such that thefirst guide 38 may be aligned relative to thesecond guide 40 to compensate for deformation of thefirst rail 32 and/or for non-parallel alignment of the first andsecond rails - As shown in
FIG. 3B , thesecond guide 40 extends from thesecond rail 34. In other words, thesecond guide 40 is fixed and unadjustable relative to thesecond rail 34. Thesecond guide 40 may be integrally formed from thesecond rail 34 or may be affixed, i.e., mechanically or adhesively connected, to thesecond rail 34. Thesecond guide 40 and thesecond rail 34 may be formed as a one-piece unit. Alternatively, thesecond guide 40 may be secured to thesecond rail 34 by, for example, an adhesive, melting, and/or welding. In an embodiment where thesecond rail 34 and thesecond guide 40 are positioned along thesill 26, it is beneficial that thesecond guide 40 extends from thesecond rail 34. Being positioned along thesill 26, thesecond guide 40 may be stepped on or otherwise subjected to downward loads. Because thesecond guide 40 extends from thesecond rail 34, thesecond guide 40 is immoveable relative to thesecond rail 34 and thesecond guide 40 will not move when subject to downward loads. As such, thefirst guide 38 may be aligned in parallel with thesecond guide 40 and the alignment of the first andsecond rail second guide 40. - To facilitate alignment between the first and second rails, 38, 40, the
screen assembly 20 includes afastener 63 extending from thefirst rail 32, and thefirst guide 38 defines anaperture 62 sized larger than thefastener 63. Thefastener 63 can be fixed relative to thefirst rail 32 or can be adjustably coupled to thefirst rail 32. Thefirst guide 38 receives thefastener 63 in theaperture 62. Because theaperture 62 is sized larger than thefastener 63, thefastener 63 moves along theaperture 62 to allow thefirst guide 38 to move relative to thefirst rail 32. Thefastener 63 may be anything which connects or attaches thefirst rail 32 to thefirst guide 38, such as a threaded screw, as shown inFIG. 3A , an unthreaded rod or pin, as shown inFIG. 6 , etc. - For example, as will be discussed below, the
first rail 32 is aligned with thesecond rail 34 by sliding theslide component 46 along the first andsecond guides second rail 34 is fixed relative to thefirst rail 32 and thesecond guide 40 extends from thesecond rail 34, when theslide component 46 is slid along thesecond guide 40, theslide component 46 exerts force on thefirst guide 38 such that thefirst guide 38 moves and becomes aligned, e.g., parallel, with thesecond guide 40. - As noted above, the
fastener 63 may be a screw which extends through theaperture 62 and into thefirst rail 32. As shown inFIGS. 4A and 4B , thefastener 63 is moveable between an engaged position for preventing adjustment of the location of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32 and a disengaged position for allowing adjustment of the location of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32. Specifically, thefastener 63 is in the disengaged position inFIG. 4A and is in the engaged position inFIG. 4B . When thefastener 63 is in the disengaged position, the location of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32 may be actively adjusted. This means that thefirst guide 38 floats relative to thefirst rail 32 as theslide component 46 travels along thefirst guide 38 to prevent binding between theslide component 46 and the first andsecond guides first guide 38 is fixed relative to thefirst rail 32 as theslide component 46 travels along thefirst guide 38. - Referring again to
FIG. 3A , thefastener 63 includes ahead 66 and a threadedshaft 68, extending from thehead 66. The threadedshaft 68 extends through theaperture 62 of thefirst guide 38 and threadably engages thefirst rail 32. Specifically, thefirst rail 32 defines a threadedhole 71 and the threadedshaft 68 of thefastener 63 threadably engages the threadedhole 71. Thehead 66 is sized larger than theaperture 62 and engages thefirst guide 38 in the engaged position. Specifically, thehead 66 frictionally engages thefirst guide 38 in the engaged position, i.e., thefirst guide 38 is pinched between thehead 66 and thefirst rail 32 in the engaged position. In the disengaged position, thehead 66 is disengaged with thefirst guide 38 such that the location of thefirst guide 38 is adjustable relative to thefirst rail 32. In such a configuration, thefastener 63 is rotated to frictionally engage and disengage thehead 66 and thefirst guide 38, i.e., to tighten and to loosen thefastener 63, relative to thefirst guide 38 and thefirst rail 32. - The
aperture 62 is sized larger than the threadedshaft 68 along an axis A extending between thefirst rail 32 and thesecond rail 34 for allowing movement of thefirst guide 38 along the axis A when the fastener is in the disengaged position. The axis A typically extends in a general vertical direction. Specifically, thefirst guide 38 defines theaperture 62 as having a slot-shape extending along the axis A such that the threadedshaft 68 is moveable along the slot-shape. As shown inFIG. 2 , the slot-shape extends along the axis A between thefirst rail 32 and thesecond rail 34. In other words, thefirst guide 38 is moveable relative to thefirst rail 32 in a generally vertical direction. It should be appreciated that thefirst guide 38 may define theaperture 62 as having any shape that allows the threadedshaft 68 to move in theaperture 62. - Referring again to
FIG. 6 , in an alternative embodiment of thefastener 63, thefastener 63 extends between aproximal end 65 and afree end 67 with theproximal end 65 affixed to thefirst rail 32. In such a configuration thefastener 63 may be a rod or pin extending from thefirst rail 32. In this embodiment, thefastener 63 is not threaded and extends fixed from thefirst rail 32. It should be appreciated that thefastener 63 may be integrally formed from thefirst rail 32 or affixed to thefirst rail 32. - As another alternative, the
first rail 32 and thefirst guide 38 may be configured such that thefirst guide 38 moves relative to thefirst rail 32 when subjected to a force exceeding a threshold force. For example, thefastener 63 may be sized such that thefastener 63 has a friction fit in theaperture 62. In other words, thefastener 63 moves along theaperture 62 only when sufficient force is applied to overcome the friction between thefastener 63 and thefirst guide 38. Alternatively, thefastener 63 includes a pressure washer (not shown) disposed between thefirst rail 32 and thefirst guide 38. As known to one skilled in the art, the pressure washer frictionally engages thefirst guide 32 and thefirst rail 38. When subjected to sufficient force, the pressure washer relieves the friction between thefirst guide 32 and thefirst rail 38 to allow thefirst guide 32 to move relative to thefirst rail 38. It should be appreciated that any type of device or configuration may be used to frictionally engage thefirst rail 32 and thefirst guide 38. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thefirst guide 38 typically defines a plurality ofapertures 62 and may include a plurality offasteners 63 with each of theapertures 62 respectively receiving one of the plurality offasteners 63. When each of the plurality offasteners 63 are in the disengaged position, or when thefastener 63 is unthreaded such as with a rod or pin, thefirst guide 38 moves along the axis A, relative to thefirst rail 32. - As shown in
FIG. 3A , thefirst rail 32 includes anelongated base portion 70 and anelongated flange portion 72 extending from theelongated base portion 70. Theelongated base portion 70 and theelongated flange portion 72 are configured to define thefirst rail 32 as having an L-shape. It should be appreciated, however, that other shapedrails 32 may be used so long as thefirst guide 38 is adjustable with respect to thefirst rail 32. Thefirst rail 32 may be attached to theheader 24 along theelongated base portion 70. In such a configuration, theelongated flange portion 72 extends downwardly from theelongated base portion 70. Thefirst rail 32 may be coupled to theelongated flange portion 72. Additionally, theelongated flange portion 72 may define aflange cavity 74 for receiving a strip of mohair (not shown) or other suitable material. - The
first guide 38 includes anelongated attachment portion 76 and anelongated bead portion 78 extending along theelongated attachment portion 76. Theslide component 46, or even a glide block extending therefrom, defines afirst channel 80 complimentary in configuration to theelongated bead portion 78 and receives theelongated bead portion 78 such that theslide component 46 is slideable along thefirst guide 38 on theelongated bead portion 78. Thefirst guide 38 may be coated with polyester paint and theslide component 46 may be made of siliconized acetal or nylon at thefirst channel 80 such that there is reduced friction and theslide component 46 freely slides along thefirst rail 32. It should be appreciated that thefirst rail 32 and theslide component 46 may be formed from or coated with any material that allows for free movement between thefirst rail 32 and theslide component 46. It should be appreciated that thefirst guide 38 and theslide component 46 may have any corresponding configuration that allows theslide component 46 to slide along thefirst guide 38. - The
second guide 40 typically includes asecond bead 82 and theslide component 46 defines asecond channel 84 complimentary in configuration to thesecond bead 82 and receiving thesecond bead 82 such that theslide component 46 is selectively slideable along thesecond guide 40 on thesecond bead 82. Thesecond guide 40 may be coated with polyester paint and theslide component 46 may be made of siliconized acetal or nylon at thesecond channel 84 such that theslide component 46 freely slides along thesecond rail 34. It should be appreciated that thesecond rail 34 and theslide component 46 may be formed from or coated with any materials that allow for free movement between thesecond rail 34 and theslide component 46. It should be appreciated that thesecond guide 40 and theslide component 46 may have any corresponding configuration that allows theslide component 46 to slide along thesecond guide 40. For example, thesecond guide 40 may define an elongated U-shaped channel and theslide component 46 may be configured to slide along the elongated U-shaped channel. - As shown in
FIG. 3A , thescreen assembly 20 may include acover 48 extending along thefirst rail 32 with thefirst guide 38 positioned between thecover 48 and thefirst rail 32 and with thecover 48 removably coupled to thefirst rail 32 for allowing access to thefirst guide 38. Thefirst rail 32 may be mounted to a substrate, such as theheader 24, with any type of threaded fastener that extends through thefirst rail 32 and into theheader 24. For example, as shown inFIG. 3A , a first threadedfastener 33 extends through thefirst rail 32 and into theheader 24. Thecover 48 and thefirst rail 32 may define alignedholes 37 for receiving any type of threaded fastener, which threadably engages theheader 24. For example, as shown inFIG. 3A , a second threadedfastener 39 extends through the aligned holes 37. Thecover 48 may define acover cavity 88 for receiving a strip of mohair (not shown) or other suitable material. It should be appreciated that thecover 48 is described herein as being a separate piece with respect to thefirst rail 32. Alternatively, thecover 48 is integral with thefirst rail 32. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thescreen assembly 20 may include asecond screen apparatus 90 having asecond canister 92 and asecond screen 94 supported by thesecond canister 92. Thesecond screen 94 is selectively dispensable from thesecond canister 92 for extending and retracting across theframe opening 22. Thesecond canister 92 may mirror thecanister 50 and may be otherwise identical to thecanister 50. - In such an embodiment, the
screen assembly 20 may include asecond slide component 96 coupled to thescreen 44. Theslide component 46 and thesecond slide component 96 may slide toward one another and meet to cover the opening. In such a case, theslide component 46 and thesecond slide component 96 preferably include complimentary engaging features such that theslide component 46 and thesecond slide component 96 engage each other when slid toward each other. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thefirst guide 38 may include a pair of first guides 54. Thefirst rail 32 may include and extend between afirst end portion 98 and asecond end portion 100. One of the pair offirst guides 54 may extend from thefirst end portion 98 of thefirst rail 32 toward thesecond end portion 100 of thefirst rail 32. Another of the pair offirst guide 54 may extend from thesecond end portion 100 toward thefirst end portion 98. As such, each of the pair offirst guides 54 may be independently moved relative to thefirst rail 32. This independent movement allows each of the pair offirst guides 54 to be aligned in parallel with thesecond guide 40 regardless of any deformation of thefirst rail 32. For example, one of the pair offirst guides 54 may slideably interact with theslide component 46 and another of the pair offirst guides 54 may slideably interact with thesecond slide component 96. - The present invention also includes a method of installing the
screen assembly 20 into theframe opening 22. The method includes the steps of installing thefirst rail 32 in theframe opening 22 and installing thesecond rail 34 in the frame opening 22 spaced from and fixed relative to thefirst rail 32. Specifically, the step of installing thefirst rail 32 in theframe opening 22 includes positioning thefirst rail 32 horizontally along the top side of theframe opening 22. The step of installing thesecond rail 34 in theframe opening 22 includes positioning thesecond rail 34 to be vertically spaced below thefirst rail 32 along the bottom side of theframe opening 22. - The
first rail 32 may be mounted to theheader 24 and thesecond rail 34 may be mounted to thesill 26. In an embodiment including thecanister 50, thecanister 50 may be mounted to one of the pair ofjambs 28. Likewise, in an embodiment including thesecond canister 92, thesecond canister 92 may be mounted to one of the pair ofjambs 28 opposite thefirst canister 50. - The method further includes selectively aligning the
first guide 38 relative to thesecond guide 40 by selectively moving thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32. If thefasteners 63 are not kept in the disengaged position to allow the first guide to actively adjust relative to thefirst rail 32 as may be desirable even after installation, then the method includes the step of adjusting thefastener 63 to the engaged position to prevent movement of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32. - Specifically, the step of aligning the
first guide 38 may be further defined as aligning thefirst guide 38 relative to thesecond guide 40 when thefastener 63 is in the disengaged position. In other words, when thefastener 63 is in the disengaged position, thefirst guide 38 may be moved relative to thesecond guide 40. For example, thefirst guide 38 may be moved such that thefirst guide 38 is aligned in parallel with thesecond guide 40. The method further includes selectively adjusting thefastener 63 to the engaged position after aligning thefirst guide 38 to maintain thefirst guide 38 in alignment with thesecond guide 40. As discussed above, if the threadedshaft 68 of thefastener 63 is threaded, thefastener 63 may be rotated to frictionally engage and disengage thehead 66 of thefastener 63 with thefirst guide 38. - For example, the step of aligning the
first guide 38 may be further defined as selectively sliding theslide component 46 along thefirst guide 38 and thesecond guide 40 when thefastener 63 is in the disengaged position. In other words, theslide component 46 is slid along thefirst guide 38 and because thesecond rail 34 is fixed relative to thefirst rail 32 and thesecond guide 40 extends from thesecond rail 34, when theslide component 46 is slid along thesecond guide 40, theslide component 46 exerts force on thefirst guide 38 such that thefirst guide 38 becomes aligned, e.g., parallel, with thesecond guide 40. When thefirst guide 38 is properly aligned with thesecond rail 34, thefastener 63 may then be adjusted to the engaged position to prevent movement of thefirst guide 38 relative to thefirst rail 32. - The step of adjusting the
fastener 63 may be further defined as adjusting each of the plurality offasteners 63 from the disengaged position to the engaged position, typically in a predetermined sequence. In other words, thefasteners 63 are adjusted to the disengaged position such that the threadedshaft 68 of eachfastener 63 moves within theapertures 62 defined by thefirst guide 38. As thefirst guide 38 is vertically adjusted, thefasteners 63 are adjusted to the engaged position to retain thefirst guide 38 in alignment with thesecond guide 40. - After the
first guide 38 is aligned with thesecond guide 40, thecover 48 is mounted to thefirst rail 32. Thecover 48 allows for ease of installation of thescreen assembly 20 into theframe opening 22. For example, thefirst guide 38 may be adjusted to be aligned with thesecond guide 40 and thefastener 63 may be adjusted to the engaged position prior to the installation of thecover 48 thereby allowing free access to thefirst guide 38 and thefastener 63. In addition, in the embodiment including the first andsecond canisters 92, when only one installer is installing thescreen assembly 20 into the frame opening 22 it may be beneficial to mount the first andsecond canisters 92 to the pair ofjambs 28 before thefirst rail 32 is mounted to theheader 24. As such, the geometry of thefirst rail 32 without thecover 48 allows the installer to easily slide thefirst rail 32 without thecover 48 between the first andsecond canisters 92. - It should be appreciated that the
fasteners 63 may be left in the disengaged position even after installation such that thefirst guide 38 continuously “floats” relative to thefirst rail 32. In other words, the position of thefirst guide 38 is adjusted relative to thefirst rail 32 each time theslide component 46 is slid along thefirst guide 38 and thesecond guide 40. This benefit is particularly advantageous even after thescreen assembly 20 has been installed. - The invention has been described in an illustrative manner, and it is to be understood that the terminology which has been used is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation. Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings, and the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
Claims (23)
1. A screen assembly for disposition in a frame opening, said screen assembly comprising:
a first rail for bounding one side of the frame opening;
a second rail spaced from and fixed relative to said first rail for bounding an opposite side of the frame opening,
a first guide adjustably coupled to said first rail for selectively moving said first guide relative to said first rail;
a second guide extending from said second rail; and
a screen apparatus including a screen and a slide component coupled to said screen with said slide component extending between and slideably interacting with said first guide and said second guide for selectively extending and retracting the screen across the frame opening.
2. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first guide defines an aperture and said screen assembly further includes a fastener engaging said first rail and extending through said aperture to enable the selective movement of said first guide relative to said first rail.
3. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said fastener is fixed to said first rail.
4. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said fastener is adjustably coupled to said first rail with said fastener moveable between an engaged position for preventing movement of said first guide relative to said first rail and a disengaged position for allowing movement of said first guide relative to said first rail.
5. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said fastener includes a head sized larger than said aperture engaging said first guide in said engaged position and a shaft extending from said head through said aperture of said first guide engaging said first rail.
6. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said aperture is sized larger than said shaft along an axis extending between the first rail and the second rail for allowing movement of said first guide along said axis when said fastener is in said disengaged position.
7. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said first guide defines said aperture as having a slot-shape such that said shaft is moveable along said slot-shape.
8. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said first guide defines a plurality of apertures and said screen assembly further includes a plurality of fasteners with each of said apertures respectively receiving one of said plurality of fasteners.
9. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first rail extends horizontally with said second rail vertically spaced below the first rail and extending horizontally.
10. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first rail includes an elongated base portion and an elongated flange portion extending from said elongated base portion.
11. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said screen includes a trailing edge and said screen apparatus includes a canister supporting said trailing edge with said screen selectively dispensable from said canister for extending and retracting across the frame opening.
12. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 11 further including a second screen apparatus having a second canister and a second screen supported by said second canister with said second screen selectively dispensable from said second canister for extending and retracting across the frame opening.
13. (canceled)
14. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first guide includes a pair of first guides and said first rail includes and extends between a first end portion and a second end portion with one of said pair of first guides extending from said first end portion of said first rail toward said second end portion of said first rail and with another of said pair of first guides extending from said second end portion toward said first end portion.
15. The screen assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first guide includes an elongated attachment portion and an elongated bead portion extending along said elongated attachment portion and said slide component defines a first channel complimentary in configuration to said elongated bead portion and receiving said elongated bead portion such that said slide component is slideable along said first guide on said elongated bead portion.
16. A method of installing a screen assembly into a frame opening with the screen assembly including a first and second rail, a first guide adjustably coupled to the first rail, and a second guide extending from the second rail, said method comprising:
installing the first rail in the frame opening;
installing the second rail in the frame opening spaced from and fixed relative to the first rail; and
selectively aligning the first guide relative to the second guide by selectively moving the first guide relative to the first rail.
17. The method as set forth in claim 16 wherein the first guide defines an aperture and the screen assembly further includes a fastener engaging the first rail and extending through the aperture and wherein the step of selectively aligning the first guide relative to the second guide includes selectively moving the first guide relative to the fastener.
18. The method as set forth in claim 17 further including the step of adjusting the fastener between a disengaged position to allow movement of the first guide relative to the first rail and an engaged position to prevent movement of the first guide relative the first rail.
19. The method as set forth in claim 18 wherein the step of selectively aligning the first guide relative to the second guide is further defined as aligning the first guide relative to the second guide when the fastener is in the disengaged position.
20. The method as set forth in claim 19 including a slide component extending between and slideably interacting with the first guide and the second guide and wherein the step of aligning the first guide relative to the second guide is further defined as selectively sliding the slide component along the first guide and the second guide when the fastener is in the disengaged position.
21. The method as set forth in claim 19 further including the step of selectively adjusting the fastener to the engaged position after aligning the first guide to maintain the first guide in alignment with the second guide.
22. The method as set forth in claim 18 wherein the fastener is defined as a plurality of fasteners and the aperture is defined as a plurality of apertures with each aperture respectively receiving one of the plurality of fasteners and wherein the step of adjusting the fastener is further defined as adjusting each of the plurality of fasteners from the disengaged position to the engaged position.
23. The method as set forth in claim 16 wherein the frame opening includes a top side and a bottom side and wherein the step of installing the first rail in the frame opening is further defined as positioning the first rail horizontally along the top side of the frame opening and wherein the step of installing the second rail in the frame opening is further defined as positioning the second rail vertically spaced below the first rail along the bottom side of the frame opening.
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