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US2767423A
US2767423A US530337A US53033755A US2767423A US 2767423 A US2767423 A US 2767423A US 530337 A US530337 A US 530337A US 53033755 A US53033755 A US 53033755A US 2767423 A US2767423 A US 2767423A
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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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
    • E06B3/34—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement
    • E06B3/42—Sliding wings; Details of frames with respect to guiding
    • E06B3/46—Horizontally-sliding wings
    • E06B3/4609—Horizontally-sliding wings for windows
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
    • A47K3/34—Slidable screens
    • 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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
    • E06B3/34—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement
    • E06B3/42—Sliding wings; Details of frames with respect to guiding
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  • the invention relates to channels for sliding doors such as shower doors, for instance on bathtubs, and means to level said channels horizontally and to make them plumb in the vertical direction.
  • the invention generally comprises a first channel member having a U-shaped cross section which is adapted to be nailed or screwed to the wall or floor or other supporting structure, a second channel member adapted to fit into the wall member, the second member being designed to contain the rollers for the doors or windows.
  • Many floors are not level and furthermore have waves in them.
  • the walls are not actually plumb and also have waves which vary from the plumb line due to settling of the building and uneven plastering, etc.
  • the present invention provides means for mounting the door sliding channel to the wall or base member with adjustable depth to compensate for any variations from the true level or plumb lines.
  • the mounting means comprises a first barrel member which is adapted to fit through the wall channel and which is internally threaded.
  • a second hollow screw member is adapted to screw into the barrel member and it is also internally threaded.
  • the door slider channel is adapted to fit or rest on this hollow screw, and is adapted to be fastened thereto by another screw member.
  • the principal object of the invention is to provide new and improved mounting means for sliding door and the like.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved mounting means for mounting shower doors on bathtubs.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved leveling means for sliding doors and windows.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide improved leveling means and means for making plumb sliding doors and Window channels.
  • Another object of the invention comprises channel mounting means for sliding doors, comprising first channel means adapted to be fastened against a wall or floor, second channel means adapted to fit on said first channel means, and adjustable fastening means to level said second channel means comprising a first barrel member adapted to fit into said first channel.
  • the hollow internally threaded screw member adapted to screw into said barrel member and a third screw member adapted to screw into said hollow screw member whereby said second channel may be leveled or made plumb.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view partly in cross section of an embodiment of the invention.
  • the channel 1 has a generally U-shaped cross section and is adapted to be securely fastened to the wall or floor by means of nails, screws, or cementing.
  • This channel 1 has a series of holes regularly spaced which are adapted to accommodate the barrel member 2. Note that the center of the channel member 1 is raised slightly so that the lip 3 of the barrel member may fit under it and between it and the wall or floor.
  • the barrel member 2 is internally threaded and adapted to accommodate the adjustable leveling screw 4.
  • the door sliding channel 5 has a series of wells 6 on its bottom surface into which the head of the screw 4 is adapted to fit. Therefore, the door sliding channel 5 will rest on the head of'the leveling screw 4.
  • the channel 5 has a small hole at the center of these wells 6 which is adapted to accommodate a conventional fastener screw 7.
  • the channel 1 is first securely fastened to the Wall or other supporting structure with the barrel members having first been inserted through the holes in the channel 1.
  • the screws 4 are then screwed into the barrel member 2 and the second channel member 5 is laid on top of the screws 4.
  • the screws 4 are then adjusted in depth so that the second channel member is perfectly level or plumb if it is vertical.
  • the channel 5 has been levelled or made plumb, it is then fastened tightly with the conventional screws 7. Therefore, the present adjustable fastening means provides simple and reliable means for leveling sliding door channels and the like.
  • the members including the barrel member 2, the internally threaded screw 4, and the screw '7 are preferably made of die cast aluminum.
  • the screw 7 is conventional.
  • the screw type leveling device of the present invention is not limited to leveling channels for sliding doors but may be used in various leveling problems which will occut to those desiring to practice the invention.
  • Adjustable means for mounting sliding doors comprising a first channel adapted to be fastened to a surface, a second channel adapted to rest in said first channel with the legs of the respective channels in juxtaposition to thereby provide mutual side support, adjustable leveling means to connect said first and second channels to level said second channel including means to support said sec ond channel, said support means comprising an internally threaded barrel member extending through an opening in the web of said first channel and into the space between the legs of said second channel, a flange on said barrel member mounted between the legs of said first channel to thereby prevent said barrel being drawn through said first channel, a hollow internally threaded screw member adapted to screw into said barrel member, the head of said hollow screw member fitting under and supporting said second channel, and a screw adapted to fasten said second channel on top of said hollow screw member.

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Oct. 23, 1956 G. J. GANG ETAL ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING MEANS Filed Aug. 24, 1955 INVENTORS GEORGE J GANG JOSEPH MINISSALE United States Patent ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING MEANS George J. Gang, Forest Hills, and Joseph Minissale, Little Neck, N. Y.
Application August 24, 1955, Serial No. 530,337
1 Claim. (Cl. 16-94) This invention relates to adjustable mounting means for leveling sliding door channels and the like.
More specifically, the invention relates to channels for sliding doors such as shower doors, for instance on bathtubs, and means to level said channels horizontally and to make them plumb in the vertical direction.
The invention generally comprises a first channel member having a U-shaped cross section which is adapted to be nailed or screwed to the wall or floor or other supporting structure, a second channel member adapted to fit into the wall member, the second member being designed to contain the rollers for the doors or windows. Many floors are not level and furthermore have waves in them. Furthermore, the walls are not actually plumb and also have waves which vary from the plumb line due to settling of the building and uneven plastering, etc.
The present invention provides means for mounting the door sliding channel to the wall or base member with adjustable depth to compensate for any variations from the true level or plumb lines.
The mounting means comprises a first barrel member which is adapted to fit through the wall channel and which is internally threaded. A second hollow screw member is adapted to screw into the barrel member and it is also internally threaded. The door slider channel is adapted to fit or rest on this hollow screw, and is adapted to be fastened thereto by another screw member.
Accordingly, the principal object of the invention is to provide new and improved mounting means for sliding door and the like.
Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved mounting means for mounting shower doors on bathtubs.
Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved leveling means for sliding doors and windows.
Another object of the invention is to provide improved leveling means and means for making plumb sliding doors and Window channels.
Another object of the invention comprises channel mounting means for sliding doors, comprising first channel means adapted to be fastened against a wall or floor, second channel means adapted to fit on said first channel means, and adjustable fastening means to level said second channel means comprising a first barrel member adapted to fit into said first channel. The hollow internally threaded screw member adapted to screw into said barrel member and a third screw member adapted to screw into said hollow screw member whereby said second channel may be leveled or made plumb.
These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following specification and drawings of which:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the invention; and
Figure 2 is a perspective view partly in cross section of an embodiment of the invention.
Referring now to the drawings, the channel 1 has a generally U-shaped cross section and is adapted to be securely fastened to the wall or floor by means of nails, screws, or cementing. This channel 1 has a series of holes regularly spaced which are adapted to accommodate the barrel member 2. Note that the center of the channel member 1 is raised slightly so that the lip 3 of the barrel member may fit under it and between it and the wall or floor.
The barrel member 2 is internally threaded and adapted to accommodate the adjustable leveling screw 4. The door sliding channel 5 has a series of wells 6 on its bottom surface into which the head of the screw 4 is adapted to fit. Therefore, the door sliding channel 5 will rest on the head of'the leveling screw 4. The channel 5 has a small hole at the center of these wells 6 which is adapted to accommodate a conventional fastener screw 7.
In setting up the apparatus, the channel 1 is first securely fastened to the Wall or other supporting structure with the barrel members having first been inserted through the holes in the channel 1. The screws 4 are then screwed into the barrel member 2 and the second channel member 5 is laid on top of the screws 4. The screws 4 are then adjusted in depth so that the second channel member is perfectly level or plumb if it is vertical. When the channel 5 has been levelled or made plumb, it is then fastened tightly with the conventional screws 7. Therefore, the present adjustable fastening means provides simple and reliable means for leveling sliding door channels and the like.
The members including the barrel member 2, the internally threaded screw 4, and the screw '7 are preferably made of die cast aluminum. The screw 7 is conventional.
The screw type leveling device of the present invention is not limited to leveling channels for sliding doors but may be used in various leveling problems which will occut to those desiring to practice the invention.
We claim:
Adjustable means for mounting sliding doors comprising a first channel adapted to be fastened to a surface, a second channel adapted to rest in said first channel with the legs of the respective channels in juxtaposition to thereby provide mutual side support, adjustable leveling means to connect said first and second channels to level said second channel including means to support said sec ond channel, said support means comprising an internally threaded barrel member extending through an opening in the web of said first channel and into the space between the legs of said second channel, a flange on said barrel member mounted between the legs of said first channel to thereby prevent said barrel being drawn through said first channel, a hollow internally threaded screw member adapted to screw into said barrel member, the head of said hollow screw member fitting under and supporting said second channel, and a screw adapted to fasten said second channel on top of said hollow screw member.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 911,824 Lane Feb. 9, 1909 2,595,506 Backman May 6, 1952 FOREIGN PATENTS 2,855 Great Britain June 16, 1882
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US3129751A (en) * 1958-05-21 1964-04-21 Beer Hans Track assembly
US3152354A (en) * 1960-11-21 1964-10-13 Arthur G Diack Adjustable framing assembly
US3206791A (en) * 1962-04-02 1965-09-21 Beer Hans Supporting slide rail
US3860975A (en) * 1973-05-22 1975-01-21 Abraham Grossman Bathtub closure means having vertifically slidable panels and method of assembly
FR2336526A1 (en) * 1975-12-23 1977-07-22 Milant Effe Elle Snc Movable wall with suspended panels - has folding separate wings guided in bottom rail and carried by carriage in top rail
US4897889A (en) * 1987-02-20 1990-02-06 Altura Leiden Holding B.V. Shower-partition with pivoted door
EP0441010A1 (en) * 1990-02-09 1991-08-14 KERMI GmbH Adjustment device for parts of a frame
US10626647B2 (en) * 2016-09-28 2020-04-21 Chase Industries, Inc. Universal sliding door system

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US911824A (en) * 1908-06-16 1909-02-09 Lane Brothers Company Trolley-track for sliding doors.
US2595506A (en) * 1948-04-07 1952-05-06 Southern California Glass Co I Adjustable door jamb

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US911824A (en) * 1908-06-16 1909-02-09 Lane Brothers Company Trolley-track for sliding doors.
US2595506A (en) * 1948-04-07 1952-05-06 Southern California Glass Co I Adjustable door jamb

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3129751A (en) * 1958-05-21 1964-04-21 Beer Hans Track assembly
US3152354A (en) * 1960-11-21 1964-10-13 Arthur G Diack Adjustable framing assembly
US3206791A (en) * 1962-04-02 1965-09-21 Beer Hans Supporting slide rail
US3860975A (en) * 1973-05-22 1975-01-21 Abraham Grossman Bathtub closure means having vertifically slidable panels and method of assembly
FR2336526A1 (en) * 1975-12-23 1977-07-22 Milant Effe Elle Snc Movable wall with suspended panels - has folding separate wings guided in bottom rail and carried by carriage in top rail
US4897889A (en) * 1987-02-20 1990-02-06 Altura Leiden Holding B.V. Shower-partition with pivoted door
EP0441010A1 (en) * 1990-02-09 1991-08-14 KERMI GmbH Adjustment device for parts of a frame
US10626647B2 (en) * 2016-09-28 2020-04-21 Chase Industries, Inc. Universal sliding door system

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