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US3913266A
US3913266A US244107A US24410772A US3913266A US 3913266 A US3913266 A US 3913266A US 244107 A US244107 A US 244107A US 24410772 A US24410772 A US 24410772A US 3913266 A US3913266 A US 3913266A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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  • ABSTRACT A closure member for a garage or similar structure, for the purpose of increasing the enclosed space, in the form of a door movable from a closed position to an overhead storage position consisting of side walls extending outwardly from the door opening connected by a closure panel which is spaced from the plane of the opening to effect a substantial increase in the length of the protected area when the door is closed.
  • This invention relates to a Garage Door Extension Structure for a vehicle garage or other similar building structure.
  • the invention consists of providing an overhead door which has a shape such that it extends outwardly beyond the regular door opening to provide a protecting shield which closes the door opening and increases the overall length of the storage space.
  • FIG. 1 a view of a garage structure with the new door structure closed.
  • FIG. 2 a view of the structure with the door opened.
  • FIG. 3 a sectional view showing a mounting system for an overhead door.
  • FIG. 4 a view of a modified door mount.
  • FIG. 5 a sectional view of the modified door mount.
  • FIG. 6, a sectional view on line 66 of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 a sectional view on line 7-7 of FIG. 5.
  • a garage structure 10 is shown having a conventional vehicle opening 12 with vertical edges 14 and a horizontal edge 16.
  • a closure member 18 is shown in FIG. 1 having vertical side portions 20 which increase in dimension from top to bottom, in this case there being an angled portion 22 which ends in a vertical portion 24. Connecting the portions 22 is an angled panel 26 which extends across the door connected to a drop panel 28 between the edges 24 of the side 20. This forms a complete enclosure shell open at the bottom and having a bottom edge 30.
  • the door may have reinforcing strips 32 at the bottom edges of the side panels and extending along the bottom edge of the panel 28.
  • a structural reinforcement 34-36 which is angled from the panel 26 back to a sealing panel 38.
  • a gusset 40 at each side of the door carries a roller 42 which moves in a track 44 suspended by suitable brackets 45.
  • a second gusset 46 pivotally connected to a link 48, the link being pivoted at the other end 50 on a side gusset 52 mounted on the inside of the garage door.
  • a counterbalance spring 54 anchored at $6 at one end on the garage structure and at pin 58 on link 48 at the other end serves to assist in opening the door.
  • the operating parts are shown in full lines in FIG. 3 in the closed position and in dotted lines in theopen position. The parts are arranged so that the panels 26 and 28 will clear the top of the door as the door opens. Normal door mounting hardware permits this motion. It will thus be seen that 5 the dimension of the enclosed structure is increased by the distance A when the door is closed and still the inside of the structure is sealed from the weather. Suitable locking means and handles can be applied as desired.
  • FIGS. 4 to 7 a modified structure is shown in which the door is essentially the same as described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 3, but the mounting system is slightly different.
  • the sides of the door each have a gusset 60 carrying a roller 62 which moves in a track 64 suitably suspended on the garage structure by brackets 66 and 68.
  • the counterbalance mechanism in this instance consists of a relatively long link 70 pivoted at its lower end on a bracket 72 on the inside of the door extension and pivoted at another point 73 spaced from the other end on a gusset 74 mounted at the side of the garage door openings.
  • the other end 76 of the link 70 is connected to one end of a tension spring 78 which is suitably anchored at the other end adjacent the bottom of the door opening at bracket 80.
  • the full line showing in FIG. 5 illustrates the door in closed position and the dotted line showing illustrates the door in the open position.
  • FIG. 6 the relationship of the side edge of the door to the track is shown.
  • FIG. 7 a view of the controlling link 70 illustrates the relationship with the front door panel 28 and the side panel 20 and shows the pivot point 73 on the gusset 74.
  • the tension spring not only assists as a counterbalance in the lifting of the door but also helps to hold the door in the open position.
  • the door shell has been shown as constructed from flat panels, it could equally well be formed as a monolithic structure in which the various panels were blended together by curved portions.
  • An overhead door for an opening in a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises:
  • a closure panel extending between said outer edges of said side panels to provide a three-sided closure open at the bottom
  • An overhead door for a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises:
  • combination counterbalance and restraining means associating at least one side of said door with a portion of said structure adjacent said opening.

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A closure member for a garage or similar structure, for the purpose of increasing the enclosed space, in the form of a door movable from a closed position to an overhead storage position consisting of side walls extending outwardly from the door opening connected by a closure panel which is spaced from the plane of the opening to effect a substantial increase in the length of the protected area when the door is closed.

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United States Patent [1 1 Smith Oct. 21, 1975 I GARAGE DOOR EXTENSION STRUCTURE [76] Inventor: Raymond P. Smith, 30785 Red Maple Lane, Southfield, Mich. 48075 22 Filed: Apr. 14,1972
[21] Appl. No.: 244,107
152] US. Cl 1. 49/200; 49/197 [51] Int. C1. E06B 3/00; EOSF H08 [58] Field of Search 49/197, 198, 199, 200,
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,630,553 5/1927 Watson 52/69 X 2,323,106 6/1943 Whiteman 59/69 X 2,384,659 9/1945 Wait 1 1 52/66 X 2,531,119 11/1950 Everitt .1 49/200 2,532,456 12/1950 Merritt 49/40 3,348,336 10/1967 Hashagen 49/200 FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 734,538 8/1955 United Kingdom 49/200 Primary ExaminerDennis L. Taylor Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Barnes, Kisselle, Raisch & Choate [57] ABSTRACT A closure member for a garage or similar structure, for the purpose of increasing the enclosed space, in the form of a door movable from a closed position to an overhead storage position consisting of side walls extending outwardly from the door opening connected by a closure panel which is spaced from the plane of the opening to effect a substantial increase in the length of the protected area when the door is closed.
3 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures US. Patent 0a. 21, 1975 Sheet 1 of 3 3,913,266
US. Patent Oct. 21, 1975 Sheet 2 of3 3,913,266
U.S. Patent 00:. 21, 1975 Sheet3of3 3,913,266
GARAGE DOOR EXTENSION STRUCTURE This invention relates to a Garage Door Extension Structure for a vehicle garage or other similar building structure.
Many garages in the past have been built to a length which does not accommodate modern day cars. In addition, even more recent structures may have an inadequate length because of the fact that some bumpers are being extended to provide a shock cushion and this increases the overall length of the vehicle.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a closure member for a structure which will increase the protected space without necessitating structural changes.
It is a further object to provide such a closure which can be mounted on relatively standard overhead door hardware and operated in normal fashion.
Briefly, the invention consists of providing an overhead door which has a shape such that it extends outwardly beyond the regular door opening to provide a protecting shield which closes the door opening and increases the overall length of the storage space.
Other objects and features of the invention will be found in the following description and claims in which the best mode presently contemplated is set forth in connection with the drawings.
DRAWINGS accompany the disclosure and the various views thereof may be briefly described as:
FIG. 1, a view of a garage structure with the new door structure closed.
FIG. 2, a view of the structure with the door opened.
FIG. 3, a sectional view showing a mounting system for an overhead door.
FIG. 4, a view of a modified door mount.
FIG. 5, a sectional view of the modified door mount.
FIG. 6, a sectional view on line 66 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7, a sectional view on line 7-7 of FIG. 5.
REFERRING TO THE DRAWINGS In FIG. I, a garage structure 10 is shown having a conventional vehicle opening 12 with vertical edges 14 and a horizontal edge 16. A closure member 18 is shown in FIG. 1 having vertical side portions 20 which increase in dimension from top to bottom, in this case there being an angled portion 22 which ends in a vertical portion 24. Connecting the portions 22 is an angled panel 26 which extends across the door connected to a drop panel 28 between the edges 24 of the side 20. This forms a complete enclosure shell open at the bottom and having a bottom edge 30.
As shown in the sectional view in FIG. 3, the door may have reinforcing strips 32 at the bottom edges of the side panels and extending along the bottom edge of the panel 28. At the top of the door is a structural reinforcement 34-36 which is angled from the panel 26 back to a sealing panel 38. A gusset 40 at each side of the door carries a roller 42 which moves in a track 44 suspended by suitable brackets 45.
At the bottom of at least one side is a second gusset 46 pivotally connected to a link 48, the link being pivoted at the other end 50 on a side gusset 52 mounted on the inside of the garage door. A counterbalance spring 54 anchored at $6 at one end on the garage structure and at pin 58 on link 48 at the other end serves to assist in opening the door. The operating parts are shown in full lines in FIG. 3 in the closed position and in dotted lines in theopen position. The parts are arranged so that the panels 26 and 28 will clear the top of the door as the door opens. Normal door mounting hardware permits this motion. It will thus be seen that 5 the dimension of the enclosed structure is increased by the distance A when the door is closed and still the inside of the structure is sealed from the weather. Suitable locking means and handles can be applied as desired.
In FIGS. 4 to 7, a modified structure is shown in which the door is essentially the same as described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 3, but the mounting system is slightly different. As shown in the sectional view of FIG. 5, the sides of the door each have a gusset 60 carrying a roller 62 which moves in a track 64 suitably suspended on the garage structure by brackets 66 and 68. The counterbalance mechanism in this instance consists of a relatively long link 70 pivoted at its lower end on a bracket 72 on the inside of the door extension and pivoted at another point 73 spaced from the other end on a gusset 74 mounted at the side of the garage door openings. The other end 76 of the link 70 is connected to one end of a tension spring 78 which is suitably anchored at the other end adjacent the bottom of the door opening at bracket 80. The full line showing in FIG. 5 illustrates the door in closed position and the dotted line showing illustrates the door in the open position.
In FIG. 6, the relationship of the side edge of the door to the track is shown. In FIG. 7, a view of the controlling link 70 illustrates the relationship with the front door panel 28 and the side panel 20 and shows the pivot point 73 on the gusset 74.
In each case, the tension spring not only assists as a counterbalance in the lifting of the door but also helps to hold the door in the open position. While the door shell has been shown as constructed from flat panels, it could equally well be formed as a monolithic structure in which the various panels were blended together by curved portions.
I claim:
I. An overhead door for an opening in a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises:
a. a pair of spaced side panels having a straight inner edge, said panels increasing in dimension from top to bottom to provide an outer edge,
b. a closure panel extending between said outer edges of said side panels to provide a three-sided closure open at the bottom, and
. means to mount said panels for pivotal movement from a closed position overlying a door opening of a structure to an open and overhead position inside and above the floor of said structure wherein said opening is unobstructed.
2. An overhead door for a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises:
a. a panel structure having side portions extending outwardly from the plane of a door opening and diminishing in outward dimension from bottom to top,
b. portions connecting said side portions to form a closure shell open at the bottom, and
c. means to mount said panels for pivotal movement from a closed position overlying a door opening of tween said sides to complete a closure,
b. means at the top of said door to engage and travel on said guide rail from front to rear as said door moves toward a position in which said opening is unobstructed, and
c. combination counterbalance and restraining means associating at least one side of said door with a portion of said structure adjacent said opening.

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1. An overhead door for an opening in a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises: a. a pair of spaced side panels having a straight inner edge, said panels increasing in dimension from top to bottom to provide an outer edge, b. a closure panel extending between said outer edges of said side panels to provide a three-sided closure open at the bottom, and c. means to mount said panels for pivotal movement from a closed position overlying a door opening of a structure to an open and overhead position inside and above the floor of said structure wherein said opening is unobstructed.
2. An overhead door for a storage building such as a garage for enlarging the protected space within the structure when the door is closed which comprises: a. a panel structure having side portions extending outwardly from the plane of a door opening and diminishing in outward dimension from bottom to top, b. portions connecting said side portions to form a closure shell open at the bottom, and c. means to mount said panels for pivotal movement from a closed position overlying a door opening of a structure to an overhead position inside and above the floor of said structure wherein the door opening is unobstructed.
3. In combination, a structure such as a garage, having an opening in a vertical wall, a guide rail extending inwardly from a point at the top of said opening, a door to close said opening comprising: a. a shell having vertical sides extending outwardly from the edges of said opening when the door is in closed position and diminishing in oUtward dimension from bottom to top and means extending between said sides to complete a closure, b. means at the top of said door to engage and travel on said guide rail from front to rear as said door moves toward a position in which said opening is unobstructed, and c. combination counterbalance and restraining means associating at least one side of said door with a portion of said structure adjacent said opening.
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