Sliding entry door with integrated vent and latch
AssigneeProVia Holdings, Inc.
InventorThomas Brewer
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Abstract
A lockable sliding door is described. A ratcheted track allows the movable panel of the door to be selectively locked in both closed and vented positions. A lever is positioned along a midpoint of the movable panel to allow for the easy engagement of the locking mechanism. Further, the locking mechanism is carried on the movable panel. The technology is configured to allow the sliding door to be locked in various configurations, with the door partially opened, completely open, or completely closed. The technology may also be utilized on windows or any other architectural features with a slide-to-open and close design.
Claims16
A sliding door assembly comprising:
- a frame having at least one inward facing track;
- a movable panel cooperating with the inward facing track to allow the panel to move between closed and open positions;
- an actuator mechanism carried on the movable panel, the actuator mechanism including a lever;
- a ratcheted rack comprising a plurality of teeth, the ratcheted rack attached to the inward facing track;
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- wherein the actuator mechanism lockingly engages at least one of the teeth when the lever is rotated to a lever closed position and the actuator mechanism disengages the at least one of the teeth when the lever is moved to a lever open position.
A sliding door lock system comprising:
- an actuator mechanism configured to be carried on a movable panel, the actuator mechanism comprising a lever;
- a ratcheted rack comprising a plurality of teeth, the ratcheted rack configured to be attached to an inward facing track of the movable panel;
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- wherein the actuator mechanism lockingly engages at least one of the teeth when the lever is rotated to a closed position and the actuator mechanism disengages the at least one of the teeth when the lever is moved to an open position.
A sliding window assembly comprising:
- a frame having at least one inward facing track;
- a movable panel cooperating with the inward facing track to allow the panel to move between closed and open positions;
- an actuator mechanism carried on the movable panel, the actuator mechanism comprising a lever;
- a ratcheted rack comprising a plurality of teeth, the ratcheted rack attached to the inward facing track;
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- wherein the actuator mechanism lockingly engages at least one of the teeth when the lever is rotated to a lever closed position and the actuator mechanism disengages the at least one teeth when the lever is moved to a lever open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.