Dimension Adjustable Composite Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Methods of Construction Thereof
AssigneeHome Fashion Technologies, Inc.
InventorsAli Kashani, Reza Kashani
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Abstract
Composite bi-fold doors and other composite closures having improved assemblies are described, wherein the assemblies provide enhanced strength and durability of the doors and their construction while simultaneously maintaining their aesthetics. Additional improved bi-fold door and semi-solid door assemblies are also provided, which allow for the dimensional adjustment of the height of the doors by the installer as necessary, while simultaneously maintaining the structural integrity of the doors following the height adjustment.
Claims20
A method of assembling a door, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing two door stiles, each stile having a channel therein;
- securing a first rail within the channel of each door stile, thereby forming three sides of the door;
- inserting a first assembly into the channel of the door stiles;
- inserting a second rail within the channel of each door stile;
- inserting a second assembly into the channel of the door stiles;
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- securing a third rail within the channel of each door stile;
A method of assembling a door, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing two door stiles, each stile having a channel therein;
- securing a first rail within the channel of each door stile at a first end of the door stiles, thereby forming three sides of the door;
- sliding a first assembly into the channel of the door stiles from a second end of the door stiles toward the first end, the second end being distal from the first end, the first assembly having assembly stiles configured to fit within the channels of the door stiles;
- sliding a second rail within the channel of each door stile from the second end toward the first end;
- sliding a second assembly into the channel of the door stiles from the second end toward the first end, the second assembly having assembly stiles configured to fit within the channels of the door stiles;
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- securing a third rail within the channel of each door stile;
A method of assembling a door, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing two door stiles, each stile having a channel therein;
- securing a first rail within the channel of each door stile at a first end of the door stiles, thereby forming three sides of the door;
- sliding a first assembly into the channel of the door stiles from a second end of the door stiles to a position abutting the first rail, the second end being distal from the first end, the first assembly having assembly stiles configured to fit within the channels of the door stiles;
- sliding a second rail within the channel of each door stile from the second end to a position abutting the first assembly;
- sliding a second assembly into the channel of the door stiles from the second end to a position abutting the second rail, the second assembly having assembly stiles configured to fit within the channels of the door stiles;
- providing a third rail comprising a substantially hollow portion and a substantially solid portion slidably received within the substantially hollow portion;
- cutting the substantially solid portion, thereby trimming a height of the door to fit a desired opening;
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- securing the third rail within the channel of each door stile to a position abutting the second assembly;
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.