Corner rail extrusion
AssigneeTitan Distribution, LLC
InventorTobin Michael Goode
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Abstract
A corner rail assembly (156) is adapted to be coupled to a corner section (114) of a recreational vehicle (100). The assembly includes a jacket (158) having a main body (160), first leg (162) and second leg (164). A metal insert (180) is formed within an extrusion of said jacket (158). A securing tape (188) in the form of a VHB tape secures the jacket (158) to a front wall (110) of the vehicle (100). A further tape (190) located on an inner side of said first leg (162) affixes the first leg (162) to the side wall (112) of the vehicle (100). A vinyl gimp (192) is releasably coupled to the corner rail assembly (156). A further embodiment of the corner rail assembly (200) includes a mushroom cap insert (216) in place of the vinyl gimp (192).
Claims20
A corner rail assembly adapted to be applied to a corner section of a recreational vehicle, motorized and towable trailers, buildings and similar structures, with the corner section comprising stud-like elements mounting and supporting walls of the structure, and with the walls comprising at least a first wall and a second wall, said corner section formed at an intersection of said first and second walls;
- said corner rail assembly comprising:
- a jacket having UV stability, paintable, high level of chemical resistance and temperature resistance of −40° F. to 200° F., said jacket comprising a first leg which overlaps a portion of said first wall, a second leg which abuts said second wall and functions so as to create a positive seal against said second wall, and a main body positioned intermediate said first leg and said second leg;
- adhering means for adhering said first leg to said first wall;
- securing means positioned intermediate said main body and said second wall, for securing said jacket to said second wall;
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- said adhering means and said securing means provide for affixing said corner rail assembly to said first and second walls, without requiring screws, mechanical fasteners or other connecting means which would require the formation of holes and/or leak paths.
A corner rail assembly adapted to be applied to a corner section of a recreational vehicle, motorized and towable trailers, buildings and similar structures, with the corner section comprising stud-like elements mounting and supporting walls of the structure, and with the walls comprising at least a first wall and a second wall, said corner section formed at an intersection of said first and second walls;
- said corner rail assembly comprising:
- a jacket having at least a minimum degree of flexibility, said jacket comprising a first leg which overlaps a portion of said first wall, a second leg which abuts said second wall, and a main body positioned intermediate said first leg and said second leg;
- adhering means for adhering said first leg to said first wall;
- securing means positioned intermediate said main body and said second wall, for securing said jacket to said second wall;
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- a metal insert formed within an extrusion of said jacket, said insert functioning so as to maintain dimensional stability of said corner rail assembly during differing temperature cycles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.