Support beam for screened enclosure and connectors therefore
AssigneeFlorida Sales & Marketing, LLC
InventorNicole Hickey
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Abstract
A beam system for a screened enclosure that includes one piece support beams having an internal channel and three or more spline grooves on one or more exterior sides. The spline grooves are designed to accept and secure screen material. Inserts positionable within the interior channel of adjacent beams may provide increased structural support for larger openings in the screened enclosure. The inserts generally include a central pillar having angular caps attached to opposing lateral edges thereof so that an insert fits snugly within the interior channel of the support beam. The inserts may be secured within the support beams by fastening elements.
Claims20
A beam system for a screened enclosure, the system comprising:
- an elongated rectangular beam having flat exterior sides, an interior channel extending longitudinally therethrough, and at least three spline grooves each adjacent an edge of the elongated rectangular beam,
- wherein each of the spline grooves include an outward facing opening and a recessed portion, wherein the opening is configured to receive an edge of a screen panel and an elastomeric spline component to secure the screen panel to the rectangular beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.