Storm resistant fixed shutter assembly
OwnerMichael Careyinventor
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Abstract
A Bahama or Colonial-type shutter assembly for external openings of a structure, where the shutter assembly is resistant to damage by flying debris from high wind storms and hurricanes. The shutter assembly comprises a generally rectangular frame fabricated of a light-weight metal, such as aluminum, having a pair of side members, and top and bottom members. Extending between and into the side members are a plurality of angled slats, where the ends of the angled slats are anchored within the side members by a pair of rod members passing through apertures in proximity to the slat ends. A locking mechanism may be provided to secure a pair of shutter assemblies during the periods of high winds and hurricanes.
Claims16
A storm resistant shutter assembly for providing protection to external openings of a structure, said assembly comprising:
- a) a generally rigid, metal frame comprising a pair of vertically oriented channel side members, a top channel member, and a bottom channel member, where said members are secured together into a rectangular shape;
- b) each said channel member featuring an inside face having a plurality of spaced apart, angled through slots angled to said vertical orientation;
- c) a like plurality of metal slat blades extending between and through said slots into said channel-like side members, where said slat blades within said channel side members include aligned apertures;
- d) a pair of metal rods, within each respective channel side member, extending vertically through said aligned apertures within said channel-like members;
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- e) a generally rectangular corner support within said frame and secured thereto by fastening member.
In combination with a structure having at least one external opening to be protected against high winds and hurricanes, where protection is provided by a hinged shutter assembly, the improvement comprising a storm resistant shutter assembly comprising:
- a) a generally rigid, metal frame comprising a pair of vertically oriented channel side members, a top channel member, and a bottom channel member, where said members are secured together into a rectangular shape;
- b) each said channel member featuring an inside face having a plurality of spaced apart, angled through slots angled to said vertical orientation;
- c) a like plurality of metal slat blades extending between and through said slots into said channel-like side members, where said slat blades within said channel side members include aligned apertures;
- d) a pair of metal rods, one on each side, extending vertically through said aligned apertures within said channel members;
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- e) a generally rectangular corner support within said frame and secured thereto by fastening members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.