CA2591057C - Lock and seal system for sliding doors - Google Patents

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CA2591057C
CA2591057C CA2591057A CA2591057A CA2591057C CA 2591057 C CA2591057 C CA 2591057C CA 2591057 A CA2591057 A CA 2591057A CA 2591057 A CA2591057 A CA 2591057A CA 2591057 C CA2591057 C CA 2591057C
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Geoff Gosling
Mogens Smed
Tom Brown
Steve Van Beveren
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B65/00Locks or fastenings for special use
    • E05B65/08Locks or fastenings for special use for sliding wings
    • E05B65/087Locks or fastenings for special use for sliding wings the bolts sliding parallel to the wings
    • E05B65/0876Locks or fastenings for special use for sliding wings the bolts sliding parallel to the wings cooperating with the slide guide, e.g. the rail

Abstract

Embodiments according to the present invention include a connection plate configured to join multiple movable walls. According to an embodiment, the connection plate is arbitrarily shaped so that the joined movable walls form a corresponding, non-standard angle, such as non-right angles. The connection plate and corresponding connectors may be securely fastened to the multiple movable walls at any number of arbitrary points along the length of the movable walls.

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LOCK AND SEAL SYSTEM FOR SLIDING DOORS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. The Field of the Invention [0001] Implementations of the present invention relate generally to systems and components and for sealing and locking doors, including sliding doors for use with movable walls in particular.
2. Background and Relevant Art 100021 It is often desirable to isolate a room or other enclosure from light and/or sound from outside sources. The gaps between doors are often difficult to seal because the door opens and closes and is therefore not a static location to seal. The gaps between a sliding door and a movable wall may also be difficult to seal.
[0003] In the past, manufacturers have placed astragal or other sealing beads on the doors to provide a seal between the sliding door and the other surface which the sliding door comes into contact with, whether that contact is another door or a movable wall.
Such sealing devices remain visible when the door is open, and may be unsightly.
[0004] It is also often desirable to be able to secure sliding doors. Doors which do not interface to a stationary door frame may be difficult to secure. Currently, latches are used that are located on the top and/or bottom of the door. The latches engage features in the floor, such as holes. In order to engage the latch, the person must either reach up to turn a thumb lock or similar device or reach up to the top of the door to engage a similar mechanism. In addition to being difficult to engage, such devices often do not provide a secure and stable position for the door.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] Implementations of the present invention overcome one or more problems in the art with systems, methods, and apparatus configured to provide flexibility in the design of modular wall systems including sliding doors. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide including a door system with a sliding door having a door cap with a receiving channel, a pin configured to engage the receiving channel, and a locking mechanism having a shaft, the locking mechanism being mounted to the sliding door, the locking mechanism further being located near a standard handle location and to selectively drive the shaft to capture and release the pin to secure and release the sliding door.
[0006] A door system may also include a sliding door, a movable or modular wall having a main panel and a connector, and an integrated gasket seal coupled to the connector and configured to seal the movable or modular wall to the sliding door.
[0007] Additional features and advantages of exemplary implementations of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.

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[0008] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. For better understanding, the like elements have been designated by like reference numbers throughout the various accompanying figures. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
[0009] Figure I illustrates a partial cross sectional view of a modular wall system and sliding door;
[0010] Figures 2A-2D illustrate the operation of a locking system on a sliding door according to one example; and
[0011] Figure 3 an elevational view of a lock and seal system for sliding doors in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] The present invention extends to systems including sliding doors and moveable or modular walls. In particular, the system provides for positioning and locking a sliding door, sometimes referred to as a barn door, in place while providing a non-obtrusive sealing mechanism between the door and other components. In at least one implementation, the system includes movable or modular walls having an integrated sealing gasket.
The integrated sealing gasket may be attached to the door frame rather than the door itself. Such a feature may improve the aesthetics of the system while reducing the quantity of parts required for the entire assembly as the sealing feature can be integrated into an existing component, such as a connecting extrusion. The system may also include a locking mechanism which may be engaged at a handle level and secure the door at bottom and/or top of the floor (for example, the door can be secured in a closed position, open position, etc.). For ease of reference, a locking mechanism which engages an alignment pin (e.g., a vertical pin, as described below) at floor level will be described.
[0013] Figure 1 shows a partial cross-sectional view of a sliding door 130, which is configured to be moved into sealing contact with a movable or modular wall 110.
According to an aspect, Figure 1 shows an edge of a modular wall 110 where the modular wall 110 meets a doorway 120. As shown, the sliding door 130 defines a transverse gap between the modular wall 110 and the sliding door 130.
Specifically, the gap is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the sliding door 130.
[0014] An assembler may couple vertical trim 122 to the edge of the modular wall 110 for improving the aesthetics of the doorway 120. For example, an assembler connects the vertical trim 122 to the modular wall 110 using one or more connectors 128a-b (or "connecting extrusions"). In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a manufacturer configures the connectors 128a-b to engage with a standard detail on a connection plate 112 of the modular wall 110, and with a similar detail on the vertical trim 122.
[0015] Additionally, the movable or modular wall 110 includes a main panel and a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes connectors 128a-b and a gasket 129. The connectors 128a-b may be coupled to either end of the main panel.
According to an exemplary implementation, the connectors 128a-b may be configured to engage with a standard detail on a connection plate 112, and a channel (or similar detail) on the vertical end components of the movable or modular wall 110. In general, a manufacturer/assembler can repeat the assembly of the connection plate 112 and the perpendicular connectors 128a-b a number of times from bottom to top, depending on the height of the modular wall 110 and/or need for stability.
[0016] After assembling the various movable or modular walls 110, the manufacturer/assembler then seals the various spaces between the movable or modular walls 110 for various privacy concerns, such as light and sound, in any number of ways.
As shown in Figure 1, the manufacturer/assembler may insert a flexible gasket 129 at the end of the movable or modular wall 110. According to an exemplary implementation, the flexible gasket material comprises any number of flexible plastic, rubber, or metallic materials that are manufactured for the full height of the movable or modular wall(s) 110.
[0017] The flexible gasket 129 is illustrated on the non-door side of the movable or modular wall 110. An integrated gasket seal 129 may also be provided to provide an acoustical and/or light seal between the movable or modular wall 110 and the sliding door 130. The integrated gasket seal 129 includes an extended feature on one side, but may otherwise be similar to the flexible gasket illustrated above.
Additionally, the integrated gasket seal 129 may incorporate one of the connectors, such as the connector 128b. The closed cell portion 129a of the gasket 129, which is shown as being triangular in shape above, may be generally circular in shape when the closed portion is un-deflected. The flexible material helps ensure that the seal is maintained through the door's travel in the closed and locked position, for example, as described herein. According to an exemplary implementation, the integrated gasket seal may be formed of a flexible PVC material with rigid PVC connection details.
[0018] It will be appreciated that this is one way of covering or concealing gaps, and a manufacturer may cover or conceal gaps using any number of methods, apparatus, or designs, which will generally fall within the scope of embodiments according to the present invention. Accordingly, the illustrated connection method and material is provided and described for purposes of simplicity.
[0019] Figures 2A-2D and 3 show a portion of the end cap 135 of a sliding door 130 that is coupled to the end of the sliding door 130. The end cap 135 has a receiving channel 136 formed therein. The receiving channel 136 may include chamfered or radiused edges 137. Such a configuration may serve to help guide a pin 138 or other protrusion (e.g., a vertical pin or protrusion) into engagement within the receiving channel.
[0020] As shown in Figure 3, the locking and sealing system 100 may be practised or implemented in an architectural design environment including one or more modular walls 110. It will be appreciated that an assembler/manufacturer of modular wall systems may desire to include a doorway 120 in a modular wall 110 so as to allow exit and entry into a modular space defined, at least in part, by the modular wall 110. In order to improve the aesthetics of the doorway 120, an assembler/manufacturer may include framing components such as vertical trim 122 coupled to the exposed vertical edges of the modular wall 110.
[0021] Figure 2B shows the pin 138 in alignment to engage the receiving channel of the sliding door 130. As shown, the exterior dimensions of the pin 138 may be similar to the interior dimensions of the receiving channel 136. For example, the outside diameter and height of the pin 138 is similar, albeit smaller than, the width and height of the receiving channel 136. As a result, the pin 138 and receiving channel 136 securely interface together to secure the position of the sliding door 130.
[0022] Figure 2B shows the pin 128, which may be guided into the receiving channel 136, as shown in Figure 2C, i.e. a user slides the sliding door 130 forward such that the pin 138 engages the receiving channel 136. According to an exemplary implementation, the pin 138 engages the receiving channel 136 when the door has reached its fully closed position. Once the pin has been received within the receiving channel 136 and the door 130 has reached its full closed position, a lock mechanism is activated to cause a shaft 142 to drop down and capture the pin 138 within the receiving channel 136 as illustrated in Figure 2D. With the pin 138 captured within the receiving channel 136, the lock mechanism secures the door 130 in the closed position. The lock mechanism may be located near a location common for locating a pull or door handle 132.
[0023] As shown in Figure 3, an assembler associates a sliding door 130 with the doorway 120. According to one aspect, the assembler configures the sliding door 130 to open and close the doorway 120 as desired by a user of the system 100.
To facilitate opening and closing the sliding door 130, the assembler couples the door pull 132 to a left or right side of the sliding door 130 with respect to the doorway 120.
Accordingly, a user operates the door pull 132 to open and close the sliding door 130 as desired.
100241 In the exemplary configuration shown in Figure 3, the sliding door has a left "handed" configuration. In other words, a user operates the door pull 132 located on the left side of the sliding door 130 and slides the sliding door 130 from left to right to open the sliding door 130. It will, however, be appreciated that an assembler or manufacturer can practise or implement embodiments according to the present invention using a door with either a left or right handed door configuration.
[0025] In one exemplary implementation, the lock mechanism 140 may include a number of components. These components may include a key lock tumbler 141, a lock mechanism with extension arm, a tie rod, and a hexagonally shaped shaft 142.
According to an exemplary implementation, the key lock tumbler 141 may comprise a standard and commonly available component. The lock mechanism 140 may be modified with an asymmetrical cam, which, in turn, may be connected to the tie rod.
The tie rod may be coupled to the hexagonally-shaped shaft 142. Turning the lock mechanism 140 may drive the hexagonally-shaped shaft 142, such as up and down, to allow the hexagonally-shaped shaft 142 to capture and release the pin 138 as described above and shown in the drawings.
[0026] Accordingly, a user may operate the pin tumbler lock 141 of the locking mechanism 140 to drive the tie rod, which in turn drives the shaft 142. By so doing, the user is able to capture and release a pin 138 within the receiving channel 136. As previously described, this allows the user to secure and release the sliding door 130 in an easy, reliable, and efficient manner.
[0027] The shape of the shaft 142 matches that of the opening in the door end cap 135 and may help ensure that a flat face will engage the pin 138, such as for precise alignment. The shaft 142 may be threaded on top to allow for attachment to the tie rod.
The hex shape present in the bottom door cap also prevents the locking rod from coming out of adjustment once it has been adjusted in height to engage over the bottom alignment pin 138. The shaft 142 may also provide for vertical alignment during door assembly.
[0028] Figure 3 further illustrates that a manufacturer is able to configure the pin 138 to engage a receiving channel 136 associated with the sliding door 130.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pin 138 is configured to engage the receiving channel 136 when the sliding door 130 is in a closed position. An assembler may further configure the pin 138 and the receiving channel 136 to achieve a desired alignment of the sliding door 130 when the sliding door 130 is in a closed position.
[0029] The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. In an architectural design environment that includes one or more modular wall systems with at least one sliding door, a locking system configured to secure and release a sliding door, the locking system comprising:
a vertical pin vertically extending from a support surface;
a sliding door comprising an edge having an elongated vertical receiving channel configured so that said vertical pin slides into and is enclosed within said elongated vertical receiving channel when said edge of the sliding door is moved into position over said vertical pin;
a shaft configured for vertical movement within said elongated vertical receiving channel; and a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock and unlock said vertical pin within said elongated vertical receiving channel by vertically moving said shaft into engagement over said vertical pin when locking the sliding door, and by vertically moving said shaft so that said vertical pin is withdrawn from the shaft when unlocking the sliding door.
2. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said edge of the sliding door is a leading edge and wherein said vertical pin and elongated vertical receiving channel are configured to secure the sliding door in a closed position.
3. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated vertical receiving channel comprises a vertical slot that forms an opening that includes chamfered edges, wherein the chamfered edges facilitate receiving said vertical pin within said elongated vertical receiving channel when the elongated vertical receiving channel slides over the vertical pin.
4. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the sliding door further comprises an end cap positioned at said edge of the sliding door, wherein the elongated vertical receiving channel is formed in said end cap.
5. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated vertical receiving channel is located in a bottom portion of said edge of the sliding door and said vertical pin extends vertically upward from a said support surface, which is comprised of a floor.
6. In an architectural design environment that includes one or more modular wall systems with at least one sliding door, a sealing system configured to seal a gap between a sliding door and a modular wall panel or door frame, the sealing system comprising:
a modular wall including a doorway;
a vertical trim member; one or more connectors attaching said trim member to said modular wall at either side of said doorway;
a sliding door coupled to the modular wall and configured to open and close the doorway, wherein the sliding door defines at least one gap between the sliding door and the modular wall that is perpendicular to the direction of travel for the sliding door; and at least one of said one or more connectors comprising an integral gasket seal configured to seal the gaps between the modular wall and the at least one sliding door.
7. The system as recited in claim 6, wherein the integral gasket seal of said at least one or more connectors is located on a side of said doorway which corresponds to a closed position of the sliding door.
8. The system as recited in claim 7, wherein said at least one or more connectors and the integral gasket seal are formed using different materials.
9. In an architectural design environment that includes one or more modular wall systems with at least one sliding door, a locking system configured to secure and release a sliding door, the locking system comprising;
a vertical pin vertically extending from a support surface, the vertical pin corresponding to either a closed door or an open door position;
a sliding door comprising an elongated vertical receiving channel located in either a leading edge or a trailing edge of the sliding door, the elongated vertical receiving channel being configured so that said receiving channel slides into position over said vertical pin when the sliding door is in at least one of the open or closed door positions;
a shaft configured for vertical movement within said receiving channel; and a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock and unlock said vertical pin within said receiving channel by vertically moving said shaft into engagement over said vertical pin when locking the sliding door, and by vertically moving said shaft so that said vertical pin is withdrawn from the shaft when unlocking the sliding door.
10. The system as recited in claim 9, wherein said edge of the sliding door is a leading edge and wherein the vertical pin and receiving channel are configured to secure the sliding door in a closed position.
11. The system as recited in claim 9, wherein the receiving channel comprises a vertical slot that forms an opening that includes chamfered or radiused edges, wherein the chamfered or radiused edges facilitate receiving said vertical pin within the receiving channel when the receiving channel slides over the vertical pin.
12. The system as recited in claim 11, wherein the sliding door further comprises an end cap positioned at said leading edge of the sliding door, wherein the receiving channel is formed in said end cap.
13. The system as recited in claim 12, wherein said receiving channel is located in a bottom portion of said leading edge of the sliding door and said vertical pin extends vertically upward from a floor, which serves as said support surface.
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