Apparatus and method for installing a closure in a building

The closure mounting structure with a lintel ensures effective sealing and alignment of closure frames within building apertures, addressing the challenges of adhesive tape degradation and installation complexity, and simplifies the construction process by defining aperture dimensions accurately.

WO2024260641A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2024-12-26SANO DEV LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2024/063224
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-06-22
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2024-12-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing methods for installing closures in buildings face challenges in achieving effective sealing, particularly when replacing window or door frames, due to issues with adhesive tapes and sealants degrading over time, and the complexity of aligning new frames correctly within apertures, leading to air and water leaks.

Method used

A closure mounting structure comprising a mounting frame with a lintel that extends around the aperture perimeter, providing a sealing surface to abut the building surface, ensuring correct alignment and sealing of the closure frame, and a method of constructing the building aperture using this frame to simplify the installation process and maintain airtightness.

Benefits of technology

The solution ensures proper alignment and sealing of closures, improving waterproofing and airtightness, allowing for easy replacement of frames without compromising the seal, and streamlining the construction process by defining the aperture dimensions accurately.

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Abstract

A closure mounting structure comprising a mounting frame and a lintel. The mounting frame is for mounting a closure frame of a closure within an aperture in a building. The mounting frame comprises a main frame structure arranged, in use, to extend around a perimeter of the building aperture. The lintel is attached or attachable to a portion of the mounting frame that in use is located at an upper portion of the building aperture such that when attached to the mounting frame the lintel extends beyond the mounting frame on first and second sides of the mounting frame in a plane defined by the main frame structure. The main frame structure may be open on one side and closed by the lintel. The lintel is configured to support a portion of the building above the building aperture. The mounting frame further comprises a mounting flange extending around the main frame structure and defining a sealing surface adapted to abut a building surface outside of the building aperture for locating and sealing the mounting frame in the building aperture. Corresponding methods of use are disclosed.
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