An End Cap
The end cap for bi-fold doors addresses fluid accumulation and alignment issues by integrating a jamb portion and drainage opening, enhancing drainage and alignment to prevent damp and improve sealing and latching.
GB2611565BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-11GARNER ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS LTD
Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2021014422
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-10-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Bi-fold doors experience issues with fluid accumulation in the track, leading to damp and damage, and misalignment of components due to human error during installation, affecting sealing and latching functionality.
Method used
An end cap with an engagement formation that includes a jamb portion, capping face, and drainage opening, which ensures proper alignment and drainage, reducing the risk of damp and improving sealing by integrating with the door threshold.
Benefits of technology
The end cap effectively drains fluid away from the building, aligns door components correctly, and enhances sealing, preventing leakage and ensuring proper latching mechanism functionality.
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Abstract
An end cap 26a for a hollow door threshold; where the end cap has an engagement formation 34a-f which engages with the threshold, a jamb portion 36 to connect to a door jamb, a capping face 38 extendi
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