Anchor and fastener combination assembly

Abstract

To provide an anchor assembly with strong and firm bonding and excellent waterproofness.SOLUTION: A combined anchor and fastener assembly 110 for anchoring an object to a support structure includes: an anchor baseplate 111 having a top surface 112 and a bottom surface 113, and an elongated post having an upper end and a lower end in a state that the upper end thereof coupled to the baseplate 111 so it suspends from the bottom surface 113 thereof. An at least partially threaded blind bore 117 extends from the top surface 112 of the baseplate 111 into the post and has an open top end of the top surface 112 of the baseplate 111 and a closed bottom end in the post. The bottom surface 113 of the anchor baseplate is configured to allow at least a part of the support structure to abut and lie generally flush thereagainst except for an area of the bottom surface which is covered by the post.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Related Applications This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 632,453, filed on February 20, 2018; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 653,694, filed on April 6, 2018; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 724,891, filed on August 30, 2018, and is a partial continuation application of U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 852,733, filed on December 22, 2017, and U.S. PCT Application No. PCT / US / 2018 / 065465, filed on December 13, 2018, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0002] Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the field of fasteners and anchors that are particularly useful in the construction industry for various jobs, such as fixing windows and doors to surrounding support frames within a building. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combined assembly of an anchor and a fastener, wherein both the functions of fixing and coupling are achieved by providing a relatively simple but highly effective combined assembly of an anchor and a fastener. The assembly includes a substrate or flange attached to a support post, the support post hanging down from the substrate or flange in the form of a screw or bolt with a tapped hole formed therein for fixing an object to a support structure, providing a strong and robust joint that allows for easy, simple, and quick installation and also provides waterproof performance.

Background Art

[0003] Brief Description of the Prior Art While various methods are known for installing and waterproofing items such as solar panels and railings on roofs and terraces or windows and doors, these methods often prove crude and inadequate over time. In the window and door industry, water intrusion problems frequently occur where windows and doors are attached to the building's framework. Conventional pantographs, installed below windows or doors, can collect water that may leak from or around the opening and direct it outside; however, water intrusion can still occur where the pantograph is attached to the building's framework. Therefore, providing warranties or obtaining insurance against water or moisture damage caused by conventional window or door fixing systems is difficult for many installers.

[0004] In the applicant's U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 852,733, the applicant addresses this problem by providing a novel anchor and fastener assembly particularly for the purpose of attaching and waterproofing roofing equipment and ancillary structures such as solar panels, HVAC equipment and roof railings to roofs, roof decks, balconies, etc., the assembly comprising an anchor base and a post hanging therefrom, the latter being receivable into or through a “fixed” structural support of interest, with at least a partially threaded blind hole penetrating the base and entering the post. Fasteners such as bolts are receivable into the blind holes for joining objects to the assembly. As described above, the assembly can be used, for example, to fasten solar panels, HVAC, or other roofing equipment to a roof or other building structure. The present invention provides an improvement on this novel anchor and fastener assembly, particularly for windows and doors, by configuring the post as a one-piece threaded or bolted anchor while providing a strong, robust bond and waterproof performance.

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a novel anchor system that addresses and solves the problems in the above-mentioned prior art systems in an advantageous, effective, and easy manner. ru.

[0006] A further object of the present invention is to provide a novel anchor assembly that is more reliable than prior art systems in providing a waterproof connection at the mounting point.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a novel one-piece anchor assembly that has a relatively simple design and structure, is easy and quick to implement, and can be manufactured at a relatively low cost.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a novel anchor assembly that is particularly useful in the construction industry for various support and connection tasks, such as fixing windows and doors to openings formed in the framework of a building, or suspending shutters and the like, and providing waterproof protection at the mounting points. [Overview of the project] [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] Summary of the Invention The aforementioned specific and related objectives are readily achieved by providing an anchor and fastener combination assembly for securing an object to a support structure, comprising: an anchor substrate having an upper and lower surface; an elongated support having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of which is coupled to the substrate and hangs down from the lower surface; and a blind hole that extends from the upper surface of the substrate into the support, having an open upper end on the upper surface of the substrate and a closed lower end within the support, wherein the lower surface of the anchor substrate is configured such that at least a portion of the support structure abuts against it and is substantially flush with it, except for the area of ​​the lower surface covered by the support.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support column comprises either a screw or a bolt that is at least partially threaded. Advantageously, the anchor base plate comprises a flange, and preferably the flange is a substantially circular planar flange.

[0011] In a more preferred embodiment, a polygonal nut having a through hole is attached to the upper surface of the substrate in a state where the through hole is aligned axially with the blind hole of the substrate and is in a positional manner. The polygonal nut is preferably a hexagonal nut.

[0012] In another preferred embodiment, the anchor includes an elongated tubular neck portion having a through hole with an upper and lower opening, the lower opening of which is mounted to the upper surface of the substrate in an aligned state, with the through hole axially aligned with the blind hole of the substrate. Preferably, the through hole of the neck portion is at least partially threaded. Most preferably, the blind hole has a longitudinally extending axis, and the assembly further includes means for rotating the anchor around the axis of the blind hole. Most advantageously, the rotating means includes a port formed in and adjacent to the upper opening of the elongated neck portion, configured and dimensioned to accommodate a tool for rotating the anchor within the support structure.

[0013] Alternatively, the rotating means includes a port formed therein adjacent to the upper end of the opening of the blind hole. The port can be configured and sized as a countersunk screw slot or an Allen key port.

[0014] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly comprises means for connecting an object to the anchor substrate through the blind hole, preferably a threaded bolt, and covered by the support column. Means for connecting the anchor substrate to the support structure such that the lower surface is substantially flush with at least a part of the support structure, except for the region of the lower surface, and further preferably means comprising a nut.

[0015] Brief explanation of the drawing Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description considered in relation to the accompanying drawings disclosing several embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used as a definition of limitations of the invention.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] A side view of a flush screw anchor and a fastener combination assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A side view of a partial cross-section of the flush screw anchor assembly shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] A plan view of the flush anchor flange assembly shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. [Figure 4A] A side view of a partial cross-section similar to that in FIG. 2, showing an optionally provided minus driver port. [Figure 4B] A top view similar to that in FIG. 3, showing an optionally provided minus driver port. [Figure 5A] A side view of a partial cross-section similar to that in FIG. 2, showing an optionally provided Allen key port. [Figure 5B] A top view similar to that in FIG. 3, showing an optionally provided Allen key port. [Figure 6] ]>A side view of a hex head screw anchor and a fastener combination assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] A side view of a partial cross-section of the hex head screw anchor assembly shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] A plan view of a partial cross-section of the hex head screw anchor assembly shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 9] A side view of a long neck screw anchor and a fastener combination assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] A side view of a partial cross-section of the long neck screw anchor assembly shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] A perspective view of the long neck screw anchor assembly shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 12]A side view of a partial cross-section of a bolt anchor assembly corresponding to a first embodiment, using a bolt with a central stop hole instead of a screw. [Figure 13] A side view of a partial cross-section of a bolt anchor assembly corresponding to a second embodiment, using a bolt with a central stop hole instead of a screw. [Figure 14] A side view of a partial cross-section of a bolt anchor assembly corresponding to a third embodiment, using a bolt with a central stop hole instead of a screw. [Figure 15] A partially elevational side cross-sectional view of a flash and hex head screw anchor assembly used to secure a window to a building window frame. [Figure 16A] A partially elevational side cross-sectional view showing an exploded view of a long neck screw anchor assembly used to secure a shutter to an exterior wall of a house. [Figure 16B] A partially elevational side cross-sectional view showing a fully installed view of a long neck screw anchor assembly used to secure a shutter to an exterior wall of a house. [Figure 17A] A partially elevational side cross-sectional view showing an exploded view of a long neck bolt anchor assembly used to secure a shutter to an exterior wall of a house. [Figure 17B] A partially elevational side cross-sectional view showing a fully installed view of a long neck bolt anchor assembly used to secure a shutter to an exterior wall of a house.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Detailed Description of Preferred Exemplary Embodiments Referring here in detail to the drawings, in particular Figures 1-3 show a first embodiment of a novel anchor and fastener assembly according to the present invention (hereinafter generally referred to as the "anchor" or "anchor assembly"), generally indicated by reference numeral 110. The anchor assembly 110 is a flush screw anchor, particularly useful in the construction industry for a multitude of applications, and is particularly suitable for fastening windows or doors to surrounding support frames within buildings. The flush screw anchor assembly 110 comprises a preferably flat substrate, flange, or washer 111 having an upper surface 112, an opposite lower surface 113, and an optionally female-threaded central opening 114 extending through it. Furthermore, the screw anchor assembly 110 also preferably includes a male-threaded post in the form of a screw or lag screw 116 fixed to the anchor substrate 111 and extending downward from the lower surface 113 of the substrate 111. As best shown in Figure 2, the upper shaft of the screw 116 includes an axially extending female threaded central hole 117 that merges with and is axially aligned with the central opening 114 of the substrate 111. The hole 117 has a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the male threaded upper shaft of the screw 116.

[0018] The hole 117 in the screw 116 is a blind hole having an open upper end defined by a hole 114 in the flange or substrate 111 and a closed lower end 119 in the shaft of the screw 116. Alternatively, the screw 116 and the substrate 111 may be joined together to form a single combined anchor and fastener assembly or component. The screw 116 can be fixed to the substrate 111 by welding, press-fit connections, or any other means of fastening that ensure the screw 116 and the substrate 111 are tightly and firmly joined together to provide a strong and robust anchor.

[0019] As shown and discussed below in connection with the introduction and use of the anchor of the present invention in this embodiment and other embodiments described herein, a fastener in the form of a bolt 26 having an enlarged head and a threaded shaft together with a washer 27 is screw-engagement-receivable into a hole 117 to hold and securely fasten an object to the anchor, thereby ensuring that an object or part thereof or associated accessory, such as a U-shaped bracket used to support a glass panel for a roof railing as shown in the applicant's parent application, U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 852,733, is securely and quickly fastened to the upper surface of the anchor base 111. This is achieved by providing a through hole in the object, part thereof, or accessory through which the threaded shaft of the bolt passes before being screwed into and tightened into the anchor hole 117, etc., to securely fasten the object to the anchor.

[0020] Figures 4A and 4B show a modified embodiment of the flush anchor shown in Figures 1-3, in which a concave countersunk screw slot or port 142 is formed in the substrate 111 on both sides of the central hole 114, extending downward into the outerly smooth and enlarged head 144 on the upper part of the lag screw flush anchor 110, allowing a flathead screwdriver or other tool (not shown) to be inserted into the slot 142 to facilitate the rotation of the male screw shaft of the screw 116, enabling the anchor 110 to be screwed into the intended support structure or, for example, to be rotated and removed from it if it needs to be repositioned within a building support structure.

[0021] Figures 5A and 5B show another modification of the embodiment shown in Figures 1-3, in which an Allen key port 133 is provided instead of using a flathead screwdriver port 142. More specifically, a counterbore cylindrical head space 145 is provided in the anchor substrate 111, extending downward into the outerly smooth enlarged head 144 at the top of the lug screw anchor 110, and is provided from the upper surface 112 of the washer 111 to the substrate 111 and the head 144, and they It is partially defined by a cylindrical wall 131 that extends downward into a counterbore head space 145, which is defined together by the same structure.

[0022] The Allen key port 133 preferably comprises a cylindrical metal plug fixed to the headspace 145 via a weld hole 117. The cylindrical plug 133 has an inner wall 132 defining a preferably hexagonal central hole configured to function as an Allen key port and to receive an Allen key (not shown), by which the flush screw anchor 110 can be easily and screw-engaged into and out of a door frame, window frame or other support, as described and shown below.

[0023] In a second embodiment of the present invention, a hexagonal head lag screw anchor 210 is provided, having a hexagonal hexagonal nut 250 fixed to the upper surface 212 of a substrate 211, as shown in Figures 6-8. The hexagonal hexagonal nut 250 serves the same purpose as a screwdriver slot, an Allen key port, etc., thereby allowing the use of a tool such as a socket wrench (not shown) configured to grip the hexagonal head and facilitate screw engagement or disengagement to or from the building frame of a door or window. The external hexagonal nut 250 is preferably integrally joined to the substrate 211 by welding or the like to form a one-piece component. As best shown in Figure 7, the external hexagonal nut 250 includes a central threaded through hole 252 that is axially aligned and coincides with the central hole 217 of the lag screw 216 and the hole 214 of the substrate 211. Although the anchor 210 is shown and described as having a hexagonal nut 250, other polygonal or geometric shapes are possible and intended to be disclosed by and further disclosed below.

[0024] Referring next to Figures 9-11, a third embodiment of a novel extended, elongated, or "long neck" lug screw anchor assembly according to the present invention is shown, generally indicated by reference numeral 310. The anchor 310 includes a preferably radially spreading disc-shaped annular substrate, flange, or washer 311 having an upper flat surface 312 and an opposite lower flat surface 313, the lower flat surface also being a lug screw. ji3 The upper end of 16 is preferably welded. The so-called "extended" or "long neck" 350 comprises an elongated hollow tube or collar attached to the upper surface 312 of the flange 311, preferably by welding, at its bottom end.

[0025] The neck 350 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but is not limited to any particular geometric shape, as will be further described later. As best shown in Figure 11, the long neck 350 has a central hole defined by an adjacent inner surface 324 at its open upper end, which is preferably hexagonal to define an Allen key port, and the lower end of the inner surface 324 merges with a threaded inner through hole 326 located below. As in other embodiments, an Allen key tool (not shown) can be inserted into the Allen key port to facilitate and enable thread engagement with the support structure.

[0026] Figure 12 shows a flush bolt anchor assembly 110', in which the threaded flush anchor screws 116 shown in Figures 1-5B are replaced with threaded bolts 116'. The threaded bolt 116' is screwed into the support structure until the base plate 111 abuts against the upper surface of the support structure and becomes flush with it, and its lower end passes through a through hole in the support structure, thereby allowing the washer 39 and nut 41 to be positioned and screw-engaged on the bolt 116' and fully tightened, so as will be further shown and described below in relation to Figures 17A and 17B, the support structure is sandwiched between the base plate 111 and the washer 39 and securely fixed.

[0027] Figure 13 shows a hexagonal head bolt anchor assembly 210', where the threaded screws 216 shown in Figures 7 and 8 are replaced with threaded bolts 216'. Here again, the threaded bolts 216' are flush with the upper surface of the support structure, with the base plate 211 in contact with it. The bolt is screwed into the support structure and passes through the support structure, thereby allowing the washer 39 and nut 41 to be positioned and screw-engaged on the bolt, as will be further discussed and shown herein, and enabling the support structure to be sandwiched between the base plate 211 and the washer 39.

[0028] Figure 14 shows a long-neck bolt anchor assembly 310', where the threaded screw 316 is replaced by a threaded bolt 316'. Again, the threaded bolt 316' is screwed and / or inserted into the support structure until its base plate 311 abuts against the upper surface (or one side) of the support structure and is flush with it. At the same time, the lower end of the bolt 316' passes over the lower surface (or the other side) of the support structure, thereby positioning and screw-engaging the washer 39 and nut 41 on the bolt to firmly secure the anchor assembly 310' to the support structure, as shown and further described herein in relation to Figures 17A and 17B, between the base plate 311 and the washer 3 9 and nut 4 1 It becomes possible to insert it between them.

[0029] Referring to Figure 15, a window or door frame 21 is shown attached to a building support frame 31 by a flush screw anchor assembly 110 and / or a hexagonal head anchor assembly 210. More specifically, the three anchor assemblies attached to the horizontal bottom sill or support 32 of the building frame 31 are, viewed from left to right, a flush screw anchor assembly 110 with a flathead screwdriver port 142 and an Allen key port 13 3 It comprises a flush screw anchor assembly 110 having a hexagonal head screw anchor assembly 210. Window building frame 3 1In the upright legs or vertical frame 34, a hexagonal head flush screw anchor 210 (shown in the exploded view) and a spaced-out flush screw anchor 110 (fully mounted) below it are shown. At each anchor mounting point, the lower and upper sections 2 2. 2 Each of the four window frames 21 is provided with a recessed, roughly T-shaped through-hole 23 configured and dimensioned to define an enlarged upper well or shelf for receiving bolt heads 26 and washers 27 in the upper shelf, and a lower elongated hole for housing the shafts of the bolts 26 and allowing them to be inserted into the holes 114, 117 and 214, 217 of the anchors 110 and 210, so that the bottom sill 22 of the window frame 21 is flush with the anchor bases 111, 211, and the bottom sill 22 is sandwiched between the flanges 111, 211 and the washers 27 of the bolts 26 and securely fixed. The lower surface of the sill 22 of the window frame 21 is provided with a further recessed well 23' for receiving the hexagonal heads 250 of the hexagonal head anchors 210 therein and ensuring a flush engagement between the lower surface of the sill 22 and the upper surface of the building sill frame 32.

[0030] Two similarly configured T-shaped holes 23 are provided on the inner surface of the vertical frame side rails 24 of the window frame 21, allowing the heads of bolts 26 and washers 27 to be received into the upper enlarged wells, where the shafts of bolts 26 pass through the lower hole portion and are received into the blind holes 217 (shown in the exploded view) of the hexagonal head screw anchors 210 and the flush screw anchors below them (shown in the fully installed state). As a result of using the hexagonal head screw anchors 210, the vertical frames 24 of the window frame 21 are spaced apart from the vertical frames 34 of the building framework, and optionally, shims (not shown) are provided in the intermediate space between the vertical frames 24, 34, allowing the window (or door) to be leveled as needed during installation.

[0031] The anchor assemblies 110 and 210 are used to attach and secure the window or door frame 21 to the building frame 22, which may be wood, metal, concrete, composite construction material, etc., as is standard or customary in the industry. The shafts 116 and 216 of the threaded anchors 110 and 210, respectively, are configured and sized to screw into the building window or door frame 21 at desired locations, such as the bottom sill 32 and side framing 34 of the building frame, until the lower side 113 of the base plate 111 makes flush contact with the bottom plate 32 and lintel studs 34 of the building frame 31 that define the window or door opening frame.

[0032] In other situations, it may be preferable to use a conventional window or door sill waterproof pan rain cover (not shown). In installations where a sill pan rain cover is used, the rain cover lies over the window or door sill 32 that supports the window frame 21. Anchors 110, 210 are connected to the pan and the building frame 3 1 It is screwed into, thereby the substrate 11 1 ,twenty one 1 The lower surfaces 113 and 213 lie on top of the pan. If a metal pan is used, it may be desirable to weld or solder the lower surfaces 113 of the substrates 111 and 211 to the pan.

[0033] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 15, a sealant, cement, caulking or adhesive layer, or gasket 35 may be optionally applied to the substrates 111 and 21. 1 The sealant or gasket 35 can be applied to the lower surfaces 113 and 213 to bond and seal the substrate 111 to the bottom plate 31 or pan. In this situation, it is preferable to place the sealant or gasket 35 under the substrate 111 and 211 before fully tightening the anchors 110 and 210 in place. The anchors 110 and 210 are then tightened downwards, and the substrate 11 1 It lies on top of the sealant gasket 35 and seals it in place. If a rubber gasket 35 with a central opening or the like is used, it is received around the shafts of the posts or screws 116, 216 before the anchors 110, 210 are screwed into the sill 32 or pan.

[0034] Once the anchor assemblies 110, 210 are attached to the door or window building frame 3 together with the gasket or sealant 35 1 When coupled to the desired position, the bolt 26 is inserted into the holes 114 and 117 of the anchors 110 and 210. The installer has the option of loosely laying the window or door frame 21 within the building or wall frame 31 with the top of the bolt 26 temporarily received in the holes 117 and 217 of the anchors 110 and 210. The bolt 26 is rotated to the desired horizontal height with a half-moon wrench or the like. A shim (not shown) is then placed in the pan or base plate 11 1 ,twenty one 1 It is inserted between the door and the window frame 21, or Window The window or door is then leveled. Next, the window or door is removed from the building frame 31, and the bolts 26 are screwed back in from the anchors 110, 210. The window or door is then returned to the frame opening 21 with the top of the shim (not shown). The bolts 26 are then inserted through the concave openings 23 formed in the window or door frame 21 into the female-threaded central holes 117, 217 of the shafts 116, 216 and tightened to secure the window or door frame 21 in place. Depending on the size of the window frame 21, multiple anchor assemblies may be used, and their exact size and placement depend on the application.

[0035] As can be seen from Figure 15, the anchors 110 and 210 serve to waterproof the assembly and protect the supporting structure from leaks. As mentioned earlier, this is especially important at the point where the window or door frame 21 is attached to the supporting building frame structure 31. Each of the holes 114 and 214 is a blind hole or hole, and the bottom ends 119 and 219 of the shafts of the screws or bolts 116 and 216 are closed, so the window frame 2 1 Potential pathways for water to penetrate between them are blocked from entering the building frame 31. Thus, the blind holes 117, 217 serve two purposes: (1) to provide strong, sturdy, and rigid fixed support points defined by windows or doors attached to frames or other support structures, and (2) as a result of the closing of the blind holes 117, 217 and bottom ends 119, 219, water can enter the frame 3 through the central holes 117, 217. 1Or to prevent water from entering inside and beneath other support structures.

[0036] As shown in Figures 16A and 16B, the long neck anchor assembly 310 is particularly suitable for anchoring and fixing, for example, shutters, hose taps, wall-mounted hose supports, exterior trim panels, or other items to the exterior walls of a building, such as those composed of wall cladding 50, wall film sheets 51 and plaster layers 52, because it is typical for plaster exterior finishes of houses or buildings.

[0037] It should be noted that the covering may be wood, metal, concrete, composite construction material, etc., as is standard or customary in the industry. As a result, the shaft 316 of the anchor 310 is configured and sized to screw into the building wall covering or building framework 50 and optional wall membrane 51, so as the extended long neck 3 50 The open end is nearly flush with the outer surface of the plaster layer 52. As shown in Figure 16A, during installation, the anchor 310 is joined by screw engagement at the desired position, preferably using an Allen key inserted into the Allen key port 324, so that its long neck extends outward beyond the membrane 51 to the intended outer plaster layer 52 (to be applied later). Alternatively, if necessary (not shown), an outer covering or shingle with a notch may be installed to extend the anchor long neck. 350 It is possible for it to penetrate the outer covering 52, and for its outer end 324 to be flush with the outer surface of the outer covering 52. As a result, the tubular neck 350 It has a length equal to the width or thickness of the exterior cladding of the building wall, such as plaster 52, and in this case, it is adjacent to the exterior surface of the siding, which is a shutter 80, to provide a flush, strong, waterproof mounting point for joining an object to it.

[0038] As shown in Figures 16A (exploded view) and 16B (fully installed view), two long-neck anchor assemblies 310 can be used, for example, when mounting a shutter 80, and a hinge portion 82 having an upright hinge pin 84 is provided, as shown, and the shutter 80 is pivotably mounted to the pair of hinges. The hinge portion 82 has a through hole 83 in its cylindrical base portion, and the upright hinge pin 8 4 It has an upright hinge pin 8 4 In contrast, a hollow collar 86 of the shutter hinge plate 87 is pivotably mounted, allowing it to pivot from an open position to a closed position relative to a window (not shown) intended to be closed. The anchor screws 316 of the long neck anchor assembly 310 are configured and dimensioned to screw-engage and bond to the building structure 50 below at the desired position for mounting the shutter 80. A sealant 35 or gasket can be used on the underside of its substrate 311.

[0039] More specifically, a sealant, cement, caulking, or adhesive layer 35 is applied to the substrate 31. 1 Apply to the lower surface 313, substrate 31 1 The shaft 316 can be optionally covered with a film 51 and bonded and sealed to the outer surface 52 or substructure 52 of the wall covering where the shaft 316 is received by screw engagement. In this case, the sealant layer 35 (or gasket, not shown) is applied to the substrate 31 before the anchor 310 is completely sealed in place. 1 It is preferable to place it below the substrate 31. Next, the anchor 310 is placed below the substrate 31. 1 It is then tightened onto the sealant (or gasket) 35, sealing it in place. If a rubber gasket with a central opening is used, the gasket 35 is received around the shaft 316 before the anchor 310 is screwed into the substructure. The gasket opening is then received on the shaft 316, and the gasket is secured to the substrate 31 1 It is placed between the lower part 313 and the siding 50 or membrane 51.

[0040] Once the screw anchor 310 is fixed to the frame structure 50, the bolt 85 is inserted into the internal hole 8 of the hinge portion 82. 3 Inserted through, long neck 3 50 Next, thread the anchor 31 into the threaded hole 326. 0 It is screwed into the intended threaded hole 317. The hinge portion 82 is essentially a long neck 3 50 It becomes part of it. After installation, the hollow collar 8 of the hinge plate 87 6 The window shutter 80 is inserted through the central hole of the hinge portion 82 by the upright pin 8 4 It is rotatably mounted and pivotably positioned on the attached hinge portion 82. As can be seen from the figure, the shutter 80 is actually two hinge plates 87 and collar 86, and each is a hinge portion 82 and pin 8 4 It is supported by two long-neck screw anchors 310 having [specific features / features].

[0041] Figures 17A and 17B are similar to Figures 16A and 16B, but instead of the long neck threaded anchor 310, a long neck bolt anchor 310' of the type shown in Figure 14 is used. In this embodiment, a washer 39 and a nut 41 can be attached to the threaded shaft of the bolt 316', and the attached bolt anchor 310' can be attached to the washer The washer 39 and nut 41 can be tightened to securely fasten the wall covering 50, which is firmly sandwiched between the 39 and the substrate 311, so that the free end of the long neck 350 is flush with the outer surface of the plaster layer, making it suitable for situations where there is access to the inside of the wall covering 50 or the substructure. The mounting of the hinge portion 82 is the same as described in relation to Figures 16A and 16B.

[0042] As can be understood from the above description, the anchor material, their specific dimensions, the shape and size of the threaded structure, etc., depend on the application and the surrounding building material, such as metal, wood, concrete, or some other composite material. Other regular or irregular shapes or non-planar configurations may be used for specific applications, but for most applications, the base is preferably circular. Similarly, the type of fastener, screw, or bolt is expected to be selected to match the support surface. Also, elements of the various embodiments may be substituted for one another as needed. Furthermore, although the various parts of the anchor assembly are preferably made of stainless steel, they may be made of other materials or metals such as aluminum, bronze, or metal, carbon fiber or ceramic alloy, and plastic.

[0043] Needless to say, when in use, the blind hole has a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the screw or bolt. For example, in actual use, the outer diameter of the screw or bolt thread is 1 / 2 inch, and the hole diameter is 3 / 8 inch. However, as mentioned above, the diameter dimensions of the screw or bolt, as well as the length of the hole, long neck, and screw or bolt, can vary. For example, preferably, the shaft of a lug screw has an outer diameter of 3 / 8 inch or more. However, both the dimensions of the screw and its thread configuration can vary depending on the application, such as the properties of the material, the purpose of the anchor, and what it is used for, such as windows and doors, where it functions as an anchor or fastener.

[0044] Similarly, the length of the long or extended neck can be within any useful range, typically between approximately 0.10 inches and 2.5 inches, but preferably 1.0 inch. As described above, the height or length of the long neck is dimensioned to substantially match the width of the covering or other structure it extends over, in order to provide a flush mount, or, if necessary, may be advantageously shorter or longer than the width of the covering or other structure for other applications.

[0045] It should be noted that, in addition to the Allen key and screwdriver slots, other means or configurations of tool ports may be used to assist the user in screwing and / or removing the anchor 110 into the building support. For example, the plug 133 or substrate 111 may be configured to accept other known tools used for joining and / or removing, such as Torx drives, Phillips heads, or star bit tools that can utilize other shapes in the tool port, e.g., pan heads, round, oval, etc.

[0046] Therefore, although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not intended to be limited thereto, as the scope of the invention is as broad as that of the prior art and the specification is intended to be read in the same manner. Accordingly, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An anchor substrate having a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, A long support column that hangs down from the lower surface by being coupled to the anchor substrate, A blind hole extending from the flat top surface into the elongated support column is provided, defining the opening end flush with the flat top surface. A tool port defined at the open end and at least partially defined within the elongated support column, the tool port being adapted to accommodate a tool for rotation, assembly.

2. The anchor substrate is circular, and the blind hole is at the center of the anchor substrate. The assembly according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned lower surface is flat. The assembly according to claim 1.

4. The anchor substrate has a diameter substantially larger than the maximum diameter of the elongated support column. The assembly according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned elongated support column defines the bolt. The assembly according to claim 1.

6. The aforementioned elongated support column defines the screw. The assembly according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned elongated support column is defined by a lower portion that is threaded outwards and an upper portion that is not threaded outwards and is closer to the anchor base. The assembly according to claim 1.

8. The aforementioned blind hole is at least partially female threaded. The assembly according to claim 1.

9. With the blind hole empty, the entire upper part of the assembly is in a single plane. The assembly according to claim 1.

10. The tool port is provided with a slot. The assembly according to claim 1.

11. The tool port has a polygonal cavity. The assembly according to claim 1.

12. The system further includes a bolt that engages with the aforementioned locking hole via a screw. The assembly according to claim 1.

13. The assembly further comprises an object attached to the remainder of the assembly via the aforementioned fixing hole. The assembly according to claim 1.

14. The structure further comprises the lower surface which rests on the structure and the elongated support column which penetrates the structure. The assembly according to claim 1.

15. The structure further includes a nut that screws into the elongated support column on the side of the structure opposite to the anchor substrate. The assembly according to claim 14.

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