Abstract: A gate apparatus that includes a gate, an elongate member or gate base for the ends of the gate, and a stairway post adapter such that a wooden stairway post can serve as a base for a gate without harming the wood of the stairway post. The stairway post adapter includes a vertical or longitudinally running channel for receiving the gate base, a horizontally or laterally extending channel for receiving a strap, and a recess or receptor or face for confronting a section of a stairway post. The gate base includes an upper and lower eyelet. Each of the ends of the gate includes upper and lower pins for engaging the upper and lower eyelets of the gate bases. On the hinge side of the gate, the pins are relatively long and remain in the eyelets as the gate is lifted and swung. On the latch side of the gate, the pins are relatively short such that that latch side of the gate can be lifted and disengaged from the eyelets and then swung open. The gate is extendable and retractable in length, and is reversible.

Abstract: A wheeled gate support is described herein. The wheeled gate support includes a front wheel in-line with a rear wheel, one or more side frames, and a post. The one or more side frames assemble to opposing sides of the wheels. The post has a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion assembles to the one or more side frames to form a pivot point and the top portion is configured to assemble to one or more gate rails of a gate. The wheels can therefore pivot about the pivot point while rolling along the ground to assist a user with opening and closing a gate along rough or bumpy terrain. A wheeled gate support kit is also provided.

Abstract: A refrigerator preventing a door thereof from drooping downward and allow the door to be automatically closed. The refrigerator includes a body, a storage compartment provided in the body, a front thereof being open, a door rotatably coupled to the body to open and close the storage compartment, a support unit coupled to a center of a lower portion of the body, the support unit including at least one rotating member arranged to protrude from a front of the body to correspond to a position of the lower portion of the door, and at least one droop prevention unit coupled to the lower portion of the door at a position corresponding to the rotating member, and supported by the rotating member to prevent the door from drooping downward, the droop prevention unit cooperating with the rotating member to support the door in an upward direction when the door is closed.

Abstract: A shower door assembly is disclosed comprising a stationary frame, a movable frame having a window, an upper frame, and an adjusting assembly. The adjusting assembly further comprises an adjusting block and a fixing block. The adjusting block is disposed between the stationary frame and the movable frame and at least partially received in the stationary frame, and the adjusting block further includes an extension portion on a surface of which a first engaging element is disposed. The fixing block is received in the upper frame and includes an eccentric rotary block having a second engaging element and a base portion having a passage for receiving the extension portion. The eccentric rotary block is rotatable about the base portion.

Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for a meter cabinet, distribution cabinet or empty housing, including a frame and a door, wherein the frame can carry a door and the door is attached pivotally to the frame on its hinge side. The door may be aligned in relation to its frame quickly and without problems, with an adjustment device for aligning the door in the closed condition, the adjustment device being associated with the frame.

Abstract: A gate adjustment system has a bull-nose glide, a flat glide, a plurality of spacers, a gap size gauge, and a gap adjustment wedge. The glides are attached to the latch post and the latch side of a gate opposite one another. As the gate is shut, the bull-nose portion of the bull-nose glide impacts the rounded edge of the flat glide. The two curved surfaces allow the impact force to cause the gate to be lifted and pushed back into alignment. The gap adjustment wedge can be positioned between the top of the latch side and the latch post and pushed downwards into the gap until the gap is uniform from the top to the bottom. The gap size gauge then measures the size of the gap and that measurement is used to determine which of the plurality of spacers should be installed with the glides.

Abstract: Door systems including racking spacers located between the sill and the door that can be removed after installation and methods of installing the door systems.

Abstract: A cover for use with a rack system defining a bay for mounting electronic components may comprise six mounting brackets, a door frame, two hinges, and a door. The six mounting brackets may each have a respective first end and a second end. The first end of each mounting bracket may be configured to attach to a respective junction plate associated with the bay. The door frame may be configured to attach to the second ends of the six mounting brackets. The two hinges may be disposed on the door frame. The door may be configured to mount on the two hinges and block access to the bay when closed.

Abstract: Presented herein is a system for stiffening and strengthening a door, said system comprising a plurality of stoppers each having a channel, wherein said stoppers are affixed to the door; and at least one stiffening rod seated within the channels of said stoppers; and means for shortening the span of said stiffening rod disposed between said stoppers; whereby shortening the span results in straightening the door.

Abstract: A device for taking the weight of a one-leaf or two-leaf door for a switchgear cabinet, a frame of which is made up of profiled bars, in the case of a one-leaf door a free vertical side edge of the door striking against a vertically running profiled bar and in the case of a two-leaf door the vertical free side edges touching or ending at a small distance from one another when the two-leaf door is closed.

Abstract: A caster for providing rolling support including a spring-loaded mount. The caster may be substantially concealed in the bottom edge of a hinged, swinging door, and generally located proximate to the free vertical edge of the door. An elongated spring plate is provided as a mount for a roller, causing the roller to accommodate variations in the floor surface, maintain contact with the floor, and support the door. The spring plate has a first portion adapted to be mounted to the bottom edge of a door, and a second portion depending from the first portion. An axle is mounted to the second portion, inside a hub that is mounted to the roller. The axle may be substantially parallel to the first portion of the spring plate. Single roller and double roller caster assemblies are provided.

Abstract: The present invention corrects sash sag in casement windows by implementing an adjustable hinge. The adjustable hinge includes a sash arm, a support arm, a retaining clip and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism serves a twofold purpose. First, it allows one to adjust the hinge for sash sag, and it also secures the support arm to the track of the adjustment hinge. The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded support post and a threaded member. The threaded support post has a circumferential groove which is used to receive the arms of a retaining clip. The sash arm is mounted to the track of the adjustable hinge via a shoe block. The sash arm has a protrusion located on its bottom surface. The protrusion serves as a movement restrictor.

Abstract: A sliding door includes a frame comprising an elongated header member having a topwall, a backwall, an intermediate wall and a bottom wall. The bottom wall and intermediate wall are engageable with sliding door panel support rollers and the bottom wall and intermediate wall are interconnected by a separate support member to distribute door panel loads between such walls. A movable cover is attached to the header member by a hinge part including spaced apart flanges and projections co-operable with projections on the header member to support the cover in open and closed positions. The door operator is supported in the header member by a single angle-shaped frame member supporting a power supply, a controller and a door operator motor. An adjustable torsion bar assembly supports the door panel against sagging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for taking the weight of a one-leaf or two-leaf door for a switchgear cabinet, the frame of which is made up of profiled bars, in the case of a one-leaf door the free vertical side edge of the door striking against a vertically running profiled bar and in the case of a two-leaf door the vertical free side edges touching or ending at a small distance from one another when the two-leaf door is closed.

Abstract: The invention is an adjustable tension gate bracket for application to fencing panels, specifically gate panel, applied to the frame components of the gate panel with diagonally adjustable interlocking and engaging upper and lower members for adjusting the swing and pitch of the gate panel, providing a stable support for the opening end of the gate.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable window hinge suitable for casement and awning windows, the window hinge having a longitudinally extending track securable to a window frame, a shoe slidable along the track, a sash arm having one end pivotably connected to the shoe and the other end connected to the window, a support frame having a first end pivotably connected to the sash arm and a second end pivotably connected to the track, the second end being pivotably connected to the track by a rack and pinion arrangement such that rotational movement of the pinion will result in a longitudinal displacement of the stud along the longitudinally extending track.

Abstract: A gate for a fence or the like preferably formed of hollow plastic elements interconnected by bolts or other fastener devices at or adjacent their ends. A tensioning device is located inside a hollow diagonal cross-brace to correct misalignment between the vertical and horizontal elements of the gate. A removable panel on the cross-brace provides access to a turnbuckle, the ends of which are oppositely threaded to elongated steel straps or the like which are anchored, respectively, at the ends of the cross-brace to the vertical members. One end of the cross-brace is fixedly secured to one of the vertical members, the other end is slidingly received over a bolt or the like fixedly secured to the other vertical member. Rotation of the turnbuckle shortens or lengthens the tensioning device to "square" the gate with respect to the adjacent supports through which the gate swings. Small gaps are provided at the connection points to preclude binding as the gate elements are adjusted.

Abstract: A guard rail assembly having a vertical support stanchion and a horizontal rail. The rail and stanchion have polymerized sheathing extending about the stanchion and rail to protect the assembly from the environment. The guard rail assembly may also include a seal interposed of the polymerized sheathing to further protect the assembly from the environment. The guard rail assembly may also be pivotable about a vertical rail to allow access to the guarded area.

Abstract: A hinge and track assembly for casement windows corrects for sash sag by changing the length of one arm in a multiple lever arm system controlling the opening of the window. The length adjustment may be accomplished with an expansion joint removed from the pivot points of the arm permitting the use of a more robust design for one pivot point which may be integrally formed with the track. The arm may be retained on the integral pivot point with a spring clip fitting within the pivot and providing inwardly flexing detents.

Abstract: A connection for adjustably holding two window hardware members in pivotally connected relationship, including a first hardware member with a first cylindrical opening, a second hardware member with a second cylindrical opening, and a stud. The stud has a flange having two substantially parallel faces and a peripheral surface therebetween, with a rivet portion projecting from one face and a pivot portion projecting from the other face. The rivet portion includes a cylindrical neck extending through the first cylindrical opening and a head on the end of the neck, the flange and the head engaging opposite sides of the first hardware member to frictionally secure the stud against freely pivoting relative to the track. The pivot portion includes a cylindrical shaft eccentric from the cylindrical neck and extending through the second cylindrical opening. A C-ring is disposed in an external peripheral groove in the pivot portion to secure the second hardware member thereto for pivoting about the cylindrical shaft.

Abstract: A track and hinge assembly for swingably mounting a casement sash unit in a window frame includes a track secured to the window frame and a toggle hinge interconnecting the track and the casement window sash. The toggle hinge includes a long toggle link and short toggle link interconnected together and slidably and pivotally connected to the track. The short toggle link is pivotally connected to the track by an adjustable pivot connection, including an octagonally-shaped cam positioned within an octagonal cam opening in the short toggle link. The octagonal cam has an eccentric opening therein through which the track pivot post projects. The octagonal cam may be removed from the cam opening in the short toggle link, and repositioned in the opening to shift the pivotal connection longitudinally of the short toggle link from a centered position in either direction to thereby overcome problems of sash sag during or after installation of the casement window unit.

Abstract: An apparatus defining a carriage to arrange for securement to a bottom surface of a gate, wherein the carriage includes an upper tray assembly for receiving the gate, with a lower framework pivotally mounted relative to the upper framework for accommodating uneven ground terrain, with the lower framework mounting a wheel rotatably thereto, with the wheel's axle generally aligned with the lower framework.

Abstract: A collapsible portable corral for confining and directing the movement of livestock and the like. The corral has a front chute for providing an exit and entrance for livestock. A first and second front section are pivotally secured to the front chute, and a first and second intermediate section is respectively pivotally secured to the first and front section. A first and second rear section is respectively pivotally secured to the first and second intermediate section. Each of the first and second front sections is provided with a lever apparatus which is capable of raising or elevating a contiguous intermediate section relative to a front section and for holding the intermediate section in an elevated posture relative to the front section. Furthermore, each of the first and second intermediate sections has a similar lever device for elevating a contiguous rear section relative to the intermediate section and for holding the contiguous rear section in an elevated posture relative to the intermediate section.

Abstract: A track and hinge assembly set for with a casement window sash unit comprises a pair of track and hinge assemblies each including a track which is mounted on a horizontal frame member of the window frame. Each assembly also includes a toggle hinge including a pair of pivotally interconnected links, one of which is secured to the casement sash and pivotally and slidably connected to the track. The other link is pivotally connected to a cam which is shiftably mounted on the track. In one embodiment, the cam is longitudinally shiftable relative to the track which repositions the pivotal connection between a toggle link and cam to overcome sash sag. In other embodiments, the cam is rotated relative to the track to reposition the pivotal connection between the cam and a toggle link to correct sash sag.

Abstract: A sag-resisting door assembly for an armored vehicle. Upper and lower hinges are mounted to the door edge, but at least one of the hinges is also connected through the door edge to an armor panel within the door, rather than being connected to the panel only by the door panel or skin. Preferably a bolt is connected between the movable leaf of the upper hinge and a flange on the door armor panel, through the door edge, and a stop on the armor abuts the movable leaf of the lower hinge.

Abstract: A mechanism including a latch and keeper adapted to cooperate in an interengaging relationship relative to each other to facilitate aligning and latching of a hinged cargo container door. The latch is attached to one end of a rotatable shaft which is rotatably mounted parallel to an outer face of the door and is substantially immovable in an axial direction in relation to the door. The keeper is attached to a transverse member of a door frame on the cargo container. A device for rotating the shaft and thereby moving the latch into a cooperative relationship with the keeper is also provided. The latch has an elongated wedge-shaped finger defining inner and outer curved camming surfaces. The keeper includes a base portion and first and second projecting portions at each end of the base portion. The keeper defines spaced apart inner and outer curved camming surfaces which define a latch locking zone therebetween.

Abstract: An alignment assembly for aligning a door in a door jamb as the door is rotated into a closed position is disclosed. The door alignment assembly includes at least two door alignment components mounted in proximity to one another generally opposite the pivot axis of the door, one alignment component mounted on the door and the other alignment component mounted on the door jamb. The door alignment components include an alignment wedge having an arcuate surface and an alignment assistor having an angled lateral edge positioned to contact the arcuate surface of the alignment wedge along a substantially point contact to align the door in a top/bottom orientation in the door jamb.

Abstract: An improved casement window sash unit includes a pair of track and hinge assemblies, each being secured to one of the upper and lower horizontal window frame members of a window opening in a building. Each track and hinge assembly includes a track having a toggle hinge pivotally and slidably secured thereto and to the sash. The track for each assembly has a pair of elongate longitudinally extending openings therein, each accommodating an attachment screw therethrough, each opening being of a size to permit slight longitudinal shifting of the track relative to the window frame. Each track and hinge assembly includes a cam positioned within a cam opening in the track and secured to the track and window frame by an attachment screw. Each cam is selectively shiftable in either direction from a centered position to slightly shift the track longitudinally of the window frame before the attachment screws are tightened to adjust the position of the hinge relative to the window frame and thereby overcome sash sag.

Abstract: A gate operator for lifting a gate about a horizontal pivot at a lower proximate corner thereof about a 90.degree. arc in the plane of the gate and having spring means for balancing and holding the gate weightless in all positions of its arcuate movement, permitting the gate to be moved between fully opened and closed positions manually or with minimum applied force, and preferrably comprising crank-like means operating through a raceway on the face of a driving wheel, the gate operator having a position locking the gate in its closed position against vertical forces exerted at the gate for opening same; and a safety snubber controlling the speed of the gate in either opening or closing movement.

Abstract: A remotely operated gate opening and closing system including a gate post with two vertically spaced helical slots through the walls of the post, a slideable and rotatable spindle concentrically inside the gate post, two L-shaped pins attached to the spindle and extending outwardly through the slots, a swinging gate with two eye supports pivotally connected to the two L-shaped pins, two spaced lever arms rigidly connected to the swinging gate and having a lug projecting horizontally outwardly toward the gate post, a locking bar selectively manually attachable to lock each lug to its respective L-shaped pin, a vertically reciprocating rod attached to the spindle, and a power drive for moving the rod.

Abstract: A support for a vertically hinged door including a bracket affixed to the lowermost free corner of the door and a pivotable support leg attached to the bracket for automatic movement between an extended support position and a horizontal stored position is disclosed. The support is provided with a stop and automatic latch for retaining the support leg in the support position.

Abstract: A gate opener (14) is disclosed for attachment to a pre-existing gate (10) mounted for pivotal motion to a post (12). The gate opener includes a controller (30) for activation by an operator from a remote location, such as a vehicle, to transmit a signal of predetermined frequency to a receiver (32) mounted by the gate. The receiver (32) activates a relay to initiate operation of an electric motor (34) to open or close the gate. The rotating motion of the motor shaft is transferred through a set of pulleys (37, 39), a belt (43), gears (48, 54) and a chain (58) to a wheel (38) in contact with the ground. A gate opener (100) forms a second embodiment of the invention. The gate opener (100) is supported by a parallel arm hinge assembly (104) so that substantially the entire weight of the gate opener (100) is supported on the ground (40) through the ground wheel (132) to provide traction to the ground wheel.

Abstract: A gate assembly including a gate portion, a gate support portion and a gate connecting portion; the gate portion including vertical end braces connecting and being affixed to the ends of horizontal board members and a vertical center brace, diagonal braces extending between the lower ends of the vertical end braces and the upper end of the vertical center brace; the gate support portion including a fixed vertical support column with a generally circular cross section, a rotatable anchor collar disposed adjacent the top of the support column, the collar surrounding the upstanding support column and being spaced therefrom in a generally horizontal plane, bearings disposed between the support column and the collar, U-shaped hinges disposed around the upstanding support column and freely rotatable with respect thereto, the free ends of the hinges extending along and being affixed to opposite ends of the gate portion adjacent one end thereof; the gate connecting portion including a bracket affixed along the length

Abstract: To permit swinging movement of the door panel (2a) about vertical hinges (8) of a sliding door (2), suspended from hangers (13) running on a roller track (9, 19), without tilting or twisting of a vertical frame member (11) of the door, and in which a horizontal frame member (10) is secured to the hangers (13), a massive metallic angle (12) is inserted in the horizontal and vertical frame members and prestressed by engagement of a tension bolt (15) with the angle (12) in the horizontal frame element to provide a counteracting force on the vertical frame element (11) when the door panel (2a) is unhooked from the horizontal element (12) to permit swinging movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in elevating the movable end of the a swinging gate and for supporting and maintaining the end of gate in a predetermined position, whereby the locking drop rod of the gate may be selectively and cooperatively received by the apparatus to thereby lock the gate from further swinging movement.

Abstract: A swinging door carries at its bottom end a pair of parallel spaced rollers which extend substantially the full width of the door and which, when the door is closed, are spring energized into rolling engagement with the bottom transverse member of a doorframe or sill for soundproofing the bottom of the door. A pair of horizontally elongated rubber strips, suspended from the door, rest on the respective rollers in order to obstruct the passage of sound above the rollers.

Abstract: A first bracket is secured to one of a pair of doors hinged to a door frame for closing the same; a second bracket is secured to the other of the pair of doors; and the brackets are disposed in overlapping relationship, and include means which are interengageable, when the doors are in closed position.

Abstract: A first bracket is secured to one of a pair of doors hinged to a door frame for closing the same; a second bracket is secured to the other of the pair of doors; and the brackets are disposed in overlapping relationship, and include means which are interengageable, when the doors are in closed position.

Abstract: An electric swinging gate assembly comprises a gate section hingably mounted onto a vertical post of the fence. An electric motor having a horizontal drive shaft is mounted onto the gate section, wherein a first pulley member is mounted on the free end of the horizontal drive shaft. A second pulley member and a large wheel are mounted on a horizontal axle rod, wherein the ends of the rod are rotatably contained in bearing assembly mounted on the bottom ends of vertical bars of the gate section. The large wheel engages the ground such that the electric motor causes the wheel to rotate, wherein the gate section can be swung open or closed. Alternatively, an end vertical rod of the gate section can be rotatably mounted in bearing assemblies communicating with the vertical end post of the fence. An electrical motor having a vertical drive shaft is mounted on the fence.

Abstract: A track and hinge assembly set for with a casement window sash unit comprises a pair of track and hinge assemblies each including a track which is mounted on a horizontal frame member of the window frame. Each assembly also includes a toggle hinge including a pair of pivotally interconnected links, one of which is secured to the casement sash and pivotally and slidably connected to the track. The other link is pivotally connected to a cam which is shiftably mounted on the track. In one embodiment, the cam is longitudinally shiftable relative to the track which repositions the pivotal connection between a toggle link and cam to overcome sash sag. In other embodiments, the cam rotated relative to the track to reposition the pivotal connection between the cam and a toggle link to correct sash sag.

Abstract: A connection for adjustably holding two window hardware members in pivotally connected relationship, including a first hardware member with a first cylindrical opening, a second hardware member with a second cylindrical opening, and a stud. The stud has a flange having two substantially parallel faces and a peripheral surface therebetween, with a rivet portion projecting from one face and a pivot portion projecting from the other face. The rivet portion includes a cylindrical neck extending through the first cylindrical opening and a head on the end of the neck, the flange and the head engaging opposite sides of the first hardware member to frictionally secure the stud against freely pivoting relative to the track. The pivot portion includes a cylindrical shaft eccentric from the cylindrical neck and extending through the second cylindrical opening. A C-ring is disposed in an external peripheral groove in the pivot portion to secure the second hardware member thereto for pivoting about the cylindrical shaft.