Sliding panel interlock
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1. A shock absorbing interlock assembly for sliding panels comprising:
- a first sliding insert member having a first engagement lip configured to engage with a second engagement lip of a second sliding insert member of a second shock absorbing interlock assembly;
a housing member, configured to be mounted to a sliding panel, the housing member including a channel configured to slidably hold a section of the first sliding insert member therein;
a first shock absorbing member, disposed within the channel of the housing member and configured to contact and absorb energy transferred from the first sliding insert member.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide for shock absorbing interlocks for multi-panel sliding doors that operate smoothly and relatively noiselessly. Some embodiments combine external and internal shock absorbers, with friction bearing contacts. An optional motion dampening component can additionally absorb shock.
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1. A shock absorbing interlock assembly for sliding panels comprising:
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a first sliding insert member having a first engagement lip configured to engage with a second engagement lip of a second sliding insert member of a second shock absorbing interlock assembly;
a housing member, configured to be mounted to a sliding panel, the housing member including a channel configured to slidably hold a section of the first sliding insert member therein;
a first shock absorbing member, disposed within the channel of the housing member and configured to contact and absorb energy transferred from the first sliding insert member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A shock absorbing interlock assembly for sliding panels comprising:
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engagement means, coupled to a first sliding panel, for engaging a second sliding panel when the first sliding panel is in motion; and
means for absorbing energy imparted from the first sliding panel to the second sliding panel when the first sliding panel engages with the second sliding panel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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