Storm shutter bracket and attachment system
First Claim
1. A storm shutter attachment system comprising:
- a first pin adapted to function as an anchor pin, the first pin having an elongated shaft and a head portion, the elongated shaft configured to reside within a pre-drilled hole within a building wall or a window jamb and the head portion configured to protrude from the pre-drilled hole, wherein a center longitudinal axis of the pre-drilled hole is parallel with respect to a surface of a window;
an aperture disposed within the head portion of the first pin, the aperture having an inner surface and a center axis, wherein the center axis is perpendicular to the elongated shaft of the first pin;
a second in coupled to the first pin, the second pin disposed within the aperture of the first pin, such that the second pin axially translates within the aperture along the center axis thereof, the second pin adapted to function as a retention pin, whereby the second pin is configured to exert a force onto a storm shutter in a direction perpendicular to the storm shutter;
a first ridge disposed on the inner surface of the aperture of the first pin; and
a second ridge disposed on the outer surface of the second pin, the second ridge engaging the first ridge, thereby immobilizing the second pin against axial movement along the center axis of the aperture, thus securing the storm shutter over the window.
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Abstract
A storm shutter attachment system that provides for the temporary installation of a storm shutter against a window or a door during a period of extreme weather conditions, such as a hurricane or a tornado. The storm shutter utilizes an anchor pin and a retention pin to securely install within a building and exert a force against a storm shutter. A plurality of anchor pins and retention pins may be used to displace the pressure across the storm shutter, further protecting the window or door. A multipurpose tool is also provided that is couplable to the retention pin of the attachment system, allowing for a simple installation of the attachment system without requiring a professional.
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20 Claims
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1. A storm shutter attachment system comprising:
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a first pin adapted to function as an anchor pin, the first pin having an elongated shaft and a head portion, the elongated shaft configured to reside within a pre-drilled hole within a building wall or a window jamb and the head portion configured to protrude from the pre-drilled hole, wherein a center longitudinal axis of the pre-drilled hole is parallel with respect to a surface of a window; an aperture disposed within the head portion of the first pin, the aperture having an inner surface and a center axis, wherein the center axis is perpendicular to the elongated shaft of the first pin; a second in coupled to the first pin, the second pin disposed within the aperture of the first pin, such that the second pin axially translates within the aperture along the center axis thereof, the second pin adapted to function as a retention pin, whereby the second pin is configured to exert a force onto a storm shutter in a direction perpendicular to the storm shutter; a first ridge disposed on the inner surface of the aperture of the first pin; and a second ridge disposed on the outer surface of the second pin, the second ridge engaging the first ridge, thereby immobilizing the second pin against axial movement along the center axis of the aperture, thus securing the storm shutter over the window. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A storm shutter attachment system comprising:
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an anchor pin having an elongated shaft and a head portion, the elongated shaft configured to rotationally reside within a pre-drilled hole within a building wall or a window jamb and the head portion configured to protrude from the pre-drilled hole, wherein the pre-drilled hole is parallel with respect to a surface of a window; an aperture disposed within the head portion of the anchor pin, the aperture having an inner surface and a first center axis, wherein the first center axis is perpendicular to the elongated shaft of the anchor pin, a first thread disposed on the inner surface of the aperture; a retention pin coupled to the anchor pin, the retention pin adjustably disposed within the aperture of the anchor pin such that the retention pin axially translates within the aperture along the first center axis thereof, the retention pin having a second center axis, parallel to the first center axis; and a second thread disposed on an outer surface of the retention pin, the second thread configured to mate with the first thread, whereby rotation of the retention pin about the second center axis causes the retention pin to move axially along a direction of the first center axis; wherein an orientation of the retention pin is adjustable by rotating the anchor pin within the pre-drilled hole such that the second center axis is oriented substantially perpendicular to a surface of a storm shutter, and wherein the retention pin is configured to be rotated about the second center axis such that the retention pin moves axially along the first axis to a position in which the retention pin perpendicularly engages the storm shutter and applies a force onto the surface thereof having sufficient magnitude to secure the storm shutter over the window. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A storm shutter attachment system comprising:
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a first pin adapted to function as an anchor pin, the first pin having an elongated shaft and a head portion, the elongated shaft configured to reside within a pre-drilled hole within a building wall or a window jamb and the head portion configured to protrude from the pre-drilled hole, wherein a center longitudinal axis of the pre-drilled hole is parallel with respect to a surface of a window; a second pin adapted to function as a retention pin, the second pin coupled to the first pin, the second pin having a center axis, wherein the center axis is perpendicular to the elongated shaft of the first pin; a first thread disposed on an outer surface of the second pin; a nut having a second thread disposed on an inner surface thereof configured to screw-threadedly mate with the first thread of the second pin; a storm shutter having a hole with a diameter larger than a diameter of the second pin; whereby the storm shutter is positioned over the second pin such that the second pin passes through the hole, the storm shutter being immobilized with respect to the second pin by screwing the nut onto an end of the retention pin protruding through the hole of the storm shutter. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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