Patent ID: 11927049
Assignee: PGT INNOVATIONS, LLC
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 10:
11. A method of assembling a portal, the method comprising:
obtaining a stile, the stile comprising a first stile and a second stile;
arranging a thermal strut and insulative bar between the first stile and the second stile, wherein the insulative bar defines a lock groove, the insulative bar comprises a plurality of arms, and each of the plurality of arms comprises a dovetail shape;
crimping an edge of the first stile in contact with one of the plurality of arms, wherein crimping the edge of the first stile further comprises capturing the dovetail shape of the one arm;
crimping an edge of the second stile in contact with one other of the plurality of arms, wherein crimping the edge of the second stile further comprises capturing the dovetail shape of the one other arm;
arranging a lock assembly within the lock groove, the lock assembly comprising a fastening plate rotatably coupled to the lock assembly; and
coupling the lock assembly to the stile by rotating the fastening plate and, thereafter, engaging fasteners to provide friction between the fastening plate and the insulative bar.