Patent ID: 8959851
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An access structure for an opening through a building envelope, comprising: a frame structure coupled to the building, framing the opening, the frame structure having a plurality of elongated frame elements made from aluminum alloy extrusions with an attachment bead disposed on a surface thereof, the elongated frame elements attached together at the ends thereof to form the frame structure; a plurality of polymer adaptors having a coupling head, each of the plurality of adaptors attached to corresponding ones of the frame elements by snap-fitting the coupling head to the attachment bead to form a frame assembly; a vent assembly spanning the frame structure, at least partially covering the opening, the vent assembly having at least one glazing panel and a panel surround embracing the periphery of the glazing panel, the panel surround having a plurality of elongated panel surround sections made from aluminum alloy extrusions, the plurality of elongated panel surround sections attaching together at the ends thereof to form the panel surround, the glazing panel being inserted into the panel surround to form the vent assembly, the vent assembly being attached to the frame structure.