Patent ID: 6715248
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A sill anchor system for a building curtain wall, said sill anchor system comprising:at least one vertical mullion for securement to a surface of said building: a sill flashing, being constructed with an upstanding inside portion having a flanged section formed therein, adapted for securement to a support surface of said building; a sill subassembly for mounting to said sill flashing and supporting said panel thereupon, said sill subassembly including, a sill member, being formed with an intermediate web portion upstanding therealong and having a flange region formed therein adapted for engaging a second, opposite portion of a generally U-shaped channel forming an inside cap member, said sill member further adapted for engagement with and securement to said flashing for the support of a panel thereon; an outside cap member adapted for interlocking engagement with said sill member in securement of said panel supported upon said sill member; an inside cap member, constructed in a generally U-shaped configuration, adapted for mating engagement with said sill member and said flashing to define a generally tubular structural channel formed thereby; means for securement of said sill member to said vertical mullion in structural interconnection therewith; and wherein said sill flashing is further adapted for mating with an inside portion of said generally U-shaped channel.