Patent ID: 6390173
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A method of assembling a screen frame for screening in a window frame or door fame, comprising the steps of:providing a continuous screen frame segment, said frame segment having an interior surface and an exterior surface; stamping a plurality of notches into said frame segment, said notches formed in opposing sides of said frame segments; forming a continuous frame with said frame segment by bending said frame segment at said notches; providing at least one corner joint insert; positioning opposing ends of said frame segment, forming a desired geometric shape with a junction of said opposing ends; positioning said corner joint insert into said junction; joining said opposing ends of said frame segment by one of spot welding, tack welding, or seam welding; inserting a screen into a central area of said continuous frame; tensioning said screen inside said continuous frame; and fixing said screen into said continuous frame by one of spot welding, tack welding, or seam welding; thereby producing a continuous rigid screen frame having said screen positioned within said screen frame.