Patent ID: 6199331
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A sliding door assembly resistant to hurricane force winds comprising:a door frame to be positioned in a structure opening and comprising a roller track extending along a bottom portion;a fixed door panel positioned in said door frame, and comprising a fixed wood door sash, and at least one reinforced transparent panel carried in said fixed wood door sash;a sliding door panel slidably positioned in said door frame and comprisinga sliding wood door sash and at least one reinforced transparent panel carried in said sliding wood door sash, andat least one roller extending outwardly from a bottom of said sliding wood door sash and engaging said roller track;first and second wedge-shaped shims mounted adjacent a top of said sliding door panel for slidably enaaging each other when said sliding door panel is moved to a closed position and constraining said sliding door panel against upward movement when in the closed position so that the at least one roller remains engaged on said roller track despite hurricane force winds on said sliding door panel; andat least one bracket connected to said door frame adjacent the bottom of the sliding door panel to laterally confine the sliding door panel against lateral movement when the sliding door panel is in the closed position despite hurricane force winds on said sliding door panel.