Patent ID: 6792651
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: E05D,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
An in-floor, adjustable, track assembly with built-in weep system for sliding panels, comprising:a) a base having a track extending upward therefrom, slightly above a finished floor level, and arranged to engage undercarriage wheels of at least one vertically-oriented panel and support motion of said panel therealong to divide an area about said track into an exterior section and an interior section; b) an upright splash guard, located parallel to and spaced slightly apart from said track, in said interior section of said area, and topping at the level of the finished floor, said splash guard forming an open-top channel with said track and said base, for collecting moisture therein; c) at least one collection pan mounted under each said channel, in communication with said channel, to collect moisture from said channel; d) egress means for drawing off the moisture from said collection pan; e) a pair of alignment clamps, each said clamp including a surface for overlapping contact with at least a portion of said base, for arrangement on opposite sides of said track base; f) means for attaching said clamps to said base and to a track support rail located underneath said base so as to secure said base to said track support rail; and g) means for securing said track support rail with respect to said floor.