Patent ID: 8844195
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A62C,E05C,E06B

Abstract:
1. A fire shutter for an opening, the fire shutter comprising at least one fire resistant upper panel having an insulating core, and at least one fire resistant lower panel having an insulating core, wherein the at least one fire resistant upper panel is hinged along an upper horizontal portion of the opening, and the at least one fire resistant lower panel is hinged along a lower horizontal portion of the opening, and wherein the panels are configured to cover the opening in a closed state and the at least one upper panel is configurable as an awning in an open state, wherein the at least one fire resistant upper panel has a suspension mechanism attached thereto with an end to be attached to a remote support surface to hold the at least one fire resistant upper panel in the open condition, the suspension mechanism includes a first elongate suspension member secured to the remote support surface, a second elongate suspension member secured to the at least one fire resistant upper panel, and a fusible link disposed between and secured to the first elongate suspension member and the second elongate suspension member, the fusible link being configured to separate at a predetermined elevated temperature to allow the at least one fire resistant upper panel to move to the closed condition due to gravity.