JELD-WEN Holding has filed a patent for a frame design for fenestration units. The frame includes a corner member, elongate frame members, and a corner reinforcement plug with an insert end that fits into an elongate reinforcement beam. The design aims to provide structural support and stability to the frame. GlobalData’s report on JELD-WEN Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A frame for a fenestration unit with corner reinforcement
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230295980A1) describes a frame for a fenestration unit, which is a window or door assembly. The frame includes a corner member and two elongate frame members that extend in different directions from the corner member. One of the frame members includes a profile member with an interior space, an elongate reinforcement beam within the interior, and a corner reinforcement plug. The corner reinforcement plug has an insert end that fits into the terminal end of the reinforcement beam, a corner end that engages with the corner member, and an intermediate portion between the insert end and the corner end. The plug also has a shoulder that abuts against the terminal end of the reinforcement beam.
The patent also describes a method of manufacturing the fenestration unit. The method involves coupling the corner member to the first elongate frame member and then coupling the second elongate frame member to the corner member. The second frame member includes the profile member, reinforcement beam, and corner reinforcement plug. The corner end of the plug is engaged with the corner member by receiving a projection of the corner member in an aperture of the plug. The method also includes overlaying the profile member's overlying surface onto the intermediate surface of the plug to provide support.
Additionally, the patent describes a panel for the fenestration unit. The panel includes a central portion and a panel frame that surrounds and supports the central portion. The panel frame includes the corner member, the two elongate frame members, and the corner reinforcement plug. The corner member has a projection that fits into an aperture in the corner end of the plug to engage the corner member. The plug's intermediate portion is located within the interior of the profile member.
Overall, this patent presents a novel frame design for fenestration units, providing improved reinforcement and structural integrity. The corner reinforcement plug and the engagement between the corner member and the plug enhance the strength and stability of the frame. The method of manufacturing described in the patent ensures efficient and accurate assembly of the fenestration unit. This innovation has the potential to enhance the performance and durability of windows and doors in various applications.
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