Schlage Lock Company LLC

K James Harrell

Certain embodiments of the present application relate to a sliding door system. An example sliding door system includes a frame, a sliding door, and a drop seal mechanism. The sliding door is mounted in the frame for sliding movement between an open position and a closed position. The drop seal mechanism is mounted within the sliding door, and has a deployed state in which the drop seal mechanism forms a seal with the frame, and a retracted state in which the drop seal mechanism does not form a seal with the frame. The frame comprises a projection configured to drive the drop seal mechanism from the retracted state to the deployed state as the sliding door slides from the open position to the closed position.

Sliding door seal

An exemplary sliding door system, generally includes a frame assembly and a door assembly. The frame assembly is configured for mounting to a wall, and includes a top rail and a guide mechanism. The door assembly is mounted to the frame assembly for sliding movement between a closed linear position and an open linear position, and includes a movable rail and a wing. The movable rail is movably supported by the top rail, and the wing is pivotably mounted to the movable rail. A bottom edge of the wing includes a channel, and the guide mechanism projects into the channel and guides movement of the wing.

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Everett, WA, United States of America

K James Harrell