Pella Corporation

Other

Paul D Schroder

Todd A Bernhagen

Evan R Vande Haar

Ted L Hansen

Nathan R Erickson

Joseph A Ritzert

Gabriel P Gromotka

Jaron Vos

Mark David McClellan

Andrew P Schirz

Richard M Raab

Ted A Grier

Howard C Anderson

Howard C Anderson, Iii

Jaden P Vos

Andy Breuer

Andrew Morse

Larry V Arendonk

Todd Bernhagen

Evan Vande Haar

A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.

Fenestration system with head slide

A fenestration unit is disclosed. In various examples, the fenestration unit includes a plurality of panels, including first and second panels. In some examples, one or more of the plurality of panels is configured to slide relative to a frame of the fenestration unit to provide an opening in the fenestration unit. In various examples, each of the first and second panels are also configured to be pivoted relative to the frame such that the first and second panels can be hinged or otherwise pivoted open to increase the size of the opening in the fenestration unit.

Slide and pivot fenestration unit

Sliding operator assemblies and associated fenestration units, systems, and methods of use and assembly are described. Some such sliding operator assemblies transition a first, linear actuation force along a first axis (e.g., vertical) to a second actuation force along a second axis (e.g., horizontal) to cause a drive mechanism to impart opening and closing forces, respectively, on the sash. Some designs relate to belt-, twisted ribbon-, or band-drive sliding operator assemblies.

Slide operator for fenestration unit

A fenestration unit comprising a frame having a center, a sash coupled to the frame, an interior pane coupled to the sash, a spacer coupled to the interior pane, an exterior pane coupled to the sash and the spacer, the exterior pane including an inward-facing surface, and a peripheral shield disposed on the inward-facing surface of the exterior pane such that, when viewed at direct angle, the peripheral shield hides the spacer, the sash, and at least part of the frame.

Enhanced field of view for fenestration units

A fenestration unit including a first panel having a leading portion and a trailing portion, a second panel, and a frame including a first lateral member and a second lateral member. The first lateral member has a trolley space configured to slideably receive a trolley assembly. The trolley assembly includes a first trolley coupled to the leading portion of the first panel and a second trolley coupled to the trailing portion of the first panel. Each of the first and the second trolleys includes a guide pin slideably received in the leading and trailing tracks, respectively. The guide pins are configured to guide the first panel out of a coplanar relationship with the second panel when the first panel is slid to an opened position and guide the first panel into a coplanar relationship with the second panel when the first panel is slid to a closed position.

Sliding fenestration unit with coplanar panels

An escape system for descending a person from a window is disclosed. The escape system may be mounted above a window through which a person may egress and descend to the ground. The escape system includes a fenestration unit having a frame and a human support embedded into the frame in a stowed position. The human support carries a person during descent. A cable is wound about a shaft supported by the frame. The cable is connected to the human support. The escape system further includes a speed limiting device connected to the shaft that controls the speed of descent.

Escape systems for descending a person from a window

Sliding and pivot fenestration unit

An integrated sash unit including a first sash portion. The first sash portion a first body portion and a first receiving wall extending inwardly from the first body portion. The first receiving wall has a first inner wall surface and a first peripheral wall surface opposing the first inner wall surface. The first body portion defines a first receiving surface and a first coupling surface and a first body peripheral surface opposite the first receiving surface and the first coupling surface. The integrated sash unit also includes a second sash portion forming a second body portion and a second receiving wall extending inwardly from the second body portion. The second receiving wall has a second inner wall surface and a second peripheral wall surface opposing the second inner wall surface. The second body portion defines a second receiving surface and a second coupling surface and a second body peripheral surface. The first coupling surface of the first sash portion is coupled to the second coupling surface of the second sash portion. The integrated sash unit also includes a first glazing panel supported by and coupled to the first inner wall surface of the first sash portion without being coupled to the second sash portion and a second glazing panel supported by and coupled to the second inner wall surface of the second sash portion without being coupled to the first sash portion.

Integrated sash assembly

An adaptive centrifugal brake assembly is disclosed. The adaptive centrifugal brake assembly controls rotational speed of a shaft. The brake assembly is adaptive and changes braking force based at least in part on torque applied to the shaft and/or the speed of rotation of the shaft. In some embodiments, the adaptive centrifugal brake assembly includes an adaptive mechanism such as a leaf spring that enables the assembly to be adaptive.

Adaptive centrifugal brake assemblies

Various aspects of the disclosure relate to modular sill systems for sliding panel doors and windows, collectively 'sliding fenestration units.' In various examples, modular sill systems include multiple separate and distinct base components that provide tracks on which one or more panels are able to slide.

Sill systems for sliding fenestration units

A fenestration unit such as a door operable in a sliding mode and a bi-fold folding mode. Examples include a frame, a first panel, a second panel, and one or more fold hinges releasably pivotally connecting a second side portion of the first panel to a first side portion of the second panel and defining a folding axis. In the sliding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to disconnect the first and second panels, (2) the first panel is in a closed position with respect to the frame, and (3) the second panel is configured to slide along a path generally parallel to the first panel between a closed position and a sliding open position. In the folding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to pivotally connect the second side portion of the first panel and the first side portion of the second panel, and (2) the first panel and second panel fold with respect to one another about the folding axis with the first panel pivoting with respect to the frame and the second panel sliding and pivoting with respect to the frame as the first and second panels move between the closed positions and folding open positions.

Coplanar bi-fold and sliding door

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for operating a fenestration assembly having a vent panel. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include an actuator having an engagement section configured to contact a horizontal portion of the fenestration assembly and a drive assembly configured to actuate the engagement section.

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Pella, IA, United States of America

Paul D Schroder