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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
May. 02, 2000
Edward J. Erskine, Benson, NY (US);
Nelson A Taylor Co., Inc., Gloversville, NY (US);
Abstract
A track system for a movable panel, such as a companionway door on a boat, allows adjustment after installation of the tracks for the panel, and allows the panel to be removed without removing the tracks. Typically a number of adjustable slide block assemblies are utilized each including a slide block of a low friction material (or a wheel on a shaft with a ball bearing mount) and a panel mounting element, the position of the slide block being adjustable with respect to the panel mounting element in a dimension non-aligned with the dimension of the elongation of the tracks. The slide block assembly typically includes an adjuster track including a nut-receiving channel, and removably connected to the slide block, an elongated substantially rectangular prism nut received in the nut-receiving channel; and a number of guide surfaces on the panel mounting element, and cooperating guide surfaces on the adjuster track so that the adjuster track is slidable with respect to the panel mounting element and nut to adjust the position of the panel mounting element with respect to the slide block; and a screw engaging the nut and movable from a tightened position in which the adjuster track is prevented from moving with respect to the panel mounting element, to an adjusting position in which the adjuster track can be moved with respect to the panel mounting element.