Jason Thomas Jeffries

US Patent:

20180073290, Mar 15, 2018

Filed:

Sep 8, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/699340

Inventors:

- Lee's Summit MO, US
Jason Ross Jeffries - Buford GA, US

International Classification:

E05D 15/06
E05F 5/00
E05C 19/12
E05C 19/00
E05C 3/14
E05B 65/44

Abstract:

Frames having sliding panels to cover an opening of the cabinet are described. The panels are mounted to interlocking stiffeners. The interlocking stiffeners include a base portion that forms a channel to receive a leading edge of the panel. The interlocking stiffeners may be positioned on a forward leading edge and a rear leading edge of the panels. The interlocking stiffeners share forces across an adjacent panel and stiffener. A latch assembly may also be engaged to the forward edge of the panel. The latch assembly includes a channel to receive the forward edge. The latch assembly includes a protruding or projecting portion, such as a bullnose, that positions the latch assembly. During a closing operation, the protruding portion enters a channel of a side frame member. The protruding portion engages with the channel of the side frame member, which results in proper alignment for the latch assembly. The latch may include a striker and pawl assembly having a negative angle that resists opening forces.