Connectors for a flood vent

摘要

According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame, a door, and at least one connector. The frame forms a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. Furthermore, the frame extends into the opening in the structure in a first direction. The door is pivotally mounted to the frame in the fluid passageway, and allows a fluid to flow through the fluid passageway. The at least one connector is positioned between an outer perimeter of the frame and an inner perimeter of the opening. Furthermore, each of the at least one connector is configured to apply pressure to the inner perimeter of the opening in a second direction that is at least generally orthogonal to the first direction.

主权项

1. A flood vent, comprising:
a frame forming a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure, the frame extending into the opening in the structure in a first direction; a door pivotally mounted to the frame in the fluid passageway for allowing a fluid to flow through the fluid passageway; at least one connector positioned between an outer perimeter of the frame and an inner perimeter of the opening, each of the at least one connector being configured to apply pressure to the inner perimeter of the opening in a second direction that is at least generally orthogonal to the first direction; wherein the at least one connector comprises a spring clip; wherein the spring clip comprises:
a clip portion configured to removably couple the spring clip to the frame, the clip portion comprising one or more raised elements configured to fit within one or more gaps; anda spring portion configured to apply the pressure to the inner perimeter of the opening; and wherein the frame comprises the one or more gaps configured to receive the one or more raised elements.