Pivot-Slide Doors and Windows

摘要

A multi-panel pivot-slide door or window structure is disclosed. The door assembly includes multiple door panels mounted on one guide rail/track of the head and sill, which are connected with two jambs to form door rim/frame opening. A pivot-wheel mechanism is configured on each of the door panels in which each panel is operable to pivot to open and then slide to either side to maximize the open area of the opening.

主权项

1. A pivot-slide door or window, comprising:
a door or window panel; a guide rail track frame having horizontal guide rails; a wheel assembly having a pair of wheels, said pair of wheels are disposed on said horizontal guide rails to slide horizontally; a pivot mechanism having a pivot axis and a seating structure, the pivot axis being rotatably mounted on said wheel assembly; and a horizontal component having a first and second holding grooves, wherein the first holding groove is configured to fixedly hold the door or window panel in vertical position, and the second holding groove is configured to fixedly hold the seating structure of said pivot mechanism, thereby the door or window panel is enabled to pivot round said pivot axis and slide on said horizontal guide rails.