SLIDABLE BARRIERS

摘要

Slidable barrier arrangements for a structure having a plurality of stories are described. A first retainer element can be operatively connected to the structure. The retainer element can span a plurality of stories of the structure. The retainer element can include a plurality of retainer segments, including an uppermost retainer segment and one or more lower retainer segments. The one or more lower retainer segments can include a lowermost retainer segment. A barrier and the first retainer element can be brought together such that a portion of the barrier is retainably engaged by the lower retainer segments of the first retainer element. The length of the barrier can substantially correspond to the length of the lower retainer segments. Thus, the uppermost retainer segment can extend vertically above an upper edge side of the barrier. The barrier can be selectively moved, such as by sliding, within the first retainer element.

主权项

1. A slidable barrier method for a structure having a plurality of stories, the method comprising:
operatively connecting a first retainer element to the structure, the first retainer element spanning a plurality of stories of the structure, the first retainer element including a plurality of retainer segments, the plurality of retainer segments including an uppermost retainer segment and one or more lower retainer segments, the one or more lower retainer segments including a lowermost retainer segment; and bringing a barrier and the first retainer element together such that a portion of the barrier is retainably engaged by the one or more lower retainer segments of the first retainer element, the barrier having an associated length, the length of the barrier substantially corresponding to a length of the lower retainer segments, the uppermost retainer segment extending vertically above an upper edge side of the barrier.