Technical field
[0001] The present invention relates to a building sliding door arrangement, which comprises
guide rails that are arranged for guiding at least one door section during a movement
operation between a closed position and an open position, and vice versa. The invention
also relates to the use of a building sliding door arrangement and a method for arranging
a sealing portion between at least one door section and at least one part of a fixed
structure arrangement for a building sliding door arrangement.
Technical background
[0002] A building sliding door arrangement of the kind disclosed in the preamble of claim
1 usually comprise guide rails, in which runners attached to a door leaf, or the door
leaf itself, are movably received in said guide rails for provision of a sliding movement
between an open position and a closed position of the door arrangement. This kind
of building sliding doors includes a number of different types of designs, such as
overhead doors, horizontal sliding doors, folding doors, roller doors etc. There is
often a need for additional sealing effect between the door leaf and the building
in the closed position. Said sealing effect is generally achieved by an arrangement
of seals that extending along the door leaf in the direction of the sliding movement
between an open position and a closed position of the door arrangement.
[0003] A proper sealing effect by such a sealing arrangement is for instance important in
order to achieve a weather protection, which may resist against weather and wind.
In general, demands are high for such weather sealings arranged along the direction
of the movement of the door between the closed and open position, and especially high
demands apply for sealings which extends in a substantially vertical direction. Further,
a sealing may prevent loose particles and objects from accumulating around and near
the door arrangement.
[0004] WO96/02725 describes a prior-art building sliding door arrangement wherein the sealing
effect between the door leaf and the building is established by means of a rubber
moulding which is arranged between the movable door leaf and the building. Different
kind of arrangements for sliding door arrangements, which comprise a rubber moulding
extending along the operation direction of the door leaf, has been used for along
time. However, non of the prior-art solutions provides a sliding door arrangement
with the combination of a proper sealing effect and a suitable operation property.
[0005] Such an arrangement of a rubber moulding which bear against the door leaf is a potential
cause of a high friction sliding contact force during movement of the door leaf between
the closed position and the open position. This is especially an issue for sliding
door applications with high demands concerning sealing effect, since the sealing effect,
among other things, is dependent on the bearing force between the sealing and the
door leaf.
[0006] Further, conventional sealings often generate forces between the door leaf and the
sealing, which causes a need of a substantially high operation force for the movement
of the door leaf between the open and closed position. Accordingly, the output capacity
of the driving means, for instance an electric motor, used for the movement of the
door leaf therefore has to be dimensioned in relation to the level of sealing effect.
For manually operated doors, the need of a substantially high operation force may
be an issue that may cause a person operating the door inconveniences during the closing
and opening of the sliding door arrangement.
[0007] Additionally, it is also realized that prior art sealings experiences, or even worse,
causes unwanted wear of the door arrangement. Especially, there is a risk that the
sealing is exposed to wear, and consequently has to be replaced frequently in order
to maintain proper sealing effect.
[0008] Another issue for prior art sealings, is that worn-off material from the sealing
during operation may adhere to the door arrangement. Such worn-off material may cause
a non-attractive appearance of the door arrangement.
[0009] During operation of the prior art sliding door arrangements, the contact between
the door leaf against the sealing may also cause an unsatisfying noise during the
movement of the door leaf between the closed and open position. The noise is often
disturbing for persons staying nearby the sliding door arrangement.
[0010] JP11247552 discloses an alternative prior-art building sliding door arrangement,
which is arranged with "brush-like" elements provided between the movable door leaf
and the building. These "brush-like" elements may obtain a substantially untight contact
between the door leaf and the building, which may not provide a suitable sealing effect
between the door leaf and the building in the closed position of the door arrangement.
Further, the "brush-like" elements generally is orientated in the direction of the
door leaf movement, such as the "brush-like" elements is pointing in the direction
of the last movement of the door leaf. Accordingly, the "brush-like" elements have
to be reorientated when the direction of the door leaf movement is alternated. The
force to be applied for the reorientation of the "brush-like" elements may cause a
need of a substantially high operation force when the direction of movement of the
door leaf is changed.
[0011] Hence, there is a need for an improved sealing for building sliding door arrangements
which allows for a proper sealing as well as proper operation conditions during the
life cycle of such a door arrangement.
Summary of the invention
[0012] Hence, it is an object of the present invention to provide a high quality building
sliding door arrangement which presents an improved sealing.
[0013] These and other objects are achieved by a building sliding door arrangement according
to claim 1, the use of a building sliding door arrangement according to claim 15 and
a method according to claim 16. Preferred embodiments of the invention are defined
in the dependent claims.
[0014] For this purpose, according to the invention, a building sliding door arrangement
is provided, which comprises guide rails that are arranged for guiding at least one
door section during a movement operation between a closed position and an open position,
and vice versa, wherein movement of said at least one door section is relative to
at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement, wherein said at least one part
of the fixed structure arrangement propagates along at least part of the movement
operation direction of the at least one door section when the at least one door section
is in its closed position, characterized in that a flocked section is arranged to
form part of a sealing portion between the at least one door section and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement.
[0015] The flocked section arranged between the at least one door section and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement provides numerous advantages, for instance
the working life of the sliding door arrangement will be considerably enhanced compared
to prior art sliding door arrangements. The flocked section arranged between the at
least one door section and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement,
will provide a sliding door arrangement which requires a substantially low operation
force. The need of a low operation force is especially important for manually operated
doors, but is of great advantage for machinery operated doors as well, since the driving
unit of the door may be dimensioned in a economically way. The sealing portion, which
is at least partly arranged by means of the flocked section, further gives the sliding
operation door the advantage of a substantially low level of noise during operation.
[0016] Preferably, said flocked section of the building sliding door arrangement forms part
of a sealing portion between at least one lateral edge portion of the at least one
door section and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement, wherein
the lateral edge portion propagate along the movement operation direction.
[0017] This arrangement provides for a robust and simple sealing portion between the door
section and the building. The location and design of the flocked section is considered
important with regard to the resulting effect generated by the sealing portion.
[0018] Suitably, the sealing portion between the at least one door section and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement, according to the building sliding door
arrangement, is arranged to provide an additional sealing effect in the closed position.
[0019] Such a additional sealing effect may, with an at the same time maintained proper
operation of the door arrangement, for instance prevent loose particles and objects
from accumulating around and near the door arrangement. The additional sealing effect
constitutes a weather protection, which resist against wind and/or rain etc.
[0020] Advantageously, the building sliding door arrangement at least is provided with one
sealing element to form part of the at least one door section and/or the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement.
[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the building sliding door arrangement
is provided with at least one sealing element attached to the at least one door section.
[0022] According to another embodiment of the invention, the building sliding door arrangement
is provided with at least one sealing element attached to the at least one part of
the fixed structure arrangement.
[0023] By arranging said sealing element, preferably made of a rubber-like material, such
as EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or TPE (ThermoPlastic Elastomer), to the
building sliding door arrangement, an advantageously sealing effect is obtained between
the at least one door section and the building, at least in the closed position of
the sliding door arrangement. The flocked section is preferably arranged between the
sealing element and a structure which bear against the sealing element with a slidable
sealing contact. This preferred configuration constitutes a sliding door arrangement
with suitable operation properties and at the same time an advantageously weather
protection, which resist against weather and/or wind.
[0024] Further advantages obtained by use of the flocked section, is that different types
of sealing element geometry, such as lip sealing, tube sealing, foam filled sealing
etc, may be used with proper sealing effect. In one preferred embodiment the building
sliding door arrangement is provided with a lip sealing.
[0025] According to one preferred embodiment of the building sliding door arrangement, the
flocked section is attached to the at least one sealing element. This arrangement
having for instance the advantage of making it possible to use one design of the sealing
element, provided with a flocked section, for a plurality of different building sliding
door designs, wherein a economically configuration for the arrangement of the sealing
element is obtained. Further, the attachment of the flocked section to the sealing
element gives the possibility of replacing the flocked section, in case of being worn
out, by exchange of the sealing element. Yet another advantages by attaching the flocked
section to the sealing element, is the possibility of replacing existing sealings
used for sliding door arrangements with a flocked sealing.
[0026] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one sealing element is arranged
substantially in a vertical direction. The demands for a weather protection is especially
critical for a vertically operated sliding door arrangements, for instance the preferred
embodiment of an overhead door arrangement. Therefore, a sealing element, provided
with a flocked section, which extends substantially vertical along the operation direction
of the at least one door section gives a proper sealing effect in combination with
advantageously obtained operation qualities.
[0027] Preferably, the flocked section is applied on a carrier structure, which is attached
to the building sliding door arrangement. The use of a carrier structure, to which
the flocked section is attached, provides a flexible and inexpensive method of arranging
a flocked section to the sliding door arrangement. The attachment of the carrier structure
to the sliding door arrangement may be performed by means of generally known methods,
such as adhesive, fusion welding, riveting, screwing etc. Further, the arrangement
of the flocked section by means of a carrier structure allows for a generally design,
which may be used for a plurality of different configurations of the building sliding
door arrangements. Said carrier structure is preferably formed as an elongated belt,
suitably made of a polymer material, a fabric material or a metal material. In one
particularly preferred embodiment, the carrier structure may be attached to the building
sliding door arrangement by an adhesive, wherein the material of the carrier structure
and the door arrangement is brought together to form a resistant connection.
[0028] In one preferred embodiment, said carrier structure may be provided as a tape device
to which the flocked section is applied. The tape device is intended to be attached
to the building sliding door arrangement. By using a tape device arranged with a flocked
section, a simple placement and replacement of the flocked section, when worn out,
may be provided as well.
[0029] Suitably, the flocked section comprises at least one of the fiber materials from
the group of nylons, polyesters, polyamides, polyacrylonitrile, polyethylene, polypropylen,
Nomex®, Aramid, Isovyl®, cotton, wool, vicose rayon, cellulose triacetate, Lyocell®
or the like. The fiber material used for the flocked section may be selected depending
on the driving conditions and the environmental conditions there the building sliding
door arrangement is intended to be used. Furthermore, the fiber materials may be attached
by means of an adhesive in order to obtain the flocked section.
[0030] According to another object of the invention, a method is provided for arranging
a sealing portion between at least one door section and at least one part of a fixed
structure arrangement for a building sliding door arrangement, which building sliding
door arrangement comprises guide rails that are arranged for guiding the at least
one door section during a movement operation between a closed position and an open
position, and vice versa, wherein movement of said at least one door section is relative
to the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement, wherein said at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement propagates along at least part of the
movement operation direction of the at least one door section when the at least one
door section is in its closed position, wherein the method comprising the steps of,
arranging and attaching a flocked section to form part of the sealing portion between
the at least one door section and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement.
[0031] In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the method of arranging a sealing portion
comprising, arranging said flocked section to form part of a sealing portion between
at least one lateral edge portion of the at least one door section and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement, wherein the lateral edge portion propagate
along the movement operation direction. According to a particularly preferred embodiment,
the method comprising, arranging the flocked section between the at least one door
section and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement in order to obtain
an additional sealing effect in the closed position.
[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the method of arranging a sealing portion
comprising, arranging the flocked section on the at least one door section and/or
the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement. In a particularly preferred
embodiment the method comprising, arranging the flocked section on at least one sealing
element which is provided to form part of the at least one door section and/or the
at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement.
[0033] Yet another embodiment of the invention, regarding to the method for arranging a
sealing portion between at least one door section and at least one part of a fixed
structure arrangement for a building sliding door arrangement, comprising the initial
step of removing a sealing of any kind attached to the building sliding door arrangement
between the at least one door section and the at least one part of the fixed structure
arrangement for purpose of sealing replacement. The replacement of the sealing, in
order to provide a sealing element with a flocked section forming part of a sealing
portion, makes it possible to equip existing sliding door arrangements with an solution
in accordance with the invention. This is an economically and simple way of providing
existing sliding door arrangements with a proper weather protection and at the same
time keeping the operation properties maintained or improved.
Brief description of the drawings
[0034] Currently preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in
more detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0035] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an overhead building sliding door arrangement,
in a closed position.
[0036] Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a building roller door arrangement, in
an open position.
[0037] Fig. 3a is a schematic view of a building sideway sliding door arrangement, in an
partially open position.
[0038] Fig. 3b is a schematic view of an alternative embodiment of a building sideway sliding
door arrangement, in an partially open position.
[0039] Figs. 4a-4f are cross sectional views taken from section IV-IV in Fig. 1, showing
different embodiments according to the invention.
[0040] Figs. 5 is a cross sectional view taken from the section V-V in Fig. 2, showing an
alternative embodiment according to the invention.
[0041] Fig. 6 is a cross sectional view taken from the section VI-VI in Figs. 3a and 3b,
showing an alternative embodiment according to the invention.
[0042] Fig. 7 is schematic perspective view of a sealing portion arranged as a belt device
extending along the door section of the building sliding door arrangement.
Detailed description of the drawings
[0043] Referring now to Figs. 1-3b, wherein a building sliding door arrangement comprises
guide rails 3; 103; 203; 303 that are arranged for guiding at least one door section
5; 105; 205; 305 during a movement operation between a closed position and an open
position, and vice versa, wherein movement of said at least one door section 5; 105;
205; 305 is relative to at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement 7; 107;
207; 307, wherein said at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 7; 107;
207; 307 propagates along at least part of the movement operation direction of the
at least one door section 5; 105; 205; 305 when the at least one door section 5; 105;
205; 305 is in its closed position. Further, the building sliding door arrangement
1; 101; 201; 301 comprises a flocked section 9; 109; 209; 309 that is arranged to
form part of a sealing portion between the at least one door section 5; 105; 205;
305 and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 7; 107; 207; 307.
[0044] Figs. 1-3b shows a selection of different building sliding door arrangements 1; 101;
201; 301, wherein Fig. 1 shows a overhead door 1, Fig. 2 shows a roller door 101 with
a flexible door section and Figs. 3a-b shows two different sideway sliding doors 201;
301. Building sliding door arrangements 1; 101; 201; 301 of the type exemplified by
Figs. 1-3b may be provided as manually operated doors as well as machinery installations.
It generally shall be noted that vertically or horizontally operated doors, provided
with a plurality of foldable door sections, slidable arranged in guide rails, which
door sections in the open position of the door arrangement are gathered together at
one side, or two sides, of the opening bay, are examples of building sliding door
arrangement according to the invention.
[0045] The building sliding door arrangement 1 shown in Fig. 1 illustrates an essentially
conventional overhead sliding door consisting of a plurality of door sections 5, which
are hingedly joined together along horizontal pivot elements 11. The number of door
sections depends on the height of the door opening for which the overhead sliding
door 1 is intended. At each one of the vertical side edges of the door opening, at
least one part of a fixed structure arrangement 7 extends, which is partly provided
as a vertical guide rail portion 3. The door sections 5 are connected with and guided
by the guide rails 3 via runners 13, which preferably are rollers disposed in said
rails, said rollers 13 being mounted on shafts attached to the door sections 5. The
weight of the door arrangement 1 is balanced by means of a balancing spring.
[0046] The sliding door arrangement 1 according to Figs. 1 and 4a-4f further comprises a
flocked section 9 arranged between the door sections 5 and the at least one part of
the fixed structure arrangement 7, which partly forms the guide rail 3. The flocked
section 9 is arranged to form part of a sealing portion between the door sections
5 and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 7. Said sealing portion
is arranged to extend in the operation direction of the door sections 5 when moved
between a closed position and an open position, and vice versa.
[0047] According to one embodiment of the overhead sliding door, shown in Fig. 4a-4f in
a cross sectional view on the line IV-IV in Fig. 1, the at least one part of the fixed
structure arrangement 7 is arranged as one in the operation direction of the door
extending profiled element, which having a configuration allowing it to be applied
against the side portion of the door opening.
[0048] With reference to Figs. 4a-4f examples of different embodiments regarding the arrangement
of the flocked section 9 for overhead doors 1 according to Fig. 1 will be described
below. Figs. 4a-4b shows a sealing element 15, preferably made of a rubber like material,
such as EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or TPE (ThermoPlastic Elastomer),
which sealing element 15 is provided to form part of the at least one part of the
fixed structure arrangement 7. The sealing element 15 according to Figs. 4a-4b is
provided with an engagement portion 17 and a lip portion 19. According to one preferred
embodiment shown in Fig. 4a-4b, said engagement portion 17 is U-shaped, which gives
the possibility of attaching the sealing element 15 by means of a gripping force to
the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 7. The lip portion 19 of
the sealing element 15 is arranged to be brought into contact with the door sections
5 in at least the closed position of the door arrangement 1.
[0049] A flocked section 9, as seen in Fig. 4a, is in one preferred embodiment attached
to the lip portion 19 of the sealing element 15 to form part of the sealing portion
between the door sections 5 and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement
7. Thus, the flocked section 9 forms an interface between the movable door sections
5 and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 7. Fig. 4b shows an
alternative embodiment of the invention, there the flocked section 9 is attached to
the door sections 5, instead of the sealing element 15 as described above for the
door arrangement 1 according to figure 4a.
[0050] Now referring to Figs. 4c and 4d, wherein an alternative embodiment of the overhead
sliding door arrangement 1 is obtained by attaching the sealing element 15 to form
part of at least one door section 5. The engagement portion 17, according to the sealing
element 15 shown in Figs. 4c-4d, is formed as a plan surface and attached to the door
sections 5 by means of for instance a clamping holder forming part of a door section
5. In a similar way as for the embodiment shown in Fig. 4a, the flocked section 9,
as shown in Fig. 4c, is attached to the sealing element 15 that is arranged as a part
of the door sections 5 and in a similar way as for the embodiment shown in Fig. 4b,
the flocked section 9, as shown in Fig. 4d, is attached to the at least one part of
the fixed structure arrangement 7.
[0051] Additionally alternative embodiments for the arrangement of the flocked section 9
as a part of a sealing portion for an overhead sliding door arrangement 1 is shown
in Figs. 4e-4f. According to Fig. 4e, the flocked section 9 is provided on a tube
sealing which is attached to, and forming part of, the at least one part of the fixed
structure arrangement 7, wherein the flocked section 9 forming part of a sealing portion
that interfere with the door sections 5 at least in the closed position of the door
arrangement 1. According to Fig. 4f, the flocked section 9 is provided on a tube sealing
which is attached to, and forming part of, at least one part of a door section 5,
wherein a sealing portion that interfere with the at least one part of the fixed structure
arrangement 7 is obtained, at least in the closed position of the door arrangement
1. It is understood that the flocked section 9, in alternative embodiments, may be
attached to the door sections 5 and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement
7 respectively.
[0052] Different arrangements of a sealing portion, at least partly provided with a flocked
section 109; 209; 309, may be supplied in a similar way, as described above, for roller
door arrangements 101 and sideway sliding door arrangements 201; 301. Examples of
such arrangements of sealing portions, at least partly provided with a flocked section
109; 209; 309, will now be described below.
[0053] Referring now to Figs. 2 and 5, wherein a roller door arrangement 101 comprises a
flexible door section 105, wound on a winding roller 121 which is mounted rotatably
at the door opening. The roller door arrangement 101 is provided with operation members
123, manually or machinery operated, for applying a force on the flexible door section
105, to enable the flexible door section 105 to be movable between a closed position
and an open position. The lateral portions of the flexible door section is provided
with a protruding portion 125 adapted for being guided by a guide channel 103 and
holding the flexible door section 105 between the guide channels 103. The guide channels
103 forms part of at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement 107 which is
attached to the building. Further, the guide channel 103 is provided with a feed track
127, which is arranged for a lead-through of the flexible door section 105 from the
guide channel 103.
[0054] The exemplified roller door arrangement 101 according to Fig 2. has a flexible door
section 105 that is held substantially stretched between the guide channels 103. The
flexible door section 105 has at least one slit 129 extending in the longitudinal
direction of the flexible door section 105. The slit 129 is provided with a reconnectable
link portion 131, said reconnectable link portion 131 being adapted to engage the
door leaf slit 129 and disengage when exposed to impact exceeding a threshold value.
For a person skilled in the art, it is realized that a roller door arrangement 101
in accordance with the abovementioned example only represent one specific design among
several different ways of providing a roller door. For instance the roller door may
be designed as a lamella roller door.
[0055] Referring now to Fig. 5 that shows a cross sectional view on the line V-V in Fig.
2, at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement 107 is provided with one sealing
element 115 extending along each side of the flexible door section 105. The sealing
elements 115 having a lip portion 119 arranged in sealing contact with the flexible
door section 105. A flocked section 109 forming part of a sealing portion between
the sealing element 115 and the flexible door section 105, wherein the flocked section
109 is attached to the sealing element 115. It is understood that the flocked section
109 as well may be attached to the flexible door section 105 with the same functionality
kept. Further, it shall be noted that alternative roller door arrangements 101 may
be arranged with only one sealing element 115 extending along one side of the flexible
door section 105. The sealing element 115 may in yet an alternative embodiment be
attached to the flexible door section 105, wherein the lip portion 119 of the sealing
element 115 will be arranged in sealing contact with at least one part of the fixed
structure arrangement 107.
[0056] Referring now to Figs. 3a and 6, wherein a sideway sliding door arrangement 201 comprising
a plurality of door sections 205, which are hingedly joined together along vertical
pivot elements 211. The number of door sections depends on the width of the door opening
for which the sideway sliding door arrangement 201 is intended. At each one of the
horizontal top side edge and bottom side edge respectively of the door opening, a
horizontal guide rail portion 203 extends, even though it is possible to arrange such
a sideway sliding door arrangement 201 with only one guide rail 203 arranged at the
horizontal top edge. Further, the door sections 205 is connected with and guided by
the guide rails 203 via runners 213, which preferably are rollers disposed in contact
with said rails 203, said rollers 213 being mounted on shafts attached to the door
sections 205. The guide rail 203 forming part of at least one part of a fixed structure
arrangement 207.
[0057] Fig. 3b shows an alternative design of a sideway sliding door arrangement 301 which
is provided with one single rigid door section 305. The door section 305 is moved
across the door opening when brought between its open position and closed position.
As in the case with the sideway sliding door arrangement 201 shown in Fig. 3a, the
door arrangement 301 according to Fig. 3b has guide rail portions 303 which extends
horizontal at each one of the horizontal top side edge and bottom side edge of the
door opening, even though it is possible to arrange such a sideway sliding door arrangement
301 with only one guide rail 303 arranged at the horizontal top edge. The door section
is guided by the guide rails 303 via runners 313, which preferably are rollers disposed
in said rails 303, said rollers 313 being mounted on shafts attached to the door section.
[0058] An alternative embodiment of the building sliding door arrangement, not shown, may
be provided with one single rigid door section to be operated in the vertical direction,
wherein the door section is guided by vertically arranged guide rails via runners.
[0059] Referring now to Fig. 6, wherein a cross sectional view on the line VI-VI in Fig.
3a and 3b shows a flocked section 209; 309 that is arranged to form part of a sealing
portion between the at least one sliding door section 205; 305 and the building 207;
307. According to one embodiment, the flocked section 209; 309 is attached to a sealing
element 215; 315 that is provided between the at least one slidable door section 205;
305 and the building 207; 307, wherein the sealing element 215; 315 is attached to
the building 207; 307.
[0060] In accordance with the previous described embodiments of the invention, the flocked
section 209; 309 may be provided either on the sealing element 215; 315 or the at
least one door section 205; 305 in the case of the sideway slidable door 201; 301.
Likewise, the sealing element 215; 315 may be provided on either the at least one
slidable door section 205; 315 or the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement
207; 307, which in the case of the slidable door arrangement 201; 301 is provided
as a part of the building or any structure attached to the building.
[0061] Fig. 7 shows an alternative embodiment, with regard to the attachment of the flocked
section 409 to the door section 405. The flocked section 409 shown in Fig. 7 is arranged
on a belt 433, which is attached between the door section 405 and the at least one
part of the fixed structure arrangement 407, wherein the belt 433 extending along
the sliding direction of the door arrangement. The belt 433 is preferably attached
to the door section 405 by means of attachment points spaced along the edge elongating
in the operation direction of the door arrangement, and is consequently loose between
these attachment points. In one preferred embodiment according to Fig 7, the belt
433 is attached at the top and the bottom of the door section 405, for instance by
means of screwing or riveting.
[0062] The flocked section, in accordance to the abovementioned embodiments, may be provided
as a tape device intended to be attached to either the at least one door section or
the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement. In alternative embodiments,
the flocked section may be provided in a plurality of ways. For instance, the fiber
material forming the flocked section may be provided directly attached to the at least
one door section or the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement, for
instance by means of an adhesive. Further, the flocked section may either be arranged
as a continues elongating part or arranged as a plurality of spaced parts extending
in the operation direction of the sliding door arrangement.
[0063] The sealing element, in accordance to some of the embodiments above, is preferably
made of a rubber like material, such as EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or
TPE (ThermoPlastic Elastomer).
[0064] According to all the abovementioned embodiments, the expression "the at least one
part of the fixed structure arrangement" applies to either a part of the building
or any structure attached to the building.
[0065] Further, it shall be noted that the method used for the attachment of the sealing
element to the building sliding door arrangement is not essential for the invention
and may be performed in a plurality of known manners.
[0066] According to all the above mentioned embodiments the expression "flocked section"
applies to a portion coated with short cut fibers or fiber flocks.
[0067] Additionally, a person skilled in the art realize that one embodiment may be provided
with a flocked section attached to the at least one door section and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement respectively.
[0068] It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the various embodiments
described above and shown in the accompanying figures, but that many other variants
may still be envisaged.
1. A building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301), which comprises guide rails
(3; 103; 203; 303) that are arranged for guiding at least one door section (5; 105;
205; 305; 405) during a movement operation between a closed position and an open position,
and vice versa, wherein movement of said at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305;
405) is relative to at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207;
307; 407), wherein said at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107;
207; 307; 407) propagates along at least part of the movement operation direction
of the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) when the at least one door
section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) is in its closed position,
characterized in that a flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) is arranged to form part of a sealing portion
between the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and the at least one
part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407).
2. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to claim 1, wherein
said flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) forms part of a sealing portion between
at least one lateral edge portion of the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305;
405) and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307;
407), wherein the lateral edge portion propagate along the movement operation direction.
3. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
the sealing portion between the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405)
and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407)
is arranged to provide an additional sealing effect in the closed position.
4. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
above, wherein at least one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315) is provided to form
part of the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and/or the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407).
5. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
1-3, wherein at least one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315) is attached to the at
least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405).
6. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
1-3, wherein at least one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315) is attached to the at
least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407).
7. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
4-6, wherein the flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) is attached to the at least
one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315).
8. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
4-7, wherein the at least one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315) is arranged substantially
in a vertical direction.
9. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
above, wherein the building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) is an overhead
door arrangement.
10. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
4-9, wherein the sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315) is provided as a lip sealing.
11. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
above, wherein the flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) is applied on a carrier
structure, which is attached to the building sliding door arrangement(1; 101; 201;
301).
12. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to claim 11, wherein
the carrier structure is a tape device.
13. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims
above, wherein the flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) comprises at least one
of the fiber materials from the group of nylons, polyesters, polyamides, polyacrylonitrile,
polyethylene, polypropylen, Nomex®, Aramid, Isovyl®, cotton, wool, vicose rayon, cellulose
triacetate, Lyocell®.
14. Building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to claim 13, wherein
said fiber materials are attached by means of an adhesive in order to obtain the flocked
section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409).
15. Use of a sealing portion arranged between at least one door section (5; 105; 205;
305; 405) and at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement for a building sliding
door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) according to any one of the claims 1-14.
16. Method for arranging a sealing portion between at least one door section (5; 105;
205; 305; 405) and at least one part of a fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207;
307; 407) for a building sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301), which building
sliding door arrangement (1; 101; 201; 301) comprises guide rails that are arranged
for guiding the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) during a movement
operation between a closed position and an open position, and vice versa, wherein
movement of said at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) is relative to
the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407),
wherein said at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307;
407) propagates along at least part of the movement operation direction of the at
least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) when the at least one door section
(5; 105; 205; 305; 405) is in its closed position, wherein the method comprising the
steps of:
arranging and
attaching a flocked section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) to form part of the sealing portion
between the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and the at least one
part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407).
17. Method according to claim 16 further comprising, arranging said flocked section (9;
109; 209; 309; 409) to form part of a sealing portion between at least one lateral
edge portion of the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and the at least
one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407), wherein the lateral
edge portion propagate along the movement operation direction.
18. Method according to any one of claims 16-17 further comprising, arranging the flocked
section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) between the at least one door section (5; 105; 205;
305; 405) and the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207;
307; 407), in order to obtain an additional sealing effect in the closed position.
19. Method according to any one of claims 16-18 further comprising, arranging the flocked
section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) on the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305;
405) and/or the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207;
307; 407).
20. Method according to any one of claims 16-19 further comprising, arranging the flocked
section (9; 109; 209; 309; 409) on at least one sealing element (15; 115; 215; 315)
which is provided to form part of the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305;
405) and/or the at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207;
307; 407).
21. Method according to any one of claims 16-20 further comprising an initial step of,
removing a sealing of any kind attached to the building sliding door arrangement (1;
101; 201; 301) between the at least one door section (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and the
at least one part of the fixed structure arrangement (7; 107; 207; 307; 407) for purpose
of sealing replacement.