Walter Albert Tillit Jr.
Engineering at 36 St, Miami, FL
License number
Louisiana PE.0030332
Issued Date
Sep 10, 2002
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Structural Engineer
Address
Address
6355 NW 36Th St APT 305, Miami, FL 33166
Professional information
Deployable And Stackable Accordion Shutter System
US Patent:
5957185, Sep 28, 1999
Filed:
Jan 28, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/790231
Inventors:
Jeffry T. Robinson - Davie FL
Walter A. Tillit - Miami Springs FL
Walter A. Tillit - Miami Springs FL
International Classification:
E05D 1500
US Classification:
160183
Abstract:
A novel deployable and stackable accordion shutter system includes an overhead header presenting a track and a laterally disposed abutment surface. The system includes a plurality of trolley supported shutter members which are rotatable about a vertical axis adjacent one edge portion thereof. The system further includes a sill having a guide slot which is disposed beneath the track in alignment therewith. The sill also has an abutment surface disposed in alignment with the abutment surface of the header. The shutter members carry abutment contacting elements disposed for coming into contact with the abutment surfaces to rigidify the structure when the shutter system is deployed. Additional abutment surfaces are provided adjacent the edge of the shutter which is supported by the trolley for further strength. The shutter members are specially configured to facilitate close stacking of the system. In addition, a specially configured washer is provided again for the purpose of facilitating close stacking of the system when it is not deployed.