Shutter assembly

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1998-01-16

1999-07-20

Kent, Christopher

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Louvered panel

525862, 403331, 403363, 403383, 454221, E06B 708

Patent

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059242558

ABSTRACT:
A shutter assembly which includes separate top and bottom portions and intermediate slatted portions. The top and bottom portions both include right and left side flanges which include inner and outer channels. Likewise the slatted portion includes a right and left sides which include right and left channels which align with the inner channels on the top and bottom members. Right and left side rails snap fit into the three sections holding them together. The inner wall of the rails snap into the inner channels and the channel in the slatted portion. The inner walls of the side rails include upper arcuate lips that extend over the top edges of the side walls of the top, bottom and slatted sections. The outer wall of each rail includes an L-shaped projection which fits within the outer channels in the flanges. The shutter can be adjusted by removing sections of the slatted portions along pre-formed score lines and then cutting rails to the desired size. Shutters are then assembled and mounted to a building surface. The inner and outer channels prevent the flanges from spreading out, and standing ribs keep the rail from collapsing when screwing down, providing a natural appearance. The configuration of the inner channels facilitates the ease of assembly.

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