SLIP FIT GUIDE
In one embodiment, a guide system includes a first member configured to be fixed to a structure. A coupling element is fixed to the first member. A second member is moveable relative to the first member. The second member is configured to receive the coupling element to couple the first member to the second member. There is a channel between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a closure.
1 . A wind lock, comprising:
a body;
a first aperture formed through the body configured to receive a first rod of a closure;
a second aperture formed through the body configured to receive a second rod of the closure; and
a plurality of flanges protruding from the body, wherein a first pair of the plurality of flanges protrudes from opposite sides of the body and is in-line with the first aperture and a second pair of the plurality of flanges protrudes from opposite sides of the body and is in-line with the second aperture.
2 . The wind lock of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of the plurality of flanges, comprises:
a first flange formed on a first side of the body; and
a second flange formed on a second side of the body, wherein the second side is opposite the first side and the first aperture is between the first flange and the second flange.
3 . The wind lock of claim 2 , wherein the second pair of the plurality of flanges comprises:
a third flange formed on the first side of the body; and
a fourth flange formed on the second side of the body, wherein the second aperture is between the third flange and the fourth flange.
4 . The wind lock of claim 3 , wherein a first space is formed between the first flange and the third flange and a second space is formed between the second flange and the fourth flange.
5 . The wind lock of claim 1 , wherein a respective end of each one of the plurality of flanges is tapered as the each one of the plurality of flanges extends away from the body.
6 . The wind lock of claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of flanges, comprises:
an end wall;
an outer wall positioned at an outer angle relative to a first end of the end wall; and
an inner wall positioned at an inner angle relative to a second end of the end wall.
7 . The wind lock of claim 6 , wherein the inner angle is equal to or greater than the outer angle.
8 . The wind lock of claim 6 , wherein the inner angle is less than or equal to the outer angle.
9 . The wind lock of claim 6 , wherein the inner angle and the outer angle are about 70 degrees to 120 degrees.
10 . A wind lock, comprising:
a body;
a first aperture formed through the body configured to receive a first rod of a closure;
a second aperture formed through the body configured to receive a second rod of the closure; and
a pair of flanges extending from opposing sides of the body.
11 . The wind lock of claim 10 , wherein the pair of flanges, comprises:
a first flange extending from a first side of the body; and
a second flange extending from a second side of the body, wherein the first side is opposite the second side.
12 . The wind lock of claim 10 , wherein each flange of the pair of flanges is tapered as the each flange extends away from the body.
13 . A closure system, comprising:
a hood;
a flexible closure to obscure an opening and configured to be rolled into the hood when the flexible closure is in an open position, the flexible closure comprising:
a plurality of rods in a first direction; and
a plurality of ties coupled to the plurality of rods in a second direction that is transverse the first direction; and
at least one wind lock coupled to at least one of the plurality of rods, wherein the at least one wind lock comprises:
a plurality of flanges, wherein spaces between the plurality of rods receive a flange of the plurality of flanges when the flexible closure is rolled in the hood in the open position.
14 . The closure system of claim 13 , wherein the at least one wind lock, further comprises:
a body, wherein the plurality of flanges protrude away from opposite sides of the body, wherein each one of the plurality of flanges has a tapered end;
a first aperture formed through the body configured to receive a first rod of the plurality of rods of the flexible closure; and
a second aperture formed through the body configured to receive a second rod of the plurality of rods of the flexible closure.
15 . The closure system of claim 14 , wherein the plurality of flanges, comprises:
a first pair of the plurality of flanges, comprising:
a first flange formed on a first side of the body; and
a second flange formed on a second side of the body, wherein the second side is opposite the first side and the first aperture is between the first flange and the second flange; and
a second pair of the plurality of flanges, comprising:
a third flange formed on the first side of the body; and
a fourth flange formed on the second side of the body, wherein the second aperture is between the third flange and the fourth flange.
16 . The closure system of claim 15 , wherein a first space is formed between the first flange and the third flange and a second space is formed between the second flange and the fourth flange.
17 . The closure system of claim 16 , wherein the first space or the second space is adapted to receive a rod of the plurality of rods of a subjacent layer when the flexible closure is coiled about itself.
18 . The closure system of claim 14 , wherein at least one flange of the plurality of flanges fits between adjacent rods of the plurality of rods of a subjacent layer when the flexible closure is coiled about itself.
19 . The closure system of claim 14 , wherein the plurality of flanges are tapered as the plurality of flanges extend away from the body.
20 . The closure system of claim 14 , wherein the first rod is coupled to the first aperture and the second rod is coupled to the second aperture via at least one of: welding, bending an end of the first rod or the second rod, mushrooming an end of the first rod or the second rod, or an adhesive.