Storm protection system
A protection system for an opening of a building is provided. The system includes a pair of side rails where the pair of side rails each has a pair of offset elongated protrusions contained within a cavity of the side rails. Further, at least one slat extending between the pair of side rails, the slat adapted to connect with the pair of offset protrusions within the side rails. In most embodiments, a plurality of slats are provided to roll up when not in use. A clip is connected to a distal end of the slat, the slat adapted to directly connect to the offset elongated protrusions contained within the cavity of the side rails.
1. A protection system for installation to a structure to extend over an opening, comprising:
a pair of rails adapted to secure to the structure proximate opposite extending side edges of the opening, wherein each rail has a length extending in a vertical direction and a width extending in a horizontal direction;
each of said rails including inner and outer spaced walls separated by an end wall to define a cavity facing the opening;
a pair of protuberances projecting from said inner and outer spaced walls within said cavity, said protuberances each having side and end surfaces, said protuberances being offset with respect to each other along the width of the rail;
a plurality of slats supported between said rails by clips attached to opposite ends of each of said slats, said clips being received within said rails;
each of said clips having a linear portion extending from said slat between said end surfaces of said protuberances, said clips each further having first and second offset portions extending from said linear portion; and
a pair of side surfaces of said offset portions of said clips opposing and displacing relative a pair of said side surfaces of said protuberances in a continuous sliding contact, said linear portion displacing relative said end surfaces of said protuberances to permit said slats and clips to convert said slats between a first extended and covering position between said rails overlaying the opening and a second retracted position from said rails revealing the opening and in which said slats are supported away from the opening.
2. The protection system of claim 1 , said offset extending portions of said clips and supporting side surfaces of said protuberances each further comprising angled surfaces.
3. The protection system of claim 1 , said extending portions of said clips further comprising tab edges, said supporting side and end surfaces of said protuberances having hook portions opposing said tab edges of said extending portions of said clips.
4. The protection system of claim 1 , said slats each further comprising an arcuate cross sectional profile, said slats along with said clips nestling one atop another when said slats are in a rolled-up position.
5. The protection system of claim 1 , said rails each further comprising a second cavity adapted to receive a fastener to secure the rail to the building.
6. The protection system of claim 5 , further comprising an opening in said second cavity over which is installed a cap.
7. The protection system of claim 6 , further comprising a second fastener adapted to extend through an interior wall in each of said rails separating said cavities and engaging a portion of said cap connected to said second cavity.
8. The protection system of claim 7 , said cap further comprising an elongated leg.
9. The protection system of claim 8 , said second fastener further comprising a screw extending through said elongated leg.
10. A protection system for installation to a structure to extend over a structural opening, comprising:
a pair of rails adapted to secure to the structure proximate opposite extending side edges of the opening, wherein each rail has a length extending in a vertical direction and a width extending in a horizontal direction;
each of said rails including inner and outer spaced walk separated by an end wall to define an accessible cavity;
a pair of protuberances projecting from said inner and outer spaced walls within said cavity, said protuberances each having angled side surfaces and an end surface, said protuberances being offset with respect to each other along the width of the rail;
a plurality of slats supported between said rails by clips attached to opposite ends of each of said slats, said cups being received within said rails;
each of said clips having a linear portion extending from said slat between said end surfaces of said protuberances, said cups each further having first and second offset portions extending from said linear portion; and
a pair of angled side surfaces of said offset portions of said clips opposing and displacing relative a pair of said angled side surfaces of said protuberances in a continuous sliding contact, said linear portion concurrently displacing relative said end surfaces of said protuberances to permit said slats and clips to convert said slats between a first extended and covering position between said rails overlaying the opening and a second retracted position from said rails revealing the opening and in which said slats are supported away from the opening.
11. A protection system for installation to a structure to extend over a structural opening, comprising:
a pair of rails adapted to secure to the structure proximate opposite extending side edges of the opening, wherein each rail has a length extending in a vertical direction and a width extending in a horizontal direction;
each of said rails including inner and outer spaced walls separated by an end wall to define a cavity facing the opening;
a pair of protuberances projecting from said inner and outer spaced walls within said cavity, said protuberances each having side surfaces and an end extending hook defining at least one end surface, said protuberances being offset with respect to each other along the width of the rail;
a plurality of slats supported between said rails by dips attached to opposite ends of each of said slats, said clips being received within said rails;
each of said clips having a linear portion extending from said slat between said end surfaces of said protuberances, said clips each further having first and second offset portions extending from said linear portion, said dips further including tab edges extending from said offset portions and opposing said end extending hooks of said protuberances; and
a pair of side surfaces of said offset portions of said dips opposing and displacing relative a pair of said side surfaces of said protuberances and said hook end surfaces in a continuous skiing contact, said linear portion concurrently displacing relative said protuberances to permit said slats and dips to convert said slats between a first extended and covering position between said rails overlaying the opening and a second retracted position from said rails revealing the opening and in which said slats are supported away from the opening.