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Publication number: EP1146192A2
Authority: EP; European Patent Office
Prior art keywords: profile; threshold; fastening members; threshold according; embodied
Prior art date: 2000-04-12
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.): Granted

Application number

EP01201343A

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EP1146192A3 (de

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Christiaan Maria Albertus Ter Beek

Johan Hugo Kapteijn

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Stichting Stimulans Veilig Wonen

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Stichting Stimulans Veilig Wonen

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2000-04-12

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2001-04-12

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2001-10-17

2001-04-12 Application filed by Stichting Stimulans Veilig Wonen filed Critical Stichting Stimulans Veilig Wonen

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2002-09-18 Publication of EP1146192A3 publication Critical patent/EP1146192A3/de

2007-08-29 Application granted granted Critical

2007-08-29 Publication of EP1146192B1 publication Critical patent/EP1146192B1/de

2021-04-12 Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/56—Fastening frames to the border of openings or to similar contiguous frames
- E06B1/60—Fastening frames to the border of openings or to similar contiguous frames by mechanical means, e.g. anchoring means
- E06B1/6092—Fastening door frames to the floor or ceiling; Jamb feet; Cross members uniting the jamb feet
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/70—Sills; Thresholds

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the invention relates to a threshold suitable for use in homes and business accommodations, widthways embodied with a slightly arched profile, and at the ends in the longitudinal direction of the profile with attachable fastening members for mounting the threshold.
Such a threshold can be crossed without significant problems even if the person is sitting in a wheelchair or using a walking aid with wheels.
US-A 3,014,253 discloses a threshold, widthways embodied with a slightly arched profile, using at the ends in the longitudinal direction of the profile attachable fastening members for mounting the threshold. Said fastening. members are fastened to a doorframe by means of screws. In order to conceal the portion of the fastening member mounted on the doorframe, the same is finished by applying some timbering to the doorframe.
US-A-3,667,192 also discloses such a threshold.
the fastening members of the threshold known from this publication are embodied as clamps that are slidable in the longitudinal direction and can be fastened to the ends of the profile of the threshold and subsequently driven into the doorframe.
the fastening members remain out of sight; however, one drawback is that the dimensions of the threshold are required to be in exact conformity with the doorframe in which it is to be fitted while, as in US-A 3,014,253, the doorframe incurs noticeable damage.
US-A 3,778,931 relates to a threshold widthways embodied with a slightly arched profile and at the ends in the longitudinal direction of the profile with attachable fastening members formed such that they extend under the doorjambs and are fastened thereto at both sides of said doorframe by means of screw fastenings. This requires very exact dimensioning of the threshold while also making mounting of the threshold very complicated.
One object of the invention is to provide a threshold as referred to in the preamble that forms a suitable transition between rooms having different floors, involving different floor conditions. Examples of these are carpeting, tiles, parquet, concrete, etc.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a threshold that is suitable to bridge differences in level between adjacent rooms, that can tolerate a load while retaining its shape, is anti-slip, and in addition makes a pleasing design possible.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a threshold that is a simple to manufacture and that can be mounted quickly and at low-costs, while mounting does not cause any damage to the doorframe such as to be visible after the threshold is removed.
the threshold according to the invention is characterized in that the fastening members are designed for fastening to an underground. For one thing, this provides a simple manner of mounting the threshold according to the invention, without causing permanent damage to the doorframe.
the profile is preferably embodied such as to have a substantially flat topside, and sides that widthways slope downwards from the topside.
the topside of the profile In order to promote the safe use of the threshold, it is desirable for the topside of the profile to be furnished with an anti-slip provision, such as ridges or projections.
the profile and the fastening members are embodied with engaging projections and recesses or grooves for slidably receiving the projections.
a suitable embodiment of the threshold is characterized in that the fastening members are equipped to be fastened to an underground with the aid of screws, nails or similar means.
the threshold is characterized in that the same comprises cover plates to conceal the fastening members and the transition area between the fastening members and the profile. This complies with the aesthetic objective of the invention, so as to provide a pleasing product.
the cover plates are preferably provided with projections that can be arranged around rims of the fastening members for the realization of a snap-on connection.
a threshold 1 is shown, suspended between the jambs 2 of a doorframe. In the mounted position, the threshold 1 will be lowered onto the underground 3.
the threshold 1 according to the invention is characterized in that widthways it is embodied with a slightly arched profile 4, as is clearly shown in Figure 2.
fastening members 5,6 are provided to be coupled with the profile 4, which fastening members serve for fastening the threshold 1 to the underground 3.
the profile 4 is embodied with a substantially flat topside 7 (see Figure 2) with widthways, from the topside downward sloping sides 8 and 9.
Figure 2 further clearly shows that at the topside 7, the profile 4 is furnished with an anti-slip provision, being in the case illustrated a series of ridges.
the profile 4, as well as the fastening members 5,6, is embodied with engaging projections 10 and recesses or grooves 11 for slidably receiving the projections 10.
the projections 10 are provided on the fastening members 5,6, and to engage these, the profile 4 is provided with grooves 11.
the projections may also be provided on the profile, and the grooves or recesses may be provided in the fastening members.
Figure 2 further shows that the fastening members 5,6 are embodied with recesses 12, which serve for fastening the fastening members 5,6 to the underground 3 with the aid of screws, nails or similar means.
Figure 3 shows the manner in which this may be accomplished.
Figure 4 subsequently shows the threshold 1 in the mounted condition wherein all that remains to be done is to fit a cover plate 13 at the two ends 4', 4'', to conceal the fastening members 5,6 and the transition area between the fastening members 5,6 and the profile 4.
the cover plates are slidable in the longitudinal direction of the profile 4 in order to allow them to abut closely to the jambs 2.
cover plates 13 are provided with projections (not shown) that can be arranged around rims of the fastening members 5,6 for the realization of a snap-on connection.
the threshold according to the invention has substantially been developed to replace thresholds in existing homes in order to create a safe living environment
the threshold according to the invention may also be applied in new building projects when a threshold is required between two rooms because of, for example, a difference in level or because the floors have different finishes.
the threshold according to the invention is characterized by a particularly fine design and the possibility of bridging differences in level between adjacent rooms of up to approximately 30 mm.
the threshold according to the invention can be mounted within ten minutes. With the threshold according to the invention many accidents in the living and working environment may be avoided. The majority of accidents people are involved in are known to be accidents in the domestic environment.
a particularly suitable embodiment of the threshold according to the invention that can be manufactured at low costs is one in which the profile is made of anodized aluminium. Embodying the profile with an anti-slip provision in the form of projections or ridges as described above, moreover strengthens the profile. Apart from the arching profile providing a safe transition between floors, it is also possible to mount the threshold according to the invention such as to incline slightly in order to bridge differences in levels between said floors.

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EP01201343A 2000-04-12 2001-04-12 Türschwelle Expired - Lifetime EP1146192B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
NL1014920A NL1014920C2 (nl)	2000-04-12	2000-04-12	Drempel.
NL1014920		2000-04-12

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EP1146192A2 true EP1146192A2 (de)	2001-10-17
EP1146192A3 EP1146192A3 (de)	2002-09-18
EP1146192B1 EP1146192B1 (de)	2007-08-29

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EP (1)	EP1146192B1 (de)
AT (1)	ATE371796T1 (de)
DE (1)	DE60130163D1 (de)
NL (1)	NL1014920C2 (de)

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2000
- 2000-04-12 NL NL1014920A patent/NL1014920C2/nl not_active IP Right Cessation
2001
- 2001-04-12 DE DE60130163T patent/DE60130163D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-04-12 EP EP01201343A patent/EP1146192B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-04-12 AT AT01201343T patent/ATE371796T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation

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ATE371796T1 (de)	2007-09-15
NL1014920C2 (nl)	2001-10-19
EP1146192B1 (de)	2007-08-29
EP1146192A3 (de)	2002-09-18

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