EP1403461A1 - Atmungsfähiger Flügelrahmen - Google Patents

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EP1403461A1
EP1403461A1 EP03291671A EP03291671A EP1403461A1 EP 1403461 A1 EP1403461 A1 EP 1403461A1 EP 03291671 A EP03291671 A EP 03291671A EP 03291671 A EP03291671 A EP 03291671A EP 1403461 A1 EP1403461 A1 EP 1403461A1
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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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/54—Fixing of glass panes or like plates
    • E06B3/64—Fixing of more than one pane to a frame
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0665—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom on wheels with fixed axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0686—Tracks
    • 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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/04—Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
    • E06B3/06—Single frames
    • E06B3/24—Single frames specially adapted for double glazing
    • 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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/677—Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes ; Equilibration of inside and outside pressure; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/10—Additional functions
    • E05Y2800/12—Sealing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/132—Doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/148—Windows
    • 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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/04—Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
    • E06B3/263—Frames with special provision for insulation
    • E06B3/26347—Frames with special provision for insulation specially adapted for sliding doors or windows

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  • the present invention relates to a double-glazed sash frame, provided with means allowing the existing air space, trapped between the two independent parallel windows that form this glazing, to be put into permanent relationship and in equilibrium with each other. pressures with the external atmosphere, in particular to avoid condensation phenomena or other phenomena on the faces of the windows opposite, these means being also arranged, because these two panes are not connected directly to each other to form a sealed and sealed unitary unit where the air space would be totally confined, so as to facilitate the assembly, the maintenance and the possible repair of various accessories, of the kind store, sun screen, internal curtain etc ..., housed between these two windows.
  • a glazing unit enclosing an air space in the above-mentioned conditions, said chassis being breathable, in particular as described in the French patent application in the name of the Applicant, filed on January 24, 2002 under the terms ° 02 00892.
  • the provision described in this application preferably applies to a fixed frame, including the kind of those provided on the facade of a building or other, particularly in structures called curtain wall or the like.
  • the known solutions do not usually apply to a movable door or window frame, in particular of a sliding or striking door, whose structure is different and which comprises sealing means which do not lend themselves directly to establishing communication between the inner air space and the external atmosphere, necessary for the desired breathing.
  • the present invention relates to a new sliding frame structure of breathable double glazing, the sliding type or said striking, which provides an advantageous and effective solution to this particular problem.
  • the considered sash frame comprising a frame formed by the assembly along its four sides of contiguous metal profiles, this frame being mounted in a fixed frame separating the external atmosphere from an inner zone situated on the opposite side by relative to a glazing carried by this frame and formed of two parallel panes delimiting between them a free space containing a blade of air, the periphery of at least the first pane in contact with the outside atmosphere having its outer edge taken in the wallet in a seal made of a suitable flexible material, this seal being shaped to comprise a continuous U-shaped part receiving this edge of the pane and extended by a flat element extending in the free space between the two panes; ci with the seal carried by the first being embedded in each of the sides of the frame in the metal profiles of the frame, is characterized in that the U-shaped part of the seal comprises a set of passage holes distributed along the length of the seal in contact with the lower part of the first pane and in that the metal section disposed under the U-shaped part of the seal which The recess is
  • the flat element extending the U-shaped part of the seal receiving the edge of the first window taken in the wallet is in turn extended by a second part, also U-shaped, in which is similarly taken the edge of the second pane, parallel to the first and facing the inner area.
  • the two U-shaped parts of the joint, in which the edges of the panes are taken in wallet, are identical.
  • the passage holes formed in the U-shaped part of the seal receiving the first pane are provided at the right of the connection between this U-shaped part and the flat element which extends it in the free space between the two panes. .
  • the metal section under the U-shaped portion of the gasket comprises a backdrop where the through orifices are drilled to communicate the air gap with the outside atmosphere beyond this U-shaped portion, this fabric extending over a laterally open groove formed in the profile.
  • the open groove comprises, under the backdrop of the profile, a protective grid to prevent the penetration of solid bodies or various particles in this groove and, from there, in the free space between the two panes, by rising to through the passage holes of the seal.
  • the second pane is applied against the seal by holding beads, carried by the profiles metal frame frame and resting on the outer face of the glass with interposition of a complementary lip seal.
  • the breathable opening is a sliding leaf, the metal section which forms the underside of the frame being provided with at least two rolling members, able to move on a guide rail, preferably common, carried by the lower part of the fixed frame receiving the opening.
  • the breathable opening is of the striking type and is pivotally mounted on the fixed frame, one of the metal sections forming a lateral side of the frame beyond the seal being secured to a hinge plate. 'joint.
  • the metal profiles of the frame of the chassis comprise, beyond the seal, externally to the space containing the air gap in the glazing, insulating strips ensuring a break of thermal bridge on both sides of these profiles, to the outside and inside of the frame.
  • reference numeral 1 denotes a door or window frame for sliding leaf, this frame comprising an outer frame 2 mounted movable vis-à-vis a fixed frame 3, this frame being constituted by the assembly of metal profiles 4, arranged on the four sides of the opening and assembled together in the corners thereof in arrangements which are in themselves conventional and well known in the art.
  • rollers 5 arranged to be able to move on a rail 6 common to all of these wheels, carried by the frame 3 to ensure the movement of the frame 1 of the opening, this profile 4 advantageously comprising side brush seals 7 which rub on the side of the rail 6.
  • the frame 2 of the frame 1 supports, between the four sections that form the sides of this frame, a glazing 8 consisting of two parallel panes, respectively 9 and 10, delimiting between them a free space 11, in which the frame may comprise accessories 12 of the kind blind or sunshade, whose control means within this space 11 do not matter directly to the invention and are therefore not described here.
  • the two panes 9 and 10 of the glazing 8 are independent of each other, so that the space 11 receiving the accessory 12 may not be completely watertight with respect to the this zone must be made in such a way that this space 11 is perfectly isolated vis-à-vis the opposite zone, located towards the inside, these two zones being schematized on the drawings. respectively under the references E and I.
  • the frame comprises a seal 13 which extends along the length of each of the profiles 4 forming the frame 2 following the profile thereof, this seal being arranged to ensure a seal only relative to the right of the window 9 in contact with the outer zone E, and a total seal to the right of the second pane 10 in contact with the inner zone I, this seal allowing in particular to communicate the space 11 with this zone E.
  • the seal 13 comprises a U-shaped continuous portion 14 in which the outer edge of the pane 9, which extends parallel to the profile 4, is taken up in the wallet, this portion 14 being extended by a flat element 15 which delimits the blade of air in the space 11 between the two panes 9 and 10.
  • the flat element 15 is extended in turn by a second continuous part 16, also U-shaped and in which the outer edge of the pane 10 is in turn taken in the wallet similarly to the corresponding edge of the first pane 9.
  • the seal 13, in part in its two parts 14 and 16 which receive the windows 9 and 10 taken in portfolio in them, is vulcanized in its corners to further improve the seal vis-à-vis the inner area I.
  • the assembly formed by the two panes 9 and 10 and the gasket 13 is advantageously embedded in the section 4 of the frame 2, this section conventionally comprising, in this type of embodiment, transverse bars 17 made of a thermal insulating material, in particular made of polyamide. , realizing a thermal break at the crossing of the frame 1 between the outer and inner zones E and I.
  • the seal 13 cooperating in the indicated manner with the edges of the two panes 9 and 10 of the glazing 8 is arranged so as to comprise, along its length to the right of the profile 4 to the lower part of the frame 2 in its part which receives the lower edge of the pane 9 in contact with the external zone E, at least one through hole 18, preferably several successive holes, distributed along this length and which, in cooperation with the bores 19 provided with respect thereto, or not in the profile, to communicate the space 11 with this external area, to allow the air contained in this space to be in communication with the outside atmosphere in this area and to ensure the share and other glass 9 a permanent pressure balance.
  • the section 4 comprises, preferably but not necessarily to the right of the holes 18 and the holes 19, in a fabric 20 of the profile provided under the panes 9 and optionally 10, through orifices 21, allowing the air to be in equilibrium with the outside atmosphere, according to a communication schematized by the arrow 22.
  • the fabric 20 forms an open groove 23 in the section 4, which can be partially closed off by a filter grid 24, which prevents particles or external solid bodies from passing through this channel.
  • a filter grid 24 which prevents particles or external solid bodies from passing through this channel.
  • the grill 24 is removable and can be placed in front of the groove 23 by being introduced in the direction of the arrow 25, in a slide provided for this purpose in this groove.
  • the two panes 9 and 10 of the glazing 8 are both taken together in the parts 14 and 16 of the gasket 13.
  • the window 9 is glued against the frame of the opening according to a method itself well known in the art, which eliminates the portion 14 of the seal 13 concerning this window 9.
  • the seal 13 at the right of the second pane 10 of the pane 8 comprises a flat edge 26 applied against the surface of this pane on the side facing the inner zone I, opposite the space 11, the assembly being sealed by a lip seal or stuffing 27, applied on the opposite face of the window and held by an external pareclose 28, the end 29 is locked in a return 30 of the section 4, provided in this goal, this montage with pareclose having the advantage of easier manufacture and easier maintenance of the accessory 12 housed in the space 11.
  • the different parts of the assembly are arranged so that in the example of Figure 1, the filter 25 behind the mesh 24, is apparent from the outer zone E, while in the case of Figure 2, this filter located at the bottom of the frame behind the grill, in this case hidden vis-à-vis the outside.
  • the frame considered is adapted to the support of an opening which slides in the fixed frame in which it is mounted.
  • FIG 3 there is shown a frame of a different type said striking, adapted to pivot about a hinge 31 vis-à-vis its fixed frame 32, this hinge conventionally comprising two hinges 33 and 34 , respectively immobilized on the frame and the opening.
  • the seal 13 is found again. comprising its two U-shaped parts, respectively 14 and 16, joined by the flat element 15 to ensure the portfolio of the outer edges of the panes 9 and 10 of the glazing 8.
  • This arrangement is also shown in Figure 5 where appear the two transverse bars 17 thermal insulation, the frame comprising a lip seal 35 which bears on the opening in the closed position thereof, to perfect the seal on both sides of the glazing 8 between the zones I and E .
  • a breathable opening frame structure with double glazing very simple design and has the advantage of allowing, at the cost of a simple adaptation of the seal, the free communication of the blade of air between the two panes with the outside and if necessary the inside of the chassis, avoiding the disadvantages that are revealed with a fully enclosed space, not allowing in particular to mount in it an accessory to which it is essential to be able to access.

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EP1700994A1 (de) * 2005-03-11 2006-09-13 Norsk Hydro Asa Fenster, Fenstertür, oder dergleichen mit belüfteten Rahmen, wobei der Rahmen Mittel zur fluidischen Verbindung einer Luftspalt nach Aussen via einem Zwischenprofil aufweist
US20230167670A1 (en) * 2019-12-23 2023-06-01 Reynaers Aluminium Naamloze Vennootschap Improved sliding window or improved sliding door and glazing bead supports applied thereby

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FR2672930A1 (fr) * 1991-02-19 1992-08-21 Gimm Chassis a double vitrage, notamment en vue d'une isolation acoustique amelioree.

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EP1700994A1 (de) * 2005-03-11 2006-09-13 Norsk Hydro Asa Fenster, Fenstertür, oder dergleichen mit belüfteten Rahmen, wobei der Rahmen Mittel zur fluidischen Verbindung einer Luftspalt nach Aussen via einem Zwischenprofil aufweist
EP1700992A1 (de) * 2005-03-11 2006-09-13 NORSK HYDRO a.s.a. Belüfteter Fenster, Fenstertür oder dergleiche, mit einer Fluidverbindung eines Luftspaltes mit der Aussenumgebung mittels einer profilierten Dichtung im unteren Querbereich des Aussenglases.
FR2883025A1 (fr) * 2005-03-11 2006-09-15 Norsk Hydro As Fenetre, porte-fenetre, ou analogue, a lame d'air, comportant des moyens de connexion fluidique entre la lame d'air et d'exterieur
US20230167670A1 (en) * 2019-12-23 2023-06-01 Reynaers Aluminium Naamloze Vennootschap Improved sliding window or improved sliding door and glazing bead supports applied thereby

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