RS20090091A - Balcony glazing system without vertical frames - Google Patents

Abstract

Invention herewith described refers to the balcony glazing system without vertical frames consisting of glass wings (1) sliding into a groove along the horizontally fixed bearing profiles (2, 3). The vertical gaskets (7) are placed between the glass wings (1) and at the ends of the system, between the glass wings (1) and the wall there are gaskets (27) that fully snug to the wall. Vertically, the lower glass holder (5) is set on the lower bearing profile (3) and below the bearing profile (2) there is the upper glass holder (4). The bearing profile (2.3) is attached by a threaded connection (17, 18) to the glass holder (4, 5) on each wing (1) in two places. When sliding horizontally, each glass wing (1) uses four sliders (20). The difference between the lower and upper slides (20) is that the lower sliders (20) comprise a ball (25). When opening the system, the ball (25) of the slider (20) slides along the rail (19) inserted into the entire length of the lower bearing profile (3).

Description

Technical field

The invention belongs to the field of construction, i.e. to doors, windows, shutters and shutters, and more closely to window sashes characterized by sliding horizontal movement, as well as to windows which, when placed in position, can be pulled out. The International Patent Classification designations are E06B3/46 and E06B3/92.

Technical problem

The technical problem that is solved by the invention is: how to construct a system for glazing balconies, terraces, loggias and other open areas, as well as for internal partitioning of residential and commercial buildings, so that the surface to be closed can be of any shape, even rounded, that the glazed surface acts as one unit without vertical frames, and that the entire glazed opening can be simply opened completely by stacking the glass wings, as desired, on one, or the other, or both sides of the opening. In addition, very important features that the system must meet are: the smallest dimensions of the horizontal profiles, the lowest price with flawless sliding when opening and closing, good sealing and preventing the influence of adverse weather conditions from the outside.

State of the art

From the state of the art, a known solution is described in YU patent number 41 377 under the name: "Sliding door for closing openings in the wall". The invention protected by this patent includes a sliding door on the upper surface of which a profiled element is placed. In that profiled element, wheels are placed that slide along the V profiled groove of the guide rail, which is attached to the wall. The guide rail is made up of several L profiles. At the bottom of the door is a profile that carries a sealing strip. One part of the sealing tape rests on the floor.

Also, from the patent literature there is a known solution called: "Movable glass wall" whose protection was requested in the patent application number P-410/91. According to this solution, the glass wall is placed in two overlapping frames connected by a horizontal sliding connection. A corresponding lintel is placed above the frames. In one of the frames there are rubber wheels, through which the sliding movement is achieved. The wheels are vertically liftable.

In patent application number P-361/89, a solution called: "Horizontal sliding thermal window" is described. The essence of that solution is double glazing, which provides good thermal insulation. With this window, the movable sashes slide and retract between the fixed sash and the opening sash.

Exposition of the essence of the invention

The glazing system, according to the invention, enables glazing of openings that are not flat surfaces, but rounded or broken lines. This system can be applied for glazing: balconies, terraces and loggias; restaurants and cafes; summer and winter gardens; gas stations; cultural and historical objects and monuments as well as museum exhibits for the purpose of conservation. It can also be used for partitioning large residential and business spaces. The length of the opening or surface to be glazed is unlimited. The maximum height of the glass panels in the glazing system is 3m.

Partial or complete opening of the glazed opening is achieved by horizontal sliding of individual wings along one upper and lower profile. When the sliding wing is brought to the extreme right or extreme left position, it can be turned-open. The individual wings in the end position, turned up to 270°, stack next to each other, so that the entire glazed opening can be free. The system includes an upper and lower profile that are of the same construction. So the lower profile is actually the upper one turned 180°. Between the upper and lower profiles are glass wings. Between the glass wings in the vertical direction, only plastic seals are placed, without frames.

Description of the draft images

Figure 1 shows the appearance of the glazing system from the inside;

Figure 2 shows the appearance of the glazing system from the outside of the building;

Figure 3 shows the appearance of the glazing system from the inside with the slider positions indicated along the entire system;

Figure 4 shows detail A from Figure 1;

Figure 5 shows detail B from Figure 1;

Figure 6 shows a vertical section of the invention;

Fig. 7 shows a vertical section of the invention of the last wing in the system with the mechanism for opening the wings and the stop;

Figure 8 shows the appearance of the mechanism for opening the wings with a stop;

Figure 9 shows a cross-section of the wing opening mechanism;

Figure 10 shows a section of the profile of the glass holder;

Figure 11 shows a cross-section of the glass holder profile for 10 mm thick glass;

Figure 12 shows the appearance of the end seal placed between the glass sash and the wall;

Figure 13 shows the appearance of horizontal seals.

Detailed description of the invention

The glazing system, according to the invention, includes glass wings 1, between which are vertically placed plastic seals 7, the upper supporting profile 2 and the lower supporting profile 3. At the ends of the system, between the end glass wings 1 and the walls, vertical seals 27 are placed. Wing 1 includes the upper glass support 4 and the lower glass support 5. The upper glass support 4 is placed under the upper supporting profile 2, and the lower glass support 5 is placed on lower supporting profile 3.

The supporting profiles upper 2 and lower 3 are of identical construction, as are the glass holders 4 and 5, only in the system the lower supporting profile 3, as well as the lower glass holder 5 are turned by 180° in relation to the upper supporting profile 2 and the upper glass holder 4. The supporting profile 2,3 in section has the appearance of a rectangle with an opening 8 on one of the shorter sides of the rectangle. Opposite the opening 8 in the interior of the profile, there is a grooved protrusion 9 in the wall of the profile 2,3. On the inner surface of the protrusion 9, only at the lower supporting profile 3, there is a grooved molding 19 on which the ball 25 of the slider 20 rolls. The molding 19 is made of polyamide with a thickness of 1.5 mm and extends along the entire length of the supporting profile 3. Along the length of the profile 2.3, outside the middle of the cross section, and closer to the opening 8, two horizontal guide ribs are made 10. Guides 10 support and maintain in a vertical position the slider 20. In the inner corners of the supporting profile 2,3, four ribs 11 are made. On the longer side of the profile 2,3 towards the protrusion 9, an outlet 13 is made, which forms a channel 14 into which the drip 6 is grooved at the lower profile 3. In the channel 14 in the upper supporting profile 2 at the first wing 1, hooked to outlet 13 is outlet 34 stop 26. The upper and lower supporting profile 2,3 are closed at their ends with covers 80.

The glass holder 4.5 is placed not on the lower supporting profile 3, that is, below the upper supporting profile 2 at a certain distance of 5 mm. That distance of 5 mm corresponds to the thickness of the rim 21 on the neck 22 of the slide 20. The glass holder 4.5 has a rectangular shape and is designed to contain four chambers and two grooves. The closed chamber 44 has the function of securing the glass holder 4,5. The outer wall of the chamber 44 is made with horizontal grooves 46. The function of the grooves 46 is only aesthetic. Separated by a partition wall from chamber 44 is chamber 45 in which glass 70 is placed. The walls of chamber 45 are grooved so that when glass is inserted into chamber 45, silicone can also be inserted. Depending on the thickness of the glass, which can be 6 or 8 mm, is also the width of the chamber 45. In the chamber 42, a nut 18 is placed into which the screw 17 of the slide 20 is screwed. The screw connection 17-18 secures the slide 20 in the supporting profile 2,3 and the glass holder 4,5. Seal 12 is placed in groove 47. Groove 48 is technological.

When using glass with a thickness of 10 mm, the upper and lower glass holder 41 has an additional chamber 43. The function of the additional chamber 43 is to strengthen the strength of the glass holder 41.

Each glass holder 4,5,41 has a cover 30 on the left and right side. The function of the cover 30 is to prevent dust and dirt from entering the glass holders.

Each glass sash 1 is guided by four sliders 20, two in the lower profile 3 and two in the upper profile 2. Only the first sash 1, which opens first, is guided only by 3 sliders, two in the lower profile 3 and one slider in the upper profile 2. The sliders 20 in the lower profile 3 include a ball 25 and thus differ from the sliders 20 in the upper profile 2. All sliders 20, regardless of how many there are, they are fixed in relation to the supporting profile 2,3 and the glass holder 4,5, except for the slider 28 which includes the handle 23 and is located on the first opening wing 1. The slider 28 is the only slider in the system that does not have its corresponding vertical pair. The lever 23 on the slider 28 has the function of moving the slider 28 into the opening 24 on the lower support profile 3 when opening the first leaf 1, so that the leaf can be turned by 90° or even by 270°, as needed.

The slider 20 along its vertical axis has an opening 29, through which the screw 17 is passed. The slider 20 ends with eight beveled feathers 16. Of the eight feathers 16 of the slider 20, one feather is more vertically cut into the body of the slider 20. The function of that feather 16 is to enable, in the case of a poorly positioned slider 20, that the ball 25 can be removed from the slider 20. Feather 16 include a ball 25 which is located inside the slider 20. The sliders in the upper 2 and lower 3 profiles differ in that there is no ball 25 in the slider 20 in the upper profile 2.

In the vertical with the slider 28, which is in the lower supporting profile 3, on the first opening wing 1 is the mechanism for opening the wing 60 and the stop 26.

The limiter 26 rests with its shorter side 33 on the upper profile 2 and is attached to the upper profile 2 with screws 32. The side 33 of the limiter 26 ends in the shape of the letter u, so that it forms an outlet 34, which goes into the channel 14 on the uppermost profile 2. Inside the limiter 26, between the ribs for fastening 35, on the lower side 36 of the limiter 26, three ellipsoidal opening 37 for the passage of the pin 38 of the opening mechanism 60. By placing the pin 38 in one of the openings 37, the wing 1 is closed or opened. By placing the pin 38 in the first of the three ellipsoid openings 37, the first wing 1 is closed, and thus the entire system is closed. By placing the pin 38 in one of the other two ellipsoid openings 37, wing 1 is partially opened and placed in a position to ventilate the glazed space.

The leaf opening mechanism 60 is fixed to the upper glass holder 4 with screws 39. The opening mechanism 60 contains a body 61 in which the pin 38 is located. On the pin 38 there is an opening 46 through which a chain 40 is passed to pull the pin when opening the leaf 1. In the body 61 of the opening mechanism there is a channel 62 in which the pin 38 moves vertically. the pin 38 has a ring 63 that limits the travel of the pin, and a spring 64 is placed around the pin 38, which enables the return stroke of the pin 38.

On the last leaf 1 in the system, which opens first, a cover 65 is placed next to the stop 26 and the opening mechanism 60. The cover 65 is fixed with two screws 66 to the upper glass holder 4, and its function is to close the opening 67 on the upper support profile 2. Through the opening 67, the sliders 20 in the upper support profile 2 pass when the leaf 1 is rotated.

In cases where long surfaces are glazed for better functioning of the system, there will be more openings 67 on the upper supporting profile 2 and more openings 24 on the lower supporting profile 3. All those openings 24 and 67 will be closed with the same cover 65.

The vertical seals 27, which are placed between the wall and the last wings 1, have four feathers 68. Opposite the feathers 68, is a protrusion 71. The horizontal seal 12, which is placed between the supporting profiles 2,3 and the glass holder 4,5, has the same shape as the seals 27. The only difference is that the seal 12 has circular thickenings 69 at the ends of the feathers 68, to increase strength and better sealing. The protrusion 71 of the seal 12 enters the groove opening 47 of the glass holder 4,5.

In the closed position, the balcony glazing system looks like a compact unit. Depending on the shape of the balcony, i.e. the balcony opening, the widths of the wings 1 are defined. circular or having the shape of a broken line. The length of the opening that can be glazed is unlimited, but the height of the glass panels should not exceed 3 m. Depending on the required height of the glass panels, glass of different thickness is used: 6, 8 or 10 mm. The system uses thermal glass, which has better thermal, physical and safety characteristics than ordinary glass.

The system is opened by first moving the slider 28 on the end wing, right or left, which is intended to be opened first, with the handle 31 to come into the opening 24 on the lower profile 3 and in the vertical axis with the opening mechanism 60. By pulling the chain 40 of the opening mechanism 60, the pin 38 is pulled out of the ellipsoidal groove 37 and the wing can turn. By turning the first wing 1 by 90° around the vertical axis, that wing is folded next to the wall. Then, by horizontally moving one wing at a time and turning each one in its final position by 90°, the wings are stacked next to each other. In this way, it is possible to completely free the glazed opening.

Claims (15)

1. The system without vertical frames for glazing balconies and other open areas in residential and commercial buildings includes glass wings 1, which slide along horizontal supporting profiles 2,3, fixed to the horizontal walls of the opening to be glazed, indicated by the fact that the wing (1) includes the upper (4) and lower (5) glass holder, that each wing (1), except for the first opening one, rests on two and is guided by four sliders (20), where the sliders (20) connect the supporting profiles (2,3) and the glass holders (4,5) via a threaded connection (17,18), whereby the upper supporting profile (2) is of identical construction to the lower supporting profile (3), as well as the upper glass holder (4) is of identical construction to the lower glass holder (5) and the first opening wing (1) contains an opening mechanism (60) attached to the upper glass holder (4), where in addition to the opening mechanism (60) for the upper bearing profile (2) attached stopper (26). 2. The system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the supporting profile (2,3) is rectangular in cross-section with an opening (8) on one of the shorter sides, which is opposite the opening (8) in the interior of the supporting profile (2,3) there is a protrusion (9) and four ribs (11) at the corners, where on the outside of the supporting profile (2,3) according to the protrusion (9) there is an outlet (13) which forms a channel (14) with the wall of the supporting profile (2,3), and that along the length of the supporting profile (2,3) two guide ribs (10) are made parallel to the opening (8) and the protrusion (9). 3. System according to claim 2, meaning that on the inner surface of the protrusion (9) in the lower supporting profile (3) there is a grooved molding (19), where the molding (19) is made of polyamide with a thickness of 1.5 mm and extends along the entire length of the lower supporting profile (3). 4. The system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the glass holder (4,5) has a rectangular cross-section and contains four chambers and two grooves (47,48), of which two chambers (42, 45) are open, while the inner walls of the open chambers (45) are grooved and that each glass holder (4,5) includes two lids (30) with which it is closed on the left and right sides. 5. System according to claim 1 and 4 and variant I, characterized in that the glass holder (41) contains an additional closed chamber (43). 6. System according to claim 1, 4 and 5, meaning that a seal (12) is placed in the groove (47) of the glass holder (4,5,41), that the glass is placed in the chamber (45) of the glass holder (4, 5, 41), and the nut (18) is in the chamber (42). 7. The system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the slider (20) includes eight angled feathers (16) on which the neck (22) with a 5 mm thick rim (21) continues, whereby one feather (16) is more engraved in the body of the slider (20) than the other seven and that the slider (20) includes an opening (29), through which the screw (17) connected to the nut (18) passes. 8. The system according to claim 1 and 7, characterized in that the slide (20) in the lower supporting profile (3) includes the ball (25). 9. System according to claim 1, 7 and 8, characterized in that the slider (28) in the lower supporting profile (3) on the first opening wing (1) contains a lever (23). 10. System according to claim 1 and 9, n a n a c e n t i m e , which will be opened first wing (1) leads with two sliders (20) and a slider (28), whereby the slider (28) is not fixed in the lower supporting profile (3). 11. The system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the stopper (26) includes the lower side (36) on which three ellipsoidal openings (37), ribs for fastening (35) and a shorter side (33) are made, through which the stopper is connected to the upper supporting profile (2), whereby the side (33) extends into the outlet (34). 12. The system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the release mechanism (60) includes a body (61) in which a channel (62) is made for placing the pin (38) and a spring (64) around it, and a ring (63) and an opening (46) for placing the tension chain (40) are made on the pin (38). 13. System according to claim 1, characterized in that vertical seals (7) are placed between the glass wings (1), and vertical seals (27) are placed between the first and last glass wings (1) and the walls. 14. The system according to claim 1, 6 and 13, characterized in that the seals (12, 27) include four springs (68) and an outlet (71). 15. The system according to claim 1, 6 and 14, characterized in that the seal (12) have a circular thickening (69) on the feathers (68).