AU649353B2 - Universal sliding insect screen - Google Patents
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P/00/01Il 28/5/91 AUSTALIARegulation 3.2 Patents Act 1990 6 43
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT Invention Title: UNIVERSkL..S.IINI'G,.INSEOCT SO.RFB **The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best ::*:method of performing it known to me:- S
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UNI.UBAL SLIING INSECT SCREJl Q2his invention relates to improvements in devices for screening windows to keep out flying insects.
Sliding insect screens are the easiest to operate but the most difficult to fit and install. It has always been necessary to construct a framework to tension the mesh fabric to form the screen component, the frame must fit precisely within the tracks and fixtures, the trpacks and- fixtures. must fit precisely within the window frame. The frameworkimakes the screen component unwieldy and difficult to clean. Sliding screens fitted to the face of the window frame are obtrusive a.nd inhibit the use of other window appliances such as shade blinds.
15 Sliding insect screens are unsuitable for windows that open horizontally as many older types of window do, it is difficult to find. any suitable style of insect screen for many older windows still in use.
Thse problems have been overcome by the present invention which provides a universal.sliding insect screen that can be installed and operated either vertically or horizontally to suit all windows, comprising a form of sailtrack that adapts to provide the tracks and fixtures necessary to installs operate and. tension a flexible unframed screen component.
In one form of the invention the screen components are constructed by sewing or welding a strip of splinetail to each side of a mesh fabric panel.
The tracks and fixtures required to install the screen component are in the form of a sailtra6k, shaped as a flat strip curled over along its length on one edge, to form a tubular sailtrack measuring 0.7cms across the outer diameter, with a gap measuring O.28cms wide along the inner side of the tube at a right angle to the flat strip.
-2- The flat strip provides for a screw fixture,to be made at intervals along the length of the sailtrack,to the window frame. Another similarly formed sailtrack is manufactured with adjoining double tracks.
To assemble the invention two suitable lengths of the double sailtrack are screwed onto the horizontal face of the window frame, with the tracks facing inward, providing sliding tracks into which the spline,attached to the horizontal sides of the screen components,can be inserted.
Two suitable lengths of the single sailtrack are screwed onto the vertical face of the window frame, with the tracks facing outward. The vertical sides of the screen components are inserted into suitable lengths of single 1. sailtrack which interlock with the sailtrack fixture on 15 the window frame, and also interlock one screen panel with the other to completely seal the screen when closed.
"a A small stopper is plugged into the ends of the sailtracks to prevent the upright sailtracks from sliding off.
In another form of the invention the flat strip adjoining 20 the double sailtrack is manufactured level with the tracksso as the screen can be installed within the inset of the window frame, rather than to the face.
S. The sailtracks are made from extruded aluminium or solid plastic material.
25 The splinetail is made from an extruded pliable plastic material.
The mesh fabric can be made from any suitable material, such as a plastic coated fibre. A mesh shade cloth would provide a multi-purpose screen, ie. for insects,shade and privacy, whilst still maintaining visibilty out of the room and ventilation in. More than one choice of mesh fabric can be used with interchangeable screen panels to suit varying conditions, ie. for shade or for optimum light, or for a change of colour and design.
-3- It will be realised that all the components of the invention can be cut to size, assembled and installed with a minimum of expertise, and that all manner of sliding insect screens can be constructed with the invention, comprising one or several screen panels; to slide vertically or horizontally; to open the same as a sliding window or a double hung window; to open from the centre out in extended sliding tracks; or to be opened with a retractable Holland roller; decorative pelmets can be attached using the same sailtrack fixtuie.
Should the screen panel be operated in and out of the sailtrack frequently, for example,to roll up when using a Holland roller, a small grooved wheel, fixed over the point of exit, prevents chaffing of the splinetail as it changes direction.
To assist with understanding the invention reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings which show examples'of the invention and the application thereof.
In the drawings Figures 1, 2 and 3 show examples of a 20 form of sailtrack according to this invention.
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Figures 4, 5 and 6 show an example of the assembly of a sliding insect screen fitted to the face of a window frame according to this invention.
Figures 7, 8 and 9 show an example of the assembly of a sliding insect screen fitted within the inset of a window frame according to this invention.
Figure 10 shows an example of a sliding insect screen fitted with a retractable Holland roller to the face of a window frame according to this invention.
Figure 11 shows an example of a grooved wheel and bracket according to this invention.
Referring to Figure 1 which shows an example of the form of sailtrack used to interlock one screen panel with another or to close the opening sides of a screen panel to the window frame, the sailtrack 1 is at a right angle to a flat strip 2 providing for a screw fixture 3 to be made at intervals along its length.
Figure 2 shows an example of the double sailtrack used to provide sliding tracks in which two or more screen panels can be operated, the adjoining sailtrack 1 is at a right, angle to a flat strip 2 providing for a screw fixture 3 to be made at intervals along its length.
It will be seen that the angle of the sailtrack in relation to the flat strip provides for a sliding insect screen to be fitted to the face of the window frame.
15 Figure 3 shows an example of another form of double sailtrack used to provide sliding tracks in which two or more screen panels can be operated within the inset of a window frame, the adjoining sailtrack 1 is level S. with a flat strip 2 providing for a screw fixture 3 to 20 made along its length.
Figure 4 shows an example of the assembly of two screen 4 panels installed in sliding tracks to the face of a window frame, a splinetail 4 sewn to a screen panel is inserted into the sailtrack 1 with a flat strip 2 25 installed with a screw fixture 3 to the face of a window frame 6. A similar fixture is made to the opposite side.
Figure 5 shows an example of the assembly of the single interlocking sailtracks used to close the opening sides of a screen panel, the screen panel 5 is sewn to a splinetail 4 which is inserted into a sailtrack 1 with a flat strip 2 interlocking with a second sailtrack 1 with.a flat.strip 2 installed with a screw fixture 3 to the face of a window frame 6. A similar fixture is made to the opposite side of the window frame.
Figure 6 shows an example of the assembly of two single sailtracks used to interlock one sliding screen panel with another in an adjoining track, the screen panel installed futhermost from the window 7 is sewn to a splinetail 4 which is inserted into a sailtrack 1 with a flat strip 2 interlocking with a second flat strip 2 with a sailtrack 1 into which a splinetail 4, sewn to the screen panel 5 innermost, is-inserted.
Figure 7 shows an example of the assembly of two screen panels installed in sliding tracks within the inset of a window frame, the screen panels 5 are sewn to splinetail 4 inserted into sailtracks 1 with a flat strip 2 installed to the inset 8 of a window 7 with a screw 15 fixture 3. A similar fixture is made to the opposite side.
Figure 8 shows an example of the assembly of the single interlocking sailtracks used to close the outer opening S- sides of a screen panel installed within the inset of a window frame, the screen panel 5 is sewn to a splinetail 4 which is inserted into a sailtrack I with a flat strip 2 interlocking with a second sailtrack 1 with a flat strip 2 installed to the inset 8 of the window 7.
A similar- fixture is made-to the opposite side of the window inset.
Figure 9 shows an example of adjoining sailtracks with a section removed to enable the splinetail to be inserted at the centre of the window in an installation within the inset of a window, approximately 2cms of the adjoining walls of the double sailtracks 1 are ground down in the centre of each sliding track.
-6- Figure 10 shows an example of a sliding insect screen assembled and installed to the face of a window frame with a retractable roller, commonly known as a Holland roller, the top horizontal edge of the screen panel is sewn to splinetail'4 which is inserted into the keyway 9 of the Holland roller 10. The vertical sides of the screen panel 5 are sewn to splinetail 4 which passes over a small grooved wheel 11 into the outer track of a double sailtrack 1 facing inwards and fixed to the vertical face of the window frame 6, A-miffi screen panel 12 closes the gap behind the Holland roller, the~miaa screen panel 12 is sewn to splinetail 4 along the top horizontal edge which is inserted into the inner track of a double sailtrack 1 fixed to the 15 horizontal face of the window frame 6 with a screw I n r r o fixture 3. The vertical sides of thenmsi screen panel 12 are sewn to splinetail which is inserted into the inner sailtrack 1 fixed to the vertical face of the window frame 6 extending approximately 4 cms down behind the sliding screen panel 5. A pelmet 13 is sewn to splinetail 4 along the inner horizontal edge which is inserted into the outer Bailtrack 1 fixed to the horizontal face of the window frame 6.
Interlocking sailtrscks as shown in Figure 5 are used to close the bottom horizontal side of the sliding screen **n o."Figure 11 shows an example of the small grooved wheel 11 used to prevent chaffing of the splinetail as it exits or enters the sailtracks, the wheel 11 is supported in a bracket 14 fixed to the face of the window frame 6 with a screw fixture 3. It will be seen that the bracket 14 is shaped to hold the splinetail 4 sewn to the screen panel 5 in the groove of the wheel 11, whilst allowing the splinetail 4 sewn to the mini screen panel 12 to pass behind it.
-7- By the use of the sailtrack in these forms, the screw fixture and splinetail are completely hidden when the sliding screen panels are closed, revealing only the narrow outer rolled edge of the sailtrack surrounding the mesh screen panels.
By use of the single sailtrack to tension and close the screen panels the screen panels can be removed from the sailtrack, to be unframed, for cleaning purposes. By use-of the extruded sailtracks and splinetail any length can be cut, allowing for personal requirements to be fully met by the retailer.
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a By use of the unframed screen panels an unlimited choice of colour design and texture is made available.
-The above described elements may be used in a variety of combinations to effect useful screens for windows. The cross-section of Figure 5 shows how the vertical edges of a screen may be sealed to the vertical edges of the window. The top of the screen might be fitted to a roller as in Figure 10 or to an extrusion as in Figure S: 20 4. The bottom of the screen can be fitted with an extrusion as in Figure 4. Two screen sections, fitted at their outer edge as in Figure 5 can be joined together centrally as in Figure 6. When the screen is •to be mounted inside the frame, elements such as in 7 Figure 3 are used to create a screen as in Figure 4whose vertical edges can be as in Figure 8. It will be clear that a set of extrusions as described above, and screen material, or other like material, can come together in a variety of ways to effect window treatments. Where the specification refers to insect screens it should be appreciated that the material of the panel is not limited to mesh material, clear -8plastic, flexible, and the like sheet might be used to effect a window treatment when a flow of air is not required. The elongate members may be, most conveniently, extrusions and either of aluminium or plastic material might be utilised. The splinetail illustrated is a convenient means to provide a beading to the panel edge. However, other ways will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and the scope of the invention and the claims is intended to include these variations. The panel might be formed as an entity with integral beading at the edge in a special purpose apparatus designed to output a useful panel in a single operation. Where the elongate elements are shown as being screwed to a window frame, clearly, other forms of connectors will be equally applicable to still realise the potential of the invention.
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44 S 4: (New page) Ba- The claims defining the invention are as follows: 1. An inbect screen with a removable panel or panels for mounting to openings such as windows and the like, said insect screen comprising; a panel or panels for fitting across the opening with edge connectors at the periphery thereof; and elongate mounting elements adapted to removably and slidably receive an edge connector of a panel therein and ho!1 thereto; the elongate mounting elements being attachable to the frame about a window or other like opening; sides of the opening, with opposed pairs of inter cking elongate mounting elements whereby an edge o a panel is sealed, in use, against an edge of the ening, with the one element of a pair attached to edge of the opening, the other element of a pair re ably and slidably receiving an edge connect ~p 'f the panel, the said pair of elongate mounting ±ements being engaged, in use, 20 one with the ot with the said panel or panels being removably slidably engaged, in use, at other opposite sides the opening, with opposed elongate mounting o (New page) 8b the panel or panels being engaged, in use, with opposed pairs of interlocking elongate mounting elements whereby the edges of the panel or panels are sealed against opposite sides of the opening, with the one element of each pair attached to the said opposite sided of the opening, with the other element of each pair removably and slidably receiving an edge connector of said panel or panels, with the said elongate elements of each pair being engaged one with the other, with the said panel or panels being removably and slidably engaged with other opposed elongate mounting elements attached to the other opposite sides of the opening.
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1. An insect screen with a removDole pane for mounting to openings such as windows and the li said insect screen comprising: a panel for fitting across th pening with edge connectors at the periphery thereofand elongate mounting ele nts adapted to removably and slidably receive edge connector or connectors of the panel therein nd hold thereto; the elongate ounting elements being attachable to the fraie out a window or other like opening; the pane being engaged, in use, at opposite sides with oppo d elongate mounting elements; said 15 elongate mou ing elements including a pair of interlockin elements whereby an edge of the panel is Ssealed, use, against an edge of the opening with one eleme of the pair attached to the edge, the other ele nt of the pair attached to the panel, the two 20 feeLs
2. An insect screen as claimed in Claim wherein: the panel comprises a sheet of material with r an enlarged thickness dimension formed about its periphery for slidable receipt in a complementary shaped track in the elongate mounting elements.
3. An insect screen as claimed in Claim 2 wherein: the sheet of material is a mesh and the enlarged thickness dimension is achieved by sewing a length of spline tail to the mesh to establish a rounded beading along the periphery of the panel.
4. An insect screen as claimed in either one of Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein: the elongate mounting elements comprise an elongate track attached to a flange by which the elongate element may be attached to the frame about a window or the like.
An insect. screen as claimed in Claim 4 wherein: the opening in the track to receive the panel is oriented to receive the panel in a plane parallel to the plane of the flange.
6. An insect screen as claimed in Claim 4 wherein: the opening in the track to receive ,the panel is oriented to receive the panel orthogonally to the plane of the flange.
7. An insect screen as claimed in any one of 15 Claims 4 to 6 wherein: t..h.te elongat e3 me mp=:=Mse =Para
8. An insect screen as claimed in Claim wherein: 20 opposed edges of the panel are attached to the frame by means of pairs of elongate elements, one elongate element of each pair being attached to the frame with its track opening faced away from the opening and the other being engaged with the panel, the other elongate element being engaged with the said one elongate element with its flange inserted into the track te* opening of said one elongate element. preceding claims wherein: a pair of opposed elong elements are disposed vertically at opposite es of an opening and the upper edge of the el is attached to a roller whereby the pane ay be wound onto the roller with the vertical nel edges sliding in the vertical elongate (New page) 10
9. An insect screen as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein; the insect screen comprises two panels of a similar size, removably and slidably engaged, in use, with opposing, double track elongate mounting elements attached to opposite sides of the opening whereby the one panel is engaged with the outer tracks, the other panel is engaged with the inner tracks, the said panels marginally overlapping at the center of the said double track elements; the overlapping edges of the said panels being removably and slidably engaged with opposing 0-F sc\o oppos% Vt \on9cc e \mvr>-s elongate mounting elements the flanges being ,bck to back between the overlapping edges of said panels,Athe one flange being engaged,in use, with the other to interlock and seal the said panels. i o (New page)
10& An insect screen as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 8 wherein; an edge of a panel is engaged with a roller mounted to a side of the opening whereby the panel may be wound onto the roller, with the sides of the panel at right angle to the roller running in the outermost tracks of opposing double track elongate mounting elements attached to opposite sides of the opening; a second panel of narrow dimension being engaged lengthwise with an elongate mounting element attached to the edge of the opening immediately parallel with the roller, with the narrower edges of the scid second panel being engaged with the innermost tracks of Sc;id double track elongate mounting elements to overlap the panel running in the outermost tracks, thus sealing the insect screen to the edge of the opening immediately parallel with the roller. S S S o o -11- wherein: the vertical e gate elements are double track eleme e panel running in one track and the -t.Sed. *m Mau in Claim 9 i-10 wherein: a roller means is mo at the end opening to the vertical' pan ceiving tracks to guide the vertical edges to and from "their respective I. li- An insect screen substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings. DATED this 15 r f JOYCE STEVENS *o S. e THE ABSTRACT A universal sliding insect screen is disclosed. A form of sailtrack is used to tension, install, and operate one, or more, flexible unframed screen panels bound with strips of pliable plastic splinetail Using these three basic components all manner of sliding insect screens can be constructed. 60*9 •eo•
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| AU621215B2 (en) * | 1986-11-03 | 1992-03-05 | Eric Holmes | Panel mounting system |
| AU626337B2 (en) * | 1988-10-26 | 1992-07-30 | Bunting, Trevor James | A window or door screen to prevent insect entry |
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| AU562959B2 (en) * | 1982-07-08 | 1987-06-25 | Pearce, L.N. | A retractable screen |
| AU621215B2 (en) * | 1986-11-03 | 1992-03-05 | Eric Holmes | Panel mounting system |
| AU626337B2 (en) * | 1988-10-26 | 1992-07-30 | Bunting, Trevor James | A window or door screen to prevent insect entry |
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