CA1057796A - Frameless window sash construction for motor coaches and the like - Google Patents
Frameless window sash construction for motor coaches and the likeInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A sheet of tempered glass, laminated glass or clear plas-tic forms a frameless window panel. Hinges and catch plates and pull handles are bolted adjacent the perimeter of the sheet through shock absorbing bushings with the sheet sealing against flexible sealing means secured around the window opening thus eliminating all frame members for the panel and reducing the weight of a con-ventional window by approximately 35% to 40%.
A sheet of tempered glass, laminated glass or clear plas-tic forms a frameless window panel. Hinges and catch plates and pull handles are bolted adjacent the perimeter of the sheet through shock absorbing bushings with the sheet sealing against flexible sealing means secured around the window opening thus eliminating all frame members for the panel and reducing the weight of a con-ventional window by approximately 35% to 40%.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
mis invention relates to new and useful improvements in window constructions particularly desinged for motor coaches and the like.
Conventionally such window constructions consist of a sheet of glass or plastic enclosed within a relatively heavy frame which in turn is hinged to the window opening and is clamped into the closed position by means of detachable latches and the like.
Such windows are often used as escape hatches and to-gether with other faults, are relatively heavy making it difficult to hold the window open in the case of an emergency.
Furthermore such conventional windows are relatively ex-pensive due to the large number of parts required to provide a --1-- ~
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window construction which can be sealed yet can rapidly be opened when desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these disadvantages and one aspect of the invention consists of a window construc-tion for motor coaches and the like which include a window opening formed in the wall thereof with the window opening being substantially rectangular and being defined by the ed-ges of the wall surrounding the opening; said window construc-tion comprising in combination a window panel consisting of asubstantially planar frameless sheet of window material, a flexible seal secured to the edges of the wall defining the window opening, hinge means operatively secured to adjacent one edge of said wall and to adjacent one edge of said win-down panel and detachable latch means operatively secured tothe opposite edge of said wall and adjacent to the opposite edge of said panel, the portions of the hinge means and the latch means secured to said window panel being spaced inward-ly from the adjacent edges of said panel, the portions of said hinge means and the portion of said detachable latch means secured to said window panel including planar portions, a shock absorbing bushing extending through apertures formed through said panel and fastening means extending through said planar portion of said hinge means and said bushing, adjacent said hinge means, and further fastening means extending through said planar portion of said latch means, and said bushing ad-jacent said latch means.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which provides a B
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cost saving because of the reduction of the number of pieces of parts forming the construction.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which rela-tively thick clear plastic can be used for the window panelingor, alternatively, a thinner sheet of tempered glass of laminat-ed glass can be used. In the event of plastic being used, the use of an insulated window is eliminated because the relatively thick plastic forms a good thermal barrier.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which the frameless window provides an increased area of clear vision from the inside of the motor coach and provides a more esthetic pleas-ing appearance from the exterior thereof.
Still another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which the win-dow sash unit is relatively lightweight and is therefore easier to hold open in an emergency in order to provide a means of escape.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which, be-cause of the lighter weight, reduces wear on the upper hinge pins due to vibrations and rattling.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-105779~
vide a device of the character herewithin described in which the lock keepers and window pulls may be incorporated in an integral unit and furthermore as there are no steel screws holding an aluminum frame together, galvanic corrosion is eliminated.
Still another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which elim-inates the possibility of leaks because the window panel is snugged directly against the flexible seal.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other such advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, my in-vention consists essentially in the arrangement and construc-tion of parts all as hereinafter more particularly described, reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which:
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DESCRI PTI ON OF THE DRAWI NGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation of one embodiment of the window panel per se.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the window panel in Figure 1 along the line 2-2 showing a cross section of the window frame in phantom.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAI LED DESCRI Pll a~
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail, reference should be made to the drawings in which 10 illustrates the wall of a motor coach and the like having an aperture 11 form-ed therein with the edges 12 of the aperture defining a window opening.
A window panel collectively designated 13 is hinged to the upper edge 12A of the window opening ky means of a hinged com-ponent collectively designated 14 and, when in the closed position, registers against a flexible seal 15 of rubber or the like which extends all around the window opening and is secured to a flange portion 16 thereof in the usual way.
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A latch mechanism 17 is provided which lalches the window panel in the closed position and a release bar assembly 18 of con-ventional construction, is provided to release the latch mechanism so that the window can be pushed open in an upward direction as in-dicated by arrow 19. In this regard, the release 20 of the latchassembly is moved from the position shown in phantom, in the direc-tion of arrow 21 to effect the release.
In detail the window panel generally designated 13 is formed with a configuration to suit the window opening, of a clear plastic, a relatively thin tempered glass or laminated glass depend-ing upon design parameters.
It is a substantially planar panel and is provided with upper hinge plates 22 in spaced apart relationship along the upper edge 23 thereof but spaced inwardly therefrom.
In this regard, apertures 23A are formed through the panel and a shock absorbing bushing 24 engages the apertures. The lower hinge leaf or plate 22 is provided with a planar portion 23B
and nut and bolt means or similar fastening means 25 extends through this planar portion, and through the shock absorbing bush-ing 24 thus holding the hinge portions 22 firmly against the panel a~ clearly shown.
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A hinge pin 2~ extends through the sleeve portion 27 of the hinge plate 22 and connects the hinge plate to the upper plate portion 27 which is secured to the wall 10 spaced fro~ the edge 12A.
In this regard a drip moulding 28 may be provided in the usual way, The latch or catch assembly 17 includes a combination plate portion 29 having a pull handle 30 formed thereon and a planar portion 31 extending at an angle from the pull handle por~
tion. A further portion 32 is provided substantially parallel with the main handle portion 30 and a latch catch 33 is formed to-wards the distal end of this portion 32. ~ conventional spring loaded latch 34 extends upwardly from the release assembly 18 and engages through an aperture and is held against the latch 33 in the usual manner when the window panel is in the closed position.
This component 29 is fastened to the panel 13 in a manner similar to the securement of the hinge plate 22 and is also spaced upwardly from the opposite or lower edge 35 of the panel.
In operation, the relative lightweight panel is easily opened and closed and held firmly against the seal lS when in the closed position~
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Although the glass or plastic panel 13 may be transparent, nevertheless it will be appreciated that it may be tinted if neces-sary without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Also it will be appreciated that although the window S is shown hinged along the horizontal upper edge 12A of the window opening, nevertheless it can also be hinged by one of the vertical sides if this particular design is required.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different em-bodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claimswithout departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
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mis invention relates to new and useful improvements in window constructions particularly desinged for motor coaches and the like.
Conventionally such window constructions consist of a sheet of glass or plastic enclosed within a relatively heavy frame which in turn is hinged to the window opening and is clamped into the closed position by means of detachable latches and the like.
Such windows are often used as escape hatches and to-gether with other faults, are relatively heavy making it difficult to hold the window open in the case of an emergency.
Furthermore such conventional windows are relatively ex-pensive due to the large number of parts required to provide a --1-- ~
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window construction which can be sealed yet can rapidly be opened when desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these disadvantages and one aspect of the invention consists of a window construc-tion for motor coaches and the like which include a window opening formed in the wall thereof with the window opening being substantially rectangular and being defined by the ed-ges of the wall surrounding the opening; said window construc-tion comprising in combination a window panel consisting of asubstantially planar frameless sheet of window material, a flexible seal secured to the edges of the wall defining the window opening, hinge means operatively secured to adjacent one edge of said wall and to adjacent one edge of said win-down panel and detachable latch means operatively secured tothe opposite edge of said wall and adjacent to the opposite edge of said panel, the portions of the hinge means and the latch means secured to said window panel being spaced inward-ly from the adjacent edges of said panel, the portions of said hinge means and the portion of said detachable latch means secured to said window panel including planar portions, a shock absorbing bushing extending through apertures formed through said panel and fastening means extending through said planar portion of said hinge means and said bushing, adjacent said hinge means, and further fastening means extending through said planar portion of said latch means, and said bushing ad-jacent said latch means.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which provides a B
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cost saving because of the reduction of the number of pieces of parts forming the construction.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which rela-tively thick clear plastic can be used for the window panelingor, alternatively, a thinner sheet of tempered glass of laminat-ed glass can be used. In the event of plastic being used, the use of an insulated window is eliminated because the relatively thick plastic forms a good thermal barrier.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which the frameless window provides an increased area of clear vision from the inside of the motor coach and provides a more esthetic pleas-ing appearance from the exterior thereof.
Still another advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described in which the win-dow sash unit is relatively lightweight and is therefore easier to hold open in an emergency in order to provide a means of escape.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which, be-cause of the lighter weight, reduces wear on the upper hinge pins due to vibrations and rattling.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-105779~
vide a device of the character herewithin described in which the lock keepers and window pulls may be incorporated in an integral unit and furthermore as there are no steel screws holding an aluminum frame together, galvanic corrosion is eliminated.
Still another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which elim-inates the possibility of leaks because the window panel is snugged directly against the flexible seal.
A still further advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other such advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates as this specification proceeds, my in-vention consists essentially in the arrangement and construc-tion of parts all as hereinafter more particularly described, reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which:
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DESCRI PTI ON OF THE DRAWI NGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation of one embodiment of the window panel per se.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the window panel in Figure 1 along the line 2-2 showing a cross section of the window frame in phantom.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAI LED DESCRI Pll a~
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail, reference should be made to the drawings in which 10 illustrates the wall of a motor coach and the like having an aperture 11 form-ed therein with the edges 12 of the aperture defining a window opening.
A window panel collectively designated 13 is hinged to the upper edge 12A of the window opening ky means of a hinged com-ponent collectively designated 14 and, when in the closed position, registers against a flexible seal 15 of rubber or the like which extends all around the window opening and is secured to a flange portion 16 thereof in the usual way.
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A latch mechanism 17 is provided which lalches the window panel in the closed position and a release bar assembly 18 of con-ventional construction, is provided to release the latch mechanism so that the window can be pushed open in an upward direction as in-dicated by arrow 19. In this regard, the release 20 of the latchassembly is moved from the position shown in phantom, in the direc-tion of arrow 21 to effect the release.
In detail the window panel generally designated 13 is formed with a configuration to suit the window opening, of a clear plastic, a relatively thin tempered glass or laminated glass depend-ing upon design parameters.
It is a substantially planar panel and is provided with upper hinge plates 22 in spaced apart relationship along the upper edge 23 thereof but spaced inwardly therefrom.
In this regard, apertures 23A are formed through the panel and a shock absorbing bushing 24 engages the apertures. The lower hinge leaf or plate 22 is provided with a planar portion 23B
and nut and bolt means or similar fastening means 25 extends through this planar portion, and through the shock absorbing bush-ing 24 thus holding the hinge portions 22 firmly against the panel a~ clearly shown.
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A hinge pin 2~ extends through the sleeve portion 27 of the hinge plate 22 and connects the hinge plate to the upper plate portion 27 which is secured to the wall 10 spaced fro~ the edge 12A.
In this regard a drip moulding 28 may be provided in the usual way, The latch or catch assembly 17 includes a combination plate portion 29 having a pull handle 30 formed thereon and a planar portion 31 extending at an angle from the pull handle por~
tion. A further portion 32 is provided substantially parallel with the main handle portion 30 and a latch catch 33 is formed to-wards the distal end of this portion 32. ~ conventional spring loaded latch 34 extends upwardly from the release assembly 18 and engages through an aperture and is held against the latch 33 in the usual manner when the window panel is in the closed position.
This component 29 is fastened to the panel 13 in a manner similar to the securement of the hinge plate 22 and is also spaced upwardly from the opposite or lower edge 35 of the panel.
In operation, the relative lightweight panel is easily opened and closed and held firmly against the seal lS when in the closed position~
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Although the glass or plastic panel 13 may be transparent, nevertheless it will be appreciated that it may be tinted if neces-sary without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Also it will be appreciated that although the window S is shown hinged along the horizontal upper edge 12A of the window opening, nevertheless it can also be hinged by one of the vertical sides if this particular design is required.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different em-bodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claimswithout departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
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Claims
WHAT I CLAIM AS MY INVENTION:
(1) A window construction for motor coaches and the like which include a window opening formed in the wall thereof with the window opening being substantially rectangu-lar and being defined by the edges of the wall surrounding the opening; said window construction comprising in combination a window panel consisting of a substantially planar frameless sheet of window material, a flexible seal secured to the edges of the wall defining the window opening, hinge means operati-vely secured to adjacent one edge of said wall and to adjacent one edge of said window panel and detachable latch means ope-ratively secured to the opposite edge of said wall and adja-cent to the opposite edge of said panel, the portions of the hinge means and the latch means secured to said window panel being spaced inwardly from the adjacent edges of said panel, the portions of said hinge means and the portion of said de-tachable latch means secured to said window panel including planar portions, a shock absorbing bushing extending through apertures formed through said panel and fastening means ex-tending through said planar portion of said hinge means and said bushing, adjacent said hinge means, and further fasten-ing means extending through said planar portion of said latch means, and said bushing adjacent said latch means.
(2) The window construction according to Claim 1 in which said hinge means includes hinge plates secured adja-cent one edge of the window opening and spaced inwardly there-from and catch plates secured to an opposite edge of said win-dow opening and spaced inwardly therefrom, and at least one pull handle secured to said window panel adjacent said oppo-site edge.
(1) A window construction for motor coaches and the like which include a window opening formed in the wall thereof with the window opening being substantially rectangu-lar and being defined by the edges of the wall surrounding the opening; said window construction comprising in combination a window panel consisting of a substantially planar frameless sheet of window material, a flexible seal secured to the edges of the wall defining the window opening, hinge means operati-vely secured to adjacent one edge of said wall and to adjacent one edge of said window panel and detachable latch means ope-ratively secured to the opposite edge of said wall and adja-cent to the opposite edge of said panel, the portions of the hinge means and the latch means secured to said window panel being spaced inwardly from the adjacent edges of said panel, the portions of said hinge means and the portion of said de-tachable latch means secured to said window panel including planar portions, a shock absorbing bushing extending through apertures formed through said panel and fastening means ex-tending through said planar portion of said hinge means and said bushing, adjacent said hinge means, and further fasten-ing means extending through said planar portion of said latch means, and said bushing adjacent said latch means.
(2) The window construction according to Claim 1 in which said hinge means includes hinge plates secured adja-cent one edge of the window opening and spaced inwardly there-from and catch plates secured to an opposite edge of said win-dow opening and spaced inwardly therefrom, and at least one pull handle secured to said window panel adjacent said oppo-site edge.
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| CA243,205A CA1057796A (en) | 1976-01-08 | 1976-01-08 | Frameless window sash construction for motor coaches and the like |
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| CA243,205A CA1057796A (en) | 1976-01-08 | 1976-01-08 | Frameless window sash construction for motor coaches and the like |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6312043B1 (en) | 1998-01-23 | 2001-11-06 | Prevost Car, Inc. | Flush-mounted frameless vehicle window |
| US6829861B1 (en) | 2002-08-15 | 2004-12-14 | Atwood Mobile Products, Inc. | Awning-type insulated glazing assembly |
| US7287802B2 (en) | 2003-09-23 | 2007-10-30 | Dura Global Technologies, Inc. | Vehicle transom window assembly |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6312043B1 (en) | 1998-01-23 | 2001-11-06 | Prevost Car, Inc. | Flush-mounted frameless vehicle window |
| US6829861B1 (en) | 2002-08-15 | 2004-12-14 | Atwood Mobile Products, Inc. | Awning-type insulated glazing assembly |
| US6941700B1 (en) | 2002-08-15 | 2005-09-13 | Dura Global Technologies, Inc. | Awning-type insulated glazing assembly |
| US7287802B2 (en) | 2003-09-23 | 2007-10-30 | Dura Global Technologies, Inc. | Vehicle transom window assembly |
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