CA2293902C - Window frame - Google Patents
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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
- E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
- E06B3/34—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement
- E06B3/42—Sliding wings; Details of frames with respect to guiding
- E06B3/46—Horizontally-sliding wings
- E06B3/4681—Horizontally-sliding wings made of glass panes without frames
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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
- E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
- E06B3/34—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement
- E06B3/42—Sliding wings; Details of frames with respect to guiding
- E06B3/46—Horizontally-sliding wings
- E06B3/4609—Horizontally-sliding wings for windows
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Abstract
A window frame for slideably mounting a windowpane into a wall opening. The window frame has a top rail connectable on a top surface of the wall opening, adapted to slideably receive the upper edge of the windowpane. The frame further has a window sill, having a base frame member and a removable frame member. The base frame member is affixed to the wall opening while the removable frame member is removably mountable thereon. A channel is provided on the removable frame member for receiving the bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement. A locking mechanism is provided for keeping the two frame members in engagement. Advantageously, the removable frame member may be removed from the window so it can be easily cleaned.
Description
WINDOW FRAME
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of window frames and more particularly pertains to a window frame having a removable frame member which may be dismounted for easier maintenance.
- BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A popular type of window currently used in residential buildings is the horizontal sliding window, which has a base frame member provided with channels for slideably receiving therein windowpanes. Such a system allows for easy handling of the windowpanes, as one may simply slide them in one direction or the other to open or close the window. However, dust, mildew and other particles tend to accumulate in the channels, which must be cleaned up regularly. It is often difficult to clean these channels since one must work directly in the window frame, and access to the zones to be cleaned is often limited or difficult.
Generally known in the art are the following U.S. patents: 1,643,921 (G. Butcher); 2,570,986 (R.J. Riley); 2,613,403 (H.E. Gardner Jr.);
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of window frames and more particularly pertains to a window frame having a removable frame member which may be dismounted for easier maintenance.
- BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A popular type of window currently used in residential buildings is the horizontal sliding window, which has a base frame member provided with channels for slideably receiving therein windowpanes. Such a system allows for easy handling of the windowpanes, as one may simply slide them in one direction or the other to open or close the window. However, dust, mildew and other particles tend to accumulate in the channels, which must be cleaned up regularly. It is often difficult to clean these channels since one must work directly in the window frame, and access to the zones to be cleaned is often limited or difficult.
Generally known in the art are the following U.S. patents: 1,643,921 (G. Butcher); 2,570,986 (R.J. Riley); 2,613,403 (H.E. Gardner Jr.);
2,629,142 (M. Rifkin); 2,777,175 (I.R. Lance et al.); 2,898,646 (R.A.
Gillespie); 4,187,643 (Sconzo); 4,373,295 (Starck); and 4,941,287 (Guelck). Some of these patents show systems designed to facilitate the removal of the windowpanes from the window frame, but none disclose a solution to the above-mentioned problem.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a window frame that facilitates cleaning of the channels receiving the windowpanes.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a window assembly using such a window frame.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a window frame for slideably mounting a windowpane into a wall opening. The window frame has a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and is adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane. The window frame also has a window sill. The window sill includes a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening. A
removable frame member is removably mountable on the base frame member. The removable frame member has a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement. Locking means are also provided for releasably holding the removable frame member on the base frame member.
The present invention also provides a window assembly mountable into a wall opening. The assembly includes at least one windowpane slideably mountable into the wall opening, and a window frame. The window frame includes:
a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane; and a window sill comprising:
a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening;
a removable frame member removably mountable on the base frame member, the removable frame member having a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement; and locking means for releasably holding the removable frame member on the base frame member.
Other features and objects of the present invention will become more apparent from the description that follows of a preferred embodiment thereof, having reference to the appended drawings and given as examples only as to how the invention may be put into practice.
Gillespie); 4,187,643 (Sconzo); 4,373,295 (Starck); and 4,941,287 (Guelck). Some of these patents show systems designed to facilitate the removal of the windowpanes from the window frame, but none disclose a solution to the above-mentioned problem.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a window frame that facilitates cleaning of the channels receiving the windowpanes.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a window assembly using such a window frame.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a window frame for slideably mounting a windowpane into a wall opening. The window frame has a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and is adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane. The window frame also has a window sill. The window sill includes a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening. A
removable frame member is removably mountable on the base frame member. The removable frame member has a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement. Locking means are also provided for releasably holding the removable frame member on the base frame member.
The present invention also provides a window assembly mountable into a wall opening. The assembly includes at least one windowpane slideably mountable into the wall opening, and a window frame. The window frame includes:
a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane; and a window sill comprising:
a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening;
a removable frame member removably mountable on the base frame member, the removable frame member having a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement; and locking means for releasably holding the removable frame member on the base frame member.
Other features and objects of the present invention will become more apparent from the description that follows of a preferred embodiment thereof, having reference to the appended drawings and given as examples only as to how the invention may be put into practice.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a window frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, used to support four windowpanes.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional top view of the window frame and windowpanes of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of a window frame as shown in FIG. 1, used to support two double windowpanes.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional top view of the window frame and double windowpanes of FIG. 3.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Referring to FIGs. 1 and 2, there is shown a window assembly (6) including a window frame (8) used for mounting a windowpane (14) in a wall opening.
The window frame (8) has a top rail (10) and a window sill (12). In the particular case shown in FIGs. 1 and 2, the frame (8) is part of a window assembly (6) where four windowpanes (14) are provided. The top rail (10) is fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening, and is preferably provided with longitudinal channels therein to slideably receive the upper edge (16) of each windowpane (14).
The window sill (12) has a base frame member (18) and a removable frame member (20). The base frame member (18) is fixedly connectable to the bottom surface of the wall opening. Preferably, the base frame member (18) has a generally triangular cross-section, defining a sloped top surface (22), tapering outwardly of the wall opening. Such a sloped surface (22) is commonly found in this type of window frame and is designed to guide incoming water down the slope, toward its lowest point where it is evacuated outside of the building. The removable frame member (20) is adapted to be set over the base frame member (18), and has at least one longitudinal channel thereon for receiving the bottom edge (32) of the windowpanes (14). The removable frame member (20) is also preferably generally triangular in cross-section, and has a sloped bottom portion defined by a plurality of legs (24) of different lengths projecting vertically.
The bottom portion is complementary to the sloped top surface (22) of the base frame member (18). Vertical holes may be provided in the removable frame member (20) to receive water that may fall thereon to the sloped top surface (22).
A locking mechanism is provided to releasably hold the removable frame member (18) on the base frame member (20). In the preferred embodiment of FIGs. 1 and 2, this locking mechanism includes a tab and a socket system, the base frame member (18) having a socket (26) thereon and the removable frame member (20) being provided with a tab (28) adapted to snap in engagement with the socket (26) upon insertion therein.
In this manner, the removable frame member (20) may be removed from the base member (18) simply by pulling on said removable frame member (20) in an upward direction to disengage the tab (28) from the socket (26).
Similarly, the removable frame member (20) may be installed back on the base frame member (18) simply by placing said removable frame member (20) thereon and pushing to snap the tab (28) into the socket (26). Of course, any other appropriate type of locking mechanism may alternatively be provided.
The window assembly (6) shown in FIGs. 1 and 2 is of a type commonly used in the construction or renovation of residential buildings.
Four windowpanes (14) are provided, two on each side of the window, and are mounted so as to close on each side of the window alternatively.
Correspondingly, four channels (30) are provided on the removable frame member (20). The channels (30) extend along the entire width of the window, and the windowpanes (14) and one may therefore slide them there-along to be opened or closed. Lockets (34) are provided on each side to hold the windowpane in a closed position. Since the channels (30) are included in the removable frame member (20), the difficult task of cleaning them is greatly facilitated, since the whole piece may be soaked and easily handled for better access to every corner of the channels.
Referring to FIGs. 3 and 4, there is shown another type of window assembly (6). In this type of window assembly (6), two double 5 windowpanes (36) are provided, each comprising two glass surfaces (38) held at a predetermined distance by separators (40). An engagement structure (42) is provided at the top and bottom of each double windowpane (36). A sliding tab (44) preferably projects from the lower engagement structure (42) to engage one of the channels (30). Similar channels are provided on the upper portion (10) of the window frame assembly (8) to engage the upper engagement structure (42) in a similar manner.
Advantageously, the same window frame assembly (8) design may be used for either type of window assembly (6) shown above, allowing the window type to be changed as desired, while using a single manufacturing process for the window frames. Other types of windowpanes may also be supported by a window frame assembly (8) according to the present invention.
Various modifications may of course be made to the embodiment described above without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a window frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, used to support four windowpanes.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional top view of the window frame and windowpanes of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of a window frame as shown in FIG. 1, used to support two double windowpanes.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional top view of the window frame and double windowpanes of FIG. 3.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Referring to FIGs. 1 and 2, there is shown a window assembly (6) including a window frame (8) used for mounting a windowpane (14) in a wall opening.
The window frame (8) has a top rail (10) and a window sill (12). In the particular case shown in FIGs. 1 and 2, the frame (8) is part of a window assembly (6) where four windowpanes (14) are provided. The top rail (10) is fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening, and is preferably provided with longitudinal channels therein to slideably receive the upper edge (16) of each windowpane (14).
The window sill (12) has a base frame member (18) and a removable frame member (20). The base frame member (18) is fixedly connectable to the bottom surface of the wall opening. Preferably, the base frame member (18) has a generally triangular cross-section, defining a sloped top surface (22), tapering outwardly of the wall opening. Such a sloped surface (22) is commonly found in this type of window frame and is designed to guide incoming water down the slope, toward its lowest point where it is evacuated outside of the building. The removable frame member (20) is adapted to be set over the base frame member (18), and has at least one longitudinal channel thereon for receiving the bottom edge (32) of the windowpanes (14). The removable frame member (20) is also preferably generally triangular in cross-section, and has a sloped bottom portion defined by a plurality of legs (24) of different lengths projecting vertically.
The bottom portion is complementary to the sloped top surface (22) of the base frame member (18). Vertical holes may be provided in the removable frame member (20) to receive water that may fall thereon to the sloped top surface (22).
A locking mechanism is provided to releasably hold the removable frame member (18) on the base frame member (20). In the preferred embodiment of FIGs. 1 and 2, this locking mechanism includes a tab and a socket system, the base frame member (18) having a socket (26) thereon and the removable frame member (20) being provided with a tab (28) adapted to snap in engagement with the socket (26) upon insertion therein.
In this manner, the removable frame member (20) may be removed from the base member (18) simply by pulling on said removable frame member (20) in an upward direction to disengage the tab (28) from the socket (26).
Similarly, the removable frame member (20) may be installed back on the base frame member (18) simply by placing said removable frame member (20) thereon and pushing to snap the tab (28) into the socket (26). Of course, any other appropriate type of locking mechanism may alternatively be provided.
The window assembly (6) shown in FIGs. 1 and 2 is of a type commonly used in the construction or renovation of residential buildings.
Four windowpanes (14) are provided, two on each side of the window, and are mounted so as to close on each side of the window alternatively.
Correspondingly, four channels (30) are provided on the removable frame member (20). The channels (30) extend along the entire width of the window, and the windowpanes (14) and one may therefore slide them there-along to be opened or closed. Lockets (34) are provided on each side to hold the windowpane in a closed position. Since the channels (30) are included in the removable frame member (20), the difficult task of cleaning them is greatly facilitated, since the whole piece may be soaked and easily handled for better access to every corner of the channels.
Referring to FIGs. 3 and 4, there is shown another type of window assembly (6). In this type of window assembly (6), two double 5 windowpanes (36) are provided, each comprising two glass surfaces (38) held at a predetermined distance by separators (40). An engagement structure (42) is provided at the top and bottom of each double windowpane (36). A sliding tab (44) preferably projects from the lower engagement structure (42) to engage one of the channels (30). Similar channels are provided on the upper portion (10) of the window frame assembly (8) to engage the upper engagement structure (42) in a similar manner.
Advantageously, the same window frame assembly (8) design may be used for either type of window assembly (6) shown above, allowing the window type to be changed as desired, while using a single manufacturing process for the window frames. Other types of windowpanes may also be supported by a window frame assembly (8) according to the present invention.
Various modifications may of course be made to the embodiment described above without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
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1. A window assembly including a window frame for slideably mounting a windowpane into a wall opening, the window frame comprising:
a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane, and a window sill comprising:
a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening, wherein the base frame member has a sloped top surface tapering outwardly of the wall opening, a removable frame member removably mountable on the base frame member, wherein the removable frame member has a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement, and wherein said removable frame member having a sloping bottom portion defined by a plurality of legs of different lengths and complementary to the sloped top surface of said base frame member, and a locking means for releasably holding said removable frame member on said base frame member, and which comprises:
a socket defined on the top surface of said base frame member, and a tab projecting from the bottom portion of said removable frame member, wherein the tab being engageable in the socket.
a top rail fixedly mountable on a top surface of the wall opening and adapted to slideably receive an upper edge of the windowpane, and a window sill comprising:
a base frame member fixedly connectable to a bottom surface of the wall opening, wherein the base frame member has a sloped top surface tapering outwardly of the wall opening, a removable frame member removably mountable on the base frame member, wherein the removable frame member has a longitudinal channel defined thereon for receiving a bottom edge of the windowpane in a sliding engagement, and wherein said removable frame member having a sloping bottom portion defined by a plurality of legs of different lengths and complementary to the sloped top surface of said base frame member, and a locking means for releasably holding said removable frame member on said base frame member, and which comprises:
a socket defined on the top surface of said base frame member, and a tab projecting from the bottom portion of said removable frame member, wherein the tab being engageable in the socket.
2. A window frame according to claim 1, wherein said removable frame member may be removed from the window so it can be easily cleaned.
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| CA 2293902 CA2293902C (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2000-01-04 | Window frame |
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| CA 2256092 CA2256092A1 (en) | 1999-01-05 | 1999-01-05 | Window frame assembly |
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| CA 2293902 CA2293902C (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2000-01-04 | Window frame |
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| DE102014002333A1 (en) * | 2014-02-11 | 2015-08-13 | Johannes Georg Mehlig | Horizontal Sliding Window |
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| DE102014002333A1 (en) * | 2014-02-11 | 2015-08-13 | Johannes Georg Mehlig | Horizontal Sliding Window |
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