DE202017106972U1 - A hinge assembly with a track and a biasing device, and a roof window with such a hinge assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A roof window hinge assembly (404) comprising a frame having a plurality of frame members (11) and a wing having a plurality of wing members (21) and carrying a disk (3), the hinge assembly (404) comprising: a set of hinges (40); 405), each having a frame hinge part (451) adapted to be connected to a frame side member (11) in an assembled state, and a wing hinge part (452) adapted to be fitted to the one in the assembled state The wing hinge part (452) is adapted to rotate relative to the frame hinge part (451) within a predetermined angular interval about a hinge axis (α) substantially in the mounted state extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame side member (11) and the wing side member (21), guide means having a guide for there s wing hinge part (452) relative to the frame hinge part (451), and movement modulating means adapted to act on the hinge (405) to move the wing hinge part (452) relative to the frame hinge part (451) for at least a portion of the predetermined angular interval ), characterized in that the frame hinge part (451) and the wing hinge part (452) of the hinge (405) are interconnected by a hinge pin (453) such that the hinge axis (α) passes through the frame hinge part (451) and the wing hinge part (45). 452) extends such that the guide means are provided at a distance from the hinge pin (453) and in conjunction with the movement modulating means, the guide means comprises a guideway (406), and the movement modulating means comprises biasing means (407).

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a roof panel hinge assembly comprising a frame having a plurality of frame members and a wing having a plurality of wing members and supporting a disc, the hinge assembly comprising: a set of hinges each having a frame hinge portion adapted thereto to be connected to a frame side member in an assembled state, and a wing hinge part adapted to be connected in the mounted state to a wing side member opposed to the frame member, the wing hinge part being adapted relative to the frame hinge part within a predetermined angular interval a hinge axis extending in the assembled state substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame side member and the wing side member, guide means, the guide for the wing hinge part relative to the Rahmenschar and movement modulating means adapted to act on the hinge to affect movement of the wing hinge relative to the frame hinge member for at least a portion of the predetermined angular interval. The invention further relates to a roof window with a hinge set.

General state of the art

Basically, skylights may be implemented in several different variants and may have more or less complicated constructions to allow opening of the wing and other functions, such as e.g. that of ventilation, and at the same time allow the cleaning of the outside of the window from the inside of the building. Variants include skylight type skylights in which the hinge axis is located either in the center or offset from the center of the window, and hinged skylights which are pivotable for cleaning by means of an intermediate frame.

In such roof windows is used as the most common hinge assembly, a so-called rotary hinge, which has more or less achieved the status of an industry standard. The rotary hinge comprises in the frame hinge part an arcuate guide for receiving a sliding element. To position the wing in any open position, movement modulating means, typically in the form of a leaf spring projecting into the arcuate guide, cooperating with the slide member are provided to provide a braking action on the wing hinge member relative to the frame hinge member.

Although this rotary hinge has proven itself, it is not desirable in all applications. This is mainly due to the fact that the braking effect is difficult to control by the friction of the leaf spring and possibly also maintenance work, such. Lubrication, required.

Brief description of the invention

Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to improve a hinge arrangement in terms of overall operability.

These and other objects are achieved in a first aspect by a hinge assembly of the type mentioned in the introduction, which is further characterized by the features of claim 1.

In this way, a simple hinge arrangement is created, but at the same time allows the desired improved operability, since the Bewegungsmodulationsmittel in use, i. upon opening, closing and securing the sash in any position, cooperate with the guide means to provide a kinetic pattern in the hinge assembly. The invention is also based on the knowledge that it is possible to be able to guide the pivot point and at the same time be able to influence the movement via the guide means. With the motion modulation means including biasing means, movement of the wing hinge part is assisted by the biasing means providing torque about the hinge pin of the hinge assembly. In combination with providing the guide means as a guideway, it is possible to combine the two functions of guiding the movement of the wing hinge part with respect to the frame hinge part and the transmission of force by the movement modulating means.

In a second aspect, a roof window is provided that includes a hinge assembly.

Other presently preferred embodiments and further advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description and the dependent claims.

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• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Dachfensters mit einer Scharnieranordnung nach dem Stand der Technik ist;
• 2D eine perspektivische Teilansicht einer Scharnieranordnung in einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist, die in dem im Rahmen und im Flügel eines Dachfensters montierten Zustand dargestellt ist;
• 3D eine perspektivische Teilansicht der Scharnieranordnung der 2D aus einem anderen Winkel ist;
• 4D eine perspektivische Teilansicht der Scharnieranordnung der 2D aus einem anderen Winkel und mit dem Flügel in geöffneter Stellung ist;
• 5D eine schematische Seitenansicht der Scharnieranordnung der 2D, wobei Teile des Dachfensterflügels entfernt worden ist;
• 6D eine Draufsicht der Scharnieranordnung der 2D ist;
• 7D eine Querschnittsansicht entlang der Linie XXXI-XXXI in 6D ist;

The invention is explained in more detail below by means of non-limiting embodiments and with reference to the schematic drawing, wherein

• 1 a perspective view of a roof window with a hinge assembly according to the prior art;
• 2D a partial perspective view of a hinge assembly in an embodiment of the invention, which is shown in the mounted in the frame and in the wing of a roof window state;
• 3D a partial perspective view of the hinge assembly of 2D from another angle;
• 4D a partial perspective view of the hinge assembly of 2D from a different angle and with the wing in the open position;
• 5D a schematic side view of the hinge assembly of 2D , wherein parts of the roof window sash has been removed;
• 6D a plan view of the hinge assembly of 2D is;
• 7D a cross-sectional view along the line XXXI-XXXI in 6D is;

Description of the embodiments

In the following, an embodiment of the roof window according to the invention will be described in more detail. As reference is in 1 a roof window of the prior art with a frame 1 ', a wing 2', a disc 3 'and a hinge 10' shown. Parts of the roof window of the prior art, which are also applicable to a roof window according to the invention are in the published by the applicant European patent applications EP 2 770 146 A1 and EP 2 770 149 A1 described, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

The roof window is therefore intended, in a manner known per se, to be installed in a surface which is inclined relative to the horizontal, typically a roof, and the window is referred to below as a roof window. At a position between the top and the center of the window is a hinge connection between the frame 1 'and the wing 2'. The hinge connection in 1 comprises a set of two known hinges, of which one hinge 10 'is visible. The frame 1 'and the wing 2' are each formed of four elements, of which a frame side member 11 'and a wing side member 21' are marked. The wing 2 'is openable with respect to the frame 1' because the wing 2 'can be moved from a closed position, in which, for example, the wing side member 21' is substantially parallel to the frame side member 11 ', into an open position in which the wing Wing side member 21 'forms an angle with the frame side member 11'. In this movement, the wing 2 'rotates about a hinge axis α', which is located at the hinge connection. As in 1 indicated, the hinge axis is located α 'between a central axis and the top of the roof window, preferably at a distance of 1/3 to 2/3 of the distance between the central axis and the top, most preferably substantially at 1/2 of the distance between the Central axis and the top. Of course, other positions of the hinge axis are conceivable, for example, in the middle of the roof window or slightly offset above or below the center, depending on the actual need for an optimal balance of the weight of the wing, including various structural changes thereof, which affect the total weight, and various disc configurations with one, two or more layers of glass.

The user operates the operating device of the window from the closed position. The operating device usually comprises a handle (not shown) which is connected to the wing base, and / or a control and locking arrangement on the wing top with a locking mechanism for cooperation with a strike plate on the frame top. This operating and locking arrangement could comprise a ventilation and control flap, as described in the patent EP2607578B1 the applicant is described. The set of hinges 10 'exerts a moment on the wing 2', and in combination with the force and thus the moment exerted by the user in operating the operating device, the moment resulting from the weight of the wing 2 'and the disc 3 'results, along with any existing frictional forces overcome. The opening operation causes a total that the wing 2 'from a closed position to an open position, as by 1 is shown, is moved, in which the wing plane with the frame plane forms an opening angle. The closing of the window from the open position causes the opposite movement of the wing 2 '. It is possible to position the wing 2 'in several arbitrary open positions in which the wing 2' is kept stable relative to the frame 1 '.

When referring to the figures, the terms "up", "down", "up", "down", "top" and "bottom" refer to the illustration of the figures, that is, the frame lying down is arranged and the outer surfaces are turned upwards. A front view is visible from the hinge and towards the frame. A view from behind is thus visible from the frame in the direction of the hinge. A longitudinal direction, unless otherwise stated, is one Direction along the length of the frame. It is understood that the arrangement shown in horizontal orientation is not the normal orientation when installing the window.

With reference to the 2D to 7D Now, an embodiment of a hinge assembly according to the invention will be described in detail. Elements having the same or analogous function as in the prior art are denoted by the same reference numerals as above without the sign "'".

The hinge assembly, generally designated "404", is shown mounted in a skylight which is a frame 1 with several frame elements, one of which is a frame page element 11 is shown, and having a wing 2 with several wing elements, of which the one frame side element 11 opposite wing side element 21 is shown.

The frame 1 with its several frame elements 11 defines a frame plane and in turn is adapted to be connected to a supporting structure of a roof of a building. The wing 2 with its several wing elements 21 defines a wing plane passing through an upper disc line t is shown (cf. 7D ).

The wing carries a disc 3 , In the in the 2D to 7D shown embodiment of the roof window according to the invention has the disc 3 two glass panes. Also conceivable is a disc 3 which has three or four panes of glass, however, the invention is also applicable to skylights with an entrance pane and with more than four panes of glass.

The hinge arrangement according to the invention 404 includes a set of hinges, one of which is a hinge 405 and the other hinge of the set is positioned on the opposed frame and wing side members.

Every hinge 405 includes a frame hinge part 451 , which is designed, in the mounted state with a frame side member 11 to be connected. The term "designed" implies that suitable forms of fasteners such as holes and screws are provided, although not shown. Accordingly, a wing hinge part 452 designed to be in the assembled state with a frame member 11 opposite wing side member 21 to be connected.

The wing hinge part 452 is designed to be relative to the frame hinge part 451 within a given angular interval about a hinge axis α to be rotatable (cf. 7D ), which in the assembled state substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame side member 11 and the wing side member 21 extends. Typically, the predetermined angular interval in normal use in a conventional roof pitch is 0 to 90 degrees, but the wing may also be rotatable so that the outside of the disc 3 accessible from the inside, ie by about 180 degrees.

As described in more detail below, guide means are a guide of the wing hinge portion 452 relative to the frame hinge portion 451 provide, in conjunction with Bewegungsmodulationsmitteln provided and adapted to the hinge 405 to influence the movement of the wing hinge part 452 relative to the frame hinge part 451 to influence over at least a part of the predetermined angular interval.

The frame hinge part 451 and the wing hinge part 452 of the hinge 405 are through a hinge pin 453 connected together so that the hinge axis α through the frame hinge part 451 and the wing hinge part 452 runs. This has the consequence that the hinge axis α within the scope of both hinge parts 451 . 452 located.

Furthermore, the guide means are spaced from the hinge pin 453 and provided in association with the motion modulating means.

In this embodiment, the motion modulation means comprises biasing means 407 , The term "preload" includes the ability of one part to bias another part with a bias or force. The bias may be tension or compression, but other kinetic configurations are contemplated.

In the illustrated embodiment, the biasing means comprises 407 a feather 471 in the form of a coil spring, which at one end to an abutment 472 is attached and at the other end to a connecting element 473 that connects to the guide means of the hinge assembly 404 manufactures.

Here is the abutment 472 in the hinge assembly 4 stationary and the connecting element 473 is mobile. It is also conceivable to make the abutment movable with suitable non-return means.

In particular on 7D Referring to the hinge axis α the hinge arrangement 404 outside the upper disk line t , The position of the hinge assembly 404 in FIG Skylight is chosen so that the distance between the hinge axis α and the upper disk line t is in the range of 0 to 50 mm, preferably 5 to 30 mm, most preferably 10 to 20 mm.

In the embodiment shown, it can be seen that the hinge arrangement 404 at least partially on the inside of the upper disk line t located. For this purpose, the frame side element comprises 11 a set of recesses for receiving parts of the hinge assembly 404. Of these recesses is in 5D the longitudinal recess 411 for receiving the biasing device 407 shown. The wing side element 21 is also provided with recesses to such parts of the hinge assembly 404 take. But it is also conceivable, the hinge assembly completely on the outside of the upper disc line t to place.

Between the frame side element 11 and the wing side member 21 is a gap 9 intended. In recesses in the frame side member 11 are several seals 91 intended.

In the in the 2D In the embodiment shown in Figure 7D, the guide means comprise a set of raceways 406 for receiving the connecting element 473 the pretensioner 407 , which are part of the movement modulation means of the hinge arrangement 404 is.

In this embodiment, a first career 461 in the frame hinge part 451 and a second career 462 in the wing hinge part 452 intended. The connecting element 473 the pretensioner 407 is in both of these careers 461 . 462 added.

It will be especially on the 5D Reference is made in the movement of the wing hinge part 452 relative to the frame hinge part 451 which is supported by the cooperation between the motion modulation means and the guidance means. The feather 471 the pretensioner 407 , which forms part of the movement modulation means, exerts a force on the connecting element 473 out, in turn, due to the distance d from the point of application to the hinge pin 453 is converted into a torque.

In other embodiments, not shown, other combinations may be made between the illustrated and described embodiments. Furthermore, the movement modulation means may comprise an external, for example electrically driven drive device.

It should be understood that the above description of preferred embodiments is merely exemplary, and that one skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous variations are possible without departing from the scope of the claims.

Summary

In the hinge arrangement ( 404 ) in a skylight with a frame and a wing holding a disc ( 3 ), mounted, comprises a hinge ( 405 ) a hinge set a frame hinge part ( 451 ), which is provided with a frame side element ( 11 ) and a wing hinge part connected to a wing side element ( 21 ) connected is. The wing hinge part ( 452 ) is relative to the frame hinge part ( 451 ) about a hinge axis ( α ) rotatable. Provided are guide means which provide a guide for the wing hinge part ( 452 ) with respect to the frame hinge part ( 451 ) and motion modulating means configured to hinge on the hinge ( 405 ) act to the movement of the wing hinge part ( 452 ) relative to the frame hinge part ( 451 ) to influence. The movement modulation means comprise a pretensioner ( 407 ) and the guide means comprise a guideway (406).
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LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

frame

11

Frame side element

411

recess

2

wing

21

Wing side element

3

disc

404

hinge assembly

405

hinge

451

Frame hinge part

451a

baseplate

452

Wing hinge part

452a

baseplate

453

hinge pin

406

Set of raceways

461

career

462

career

407

biasing means

471

feather

472

abutment

473

connecting member

9

gap

91

poetry

α

hinge axis

t

Upper disk line

d

distance

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 2770146 A1 [0011]
• EP 2770149 A1 [0011]
• EP 2607578 B1 [0013]

Claims (15)

A roof window hinge assembly (404) comprising a frame having a plurality of frame members (11) and a wing having a plurality of wing members (21) and carrying a disk (3), the hinge assembly (404) comprising: a set of hinges (40); 405), each having a frame hinge part (451) adapted to be connected to a frame side member (11) in an assembled state, and a wing hinge part (452) adapted to be fitted to the one in the assembled state Frame member (11) opposite wing side member (21) to be connected, wherein the wing hinge part (452) is adapted to rotate relative to the frame hinge part (451) within a predetermined angular interval about a hinge axis (α), which in the mounted state substantially extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame side member (11) and the wing side member (21), guide means, which is a guide for provide the wing hinge portion (452) relative to the frame hinge portion (451); and motion modulation means adapted to act on the hinge (405) to move the wing hinge portion (452) relative to the frame hinge portion (452) for at least a portion of the predetermined angular interval (Fig. 451), characterized in that the frame hinge part (451) and the wing hinge part (452) of the hinge (405) are interconnected by a hinge pin (453) such that the hinge axis (α) passes through the frame hinge part (451) and Wing hinge part (452) extends such that the guide means are provided at a distance from the hinge pin (453) and in conjunction with the Bewegungsmodulationsmitteln that the guide means comprises a guide track (406), and that the Bewegungsmodulationsmittel comprise a biasing means (407). Hinge arrangement after Claim 1 wherein the biasing means (407) includes a spring (471). Hinge arrangement after Claim 2 wherein the spring (471) of the biasing means (407) is a coil spring fixed at one end to an abutment (472) and at the other end to a connecting element (473) connecting to the guide means of the hinge assembly (404 ). Hinge arrangement after Claim 3 wherein the abutment (472) in the hinge assembly (404) is fixed and the connecting element (473) is movable. Hinge arrangement according to one of the preceding Claims 3 or 4 wherein the guideway (406) receives the connecting elements (473) of the biasing means (407). Hinge arrangement after Claim 5 wherein the track (406) includes a first track (461) in the frame hinge portion (451) and a second track (462) in the wing hinge portion (452). A hinge assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame hinge member (251) includes a base plate (451a) and the wing hinge member (452) includes a base plate (452a), the hinge pin (453) preferably being integral with the base plate (251a) of the frame hinge member (451). connected and stored in the wing hinge part (452). A hinge assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the motion modulation means comprises external drive means. A roof window, comprising: a frame (1) having a plurality of frame members (11) defining a frame plane and adapted to be connected to a supporting structure of a roof of a building; a wing (2) comprising a plurality of wing members (21) and carrying a disc (3) defining a wing plane represented by an upper disc line (t); and a hinge assembly (4) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the hinge axis (α) of the hinge assembly (4) outside the upper disc line (t) is arranged. Roof windows after Claim 9 wherein the distance between the hinge axis (α) and the upper disk line (t) is in the range of 0 to 50 mm, preferably 5 to 30 mm, most preferably 10 to 20 mm. Roof windows after Claim 9 or 10 , Wherein the hinge arrangement is arranged completely on the outside of the upper disk line (t). Roof windows after Claim 9 or 10 wherein the hinge assembly (404) is at least partially disposed on the inside of the upper disk line (t). Roof windows after Claim 12 wherein the frame side member (11) comprises a set of recesses (411) for receiving parts of the hinge assembly (404). Skylight after one of the Claims 9 to 13 wherein between the frame side member (11) and the wing side member (21), a gap (9) is provided, which preferably receives a number of seals (91). Skylight after one of the Claims 9 to 14 , wherein the number of glass sheets in the disk (3) is two, three or four.

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