DK141299B - Retaining frame construction for openable glass panels and for permanent retention of non-openable glass panels in building parts. - Google Patents

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(11) FOREIGN EXPRESSION 141299 DENMARK (ti) Int.Cl.3 E OB B 3/64 // g 04 C 2 ^ 54 '(21) Note 4702/76 (22) Submit · «the ig. October 1976 (23) Labor Day ig. October 1976 (44) The claim made 'and

The publication published on the 18th issue). I98O

DIRECTORATE OF

PATENT AND TRADE MARKET (30) Priority request * from the (71) JØRGEN SKOUBO JOHANSEN, Hjortespringparken 26, 2750 Herlev, DK.

(72) Inventor: Same.

(74) Plenipotentiary in the proceedings · Treatment:

The company Chas. Hude.

(84) Retaining frame construction for openable glass panels and for permanent retention of non-openable glass panels in building parts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a retaining frame structure for openable glass panels and for permanent retention of non-openable glass panels in building parts, the glass panel being one or more glass layers and preferably a multi-layer insulating pane.

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As you know, you can't nail and screw in glass. Therefore, in order to allow the fixing of functional brackets and to provide suspension points, the glass panel has so far been provided with an outer frame or frame parts, which are essentially in the plane of the glass, ie as in the framing of an image. This is not entirely satisfactory, since in the frame - when it is suspended and the glass is quite heavy - quite high tension can occur, which over time seems to be weakening. In particular, the stresses present in the vertical parts of the frame, which result from the moments that the weight of the glass produces, are quite large. In addition, when using the known constructions, a designer will be very bound in design. It would be desirable if the designer could have greater design freedom.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the invention to provide a construction of the kind mentioned above, in which a reduction of the stresses, similar to those of the known constructions, is provided, and the scm offers very large design variations so that the glass panel (window) can get a look that fits the new or old building it should be placed in.

The restraint frame structure of the invention is characterized in that it has at least one holding member, preferably in the form of rods, rods or specially formed profile members, which in the position of use extends over the flat side surfaces of one or both glass panels, preferably across one or more of these sides, and in addition to the edge of the glass panel in at least one zone thereof, and that the holding body is adapted for holding to the glass by mechanical engagement at, on or around the edge of the glass panel in this zone, the engagement or engagement being elastically fixed, e.g. with a mechanical sealant, partly to insulate the glass from the holding body, and partly to absorb stresses resulting from differences in the expansion coefficients of the glass and the holding body, and that the main plane of symmetry of the individual holding body is preferably perpendicular to the plane side surfaces of the glass panel. In this way, in many cases, a considerable reduction of the tension of the construction is achieved, since the distance of the holding body or bodies to the center of gravity of the glass is often considerably less than the distance of the known vertical frame pieces to the center of glass. Although the holding member or bodies are often light, they have a secure grip on the glass, namely because of the elastically fixed mechanical engagement at said zone. The construction is thus, in general, better suited for supporting heavy glass panels than the known frames, and there is also better opportunity for the development of new fittings and functions, since one can reach the holding body or bodies from both sides. Furthermore, great design freedom is obtained, since the holding body or bodies can be placed on the glass in a large number of ways.

The design is thus also suitable for modernizing old windows, which must be fitted with insulating panes, and where the insulating pane is required to look something like the old window. There is nothing in the way for the main symmetry plane of the individual holder body to form an angle deviating from 90 ° with the flat side faces of the glass panel. Function brackets are easy to attach to the retaining member (s) so that the panel can be securely opened and closed. In addition, the retaining member or bodies can ensure accurate retention of an unopened glass panel in a wall opening.

According to the invention, the part (s) of the holding member extending over the flat side faces of one or both of the glass panels may be designed such that there is an air gap between the holding member and the glass. This makes the construction seem very light.

In order to further improve the grip of the retaining member of the glass panel, according to the invention, the retaining member may be arranged to be resiliently fixed with respect to the glass by means of auxiliary stabilizing means, preferably in the form of interposed inserts between the retaining member and the glass.

According to the invention, the holding body (s) can be respectively formed as or together form a cross. This embodiment is particularly suitable in cases where a traditional window with a vertical and a horizontal post forming a cross (formation bridge window), replaced by an insulating pane having a similar resemblance to the old window, is desired.

Still, according to the invention, the part (s) of the holding body which is in said zone at the edge of the glass panel may be formed as frame pieces which extend so far along the periphery of the glass panel that the holding body receives from the front, I, T, H or Z-shape or form like tt. These designs have proved particularly useful.

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In addition, according to the invention, the holding members may be located near two parallel edges of the glass panel and may be connected to these edges via a cross-section projecting into said zone and around said edge, so that the holding member is seen from the front as one half of a symmetrically divided H, whereby very reliable retention of the retaining members of the glass is achieved. This design is also suitable for unlockable glass panels.

According to the invention, the part (s) of the holding body which is in said zone at the edge of the glass panel may be made up of blocks with grooves for receiving the edge zone of the panel, which blocks are preferably clamped to the part or parts of the holding body extending over the flat side surface or surfaces of the glass panel This ensures particularly simple attachment of the retaining members to the glass.

Particularly simple fabrication is achieved if the individual holding member is a U-shaped or rectangular rail formation.

In addition, according to the invention, the part or parts of the individual holding member disposed on the flat side faces of one or both of the glass panels may have the auxiliary stabilizers distributed along their length, which auxiliary stabilizers are preferably provided with threaded and elastic pressure shoes, thereby providing an opportunity to reduce any standing swings in the glass (scratches).

If desired, according to the invention, the auxiliary stabilizers may be mounted on both sides of the glass panel, preferably in pairs. This results in a particularly good reduction of standing oscillations in the glass.

According to the invention, the part (s) of the holding member located in said zone at the edge of the glass panel may be constituted by one or more bolts passed through the parts of the holding member which are arranged on the flat side surfaces of the glass panel. that construction can be made particularly easy.

Finally, according to the invention, it is expedient if one or more of the holding members extend substantially on one side surface of the glass panel, while the other holding member (s) extends substantially on the other side face of the glass panel.

The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing, in which fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the construction according to the invention with two rectangularly shaped retaining members on the glass panel; FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the construction in which the plane of the holding body is inclined relative to the panel.

FIG. Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of the structure, in which the holding leg is provided with auxiliary stabilizing means in the form of spacers, so that there is a local gap between the holding member and glass. 4 shows an embodiment in which the holding body consists of two parts forming a cross; FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the structure which is generally I-shaped; FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the structure which is generally T-shaped; FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of the structure which is generally Z-shaped; FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of the structure which is generally in the form of π · FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the structure which is generally H-shaped; FIG. 10 shows a special embodiment of the parts of the holding body which are in a zone at the periphery of the glass, which parts are formed as a block with grooves for receiving the glass; FIG. 11 is a portion of a spacer with auxiliary stabilizing means spaced apart; FIG. 12 shows a design of the structure with two retaining members having a cross section; FIG. Fig. 13 is an embodiment of the structure having two retaining members lying along two parallel edges of a panel without, however, projecting into edge areas at these edges; Fig. 14 shows an unopened glass panel mounted in a wall opening by means of the holding body according to the invention; 15 shows an openable glass panel arranged in a wall opening which has two vertical posts which can cooperate with each of its holding members on the panel; and FIG. 16 is an embodiment of the construction according to the invention, in which the individual holding member consists of two U-shaped part holding members facing each other.

The FIG. 1, there are two holding members 1a and 1b, each of which is rectangular in shape, and which is arranged around a glass panel 6 in its own plane, generally perpendicular to the large flat side surfaces 6a and 6b of this panel. The glass panel may consist of one or more glass layers, but is preferably a multilayer insulating pane. The individual brackets that do not show the mounting with which the glass panel can be supported or in which it can be hung can be secured. is turned or tilted, the brackets then cooperating with the brackets not shown in the wall opening in which the glass panel is to be placed. The structure can be used for both openable and non-openable glass panels. The latter case is mentioned in connection with FIG.

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The individual holding member 1a can be designed in many ways, but as shown in FIG. 1 consists of a profile blank 2 extending across one side surface 6a of the glass panel as well as portions 3, 3 'which are in a defined zone 5 and 5' at the edges of the glass panel 7 and 7 ', the blank 2 extending slightly beyond the mentioned edges. On the side surface of the panel facing away from the viewer, there is a profile blank 2 'which is parallel to the blank 2. Holding the body 1a is held to the glass by mechanical engagement at zones 5 and 5 *, since there may be screwed in. bolt 8 through the members 2 and 2 'and the part 3 so that these parts are tightly clamped around the glass. A corresponding bolt may be provided at part 3r. The mechanical intervention may be stabilized, e.g. as shown by means of an elastic joint adhesive disposed in a layer as indicated by 4. This layer insulates the glass from the holding body and causes tension to be absorbed as a result of the glass and the holding body having different coefficients of expansion. A glue layer 4 ', corresponding to layer 4, is found in zone 5 * · - The holding body 1b is normally constructed in the same way as the holding body 1a, but there is nothing in the way, however, that the design of the holding bodies can differ.

While the blanks 2, 2 ', 3 and 3' of FIG. 1 is located in a plane substantially perpendicular to the side faces 6a and 6b of the panel 6, forming the parts of the holding body 11 of FIG. 2 is a relatively small angle α with the side faces 6a and 6b of the glass panel, the profile blanks 12 and 12 'corresponding to the blanks 2 and 2' being substantially offset relative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the glass panel. Parts 13 and 13 'which are adjacent to zones 15 and 15' corresponding to zones 5 and 5 'in FIG. 1, are relatively long, and are tart against these zones so that the holding member is mechanically engaged. Also, in this case, the engagement is stabilized with an elastic glue, so indicated at 14 and 14 '.

In FIG. 3 shows a configuration 31 of the holding body according to the invention (only a part is shown), which is provided with auxiliary stabilizing means in the form of spacers 36. These are located between the part 32 and the glass, and are preferably quite short so as to form an air gap 37 between the portion 32 and the glass. The spacers greatly reduce the tendency for standing swings in the glass (itch).

The portion 33 extending perpendicular to the glass panel may, as shown, project beyond the end of the portion 32 extending transversely over the glass surface of the glass and be secured thereto by one or more joining means, e.g. screws 39 mounted vertically. This joining method can be used in all embodiments of the construction shown.

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The holding body according to the invention can also be designed as shown at 41 in FIG. 4, in the form of a cross. There may be found rods 42 and 42a extending over the side surface of the panel and optionally also corresponding rods 42 'and 42a' at the flat side surface 6b of the panel and the rods being connected to the holding members 43, 43 'and 44 and 44' respectively. Parts 43 '43', 44 and 44 'will always be provided so that the holding body can have sufficient grip on the panel. In case the rods 42 'and 42a1 are omitted, the parts 43, 43', 44 and 44 'will probably have a slight bend which can protrude over the panel side 6b, so that the mechanical grip of the holding body becomes particularly effective. The FIG. 4 is particularly suitable for the renewal of old "bridge bridge type" windows, now with the aid of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 may have the required thermal insulation in the wall openings. The new windows, in terms of the overall impression from the outside, will look like the old windows. At parts 43, 43 ', 44 and 44' there are; as in FIG. 1 and 2, a layer of bird glue is inserted which is not shown.

In FIG. 5, another embodiment of the construction, which is substantially I-shaped, is shown. Here, the retaining member 51 consists of a rod 52 extending across one side surface 6a of the glass panel. The parts 53 and 53 * located at the edge of the glass panel are formed as frame pieces. These are, as seen, parallel and completely cover two parallel edge surfaces of the panel. Optionally, an additional rod 52 'may be provided on the second side surface g-g s of the panel which is indicated by puncture. The parts are preferably screwed together, the frame pieces 53 are provided on the inside with a layer of glue to ensure an effective grip on the glass. The frame piece 53 may be omitted.

The FIG. 6, the main body 61 shown is generally T-shaped and consists of a rod 62 extending across one side surface of the glass panel z6a. By the one-end runner rod into a frame piece 6 sbm:; 'extends throughout the entire glass panel. Optionally, on the panel's other side surface 6b, there may be arranged a parallel running support "62:" in the case; This provides an effective mechanical grip on the glass. Between the frame piece 63 and the glass there may be inserted a layer of sealant not shown, in the same way as in fig. 1 and 2.

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Yet another way of forming the holding body is shown at 71 in FIG. 7. Here, the retaining member consists of a rod 72 and portions 73 and 73 'disposed at the two horizontal parallel edges of the panel. Optionally, a vertical rod 72 'may also be provided on the second side surface 6b of the panel, which rod is indicated as punctured. Parts 72 and 73 are preferably screwed together by means of a horizontal screw 78. However, as shown in FIG. 3, but it requires the frame pieces 73 to have an extended end projecting beyond the rods 72. A layer of non-stick glue can, as shown in FIG. 1 and 2, be inserted between the frame pieces and the glass.

Instead of the Z-shape, the holding body may be in the form of the Greek letter tt, cf. the holding body 81 in FIG. 8. It consists of two generally vertical legs 82 and 88, as well as an upper horizontal frame piece 83. E-valve two may be provided with bars 82 and 88 parallel bars 82 * and 88 'on the other side surface 6b of the panel. If the rods 82 'and 88' are not provided, it is best that the frame piece 83 has a bend which protrudes a short distance down the side surface 6b so that the retaining body has a good mechanical grip on the glass. In order to stabilize the handle, various aids may be inserted, e.g. a layer of bird glue not shown.

FIG. 9 shows the retaining body formed as an H. It carries the reference numeral 91 and consists of one generally horizontal rod 92 and two generally vertical rods 92a and 92b formed in one and extending across one side surface 6a of the glass panel. The rods 92a and 92b run at the ends into small portions 93a, 93a ', 93b and 93b *. The holder has a secure mechanical grip on the glass. Optionally, said small portions may have some small bends projecting over the second side surface 6b of the glass panel, but it is also possible that for said small portions at said side surface 6b there may be additional rods 92a * and 92b 'corresponding to bars 92a and 92b. The bars 92a * and 92b 'are indicated punctured.

The small portions 93a, 93a *, 93b and 93b 'as well as the corresponding parts in all the other embodiments may be configured as in FIG.

10 shows block l03. This is provided with groove lo8 for incorporating one or more layers of glass into the panel. The part of the holding body extending across the side surface 6a of the panel is in the case shown in 141299 of two rods lo2a and lo2b which are inserted vertically through the block lo3 and possibly attached thereto with nuts or screwed directly into the bricks , with the rods being provided with end threads.

In FIG. 11 is seen at 111 only part of a holding body. The special feature of this embodiment is that auxiliary stabilizing means 106 are provided which are threaded and screwed into the part 112, which auxiliary stabilizing means further comprise resilient pressure shoes 118 which may abut against the glass 6.

In FIG. 12, two retaining members 121a and 121b are provided, the individual retaining member - when a viewer looks toward one glass face 6a of the glass panel - has the shape of half H. The retaining member 121a consists of a generally vertical rod 122 and a cross member projecting therefrom. 129, which is blanked and passed around one of the vertical edge faces 127 of the glass panel, as indicated by 129a. Optionally, a rod 122 ', corresponding to the rod 122, and a crosspiece 129' corresponding to the crosspiece 129. may be provided. If the crosspiece 129 'is not found, the portion 129a will have a slight bend at the side surface 6b of the glass panel so that the portions 129 , 129a plus the fold, can effectively grasp the glass panel. It is noted that the rods 122 and 122 'are substantially spaced from the edge surface 127.

In FIG. 13, two holding members are shown, as in FIG. 12, however, without the cross-section. The retaining members 131a and 131b lie up to the two vertical, parallel edge faces 138 and 138 'of the glass panel, but do not project over these faces. On the other hand, the retaining members project at their ends over the horizontal and parallel panel edge faces 137 and 137 ', either forming a U where the rod 132a on the side surface 6a forms the bottom of the U. However, the holding body may also have a rectangular shape, there being then a vertical rod 132a * which together with the small transverse parts 133 and 133 'forms the rectangle. Both in FIG. 12 and 13, a layer of sealant may be inserted underneath the holding members located on or near a panel edge surface. 1 FIG. 14 shows how an unlockable glass panel can be secured to a wall opening 149 by means of the holding member 141.

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11 141299, as shown in the main U-shape, with the vertical rod 142 extending across one side surface 6a of the panel, while some small cross sections 143 and 143 'engage over the top and bottom edge of the glass and at the same time serve to secure the the glass in the wall opening. A suitable padding is installed between the edge surfaces of the glass panel and the inside of the wall opening. In FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a glass panel 6 arranged in front of a wall opening 159 · Holding members 151a and 151b cooperate as shown in vertical posts 158a and 158b. The latter has U-TV sections so that better interaction with the holding members is achieved. However, the records may also have e.g. L or T cross sections. In FIG. 16 shows how a holding member can be divided into two part-hollow delegations 161a and 161b with substantially U-section, where the hollowness of the U-members faces each other. Also in this case, stabilizing aids, e.g. a layer of sealant at the glass edge surface 167 and at the glass edge surface 167 *. The holders are best manufactured in »etal. but also other materials, e.g. wood or reinforced plastic, can be used. Regarding the auxiliary stabilizing means 118 on the holding member 111, it is noted that corresponding auxiliary stabilizing means may be mounted on the opposite side of the glass of a corresponding holding member. The auxiliary stabilizers are then best positioned in pairs on each side of the glass. Claims. 1 Retaining frame structure for openable glass panels (6) and for permanent retention of non-openable glass panels in building parts, wherein the glass panel (6) is constituted by one or more glass layers and is preferably a multi-layer insulating pane, characterized in that the frame structure has at least one holding body (1a, 1b). ), preferably in the form of rods, rods or specially formed profile blanks (2, 2 '), which in the position of use extends over the flat side faces (6a, 6b) of one or both of the glass panels, preferably across one or these sides, and in addition to the edge of the glass panel (7, 72) for at least one zone (5, 5 ') thereon, and that the holding body is adapted for holding to the glass by mechanical (3, 3') engagement with, on or around the edge of the glass panel ( 7, 7T) in this zone (5, 5 '), the engagement or engagement being elastically fixed, e.g. with an elastic sealing adhesive (4), partly to insulate the glass from the holding body, and partly to absorb stresses resulting from differences in the expansion coefficients of the glass and the holding body (1a, 1b), and that preferably the main symmetry plane of the individual holding body is in the main position. perpendicular to the flat side surfaces of the glass panel (Fig. 1). Frame structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the part (s) (32) of the holding body (31) extending over the flat side faces (6a, 6b) of one or both of the glass panels are designed so that there is a air gap (37) between the holding body and the glass (Fig. 3). Frame structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holding body (31) is arranged to be resiliently fixed with respect to the glass (6) by means of auxiliary stabilizers, preferably in the form of interposed inserts (36) between the holding body and the glass. Figure 3). Strap construction according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the holding body or bodies (41) are respectively formed as or together form a cross (42, 42a) (Fig. 4). Frame structure according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the part or parts of the holding body which is in said zone at the edge of the glass panel are formed as frame pieces (53, 63, 73, 73 ', 83) which extend say so far along the glass periphery that the retaining body takes the front, I, T, H or Z shape or shape as ir (Figs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Frame structure according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the holding bodies (121a, 121b) are located near two parallel edges (127, 127 ') of the glass panel (6) and are connected to these edges via one into said zone and around the transverse edge (129, 129a) so that the holding body is shaped from the front as one half of a symmetrically divided H (Fig. 12).