DK181514B1

DK181514B1 - Adjustable window support bracket and method using a window support bracket

Info

Publication number: DK181514B1
Application number: DKPA202200684A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Frederiksen Henrik
Original assignee: Simpson Strong Tie As
Priority date: 2018-03-12
Filing date: 2022-07-15
Publication date: 2024-03-22
Also published as: DK201870157A1; DK202200684A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a window support bracket for supporting a window in an opening of a first wall of a building in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of a second wall of the building to which the window support bracket is configured to be connected to, comprising: - a connection section having a length extending from a first end part and a second end part defining a longitudinal connection axis, the connection section (having a receiving side and a connection side, - a support section comprising at least one support wall connected to the connection section, the support section extending substantially perpendicular from the connection side of the connection section, the support section having a rim section adapted to support on the second wall of the building at a first vertical surface area of the second wall, and - at least one anchoring opening arranged in the connection section for receiving a fastening means to anchor the connection section to a second horizontal surface area of the second wall. The invention also relates to a method of ensuring a maximal contact surface between the wall of the building and the rim of the window support bracket according to the present invention.

Description

DK 181514 B1 1

ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SUPPORT BRACKET AND METHOD USING A WINDOW

SUPPORT BRACKET

Description

The present invention relates to a window support bracket (console/assembly) for supporting a window in an opening of a first wall of a building in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of a second wall of the building to which the window support bracket is connected. The invention also relates to a method of ensuring a maximal contact surface between the wall of the building and the rim of the window support bracket according to the present invention.

In recent years, governmental demands for saving energy and the demands for insulation have increased. Hence, the distance between the first wall e.g. the outer wall and the second wall e.g. the inner wall of the building has increased. In a number of countries, the law concerning construction of buildings dictates that the load from the weight of the windows in the building is carried by the inner wall of the building. Furthermore, the windows themselves typically comprise three layers of glass and therefore windows become heavier. Hence, it is increasingly important that the brackets or the consoles supporting the window underneath are firmly supporting on the wall and they are anchored in the wall, i.e. in the first/inner wall.

If either the supporting or the anchoring is carried out in a wrong way, the window may be tilted or otherwise placed in a wrong manner. Furthermore, and more importantly wrong anchoring and incorrect support may lead to failure over time, e.g. such failure that one of the support brackets does not carry a load and hence increases the load of the other support brackets and/or other carrying means.

EP2886772 describes a device for fastening a window or a door in a wall opening of a building having at least one wall bracket and one structural-element bracket connected to the wall bracket in a fully assembled state of the window or of the door, wherein the wall bracket has at least two fixation openings and at least one connection opening, and the connection opening is configured as a slot open in the direction of the window or of the door.

It is an object of the present invention to wholly or partly overcome the above disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art. More specifically, it is an object to

DK 181514 B1 2 provide an improved window support bracket that allows for positioning adjustments during anchoring of the window support bracket.

The above objects, together with numerous other objects, advantages and features, which will become evident from the below description, are accomplished by a solution in accordance with the present invention by a window support bracket (console/assembly) for supporting a window in an opening of a first wall of a building in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of a second wall of the building to which the window support bracket is connected, comprising: - a connection section defining a longitudinal connection axis, the connection section having a receiving side and a connection side, and a first end part and a second end part, - a support section comprising at least one support wall connected to the connection section, the support section extending substantially perpendicular from the second connection surface of the connection section, the support section having a rim section adapted to support on the second wall of the building, and - at least one anchoring opening arranged in the connection section for receiving a fastening means to anchor the connection section to the building, wherein the at least one anchoring opening is an elongated hole and the longitudinal hole axis of the elongated hole is different from 90° in relation to the longitudinal axis of the connection section and/or the anchoring opening comprises a plurality of anchoring holes defining a common longitudinal hole axis that is arranged at an angle different from 90° in relation to the longitudinal axis of the connection section.

In this way, it is achieved that after insertion of the fastening means through the aperture and after fastening the fastening means to the wall of the building, the window support bracket may be slid along the wall. When sliding the bracket along the wall, the fastening means will be slid in the aperture as well. In this way, it is possible to adjust the distance that the connection end of the connection section is projecting from the wall and hence it is also possible to adjust the support section in relation to the wall of the building, i.e. the second wall of the building. By adjusting this distance, the connection surface will tilt. Typically, two window support brackets are used, and adjusting one window support will assist in getting the window in lever. Furthermore, the adjustment of the distance facilitates that the position of the fastening means mounted to wall needs to be less accurate.

Often the fastening means is a screw or a nail capable of being screwed or hammered into brick or concrete wall, either directly or in a pre-drilled hole.

However, in either way, the positioning of the fastening means may be of the desired position e.g. due to the drill slipping or a hard rock hidden in the concrete forcing the screw or drill out of the desired position.

When positioning the window support bracket and in particular the rim section of the support section correctly in relation to the second wall, it is ensured that the rim section is in the desired contact with the wall of the building.

The support section may comprise two support walls.

In this way, it is possible to achieve a further strength of the window bracket.

Furthermore, the connection section and the support section may be made of one piece of material.

In this way, it is possible to perform the manufacturing of the window support bracket in a single type process e.g. a multi-step sheet metal forming process.

Moreover, the rim part may comprise an area of an enlarged thickness adapted to abut the wall of the building.

In this way, a further contact surface between the wall of the building and the contact rim is achieved.

Also, the window support bracket may further comprise an extension part defining a longitudinal extension axis and having an extension connection surface where the longitudinal extension axis of the extension part is positioned substantially parallel to the longitudinal connection axis of the connection section, wherein the extension part extends beyond the receiving side of the connection section so as to extend the overall length of the window support bracket along the longitudinal connection axis of the receiving surface of the connection section.

In addition, the extension part may be affixed to either the connection section or to the support section in a number of positions so as to create different overall lengths of the combined receiving surface of the connection section and receiving surface of the extension part.

In this way, it is possible to adjust the length of the connection surface in order to adapt the window support bracket to various distances between the inner wall and the outer wall of the building.

Also, the extension part may further comprise at least one side wall arranged substantially perpendicular to the receiving surface of the connection part, the at least one side wall extending at least partly along the longitudinal direction of the connection part.

In this way, it is achieved that the extension part can resist the load subjected from the window using a thinner material of the extension part.

Furthermore, the connection section may comprise a number of locking means adapted to cooperate with a number of matching locking means on the extension part for interlocking the extension part with the connection section.

In this way, it is achieved that the extension part may be kept in position, both along the longitudinal axis of the connection section as well as perpendicular to the connection section, i.e. in the direction of the force subjected from the window.

Also, at least the second end part of the connection section and/or the extension part may be made of corrosion resistant material, e.g. stainless steel.

In this way, it is achieved that the window support bracket can withstand corrosion arising due to humidity in the cavity between the walls of the building.

The present invention also relates to a method of ensuring a maximal contact surface between the wall of the building and the rim of the window support bracket according to the present invention, wherein at least a part of the connection section of the second bracket part is inserted in the extension part and tilted so as to provide that the support sections of the two bracket part are abutting.

The elongated anchoring hole along the longer sides may comprise a plurality of protrusions/indentations adapted to receiving a fastening means and preventing it from sliding in the aperture.

In this way, the connection section is kept in position during mounting of the window.

Also, the angle between the longitudinal hole axis and the longitudinal connection 5 axis may be between 1°-45°, or more preferred between 2°-30°, or most preferred between 3°-15°,

In this way, it is achieved that the window support bracket can be adjusted sufficiently.

Furthermore, the anchor opening may comprise two openings having a common area in which the longitudinal axis of the two openings are different. Where the anchor opening comprising two openings is either V-shaped or X-shaped.

In this way, it is achieved that the end-user can position the window support bracket with a higher degree of freedom, i.e. in multiple positions

Moreover, the connection section and/or the support section may comprise further apertures, e.g. for affixing the element to be supported to the connection section.

In this way, it is possible to connect the window support bracket to the e.g. window or other components.

The connection section may comprise speed prongs.

In this way, it is possible to temporarily affix the window support bracket to the masonry opening or affix the window to the bracket in order to prevent it from sliding along the connection section.

Also, the second side of the connection section may comprise projections for fixating the connection section further to the second wall, i.e. to the rabbet of the masonry opening/rough opening of the second wall.

In this way, a better fixation of the connection section, i.e. the window support bracket, is achieved.

The extension part may comprise guide sections for guiding and positioning the extension part along the connection section.

Furthermore, the connection section and the support section may be separate parts combined or locked together by a mechanical connection.

In this way, a flat package shipment may be achieved. Furthermore, the parts may be interchanged in order to achieve several products with a few number of parts, e.g. hammerhead and "tilt lock”.

Moreover, the connection section may comprise slots adapted to receive protrusion from the support section in order to lock the sections together.

Also, the extension part may be kept in position by at least one protrusion from the support section.

Additionally, the protrusion of the support section may be protruding both through the connection section and through the extension part.

In this way, interlocking of the multiple part is achieved.

The support section and the extension part may comprise a number of apertures coaxially arranged so as to receive a fixation means for affixing the extension part to the connection section.

Also, the connection section and/or the support section may be only partly provided by a first bracket part and a second bracket part.

In this way, two separate parts individually supply a part of the either one or both of the connection section and the support section.

Moreover, the connection section and the support section may be provided by a first and a second substantially uniform bracket part.

In this way, manufacturing costs are reduced e.g. cost for tooling.

Further, each uniform bracket part may comprise only a part of the connection section and together the uniform bracket parts form the total connection section.

Furthermore, the first uniform part may comprise more than 50% of the connection surface, and the second uniform comprises less than 50% of the connection surface, or they both comprise substantially 50%.

In addition, the area of the first connection section and the second connection section of each uniform part may be larger than the total connection surface, i.e. the connection sections are partly overlapping.

The overlapping area may be positioned at the first end part of the connection section.

In this way, the overlapping area can hold the two parts together when the window support bracket is anchored to the wall by the fastening means.

Also, the aperture(s) may be positioned in the overlapping area.

Furthermore, the support section may comprise an embossed area.

In this way, the support section is strengthened.

Finally, the present invention relates to a method of assembling a window support bracket according to the window support bracket described above, the method comprising the steps of: - Providing a first bracket part and a second bracket part, - Providing an extension part, - Engaging the first bracket part with the extension part, - Engaging the second bracket part with the extension part, and - Locking the first bracket part and the second bracket part together in which the extension part is lockingly engaged with both the first bracket part and the second bracket part.

The invention and its many advantages will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, which for the purpose of illustration show some non-limiting embodiments and in which:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a window support bracket according to the invention,

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a window support bracket including an extension,

Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view of a window support bracket in its mounted position,

Figs. 4A-4C show a simplified side view of the window support bracket mounted on a wall,

Figs. 5A-5C show, in a schematic view, the anchoring opening and the adjusting of the window support bracket,

Figs. 6A-6C show a schematic view of another embodiment of the anchoring opening and the adjusting of the window support bracket,

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the window support bracket of Fig. 1 comprising an extension part,

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the window support bracket of Fig.1 comprising a non-metal extension part,

Figs. 9A and 9B are two perspective cut-out views of the window support bracket shown in Fig. 2 in the installed situation, and

Figs. 10A-10C show the assembling of the window support bracket shown in Fig. 2.

All the figures are highly schematic and not necessarily to scale, and they show only those parts which are necessary in order to elucidate the invention, other parts being omitted or merely suggested.

Fig. 1 shows a window support bracket 1 for supporting a window in an opening of a first wall of a building (not shown). The window support bracket 1 has a connection section 2 defining a longitudinal connection axis LC and the connection section 2 has a receiving side 3 and a connection side 4 and a first end part 5 and

DK 181514 B1 9 a second end part 6. The bracket 1 further has a support section 7, comprising two support walls 8 connected to the connection section 2. The support section extends substantially perpendicular from the connection section, i.e. the longitudinal axis of the support section LS is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the connection section LC. The support walls 8 of the support section 7 each have a rim section 10 adapted to support the second wall of the building (not shown).

The window support bracket has an anchoring opening 11 arranged in the connection section 2 to receive a fastening means (not shown) to anchor the connection section to the building. The anchoring opening 11 is an elongated hole and the longitudinal hole axis LH of the elongated hole is arranged at an angle HA different from 90° in relation to the longitudinal axis LC of the connection section 2, and/or the anchoring opening comprises a plurality of anchoring holes defining a common longitudinal hole axis that is arranged at an angle different from 90° in relation to the longitudinal connection axis LH of the connection section 2. It is shown that the window support bracket 1 further comprises a number of mounting holes 12 in the support wall(s). The mounting holes 12 are arranged to receive screws, nails, bolts or similar for affixing a further part (not shown) to the support section 7. Although not shown, it is to be understood that the connection section 2 may comprise holes or speed prongs for connecting to the window (not shown) or wall (not shown). It is seen that the support section 7 comprises two support walls 8. It is furthermore seen that the connection section 2 and the support section 7 are made out of one piece of sheet metal. In the shown embodiment, the anchoring opening is shown having a number of inwardly extending projections 9.

In this embodiment, the projections 9 are formed by punching a section of a circle along at least one of the longer sides of the anchoring opening. In this way, the fastening means (shown in later drawings) are better kept in the desired position.

It is to be understood that such projections 9 may be formed in many ways e.g. by cutting small castellations or pressing projections by thinning the material.

Fig. 2 shows another embodiment of the window support bracket 1. This embodiment comprises a first part 21 and a second part 22. Each part 21, 22 have a connection section 2 and together they form a wider connection section. It is shown that the window support bracket further comprises an extension part 25 extending the connection section 2 i.e. the receiving side(s) 3 of the connection section(s) 2 along the longitudinal connection axis LC. The extension part 25 comprises first locking means 26 cooperating with second locking means 27 in the window support bracket 1. In this way, the support section, the connection section

DK 181514 B1 10 and the extension part are kept firmly locked to each other. For illustrative purposes, the window support bracket 1 is mounted to a solid member 28 by a screw 29. The solid member 28 illustrates a part of a wall of a building. The screw 29 is inserted through the anchoring opening 11 and screwed into the solid member 28. It is shown that the rim section 10 of the support section 7 supports the solid member 28. It is shown that the second end sections 6 of the first part 21 and the second part 22 are overlapping. Due to the overlapping of the second end sections 6 the anchoring opening 11, each part 21,22 is shown placed over each other, hereby facilitating that the screw 29 is inserted through both anchoring openings 11 (the second anchoring opening is only partly visible). The longitudinal connection axis LC is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal support axis

LS of the support section 7.

In this embodiment, the window support bracket 1 comprises an extension part 25 defining a longitudinal extension axis and having an extension connection surface where the longitudinal extension axis ELC of the extension part 25 is positioned substantially parallel to the longitudinal connection axis LC of the connection section, wherein the extension part 25 extends beyond the receiving side 3 of the connection section so as to extend the overall length of the window support bracket 1 along the longitudinal connection axis LC of the receiving surface 3 of the connection section 2.

Fig. 3 shows, in a partly cross-sectional view, a window support bracket 1 in its installed position supporting a window 30. The window 30 is installed in an opening 33 in the first wall 31. The window support bracket 1 is anchored by the screw 29 to the rabbet of the opening i.e. the masonry opening in the second wall 32. The cavity 34 between the first wall 31 of the building and the second wall 32 of the building is filled with insulation material 35. It is seen that the window 30 in fact is positioned in the opening of the first wall 31 of the building, although the window support bracket 1 carrying the window is in fact anchored to the second wall 32.

The window 30 is typically affixed to the top sides of the opening in which it is installed. Nevertheless, it is clear that the window 30 subjects a load to the very end of the extension part 25 and hence to the connection section 2. The load from the window 30 results in a load to be subjected from the rim section 10 to the second wall 32. Due to the load from the window 30, it is important to have the rim section 10 supporting as solidly as possible.

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Figs. 4A-4C show, in a simplified side view, a typical position for the window support bracket 1 in relation to the contact between the rim section 10 and the second wall 32. Fig. 4A shows a window 30 placed on the window support bracket 1 and the window 30 subjects a load LW to the bracket 1. It is seen that window support bracket has not yet been adjusted and the bracket 1 is tilted in the direction of the arrow TA. This causes a strongly increased load at the corner 40 of the support section 7. It is seen that the rabbet/sill corner 41 of the second wall 32 is subjected to a high load on the very edge of the rabbet corner 41. In a falsely positioned situation like this, the load may end up causing the corner to break. This would mean a repositioning of the window support bracket 1 and hence, it may result in a repositioning of the window 30 and a weak support. Nevertheless, when eliminating the gap GA between the second wall 32 and a further rim section 42, the forces will be distributed in a more even manner. The second rim section 42 is to be considered a part of the rim section 10 in general. The rim section 10 may even have sections having different distances to the second wall 32, as shown in

Figs. 4A-4C. It is obvious that a window support bracket mounted like this, typically does not have the receiving section 3 of the connection section 2 levelled as expected. Hence the window may be placed lower than expected, causing complications at a later stage in the construction process.

Fig. 4B shows the situation where the screw 29 has been screwed in the rabbet of the second wall 32 and the window support bracket 1 has not yet been adjusted to its proper position (see Fig. 4A for further reference numerals). It is seen that a gap GA is now present at the lower part of the rim section 10. The load from the window, will to a high degree be subjected to the corner 41 of the second wall 32 and the load may cause the corner 41 to break. This would result in instability of the whole window construction due to the lack of a firm contact between the window support bracket 1 and the second wall 32.

Fig. 4C (see Figs. 4A and 4B for further reference numerals) shows the window support bracket in an optimal mounted position. It is seen that the rim section 10 including the second rim section 42 is in full contact with the second wall 32.

Furthermore, the connection side 4 of the connection section 2 is in full contact with the rabbet of the second wall 32.

Figs. 5A-5C show the adjusting of the window support bracket 1 in order to achieve the optimal mounted situation shown in Fig. 4C.

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Fig. 5A shows that the length L is in fact L+a, i.e. the distance “a” longer than L.

This is due to the fact that the window support bracket has been forced along the second wall 32 in the direction indicated by the arrow SD+. When sliding the window support bracket in the direction of arrow SD+, the screw 29 arranged in the anchoring opening 11 is finally pushed to the end of the anchoring opening 11.

Due to the angle HA of the longitudinal hole axis LH of the anchoring opening 11 being different from 90° in relation to the longitudinal connection axis LC of the connection section 2, the whole window support bracket 1 will move along the direction |.

Fig. 5B shows the window support bracket 1 in its centred position in relation to the sliding in the anchoring opening 11. In this position, it is possible to adjust the length | to achieve both a greater length (L+a) and a shorter length (L-a).

Fig. 5C shows, similar to Fig. 5A, that the length is adjusted to the shortest possible length |, i.e. L-a. This is achieved by sliding the window support bracket 1 in the direction of the arrow SD- and compared to Fig. 5A, it is seen that the screw 29 is in the opposite end of the anchoring opening 11.

Hence, Figs. 5A and 5B show that after insertion of the fastening means, e.g. the screw 29, through the anchoring opening 11, and after fastening the screw 29 to the wall 32, i.e. the rabbet or the sill of the second wall 32, the window support bracket 1 may be adjusted in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second wall 32 by sliding the window support bracket 1 in a direction parallel to the second wall 32.

When sliding the bracket along the wall, the fastening means will be slid in the aperture as well. In this way, it is possible to adjust the distance that the connection end of the connection section is projecting from the wall, and hence it is also possible to adjust the support section in relation to the wall of the building, i.e. the second wall of the building. By adjusting this distance, the connection surface will tilt. Typically, two window support brackets are used and adjusting one window support bracket will assist in getting the window in lever. Furthermore, the adjusting of the distance facilitates that the position of the fastening means mounted to wall needs to be less accurate. Often the fastening means is a screw or a nail capable of being screwed or hammered into brick or concrete wall either

DK 181514 B1 13 directly or in a pre-drilled hole. However, in either way, the positioning of the fastening means may be of the desired position, e.g. due to the drill slipping or a hard rock hidden in the concrete forcing the screw or the drill out of the desired position.

When positioning the window support bracket, and in particular the rim section of the support section, correctly in relation to the second wall, it is ensured that the rim section is in the desired contact with the wall of the building.

Similar to the embodiment in Fig. 1, in the present embodiment, the anchoring opening 11 is shown having a number of inwardly extending projections. In this embodiment, the projections are formed by punching a section of a circle along at least one of the longer sides of the anchoring opening. In this way, the fastening means (shown in later drawings) are better kept in the desired position.

Figs. 6A — 6C show the similar situation as described in Figs. 5A-5C, i.e. having the same connection section and support section but for a different embodiment of the anchoring opening. In this embodiment, the anchoring opening comprises a plurality of anchoring holes 50. In the shown embodiment, five anchoring holes 50 define the anchoring opening. Similar to the embodiment shown in Figs. 5A-5C, the five anchoring holes 50 are arranged on a common longitudinal hole axis line where also the common longitudinal hole axis is arranged in an angle HA in relation to the longitudinal connection axis LC of the connection section 2. It will be understood that in order to slide the window support bracket 1 along the wall 32, it is necessary to take out the fastening means, i.e. the screw 29, and insert it in another anchoring hole 50.

Typically, the adjusting of the window support bracket 1 according to the method described in Figs. 5A-5C and in Figs. 6A-6C is carried out before the window is placed on the brackets. Hence, the embodiment shown in Figs. 6A-6C does not cause the support of the window to disappear.

Fig. 7 shows the window support bracket 1 comprising an extension part 25. The extension part 25 is affixed to the window support bracket 1 by a bolt 70 inserted through holes in the extension part and through mounting holes 12 in the bracket 1. It is seen that the window support bracket 1 comprises a number of mounting holes 12 arranged parallel to the longitudinal connection axis LC, in which it is

DK 181514 B1 14 achieved that the extension part 25 may be positioned in multiple positions. In this way, the overall length of the window support bracket, i.e. the length along the longitudinal connection axis LC, may be adjusted to the desired needs. In this embodiment, the mounting holes 12 are arranged in the support section 7.

However, it is to be understood that the mounting holes 12 and the corresponding holes in the extension part 25 may be positioned in the connection section 2.

Hence, the extension part 25 can be affixed to either the connection section 2 or the support section 7 in a number of positions so as to create different overall lengths of the combined receiving surface of the connection section and receiving surface of the extension part 25.

Fig. 8 shows the window support bracket 1 comprising an extension part 25. In this embodiment, the extension part 25 is arranged substantially abutting the connecting surface 4 of the connection section 2. The extension part 25 is affixed to the window support bracket 1 by a number of fastening members 80, e.g. screws. The fastening part 25 may be made of metal, wood or composites.

Figs. 9A and 9B show two different perspective views of the window support bracket 1 in a mounted situation but without the first wall. Hence, it is shown that the window 30 is positioned on the very tip of the window support bracket 1, i.e. on the very tip of the extension part 25. It is shown that the window support bracket system may comprise further connection members 90 in order to keep the window 30 in a certain position.

Figs. 10A-10C show the assembly steps in order to assemble a window support bracket according to an embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the window support bracket may consist of two parts 21, 22. The first part 21 is arranged slightly offset from the second part 22 in order for the male locking means 100 to be inserted through the corresponding female locking means 101. When forcing the first part 21 in the mounting direction, shown by the arrow MD in relation to the second part 22, the two parts are locked together (shown in Fig. 10C also showing an extension part 25). The support walls 8 of the support section 7 also comprises a fixation hole fixating the two parts 21, 22 in the locked position e.g. by a screw, strip, nail or rivet (not shown).

Fig. 10B shows that the two parts 21, 22 are still offset from each other. This facilitates that a number of the first locking means/male protrusions 26 of the

DK 181514 B1 15 extension part 25 may be inserted in the corresponding second locking means/female extension locking means 27.

Fig. 10C shows that upon sliding the first part 21 in relation to the second part 22, still having the male protrusions 26 of the extension part 25 inserted in female extension locking means 27, the extension part 25 is locked to the two parts 21,22.

Furthermore, as described above, the two parts 21, 22 are locked together. In a similar way, the fixation hole 102 provides that by insertion of e.g. a rivet, the three parts 21, 22, 25 are fully locked together. Hence, the connection section 2 comprises a number of locking means 27 adapted to cooperate with a number of matching locking means 26 on the extension part 25 for interlocking the extension part 25 with the connection section(s) 2. In this embodiment, the extension part 25 comprises two side walls 105. In other embodiments, the extension part 25 may comprise just one side wall. It is shown that after sliding the first part 21 in relation to the second part 22, the two parts are locked together by the locking engagement of the male locking means 100 and the female locking means 101.

Claims

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1. Window support bracket (1) for supporting a window in an opening in a first wall (31) of a building in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of a second wall (32) of the building, with which the window support bracket ( 1) is configured to be connected, which support bracket comprises: - a connection section (2) having a length extending from a first end part (5) and a second end part (6) and defining a longitudinal connection axis (LC), which connection section (2) has a receiving side (3) and a connection side (4), - a support section (7) comprising at least one support wall (8) which is connected to the connection section, which support section (7) extends essentially perpendicular from the connection side (4) of the connection section (2), the support section (7) having an edge section (10) which is arranged to support the second wall (32) of the building at a first vertical surface area of the second wall (32), and - at least one anchoring opening (11, 50) provided in the connecting section (2) for receiving a fastening means (29) for anchoring the connecting section (2) to another horizontal surface area of the second wall (32), where the at least one anchoring opening (11, 50) is in the form of an elongated hole having a length longer than the width of the hole (11) and having a longitudinal axis (LH) extending along the length of the hole (11), where the longitudinal hole axis (LH) of the elongated hole (11) is different from 90% in relation to the longitudinal axis (LC) of the connecting section (2) and is arranged at an angle that is different from O degrees in relation to the longitudinal axis (LC) of the connecting section, or the at least one anchoring opening (11, 50) comprises a plurality of adjacent anchoring holes (50) which are arranged in a line on a common longitudinal hole axis (LH) which is arranged in a angle different from 90° to the longitudinal axis (LC) of the connecting section (2) and is placed at another angle different from 0 degrees in — to the longitudinal axis (LC) of the connecting section.

2. Window support bracket (1) according to claim 1, where the support section (7) comprises two support walls (8).

3. Window support bracket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, where the connection section (2) and the support section (7) are made from one piece of material.

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4. A window support bracket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge section (10) comprises an area of increased thickness adapted to abut against the wall (32) of the building.

5, Window support bracket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which window support bracket (1) further comprises an extension part (25) defining a longitudinal extension axis (ELC) and having an extension connecting surface, where the longitudinal extension axis of the extension part (25) ( ELC) is located substantially parallel to the longitudinal connection axis (LC) of the connecting section (2), where the extension part (25) extends beyond the receiving side (3) of the connecting section (2) so as to extend the total length of the window support bracket (1) along longitudinal connection axis (LC) of the receiving surface (3) of the connection section (2).

6. Window support bracket (1) according to claim 5, wherein the extension part (25) can be attached to either the connecting section (2) or to the supporting section (7) in a number of positions so as to create different overall lengths of the combined receiving surface of the connecting section (2) and receiving surface of the extension part (25).

7. Window support bracket (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the extension part (25) further comprises at least one side wall which is placed essentially perpendicular to the receiving surface (3) of the connection section (2), the at least one side wall extending at least partly along the longitudinal direction of the connecting section (2).

8. A window support bracket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting section (2) comprises a number of locking means (27) adapted to cooperate with a number of matching locking means (26) on the extension part (25) in order on interlocking of the extension part (25) with the connecting — section (2).

9. Window support bracket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the other end part (5) and/or the extension part (25) of the extension section (2) is made of corrosion-resistant material, e.g. stainless steel.

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10. Window support bracket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, where the angle between the longitudinal hole axis (LH) and the longitudinal connection axis (LC) is between 1° - 45°,

11. Method using a window support bracket (1) according to claims 1-10, where a first window support bracket (1) and a second window support bracket (1) are used to support a window, where at least part of a second the connecting section (2) of the window support bracket (1) is inserted into the extension part (25) and tilted so as to ensure that the two support sections (7) of the window support bracket (1) rest against each other.