EP0651122B1 - Improvement in hinges for pivoting a wing on a fixed frame - Google Patents

Improvement in hinges for pivoting a wing on a fixed frame Download PDF

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EP0651122B1
EP0651122B1 EP19940402415 EP94402415A EP0651122B1 EP 0651122 B1 EP0651122 B1 EP 0651122B1 EP 19940402415 EP19940402415 EP 19940402415 EP 94402415 A EP94402415 A EP 94402415A EP 0651122 B1 EP0651122 B1 EP 0651122B1
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Francis Lasfargues
Bernard Monfort
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D5/00Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
    • E05D5/02Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
    • E05D5/0215Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to profile members or the like
    • E05D5/0223Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to profile members or the like with parts, e.g. screws, extending through the profile wall or engaging profile grooves
    • E05D5/0238Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to profile members or the like with parts, e.g. screws, extending through the profile wall or engaging profile grooves with parts engaging profile grooves
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06BFIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B1/00Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
    • E06B1/04Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
    • E06B1/52Frames specially adapted for doors
    • E06B1/526Frames specially adapted for doors for door wings that can be set up to open either left or right, outwards or inwards, e.g. provided with grooves for easily detachable hinges or latch plates
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/10Additional functions
    • E05Y2800/12Sealing
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/26Form or shape
    • E05Y2800/27Profiles; Strips
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/132Doors
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/148Windows

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  • the present invention relates to an improvement brought to the plug hinges, realizing the articulation of a pivoting opening vis-à-vis a fixed frame, these hinges being conventionally formed by means of two cylindrical tubular knuckles adjacent and across which engage a joint hinge pin, these knuckles each being integral with a lateral tab of fixing on the sash and the frame respectively, authorizing the free movement of the first with respect to the second.
  • the present invention relates to a set formed of a fixed frame and an opening hinged on it dormant by means of sophisticated hinges which avoid such detachment, in particular allowing the joint of sealing, in particular to that which constitutes the second barrier in the part of this joint which extends the right of the hinges, not to include notable discontinuities from one end to the other of these last between the two knuckles and their legs fixing respectively on the sash and the frame, the joint being only sectioned on either side of the knuckle fixed to the frame to allow the pivoting with respect to this second connected knuckle to the opening.
  • each hinge is made up of two knuckles adjacent cylindrical tubulars through which commits a joint hinge pin, these knuckles each being integral with a lateral fixing tab on the sash and the frame respectively, allowing the free movement of the first relative to the second, is characterized in that each of the two knuckles comprises, in its lateral fixing lug, respectively secured to the sash and the frame, extending parallel to its tubular element, a groove of mounting and immobilization of a seal, protruding outward from the tab under this tubular element, so that in position supporting the sash on the frame, the seals worn by both legs are in the extension of one another, in ensuring the continuity of the seal at the right of the hinge.
  • each knuckle is thus associated with a seal which, when the sash is applied to the frame, ensures the continuity of the tightness of the assembly, in combination with the parts of this same seal which, from classic way, extend over the opening beyond the hinge, on one side and the other of the latter.
  • the mounting lug of the knuckle of this opening presents, in cross section, a L-shaped profile, with a terminal part fixed on a canvas of the profile, the other part, integral with the element tubular, carrying the seal receiving groove, which is extended in the opening profile by a groove of the same section provided in a support post integral with this profile, so that the joint sealing can be mounted continuously in these two grooves, arranged in the extension of one another.
  • the metal profile of the opening has an outer edge, perpendicular to the plane of the canvas to which the terminal fixing part is applied hinge knuckle, this outer edge being integral of the post provided with the groove for receiving the seal.
  • the outer edge of the profile is extends by an enveloping end, surrounding externally at least in part the cylindrical element of the knuckle carried by the opening.
  • the outer edge of the opening profile has, beyond the knuckle carried by this profile, a second tenon aligned with the first, formed in continuity with it on the profile and in which is mounted an extension of the seal, the distance separating the two studs being substantially equal to the width of the knuckle fastening lug carried by the standing, which fits into it when the sash is applied on the frame.
  • reference 1 designates a articulation hinge comprising, in itself known, two adjacent knuckles 2 and 3, each made up a cylindrical tubular element 4 and a lug attachment 5, this preferably having a profile marrying in cross section the shape of an L, with a first branch 6 secured to the tubular element 4 and extending in a plane containing a longitudinal generatrix connecting the tab with this tubular element, then a second terminal branch 7, extending substantially perpendicular to the first.
  • This branch 7 includes a heel 8 and a rib 9, allowing it to be immobilized, as the case may be, on the opening or the frame of a chassis window, door or the like, by means of a screw blocking, not shown, engaging in a passage 10 drilled in branch 7 of lug 5.
  • knuckle 2 is fixed by its lug 5 against a profile constituting the chassis a window opening or other, knuckle 3 being for its part secured to a fixed frame, intended to receive opening it when making the window or door considered.
  • Knuckles 2 and 3 have an extension in form of clamp 11, provided in branch 6 of the tabs fixing 5 of these knuckles and in particular carried out during the manufacture of these, this clamp extending parallel to and in the vicinity of the tubular elements 4 of corresponding knuckles.
  • the clamp 11 delimits each time a groove, respectively designated by 12 for which concerns knuckle 2 and par 13 for knuckle 3.
  • the grooves 12 and 13 are offset, while in the closed position, as shown in the Figures 3 and 4, they are an extension of one of the other, by allowing, as explained below, the continuity of a seal, only sectioned at appropriate places to allow free movement of a knuckle in relation to each other during the movements of opening it in relation to the frame.
  • the opening 14 thus comprises a flat canvas 15 provided with two parallel rails, respectively 16 and 17, arranged to allow mounting under one of them from the heel 8 of the terminal branch 7 of the leg fixing 5 with support of the rib 9 against the other, the assembly being immobilized in a suitable position according to the length of the profile 14 by a support wedge 18.
  • the profile of the opening 14 also includes a outer edge 19, which in the exemplary embodiment shown, extends perpendicular to the fabric 15, this edge being internally provided with a lug 20, comprising a groove 21, the position of the post being determined by construction so that this groove 21 is placed substantially in the extension of the groove 12 of the knuckle 2 (see Figure 1), when it is immobilized in the profile as shown above.
  • a seal 22 whose cross section may be variable depending on the applications envisaged, the tubular shape shown in the drawings therefore no limiting character, is mounted in the grooves 12 and 21, without any continuity solution, this joint being only stopped at its end 23, to the right of the site occupied by knuckle 3 once the hinge is definitively Assembly.
  • the profile of the opening 14 has a second tenon 24, arranged in the extension of the tenon 20 and formed of continuously with this one on the profile, the latter being machined by milling to allow mounting of hinges in the places provided.
  • the tenon 24 has a groove 25 for mounting the corresponding part 26 of the joint 22, that being continuous and stopped only at its end 27 opposite end 23, on the other side of the space reserved for knuckle 3.
  • a joint section 29 the longitudinal dimension of which corresponds to that of the tubular element 4 of this knuckle, this joint section having end sections respectively 30 and 31, suitable for coming to dispose exactly opposite the ends 23 and 27 of the seals 22 and 26 carried by the leaf 14 in the closed position of the latter on the frame 28, illustrated more particularly in Figure 3.
  • the reference 32 designates the pin allowing to articulate mutually the knuckles 2 and 3 by engagement of the latter along the axis common of the two tubular elements 4 of these knuckles.
  • the seals 22, 29 and 26 are in strict extension of each other, ensuring the continuity of the seal between the opening and the frame, including at hinge 1, with only one sectioning at the ends 23 and 30 on the one hand, 27 and 31 on the other hand.
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate, in cross section, mounting the opening 14 on the frame 28 by through the hinge 1 and its knuckles 2 and 3 articulated around pin 32.
  • the outer edge 19 of the opening 14 has an extension 36, partially coming surround the hinge 1 (see Figures 3 and 4).
  • the opening is illustrated provided with a glazing central 37 with double wall, respectively 38 and 39; good understood, this latter provision is of little importance to the invention, the opening may possibly be constituted by a solid panel, especially in the case of a door.
  • This system also improves performance of the assembly, not only with regard to air tightness and water, but also with regard to insulation acoustic.

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La présente invention est relative à un perfectionnement apporté aux paumelles à fiche, réalisant l'articulation d'un ouvrant pivotant vis-à-vis d'un dormant fixe, ces paumelles étant constituées de façon classique au moyen de deux charnons tubulaires cylindriques adjacents et à travers lesquels s'engage une broche d'articulation commune, ces charnons étant chacun solidaire d'une patte latérale de fixation sur l'ouvrant et le dormant respectivement, en autorisant le libre débattement du premier par rapport au second.The present invention relates to an improvement brought to the plug hinges, realizing the articulation of a pivoting opening vis-à-vis a fixed frame, these hinges being conventionally formed by means of two cylindrical tubular knuckles adjacent and across which engage a joint hinge pin, these knuckles each being integral with a lateral tab of fixing on the sash and the frame respectively, authorizing the free movement of the first with respect to the second.

Dans les réalisations classiques de tels ensembles articulés, notamment pour châssis de fenêtres, portes ou analogues, où le dormant et l'ouvrant sont réalisés au moyen de profilés métalliques, généralement en aluminium, il est avantageux sinon nécessaire de réaliser un montage qui assure une étanchéité satisfaisante à l'air et à l'eau, lorsque l'ouvrant est appliqué et verrouillé sur le dormant, ainsi que de bonnes performances du point de vue de l'isolation acoustique.In the classic embodiments of such sets articulated, in particular for window frames, doors or analogs, where the frame and the leaf are produced by means metal profiles, usually aluminum, it is advantageous if not necessary to carry out an assembly which ensures satisfactory air and water tightness, when the door is applied and locked on the frame, as well as good performance from the point of view of sound insulation.

On peut en particulier viser à satisfaire ces impératifs de la façon la plus simple, en disposant sur l'ouvrant un joint qui s'étend sur toute la périphérie des profilés formant son châssis, vers l'extérieur de celui-ci, ce joint, destiné à venir se comprimer entre l'ouvrant et le dormant, étant habituellement interrompu au droit des paumelles d'articulation de cet ouvrant, ce qui dès lors rompt l'étanchéité en cet endroit et peut entraíner des inconvénients, surtout si l'ouvrant présente une paroi externe exposée aux intempéries.We can in particular aim to satisfy these imperatives in the simplest way, by arranging on opening a joint which extends over the entire periphery of the profiles forming its chassis, towards the outside thereof, this seal, intended to come to compress between the opening and the sleeping, usually being interrupted at the right of hinges of articulation of this opening, which consequently breaks the seal in this place and can cause disadvantages, especially if the opening has a wall external exposed to the weather.

Dans un montage plus perfectionné, on a déjà prévu, de façon également connue dans la technique de réalisation de châssis en menuiseries métalliques, de munir l'ensemble articulé d'un système dit à double barrière, formé de deux joints distincts et parallèles, respectivement portés par l'ouvrant et le dormant et qui réalisent entre ceux-ci une sorte de cage centrale continue, dont la pression est en équilibre avec celle qui règne à l'extérieur de l'ouvrant, de manière à permettre une évacuation convenable de l'eau qui a pu s'infiltrer dans cette cage. Cependant, cette solution exige à nouveau d'interrompre le premier joint en partie haute du châssis pour réaliser cet équilibre, l'étanchéité à l'air devant être réalisée par le second joint situé plus près de l'intérieur du local. Dans ces conditions et comme dans le cas précédent, cette seconde barrière n'est pas parfaite, du fait des discontinuités nécessairement créées au droit des paumelles d'articulation et du délardement du joint correspondant effectué à cet endroit entre les extrémités opposées des deux charnons de chacune de celles-ci.In a more sophisticated assembly, we have already planned, also known in the art of frames in metal joinery, to provide all articulated with a so-called double barrier system, formed of two separate and parallel joints, respectively carried by the sash and the frame and which realize between them sort of continuous central cage, the pressure of which is balance with that which prevails outside of opening it, so as to allow evacuation suitable water that could infiltrate this cage. However, this solution again requires interrupting the first joint in the upper part of the chassis to make this balance, airtightness to be achieved by the second seal located closer to the inside of the local. Under these conditions and as in the case previous, this second barrier is not perfect, due makes discontinuities necessarily created in law hinges of articulation and releasing of the joint matching done at this place between the ends opposite of the two knuckles of each of these.

La présente invention a pour objet un ensemble formé d'un dormant fixe et d'un ouvrant articulé sur ce dormant au moyen de paumelles perfectionnées qui évitent un tel délardement, en permettant notamment au joint d'étanchéité, en particulier à celui qui constitue la seconde barrière dans la partie de ce joint qui s'étend au droit des paumelles, de ne pas comporter de discontinuités notables d'une extrémité à l'autre de ces dernières entre les deux charnons et leurs pattes de fixation respectivement sur l'ouvrant et le dormant, le joint étant seulement sectionné de part et d'autre du charnon solidaire du dormant afin de permettre le pivotement vis-à-vis de celui-ci du second charnon relié à l'ouvrant.The present invention relates to a set formed of a fixed frame and an opening hinged on it dormant by means of sophisticated hinges which avoid such detachment, in particular allowing the joint of sealing, in particular to that which constitutes the second barrier in the part of this joint which extends the right of the hinges, not to include notable discontinuities from one end to the other of these last between the two knuckles and their legs fixing respectively on the sash and the frame, the joint being only sectioned on either side of the knuckle fixed to the frame to allow the pivoting with respect to this second connected knuckle to the opening.

A cet effet, l'ensemble considéré, dans lequel chaque paumelle est constituée au moyen de deux charnons tubulaires cylindriques adjacents à travers lesquels s'engage une broche d'articulation commune, ces charnons étant chacun solidaire d'une patte latérale de fixation sur l'ouvrant et le dormant respectivement, en autorisant le libre débattement du premier par rapport au second, se caractérise en ce que chacun des deux charnons comporte, dans sa patte latérale de fixation, respectivement solidarisée de l'ouvrant et du dormant, s'étendant parallèlement à son élément tubulaire, une rainure de montage et d'immobilisation d'un joint d'étanchéité, faisant saillie vers l'extérieur de la patte sous cet élément tubulaire, de telle sorte que, en position d'appui de l'ouvrant sur le dormant, les joints portés par les deux pattes soient dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre, en assurant la continuité de l'étanchéité au droit de la paumelle.To this end, the set considered, in which each hinge is made up of two knuckles adjacent cylindrical tubulars through which commits a joint hinge pin, these knuckles each being integral with a lateral fixing tab on the sash and the frame respectively, allowing the free movement of the first relative to the second, is characterized in that each of the two knuckles comprises, in its lateral fixing lug, respectively secured to the sash and the frame, extending parallel to its tubular element, a groove of mounting and immobilization of a seal, protruding outward from the tab under this tubular element, so that in position supporting the sash on the frame, the seals worn by both legs are in the extension of one another, in ensuring the continuity of the seal at the right of the hinge.

Grâce à l'invention, chaque charnon est ainsi associé à un joint qui, lorsque l'ouvrant est appliqué sur le dormant, assure la continuité de l'étanchéité du montage, en combinaison avec les parties de ce même joint qui, de façon classique, se prolongent sur l'ouvrant au-delà de la paumelle, d'un côté et de l'autre de cette dernière.Thanks to the invention, each knuckle is thus associated with a seal which, when the sash is applied to the frame, ensures the continuity of the tightness of the assembly, in combination with the parts of this same seal which, from classic way, extend over the opening beyond the hinge, on one side and the other of the latter.

Selon l'invention, aucun délardement du joint n'est donc nécessaire, la continuité de ce joint, en position fermée de l'ouvrant, étant assurée sur la totalité de la périphérie de l'ouvrant, sauf seulement au droit des sectionnements de celui-ci effectués de part et d'autre du charnon porté par le dormant afin de permettre le libre pivotement de l'ouvrant autour de l'axe de la broche d'articulation de la paumelle.According to the invention, no backwashing of the joint is therefore necessary, the continuity of this joint, in position closed of the opening, being provided over the entire periphery of the opening, except only at the right of sections of it made on either side of the knuckle carried by the frame to allow free pivoting of the sash around the axis of the spindle hinge joint.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, où l'ouvrant est constitué d'un châssis formé de profilés métalliques convenablement raccordés, la patte de fixation du charnon de cet ouvrant présente, en section droite, un profil en L, avec une partie terminale fixée sur une toile du profilé, l'autre partie, solidaire de l'élément tubulaire, portant la rainure de réception du joint, laquelle se prolonge dans le profilé de l'ouvrant par une rainure de même section prévue dans un tenon de support solidaire de ce profilé, de telle sorte que le joint d'étanchéité puisse être monté en continu dans ces deux rainures, disposées dans le prolongement l'une de l'autre.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, where the opening consists of a frame formed by profiles suitably connected, the mounting lug of the knuckle of this opening presents, in cross section, a L-shaped profile, with a terminal part fixed on a canvas of the profile, the other part, integral with the element tubular, carrying the seal receiving groove, which is extended in the opening profile by a groove of the same section provided in a support post integral with this profile, so that the joint sealing can be mounted continuously in these two grooves, arranged in the extension of one another.

Avantageusement, le profilé métallique de l'ouvrant comporte un bord externe, perpendiculaire au plan de la toile sur lequel s'applique la partie terminale de fixation du charnon de la paumelle, ce bord externe étant solidaire du tenon muni de la rainure de réception du joint. Advantageously, the metal profile of the opening has an outer edge, perpendicular to the plane of the canvas to which the terminal fixing part is applied hinge knuckle, this outer edge being integral of the post provided with the groove for receiving the seal.

De préférence, le bord externe du profilé se prolonge par une extrémité enveloppante, entourant extérieurement au moins en partie l'élément cylindrique du charnon porté par l'ouvrant.Preferably, the outer edge of the profile is extends by an enveloping end, surrounding externally at least in part the cylindrical element of the knuckle carried by the opening.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le bord extérieur du profilé de l'ouvrant comporte, au-delà du charnon porté par ce profilé, un second tenon aligné avec le premier, formé en continuité avec celui-ci sur le profilé et dans lequel est monté un prolongement du joint d'étanchéité, la distance séparant les deux tenons étant sensiblement égale à la largeur de la patte de fixation du charnon porté par le dormant, qui s'y encastre lors de l'application de l'ouvrant sur le dormant.According to another characteristic, the outer edge of the opening profile has, beyond the knuckle carried by this profile, a second tenon aligned with the first, formed in continuity with it on the profile and in which is mounted an extension of the seal, the distance separating the two studs being substantially equal to the width of the knuckle fastening lug carried by the standing, which fits into it when the sash is applied on the frame.

D'autres caractéristiques d'une paumelle d'articulation établie conformément à l'invention, apparaítront encore à travers la description qui suit d'un exemple de réalisation, donné à titre indicatif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • La Figure 1 est une vue en perspective partielle d'une paumelle selon l'invention, dont les charnons comportent des rainures de montage d'un joint d'étanchéité, ces charnons étant illustrés sur cette Figure préalablement à la mise en place de ce joint.
  • La Figure 2 est une vue en perspective partielle de la paumelle selon la Figure 1, munie dans chacun de ses charnons d'un joint d'étanchéité, ces charnons étant illustrés avant articulation de l'ouvrant sur le dormant autour de la broche reliant les charnons.
  • La Figure 3 est une vue en perspective analogue à la Figure 2 mais illustrant les charnons de la paumelle après assemblage mutuel.
  • Les Figures 4 et 5 illustrent, vus en coupe transversale, un ouvrant et un dormant pour châssis de fenêtre ou analogue, respectivement en position de fermeture et d'ouverture.
Other characteristics of a hinge joint established in accordance with the invention will become apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a hinge according to the invention, whose knuckles have grooves for mounting a seal, these knuckles being illustrated in this Figure prior to the installation of this seal .
  • Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of the hinge according to Figure 1, provided in each of its knuckles with a seal, these knuckles being illustrated before articulation of the opening on the frame around the pin connecting the knuckles.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view similar to Figure 2 but illustrating the knuckles of the hinge after mutual assembly.
  • Figures 4 and 5 illustrate, viewed in cross section, an opening and a frame for window frames or the like, respectively in the closed and open position.

Sur ces Figures, la référence 1 désigne une paumelle d'articulation comportant, de façon en elle-même connue, deux charnons adjacents 2 et 3, constitué chacun d'un élément tubulaire cylindrique 4 et d'une patte de fixation 5, celle-ci présentant de préférence un profil épousant en section droite la forme d'un L, avec une première branche 6 solidaire de l'élément tubulaire 4 et s'étendant dans un plan contenant une génératrice longitudinale de liaison de la patte avec cet élément tubulaire, puis une seconde branche terminale 7, s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à la première. Cette branche 7 comprend un talon 8 et une nervure 9, permettant son immobilisation, selon le cas, sur l'ouvrant ou le dormant d'un châssis de fenêtre, porte ou analogue, par l'intermédiaire d'une vis de blocage, non représentée, s'engageant dans un passage 10 perçé dans la branche 7 de la patte 5.In these Figures, reference 1 designates a articulation hinge comprising, in itself known, two adjacent knuckles 2 and 3, each made up a cylindrical tubular element 4 and a lug attachment 5, this preferably having a profile marrying in cross section the shape of an L, with a first branch 6 secured to the tubular element 4 and extending in a plane containing a longitudinal generatrix connecting the tab with this tubular element, then a second terminal branch 7, extending substantially perpendicular to the first. This branch 7 includes a heel 8 and a rib 9, allowing it to be immobilized, as the case may be, on the opening or the frame of a chassis window, door or the like, by means of a screw blocking, not shown, engaging in a passage 10 drilled in branch 7 of lug 5.

Dans l'exemple représenté, on suppose, de façon en elle-même connue dans la technique, que le charnon 2 est fixé par sa patte 5 contre un profilé constituant le châssis d'un ouvrant de fenêtre ou autre, le charnon 3 étant pour sa part solidarisé d'un dormant fixe, destiné à recevoir l'ouvrant lors de la réalisation de la fenêtre ou porte considérée.In the example shown, it is assumed, so itself known in the art, that knuckle 2 is fixed by its lug 5 against a profile constituting the chassis a window opening or other, knuckle 3 being for its part secured to a fixed frame, intended to receive opening it when making the window or door considered.

Les charnons 2 et 3 sont munis d'une extension en forme de pince 11, prévue dans la branche 6 des pattes de fixation 5 de ces charnons et notamment réalisée lors de la fabrication de ces derniers, cette pince s'étendant parallèlement et au voisinage des éléments tubulaires 4 des charnons correspondants. La pince 11 délimite à chaque fois une rainure, respectivement désignée par 12 pour ce qui concerne le charnon 2 et par 13 pour le charnon 3.Knuckles 2 and 3 have an extension in form of clamp 11, provided in branch 6 of the tabs fixing 5 of these knuckles and in particular carried out during the manufacture of these, this clamp extending parallel to and in the vicinity of the tubular elements 4 of corresponding knuckles. The clamp 11 delimits each time a groove, respectively designated by 12 for which concerns knuckle 2 and par 13 for knuckle 3.

En position d'ouverture de la paumelle, illustrée sur la Figure 1, les rainures 12 et 13 sont décalées, tandis que dans la position de fermeture, comme représenté sur les Figures 3 et 4, elles sont dans le prolongement l'une de l'autre, en permettant, comme on le précise ci-après, la continuité d'un joint d'étanchéité, uniquement sectionné aux endroits appropriés pour autoriser le libre débattement d'un charnon par rapport à l'autre lors des mouvements de l'ouvrant par rapport au dormant.In the hinge open position, illustrated in Figure 1, the grooves 12 and 13 are offset, while in the closed position, as shown in the Figures 3 and 4, they are an extension of one of the other, by allowing, as explained below, the continuity of a seal, only sectioned at appropriate places to allow free movement of a knuckle in relation to each other during the movements of opening it in relation to the frame.

Sur la Figure 2, on retrouve les charnons 2 et 3 de la paumelle 1, le charnon 2 étant ici représenté solidarisé par sa patte de fixation 5 d'un profilé métallique faisant partie du châssis d'un ouvrant 14 d'une porte ou fenêtre (non représentée dans son ensemble).In Figure 2, we find the knuckles 2 and 3 of the hinge 1, the knuckle 2 being shown here secured by its fixing lug 5 of a metal profile making part of the frame of a door leaf 14 of a door or window (not shown as a whole).

L'ouvrant 14 comporte ainsi une toile plane 15 munie de deux rails parallèles, respectivement 16 et 17, agencés de manière à permettre le montage sous l'un d'entre eux du talon 8 de la branche terminale 7 de la patte de fixation 5 avec appui de la nervure 9 contre l'autre, l'ensemble étant immobilisé en position convenable selon la longueur du profilé 14 par une cale d'appui 18.The opening 14 thus comprises a flat canvas 15 provided with two parallel rails, respectively 16 and 17, arranged to allow mounting under one of them from the heel 8 of the terminal branch 7 of the leg fixing 5 with support of the rib 9 against the other, the assembly being immobilized in a suitable position according to the length of the profile 14 by a support wedge 18.

Le profilé de l'ouvrant 14 comporte par ailleurs un bord extérieur 19, qui dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté, s'étend perpendiculairement à la toile 15, ce bord étant muni intérieurement d'un tenon 20, comprenant une rainure 21, la position du tenon étant déterminée par construction de telle sorte que cette rainure 21 se place sensiblement dans le prolongement de la rainure 12 du charnon 2 (voir Figure 1), lorsque celui-ci est immobilisé dans le profilé de la façon indiquée ci-dessus.The profile of the opening 14 also includes a outer edge 19, which in the exemplary embodiment shown, extends perpendicular to the fabric 15, this edge being internally provided with a lug 20, comprising a groove 21, the position of the post being determined by construction so that this groove 21 is placed substantially in the extension of the groove 12 of the knuckle 2 (see Figure 1), when it is immobilized in the profile as shown above.

Dans cette position, un joint 22 dont la section peut être variable selon les applications envisagées, la forme tubulaire représentée sur les dessins n'ayant dès lors aucun caractère limitatif, est monté dans les rainures 12 et 21, sans aucune solution de continuité, ce joint étant seulement arrêté à son extrémité 23, au droit de l'emplacement occupé par le charnon 3 une fois la paumelle définitivement assemblée. In this position, a seal 22 whose cross section may be variable depending on the applications envisaged, the tubular shape shown in the drawings therefore no limiting character, is mounted in the grooves 12 and 21, without any continuity solution, this joint being only stopped at its end 23, to the right of the site occupied by knuckle 3 once the hinge is definitively Assembly.

Le profilé de l'ouvrant 14 comporte un second tenon 24, disposé dans le prolongement du tenon 20 et formé de façon continue avec celui-ci sur le profilé, ce dernier étant usiné par fraisage pour permettre le montage des paumelles aux endroits prévus. Le tenon 24 comporte une rainure 25 pour le montage de la partie correspondante 26 du joint 22, celui étant continu et arrêté seulement à son extrémité 27 en regard de l'extrémité 23, de l'autre côté de l'emplacement réservé au charnon 3.The profile of the opening 14 has a second tenon 24, arranged in the extension of the tenon 20 and formed of continuously with this one on the profile, the latter being machined by milling to allow mounting of hinges in the places provided. The tenon 24 has a groove 25 for mounting the corresponding part 26 of the joint 22, that being continuous and stopped only at its end 27 opposite end 23, on the other side of the space reserved for knuckle 3.

Celui-ci, illustré sur la Figure 2 avant montage du profilé de l'ouvrant 14 est pour sa part solidarisé par sa propre patte de fixation 5 d'un dormant fixe (non représenté sur la Figure 2 mais apparaissant sur les Figures 4 et 5, sous la référence générale 28), les modalités d'immobilisation de ce charnon 3 sur le dormant 28 étant en règle générale analogues à celles envisagées pour le charnon 2 sur l'ouvrant 14, avec des rails 16 et 17 et une cale de blocage 18 coopérant avec le talon 8 et la nervure 9 de la patte de fixation 5 correspondante.This, illustrated in Figure 2 before mounting the profile of the opening 14 is for its part secured by its own fixing lug 5 of a fixed frame (not shown) in Figure 2 but appearing in Figures 4 and 5, under general reference 28), the methods of immobilization of this knuckle 3 on the frame 28 being in good standing general similar to those envisaged for knuckle 2 on the opening 14, with rails 16 and 17 and a blocking block 18 cooperating with the heel 8 and the rib 9 of the lug corresponding fixing 5.

Dans la rainure 13 du charnon 3 est alors monté un tronçon de joint 29, dont la dimension longitudinale correspond à celle de l'élément tubulaire 4 de ce charnon, ce tronçon de joint présentant des sections d'extrémité respectivement 30 et 31, propres à venir se disposer exactement en regard des extrémités 23 et 27 des joints 22 et 26 portés par l'ouvrant 14 dans la position de fermeture de ce dernier sur le dormant 28, illustrée plus particulièrement sur la Figure 3. Sur cette dernière, la référence 32 désigne la broche permettant d'articuler mutuellement les charnons 2 et 3 par engagement de celle-ci selon l'axe commun des deux éléments tubulaires 4 de ces charnons.In the groove 13 of the knuckle 3 is then mounted a joint section 29, the longitudinal dimension of which corresponds to that of the tubular element 4 of this knuckle, this joint section having end sections respectively 30 and 31, suitable for coming to dispose exactly opposite the ends 23 and 27 of the seals 22 and 26 carried by the leaf 14 in the closed position of the latter on the frame 28, illustrated more particularly in Figure 3. On the latter, the reference 32 designates the pin allowing to articulate mutually the knuckles 2 and 3 by engagement of the latter along the axis common of the two tubular elements 4 of these knuckles.

Dans cette position, les joints 22, 29 et 26 sont dans le prolongement strict les uns des autres, en assurant la continuité de l'étanchéité entre l'ouvrant et le dormant, y-compris au niveau de la paumelle 1, avec seulement un sectionnement au droit des extrémités 23 et 30 d'une part, 27 et 31 d'autre part.In this position, the seals 22, 29 and 26 are in strict extension of each other, ensuring the continuity of the seal between the opening and the frame, including at hinge 1, with only one sectioning at the ends 23 and 30 on the one hand, 27 and 31 on the other hand.

Les Figures 3 et 4 illustrent, en coupe transversale, le montage de l'ouvrant 14 sur le dormant 28 par l'intermédiaire de la paumelle 1 et de ses charnons 2 et 3 articulés autour de la broche 32.Figures 3 and 4 illustrate, in cross section, mounting the opening 14 on the frame 28 by through the hinge 1 and its knuckles 2 and 3 articulated around pin 32.

Sur ces Figures, on observe comment est réalisée la double barrière d'étanchéité entre l'ouvrant 14 et le dormant 28, d'une part au moyen du joint continu 22, 29, 26, d'autre part, au moyen d'un second joint continu 33, porté par le dormant 28 et contre lequel s'applique, en position de fermeture de l'ouvrant, une portée d'appui 34 de ce dernier, l'ensemble délimitant dans cette position une cage fermée 35, avantageusement mise en équilibre de pression avec l'extérieur.In these Figures, we observe how the double sealing barrier between the opening 14 and the frame 28, on the one hand by means of the continuous seal 22, 29, 26, on the other hand, by means of a second continuous seal 33, worn by the frame 28 and against which applies, in position closing the opening, a bearing surface 34 of this last, the whole delimiting in this position a cage closed 35, advantageously balancing pressure with the outside.

Dans l'exemple représenté, le bord extérieur 19 de l'ouvrant 14 comporte un prolongement 36, venant partiellement entourer la paumelle 1 (voir Figures 3 et 4). Dans cet exemple enfin, l'ouvrant est illustré muni d'un vitrage central 37 à double paroi, respectivement 38 et 39 ; bien entendu, cette dernière disposition importe peu à l'invention, l'ouvrant pouvant le cas échéant être constitué par un panneau plein, notamment dans le cas d'une porte.In the example shown, the outer edge 19 of the opening 14 has an extension 36, partially coming surround the hinge 1 (see Figures 3 and 4). In this example finally, the opening is illustrated provided with a glazing central 37 with double wall, respectively 38 and 39; good understood, this latter provision is of little importance to the invention, the opening may possibly be constituted by a solid panel, especially in the case of a door.

On réalise ainsi une paumelle d'articulation d'un ouvrant sur un dormant, permettant d'assurer une continuité pratiquement parfaite du joint d'étanchéité porté par l'ouvrant, améliorant de façon tout à fait remarquable l'efficacité de l'isolation procurée par la seconde barrière que réalise ce joint dans un montage classique, notamment en évitant le délardement de ce joint au droit de la paumelle d'articulation. Ce système améliore aussi les performances du montage, non seulement vis-à-vis de l'étanchéité à l'air et à l'eau, mais également en ce qui concerne l'isolation acoustique.This produces a hinge of articulation of a opening onto a frame, ensuring continuity practically perfect seal carried by opening it, improving in a very remarkable way the effectiveness of the insulation provided by the second barrier that this joint achieves in a conventional assembly, in particular in avoiding the backwashing of this joint at the right of the hinge of articulation. This system also improves performance of the assembly, not only with regard to air tightness and water, but also with regard to insulation acoustic.

Claims (5)

  1. Assembly formed of a stationary casing (28) and an opening leaf (14) articulated to this casing by means of hinges (1), each hinge being constructed by means of two adjacent cylindrical tubular hinge knuckles (2, 3) through which a common hinge pin (32) is engaged, these hinge knuckles each being secured to a lateral plate (5) for fixing to the opening leaf and the casing respectively, allowing the first to move freely with respect to the second, characterized in that each of the two hinge knuckles (2, 3) includes, in its lateral fixing plate (5) respectively secured to the opening leaf (14) and to the casing (28), and extending parallel to its tubular element (4), a slot (12, 13) in which to fit and immobilize a sealing gasket (22, 29) projecting towards the outside of the plate under this tubular element, so that in the position in which the opening leaf bears against the casing, the gaskets borne by the two plates are aligned with one another, thus giving continuity of the sealing at the hinge (1).
  2. Assembly according to Claim 1, in an embodiment in which the opening leaf (14) consists of a frame formed of suitably connected metal profile sections, characterized in that the fixing plate (5) of the hinge knuckle (2) borne by this opening leaf exhibits an L-shaped profile in cross-section, with an end branch (7) fixed to a web (15) of the profile section, the other branch (6) secured to the tubular element (4) bearing the slot (12) for accommodating the gasket (22), which slot is extended, in the profile section of the opening leaf, by a slot (21) of the same cross-section provided in a support tenon (20) secured to this profile section, so that the sealing gasket (22) can be fitted continuously in the slots (12, 21) in the extension of one another.
  3. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the profile section of the opening leaf (14) has an outside edge (19) perpendicular to the plane of the web (15) and against which the end fixing part (7) of the hinge knuckle (2) of the hinge (1) bears, this outer edge being secured to the tenon (20) equipped with the slot (21) for accommodating the gasket (22).
  4. Assembly according to Claim 3, characterized in that the outside edge (19) of the profile section is extended by an enveloping end (36) externally surrounding, at least in part, the tubular element (4) of the hinge knuckle (2) borne by the opening leaf (14).
  5. Assembly according to one of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the outer edge (19) of the profile section of the opening leaf (14) includes, beyond the hinge knuckle (2) borne by this profile section, a second tenon (24) aligned with the first one (20), formed as a continuation of the latter on the profile section, and in which an extension (26) of the sealing gasket (22) is fitted, the distance separating the two tenons being substantially equal to the width of the fixing plate (5) of the hinge knuckle (3) borne by the casing (28), which fits into it when the opening leaf is pressed against the casing.
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