EP0678636B1 - Connecting device for installing the sash of a skylight in the main frame - Google Patents

Abstract

The connecting device is for the installation of the pane of a house roof window in the casing box. The pane is axially fixed by rotatably arranged connecting parts on the side rails and the casing box has retaining members, which are connectable by interengaging cross-sections. The connecting parts (3) have a U-shaped cross-section (4), which accommodate pivotable set-out arms (5) acting as retaining members and these connections can be secured by fixture members (6). As fixture members bolts (7) are used. In each set-out arm at least one bolt is sprung located. <IMAGE>

Description

The invention relates to a connecting device for the installation of the wing of a roof window in the Feed box, the device connecting parts connected to the two Side spars of the wing to be fixed and perpendicular to the two side spars standing axis are to be arranged rotatably, and serving as holding elements, pivotable extension arms, which are to be arranged with one of their ends on the feed box, and wherein the connecting parts receive the other ends of the extension arms and can be positively connected to the extension arms by cross-sections which can be joined together.

When installing a roof window in a roof, it is advantageous because of the weight of the windows, the feed box and install the wing one after the other. To have to for this purpose connecting elements of a connecting device be present, which is the installation of the wing in the Roof box already installed from the interior enable in the simplest possible way.

A connecting device of the type mentioned is known from DE-GM 8 490 192. This connection device consists of circular guides that are attached to the feed box, as well as circular arc Slide rails that are rotatably arranged on the window sash are. The parts must fit together when installing the sash and subsequently by a screw-on stop be secured. This connection device is for easy and quick installation of the wing unsuitable in the feed box, especially if the sash can be attached to swivel arms should.

A roof window is known from DE-P 2 519 856, in which the wing is opened with the feed box connected is. The extension arms are on one end the upper edge of the feed box, on the other side longitudinally articulated to the side members of the wing. In the area of the upper third of the length of the Side spars each have an axle journal that supports them is determined to along the top of the feed box slide. If the wing is attached to the extension arms, the wing moves in a folding motion when opened around the overhead axis of the feed box on the side of the Extension arms. If the wing is uncoupled from the extension arms, slide those lying on the feed box Axle journal with the raising arms raised from the feed box downward. Thus, the wing-side hinge point the extension arms around which the wing can be swiveled is shifted upwards and with that the free viewing height enlarged. The sliding movement of the axle journals is by bumping into a stop limited.

The invention has for its object a connecting device of the type mentioned at the outset, that a wing from the interior simple and quickly with swivel arms on the feed box is connectable.

The object is achieved in that the Connecting parts each have a U-shaped cross section, and that the connecting parts and the extension arms can be operated without tools Fixing elements can be locked together.

The wing is z. B. from the interior by the in Feed box installed on the roof, on the Put the top edge of the feed box in the correct one Assigned to the feed box. Lying there for example, wing-side axle journals on the stop lugs and determine the correct assignment. Now the connecting parts and the extension arms are put together, for example by pushing the wing-side, U-shaped cross-section over the free End of in particular a rectangular cross section exhibiting arm. This connection connecting part / extension arm is then by a hand-operated Secure locking element. The connecting device according to the invention is inexpensive producible as sheet metal stampings and you can use them assemble in a few simple steps. Great even with wings The works for installing the sash can be dimensioned also perform by one person, especially if the Bear the axle journal against the stop lugs.

The fixing elements can be done in different ways form. A simple solution is from a bolt formed, which can be inserted into a hole, the in the desired position both through the connecting part as well as through the extension arm.

Preferably at least one bolt is in each Extension arm spring-mounted captive, which at Insert the extension arm into the U-shaped cross section can be pushed back by an inlet slope of the connecting part and in the locking position in an opening of the connecting part engages positively. This configuration has the advantage that the parts in the Automatically lock the locking position together and the installation steps are essentially limited to that the extension arms with the connecting parts in Cover should be taken, with the introduction of the extension arm in the U-cross section of the connecting part Entry slopes of the connecting part are facilitated.

There is a further embodiment of the fixing elements in providing latches that lock the Connecting parts and the extension arms in the coupled Effect end position.

The latches on the extension arms are convenient pivoted, being in the locked position with at least one locking cam each in corresponding Engage recesses in the connecting parts. These recesses are expediently slit-shaped trained and the locking cam with at least each bevelled, thereby introducing the Closing cams in the assigned recesses of the U cross section relieved and a suit between the connecting part and extension arm is achievable to the extension arm in the locking position, fully against the bottom of the U-section to press the connecting part. Through the Design of the fixing elements as a pivoting bolt it is possible to lock it by a simple manual operation to manufacture. This is for the installation of the Wing and for securing the connection connecting part / extension arm a tool is not required.

By means of a stop bar arranged on the extension arm, which in particular with an arcuate recess of the Riegel works together, the swivel range the bolt to the ready-to-install position or the lockable one Limit position.

This will inadvertently release the lock prevents the after the installation of the wing Latch by attaching one to the extension arms upper wing cover plate to be fastened in the locking position are set.

An adjustment possibility can be made in the connecting device insert by using an eccentric bolt Position of the connecting part in relation to the extension arm is longitudinally displaceable.

The eccentric pin is preferably transverse between two to the longitudinal axis of the extension arm, in the Connections introduced introduced limits and the eccentric shaft is mounted on the extension arm. By this adjustment can change the position of the wing Feed box can be set. Both are Adjustment of the position of the wing along the opening arms possible as well as a cross adjustment to also at a smoothly installed feed box to ensure the wing.

Stops can be provided that additionally Secure the position of the connecting part on the extension arm and in particular ensure that after the lifting of the Locking position by loosening the fixing elements of the The wing continues to be sufficiently reliable Arms are held.

The frame of the wing, usually made of wood are usually protected from moisture by wing cover plates. An upper wing cover plate can also be used cover the extension arms and a lower wing cover plate this must encompass the lower part of the Cover the casement. With such an arrangement with overlapping ends of adjacent wing cover plates the connecting part is equipped with free spaces, which form a free space for intervention by the upper ones End areas of the lower wing cover plate when swinging of the wing.

Fig. 1

eine Prinzipskizze eines Wohndachfensters mit Ausstellarmen,

Fig. 2

einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt aus Fig. 1 mit einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel einer Verbindungsvorrichtung,

Fig. 3

eine Ausgestaltung eines Festlegelements,

Fig. 4

ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer Verbindungsvorrichtung in Draufsicht,

Fig. 5

ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel in Seitenansicht und

Fig. 6

das dritte Ausführungsbeispiel in Untersicht.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it

Fig. 1

a basic sketch of a roof window with opening arms,

Fig. 2

2 shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 1 with a first exemplary embodiment of a connecting device,

Fig. 3

an embodiment of a fixing element,

Fig. 4

a second embodiment of a connecting device in plan view,

Fig. 5

a third embodiment in side view and

Fig. 6

the third embodiment in bottom view.

1 consists of the feed box 12 on which a pair of extension arms 5 can be pivoted are stored, which have a wing 1 at their free ends store vibrating. The wing 1 is on its two Side bars 2 provided with connecting parts 3, the have a U-shaped cross section 4, in which the Extension arms 5 are positively received with their free ends are. A fixing element 6 locks the connection between connecting part 3 and the associated Extension arm 5. The connecting part 3 is by means of a Flange 26, which can be seen in Fig. 2, on the side rails 2 attached. The U cross-section is on the flange 26 4 pivoted about the axis 11.

Above the display arms 5 and the upper part of the feed box 12 is a U-shaped upper wing cover plate 18. In the area of the connecting parts 3 covers the upper wing cover plate 18 with its lower ones Ends the upper ends of a lower wing cover plate 24, the spars of wing 1 in the lower area protects. The lower wing cover plate 24 ends above the axis 11, the connecting parts 3 with Clearances 25 are provided that a around the axes 11th swingable wing 1 perform its movement can without the upper ends of the lower wing cover plate 24 collide with the connecting parts 3.

When the wing 1 swings open, the wing-side slide Axle journal 31 on the end face of the feed box 12 down, the one formed by the axis 11 Swing axis of the wing lifted off the feed box 12 becomes. The sliding movement is determined by the stop 32 limited. When the axle journal 31 bears against the stop shoulder 32, the wing 1 is in the cleaning position, in which the outside of the wing 1 from Inside the room is accessible.

The enlarged representation according to FIG. 2 can be seen that in the U-shaped cross section 4 of the connecting part 3 the extension arm 5 with its free end form-fitting fits in. A bolt serves as the fixing element 6 7, the extension arm 5 in the connecting part 3 locked. The bolt 7 can secure a head wear and on the other side by means of a securing element be kept.

The connecting part equipped with a U-section 3 of FIG. 3 is in the area of a fixing element 6 equipped with inlet slopes 10. Near the free end the extension arm 5 are two bolts 7 as locking elements 6 against the pressure of an intermediate spring 8 can be pushed into the profile of the extension arms 5. The Bolts 7 are enlarged with thickenings 33 Bore part 34 one in the free cross section of the Shape of a rectangular arm 5 inserted insert part 35, which also the Spring 8 picks up. When inserting the extension arms 5 in the connecting parts 3, the bolts 7 through Inlet slopes 10 pressed back against the force of the spring 8 into the extension arms 5. Reach the extension arms 5 their end position, the extension arm 5 on connecting the free legs 30 of the U cross section 4 Bottom 29 of the connecting part 3 is snug, so are the bolt 7 in the free legs 30 of the U-cross section 4 openings 9 opposite, into which the bolts 7 snap automatically by the spring force. This embodiment is particularly simple and expedient, because a simple joining together is sufficient is and the locking elements 6 automatically in the locking position latch.

4 carries the Extension arm 5 only a bolt 7 and the connecting part 3 is with two inlet slopes 10 and two openings 9 equipped to the U cross section 4 left and to use right. Furthermore, the connecting part 3 via two stops 23 and 23 '. The attack 23 is at the front end in the extension arm 5 inserted that he the bottom 29 of the U-shaped cross section 4 of the connecting part 3 is opposite. This Stop 23 serves as a teaching for determining the correct one Assignment of the connecting part 3 to the arm 5 at Coupling these parts 3, 5 and also when uncoupling after releasing the lock by releasing the locking element 6 as an additional safeguard to prevent sliding of the connecting part 3 from the extension arm 5 prevent below. Stops 23 'are on the U-shaped Cross section 4 added and reach over it open side that the extension arm 5 almost at this point is completely embraced on all sides.

In the bottom 29 of the U-shaped cross section 4 of the connecting part 3, an elongated hole 28 is introduced, which is transverse Limits lying to the longitudinal axis of the extension arm 5 22, 22 '. Between these limitations 22, 22 'an eccentric bolt 21 is mounted, the Eccentricity 20 rotatably riveted to the extension arm 5 is. Both the bolt 7 serving as the fixing element 6 in the opening 9 and the stop 23 have a such game on that a displacement of the connecting part 3 on the extension arm 5 in its longitudinal direction possible by adjusting the eccentric bolt 21 is. This is the position of the wing to the feed box 12 adjustable. By evenly adjusting the the eccentric bolts 21 assigned to the two extension arms 5 the air gap between the top and bottom edge of wing 1 to feed box 12 regulated. By different Adjustment of the two eccentric bolts 21 is an inclination correction of the wing 1 possible.

4 is the axis 11 of the connecting part 3 drawn on the side rail 2 of the wing 1. Of the Wing 1 with the side rail 2 is indicated as a fragment. The flange 26 serves to fasten the axis 11 of the connecting part 3 on the side rail 2, this Flange 26 is formed as a plate made by Threaded through is connected to the side rail 2. Additional dowel pins serve to fix the position precisely. The axis 11 simultaneously forms an axis of movement for the wing 1 around which the wing 1 is swinging to the Extension arms 5 is mounted.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6, the Locking between extension arm 5 and connecting part 3 by means of a fixing element 6, which is pivotable Bolt 13 is formed, which on the underside of the Ausstellarms 5 is mounted. This bolt 13 has via two locking cams 14 and 14 'in the locking position in opposite recesses 15, 15 'of free leg 30 of the U-cross section 4 of the connecting part 3 intervene. These recesses 15, 15 'are slit-shaped and the locking cams 14, 14 ' have bevels 16 that are easy to shrink serve or ensure that the extension arm 5 in addition with a tightening torque against the bottom 29 of the U-shaped Cross-section 4 is pressed. One on the extension arm 5 arranged stop web 19 engages in one arcuate recess 27 of the bolt 13 and limited its pivoting movement. 6 is the latch 13 swivel-limited in the locking position.

The bolt 13 has an operating handle 17 which also in the locking position via the extension arm 5 on the side protrudes and is therefore easy to grasp. The also the upper wing cover plate covering the raising arms 5 18 is designed such that it is also the Actuating handles 17 protrude and overlaps them laterally. This causes the bolt 13 to pivot excluded when the upper wing cover plate 18 is installed, which, for security reasons, the lifting of the Locking between connecting part 3 and extension arm 5 not accidentally when the roof window is installed in the roof can be done.

Each connecting device is with an eccentric bolt 21 equipped with eccentric 20, which on the Wing 1 facing the inside of the extension arm 5 attached and in an elongated hole 28 in the free leg 30 of the U cross section 4 of the connecting part 3 engages, wherein the elongated hole 28 has the boundaries 22, 22 '. The function is the same as described above. This Arrangement of the eccentric bolt 21 has the advantage that Readjustments with a roof window installed in the roof can be made comfortably from the interior.

Claims (12)

1. Connection means for fitting the sash (1) of a roof window of a dwelling into the frame (12), the means having connection members (3), which are to be disposed on the lateral portions (2) of the sash so as to be rotatable about a spindle (11) located securedly and perpendicularly relative to the two lateral portions, and having pivotable extension arms (5) which serve as retaining members and are to be disposed with one of their ends on the frame, and the connection members (3) accommodating the other ends of the extension arms (5) and being connectable, in a form-fitting manner, to the extension arms (5) by cross-sections which are insertable in one another, characterised in that the connection members (3) each have a U-shaped cross-section (4), and in that the connection members (3) and the extension arms (5) can be locked in position with one another by means of securing elements (6) which are actuatable without any tools.
2. Connection means according to claim 1, characterised in that pins (7) serve as securing elements (6).
3. Connection means according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that at least one pin (7) is mounted in each extension arm (5) in a non-detachable and resilient manner, which pin can be retracted in an inclined inlet (10) of the connection member (3), when inserting the extension arm (5) into the U-shaped cross-section (4), and engages, in a form-fitting manner, in an opening (9) in the connection member (3) in the locked position.
4. Connection means according to claim 1, characterised in that catches (13) serve as securing elements (6).
5. Connection means according to claim 4, characterised in that the catches (13) are pivotably mounted on the extension arms (5) and, in the locked position, engage in recesses (15, 15') of the connection members (3) with at least one respective closing cam (14, 14').
6. Connection means according to claim 5, characterised in that the recesses (15, 15') have a slot-shaped configuration, and the closing cams (14, 14') are each provided with at least one inclined portion (16).
7. Connection means according to one or more of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that a stop web (19) on the extension arm (5) establishes the limits of the pivotal movement of the catch (13) in the fitted position and in the locked position.
8. Connection means according to one or more of claims 4 to 7, characterised in that, after the fitting of the sash (1), the catches (13) are secured in the locked position by the attachment of an upper sash cover plate (18), which is to be mounted on the extension arms (5).
9. Connection means according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that an eccentric pin (21) serves to adjust the connection member (3) relative to the extension arm (5).
10. Connection means according to claim 9, characterised in that the eccentric pin (21) is disposed between two boundaries (22, 22'), which extend transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the extension arm (5) and are inserted in the connection members (3), and an eccentric shaft (20) is rotatably mounted on the extension arm (5).
11. Connection means according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that at least one respective stop member (23, 23') additionally secures the position of the connection member (3) on the extension arm (5).
12. Connection means according to claim 8 and one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the upper sash cover plate (18) covers the extension arms (5) and protrudes beyond a lower sash cover plate (24), which engages in a clearance (25) of the connection member (3) with its upper end region during the pivotal movement of the sash (1).

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