EP0803625A1 - Articulated fitting, especially a corner support for doors, windows or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

The door hinge comprises a fixed support, connected to the doorframe, on which is mounted a spindle (7). The spindle is engaged in a socket (16) on a movable support (17) fixed to the door leaf. The spindle pivots on an eccentric (8) on the fixed support. The socket has a sleeve (20) with an eccentric bore (21) which receives the fixed support spindle. The spindle has a nut (14B) which can be turned by a spanner for controlling its rotation. The sleeve has a ring (24) enabling it to be rotated with an appropriate tool.

Description

The invention relates to a hinge fitting, in particular a corner support for a door, window or the like, comprising a fixed support attached to the sleeping frame and on which is mounted an axis intended to be engaged in a socket equipping a mobile support fixed on the opening of said door, window or the like.

The present invention will find its application in the field of building hardware and relates, in particular, to hinge fittings for door, window or the like.

In fact, there are already known a certain number of hinge fittings corresponding to the above description and ensuring the pivoting connection of a door leaf, window or the like, on a dormant frame. Respond more to this description to the angle supports, which therefore provide the lower connection to the frame of a pivoting leaf, in particular around a vertical axis. It is observed, in this regard, that such a corner support may also have the function of authorizing the tilting of this opening around a horizontal axis materialized, substantially, by its lower cross member, this in the context of a tilt-and-turn door or window.

Thus, such a corner support comprises a fixed support made integral with the sleeping frame and which, therefore, can borrow different embodiments, for example depending on the materials, PVC, aluminum or wood, constituting said door, window or the like. . On this fixed support is mounted an axis, this by means of suitable connecting means. In this regard, in the context of a tilt-and-turn window, these connecting means are, in fact, under form of ball joint means. The axis is then provided, at its lower end, with a spherical head which is received in a ball joint cage which forms part of the fixed support. Ultimately, if the socket, corresponding to the movable support integral with the opening, is able to pivot around the axis, the tilting is linked to this mounting, using a ball joint, of said axis on its support fixed.

Very frequently, this type of hinge fitting further comprises a number of adjustment means making it possible to adjust the positioning of the opening element relative to its sleeping frame. Thus, some of these adjustment means act in the plane of the door, window or the like, and / or in a perpendicular direction having the function, in the latter case, of modifying the compression force of the opening against the sleeping frame. when closing the door, window or the like.

Thus, it is known to make this adjustment of the compression of the seal by acting on the means for fixing the movable support integral with the opening.

Furthermore, it is known at the present time, various embodiments of the adjustment means making it possible to obtain the tilting of the opening leaf to the left or to the right in the plane of the sleeping frame. These can, for example, act on the connection of the axis with the fixed support of the frame. It is obvious that this makes the construction of this fixed support more complex.

In addition, it should be noted that it is difficult to envisage operating simultaneously on these different adjustment means, some of which act perpendicularly and others parallel to the plane of the sleeping frame.

Also, the editor must act by trial and error, successively, once on one side then on the other, which makes the operation particularly delicate and restrictive.

It is also known, from document DE-A-20 54 062, a corner support, more particularly intended for tilt-and-turn windows, comprising a fixed support attached to the frame and on which a pivoting pin is mounted. This is defined by either a rod or a screw on which is engaged a sleeve having an eccentric bore. This assembly is intended to be engaged in the bore of a socket fitted to a mobile support attached to the opening. By acting on the angular position of the sleeve, the position of the opening is modified relative to the sleeping frame, both perpendicularly and parallel to the plane of the door, window or the like.

In short, one cannot be satisfied with regulating, for example, the compression force of the opening on the sleeping frame, without this also causing a shift of this opening in the plane of this sleeping frame. It is true, of course, that by rotating the axis systematically by 180 °, this can result in an action on the opening in only one of the directions parallel or perpendicular to the plane of the sleeping frame. However, this assumes that the device only offers two adjustment positions and that it is not possible to fine-tune this position of the opening relative to the sleeping frame.

The document AT-372.483 also describes a corner support more particularly intended for tilt-and-turn window openings, this angle support comprising a fixed support equipped with a ball joint on which an axis is pivotally mounted. eccentric relative to the axis of the patella. On this axis is ultimately engaged a socket corresponding to a mobile support attached to the sash. Consequently, by ensuring the rotation of the axis on its ball joint, the position of the leaf is modified relative to the frame, this in a direction parallel and perpendicular to the plane of the latter. It is true that it is planned, here, to mount the fixed support in an adjustable manner on the sleeping frame, more particularly in a direction parallel to the plane of the latter. Thus, under these conditions, it is possible, on the one hand, to act on the angular position of the axis to modify the compressive force of the opening against the fixed frame and, on the other hand, to move the fixed support to effect an in-plane adjustment of this sleeping frame. Such a solution is, of course, particularly complex.

The objective sought by the present invention consists, finally, in facilitating this adjustment of the positioning of an opening relative to its sleeping frame, by offering the possibility of acting, as the case may be, in compression or in a direction parallel to the plane of the door, window or the like or in both directions at the same time, this while making the design of the corner support simpler.

The invention as characterized in the claims solves the problem and consists of a hinge fitting, in particular a corner support, for door, window or the like, comprising a fixed support attached to the frame and on which is mounted a pin intended to be engaged in a socket equipping a mobile support fixed on the opening of said door, window or the like, the axis being pivotally mounted, by means of an eccentric, on the fixed support and that, in combination , the socket corresponding to the mobile support is lined by means of a sleeve comprising an eccentric bore for the reception of the axis of the fixed support.

The advantages resulting from the present invention consist essentially in that the angle support, while offering the user the possibility of adjusting the opening, both in compression and in the plane of the sleeping frame, proves to be '' a particularly simplified design. In addition, it will be observed that the user can act, if necessary, simultaneously on the means for gripping the sleeve and those of the axis by means of two different tools. Advantageously, the invention gives an easy, rapid and continuous adjustment of the opening relative to the sleeping frame.

• la figure 1 est une représentation schématisée et partielle d'une fenêtre équipée d'une ferrure d'articulation conforme à l'invention ;
• la figure 2 est une vue schématisée et en coupe partielle d'une ferrure d'articulation comportant simplement un axe excentré ;
• la figure 3 est une vue schématisée en coupe selon III-III de la figure 2 et correspondant au cas où l'axe est ainsi tourné de manière à déporter l'ouvrant au maximum dans la direction de la ferrure d'articulation, ceci dans le plan du dormant ;
• la figure 4 est une vue similaire à la figure 3 dans le cas où l'ouvrant est dans une position médiane par rapport aux réglages illustrés dans cette figure 3 et dans la figure 5 mais aussi dans une position écartée au maximum du dormant ;
• la figure 5 est une vue similaire à la figure 3 dans le cas où l'ouvrant, sous l'action de la rotation de l'axe excentré, est repoussé, au maximum, dans une direction opposée à ladite ferrure d'articulation ;
• la figure 6 est une vue schématisée et en coupe partielle d'une ferrure d'articulation conforme à l'invention comportant, simultanément, un axe excentré et une douille munie d'un alésage excentré ;
• la figure 7 est une vue en plan de cette ferrure d'articulation illustrée dans la figure 6 et correspondant au cas où l'action du manchon et de l'axe sont additionnées pour déporter l'ouvrant, au maximum, vers la gauche dans le plan du dormant ;
• les figures 8 et 9 sont des représentations similaires aux figures 6 et 7 précédentes et illustrant les éléments dans une disposition intermédiaire par rapport aux dispositions extrêmes représentées dans les figures 6, 7, d'une part, et 10 et 11 d'autre part ;
• les figures 10 et 11 sont des représentations similaires aux figures 6 et 7 ci-dessus, et illustrant une situation inverse, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'ouvrant est déporté, au maximum, sous l'action conjuguée du manchon et de l'axe, vers la droite par rapport au dormant.

The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, accompanied by drawings corresponding to exemplary embodiments.

• Figure 1 is a schematic and partial representation of a window equipped with a hinge fitting according to the invention;
• Figure 2 is a schematic view in partial section of a hinge fitting simply having an eccentric axis;
• Figure 3 is a schematic sectional view along III-III of Figure 2 and corresponding to the case where the axis is thus rotated so as to offset the opening to the maximum in the direction of the hinge fitting, this in the frame plan;
• Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 in the case where the opening is in a middle position relative to the settings illustrated in this Figure 3 and in Figure 5 but also in a position as far apart as possible from the frame;
• FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3 in the case where the opening, under the action of the rotation of the eccentric axis, is pushed, at most, in a direction opposite to said hinge fitting;
• Figure 6 is a schematic view in partial section of a hinge fitting according to the invention comprising, simultaneously, an eccentric pin and a sleeve provided with an eccentric bore;
• Figure 7 is a plan view of this hinge fitting illustrated in Figure 6 and corresponding to the case where the action of the sleeve and the axis are added to offset the opening, to the maximum, to the left in the frame plan;
• Figures 8 and 9 are representations similar to Figures 6 and 7 above and illustrating the elements in an intermediate arrangement with respect to the extreme arrangements shown in Figures 6, 7, on the one hand, and 10 and 11 on the other hand;
• Figures 10 and 11 are representations similar to Figures 6 and 7 above, and illustrating a reverse situation, that is to say when the opening is offset, to the maximum, under the combined action of the sleeve and the axis, to the right with respect to the frame.

FIG. 1 shows a window 1 which could moreover be a door, French window or the like, the opening leaf 2 of which is mounted, in particular, pivoting on a sleeping frame 3.

The present invention relates, more particularly, to a hinge fitting 4, in particular the corner support of such a window 1 or the like, ensuring the articulated connection opening 2 opening intended to pivot, in this case around a vertical axis, on the frame 3.

In this regard, a corner support for a tilt-and-turn door or window is more particularly described below.

It is clear that the present invention is in no way limited to this application of the hinge fitting, according to the invention, as a corner support.

In fact, this articulation fitting 4 represented in FIGS. 2 to 11 comprises a fixed support 5 which is provided with fixing means 6 intended to ensure its connection to the sleeping frame 3. On this fixed support 5 is made an axis 7 which materializes, ultimately, the pivot axis of the opening 2 relative to the frame 3.

This axis 7 is pivotally mounted with an eccentric 8 on this fixed support 5, knowing, in this regard, that, according to the embodiment shown in the figures, the actual connection between this axis 7 and this support fixed 5 is obtained by means of articulation means 9 in the form of a ball joint allowing, in addition, the tilting of the leaf 2 relative to the frame 3 around an axis perpendicular to the axis 7.

Thus, such articulation means 9 in the form of a ball joint, are defined by a spherical head 10 formed at the lower end 11 of the axis 7 and intended to be inserted in a ball joint cage 12 secured to the fixed support. 5 and having a hemispherical housing 13.

It will be noted that, in the present case, the eccentric 8 to which reference was made above is defined, precisely, by these articulation means 9 in the form of a ball joint, more particularly by the spherical head 10 which is eccentric with respect to the axis 7.

In addition, according to the invention, the axis 7 comprises gripping means 14 allowing it to be rotated to adjust the position of the opening 2 relative to the frame 3 in a direction perpendicular and / or parallel to the latter.

As shown in Figures 2 to 5, these gripping means 14 may be in the form of a slot for receiving a screwdriver or in the form of a hexagon hole 14A for receiving a suitable key, provided at the free end 7A of this axis 7.

According to another embodiment visible in FIGS. 6 to 11, these gripping means 14 can take the form of a crown 14B surmounting the spherical head 10 and authorizing the grip by means of a tool, more particularly a wrench , to control the pivoting of the axis 7 around an eccentric axis 15 passing through the center of the spherical head 10.

In the end, given that this axis 7 is engaged in a socket 16 fitted to a movable support 17 completing the articulation fitting 4 and which is attached using suitable fastening means 18, on the leaf 2, l '' we understand that by acting on said gripping means 14 to pivot the eccentric axis 7, we just change, gradually and continuously, the pressure according to which the opening 2 is applied against the frame 3 during closing window 1, as well as adjusting the position of the opening 2 relative to the frame 3 in a direction parallel to the plane of the latter.

In this regard, it may prove advantageous that one can intervene on the opening 2 in one and the other direction parallel and perpendicular to the plane of the frame 3.

For this purpose and according to the invention, there is advantageously a sleeve 20 coming to line, internally, the sleeve 16 and comprising a bore 21 with an offset axis 22 for receiving the axis 7 of the fixed support 5. Thus, the bore 21 has a diameter 23 adjusted to the section of this axis 7.

Advantageously, this sleeve 20 is, here again, equipped with gripping means 24 allowing it to be controlled in rotation, whence results, finally, a modification of the position of the leaf 2 relative to the frame 3, both in a perpendicular direction that parallel to the plane of the latter.

Thus, by pivoting the sleeve 20, it is possible, as the case may be, to compensate for one and / or the actions which the pivoting of the axis 7 generates on the leaf 2. For example, it is thus possible to compensate for a unwanted movement of the opening 2 in the plane of the sleeping frame 3 when it is sought, when controlling the rotation of the axis 7, to modify, simply, the pressure with which this opening 2 is applied against the frame 3 when closing the door, window or the like.

Furthermore and as visible in FIGS. 7, 9 and 11, if this rotation control of the sleeve 20 makes it possible to compensate for the action resulting from the pivoting of the axis 7, it can further amplify it, whether according to a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the plane of the frame 3.

Of course, the amplitude of the possible adjustments is dependent on the eccentric position, on the one hand, of the axis 7 relative to the spherical head 10 and, on the other hand, of the bore 21 in the sleeve 20 relative to the axis of the bore of the sleeve 16.

As for the gripping means 24, they can, here again, be in the form of a crown defined at one end of the sleeve 20, located outside the sleeve 16, on this crown being capable of acting the user by means a suitable tool, such as a wrench.

Thus, by way of example, when the axis 7 is itself provided with a crown 14B as gripping means 14, the crown corresponding to the sleeve 20 can be fitted at the end 26 of the latter, oriented in the direction of the articulation means 9 so that it comes to be superimposed on said ring 14B of the axis 7.

Ultimately, in the particular case where the axis 7 is mounted, at only one of its ends, on the fixed support 5, for example using articulation means such as a ball joint, we can imagine designing the bore 21 in the form of a blind hole arranged in the end 26 of the sleeve 20, while at the opposite end 26A the latter comprises gripping means 24 in the form of either a slot for the reception of a screwdriver or a hexagon hole 25 in which can be engaged a suitable key to rotate the sleeve 20. It is obvious, under these conditions, that the gripping means 14 corresponding to the axis 7 are defined, preferably, by a ring 14B as visible, precisely, in FIGS. 6 to 11.

In fact, as appears from the above description, it is possible for the fitter to grasp, simultaneously and by means of two suitable tools, the pin 7 and the sleeve 20 to adjust, in a single operation, the position opening 2 relative to the frame 3, in all directions.

In addition, it will be noted that if the sleeve 20 can be defined in any material, in particular in synthetic material, it will be observed, however, that the choice of this material can take account of particular considerations such as the coefficient of friction of this sleeve 20 in the bore of the sleeve 16 corresponding to the movable support 17. It is in fact advisable to provide means for immobilizing in rotation, as the case may be, the sleeve 20 inside the sleeve 16 or, on the contrary, allow free rotation between them while immobilizing, using means 27 provided for this purpose, the sleeve 20 on the axis 7.

In fact, it is this latter solution which is represented in FIGS. 6, 8 and 10.

Thus, as visible, said immobilization means 27 are in the form of a clamping member 28, such as a screw, passing through a threaded orifice 29 formed in the wall of the sleeve 20 so as to come to cooperate with the axis 7 engaged in the bore 21 of this sleeve 20. According to a preferred embodiment, it comprises at its end 26 through which this axis 7 is introduced, an annular flange 30 defining a shoulder 31 coming to bear on the end edge of the sleeve 16. In this rim 30 is formed said tapped orifice 29 for the reception of the clamping member 28, so that it is, at all times, accessible to the fitter to proceed to the desired setting.

In view of the foregoing description, it will obviously be understood that the present invention makes it possible to respond advantageously to the problem posed insofar as it allows a simplified design of the articulation fitting 4 while also facilitating, adjustment of the sash 2 relative to the frame 3.

Claims (10)

Hinge fitting, in particular a corner support, for door, window or the like (1), comprising a fixed support (5) attached to the frame (3) and on which is mounted an axis (7) intended to be engaged in a socket (16) fitted to a mobile support (17) fixed to the opening (2) of said door, window or the like (1), characterized in that the axis (7) is pivotally mounted, at the using an eccentric (8), on the fixed support (5) and that, in combination, the bush (16) corresponding to the mobile support (17) is lined by means of a sleeve (20) having a bore ( 21) eccentric for receiving the axis (7) of the fixed support (5). Hinge fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis (7) comprises gripping means (14) for its rotation control. Hinge fitting according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the sleeve (20) is equipped with gripping means (24) allowing its control in rotation using a suitable tool. Hinge fitting according to claim 2, characterized in that the gripping means (14) associated with the axis (7) are in the form of a slot or a hexagonal hole (14A) formed in its free end (7A) for receiving a screwdriver or an appropriate key. Hinge fitting according to claim 2, characterized in that the gripping means (14) consist of a ring (14B) located, on the axis (7), on the side of its pivotally mounted end, at the using an eccentric (8), on the fixed support (5), this crown (14B) authorizing the grip using a tool, such as a wrench. Hinge fitting according to claim 3, characterized in that the gripping means (24) corresponding to the sleeve (20) are in the form of a crown defined at one end (26) of the latter and allowing the grip to using a tool, such as a wrench. Hinge fitting according to claim 3, characterized in that the bore (21) of the sleeve (20) is in the form of a blind hole while the gripping means (24) consist of a slot or a hexagonal hole (25) formed at the end (26A) opposite to that (26) into which the pin (7) is inserted, this for receiving a screwdriver or a suitable key for its control rotation. Hinge fitting according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises means for immobilizing in rotation (27) the sleeve (20) inside the socket (16) or this sleeve (20) on the axis (7). Hinge fitting according to claim 8, characterized in that the means for immobilizing in rotation (27) consist of a clamping member (28) mounted in a threaded orifice (29) formed in the wall of the sleeve (20 ) so as to cooperate with the axis (7) engaged in the bore (21) of the latter. Hinge fitting according to claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the sleeve (20) comprises, at its end (26) through which the axis (7) is engaged in the bore (21), a annular rim (30) defining a shoulder (31) bearing on the end edge of the sleeve (16), in this rim (30) being formed the threaded orifice (29) for receiving the clamping member (28).

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