EP0947660A1 - Lüftungsanlage zum Verwenden mit einem Tür- oder Fensterrahmen - Google Patents

Lüftungsanlage zum Verwenden mit einem Tür- oder Fensterrahmen Download PDF

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EP0947660A1
EP0947660A1 EP99302583A EP99302583A EP0947660A1 EP 0947660 A1 EP0947660 A1 EP 0947660A1 EP 99302583 A EP99302583 A EP 99302583A EP 99302583 A EP99302583 A EP 99302583A EP 0947660 A1 EP0947660 A1 EP 0947660A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/02—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windows; Arrangement of ventilation roses
    • E06B7/10—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windows; Arrangement of ventilation roses by special construction of the frame members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/14—Measures for draining-off condensed water or water leaking-in frame members for draining off condensation water, throats at the bottom of a sash
    • E06B2007/145—Measures for draining-off condensed water or water leaking-in frame members for draining off condensation water, throats at the bottom of a sash for glass façade, e.g. curtain wall
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/02—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windows; Arrangement of ventilation roses

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  • the present invention relates in general to a ventilator for providing ventilation to a building, and in particular but not exclusively to a ventilator for use in the region of a door or window frame.
  • Typical trickle ventilators may be installed between a window pane and a surrounding window frame, requiring part of the window pane to be cut away. This type of trickle ventilator is complicated, expensive and difficult to install and has a significant visual impact.
  • Overframe ventilators are known which are conveniently located between a window frame and a surrounding building structure, typically between the top of the window frame and a supporting lintel, although other configurations are also possible.
  • known overframe or overhead trickle ventilators are considered to be expensive, bulky, complicated in design, and to still make a significant visual impact.
  • An aim of at least preferred embodiments of the present invention is to provide a ventilator which overcomes at least some of the problems discussed above.
  • a ventilator for use in cooperation with a frame member of a building structure, comprising a plate member arranged to lie in use in a spaced-apart relation from the frame member thereby defining a ventilation air gap between said plate member and the frame member.
  • an overframe trickle ventilator comprising: a plate member configured to be locatable in use close adjacent a frame member of a building or other structure and spaced apart therefrom so as to define a ventilation air gap between the plate member and the frame member.
  • the plate member is arranged to extend in use across at least a substantial portion of the depth of the frame member.
  • the ventilator provides an air gap which extends from inside to outside the building structure across said frame member.
  • said plate member is arranged to lie substantially parallel to said frame member, said plate member or at least a substantial portion thereof preferably being planar.
  • said plate member comprises a thin sheet, suitably of substantially constant thickness, and suitably of a rigid material.
  • said ventilator is for use with a frame such as a door or window frame, although the term frame member is also intended to cover any other suitable part of a building or other structure.
  • the ventilator is located above an uppermost horizontal portion of a door or window frame. In this orientation, said plate member is preferably arranged operatively to lie in a substantially horizontal plane.
  • said plate member is maintained in said spaced-apart relation by one or more spacer means.
  • the spacer means acts to maintain the plate member in use at a predetermined separation from the frame member.
  • said spacer means is arranged to extend in use between said plate member and said frame member.
  • said spacer means extends between said plate member and an opposing surface of said frame member, said opposing surface preferably being a surface operatively facing and/or substantially parallel to said plate member.
  • Said spacer means preferably supports said plate member above said frame member.
  • said spacer means comprises a plurality of spacer leg means arranged at intervals across and/or along said plate member.
  • said spacer leg means are located on a surface of said plate means operatively arranged to face said frame member.
  • said leg means are permanently located on or are formed integral with said plate member.
  • Said spacer means preferably comprises means for securing said ventilator to the frame member.
  • said spacer means comprises guide apertures for receiving fixing means, such as a screw or equivalent.
  • said guide apertures each extend through said plate member and through or optionally between said spacing means such that said fixing means may contact the frame member.
  • the fixing means penetrates the frame member through the plate member and the spacing means.
  • said ventilator is provided with deflector means for location toward an outside of said building structure.
  • Said deflector means preferably comprises a deflector located along an outside edge of said plate member.
  • Said deflector operatively inhibits liquid, for example rain water, entering said ventilation air gap.
  • said deflector is formed integral with said plate member at an angle thereto, preferably about 45°.
  • said ventilator comprises an insect screen, ideally comprising a mesh screen.
  • Said insect screen is preferably located in use across said air gap, suitably in the region of an outside edge of said plate member.
  • an inside edge of said plate member is provided with an air flow direction means for directing air leaving said air gap.
  • said direction means directs said air flow through an angle, suitably of the order of about 90°, such that, for example, air is directed downwardly from the ventilator to reduce condensation on the panes of a window.
  • said direction means comprises one or more wall members, including a first wall member arranged at about 90° with respect to said plate member.
  • said first wall member is formed at or near an inside edge of said plate member, preferably to lie substantially vertical in use.
  • said first wall member meets a return wall member arranged to lie substantially parallel to said plate member and return between said first wall member and, operatively, toward said frame member.
  • said first wall member or ideally said return wall member define an outlet from said air gap.
  • said plate member, said first wall member and said return wall member are together configured such that said outlet is not normally visible in use.
  • said first wall member and/or said return wall member is coupleable to the frame member.
  • the return member is arranged such that a portion thereof is fixable to the frame member.
  • the return member is arranged to rest in use on the frame member. In this configuration the return member maintains the plate member in the spaced apart relationship from the frame member.
  • the return member acts in cooperation with the spacer means to maintain the plate member at a predetermined separation from the frame member.
  • said ventilator is provided with control means for controlling air flow through said air gap.
  • said control means comprises closure means for closing said air gap.
  • said closure means is variable to progressively limit said air flow between minimum and maximum states.
  • said control means is provided in the region of said outlet, preferably in the form of a closure member cooperating with said outlet.
  • said closure member is arranged to be slidable across said outlet, ideally to vary the effective aperture of said outlet.
  • said ventilator is provided with baffle means arranged to lie within said air gap.
  • said baffle means limits direct air flow through said air gap, preferably to avoid strong draughts and reduce noise.
  • said baffle means comprises a plurality of baffle members arranged to lie in said air gap between said plate member and said frame member.
  • said baffle members overlap, and conveniently each baffle member is arranged at an angle across said air gap.
  • the angle is in the range 10° to 90° with respect to one edge of the plate member, preferably in the range 20° to 60° and ideally of the order of 27.5° or 45°.
  • the spacer means and the baffle means are combined. That is, the spacer means for maintaining the plate member at a predetermined separation from a frame member is configured so as to inhibit direct air flow through the air gap.
  • the spacer means comprises a pair of parallel spaced apart plate members having a plurality of baffle members arranged therebetween. The spacing means is suitably configured so as to extend across a major portion of the width of the plate member from the inside edge to the outside edge.
  • said ventilator comprises insulation means for limiting an effective length of said ventilator.
  • Said insulation means is preferably arranged to lie within said air gap to inhibit air flow therethrough.
  • Said insulation means preferably comprises one or more insulation pads ideally arranged to substantially fill a section of said air gap.
  • a liquid-impermeable means for example a flexible sheet material, is provided to lie in use across said frame member.
  • said sheet inhibits moisture such as rain water or condensation reaching said frame member from said air gap.
  • a building structure including, for example, a wall 1 of brick or other building material having a window 2 installed therein.
  • a window 2 installed therein.
  • an aperture such as window or door is provided with a frame 3 including a frame member 4. It is known to provide permanent trickle ventilation through the window panes or through the window frame 3, but this significantly increases the cost and bulk of the window 2 and has an unappealing visual aspect.
  • a preferred embodiment of the ventilator 10 is shown for location in use adjacent a frame member 4 of the building structure 1, in this case the upper horizontal frame member 4 of the window 2.
  • the ventilator 10 is shown separated from the window 2, ready to be lowered into position along the dashed lines shown.
  • FIG 2 a cross-sectional view of the ventilator 10 is shown in a preferred location in use.
  • the ventilator 10 is located above the lateral member 4 of the frame 3, and between the frame 3 and the remainder of the building structure 1 such as a lintel.
  • the ventilator 10 defines an air gap over the window frame 3 of a size to provide adequate background ventilation, for example of the order of 4000 to 8000mm 2 .
  • the ventilator 10 comprises a plate member 11 arranged to lie substantially parallel to an opposing face 4a of the lateral frame member 4.
  • the air gap is thereby conveniently defined between the plate member 11 and the face 4a.
  • a simple and cost effective structure is obtained.
  • the plate member 11 extends across the frame member 4 from an inside edge 11a to an outside edge 11b.
  • a rainwater deflector 12 is formed along the outside edge of the plate member 11.
  • rainwater running down the exterior surface of the building structure 1 reaches the deflector 12 and is directed away from the air gap.
  • a seal 5 may be used to inhibit water ingress above the plate member 11.
  • the seal 5 is a flexible silicone material.
  • a fly screen and insect barrier 13 is conveniently provided in the region of an inlet to the air gap, such as in the form of a mesh screen.
  • a plurality of baffles 14 are provided to slow air passing through the air gap and thereby inhibit unwanted draughts and noise.
  • a liquid impermeable membrane such as a plastics material sheet 15 may be provided to line the upper surface 4a of the frame member so that any moisture that does get carried in to the air gap does not contact the frame member.
  • the plate member 11 is supported in relation to the frame member 4 by any suitable means.
  • spacers 16 are provided having a central aperture 16a for receiving a fixing means such as a screw.
  • the ventilator 10 is thereby securely located in relation to the frame member 4.
  • the ventilator is located to the frame member prior to installation of the window frame. Spacers 16 allow quick, simple and low cost installation of the ventilator in relation to the frame such as window frame 3.
  • the plate member 11 is supported in use by the baffles 14, and the baffles 14 and the spacer 16 may be combined in a single structure. Further, the spacer and/or the baffles may be formed integral with the plate member 11.
  • the interior edge 11a of the plate member 11 is provided with a facing wall 17, ideally perpendicular thereto.
  • a lower portion of the facing wall 17 is provided with a return wall 18 conveniently defining an outlet 19.
  • Walls 17 and 18 provide a visually attractive interior presentation for the ventilator 10, such that the outlet 19 is not normally visible to people within the building.
  • return wall 18 and outlet 19 may be recessed behind facing wall 17.
  • the return wall 18 meets an interior wall 20 to complete the interior portion of the ventilator 10. If desired, the interior wall 20 can be fixed to the frame 4. As shown in figure 3, the plastics material sheet 15 is conveniently adhered to the interior wall 20 which ideally is arranged to, in use, stand proud of the frame member 4 providing a run-off slope to the sheet 15.
  • the facing wall 17 is conveniently dimensioned to allow the interior presentation of the ventilator 10 to be at least partially hidden by interior decoration 6 within the building structure, such as timber surrounds or plasterboard.
  • a combined baffle and spacer structure 14a is provided which suitably comprises a pair of thin sheets of material 141, 142 such as polycarbonate plastics material having strengthening ribs 14 arranged perpendicularly therebetween. Desirably, the combined structure may be extruded in this form.
  • the combined structure is strong, lightweight and rigid and the ventilator is quick to manufacture and assemble.
  • the combined baffle and spacer structure 14a is conveniently secured to the plate member 11 by any suitable means, including, for example, adhesive.
  • the insect screen 13 is incorporated into the baffle structure 14a.
  • the insect screen 13 is provided across the air gap supported by the baffle structure, ideally by being mounted across one end of the baffle structure 14a, suitably adhered thereto.
  • the interior wall 20 is provided with a continuation portion 20a conveniently arranged substantially perpendicular thereto.
  • the continuation portion 20a rests in use on the frame member 4 to assist in the secure location and support of the ventilator 10.
  • the ventilator 10 may be fixed to the frame member via the interior wall 20 and/or the continuation wall 20a.
  • the continuation wall 20a ideally acts in cooperation with the baffle structure 14a.
  • the ventilator 10 is secured to the frame member 4 using fixing means such as adhesive, or as shown in Figure 4, a screw or equivalent 16b through the plate member 11 and the baffle structure 14a.
  • the facing wall 17 is arranged to lie flush with the interior edge of the frame 4, i.e. depending to meet wall 20a directly.
  • the outlet aperture 19 is provided in the facing wall 17.
  • the facing wall 17 may be arranged substantially perpendicularly to the plate member 11, or alternatively may be arranged at an angle thereto, ideally at an acute angle, such that the outlet 19 formed in the facing wall 17 is directed downwardly and outwardly away from the ventilator 10. It is desirable that air leaving the ventilator is directed downwardly in order to, for example, minimise condensation occurring on a window.
  • Ends caps may be provided to cover one or both ends of the ventilator 10, inhibiting an unwanted air gap if the ends of the ventilator are left exposed when installed, and providing an aesthetically pleasing arrangement.
  • baffles 14 which in this embodiment comprise plate members arranged perpendicular to the plane of the plate member 11 and depending therefrom, arranged at an angle of around 27.5° to the air flow across the ventilator. Other angled configurations are possible, such as of the order of 45°.
  • the baffles suitably overlap such that no direct air flow is possible.
  • a closure member 21 is provided in the region of outlet 19 to variably limit the effective area of the outlet 19 and thereby control the air flow.
  • the closure member 21 is arranged to slide laterally over the outlet 19.
  • the closure member 21 is provided with a screw thread retaining means 23 for cooperation with a corresponding guide aperture 22, by means of which the closure member 21 may be retained in a desired position in relation to outlet 19.
  • the ventilator 10 may be produced in any desired length to fit any suitable frame member. Where it is desired to limit the maximum air flow through the ventilator 10, insulation pads 24 are provided to effectively block the air gap. As shown in figure 7, insulation pads 24 may be provided at either end of the ventilator 10 and may be used to support the ventilator in relation to the frame member 4.
  • the ventilator 10 may be manufactured from any suitable material including, for example, galvanised mild steel, extruded aluminium or plastics material such as UPVC. As shown in figure 8, the ventilator 10 is dimensioned so as to be slim, aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive, whilst maintaining adequate background ventilation and meeting performance criterior such as good security.
  • the ventilator 10 may be manufactured to fit exactly the width of the frame member 4, such as by being cut to length. Alternatively, standard lengths of the ventilator 10 may be provided and coupled together as desired. Also, a filler member may be used to complete any gap left at either end of a standard length ventilator.
  • the filler member may take any suitable form, but suitably is arranged to follow the profile of the plate member 11 including, as desired, the profile of the rain deflector 12 and the facing wall 17.
  • the filler member may be secured to the ventilator 10 by any suitable means such as by having a portion of the filler member received in a slot through the plate member 11 such that the filler member is slideably adjustable with respect of the plate member 11.
  • the effective height of the ventilator 10 is of the order of 10mm to 30mm. This height is of equivalent order to the mortar spacing commonly used between each course of bricks.
  • the ventilator 10 neatly follows the natural lines of a building, giving an attractive appearance.
  • the plate member 11 is assembled from at least two parts such that the ventilator 10 may be installed above an existing frame member 4 by laterally inserting the portions of the plate member from inside and outside the building respectively.
  • a blanking version of the ventilator having a consistent outward appearance to the ventilator described above, with the addition of means for permanently blocking the air gap.
  • the return wall 18 is formed without an outlet aperture 19.

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NL1017146C2 (nl) * 2001-01-19 2002-07-22 Vero Duco Nv Ventilatie-inrichting met verbeterde buitenzijde.
ES2342351A1 (es) * 2007-07-24 2010-07-05 Universidad De Alcala Dintel-cargadero bioclimatico para ventilacion exterior de espacios habitables.
EP2762653A1 (de) * 2013-02-04 2014-08-06 FAKRO PP Sp. z o.o. Fensteranordnung, insbesondere Dachfensteranordnung mit Lüfter

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GB2156967A (en) * 1984-02-24 1985-10-16 British Alcan Aluminium Ltd Ventilator for window frame
GB2194038A (en) * 1986-05-27 1988-02-24 John George Hamilton Window vent
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WO1993009327A1 (en) * 1991-11-06 1993-05-13 Product Design & Innovation Limited Ventilation device
GB2296320A (en) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-26 Abbott Joinery Ltd Window frame element
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DE3305028A1 (de) * 1983-02-14 1984-08-16 A. Fickenscher & Söhne KG, 8671 Oberkotzau Dauerlueftung fuer fensterrahmen oder -fluegel, fenster-blendrahmen oder waende von gebaeuden
GB2156967A (en) * 1984-02-24 1985-10-16 British Alcan Aluminium Ltd Ventilator for window frame
GB2194038A (en) * 1986-05-27 1988-02-24 John George Hamilton Window vent
WO1989000233A1 (en) * 1987-07-02 1989-01-12 John George Hamilton Improved vent for windows and like apertures
WO1993009327A1 (en) * 1991-11-06 1993-05-13 Product Design & Innovation Limited Ventilation device
GB2296320A (en) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-26 Abbott Joinery Ltd Window frame element
DE19735674C1 (de) * 1997-08-18 1998-10-22 Pohl Gisela Belüftungseinrichtung für Fensterelemente
DE29717061U1 (de) * 1997-09-24 1997-11-13 Pohl, Gisela, 26871 Papenburg Belüftungseinrichtung für Fensterelemente

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NL1017146C2 (nl) * 2001-01-19 2002-07-22 Vero Duco Nv Ventilatie-inrichting met verbeterde buitenzijde.
ES2342351A1 (es) * 2007-07-24 2010-07-05 Universidad De Alcala Dintel-cargadero bioclimatico para ventilacion exterior de espacios habitables.
EP2762653A1 (de) * 2013-02-04 2014-08-06 FAKRO PP Sp. z o.o. Fensteranordnung, insbesondere Dachfensteranordnung mit Lüfter
EP2762653B1 (de) 2013-02-04 2015-08-12 FAKRO PP Sp. z o.o. Dachfensteranordnung mit Lüfter
EP2762653B2 (de) † 2013-02-04 2022-07-20 FAKRO PP Sp. z o.o. Fensteranordnung, insbesondere Dachfensteranordnung mit Lüfter

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