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EP0960999A1
EP0960999A1 EP99110042A EP99110042A EP0960999A1 EP 0960999 A1 EP0960999 A1 EP 0960999A1 EP 99110042 A EP99110042 A EP 99110042A EP 99110042 A EP99110042 A EP 99110042A EP 0960999 A1 EP0960999 A1 EP 0960999A1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05CBOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C17/00Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
    • E05C17/02Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means
    • E05C17/04Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing
    • E05C17/12Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod
    • E05C17/24Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod pivoted at one end, and with the other end running along a guide member
    • E05C17/28Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod pivoted at one end, and with the other end running along a guide member with braking, clamping or securing means at the connection to the guide member
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/48Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements
    • E05D15/52Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements for opening about a vertical as well as a horizontal axis
    • E05D15/5205Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements for opening about a vertical as well as a horizontal axis with horizontally-extending checks
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/1008Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring parallel with the pivot axis
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05CBOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C17/00Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
    • E05C17/02Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means
    • E05C17/04Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing
    • E05C17/12Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod
    • E05C17/16Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod pivoted only at one end and having an elongated slot
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/12Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
    • E05F1/1246Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis
    • E05F1/1253Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a compression spring
    • E05F1/1261Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a compression spring for counterbalancing
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/00Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/47Springs
    • E05Y2201/474Compression springs
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/00Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/47Springs
    • E05Y2201/488Traction springs
    • 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 invention relates to a tilting window according to Preamble of claim 1.
  • Tilting windows of this type can be closed position by tilting into a tilted, open position. Depending on the version under certain circumstances you can add an additional vertical axis of rotation can be opened (tilt and turn window) or be opened by moving (sliding and tilting window).
  • a holding element is used to guide the tilting movement or a pair of scissors provided usually has an extension arm, one of which For example, the end forms the scissor stay, and its other end runs in a rail. Will the window tilted up, the slider hits a stop, which defines the open position.
  • the present invention is therefore the Task based on a window of the type mentioned To be designed so that it can be partially opened can, but avoiding the problems mentioned above should be.
  • a spring means which is elastic Opposing force generated that is opposite to the tilt direction and thus at least the force of gravity acting on the wing can partially or fully compensate.
  • the Contrary to an increase in static friction can be elastic Forces of a demanding nature with simple and reliable means in a reproducible manner become.
  • the spring means preferably acts on the Window scissors, especially on the movable End of the extension arm, since this end when opening of the window performs a linear movement, which in simply opposed an elastic force can be.
  • the spring element preferably has one Guide body that guides a force transducer, being between Guide body and force transducer arranged a spring is. This arrangement can also be used with conventional bottom hung windows inserted between the opening scissors and the rail become.
  • a locking means is provided, which in at least one partially open position of the window engages and in this position an increased holding force for stabilization of the tilt window. This is also an easy one and reliable solution for securing the window in partially open positions.
  • the locking means preferably also acts on the stay scissors, especially on the movable one End of the extension arm, since this end when opening the Window performs a linear movement, which with a Locking mechanism can be coupled.
  • the latching means preferably has one Guide body that guides a locking arm, which on the Extension arm is coupled and in locking openings of the guide body snaps into place.
  • This arrangement can also conventional bottom-hung windows between the stay scissors and the rail can be arranged.
  • the figures show a tilt and turn window.
  • a such window is designed such that its wing on the one hand about a vertical axis of rotation 1 and on the other hand can be moved about a horizontal tilt axis 2.
  • the Rotation axis 1 is located in a side frame area of the window, the tilt axis 2 in a lower one Frame area.
  • the desired window movement is indicated by the position of the handle 3 selected.
  • the invention can also be used in other types of bottom hung windows, e.g. used in a sliding tilt window which are shifted parallel in the horizontal direction and can be tilted about a horizontal tilt axis.
  • the window sash is the tilt-and-turn window at the top using a stay scissor 4 attached.
  • This scissor stay 4 is pivotable on Scissor bearing 5 held.
  • Figure 2 shows the stay scissors 4 in detail. It comprises an extension arm 6, one articulated on the extension arm 6 arranged auxiliary arm 7 and a rail 8.
  • the rail 8 is connected to the window sash.
  • the Rail 8 does not need, as shown in Fig. 1, as U-shaped profile, but can e.g. of a flat metal element of a fitting.
  • the auxiliary arm 7 is on the rail 8 via a swivel joint 9 attached.
  • the extension arm 6 has the scissor bearing on it 5 opposite end of a pin 11, the engages in a longitudinal opening 10 of the rail 8.
  • a holding device 13 is arranged between the stay scissors 4 and the rail 8. It includes a guide body 14 with two screws 15 on the the stay scissors facing side of the rail 8 attached is.
  • Fig. 3 shows a first embodiment of the holding device 13.
  • the guide body 14 has a flat, front section 14a, in which a longitudinal opening 16 is arranged, which is above the longitudinal opening 10 of the rail 8 is located.
  • the guide body 14 is thickened and has a Blind hole 17 extending in the longitudinal direction of the rail 8 on.
  • a pin 18 is guided in this blind hole has a thickened head 19.
  • a pressurized one Coil spring 20 arranged around the pin 18th runs and the head 19 against the pin 11 of the extension arm 6 presses.
  • the coil spring 20 thus generates a force on the extension arm 6 and the window sash, the one Counteracts opening movement.
  • the spring force is there sized so that it is essentially in any position or exactly the effect of those acting on the window sash Gravity compensated so that the window sash is stable in any position.
  • a tension spring can also be provided when opening the wing by the relative movement between extension arm 6 and rail 8 is stretched.
  • a spring means can also be provided which is arranged between the window frame and the sash and when opening the wing e.g. stretched becomes.
  • the arrangement on the stay scissors the advantage that with turn-tilt and slide-tilt windows the turning or sliding movement is not hindered.
  • Fig. 4 shows a second embodiment of the Holding device 13. Also here is a holding body 14 Blind hole 17 arranged, in which a pin 18 'out is. At its front end 22, the pin 18 'engages like a clamp, the pin 11 of the extension arm 6 and forms with this a tensile and shockproof connection. On his the rear end of the pin 18 'forms an elastic tongue 23 with a nose 24, which depending on the position in one of several lateral recesses or bores 25 in Blind hole 17 can engage.
  • Tilt axis 2 therefore passes through several snap-in positions, in which he increased the tilting movement Opposed resistance. In these positions it can Window locked in partially open position become.
  • the invention can also be found in Sliding and tilting windows can be used.
  • the Opening scissors can be on the top or side of the window to be ordered.
  • the auxiliary arm 7 can, in particular Tilt windows without rotating or sliding movement, also omitted, so that the stay scissors become a holding device in conventional construction, but with the inventive Holding device, will.

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EP1498563A1 (fr) * 2003-07-15 2005-01-19 Gretsch-Unitas GmbH Baubeschlagfabrik Dispositif pour creer une fente d'aeration
DE202010015675U1 (de) * 2010-11-19 2012-02-23 Maco Technologie Gmbh Beschlaganordnung und Fenster, Tür oder dergleichen mit einer Beschlaganordnung
WO2013135545A1 (fr) 2012-03-13 2013-09-19 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Dispositif combiné de ralentissement et d'accélération pour battant de fenêtre ou de porte
EP3045635A1 (fr) 2015-01-15 2016-07-20 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Mécanisme d'aide à l'ouverture et à la fermeture de fenêtre ou de porte
EP3045636A1 (fr) 2015-01-15 2016-07-20 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Mécanisme d'aide à l'ouverture et à la fermeture avec dispositif de régulation pour fenêtre ou porte
DE102018201994A1 (de) 2018-02-08 2019-08-08 Roto Frank Ag Unterstützungsbeschlag für einen kippbaren Flügel eines Fensters oder einer Tür

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CH627226A5 (en) 1977-05-04 1981-12-31 Frank Gmbh Wilh Corner deflection for an actuating-rod fitting of a turn-and-tilt window
EP0385414A1 (fr) 1989-03-03 1990-09-05 August Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG Fenêtre oscillobattante
CH688723A5 (de) 1994-08-19 1998-01-30 Rudolf Boog Halteorgan, insbesondere Ausstellschere, für Kipp-, Drehkipp- oder Schiebekippfenster.

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DE2142782A1 (de) * 1971-08-26 1973-03-01 Notter Kg Maschbau Eugen Ausstellschere fuer drehkipp-fenster
DE2451556A1 (de) * 1974-10-30 1976-05-06 Siegenia Frank Kg Feststellvorrichtung zur oeffnungsbegrenzung von kipp- und klappfluegeln, insbesondere kipp-schwenkfluegeln, an fenstern, tueren o.dgl.
DE2548989A1 (de) * 1975-11-03 1977-05-18 Hartmann & Co W Kippfluegelfenster
CH627226A5 (en) 1977-05-04 1981-12-31 Frank Gmbh Wilh Corner deflection for an actuating-rod fitting of a turn-and-tilt window
EP0385414A1 (fr) 1989-03-03 1990-09-05 August Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG Fenêtre oscillobattante
CH688723A5 (de) 1994-08-19 1998-01-30 Rudolf Boog Halteorgan, insbesondere Ausstellschere, für Kipp-, Drehkipp- oder Schiebekippfenster.

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1498563A1 (fr) * 2003-07-15 2005-01-19 Gretsch-Unitas GmbH Baubeschlagfabrik Dispositif pour creer une fente d'aeration
DE202010015675U1 (de) * 2010-11-19 2012-02-23 Maco Technologie Gmbh Beschlaganordnung und Fenster, Tür oder dergleichen mit einer Beschlaganordnung
WO2013135545A1 (fr) 2012-03-13 2013-09-19 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Dispositif combiné de ralentissement et d'accélération pour battant de fenêtre ou de porte
EP3045635A1 (fr) 2015-01-15 2016-07-20 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Mécanisme d'aide à l'ouverture et à la fermeture de fenêtre ou de porte
EP3045636A1 (fr) 2015-01-15 2016-07-20 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Mécanisme d'aide à l'ouverture et à la fermeture avec dispositif de régulation pour fenêtre ou porte
DE102015000453A1 (de) 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Vorrichtung zur Unterstützung und Erleichterung des Öffnens und Schließens sowie mit einer Einrichtung zur Regulierung für ein Fenster oder eine Tür
DE102015000452A1 (de) 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Siegenia-Aubi Kg Vorrichtung zur Unterstützung und Erleichterung des Öffnens und Schließens für ein Fenster oder eine Tür
DE102018201994A1 (de) 2018-02-08 2019-08-08 Roto Frank Ag Unterstützungsbeschlag für einen kippbaren Flügel eines Fensters oder einer Tür
WO2019154696A1 (fr) 2018-02-08 2019-08-15 Roto Frank Fenster- und Türtechnologie GmbH Ferrure d'appui pour un battant basculant d'une fenêtre ou d'une porte
DE102018201994B4 (de) * 2018-02-08 2020-10-01 Roto Frank Ag Unterstützungsbeschlag für einen kippbaren Flügel eines Fensters oder einer Tür

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