EP1061229A2 - Retention and guiding element for a glazing assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The holding and guide element for a glazing system with at least two parallel glass panes slidable relative to one another comprises a U-shaped holding profile (1) and a slider/runner rail (6) which is capable of accommodating at least two panes and is held substantially immovably in the plane of its cross section.

Description

The invention relates to a holding and guiding element for a Glazing arrangement with at least two parallel to each other arranged and relatively movable glass panes and one using this holding and guiding element executed glazing arrangement.

Balconies are now generally used as an element that increases living quality of a family home or apartment and therefore in locations that are related to noise and pollution generally allow the use of a balcony, as a rule also realized. Of course, they increase construction costs. Under Central European conditions are the possible uses however, as a rule over the course of a year mainly due to wind, precipitation or low temperatures limited.

The loggia has therefore often been opposite the balcony for years or given preference to the winter garden. These are glazed all around and can therefore also with adverse wind and Precipitation and - due to the heating effect of Sun exposure - even at relatively low outside temperatures be used. The use is in the summer months however usually limited due to excessive internal temperatures, or there are complex shading and ventilation measures required (which nevertheless means use Days often not allow). Also missing from Stay in a loggia or a winter garden that special Fresh air experience.

Solutions have therefore been proposed for years, at least to a certain extent a balcony through a movable Glazing with the benefits in use if necessary to equip a loggia or a loggia (by opening or Removing glazing elements) largely the character to approach a balcony. These solutions range from individually insertable and removable fixed glazed elements above the use of normal turn or turn-tilt windows in the balcony area up to glazing arrangements with movable elements. The former solutions are relatively inexpensive, but cumbersome and bulky to handle, and the the latter still have an unsatisfactory use value / cost ratio.

The invention is therefore based on the object of a holding and Guide element for a glazing arrangement with parallel arranged to each other and displaceable relative to each other Specify glass panes that can be realized inexpensively and has a high utility value.

This task is performed with a holding and guiding element solved the features of claim 1.

The invention includes the basic idea that for one of several parallel and relative to build mutually movable glass panes required holding and guiding element from two parts, namely a substantially U-shaped holding profile and one in this "multi-barrel" insertable and lockable Track. While the holding profile for all glazing arrangements of the system in a preferred embodiment of the same is the same, the running track can be in Adaptation to the specific desired glazing arrangement, specifically the number of parallel to one another Sliding glass panes vary, vary. The division of functions between the holding profile and the running rail is particularly advantageous if the uniform Holding profile made of a relatively stable and high quality Material - for example as an aluminum profile will while the different tracks that are in this stable basic element can be used from an inexpensive Plastic - for example PVC - manufactured become.

The basic shape to be generally characterized as a U-shape according to the above the holding profile is both in the preferred embodiment in the inside as well as in the outside cross section essentially rectangular. The base of the profile does not fall with an edge this rectangle together, but extends to relative flat, but nevertheless clearly pronounced protrusions (Mounting rails) parallel to an edge of the rewritten Rectangle.

The track used has the preferred version a double-comb shape with a base that is parallel to the Base of the holding element, but at a considerable distance from this extends on high mounting rails. It is currently in the preferred versions three- or four-row, can but also with two or more than four runs. The variability here is only due to the (desirably largest possible) opening area of the glazing arrangement on one side and through the width the profile on the other set certain practical limits. In the currently preferred embodiment, the holding profile outside 60 mm wide and approx. 50 mm high and thus for Holds four 6 or 8 mm or three 8 or 10 mm thick slices parallel to each other. The running track is of course about the appropriate profile strength (in the current preferred version approx. 2 to 2.5 mm) smaller than the outer dimensions of the holding profile. The mounting rails of the holding profile are about 6 mm high, while those of the running track are approx. 20 mm high. Hereby remain to guide the Glass panes in the area above the raised base of the Running track approx. 20 mm high sliding guide areas.

The above-mentioned mounting rails serve on the one hand as water collecting channels, however, the support rails of the running rail are dimensioned in the manner specified here, because within a Glazing arrangement with the proposed holding and guiding element also a so-called "glass lock" realized should be, which allows you to remove the glass panes. In this area the running track is from the surrounding areas separated and removable from the holding profile, and by moving the glass panes in these - according to the width of the glass panes - area these "fall" on the base of the one freed from the running rail Holding profile and thereby reach the upper edge area out of engagement with the track provided there, so that they finally removed between the upper and lower holding profile can be.

As an alternative to the possible use of several different ones mentioned above Running tracks can also be used for all realizations of the Systems a single track, the one with the maximum envisaged number of glass pane running areas, are used, and running areas for unnecessary glass panes are preferably covered by suitable cover strips.

In a special version with particularly good sliding behavior of the glass panes are in the track slide roller assemblies used, in particular a stainless steel axle with attached plastic casters. These stand slightly over the inner surfaces facing the glass panes the guide rail in front so that the glass panes not on these inner surfaces, but on the circumference of the Castors run. The axis is below that Leg of the running rail connecting base in the legs stored.

One realized with the holding and guiding element outlined above Glazing arrangement has at least one lower and an upper holding and guiding element. In addition, are preferred two side holding and guiding elements of the same type provided, in which the glass panes can engage laterally. In an alternative embodiment, however, the side Limiting elements in their design and material Execution also deviate from the upper and lower holding profile.

In a preferred embodiment, the glass panes have so-called Brush seals on with which they are under a certain Bias are held against each other, causing a rattle is effectively suppressed. In addition, these brush seals precipitation and wind from the side hold relatively effectively.

Especially for the realization of angled balcony glazing, where the glazing surfaces are under a 90 ° angle The angles on the sides show each other Holding and guiding elements Angle adjustment elements to put on on a metal or plastic pipe that is between the glazing areas is arranged. About this tube are in particular Angle in the range between 80 ° and 180 ° between the glazing levels can be realized in a simple and elegant way. For this purpose, the angle adjustment elements have in particular one for engagement between two protrusions at the base of the adjacent holding profile trained first broadside and one for application to the tube mentioned in the form of a circular segment executed (especially with at least one sealing strip provided) second broadside.

Fig. 1

eine Querschnittsdarstellung des Halteprofils in einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 2

eine Querschnittsdarstellung der Laufschiene bei dieser Ausführungsform,

Fig. 3

eine Querschnittsdarstellung des gesamten Halte- und Führungselementes aus Halteprofil und Laufschiene bei dieser Ausführungsform,

Fig. 4 und 5

Querschnittsdarstellungen des gesamten Halte- und Führungselementes bei einer zweiten und dritten Ausführungsform,

Fig. 6

eine Querschnittsdarsteilung des gesamten Halte- und Führungselementes bei einer vierten Ausführungsform,

Fig. 7a bis 7c

eine Eckverbindung bei dieser Ausführungsform in einer Gesamtskizze, einer Seitenansicht bzw. einer Querschnittsdarstellung,

Fig. 8

eine Eckverbindung zum seitlichen Anschluß zweier Verglasungsrahmen aneinander und

Fig. 9 bis 12

Querschnittsdarstellungen von Eckverbindungen gemäß weiteren Ausführungsformen.

Advantages and practicalities of the invention result from the subclaims and the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the figures. Of these show:

Fig. 1

2 shows a cross-sectional representation of the holding profile in one embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 2

2 shows a cross-sectional illustration of the running rail in this embodiment,

Fig. 3

2 shows a cross-sectional representation of the entire holding and guiding element made of holding profile and running rail in this embodiment,

4 and 5

Cross-sectional representations of the entire holding and guiding element in a second and third embodiment,

Fig. 6

a cross-sectional representation of the entire holding and guiding element in a fourth embodiment,

7a to 7c

a corner connection in this embodiment in an overall sketch, a side view or a cross-sectional view,

Fig. 8

a corner connection for the lateral connection of two glazing frames to each other and

9 to 12

Cross-sectional representations of corner connections according to further embodiments.

Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a holding profile 1 an embodiment of the holding and guiding element according to the invention. The holding profile 1 is an aluminum profile with 2.5 mm wall thickness in the basic shape of a U-profile, the Legs 2a, 2b down over the completely flat base 2c Protrusions 3a, 3b protrude slightly and thus side rails form. Overall, the holding profile 1 is a rectangle inscribed with a width of 50 mm and a height of 31.5 mm. The clear width is 45 mm. The legs 2a, 2b have on their free end each a small bend 4a, 4b by 1 mm inside on. On the underside facing away from the interior the level base 2c are - in addition to those to be referred to as mounting rails Extensions 3a, 3b - two flatter extensions 5a, 5b are provided, which do not extend to the edge of the profile circumscribing the profile Rectangle and include the bending and Increase the profile's torsional rigidity.

In Fig. 2 is a preferred embodiment of a cross section 1 shown in Fig. 1 matching track 6. The running rail 6 has a "double comb shape" circumscribing basic form of five parallel, upright standing legs 7a to 7e and one on these Thighs standing at right angles and connecting them together Base 8. It is extruded from PVC with a wall thickness of 2 mm. The outer dimensions are determined so that the running rail 6 fits into the interior of the holding profile 1 according to FIG. 1. The three inner legs 7b to 7d have a T-shaped end Widening 9b to 9d, while the outer legs 7a and 7e in one of the heights of the folds 4a and 4b (FIG. 1) the holding profile 1 corresponding distance from its upper End an extension 9a or 9b triangular in cross section exhibit.

The base 8 points in the spaces between the legs 7a to 7e each have a slight elevation 8a on which an inserted glass pane rests and between the flanks the leg or their T-shaped widenings run can, and at the ends laterally via the outer legs 7a, 7b protruding extensions 8b, 8c. The one below base 8 lying part of the legs 7a to 7e has a slightly smaller Height than the top part, and these sections can in some Senses as support rails of the running rail 6 in the holding profile 1 can be understood.

3, the running rail 6 is inserted into the holding profile 1 shown in a cross-sectional view. It can be spotted, that by the triangular extensions 9a, 9e Legs 7a, 7e of the running rail 6 in cooperation with the inward bends 4a, 4b of the legs 2a, 2b of the holding profile 1, the running rail 6 in the height direction in the holding profile 1 is fixed. An additional side support is given by the extensions 8b, 8c of the base 8.

4 and 5 are inserted into a modified holding profile 1 ' modified tracks 6 '(four-way) or 6' ' (three runners) shown in cross section.

The holding profile 1 'differs from that in FIGS. 1 and 3 holding profile 1 shown (apart from slightly changed dimensions) only by one opposite the legs 2a ', 2b 'greater width of the mounting rails or protrusions 3a', 3b ' and the elimination of additional extensions at the base 2c '.

The running rails 6 'and 6' 'differ from that in 2 and 3 shown track 6 - in addition to the also somewhat changed dimensions - initially by a reduced Width of the elevations 8a 'on the legs 7a' to 7e 'connecting base 8'. This reduces sliding friction of the glass panes lying there. This goal of better The provision of the side glass panes also serves to provide an L-shaped fold 9f 'or 9g' on the legs 7a 'or 7e'. Furthermore, the width of the legs 7a 'to 7e 'graded slightly in the longitudinal course, as in the Cross-sectional representation can be clearly seen. Finally is at the end of the support profile base 2c ' Thighs each - just like at their other end, but with smaller width - a T-shaped widening 9h 'to 9l' intended. These ensure a more secure support of the Legs on the support profile base.

In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, most correspond Components and sections of the arrangement of FIG. 4, wear (unless the reference numbers are in the interest of a better one The same reference numbers have been omitted) as there and are not further explained below. The only significant difference is the larger one Length of the L-shaped extensions 9f '', 9g '' on the free top the side leg of the running rail 6 '' and the L-shaped Extensions 9h '', 9l '' on the base of the holding profile facing end of the leg.

The arrangements shown in Figs. 4 and 5 have outer support profile dimensions of 60 x 50 mm and are suitable for 4 approx. 6 or 8 mm thick glass panes (Fig. 4) or 3 approx. 8 or 10 mm thick glass panes (Fig. 5). The wall thickness of the Al profile is approximately 2.5 mm and that the PVC track approx. 4 to 5 mm.

FIG. 6 shows an arrangement modified from FIG. 4 with a four-track guide rail 6 '' 'in a holding profile 1 'shown. Since the arrangement is essentially that of the above 4 corresponds to the arrangement described, the most of the reference numerals are omitted and reference is made to the above Description referred.

The only difference is providing one at a time Slide roller 13 in each space between the legs 7a '' to 7e '' for storage of a glass pane used there 14. All rollers 13 are made of plastic and are on a common, continuous stainless steel shaft or -Axis 15 mounted, which in turn in bores 16 of the legs the running rail 6 '' 'is mounted. A shift in Glass panes 14 takes place in this arrangement on the the stainless steel axis 15 rotating castors 13 and thereby particularly low friction.

7a to 7c show how a corner connection of a Block frame 10 from four abutting at right angles Holding and guiding elements according to the embodiment outlined above is trained. Butt two retaining profiles 1.1, 1.2 butt against each other and are open in the corner area the base 2c screwed connection bracket 11 together screwed precisely in silicone sealing compound. To make room for To create the angle 11 are the lower ends of the legs 7a to 7e of the running rails 6.1, 6.2 in the area of the angle 11 shortened by a slightly larger amount than its thickness.

With the one running rail 6.2 there are also the lower ends (Support rails) of the legs - as best seen in Fig. 4b is cut at an angle of 45 °. This serves to remove the running rail 6.2 from the To allow 1.2 holding profile, provided that this as so-called "Glass lock" for removing the balcony glazing serves. As mentioned above, such a take out the glazing possible because the running track insert in a width corresponding to the width of the glass Area of a lower frame part of the frame 10 of the rest of the track in this lower frame part separately is and can be removed. This is despite the barb function of the triangular cross-sections ("Klippse") 9a, 9b (Fig. 2 and 3) possible because the track has a certain elasticity in itself and by suitable Grasp and compress the inner thighs of the Running track and swiveling the running track out of the holding profile the extensions 9a, 9b out of engagement with the bent areas 4a, 4b of the holding profile 1 can be brought. The bevel sketched in Fig. 4b enables in this Connection, so to speak, a swiveling out of the running rail 6.2 from the lower holding profile 1.2. Then be the glass panes in the area where the Track is removed, they come there on the base 2c of the support profile to lie and thereby come to their upper edge out of engagement with the upper support profile of the frame 10 (Fig. 4a) and can be removed from the front of the frame become.

The elasticity of the runners also allows the frame 10, suitable for the balcony dimensions, as a block frame under Screwing the individual parts together using the (sealed in silicone) Prefabricate angles in the factory and the tracks then from the free side of the holding profile insert ("clip in"). The insertion of the glazing takes place in reverse order to the removal mentioned above over the glass lock. If the glazing on the part of the lower track of the Frame is brought, the last track section the glass lock can be used.

Fig. 8 shows that with the proposed solution also corner connections between glazing front and side sections can be produced. Two holding profiles 1.3, 1.4 are placed at right angles to each other, whereby the type of attachment shown in Figure 5 requires that in the case of the holding profile 1.4, the extension pointing downwards 5a (Fig. 1) is removed. On the back of the support profile 1.3 is an aluminum cover strip 12 to improve the appropriate aesthetic impression. The execution explained above the holding profiles and rails, especially the Determination of suitable wall thicknesses and heights of the mounting rails or extensions at the base of the holding profiles enables that their corner connection is mechanically sufficiently stable and nevertheless a free running-in of the glass panes (not shown) the glazing in both side holding and guiding elements 1.3 / 6.3 or 1.4 / 6.4 is possible. The stability the corner connection is made by a screw connection between the base of the first holding profile 1.4 and the one adjacent to it Leg of the second holding profile 1.3 secured.

9 and 10 each show other (right-angled) corner solutions with holding profile / track arrangement 1 '/ 6' (see FIG. 4) and a corner support 17 made of a square Hollow profile, the edge length of which is equal to the width of the holding profile 1 'is. 9 are to the Corner support two glazing elements at a right angle bumped, and in the embodiment according to FIG. 10, the corner support is used 17 for mechanical stabilization of a glazing element. The arrangement here also includes a rectangular profile 18 with the width adapted to the width of the holding profile 1 '. The arrangement of the elements relative to one another is straightforward readable from the figures, so that a more detailed description is not necessary for this.

Fig. 11 shows a corner solution without a corner support, similar to that in Fig. 8 arrangement shown. It differs from this by providing one under the base 2 '' of one holding profile 1 'inserted and to support one leg of the "U" of the other flat PVC serving material 19.

Fig. 12 shows one in terms of between two glazing elements spanned angle variable connection arrangement. The central element is a vertical support serving plastic tube 20 with a width of the holding profiles 1 'corresponding outer diameter. Also includes the connection arrangement two angle adjustment elements (adapter) 21 with one for insertion between the projections 3a ', 3b' adapted to the base 2c 'of the holding profiles 1' first broadside 22a and a second one adapted to the plastic tube 20 Broadside 22b. On the former are two inclined hook strips 23 is provided, via which the angle adjustment element 21st elastic under the base 2c 'of the associated holding profile 1 'is locked. The second broad side 22b has two inserted Elastomer sealing strips 24, which under elastic Deformation to be pressed against the plastic tube 20 and a Sealing between this and the respective angle adapter 21 form. Instead of the plastic tube, a Metal pipe can be used.

As can be seen from the figure, the lateral holding and guiding elements 1 '/ 6' with each snapped-in angle adjusting element 21 around the center any of the tube 20 between the glazing elements Angles set in the range between 80 ° and 180 ° become.

Reference list

1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1'

Holding profile

2a, 2b; 2a ', 2b'

leg

2c, 2c '

Base

3a, 3b; 3a ', 3b'

DIN rail (overhang)

4a, 4b

Folding

5a, 5b

Continuation

6; 6.1, 6.2; 6.3, 6.4; 6 '; 6 ''; 6 '' '

Track

7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e;

7a ', 7b', 7c ', 7d', 7e ';

7a '', 7b '', 7c '', 7d '' 7e ''

leg

8th; 8th'; 8th''

Base

8a; 8a '

Survey

8b, 8c

Continuation

9a, 9e

triangular extension

9b, 9c, 9d; 9i ', 9j', 9k '

T-shaped widening

9f ', 9g', 9h ', 9l';

9f '' 9g '', 9h '', 9l ''

L-shaped extension

10th

Block frame

11

Connecting angle

12th

Cover strip

13

Caster

14

Glass pane

15

Stainless steel axle

16

Bore of the leg

17th

Corner support

18th

Rectangular profile

19th

PVC flat material

20th

Plastic pipe

21

Angle adapter

22a, 22b

Broadside

23

Hook bar

24th

Elastomer sealing strip

Claims (15)

Holding and guiding element (1/6; 1.1 / 6.1, 1.2 / 6.2; 1.3 / 6.3, 1.4 / 6.4; 1 ';6') for a glazing arrangement with at least two glass panes arranged parallel to one another and displaceable relative to one another, which comprises: an essentially U-shaped holding profile (1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1 '), whose legs (2a, 2b; 2a', 2b ') have at their free ends a bevel (4a, 4) directed into the interior of the profile 4b) and an at least double-track rail (6; 6.1, 6.2; 6.3, 6.4; 6 ';6'';6'''), which can be inserted into the holding profile and is held essentially immovable by the folds in the cross-sectional plane. Holding and guiding element according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the holding profile (1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1 ') made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and the running rail (6; 6.1, 6.2; 6.3, 6.4; 6'; 6 ''; 6 ''') made of plastic, especially PVC, are made. Holding and guiding element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the outer and inner cross-section of the holding profile (1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1) are essentially rectangular, the legs of the "U" in particular having a projection over the base thereof. Holding and guiding element according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
an n-running, in particular three- or four-running, running rail (6; 6.1, 6.2; 6.3, 6.4; 6 ';6'';6''') (n + 1) parallel legs (7a to 7e; 7a ' to 7e ';7a''to7e''), which are connected to one another in a central region of their longitudinal extent by a base (8) extending perpendicular to the plane of extension of the legs, the space between two legs being provided for receiving a glass pane . Holding and guiding element according to claim 4,
characterized in that
the legs (7a to 7e) of the running rail (6) each have bent edges (9b to 9d; 9f 'to 9l'; 9f '' to 9l '') pointing into the spaces provided for receiving the glass panes and the legs connecting base (8; 8 ';8'') have an elevation (8a; 8a') in the central region of each intermediate space, whereby the glass panes are longitudinally displaceably guided with low friction. Holding and guiding element according to one of the preceding claims,
marked by
a slide roller arrangement (13, 15) inserted into the running rail (6 '''), which in particular comprises a stainless steel axle (15) with attached plastic slide rollers (13). Holding profile (1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1 ') for use in a holding and guiding element according to one of the preceding Claims which are essentially U-shaped has, the legs of the "U" at their free ends a bevel directed into the interior of the profile have and the ends connected to the base of the "U" the leg protrudes beyond the base. Holding profile (1; 1.1, 1.2; 1.3, 1.4; 1 ') according to claim 7,
characterized in that
the outer and inner cross sections are substantially rectangular. Glazing arrangement, in particular balcony or winter garden glazing, the at least one lower and upper Holding and guiding element (1/6; 1.1 / 6.1, 1.2 / 6.2; 1.3 / 6.3, 1.4 / 6.4; 1 ', 6') according to one of the preceding Claims and at least two in the holding and guiding elements arranged parallel to each other and relative to each other sliding glass panes (14). Glazing arrangement according to claim 9,
marked by
two lateral holding and guiding elements (1/6; 1.1 / 6.1, 1.2 / 6.2; 1.3 / 6.3, 1.4 / 6.4; 1 ', 6') according to one of the preceding claims, which are connected to the upper and lower guiding element, in particular by screwing are connected with a connecting bracket (11) to form a block frame (10). Glazing arrangement according to claim 9 or 10,
characterized in that
the glass panes have seals, in particular brush seals, on their side edges, which make the glazing arrangement essentially windproof and rainproof. Glazing arrangement according to one of Claims 9 to 11,
marked by
a glass lock for removing the glass panes (14), which is formed by a separate, upwardly removable section of the running rail of the lower holding and guiding element of approximately the width of a glass pane. Glazing arrangement according to one of Claims 10 to 12,
characterized in that
at least one lateral holding and guiding element (1 ', 6') has an angle adjusting element (21) for contacting a tube (20) adapted to the width of the holding profile. Glazing arrangement according to claim 13,
characterized in that
the angle adjustment element (21) has a first broad side (22a) designed for engagement between two projections (3a ', 3b') on the base (2c ') of the holding profile (1', 6 ') and a circular section designed for application to the tube and in particular with at least one sealing strip (24) provided second broad side (22b). Glazing arrangement according to claim 13 or 14,
marked by
two block frames (10) adjoining one another via the tube (20) at an adjustable angle, in particular in the range between 80 ° and 180 °.

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