EP2218863A1 - Dispositif pour étancher et drainer la zone de chevauchement de vantails à soulèvement et coulissement - Google Patents

Dispositif pour étancher et drainer la zone de chevauchement de vantails à soulèvement et coulissement Download PDF

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EP2218863A1
EP2218863A1 EP09381005A EP09381005A EP2218863A1 EP 2218863 A1 EP2218863 A1 EP 2218863A1 EP 09381005 A EP09381005 A EP 09381005A EP 09381005 A EP09381005 A EP 09381005A EP 2218863 A1 EP2218863 A1 EP 2218863A1
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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
    • E06B7/14—Measures for draining-off condensed water or water leaking-in frame members for draining off condensation water, throats at the bottom of a sash
    • 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
    • E06B7/16—Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings
    • E06B7/22—Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of elastic edgings, e.g. elastic rubber tubes; by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips
    • 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
    • E06B7/26—Rain or draught deflectors, e.g. under sliding wings also protection against light for doors

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  • the object of this invention is an elevating sliding window or door with a sealing system which consists of an enclosure which prevents the entry of wind, air water and/or noise, in particular in the crossing area of the panes which form the enclosure.
  • Elevating sliding windows or doors are known in the state of the art, having at least two panes and which include guides over which the panes of the door or window slide when these panes have been elevated with respect to the resting or closed position of the panes when they are in a downward position.
  • pane In the open or elevated position, sliding of the pane along the guide cannot be prevented by any element which would cause friction between the pane and the guide. However in the resting or closed position the pane requires some means for sealing the closed panes preventing the entry of water, wind, air and/or noise.
  • each of the panes of the frame is provided with a sealing joint along its perimeter, both on its external side (which is the side exposed to the elements, such as rain, wind or air and noise) and on its interior side (the part which corresponds to the interior of the room in a house, for example).
  • the object of this invention is to obtain a sealed closure of the sliding door or window in the zone where the panes cross, or central zone, and in particular in the areas of this crossing of panes which are in correspondence with the upper and lower zones of the window or door frame.
  • This invention consists of an elevating sliding door or window with a sealing system in which the elevating sliding door or window comprises:
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the crossing zone formed by the overlapping of the two panes when they are in closed position.
  • Figure 2 shows a transversal section according to a horizontal axis of the crossing zone of the two panes.
  • Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a crossing cover.
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a crossing cover, together with the first means of sealing in the longitudinal direction of the guide.
  • Figure 5 shows a transversal section according to a vertical axis of the crossing zone in the upper part of the window frame.
  • Figure 6 shows a transversal section according to a vertical axis of the lower channel which form lower guides with the second sealing means which seal in the transversal direction of the guides, mounted on said channel.
  • Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the upper part of the crossing zone with the first longitudinal sealing means and the second transversal sealing means in functioning position.
  • Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the lower part of the crossing zone with the first sealing means and the second means of sealing in functioning position and mounted on the lower part of the window frame.
  • Figure 9 shows a transversal section according to a vertical axis of the crossing zone in the lower part of the window frame in resting or closed position and in open or elevated position.
  • Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the water evacuation system situated in the lower channel zone which communicates with the outside of the room.
  • Figure 11 shows a transversal section according to a vertical axis of the lower channel of the window frame showing the circuit made by the wind in the evacuation system.
  • this invention refers to an elevating sliding window or door with a sealing system which permits a sealed closure in the crossing zones of the panes which form part of the elevating sliding window or door by means of a combination of some means of sealing in the longitudinal direction of the guides with sealing means in the transversal direction of the guides.
  • the crossing zone (12) is formed by the overlap of the two panes (1, 1') which form the enclosure in resting or closed position, in this particular case the enclosure is an elevating sliding window, as may be seen from figure 1 .
  • the arrow represents in a vertical direction, the ascending and descending movements of the panes (1, 1') for passing from a resting or closed position to an open or elevated position.
  • the sliding and elevating window is formed by the following elements:
  • the crossing panes (4.1, 4.1') are formed by the connection of two profiles, a first crossing profile (4.1.1, 4.1.1') preferably made from aluminium, and a second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') preferably made from plastic material.
  • the first crossing profile (4.1.1, 4.1.1') has a configuration essentially perpendicular to the main surface of the pane (1, 1') and the second profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') has a configuration essentially parallel to the main surface of the pane (1, 1').
  • connection of these two profiles (4.1.1, 4.1.1', 4.1.2, 4.1.2') is made preferably by means of rapid attachment and in particular by means of clipping.
  • these profiles are also joined and preferably by means of clipping to the frame (2, 2') of the pane (1, 1') and in particular to the vertical profiles (2.1, 2.1') which form said frame (2, 2') in the crossing zone (12).
  • the configuration of the vertical profiles (2.1, 2.1') of said frame (2, 2') closes vertically and externally, considering externally to be the vertical face of the vertical profiles (2.1, 2.1') opposite the face where the panel or the panels which form each of the panes (1, 1') are situated.
  • the first crossing profile (4.1.1, 4.1.1') has an essentially tubular configuration, so that the profile acquires a more rigid configuration with respect to the profiles the configuration of which is a simple pane with a curved configuration.
  • the second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') is parallel to the main surface of the pane (1, 1') it is in correspondence with the frame (2, 2') of the opposite pane (1, 1') and in particular with the vertical profiles (2.1, 2.1') of the frame (2, 2') which are in the crossing zone (12).
  • the opposite pane to be the pane (1, 1') situated in front of the pane (1, 1') to which the second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') is joined.
  • This second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') incorporates, preferably in an integrated manner, a double rail (4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.1') vertically and along its complete length in order to house bands (9, 9') of felt so that said felt bands (9, 9') are in contact with the frame (2, 2') of the opposite pane (1, 1') when the panes are located in a resting or closed position.
  • the second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') also incorporates in integrated manner, at least one thermal insulation chamber (4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.2') and preferably two chambers, the function of which is to break the thermal bridge in order to reduce the loss of heat between panes (1, 1').
  • This function carried out by the thermal insulation chamber (4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.2') is reinforced by the incorporation of plastic profiles (2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.2) through clipping of the vertical profiles (2.1, 2.1') in the internal cavity which forms the frame of the pane (1, 1').
  • the second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') incorporates, preferably in an integrated manner, a housing (4.1.2.3, 4.1.2.3') vertically and along its complete length, in the form of a channel for housing a sealing joint (10, 10') which is mounted on said channel.
  • the crossing covers (4.2, 4.2') extend above and below, the functions associated with the crossing profiles (4.1, 4.1') and in particular to the double rail (4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.1') for housing the bands of felt (9, 9'), to the at least one thermal insulation chamber and preferably two insulation chambers (4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.2') and to the housing (4.1.2.3, 4.1.2.3') in the form of a channel designed to house a sealing joint (10, 10') which is mounted on said channel in such a way that the crossing profile is given continuity (4.1, 4.1') both in the upper end and in the lower end of the crossing profile (4.1, 4.1').
  • covers are preferably made from plastic material and incorporate other housings, in addition to those described, for incorporating means which ensure sealing in this crossing zone (12) which is so complicated in respect of this function.
  • the crossing covers (4.2, 4.2') provide the crossing profile (4.1, 4.1') with continuity and in particular the configurations formed in the second crossing profile (4.1.2, 4.1.2') as indicated in figure 3 .
  • the crossing covers (4.2, 4.2') are provided with various housings, in particular, a double rail (4.2.3, 4.2.3') arranged vertically and along its complete length, for housing the bands (9) of felt, at least one thermal insulation chamber (4.2.4, 4.2.4') and in particular two chambers, as may be seen in figure 3 .
  • a vertical housing and along its complete length in the form of a channel designed to house a sealing joint (10).
  • crossing covers (4.2, 4.2') incorporate two housings (4.2.1, 4.2.3) designed to house some first means of sealing which will ensure sealing in the crossing zone (12) in a longitudinal direction with respect to the guides (3.1.1, 3.1.1', 3.2.1 y 3.2.1').
  • the first housing (4.2.1) of the crossing cover (4.2) consists of a groove with a rectangular section designed to house the first deformable means (5) with an essentially U-shaped configuration.
  • said first deformable means (5) comprise an appendix formed by a base body (5.1) of rigid plastic material with an L-shaped configuration and by at least one joint (5.2) and preferably two joints (5.2) of deformable material (which is why they are termed deformable means) with elastic deformation such as for example, foam or elastomer. Said joints (5.2) of deformable material have a U-shaped configuration.
  • These first deformable means are prolonged in respect of the crossing cover (4.2, 4.2') in order to be inserted in the channel (3.1.2, 3.2.2) formed by the guides (3.1.1, 3.1.1', 3.2.1, 3.2.1').
  • joints (5.2) of deformable material are solid with said base body (5.1) and are extended above on the same, being extended on one of its ends by means of a vertical extension (5.2.1) in order to form a U-shaped configuration.
  • these joints (5.2) project with respect to said base body (5.1) in order to be in contact with the horizontal channel (3.2.2) which is formed in the window frame (3).
  • a vertical section (5.1.1) which forms the base body of the first deformable means (5) on which the sealing joints (5.2) are not arranged, may be inserted in the interior of the cavity forming the first housing (4.2.1) of the crossing cover (4.2), so that the position of the first deformable means (5) is maintained as fixed with respect to said crossing cover (4.2).
  • the crossing cover is provided with a second housing (4.2.2) which forms a cavity which copies the form of the guide (3.2.1) along which the pane slides (1).
  • second deformable means (6) are inserted which comprise an element of deformable material which copies the form of the guide (3.2.1) as they are in direct contact therewith.
  • These second deformable means (6) are formed from a single piece body of deformable material with this material being for example, foam or elastomer.
  • Both the first deformable means (5) and second deformable means (6) are inserted through pressure in the interior of the cavities corresponding to the crossing cover (4.2). In order to insert these deformable means (5, 6) a vertical movement is made as may be seen in figure 4 .
  • a configuration of one of the crossing covers has been described, the configuration of the remaining covers, consisting of two for each crossing profile will be exactly the same, except that in the upper covers the housings designed to house the first sealing means are situated in the upper part of the covers in correspondence with the upper channel, and in the lower covers the housings are situated in the lower part of the crossing covers in correspondence with the lower channel.
  • first and second deformable means are explained in detail below and may be noted in the vertical transversal section of the crossing zone (12) in figure 5 .
  • each of the panes (1, 1') fully embraces the guides (3.2.1, 3.2.1') in this way preventing the passage of air and water in the longitudinal direction of these guides (3.2.1, 3.2.1').
  • the first deformable means (5) and in particular the joints (5.2) which form part of said means, completely cover the interior of the horizontal channel (3.2.2) in the same way preventing the passage of air and water in the longitudinal direction thereof.
  • third deformable means (8) or windbreaks are provided, formed by a main support body (7.1) with a parallelopiped prism form from which three protuberances emerge, two lateral protuberances (7.2) and a central protuberance (7.3). These protuberances (7.2, 7.3) extend throughout its complete length.
  • the lateral protuberances (7.2) are formed by two sections, in such a way that the first section emerges vertically with respect to the main support body (7.1) and the second section is extended towards the central protuberance (7.3) forming an acute angle with respect to the first section of the lateral protuberance(7.2).
  • the central protuberance (7.3) is formed by a single section which emerges from the main support body (7.1) the form of which, in the end farthest from the main support (7.1), is rounded.
  • Both the protuberances (7.2, 7.3) and the main support body (7.1) constitute a part made from deformable material, preferably elastomer or foam.
  • These three deformable means (7) act in direct contact with both the horizontal channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2) formed by the guides(3.1.1, 3.1.1', 3.2.1, 3.2.1') in the upper zone (3.2) and in the lower zone (3.1) of the window frame (3), and with the first deformable means (5) and in particular with the joints (5.2) which form a part thereof.
  • the length, (in longitudinal direction with respect to the guides) of these third deformable means (7) is equal to the distance which separates the first deformable means (5) of one of the upper crossing covers (4.2) of the first deformable means (5) of the other upper crossing cover (4.2') when the panes (1, 1') are in a closed position ( figure 7 ).
  • the third deformable means (7) are mounted on a position adjustment base (8) as may be seen in figure 7 .
  • This position adjustment base (8) is fixed through a mounting hole (8.1) to the channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2) of the window frame (3) in such a way that it permits displacement in the direction longitudinal to said channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2).
  • each of the panes (1, 1') is moved towards the closing position ( figure 8 ) and it is in this approaching movement that the first deformable means (5), by approaching those corresponding to one of the panes (1) to those of the other pane (1') that the third deformable means (7)are pushed in the longitudinal direction of the channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2, causing these third deformable means (7) or windbreaks to centre themselves so that finally the closed position of the panes (1, 1') is achieved.
  • the third deformable means(7) or windbreaks constitute a further sealing element in the direction longitudinal to the channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2) as they extend between the first deformable means (5) and their form adapts to that of the channel (3.2.1, 3.2.2).
  • panes (1, 1') are shown in open or elevated position and secondly in resting or closed position.
  • the proposed evacuation is based on the functioning of a turbo siphon that is it is based on making use of wind pressure in order to evacuate the water.
  • This system also combines with a classic water evacuation system based on gravitational force. Depending on the climatic agents involved, either system will be effective.
  • the system consists of two lateral orifices (11.1) situated in the lower part of the channel (3.1.2) either directly or on an independent plate which is mounted on said channel (3.1.2). Said orifices (11.1) are communicated through a third central orifice (11.2, the height of which is lower than that of the orifices (11.1) that it communicates.
  • the evacuation system is completed with a fourth orifice (11.3) situated above and between the lateral orifices (11.1).
  • FIG. 11 shows the circuit made by the wind in the turbo syphon.

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WO2005033456A1 (fr) 2003-10-08 2005-04-14 Trend Windows & Doors Pty Limited Perfectionnements apportes a des systemes d'etancheite pour portes et fenetres
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WO2005033456A1 (fr) 2003-10-08 2005-04-14 Trend Windows & Doors Pty Limited Perfectionnements apportes a des systemes d'etancheite pour portes et fenetres
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