EP2280143A3 - An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device - Google Patents

An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device Download PDF

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EP2280143A3
EP2280143A3 EP20100181028 EP10181028A EP2280143A3 EP 2280143 A3 EP2280143 A3 EP 2280143A3 EP 20100181028 EP20100181028 EP 20100181028 EP 10181028 A EP10181028 A EP 10181028A EP 2280143 A3 EP2280143 A3 EP 2280143A3
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window
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pivot window
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Bjarne BØRRESEN
Jan Fahlén Jensen
Peter Sørensen
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VKR Holding AS
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/08Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E05D7/082Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated at a considerable distance from the edges of the wing, e.g. for balanced wings
    • E05D7/084Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated at a considerable distance from the edges of the wing, e.g. for balanced wings with a movable pivot axis
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/03Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights
    • E04D13/035Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights characterised by having movable parts
    • E04D13/0351Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights characterised by having movable parts the parts pivoting about a fixed axis
    • E04D13/0354Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights characterised by having movable parts the parts pivoting about a fixed axis the parts being flat
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/08Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E05D7/082Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated at a considerable distance from the edges of the wing, e.g. for balanced wings
    • E05D7/086Braking devices structurally combined with hinges
    • 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
    • E05F1/1091Closers 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 gas spring
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D1/00Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
    • E05D1/04Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges with guide members shaped as circular arcs
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/404Function thereof
    • E05Y2201/422Function thereof for opening
    • E05Y2201/426Function thereof for opening for the initial opening movement
    • 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
    • E05Y2900/152Roof windows

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Abstract

The sash (2) of the window is connected with the frame (1) by means of a hinge device including a set of pivot hinges (12) defining a hinge axis of the window. The hinges are mounted in such a position that the hinge axis is situated between a centre line of the window and the top or bottom of the window. The window is provided with a least one auxiliary opening device comprising a spring, preferably connected to the hinge device.
EP10181028.1A 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device Expired - Lifetime EP2280143B1 (en)

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EP10181028.1A EP2280143B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

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DKPA200301182 2003-08-20
EP04388045A EP1612352B1 (en) 2004-07-02 2004-07-02 Hinge fitting for a pivotal window
EP10181028.1A EP2280143B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device
EP04762775.7A EP1685304B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device and check means

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EP04762775.7 Division 2004-08-19
EP04762775.7A Division EP1685304B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device and check means
EP04762775.7A Division-Into EP1685304B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device and check means

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EP2280143A2 EP2280143A2 (en) 2011-02-02
EP2280143A3 true EP2280143A3 (en) 2011-04-27
EP2280143B1 EP2280143B1 (en) 2016-03-30

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EP04762774A Expired - Lifetime EP1656484B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 A window, a window system comprising a plurality of sizes, and a method of providing a window with a displaced hinge axis
EP04762775.7A Expired - Lifetime EP1685304B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device and check means
EP04388056A Revoked EP1508663B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device
EP10181028.1A Expired - Lifetime EP2280143B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device

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EP04762774A Expired - Lifetime EP1656484B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 A window, a window system comprising a plurality of sizes, and a method of providing a window with a displaced hinge axis
EP04762775.7A Expired - Lifetime EP1685304B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device and check means
EP04388056A Revoked EP1508663B1 (en) 2003-08-20 2004-08-19 An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device

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EP (4) EP1656484B1 (en)
CN (4) CN1853025B (en)
AT (2) ATE335907T1 (en)
DE (2) DE602004003591T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2270325T3 (en)
PL (3) PL1508663T3 (en)
WO (1) WO2005019562A1 (en)

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GB844492A (en) * 1958-02-01 1960-08-10 Rothervale Mfg Company Ltd Improvements in or relating to pivot windows
GB1086948A (en) * 1963-09-10 1967-10-11 Automatic Pressings Ltd Improvements in and relating to hinges
FR2281484A1 (en) * 1974-08-06 1976-03-05 Albertsson Heine Hinge arrangement for skylight window - has bend in hinge plate for forming positive seal
DE2708785A1 (en) * 1977-03-01 1978-10-19 Stucke Lothar Sloping roof window with frame - has spring loaded stay arm holding window in position for cleaning
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EP1685304A1 (en) 2006-08-02
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EP2280143B1 (en) 2016-03-30
EP1508663A1 (en) 2005-02-23
CN1836084B (en) 2012-01-18
CN1836084A (en) 2006-09-20
CN1853025B (en) 2011-03-30
ATE335907T1 (en) 2006-09-15
EP1685304B1 (en) 2014-07-23
WO2005019562A1 (en) 2005-03-03
CN2734948Y (en) 2005-10-19
PL1685304T3 (en) 2014-12-31
ES2270325T3 (en) 2007-04-01
DE602004003591D1 (en) 2007-01-18
DE602004003591T2 (en) 2007-10-11
PL1508663T3 (en) 2006-12-29
CN1853025A (en) 2006-10-25
ATE347641T1 (en) 2006-12-15
EP2280143A2 (en) 2011-02-02
EP1508663B1 (en) 2006-08-09
DE602004001822D1 (en) 2006-09-21
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CN2734947Y (en) 2005-10-19
DE602004001822T2 (en) 2007-03-29

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