EP2348179A1 - Hinge fitting for window shutters - Google Patents

Abstract

The arrangement has a flap hinge (3) for pivoted arrangement of the window shutter, where the window shutter has a hollow profile support (4) and the flap hinge is mounted on the hollow profile support from outside. An assembled mounting element (5) is used to mount the flap hinge on the hollow profile. The assembled mounting element has two clamping elements (6,7), which are moved against each other by a connection element (8). The former clamping element is inserted into the hollow profile support through a vertical slot (9).

Description

The present invention relates to an arrangement for fixing and position adjusting shutters according to the preamble of claim 1 and a use of the arrangement.

Shutters are traditionally used for the temporary, flat covering of windows and doors. Previously, these were mainly made of wood, while today they are increasingly made of metal or other materials. They usually have a box-shaped, closed edge profile, which is provided inside by means of overlapping, obliquely oriented slats.

The shutters are usually by means of two attached to a side post hinge elements with sleeves on the window to be covered resp. Door frame rotatably mounted, which in turn have hinge elements with pins. The hinge elements with pins are not adjustable as a rule, so that to be attached to the shutters hinge elements with sleeves according to the desired position of the blinds must be accurately positioned and possibly adjusted.

From the FR-A-2 661 939 is now a multi-part hinge for shutters known in which the hinge element with pins formed transversely to the pin axis displaceable is. The attachment of the hinge takes place via a plurality of screws, which are actuated from the outside of the shutter forth.

Further, multi-part hinge fittings are known in which the hinge part can be moved with the sleeve via a wedge in a groove formed on its base body and can be fixed in the desired position. Another known method is that the mounting holes for the hinge fitting are designed to be larger than the fastening bolts resp. Fixing screws, and thus a displacement of the fitting within certain limits allowed, as for example from the DE-296 19 955 is apparent.

From the EP-1 382 784 a fitting for aluminum shutters is known, which has a fixable on the shutter, two-piece mounting plate which is formed with retaining lugs, which engage behind corresponding formed on the post of the shutter sections.

From the EP-B1-1 001 124 a multi-part hinge fitting is known in which a vertically displaceable in a recess of the post of the shutter terminal body can be connected to a arranged on the outside of the shutter hinge belt. In this case, the hinge band can be moved horizontally relative to the clamping body by means of two pins arranged on the clamping body. The connection between the clamp body and the hinge is made via a single Connecting means which is guided from the outside through a channel in the clamp body and tightened from the inside.

From the EP-A1-1 659 246 Finally, a hinge fitting is known in which the fastening and adjustment of the loading from the inside of the shopper is effected by the vertical loading post on which the hinge acts.

An object of the present invention is to provide a simple and universal fastening and positioning of shutters, wherein the mounting arrangement to be used should be simple and as universal as possible, so that it can be used independently of the most diverse shutter products.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments and a use emerge from the features of the dependent claims.

The invention relates firstly to an arrangement for fastening and position adjusting a shutter with a hinge for pivotally arranging the shutter, in particular on a house facade, wherein the shutter has a hollow profile post and the hinge is mounted on the outside of the hollow profile post. According to the invention it is provided that a composite fastener for fastening the hinge strap on the hollow profile post is usable, that the composite fastener comprises at least partially by means of at least one connecting element against each other at least partially displaceable, that the first clamping element and partially the connecting element by a vertical slot in the hollow profile post in this is inserted, wherein the inserted into the hollow profile post first clamping element engages behind the vertical slot, that the hinge strip has a horizontal recess through which the connecting element is guided, wherein the hinge strip is pressed by the second clamping element against the hollow profile post, when the connecting element is actuated and to move the clamping elements at least partially to each other, whereby the hinge strap is fixable.

The hinge strap may have a horizontally extending slot, hereinafter also referred to as a horizontal slot. It is also conceivable, however, a U-shaped recess, whereby the hinge strap can be clamped without removal of the connecting element with the fastening element.

A variant of the inventive arrangement is that the connecting element has a screw thread and in the first clamping element a thread-like receptacle is provided, whereby the first Clamping element is helically connected to the second clamping element.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the second clamping element has a substantially horizontally extending recess for receiving the hinge strip, wherein a depth of the recess is smaller than a thickness of the hinge strip in the region of the recess.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the recess is formed in the hinge band as a horizontal slot.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the second clamping element has guide elements which engage in the vertical slot in the hollow profile post for alignment of the second clamping element with respect to the hollow profile post.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the first clamping element is dimensioned so that in an inclined position to the wall of the hollow profile post with the vertical slot insertion through the vertical slot into the interior of the hollow profile post is possible and that in parallel position to the wall of the hollow profile post, the two longitudinal edges of the Vertical slot covered or the wall are engaged behind.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the first and the second clamping element are fixedly connected to each other. Thus, the first and the second clamping element form a single part.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the first and second clamping element are connected to each other via at least one web. This embodiment variant can also be seen so that the first and the second clamping element together with the web form a single part.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that the fastening element for insertion into the hollow profile post or for removal from the hollow profile post with respect to the hollow profile post is rotatable, the rotation is particularly far vornehmbar until the first clamping element is feasible through the vertical slot.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that a single connection element is provided.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement are that two connecting elements are provided.

The arrangements described above are each those in which the fastening and Positioning of the store from outside takes place, which is unproblematic, especially during initial assembly. However, should a store be readjusted, as, for example, the hinge was not correctly installed, this is only possible either by disassembling the store or by attaching a scaffold to the outside of a facade. A readjustment of within, for example by a window opening is only possible with difficulty mounted store.

Further embodiments of the inventive arrangement therefore consist in that in the hollow profile post an opening is provided, which is arranged in a relation to the vertical slot opposite wall of the hollow profile post, wherein the connecting element can be actuated through the opening.

Thus, a readjustment can also take place at an already attached store through a window opening in a house facade. Again, it is possible in turn instead of a single connecting element to use two connecting elements, which is again, for example, in the fasteners screws.

Finally, a use of the inventive arrangement for fixing wood or metal shutters is specified.

Fig. 1

eine Ansicht von herkömmlichen Fensterläden an einer Gebäudefassade,

Fig. 2

einen Schnitt quer durch eine erfindungsgemässe Anordnung mit einem Hohlprofilpfosten,

Fig. 3

in Draufsicht die erfindungsgemässe Anordnung gemäss Fig. 2,

Fig. 4

einen Schnitt entlang der Längsachse des Hohlprofilpfostens gemäss Fig. 3,

Fig. 5

einen Schnitt entsprechend Fig. 2 durch eine erfindungsgemässe Anordnung, bei der ein Befestigungselement mit Scharnierband im Hohlprofilpfosten eingesetzt wird,

Fig. 6

in Draufsicht eine weitere erfindungsgemässe Anordnung mit zwei Verbindungselementen,

Fig. 7

eine weitere Ausführungsvariante einer erfindungsgemässen Anordnung, bei der das Befestigungselement und das Scharnierband von innen betätigbar ist,

Fig. 8

einen Querschnitt durch eine weitere Ausführungsvariante der erfindungsgemässen Anordnung, bei der ein einteiliges Befestigungselement und das Scharnierband von aussen betätigbar sind,

Fig. 9

die Ausführungsvariante gemäss Fig. 8 in einer Ansicht des Fensterladens von der Innenseite,

Fig. 10

einen Querschnitt durch eine weitere Ausführungsvariante der erfindungsgemässen Anordnung, bei der ein einteiliges Befestigungselement und das Scharnierband von aussen betätigbar sind, und

Fig. 11

die Ausführungsvariante gemäss Fig. 10 in einer Ansicht des Fensterladens von der Innenseite.

The invention will now be explained in more detail by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Showing:

Fig. 1

a view of conventional shutters on a building facade,

Fig. 2

a section across an inventive arrangement with a hollow profile post,

Fig. 3

in plan view the inventive arrangement according to Fig. 2 .

Fig. 4

a section along the longitudinal axis of the hollow profile post according to Fig. 3 .

Fig. 5

a cut accordingly Fig. 2 by an inventive arrangement in which a fastener is used with hinge in the hollow profile post,

Fig. 6

in plan view a further inventive arrangement with two connecting elements,

Fig. 7

a further embodiment of an inventive arrangement in which the fastener and the hinge hinge is actuated from the inside,

Fig. 8

a cross-section through a further embodiment of the inventive Arrangement in which a one-piece fastening element and the hinge hinge can be actuated from the outside,

Fig. 9

the embodiment according to Fig. 8 in a view of the shutter from the inside,

Fig. 10

a cross-section through a further embodiment of the inventive arrangement in which a one-piece fastener and the hinge hinge are actuated from the outside, and

Fig. 11

the embodiment according to Fig. 10 in a view of the shutter from the inside.

Fig. 1 shows the view of a building facade with a window 1, to which two shutters 2 are attached. The shutters 2 are about hinge fittings 3 with the window cutting frame resp. connected to the facade. Conventionally, this simple, two-piece swivel fittings are used, which are pivotally connected to each other via a net - socket - connection. The fittings are, for example, by means of screws with the shutters resp. connected to the masonry.

Fig. 2 shows a section across an inventive arrangement. It can be seen a hollow profile post 4, for example, a frame element of the shutter 2 (according to Fig. 1 ) or a door frame. For fastening the hinge 3, a fastener 5 is provided according to the invention, which consists of a first clamping element 7, a second clamping element 6 and a connecting element 8. The connecting element 8 is for example a screw which engages in a thread in the first clamping element 7 and thus ensures that the two clamping elements 6 and 7 are mutually displaceable. The second clamping element 6 has a recess 11 in which the hinge 3 is guided, that is, the recess 11 is slightly wider than the width of the hinge 3, whereby the hinge 3 with respect to the second clamping element 6 can not rotate. The hinge band 3 has a horizontal slot 10, through which the connecting element 8 is passed. If the connecting element 8 is released, then the hinge band 3 is displaceable within the limits predetermined by the horizontal slot 10.

The hollow profile post 4 further has a vertical slot 9, through which the connecting element 8 is passed. In the interior of the hollow section post 4, the first clamping element 7 is arranged, that engages behind the vertical slot 9 laterally. Will now - as in Fig. 2 shown - the two clamping elements 6 and 7 by means of the connecting element 8 against each other until the hinge 3 is pressed against the outside of the hollow section post 4, the hinge band 3 is locked simultaneously in its position. In Fig. 3 is the embodiment as it is already in Fig. 2 is shown in plan view from the outside - ie with a view of the facade with shutter closed - shown. Line-lined now both the horizontal slot 10 in the hinge 3 and the vertical slot 9 are shown in the hollow profile post 4, which on the one hand the already described horizontal freedom of movement of the hinge 3 is documented with respect to the fastener 5 within the limits of the horizontal slot 10 in the hinge 3. On the other hand, the fastening element 5 is vertically displaceable with respect to the hollow profile post 4, within the limits defined by the vertical slot 9. So that the fastening element 5 can not rotate with respect to the hollow profile post 4, guide elements 12 and 13 are arranged on the first clamping element 6, which engage in the vertical slot 9 of the hollow profile post 4, but do not protrude into the interior of the hollow profile post 4. In Fig. 4 showing a section along the longitudinal axis of the hollow section post 4, the guide elements 12 and 13 can be seen. Out Fig. 4 Furthermore, the freedom of movement of the fastening element 5 within the limits defined by the vertical slot 9 and the guide elements 12, 13 can be seen. In addition, be out Fig. 4 The consequences can also be recognized if the guide elements 12, 13 protrude beyond the vertical slot 9 into the cavity of the cavity post 4. So then there is the danger that the first clamping element 7 on one or at most on both guide elements 12, 13th firmly seated, whereby the locking of the hinge 3 can no longer be accomplished.

Based on Fig. 5 , which in turn shows a section transverse to the longitudinal axis of the hollow profile post 4, the insertion of the fastening element 5 is explained in the hollow profile post 4. For the insertion of the fastener 5 in the hollow profile post 4, it is only necessary that in the hollow profile post 4, the vertical slots 9 must be present in the area in which the hinges 3 are to be attached. An exact measuring and attaching the vertical slots 9 in the hollow profile post 4 is not required because an exact positioning of the fastener 5, respectively. of the hinge 3 within the abovementioned limits at the time of final assembly of the shutters 2 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) can be made. In the preparation of the installation of the shutters, the composite fasteners 5 are now provided, wherein in this the connecting element 8 through the horizontal slot 10 (FIG. Fig. 3 ) of the hinge 3 is guided. The provision of the fastening elements 5 includes a release of the connecting element 8 to a position in which the clamping elements 6 and 7 are spaced so far that by tilting the first clamping element 7 and partially the connecting element 8 are guided through the vertical slot 9 into the interior of the hollow section post 4 can. For a successful insertion of the first clamping element 7 in the hollow profile post 4 is a prerequisite that the first clamping element 7 is dimensioned such that in Inclined to the wall of the hollow section post 4 with the vertical slot 9 insertion through the vertical slot 9 into the interior of the hollow section post 4 is possible and that in parallel position to the wall of the hollow section post 4, the two longitudinal edges of the vertical slot 9 covered or the wall are engaged behind. It is expressly understood that according to the present invention it is not necessary to disassemble the fastening element 5 into its individual parts, namely into the clamping elements 6, 7 and connecting element 8, when it is inserted into the vertical slot 9 in the hollow profile post 4. Rather, a fitter can hold the fastener 5 with inserted hinge 3 with one hand and easy to couple in the hollow profile post 4. Consequently, it is not necessary for the fitter to laboriously connect the individual parts of the fastening element 5 which are partly inserted in the hollow profile post 4.

The first clamping element 7 is preferably dimensioned such that an insertion into the vertical slot 9 is made possible by inclination, as shown schematically in a cross-sectional view in FIG Fig. 5 seen. The insertion is possible, although the connecting element 8 is already connected to the first clamping element 7. As soon as the first clamping element 7 is arranged completely within the hollow profile post 4, the entire fastening element 5, consisting of connecting element 8 and the two clamping elements 6 and 7, can be exactly parallel to the wall of the hollow profile post 4 to be brought. Of course, it is also possible to provide a lamellar first clamping element 7, which is longitudinally extended and can be easily inserted into, for example vertical position in the vertical slot 9. Turn by 90 °, the two lamellae engage behind the side edges of the vertical slot 9, which by screwing the connecting element formed as a screw 8 in the central thread 25 again the store is firmly fixed to the hinge 3. Even with a lamellar first clamping element 7, it is possible to arrange elevations on the first clamping element 7, so that when rotated by 90 °, the first clamping element 7 can be fixed rotationally in the vertical slot 9.

After coupling the fastening element 5 with hinge 3 in the hollow profile post 4, the fitter can tighten the screw acting as a connecting element 8 so far that the first clamping element 7 no longer slips out of the vertical slot 9. However, a complete tightening of the screw is not made in this assembly stage. First, the thus prepared shutter 2 is hung at the desired location. Subsequently, the desired positioning takes place. As soon as the desired position has been reached, the screw acting as the connecting element 8 is fully tightened, whereby the two clamping elements 6, 7 are displaced relative to each other and the hinge 3 is pressed against the hollow profile post 4. At the same time, the clamping elements 6, 7 are fixed, whereby the assembly is completed.

In Fig. 6 is a further embodiment of the inventive arrangement in a plan view according to Fig. 3 shown. This further embodiment differs from that according to Fig. 3 in that now two connecting elements 8 are provided. Accordingly, two horizontal slots 10 are arranged in the hinge 3. On the remaining components of this embodiment does not need to be discussed, since they are already in accordance with the Fig. 2 to 5 explained components are executed.

In a continuation of the embodiment, it is basically conceivable that more than two connecting elements 8 are provided. This is particularly important for those applications in which a high load capacity and thus high stability are required.

It is also conceivable that even with a plurality of connecting elements 8 only a single horizontal slot is provided in the hinge 3.

Finally, in Fig. 7 a further embodiment of an inventive arrangement shown in which the fastener 5 and the hinge 3 is actuated from the inside of the hollow section post 4. For this purpose, an opening 14 is provided in the hollow profile post 4, which is arranged in a relation to the vertical slot 9 opposite wall of the hollow profile post 4, wherein the connecting element 8 through the opening 14th is operable. Accordingly, acting as a connecting element 8 screw relative to the basis of Fig. 2 explained embodiment arranged in reverse order, so that the screw head can be achieved through the opening 14 with the necessary tool.

In the in the Fig. 2 to 7 Of course, arrangements according to the invention or hinge fittings and types of fastening shown are only examples which can be modified, modified or supplemented by further elements in any desired manner. It is essential that the fastening element is assembled with the hollow profile post connected.

In the 8 to 11 Further variants of the present invention are shown, wherein these embodiments are characterized in that the fastening element 5 is not only connected to the hollow profile post 4 connectable and usable, but that the fastening element 5 is integrally formed. Thus, in these further embodiments, the first and the second clamping element 7 respectively. 6 firmly connected via a web 16 with each other. How out Fig. 9 it can be seen, the first clamping element 7 is rhombus-shaped, so that when dissolved fastener 8, the whole fastener 5 can be pivoted together with the inserted hinge 3 in the direction 17 by an angle α. As a result, the fastening element 5 can only be guided out of or into the hollow profile posts 4. The rotation in direction 17 must be done until, until the longer sides of the rhombus-shaped first clamping element 7 extend substantially parallel to the vertical slot 9 in the hollow profile post 4. It follows that the fasteners 5 must be inserted before hanging a shutter in the hollow section post 4 or the fasteners 5 can not be removed from the hollow profile post 4 when hinged shutter. This in turn has the great advantage that a reliable burglary protection is ensured when the shutter is closed, since even with a complete removal of the connecting element 8, the fastener 5 can not be removed because of the webs 16. Since the hinge straps 3 can not be moved out of the hinge pin, the closed shutter remains in position even with loosened or even distant connecting elements 8.

As with all other embodiments of the invention also, the hinge 3 is also in the in 8 to 11 illustrated embodiments of the second clamping element 6 pressed against the hollow profile post 4, wherein the clamping element 6, 7 are pressed by means of the connecting element 8 against each other. Due to the webs 16 between the first and the second clamping element 6, 7, this can not be done here in any measure. Because of the firm connection between the clamping elements 6, 7, the clamping process results in a certain deformation. At the in 8 and 9 illustrated embodiment is due to the selected dimensions of the two clamping element 6, 7th deform each other in particular the first clamping element 7 when the connecting element 8 is actuated, ie when the screw is tightened.

In order for the deformation occurring during the clamping process to be as reversible as possible, or at least not to cause a break in the area of the webs 16, and the clamping force is still sufficient, the dimensions for the individual components, in particular the clamping elements 6 and 7 or the hinge 3, are corresponding to choose. While the embodiment according to the 8 and 9 a connecting element 8, are in the embodiment according to the 10 and 11 two connecting elements 8 are provided. Incidentally, those related to the 8 and 9 made statements also valid for this embodiment with two fasteners 8.

Furthermore, the embodiments differ according to the Fig. 8, 9 and 10, 11 in that in the embodiment according to Fig. 8 or 9, the connecting element 8 from the outside mountable and in the embodiment according to Fig. 10 or 11, the connecting elements 8 are mounted from the inside. Of course, embodiments are also conceivable in which two externally mountable connecting elements 8 are used or in which a mountable from the inside connecting element 8 is used.

On the one hand, in the present invention, an extremely simple fastening element can be used and, on the other hand, the manner of fastening is also simple. With the fastening arrangement according to the invention, any desired shutters or even doors can be fastened and position-adjusted. Furthermore, both a mounting from the outside as well as within a building is possible.

Claims (13)

Arrangement for fastening and position adjusting a shutter (2) with a hinge (3) for pivotally positioning the shutter (2), in particular on a house facade, wherein the shutter (2) has a hollow profile post (4) and the hinge (3) from the outside on the hollow profile post (4) can be mounted, characterized in that a composite fastening element (5) for fastening the hinge strap (3) on the hollow profile post (4) is used, that the composite fastening element (5) has a first and a second clamping element (6 , 7) which are mutually displaceable relative to one another by means of at least one connecting element (8) that the first clamping element (7) and partially the connecting element (8) is inserted through a vertical slot (9) in the hollow profile post (4), wherein the first clamping element (7) introduced into the hollow profile post (4) engages laterally behind the vertical slot (9), in that the hinge (3) has a horizontal recess (10) through which the connecting element (8) is guided, wherein the hinge (3) can be pressed against the hollow profile post (4) by the second clamping element (6) if the connecting element ( 8) is actuated and the clamping elements (6, 7) at least partially to each other to move, whereby the hinge band (3) is fixable. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting element (8) has a screw thread and in the first clamping element (7) is provided a thread-like receptacle, whereby the first clamping element (7) helically with the second clamping element (6) is connectable. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the second clamping element (6) has a substantially horizontally extending recess (11) for receiving the hinge strip (3), wherein a depth of the recess (11) is smaller than a thickness of Hinge strap (3) in the region of the recess (10). Arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess (10) in the hinge band (3) is designed as a horizontal slot. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second clamping element (6) guide elements (12, 13) which in the vertical slot (9) in the hollow profile post (4) for aligning the second clamping element (6) with respect to engage the hollow profile post (4). Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first clamping element (7) is dimensioned such that in an inclined position to the wall of the hollow profile post (4) with the vertical slot (9) insertion through the vertical slot (9) into the interior of Hollow profile post (4) is possible and that in parallel position to the wall of the hollow profile post (4), the two longitudinal edges of the vertical slot (9) covered or the wall are engaged behind. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first and the second clamping element (6, 7) are fixedly connected to each other. Arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the first and second clamping element (6, 7) via at least one web (16) are interconnected. Arrangement according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the fastening element (5) for insertion into the hollow profile post (4) or for removal from the hollow profile post (4) with respect to the hollow profile post (4) is rotatable, wherein the rotation in particular so far is vornehmbar until the first clamping element (7) through the vertical slot (9) can be guided. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a single connecting element (8) is provided. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that two connecting elements (8) are provided. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that in the hollow profile post (4) an opening (14) is provided which is arranged in a relation to the vertical slot (9) opposite wall of the hollow profile post (4), wherein the Connecting element (8) through the opening (14) is actuated. Use of the arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12 for fastening wooden or metal shutters.

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