EP2813654A1 - Locking system, locking device and method for selectively closing an opening - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for selectively closing an opening, such as a window or a door, comprising at least a first and a second element (2, 3) which are movable relative to each other, wherein at least one of the first or second element (2, 3) at least one of a front side (12) of this element (2, 3) projecting guide element (3a), which is arranged longitudinally movable to the end face (12), characterized in that the first element (2, 3 ) comprises a locking element (5), wherein the locking element (5) by means of the guide element (3a) between a locking position in which the locking element (5) in a locking receptacle (2b, 3b) on the side of the second element (2, 3) engages that the two elements (2, 3) are locked together, preferably at least on the side of the device (1) having the locking element (5), and a release position, in which the locking element (5) is spaced from the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) and the second element (2, 3), preferably such that the two elements (2, 3) are preferably at least on the side of the device having the locking element (5) (1) are movable relative to each other, at least with a movement component (x, z) orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) is movable. The invention further relates to an elongate locking device (V) for locking a window or a door (1) and a method for selectively closing an opening, such as a window or a door (1).

Description

The present application relates to a device or device (locking system) and a method for closing an opening and a locking device for locking the device. In particular, the term "opening" windows, doors, such as French doors, front doors, sliding doors, mailboxes, cabinets, desserts, office containers, furniture or the like.

In devices of this kind, it may be important that they are as heavy as possible, i. with the largest possible, z. B. mechanical, effort to break up. Conventionally, this is achieved by a bolt by means of a device, also referred to as fitting, which is attached to a window sash or door leaf, is inserted into a U-shaped and frame-side mounted strike plate. The bolt is for this purpose retracted laterally along the respective window or door edge or the like in the strike plate. By inserting the bolt into the striking plate prevents the sash is swing out of the frame at the corresponding side of the window. The strike plate is usually in front of the door or window frame, so that the bolt can retract laterally into this. This has, in addition to optical aspects, the further disadvantage that the projecting strike plate poses a risk of injury to the user.

According to the invention, it is therefore an object to provide a novel and particularly secure and visually inconspicuous latch for a device for closing an opening, such as, for example, a window or a door.

The object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. The dependent claims form the central idea of the invention in a particularly advantageous manner.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a device for selectively, i. reversibly, closing an opening, such as a window or a door, comprising at least a first and a second element, which are movable relative to each other. At least one of the first or second element has at least one guide element protruding from an end face of this element, which is arranged to be movable along the end face. The first element has a locking element. The locking element is connected by means of the guide element between a locking position in which the locking element engages in a locking receptacle on the side of the second element such that the two elements (preferably at least on the locking element having the side of the device) are locked together, and a release position, in the locking element is spaced from the locking receptacle and the second element, preferably such that the two elements (preferably at least at the (released) locking element side of the device) are movable relative to each other, at least with a movement component orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element movable. The device with the locking device according to the invention can also be referred to as a locking system.

In other words, the locking element is preferably moved by means of the guide element between the locking position and the release position with a movement component orthogonal to the guide element having the end face.

Preferably, in this way, the locking element can be moved transversely or perpendicular to the direction of movement of the guide element. According to the invention, the locking element is thus moved on the side of the first element in the locking position in a locking receptacle on the side of the second element and moves out of the locking receptacle for unlocking in the release position.

This is a novel concept for a device for closing an opening, for example a window or a door, since the direction of movement of the locking element according to the invention differs from the direction of movement of the locking element according to the prior art. Thus, the solution according to the invention represents another alternative. The conversion of the movement of the guide element makes it possible, on the one hand, to provide secure locking of the elements of the device in the locking position, while, on the other hand, in the release position, retracts the locking element into the first element and thus optically conceals it can be. The provision of a locking receptacle preferably in the form of a groove instead of a striking plate provides for a visual improvement and overall to reduce the risk of injury to the moving parts of the lock.

The novel concept also makes it possible to provide the locking or closing over a longer portion of the edges of the opening, since according to the invention no closing plates are required, which convert the actual closure only in a relatively small portion of the edges of the opening.

"Locking" is understood according to the invention to mean that at least the side (s) of the device having the locking element is (are) locked in such a way that a relative movement of the first and second elements is not substantially at least on the side of the device having the locking element more is possible. Thus, if a locking element is provided only on one side of the device, then in the locking position of this locking element, the device (eg a window) can not be opened at least on this side. If the other sides of the device are not provided with locking elements or if they are not in a locking position when the aforementioned locking element is in a locking position, then according to a preferred embodiment the device can be pivoted about the "locked" side (ie tilted) ; the first and second elements are then locked to each other at the side having the (locked) locking element. The Locking element can in this case also serve as a guide or hinge-like element of a relative tilting movement of the two elements of the device. Otherwise, in an alternative embodiment, a locking element in the locking position (either without further locking elements - ie only by the at least one locking element - or with other locking elements together) also cause a complete locking of the device, so that a relative movement of the two elements of the device in Substantially completely prevented. This can be accomplished by means of one or more locking elements, which, as described below, are correspondingly provided on the device.

The locking element is preferably movable by means of the guide element between the locking position and the release position with at least one movement component in or parallel to the plane spanning the first element and the movement component orthogonal to the end face having the guide element, preferably orthogonal or oblique to the end face having the guide element ,

This has the advantage that the device is relatively easy to manufacture or manufacture, since only rectangular dimensions are necessary.

Preferably, the first element is a frame and the second element is a movable element, such as a sash or a door leaf. This means that the locking element moves from the frame into the locking receptacle on the side of the window sash or door leaf when moving from the release position to the locking position. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the first element is a movable element, such as a window sash or a door leaf, and the second element is a frame. This consequently means that the locking element moves out of the sash or door leaf into the locking receptacle on the side of the frame when moving from the release position into the locking position.

In both variants, the guide element can be provided either on the side of the first or on the side of the second element. If locking element and guide element are provided in the same element, they are preferably always in operative connection. If they are distributed over the first and the second element, they come into operative connection by closing the device (that is, for example, by closing the window or the door), wherein the guide element preferably engages in the locking element, as will be described in more detail below. It is thus possible to provide any type of windows or doors or similar facilities in a simple manner with the novel locking device.

The locking element may extend in the longitudinal direction, the side of the first element having the locking element, at least over a part, preferably over the entire side. Preferably, the locking element is designed as a locking strip.

This has the advantage that the locking element in the locking position causes a lock over a larger area or even the respective entire side of the device. In this way, a very strong lock can be achieved on the corresponding side, which is difficult to break up. By forming the locking element as a locking strip can be achieved that moves a bar in the locking receptacle. The locking receptacle is relatively easy to manufacture so that it receives a strip substantially accurate; so for example as a groove. By a preferably one-piece locking bar, which fits into the locking receptacle substantially exactly, a mechanically very stable locking between the first element and the second element can be achieved.

It is advantageous if at least one or more or all of the second element opposite sides of the first element having one or more locking elements. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the locking element (s) is / are preferably provided at least on one side of the device, which pivotally pivots the first and the second elements connecting pivoting element, in particular z. As hinges, hinges or tilt hinges of the window or the door, opposite. In the aforementioned cases, preferably a relative movement of the two elements of the device in the locking position of one or more locking elements can be substantially or completely prevented.

By increasing the number of locking elements, which are preferably located at different locations in the opening of the device, better locking and thus improved protection against deliberate destruction of the device can be achieved. It is particularly advantageous if the individual locking elements are distributed uniformly over the entire circumference or circulation of the opening, preferably at regular intervals. In this way, an optimal mechanical locking of the device can be achieved. In particular, if locking elements are provided at least on one side of the device, which are opposite to the pivoting element, a mechanically very stable locking can be achieved, which is produced by the interaction of the pivoting element with the lock, in the case that the locking element is in the locking position ,

It is particularly advantageous if the locking elements in the locking position form a circumferential and preferably closed latch. According to this embodiment, a circumferential locking receptacle is preferably provided in the second element, engage in the locking elements in the locking position, thereby forming a closed around lock.

The circumferentially provided locking represents over the known punctual locking an extremely massive and secure window closure method, since the circumferential locking has no weak point for a lever. Also, by a closed-circumferential locking increased tightness between the connected through the opening inside and outside of the device can be achieved, in particular with respect to sound, moisture, liquids and gases such for example, air and water. For this purpose, a corresponding seal can furthermore be provided, as described in more detail below.

Adjacent end faces of adjacent locking elements may be designed to correspond with one another in such a way that, in the locking position, they preferably rest against one another in planar contact. It is advantageous if at least one end face of adjacent locking elements preferably has a sealing element.

By the abutting end faces of adjacent locking elements can be achieved that form an extremely stable circumferential locking and thus a stable attachment between the first and the second element, as on the individual pages over the entire circulation of the opening a closed connection between the first and the second Element is ensured. Also, this feature better seals the full cycle, especially with respect to sound, moisture, liquids and gases such as air and water. In particular, if at least one end side of adjacent locking elements preferably has a sealing element, the tightness of the windows can be significantly increased, since in this way a gap between the locking elements is sealed. In addition, a gap or clearance between adjacent locking elements can be easily compensated.

Preferably, a seal is provided on the locking receptacle facing the end of the locking element and / or the locking element facing side of the locking receptacle that the seal is positioned in the locking position between the locking element and the locking receptacle, preferably arranged sealingly, and particularly preferably with respect to the Locking circumferential seal forms.

In this way it can be achieved that an additional tightness between the first element and the second elements is achieved, since the gap is significantly better sealed between the locking element and the locking receptacle by the seal in the corresponding space; not least if it is preferably provided circumferentially and thus causes a completely circumferential and preferably hermetic tightness between the interior and the exterior of the device; especially with regard to sound, moisture, liquids and gases such as air and water. In various embodiments, the seal may be fixedly connected to the locking element and / or the locking receptacle, so that a seal is automatically provided by corresponding movement of the locking element. If the locking is performed circumferentially, then preferably the complete circulation of the opening should be sealed, ie that in each section of the circulation a seal according to the invention is arranged, so that in the locking position of the locking elements or in the locked state of the device, the seals of the individual sections cooperate, so that a circumferential seal is ensured. A circumferential seal can thus also replace the typical sash seal and promises maximum tightness values. Furthermore, the operation for locking the window is then simplified because the absence of the Flügelfalzdichtung the typical contact pressure of the same largely eliminated, which provides a compression of the seal by about 2mm.

Preferably, the guide element for moving the locking element acts at least in the closed position of the device (locking element and guide element are provided in the same element of the device, then possibly in the open position of the device) with a conversion element of the locking element for converting the direction of movement of the guide element in the direction of movement of the locking element together. The conversion element is preferably a guide groove, for example in the form of an oblong hole, of the locking element into which the guide element can engage.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily move the movement of the end face of the corresponding element

Converting guide element such that the locking element from the locking receptacle and from this and the second element spaced and preferably retracted into the first element. Consequently, the movement of the guide member can be transmitted to the locking member, regardless of which of the elements the guide member is provided. In one embodiment, the locking element is provided on the side of the window leaf or the like. In this case, the conversion must be such that the locking element moves when moving into the locking position in the direction of the frame and in the locking receptacle inside. In an alternative embodiment, the locking element is provided on sides of the frame. In this case, the conversion must be done so that the locking element moves when moving into the locking position in the direction of the sash or door leaf or the like and into the locking receptacle inside. In this way it can be achieved that, in the locking position, the locking element for reversibly locking the opening in the locked position ensures a connection between the first and the second element, so that the first and the second element are not movable relative to each other while in a release position Preferably, the locking element is sufficiently retracted so that it visually enters the background or even disappears. Since only one preferably formed as a groove locking receptacle is provided, a risk of injury can be minimized.

In an advantageous development, the guide element is angled away at its end, which faces away from the element (first or second element) from which it protrudes, such that, at least in the closed position of the device, it is laterally directed into the conversion element, preferably into the Guide groove of the locking element, engages.

By the angling of the guide element at the end remote from the element having it, a simple engagement in the guide groove of the locking element can be achieved, even if the locking element and the Guide element are provided on the two different elements of the device. The angled guide element may preferably be formed as a pin and / or pin and / or hook or the like.

Preferably, the locking element has a first guide means, which cooperates for movement of the locking element with a first guide means corresponding to the second guide means of the first element. Preferably, the guide means may be formed as guide rail elements.

In this way, the movement transmitted to the lock member by the guide member via the conversion member (guide groove) can be easily and surely converted to a movement of the lock member having a movement component orthogonal to the moving direction of the guide member or to the end member having the guide member.

Preferably, at least one of the conversion element, such as the guide groove, and the guide means may extend transversely to the direction of movement of the guide element to translate the movement of the guide element into the movement of the locking element. The other one of the conversion element and the guide means then also extends transversely or perpendicularly (orthogonally) to the direction of movement of the guide element. The conversion element and the first guide means further extend along the surface of the locking element. Depending on the extension direction of the two elements (conversion element, guide means) to one another, the translation of the movement speed from the guide element to the locking element can be varied.

The transversal element or guide means extending transversely to the direction of movement of the guide element can enclose an angle α with an axis extending in the direction of movement of the guide element, said angle being at least over part of the conversion element or guide means preferably between 20 ° and 70 °, more preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, more preferably between 40 ° and 50 °, most preferably 45 °. In particular, the angle α should have a certain steepness, since the locking element moves proportional to sin (α) from the first to the second element. On the other hand, at a very steep angle α, a relatively large force must be applied to move the guide element and thus the locking element. This can be uncomfortable for the user. It is particularly advantageous if the angle α = 45 °. At this angle, in addition, the effect can be achieved that the locking elements to fulfill a fully-circumferential conclusion, so a closed circumferential locking (and seal) can be formed symmetrically.

In a further embodiment, the angle α can change along the conversion element or the first guide means, particularly preferably become smaller or flatter towards the end facing away from the lock receptacle. By appropriate configuration of the angle α, it may alternatively or additionally also be possible that, for example, a plurality of locking elements are moved independently of one another. Thus, it can be achieved, for example, that during a first movement phase, only one locking element or the locking elements on one side of the device is / are moved into the locking position, thus enabling relative tilting between the two elements of the device. In a further phase of movement following the first phase of movement, other (eg all) locking elements can be moved to the locking position to effect complete locking of the device over all its sides. As the angle α becomes smaller or flatter towards the end facing away from the locking receptacle, the angle α is formed so that on the one hand there is sufficient steepness to quickly move the locking element into the locking position and on the other hand the locking element is as stable as possible in the locking position to hold because a movement of the guide member in the vicinity of the locking position causes only a small change in the position of the locking element.

In an advantageous development, the locking element may be formed in several parts, wherein at least two of the locking element parts are then preferably designed such that they move between the locking position and the release position in opposite directions or mirror symmetry to each other. Particularly preferably, the locking element is telescopically designed to adapt the locking element in its length optionally to the locking element having the side of the first element in the release position and the locking receptacle in the second element in the locking position. Preferably, at least a part of the multi-part or telescopic locking element, the conversion element and at least one other part of the first guide means.

The optional telescopic design of one or more locking elements has the advantage that, in particular when the locking element Fensterflügel- or door leaf-side is provided, the required length of the locking element in the locking position - ie on the side of the frame - always to the required length (eg the locking receptacle) is adjusted. As a result, the lock and possibly also the seal can be optimized. The counter-rotating or mirror-symmetrical movement of the locking elements located on one side of the device can be achieved, for example, either by appropriate design of the / the conversion element or guide means (eg mirror-symmetrical design of the same in the locking device) and / or by opposite movement of the corresponding Side of the device the respective locking elements associated guide elements are provided.

Alternatively, for filling gaps of a circumferential locking in the locking position, the front side of the locking elements and sealing elements may be provided and preferably protrude.

As an alternative to the telescopic configuration, locking elements or the corresponding parts of the multi-part locking element can also be connected on one side of the device by means of an elastic element, which bridges the resulting gap between the locking elements by stretching when the locking elements are spaced apart. For this purpose, the elastic element can be provided, for example, between the opposite lateral end faces of the corresponding locking elements and preferably connected to these and / or be provided by the aforesaid seal on the end facing the locking receptacle (preferably end face) of the locking element. In particular, in the latter case, a continuous seal on the corresponding side of the device can be achieved.

In the first element may be provided a locking element receptacle in which the locking element is arranged to be movable. The locking element receptacle preferably has the second guide means. Preferably, the locking element and the locking element receiving form an (elongated) locking device. The locking element receptacle can be provided separately or be an integral part of the device (ie the first element).

The guide element can be mechanically and / or electrically driven, preferably by actuating a lever and / or a drive motor.

The lever (eg a window lever or door handle) can easily allow a mechanical opening of the lock, which is very fail-safe. By means of an electrical actuation of the guide element, the locking can be easily automated, for example by connecting to a control network such as an EIB (European Installation Bus), CAN (Controller Area Network), or Ethernet. By a possibly alternative manual operation of the guide element can also in case of failure, for. B. power failure, the lock is actuated and the device thus opened and closed (locked).

As already mentioned, the device may be a door, in which case the first and the second element comprise a door frame and a door leaf. Alternatively, the device may also be a window, wherein the first and the second element comprise a window frame and a window sash. In addition, the device may also be another device already mentioned in the introduction or another device for closing an opening.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a particularly elongated locking device for locking a window or a door, comprising a locking element and a locking element receptacle for movably receiving the locking element, wherein the locking element has a guide groove into which a guide element of the locking device moves along the longitudinal axis of the locking device Window or the door can engage to move the locking element and the locking element receptacle relative to each other, wherein the locking member having a first guide means and the locking element receiving a second guide means which cooperates for movement of the locking element relative to the Verriegelungselementaufnahme together, and wherein at least one of Guide and guide means transversely and the other transverse or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the Verriegelungsvorrich extends. It is understood that the guide groove or guide means extend substantially in the plane of the locking element or the locking element receptacle.

The locking element is preferably formed in several parts with respect to its longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the locking element parts are preferably designed such that they move between the locking position and the release position in opposite directions or mirror symmetry to each other. The parts of the locking element may preferably be telescopically connected to each other, wherein preferably at least a part of the multi-part locking element, the guide groove and at least one other part of the multi-part Locking element has the first guide means. The corresponding parts of the multi-part locking element are particularly preferably connected by means of an elastic element, which bridges the resulting gap between the locking elements by stretching when spacing the locking elements, wherein the elastic element is preferably provided on the locking receptacle facing the end of the locking element seal. Particularly preferably, the locking element receptacle forms part of the window or the door or generally the device in which it is provided.

With this locking device, a novel device is provided, in particular for use in windows or doors, which forms a simple and secure locking.

• Fig. 1a zeigt eine Draufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Fenster.
• Fig. 1b zeigt die Draufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Fenster mit einem vergrößerten Querschnitt im Bereich der erfindungsgemäßen Verriegelungsmechanismus.
• Fig. 2a zeigt eine Querschnittsdarstellung des Verriegelungsmechanismus gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform in unverriegelter, also freigegebener Position.
• Fig. 2b zeigt den Verriegelungsmechanismus nach Fig. 2a in verriegelter Position.
• Fig. 3a zeigt eine Querschnittsdarstellung des Verriegelungsmechanismus gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform in verriegelter Position.
• Fig. 3b zeigt den Verriegelungsmechanismus nach Fig. 3a in unverriegelter, also freigegebener Position.
• Fig. 4a und 4b zeigen schematische Darstellungen des Funktionsprinzips der erfindungsgemäßen Verriegelung.
• Fig. 5 zeigt eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung in auseinandermontiertem Zustand (Explosionsdarstellung).
• Fig. 6 zeigt die Verriegelungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 5 in zusammengesetztem Zustand.
• Fig. 7 zeigt eine Detailansicht der Verriegelungsvorrichtung nach Fig. 6.

According to a third aspect, the invention further relates to a method for selectively closing an opening which has the features of the device or locking device according to the invention.

• Fig. 1a shows a plan view of a window according to the invention.
• Fig. 1b shows the top view of an inventive window with an enlarged cross section in the region of the locking mechanism according to the invention.
• Fig. 2a shows a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism according to a first embodiment in unlocked, so released position.
• Fig. 2b indicates the locking mechanism Fig. 2a in locked position.
• Fig. 3a shows a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism according to a second embodiment in the locked position.
• Fig. 3b indicates the locking mechanism Fig. 3a in unlocked, so released position.
• Fig. 4a and 4b show schematic representations of the principle of operation of the locking device according to the invention.
• Fig. 5 shows a locking device according to the present invention in disassembled state (exploded view).
• Fig. 6 shows the locking device according to Fig. 5 in assembled condition.
• Fig. 7 shows a detailed view of the locking device according to Fig. 6 ,

In Fig. 1 to 3 a device or device 1 according to the invention for closing an opening 13, such as a window shown here, is shown. Alternatively, the device 1 may also be a door or similar device 1 for closing an opening 13. The device 1 according to the invention can generally be configured as a window (turn window, tilt and turn window, etc.), door (French door, front door, etc.), door profile of all types, component profile or the like, or as an office container with drawers or doors, mailbox, cabinet or the like ,

The device 1 consists of a first element 2, 3 and a second element 3, 2, which are movable relative to each other. The first element 2, 3 may for example be a frame 2 and the second element 3, 2 a movable element 3, such as a window sash or a door leaf (see. Fig. 2 ). Alternatively, the first element 2, 3 may also be the movable element 3, such as a window sash or a door leaf, and the second element 3, 2 a frame 2 (see. Fig. 3 ). The relative movement of the two elements 2, 3 to each other can be unscrewing and / or tilting, for example. A Drehkippfensters. For example, it is also considered that the device is designed as a sliding door and along a guide, such as a frame 3, is moved. The invention However, it is not limited to a specific relative movement of the two elements 2, 3 of the device 1.

The first element 2, 3 of the device 1 according to the invention has a locking element 5. The locking element 5 serves for the reversible locking of the first element 2, 3 with the second element 3, 2, preferably at least on the side of the device 1 having the locking element 5. For this purpose, it can be moved back and forth between a locking position and a release position. The locking element 5 is preferably formed as a bar or sealing strip and has particularly preferably an elongated shape. The second element 3, 2 has a locking receptacle 3b, 2b, in which the locking element 5 for locking the device 1, so the two elements 2, 3, optionally can be retracted. The locking receptacle 3b, 2b is preferably formed as a groove and particularly preferably integrally formed in the second element 3, 2.

The movement of the locking element 5 is induced by means of a guide element 3a. At least one of the first and second elements 2, 3 has at least one of the aforementioned guide elements 3a. The guide element 3a protrudes from the end face 12 of the element 2, 3 having it and is arranged to be movable along this end face 12. For example, the guide element 3a can be driven mechanically (for example by means of a lever or handle of the door or the window) or electrically (for example by means of a drive motor). Also, a combined solution of mechanical and electrical drive or other ways to move the guide element 3a are conceivable.

The locking element 5 may be formed as a closure or locking strip. Furthermore, the locking strip 5 may consist of different, preferably stable solids. As materials such as wood, metals such. As aluminum or steel, stable plastics, composites or other materials can be used. The dimensions of the locking element 5 are not limited by the invention. It can be very short locking elements 5 with different geometric dimensions are used. Also, the mechanical strength can be adjusted in a targeted manner via the thickness of the locking element 5.

As already described above, in the locking position (cf. Fig. 2b and 3a ) the locking element 5 in a locking receptacle 2b, 3b on the side of the second element 2, 3 such that the two elements 2, 3 are locked together. A lock is then present at least on the locking element 5 having side of the device 1. Thus, for example, a device 1 located on one of its sides by means of the locking element 5 according to the invention in the locking position 1 can nevertheless allow the two elements 2, 3 to be relatively pivotable about the locked side; for example in the form of a tilting window. However, it is also conceivable that any relative movement of the two elements 2, 3 is prevented from each other when the one or more locking element (s) are in the locking position. In a release position (cf. Fig. 2a and 3b ), the locking element 5 is spaced from the locking receptacle 2b, 3b and the second element 2, 3; preferably such that the two elements 2, 3 are preferably at least on the locking element 5 having the side of the device 1 or even completely relative to each other movable. Thus, for example, a device 1 provided with a plurality of locking elements 5 can enable pivoting (for example tilting) of the two elements 2, 3 when a locking element 5 is in the locking position on one side of the device 1 and in the release position on the other sides. The locking element 5 located in the locking position can then, for example, serve as a pivot point for a relative tilting movement of the two elements 2, 3 relative to one another, since it locks this side of the device 1 while the other sides are released accordingly.

In order to enable the movement of the locking element 5 between the release position and the locking position by means of the guide element 3a, the movement of the guide element 3a along the end face 12 or one side of the device 1 must be converted into a movement, on the one hand a retraction of the Locking element 5 in the locking receptacle 2b, 3b and on the other hand, a spacing thereof from the locking receptacle 2b, 3b and the second element 2, 3 allows. For this purpose, the locking element 5 by means of the guide element 3a between the release position and the locking position at least with a movement component orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element 3a (ie in the plane of the accompanying Figures 1-3 ) movable.

According to the invention, the movement of the locking element 5 is thus broken down into a component in or parallel to the direction of movement of the guide element 3a and into a component which is orthogonal thereto. Preferably, at least the "orthogonal" component of motion is in or parallel to the plane spanning device 1 (eg, window or door plane) or first element 2, 3, respectively. This plane is defined as the plane spanned, for example, by the frame or sash of a window or the like. But it is also possible movements in planes that are at an angle on the window level.

As can be seen in the embodiment in Fig. 1 sees, the locking is preferably circumferentially possible by 1 locking elements 5 are provided on each side of the device so that they form in the locking position circumferentially closed the lock. For this purpose, at least one guide element 3a is provided for each locking element 5 in order to transmit the movement of the guide element 3a correspondingly to the locking element 5. Instead of the usual according to the prior art window fitting (drehkipp) bolt that shrink into individual small striking plates frame, the mechanism of the invention or the new bar 5 comes out without closing plates and preferably runs circumferentially closed, preferably on all four sides of the device 1 and of the window, ie, as a rule, down, up, left and right, in a locking receptacle 2b, 3b, which is preferably formed as a (circumferential) groove. Since the locking elements 5 in the locking position preferably engage in the one or more grooves 2b, 3b, An extremely solid and secure closure method for device 1 can be achieved.

As an alternative to a fully encircling lock, the locking elements 5 or the locking strips may extend in the longitudinal direction of the side of the first element 2, 3 having the locking element 5 over at least a part, but preferably over the entire side. The number, length and exact position of the individual locking elements 5 can be adjusted, depending on the weight and safety requirements placed on the device 1. The larger (longer) the area on a side to be locked, and the more sides a locking mechanism according to the present invention have, the safer the lock.

As a rule, the device 1 can have one or more locking elements 5 on at least one, several or all sides of the first element 2, 3 opposite the second element 3, 2. Preferably, the locking elements 5 are provided at least on one side of the device 1, the one and the first and the second element 2, 3 pivotally connecting pivoting elements 9, such as. B. a hinge 9, opposite. In particular in the case of rotary and / or tilting hinges 9, an extremely stable connection can thus be achieved in combination with a locking element 5 which is arranged on the opposite side of and / or of the hinges 9 on the device 1, preferably windows or doors.

Fig. 1b shows the device 1 according to Fig. 1a in which a cross section of a locking device according to the invention having the side shown rotated by 90 ° is also shown enlarged (see Fig. 1b below). Fig. 2a shows this section enlarged in the unlocked release position while Fig. 2b shows the same section in the locked locking position. The locking element 5 is moved by the guide element 3a. In the illustrated first embodiment of the Fig. 1 and 2 are the locking element 5 in the frame 2 and the guide element 3a in the wing 3. In the second embodiment according to Fig. 3 are both the locking element 5 and the guide element 3a in the wing 3. The locking element 5 is located in Fig. 1b . 2a and 3b in the release position, since the locking element 5 is not in the locking receptacle 3b, 2b of the second element, in this example, the wing 3 ( Fig. 1 and 2 ) or the frame 2 ( Fig. 3 ). However, in the illustrated position, in which the guide element 3a engages in the locking element 5, the locking element 5 can be moved to the locking position. For this purpose, the guide element 3a is movable in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing in order to convert the movement perpendicular to the plane of the drawing into a movement with a component of movement in the plane of the drawing. This will be described in more detail below.

On the locking element 5 according to the embodiment shown in FIG Fig. 1b . 2a . 2 B . 3a and 3b there is a seal 8. This is provided in such a way that in the locking position in the locking receptacle 3b, 2b, which according to the embodiment of Fig. 1 and 2 as a groove in the second element (wing) 3 and according to the embodiment of Fig. 3 is formed as a groove in the second element (frame) 2, can engage. Thus, this seal 8, in particular if it is designed as a circumferential seal of a circumferential locking system, replace the conventional prior art Flügelfalzdichtung. Alternatively or additionally, the seal 8 may also be provided in the locking receptacle 2b, 3b. The seal 8 is thus preferably provided on the locking receptacle 2b, 3b facing the end of the locking element 5 and / or the locking element 5 facing side of the locking receptacle 2b, 3b such that the seal 8 in the locking position between the locking element 5 and the locking receptacle 2b 3b, is preferably arranged in a sealing manner. A sealing effect is thus preferably provided automatically by retracting the locking element 5 into the locking receptacle 2b, 3b. At the same time elimination of a corresponding conventional sash seal the comfort when closing the device 1 can also be improved because the typical contact pressure of such a sash seal for closing the Device may be omitted before the device 1 is locked. In a preferred embodiment, the device 1 exclusively comprises the seal 8 between the locking element 5 and the locking receptacle 2b, 3b as a sealing means between the two elements 2, 3 of the device 1; however, the invention is not limited thereto. A seal 8 can be applied in particular if the locking elements 5 form a circumferential and preferably closed lock, thus providing a circumferential seal 8.

In a further development, abutting end faces 5b of adjacent locking elements 5 (in FIG Fig. 1a and 1b For example, the lower and left, left and upper, upper and right and / or right and lower locking element 5) may be formed corresponding to each other in such a way that in the locking position in planar contact with each other. For this purpose, these abutting end faces 5b are preferably angled, as from the Fig. 1a and 1b is apparent. Preferably, they have an angle of 45 °; In this case, the locking elements 5 are formed symmetrically. However, the locking elements 5 may also have a different angle. The abutting end faces 5b of adjacent locking elements 5 preferably also have sealing elements in a further embodiment in order to additionally seal the contact points or to even out gaps and gaps between the individual locking elements 5.

The device 1 can in the usual way in addition to the aforementioned seal 8 also, particularly preferably circumferential seals 8a (see. Fig. 2 and 3 ). The additional seals 8a are preferably located on the inner and / or outer edge of the respective elements 2, 3, so that they seal the two elements 2, 3 against each other and thus the opening of the device 1 when the device is closed.

The sealing method according to the invention of the seal 8 cooperating with the locking mechanism promises maximum tightness values, in particular with respect to water and air and other media / fluids. Furthermore, by the proposed seal 8 a facilitated operation of the device 1 can be achieved, since according to the invention eliminates the contact pressure, which is necessary according to the prior art to compress the otherwise common Flügelfalzdichtung by about 2 mm when closing the device 1. The proposed seal 8 can easily be brought into sealing engagement with the corresponding components when the guide element 3a is operated manually or by a motor.

The device 1 and the first and the second element 2, 3 of the device 1, which are reversibly locked together, can be made essentially of wood, metals such. As aluminum or steel, plastic or similar materials or compositions of these materials or these materials, in particular wood, aluminum, plastic and / or steel.

Fig. 2a shows, as already said, the cross section of one side of the device according to the invention 1. The device 1 is exemplified as a window, the invention is not limited thereto. The first element having the locking element 5 is a frame 2 according to this exemplary embodiment, and the second element having the locking receptacle 2b, 3b is a window wing 3. The wing 3 can, at least in part, enclose a glass pane 11. For this purpose, further seals 8a and / or silicones can be used to fit the disc 11 into the wing 3. The second element, here the wing 3, is connected to the guide element 3 a, which is designed to engage in the locking element 5. In Fig. 2a is the locking element 5 in the open position (release position), since no engagement of the locking element 5 in the locking receptacle 3b of the second element, here the wing 3, takes place.

In Fig. 2b it is shown that the locking element 5 engages in the locking receptacle 3b by being moved by means of the guide element 3a in just the locking position. For this purpose, the guide element 3a moves along the side of the device 1, here the underside of a preferably rectangular window; ie in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. The Locking element 3a is in the embodiment shown by means of the guide member 3a between the locking position ( Fig. 2b ) and the release position ( Fig. 2a ) at least with a movement component in or parallel to the plane spanning the first element and in each case with a movement component orthogonal to the end face 12 having the guide element 3a, preferably orthogonal or oblique to the side 12 of the device 1 having the guide element 3a.

Im in Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b As shown, this means that the guide element 3a, which is arranged to be movable in the wing 3, is moved out of the plane of the drawing or into the plane of the drawing. In this way, a movement in the locking element 5, here the bar, induced.

In order to convert the movement of the guide element 3a into a movement of the locking element 5 such that the locking element 5 with a movement component orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element 3a, ie in the example shown in FIG Fig. 2a and 2b moved in the drawing plane, the locking element 5 preferably has a conversion element 7 for converting the direction of movement of the guide element 3a in the direction of movement of the locking element 5, which cooperates with the guide element 3a accordingly. The movement of the locking elements 5 from the release position to the locking position and vice versa must be possible at least in the locked position of the device 1 (eg, with the window closed or the door closed). In the case where the locking member 5 and the guide member 3 a in the same element (here in Fig. 2a and 2b the wings 3) are provided, they can be constantly in operative engagement, so that the locking element 5 in each relative position of the elements 2, 3 of the device 1 is movable. In the case that the locking element 5 and the guide element 3a are provided on different elements 2, 3 of the device 1, such as in Fig. 3 shown and described in more detail below, the movement of the locking elements 5 by moving the guide member 3a is only possible if the two elements 2, 3 (eg. Window frame 2 and sash 3 or door frame 2 and door leaf 3) in the closed position rest on one another and thus the locking element 5 is brought into operative connection with the guide element 3a.

The conversion element 7 is preferably formed as a guide groove, for example in the form of an oblong hole, in the locking element 5, into which the guide element 3a (laterally) can engage; at least in the closed position of the device 1. The guide element 3a is preferably designed for this purpose as a bolt, hook, pin or the like. In an advantageous embodiment of the guide element 3a, the guide element 3a is angled at its end, which faces away from the first or second element 2, 3, from which it protrudes, that it at least in the closed position of the device 1 laterally in the Conversion element 7, preferably in the guide groove of the locking element 5 engages, as shown in the Fig. 2a and 2b is indicated. The bend is formed so that a smooth mechanical engagement takes place in the guide element 3a, when locking element 5 and guide element 3a are provided in different elements 2, 3 and these elements 2, 3 are brought to close the opening of the device 1 in abutment.

The Fig. 2a and 2b show embodiments in which the locking element 5 is moved in the device 1 spanning plane (ie, from top to bottom) between the release position and the locking position. The same applies to the embodiment of the Fig. 3a and 3b , However, it is also conceivable that the locking element 5 moves with a movement component obliquely to the window plane and in the plane of the drawing. In this case, preferably at least the angled end of the guide element 3a and / or the locking receptacle 2b, 3b are also aligned obliquely in order to cooperate with the locking element 5 accordingly.

Fig. 3a and 3b show in detail a device 1 according to the invention, for example a window, wherein the locking element 5 and the guide element 3a in the same element (here the sash) 3 of the device 1 are provided. In the two Fig. 3a and 3b two opposite ends of the device 1 are shown, wherein the enclosed by the wing 3 glass sheet 11 is shown for clarity and simplicity cut. In the case of the illustrated embodiment, the guide member 3a is preferably in constant operative engagement with the lock member 5, more specifically, the conversion member 7 and the guide groove, respectively. The Fig. 3a shows the locking mechanism in the locking position, wherein the locking element 5 engages in the frame-side provided locking receptacle 3b and thus locks the device 1. The Fig. 3b shows the locking mechanism in the release position.

In a further development, the locking member 5 may be telescopically formed to the locking member 5 in its length optionally to the locking element 5 having side of the first element 2, 3 in the release position and the locking receptacle 2b, 3b in the second element 3, 2 in the Adjusting locking position, wherein preferably at least part of the telescopic locking element 5, the conversion element 7 and at least one other part, the first guide element 3a. With a telescopic locking element 5, the full width of a page in the locking position of the locking elements 5 can be locked with this with appropriate design and it can also, if a sealing element 8 is provided by the dynamic adjustment of the length of the locking element 5, the corresponding side of Device 1 are sealed. How the movement of the corresponding locking elements 5 between the locking position and the release position is implemented, will be explained below in the description.

In Fig. 4a a preferred embodiment of the operating principle of the lock is shown in a simplified form and described below. The locking element 5 may be located, for example, in the wing of a window. Under this assumption, the locking element is in the in Fig. 4a shown position in the release position. The guide element 3a of the element 2,3 from which it protrudes - in the present example, the wing 3 - engages at least in the closed position of the device 1 laterally in the conversion element 7 a. In the illustrated embodiment, the conversion element 7 is preferably formed as a slot guide groove in the locking element 5. Now, the guide element 3a is moved, ie in the x direction to the left side according to Fig. 4a , the locking element 5 due to the oblique guide groove by a movement upwards and is thus in the locking position (ie in the z-direction up) brought where it enters the locking receptacle 2b, 3b of the frame. If the guide element 3a is again in its starting position to the right in Fig. 4a moved, the locking member 5 is again brought into the release position, where it is spaced from the locking receptacle 2b, 3b and the second element (here the frame).

Alternatively, when the conversion member 7 has the inverted pitch, the guide member 3a can be moved to the right to move the lock member 5 up to the lock position and vice versa to bring it back to the release position.

By moving the guide element 3a in the direction of the respective side of the wing 2, the locking element 5 is thus moved substantially in the direction of the wing or the locking receptacle to or away from it. Depending on whether the pitch of the conversion element α is positive or negative, the guide element 3a must be moved to the left or to the right to move the locking element 5 in the locking position to the second element. It is of course also conceivable that the locking element 5 is provided in the frame and the guide element 3a in the wing, or locking element 5 and guide element 3a in the same element 2, 3 are provided. Also, the window has been taken only as an example of a device 1 of the aforementioned type and not to be considered as limiting.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the locking element 5 has a first guide means 5a, which for moving the locking element 5 with a with the first guide means 5a corresponding second guide means 10 of the first element 2,3 cooperates. The guide means 5a, 10 are preferably as guide rail elements (see. Fig. 4a ) educated. It is also conceivable that the first guide means 5a is formed as a pin, bolt or strip, as in Fig. 4b and the second guide means 10 has respective guide rail members in which the first guide means 5a is slidably disposed; or vice versa (it should be noted that for simplicity in Fig. 4b two different embodiments are shown). It should be noted that the invention is not limited to the number and configuration and precise alignment of the guide means 5a, 10 and the conversion element 7 to each other, as long as they are covered by the subject matter of the invention. By providing these guide means 5a, 10, a defined direction of movement is predetermined for the locking element 5. If the locking element 5 is pressed laterally in the direction of movement of the guide elements 3a by means of the guide elements 3a, the movement of the guide element 3a in the direction of the guide means 5a, 10 is converted on the basis of the predetermined and defined orientation of the guide means 5a, 10.

For this purpose, preferably at least one of the conversion element 7, such as the guide groove, and the guide means 5a, 10 transversely and the other also extends transversely (as in Fig. 4a shown) or orthogonal (as in Fig. 4b shown and described below) to the direction of movement of the guide element 3a. In this way, the movement of the guide element 3a in the movement of the locking element 5 can be implemented in a simple manner. Preferably, for this purpose, the conversion element 7 and the first guide means 5a extend along the surface of the locking element 5, so that they can easily be integrally formed in or on the locking element 5.

The conversion element 7 or guide means 5a, 10 extending transversely to the direction of movement of the guide element 3a encloses an angle α with an axis A extending in the direction of movement of the guide element 3a, which angle α at least over part of the conversion element 7 or guide means 5a, 10 preferably between 20 ° and 70 °, more preferably between 40 ° and 50 °, most preferably 45 °. At a steep angle α, the locking element 5 is locked and unlocked relatively quickly, while at a shallow angle α, the mechanics of the user can be operated easier.

In a further development, the angle α can change along the conversion element 7 or the first guide means 5a. For example, the angle .alpha. To the end facing away from the locking receptacle 2b, 3b may become larger in order to ensure a secure locking in the locking position, which can not be accidentally released by touching a lever moving the guide elements 3a. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable that the angle α changes such that the movement component or force induced by the guide element 3a for the movement of the locking element 5 is transmitted only over part of the length of the conversion element 7 or of the first guide means 5a. In the subregions in which no movement component is to be transmitted, the angle α can be, for example, 0 °. In this way it can be made possible that with a continuous movement of the guide means 3a, a targeted movement of the locking element 5 is made possible only in certain positions of the respective guide element 3a. Thus, it can be made possible, for example, during a first movement phase of the guide elements 3a (ie, on a first portion of its translational movement along the end face 12 of the element 2, 3) comprising only part of the locking elements 5 of the device 1 (ie, for example Locking element 5 or the plurality of locking elements 5 on one side of the device 1) in the locking position and in other phases of movement further or other locking elements 5 (eg., The locking elements 5 on the other sides of the device 1) are also moved to the locking position; at the same time, locking elements 5 can also be moved back into the release position in the further movement phases; depending on the requirements of the system.

As an example, it should be noted that in a first phase of movement, a lower locking element 5 is moved to the locking position and left, right and upper locking elements 5 remain in the release position. According to this variant, then the device - for example, a window - can be tilted about the locking element 5 located in the locking position, since the two elements 2, 3 of the device 1 are locked to the corresponding lower side. In a second movement phase, right, left and upper locking elements 5 can be moved into the locking position to lock the two elements 2, 3 of the device around, so that a relative movement of the two elements 2, 3 is completely prevented. According to this example, with continuous movement of the guide element 3a, the lower locking element 5 is moved only during the first movement phase and the remaining locking elements 5 only in the second movement phase, so that the angle α of these locking elements 5 preferably also changes correspondingly at least in the transition of the corresponding movement phases ,

In the first element 2, 3 a locking element receptacle 2c, 3c can be provided, in which the locking element 5 is movably arranged. The locking element receptacle 2 c, 3 c preferably has the second guide means 10. The locking element receiving 2c, 3c may be provided as a separate element or formed integrally with the first element 2, 3. The combination of locking element 5 and locking element receiving 2c, 3c forms the locking device V according to the invention, as exemplified in the Fig. 5 to 7 is shown and will be described in more detail below.

Fig. 5 shows the locking device V in disassembled manner, wherein the locking element receiving 2c, 3c is provided as a separate element, which is inserted into the first element 2, 3 and fixed therein preferably releasably or non-detachably. The locking element receptacle 2 c, 3 c forms the receptacle of the locking element 5 and preferably forms a defined guide for the locking element 5.

The locking element 5, according to the illustrated embodiment, the first guide means 5a, which serves as a guide rail for moving the

Locking element 5 with a corresponding to the first guide means 5a second guide means 10 of the locking element receiving 2c, 3c of the first element 2, 3 cooperates. The locking element receptacle 2c, 3c preferably forms a frame for movably receiving the locking element 5. The locking element 5 is inserted along the guide means 5a, 10 into the locking element receptacle 2c, 3c. This locking device V can be inserted into the first element 2, 3 of the device 1. Alternatively, the locking element receptacle 2c, 3c can also already form an (integral) part of the first element 2, 3 of the device 1 itself, that is, for example, a frame part thereof. Preferably, the locking element 5 further comprises the conversion element 7, which forms a Mitnehmerkulisse for the guide element 3a in the form of a recess.

In Fig. 6 and 7 the locking element 5 is inserted into the locking element receptacle 2c, 3c and shown located in a possible locking position. The guide means 5a, 10 are in sliding connection. If now the locking element 5 is moved by means of the guide element 3a, in which it engages in the Mitnehmerkulisse 7 along the longitudinal axis of the in Fig. 6 1, the movement of the guide element 3a is at least partially converted into a movement component which is orthogonal to the movement of the guide element 3a, since in the illustrated embodiment the guide means 5a, 10 guide the locking element 5 accordingly. The conversion of the movement is thus enforced by the oblique course of the guide means 5a, 10. Alternatively, the Mitnehmerkulisse 7 may be provided obliquely or both the Mitnehmerkulisse (conversion element) 7 and the guide means 5a, 10th

In summary, the show Fig. 5 to 7 Thus, an embodiment of a locking device according to the invention V. This inventive elongated locking device V for locking a window or a door basically has a locking element 5 and a locking element receiving 2c, 3c for movably receiving the locking element 5, wherein the Locking element 5 has a guide groove or other type of conversion element 7, in which a along the longitudinal axis of the locking device V moving guide member 3a of the window or door (or generally the device 1) can engage to the locking element 5 and the locking element receiving 2c, 3c to move relative to each other. The locking element 5 has the first guide means 5a and the locking element receptacle 2c, 3c has the second guide means 10, which cooperate with each other to move the locking element 5 relative to the locking element receiving 2c, 3c with each other. At least one of the guide groove or conversion element 7 and guide means 5a, 10 extends transversely and the other in each case transversely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the locking device V.

It was previously stated that the locking element 5 can be made telescopic. In this case, two or more locking elements 5 are slidably connected together along their longitudinal axis. In order to enable the relative movement or counter-rotating or mirror-symmetrical movement of the locking elements 5 located on one side of the device 1 and corresponding to one another, for example, either by appropriate design of the / the conversion element (7) or guide means (5a, 10) ( For example, by mirror-symmetric configuration of the same in the locking device V) and / or by opposing movement of the respective locking elements 5 associated with the respective elements of the device 1 guide elements 3a are provided. Preferably, each side of the device 1, the corresponding locking elements 5 have a plurality of guide elements 3a are provided; preferably at least as many as there are locking elements 5 on the corresponding side of the device 1.

As an alternative, however, it is also conceivable that the plurality of locking elements 5 (or the locking element parts) located on one side of the device 1 are not telescopically connected to one another, but nevertheless should be extended counter-symmetrically or mirror-symmetrically into the locking position. In this case, for example, to fill out Gaps (movement gap), which arise through the spaced locking elements 5 in the locking position, frontally provided on the corresponding locking elements 5 (also) sealing elements and preferably projecting such that the locking elements 5 in the locking position over the entire length of the corresponding side of the Extend device 1; preferably with locking elements 5 of the other sides of the device 1 form a circumferential in the locking position of the same locking.

As an alternative to the aforementioned embodiments, locking elements 5 (or locking element parts) provided on opposite sides or mirror elements can also be connected on (at least) one side of the device 1 by means of an elastic element which, when the locking elements 5 are spaced, forms the (moving) gap between the two Locking elements 5 bridged by stretching. For this purpose, the elastic element may, for example, be provided between the opposite lateral end faces of the corresponding locking elements 5 and preferably be connected to these (detachable or non-detachable). However, it is alternatively or additionally also conceivable that the elastic element is provided by the seal 8 according to the invention at the locking receptacle 2b, 3b facing the end (preferably end face) of the locking element 5. In this case, a continuous seal 8 (per side of the device 1) can be achieved on the corresponding side of the device.

As an example of the latter embodiment of counter-locking or mirror-symmetrically provided locking elements 5 are, for example, terrace and balcony doors in the version with flat thresholds to call as the lower frame profile. Flat thresholds usually lead to moderate sealing values in corresponding facilities 1. By locking element 5 according to the invention or the inventive locking device V in particular below transversely in the device 1 (ie along the longitudinal extent of the lower side of the device 1) provided as a lowerable sealing strip, the is preferably provided in the airfoil of the device 1, thus a high seal despite flat threshold can be achieved. If the sealing function is in the foreground, the locking element 5 can be smaller. A lock is then achieved at least by the contact pressure of the seal 8 provided with locking element 5.

The corresponding Verrieglungselemente 5 are driven according to the aforementioned embodiment via a corresponding number of guide elements 3a on the respective side of the device 1 and then move from the release position in the locking position, preferably down to the left and bottom right to a certain contact pressure / sealing effect the threshold is reached. This designed as a sealing strip locking element 5 is preferably opened in this case on the window handle (released) or closed (locked). The corresponding locking elements 5 or the divided locking element 5, as described above, furthermore comprises the seal 8, which is e.g. By stretching the resulting when moving apart of the locking elements 5 and locking element parts resulting movement gap with disengaged (ie located in the locking position) sealing strip 5 bridges / seals.

Hereinafter, a method of selectively closing an opening such as a window or a door 1 will be described. Door or window have at least one first and one second element 2, 3, which are movable relative to each other, wherein the two elements 2, 3 have a frame 2 and a movable element 3. The movable element 3 has at least one guide element 3 a projecting from an end face of the movable element 3, which is movable along the end face of the movable element 3. The first element 2, 3 has a locking element 5. By moving the guide member 3a, the locking member 5 is interposed between a locking position in which the locking member 5 engages in a locking receptacle 2b, 3b on the side of the second member 2, 3 such that the two members 2, 3 are locked together, preferably at least at the locking element 5 having side of Device 1, and a release position in which the locking element 5 is spaced from the locking receptacle 2b, 3b and the second element 2, 3, preferably such that the two elements 2, 3 preferably at least on the locking element 5 having the side of the device. 1 be moved relative to each other, at least with a movement component orthogonal to the guide element 3b having the end side moves.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as long as it is encompassed by the subject matter of the following claims. For example, the device is not limited to a door or a window, but may include other means for closing an opening. Likewise, the implementation of the movement of the guide member in the non-identical or parallel movement of the locking element is not limited to the illustrated examples, as long as the construction permits a corresponding implementation. Also, the invention is not limited to the number, position and design of the locking element and the guide element as a whole and each side of the device, as long as the guide elements move the locking elements accordingly and can bring into the locking position of the invention. For example, a guide element can move a plurality of mutually coupled locking elements. Also, the invention is not limited to the described materials or illustrated embodiments of the elements of the device, as long as their function described herein is ensured.

Claims (15)

A device (1) for selectively closing an opening, such as a window or door, comprising at least first and second members (2,3) movable relative to one another, at least one of the first or second members (2,3 ) at least one of an end face (12) of this element (2, 3) projecting guide element (3a), which is arranged to be movable along the end face (12),
characterized in that
the first element (2, 3) has a locking element (5), wherein the locking element (5) by means of the guide element (3a) between a locking position, in which the locking element (5) in a locking receptacle (2b, 3b) on the side of the second Elements (2, 3) engages such that the two elements (2, 3) are locked together, preferably at least on the locking element (5) having side of the device (1), and a release position in which the locking element (5) is spaced from the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) and the second element (2, 3), preferably such that the two elements (2, 3) preferably at least on the locking element (5) side of the device (1) relative to each other are movable, at least with a movement component (x, z) orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) is movable. Device (1) according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the locking element (5) by means of the guide element (3a) between the locking position and the release position at least with a movement component in or parallel to the first element spanning plane and the movement component orthogonal to the guide element (3a) having end face (12), preferably orthogonal or obliquely to the guide element (3a) having the end face (12) is movable. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the first element (2, 3) is a frame (2) and the second element (2, 3) is a movable element (3), such as a window sash or a door leaf (3),
or alternatively
the first element (2, 3) is a movable element (3), such as a sash or door leaf (3), and the second element (2, 3) is a frame (2). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the locking element (5) extends in the longitudinal direction of the locking element (5) side of the first element (2, 3) at least over a part, preferably over the entire side, wherein the locking element (5) is preferably designed as a locking strip. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one, several or all of the second element (3, 2) opposite sides of the first element (2, 3) have one or more Verrieglungselemente (5),
wherein preferably the locking elements (5) are provided on at least one side of the device (1), which is opposite to a first and the second elements (2, 3) pivotally connecting pivoting element (9). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the locking elements (5) in the locking position form a peripheral and preferably closed latch,
wherein adjoining end faces (5b) of adjacent locking elements (5) are preferably designed to correspond with one another in such a way that, in the locking position, they bear against each other in planar contact,
wherein at least one end face (5b) of adjacent locking elements (5) preferably has a sealing element. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
a seal (8) is provided on the end of the locking element (5) facing the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) and / or the side of the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) facing the locking element (5), that the seal (8) in the locking position between the locking element (5) and the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) is positioned, preferably sealingly arranged, and more preferably forms a relative to the locking circumferential seal (8). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the guide element (3a) for moving the locking element (5) at least in the closed position of the device (1) with a conversion element (7) of the locking element (5) for converting the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) in the direction of movement of the locking element (5) cooperates, wherein the conversion element (7) is preferably a guide groove, for example in the form of a slot, of the locking element (5), in which the guide element (3a) engages, wherein the guide element (3a) of the said element (2, 3), of which the guide element (3a) protrudes, the opposite end is preferably angled such that it is at least in the closed position of the Device (1) laterally into the conversion element (7), preferably in the guide groove of the locking element (5) engages, and
wherein the guide element (3a) is preferably mechanically and / or electrically driven, particularly preferably by operating a lever and / or a drive motor. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the locking element (5) has a first guide means (5a) which cooperates with a second guide means (10) of the first element (2, 3) corresponding to the first guide means (5a) for movement of the locking element (5), the guide means (5) 5a, 10) are preferably designed as guide rail elements,
wherein preferably at least one of the conversion element (7), such as the guide groove and the guide means (5a, 10) transversely and the other also extend transversely or orthogonal to the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) to the movement of the Guide element (3a) into the movement of the locking element (5), wherein the conversion element (7) and the first guide means (5a) preferably further extend along the surface of the locking element (5),
wherein the conversion element (7) or guide means (5a, 10) extending transversely to the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) preferably encloses an angle α with an axis extending in the direction of movement of the guide element (3a) which extends over at least part of the conversion element (3a). 7) or guide means (5a, 10) preferably between 20 ° and 70 °, preferably between 40 ° and 50 °, particularly preferably 45 °,
wherein the angle α preferably along the conversion element (7) or the first guide means (5a) changes, particularly preferably to the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) facing away from the end becomes larger. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the locking element (5) is preferably designed in several parts, wherein at least two of the locking element parts are designed such that they move between the locking position and the release position in opposite directions or mirror-symmetrical to each other,
wherein the locking element (5) is preferably formed telescopically to the locking element (5) in its length optionally to the locking element (5) having side of the first element (2, 3) in the release position and the locking receptacle (3b, 2b) in the second element (3, 2) in the locking position,
wherein preferably at least a part of the multi-part locking element (5), the conversion element (7) and at least one other part of the multi-part locking element (5), the first guide means (5a), and
wherein the corresponding parts of the multi-part locking element (5) are preferably connected by means of an elastic element which bridges the resulting gap between the locking elements 5 when spacing the locking elements (5), the elastic element preferably being fixed to the locking receptacle (2b, 2b). 3b) facing the end of the locking element (5) provided seal (8). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
in the first element (2, 3) a locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) is provided, in which the locking element (5) is movably arranged, wherein the locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) preferably has the second guide means (10), and wherein the Locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) is preferably formed integrally with the first element (2, 3). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the device (1) is a door and the first and second elements (2, 3) comprise a door frame and a door leaf, or
the device (1) is a window and the first and second elements (2, 3) comprise a window frame (2) and a window sash (3). An elongate locking device (V) for locking a window or a door (1), comprising a locking element (5) and a locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) for movably receiving the locking element (5), wherein the locking element (5) has a guide groove (7) in which a guide element (3a) of the window or the door moving along the longitudinal axis of the locking device (V) can engage in order to move the locking element (5) and the locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) relative to one another, wherein the locking element ( 5) a first guide means (5a) and the locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) have a second guide means (10) corresponding to the movement of the locking element (5) relative to the locking element receiving (2c, 3c) cooperating with each other, and wherein at least one of Guide groove (7) and guide means (5a, 10) transversely and the other transverse or perpendicular to the L longitudinal axis extending the locking device (V). An elongated locking device (V) according to claim 19, wherein preferably the locking element (5) is formed in several parts with respect to its longitudinal axis, wherein at least two of the locking element parts are preferably formed such that they move between the locking position and the release position in opposite directions or mirror symmetry to each other, and the parts of the locking element (5) are preferably telescopically connected, wherein preferably at least a part of the multi-part locking element (5) the guide groove (7) and at least one other part of the multi-part locking element (5) the first guide means (5a) having,
wherein the corresponding parts of the multi-part locking element (5) are preferably connected by means of a resilient element, which bridges the resulting gap between the locking elements (5) when spacing the locking elements (5), wherein the elastic element is preferably one on which the locking receptacle ( 2b, 3b) facing the end of the locking element (5) provided seal (8), and
wherein the locking element receptacle (2c, 3c) preferably forms a preferably integrally formed part of the window or the door (1). Method for selectively closing an opening, such as a window or a door (1), comprising at least a first and a second element (2, 3) which are movable relative to each other, wherein the two elements (2, 3) comprise a frame (2) 2) and a movable element (3), wherein the movable element (3) at least one of an end face (12) of the movable element (3) projecting guide element (3a), which along the end face (12) of the movable element ( 3) is movable, and
wherein the first element (2,3) has a locking element (5), characterized in that
by moving the guide element (3a) the locking element (5) between a locking position, in which the locking element (5) in a locking receptacle (2b, 3b) on the side of the second element (2, 3) engages such that the two elements (2 , 3) are locked together, preferably at least on the locking element (5) side of the device (1), and a release position in which the locking element (5) of the locking receptacle (2b, 3b) and the second element (2, 3), preferably such that the two elements (2, 3) are preferably movable relative to one another at least on the side of the device (1) having the locking element (5), at least with a movement component orthogonal to the guide element (3b) having the end face (12) is moved.

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