EP2951378A1 - Shutter panel assembly for architectural openings - Google Patents

Shutter panel assembly for architectural openings

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EP2951378A1
EP2951378A1 EP14703923.4A EP14703923A EP2951378A1 EP 2951378 A1 EP2951378 A1 EP 2951378A1 EP 14703923 A EP14703923 A EP 14703923A EP 2951378 A1 EP2951378 A1 EP 2951378A1
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shutter assembly
plates
frame
apertures
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Patrick Franciscus Johannes Van Loosbroek
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/02—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windows; Arrangement of ventilation roses
    • E06B7/08—Louvre doors, windows or grilles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/02—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary
    • E06B9/06—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type
    • E06B9/0607—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type comprising a plurality of similar rigid closing elements movable to a storage position
    • E06B9/0615—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type comprising a plurality of similar rigid closing elements movable to a storage position characterised by the closing elements
    • E06B9/0638—Slats or panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/02—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary
    • E06B9/06—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type
    • E06B9/0607—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type comprising a plurality of similar rigid closing elements movable to a storage position
    • E06B9/0646—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type comprising a plurality of similar rigid closing elements movable to a storage position characterised by the relative arrangement of the closing elements in the stored position
    • E06B9/0669—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type comprising a plurality of similar rigid closing elements movable to a storage position characterised by the relative arrangement of the closing elements in the stored position stored in a zig-zag arrangement

Definitions

  • an object of the present invention to propose an improved shutter assembly for architectural openings.
  • Figure 1 is a shutter assembly according to the invention mounted in a window opening
  • Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the construction of a typical perimeter frame for a shutter panel

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Specific Sealing Or Ventilating Devices For Doors And Windows (AREA)
  • Blinds (AREA)
  • Building Environments (AREA)
  • Securing Of Glass Panes Or The Like (AREA)
  • Operating, Guiding And Securing Of Roll- Type Closing Members (AREA)

Abstract

A shutter assembly (1) for architectural openings (3), includes a first rectangular panel (5) hinged to a perimeter (9) of the architectural opening (3), and a second panel (7) hinged to the first panel (5). Each of the first and second panels (5, 7) comprises spaced parallel first and second vertical frame columns (17A, 17B, 19), and spaced parallel top and bottom horizontal frame beams (21, 23) connecting upper longitudinal ends and lower longitudinal ends of the first and second vertical columns (17A, 17B, 9) defining a rectangular perimeter frame. First and second rectangular plates (27A, 27B) are arranged within the rectangular frame in relative sliding arrangement. The first and second plates (27A, 27B) each have a pattern of apertures (29, 29A) complementary to one another, to provide an open position, in which the apertures (29, 29A) of each plate (27A, 27B) are in register with one another, and a closed position, in which areas without apertures of one of the first and second plates (27A, 27B) are in register with apertures (29, 29A) in another of the first and second plates (27A, 27B). Indexing means (41, 45, 47) are operatively interposed between the first and second plates (27A, 27B). The indexing means (41, 45, 47) are arranged to provide identical positions of adjustment of the first and second plates (27A, 27B) between the open and closed positions in each of a plurality of shutter panels (5, 7, 5A, 7A).

Description

Title: Shutter panel assembly for architectural openings
The invention relates generally to shutter panel assemblies for architectural openings, such as windows. Often these are louvred panels for interior decoration offering light, vision and ventilation control to rooms in which they are applied. Such structures are also popularly referred to as "plantation shutters". While such structures are usually arranged for interior applications, the construction is also adaptable for application on the outside of windows.
In the past such panel shutter assemblies have been made from wood or plastic simulated wood to be commensurate with traditional and retrospective styles with which these panel shutters have been associated. There has nonetheless been a demand to adapt the functionalities of such panel shutters to less traditional styles of interior decoration. There has furthermore also been a desire for such shutters to be less artisanal in their manufacture and allowing assembly by unskilled workers from
prefabricated standardized components. Manufacturing time and cost have been important drawbacks associated with a relatively limited popularity of the known panel shutters. Also in use the known panel shutters have not always satisfied the most critical consumer. On the one hand this is because wood and plastic do not always behave well when exposed to sunlight. On the other hand it has proven extremely difficult to have the louvres of one shutter panel adjusted to exactly the same position as those of a
neighbouring panel. This has often resulted in a restless atmosphere in rooms fitted with the prior art panel shutters and offered little in the way of stress prevention for the occupants of such rooms.
Accordingly it is an object of the present invention to propose an improved shutter assembly for architectural openings. In a more general sense it is an object of the invention to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art. It is also an object of the present invention to provide alternative structures which are less cumbersome in assembly and operation and which moreover can be made relatively inexpensively. Alternatively it is an object of the invention to at least provide the public with a useful alternative.
To this end the invention provides a shutter assembly as defined in one or more of the appended claims.
One important aspect of the present invention is its use of relatively flat plates with openings in a mutually complementary pattern. In contrast to the inclined vanes or slats of the conventional shutter panels, the apertures in the relatively flat and thin plates allow unobstructed use of light and vision from any position.
The reference to architectural openings is not intended to limit the invention to window openings or room dividers. It is also envisioned for the shutter panel assembly of the invention to be applicable to access openings of closets or furniture. Similarly the invention is also useful for mobile homes or ships. Apart from offering light and vision control the shutter assembly according to the invention may also improve security and be an additional thermal and/or sound barrier.
Further advantageous aspects of the invention will become clear from the appended description and in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a shutter assembly according to the invention mounted in a window opening;
Figure 2 is an exploded view of a typical panel of a shutter assembly according to the invention;
Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the construction of a typical perimeter frame for a shutter panel;
Figure 4 is a partly exploded view of a mounting frame arrangement for mounting a shutter panel to an architectural opening, such as a window opening; Figure 5 is a partial cross section according to the line VI -VI indicated in Figure 4;
Figure 6 is a perspective detail view of meeting innermost shutter panels in a closed position of the panel assembly; and
Figure 7 is a fragmentary top plan view showing first and second panels and first and second hinge arrangements in an opened position.
In Figure 1 a shutter assembly 1 is shown mounted in a window opening 3. The shutter assembly 1 can be mounted to either the inside or the outside of a window opening, but a preferred application as shown is to the inside of a window opening. The shutter assembly 1, depending on the size of the window opening 3 comprises at least one first rectangular shutter panel 5 and at least one second rectangular shutter panel 7. The first panel 5 is hingedly connected to a perimeter 9 of the window opening 3 along a first edge 11 by a first hinge member 13. The first hinge member 13 connects to a mounting frame 15, which attaches to a vertical part of the window perimeter 9. The first and second panels 5, 7 are of a substantially similar construction and include first vertical frame columns 17A, 17B, and second vertical frame columns 19. Further the first and second panels also each include top and bottom horizontal frame beams 21, 23. The first and second vertical frame columns 17A, 17B, 19 are spaced and connected at their upper longitudinal ends by the top horizontal frame beams 21, and at their lower longitudinal ends by the bottom horizontal frame beams 23 to form into a rectangular perimeter frame for each of the first and second panels 5, 7. The second rectangular panel 7 is hingedly connected to the first rectangular panel 5 by a second hinge member 25. Each of the first and second panels 5, 7 is provided with a plate assembly 27 within the
rectangular perimeter frame of each panel 5, 7 defined by the first and second vertical frame columns 17A, 17B, 19 and the top and bottom horizontal frame beams 21, 23. Each of the plate assemblies 27 has a plurality of apertures 29 for light and ventilation control with a function that will be desribed herein below.
For situations where the window opening 3 is larger than could be covered by the first and second panels 5, 7, Figure 1 shows a version in which further first and second rectangular shutter panels 5A, 7A are used to cover the remaining portion of the window opening 3. The further first and second shutter panels 5A, 7A are shown partly opened over the window sill 31, but in construction are substantially identical to the first and second panels 5, 7. Each panel 5, 5A, 7, 7A is provided with an adjuster 33 in its second vertical frame column 19, for the purpose of selectively opening and closing the plurality of apertures 29, as will be described herein below.
Furthermore a grip or knob 35 may be provided at one of the vertical columns, such as shown in Figure 1 on the inner central first vertical frame column 17B. The central vertical columns 17B of the second panels 7, 7A may have complementary shapes that overlap when closed, to keep out light. Also these meeting central vertical columns 17B may be provided with magnetic means to keep these engaged, as will be explained later.
Referring now to Figure 2, which shows the first shutter panel 5 in an exploded arrangement, it is seen that the plate assembly 27 includes a fixed plate 27A and a movable plate 27B. The fixed plate 27A when mounted is fixed with respect to the perimeter frame defined by the first and second frame columns 17A, 19 and horizontal frame beams 21, 23. The movable plate 27B is mounted vertically movable with respect to the fixed plate 27A by means of rivets 37 and slide bushing 38 attached to the movable plate 27B, which are slidably engaged in longitudinal slots 39 in the fixed plate 27 A.
Indexing means are provided between the fixed and movable plates 27A, 27B as follows. An indexing spring holder 41 is attached to the movable part 27B by means of suitable fasteners 43, such as screws and/or rivets. Attached to the indexing spring holder 41 is an indexing spring 45, which is positioned to selectively engage one of a plurality of indexing recesses 47 formed on the fixed plate 27A. The movable plate 27B further has a plurality of complementary apertures 29A, which are complementary to the apertures 29 in fixed plate 27A, but in an offset position with respect to those in the fixed plate. As a result of the movability of the movable plate 27B allowed by the longitudinal slots 39, the complementary apertures 29A can be positioned in register with the apertures 29 in the fixed plate 27A, or the plate material between the individual complementary apertures 29A can cover each of the apertures 29 of the fixed plate 27A. The relative position of the movable plate 27B with respect to the fixed plate 27A thus defines a fully open position and a fully closed position of the plate assembly 27.
Between these fully open and fully closed positions the indexing means formed by the spring holder 41, indexing spring 45, and indexing recesses 47, also allow the movable plate 27B to be arrested in predefined partially open and partially closed positions in-between the fully open and fully closed positions. Not only does this offer a very simple and reliable mechanism for adjusting the plate assembly 27, it also enables adjacent first and second panels 5, 7, 5A, 7A to be adjusted to identical positions of opening. The latter is effective for light control, but is also advantageous from a decorative point of view. Further it is seen in Figure 2 that the second vertical frame column 19 is provided with an adjuster slot 49 to allow passage and movement of the adjuster 33 which fixes to the indexing holder 41. As shown in Figure 2, each of the complementary patterns of apertures 29, 29A includes elongated slots alternated with strips, while these slots and strips are parallel to one another and horizontally arranged. Not shown in Figure 2, but easily conceivable the complementary pattern of apertures could take many other forms as well. Furthermore a wire netting, such as an insect screen, may cover the apertures in one of the fixed and movable plates 27A, 27B, to prevent ingress of foreign matter when a window covered by the shutter panel assembly is open for ventilation. Figure 3 shows an example, in exploded view, of the construction of a typical perimeter frame in this case for the further second shutter panel 7 A. A connecting element 51 is provided at each corner where confronting longitudinal ends of each of the first frame column 17B, top and bottom beams 21, 23 and second frame column 19 meet. The form of the connecting elements 51 is mated in a suitable manner to the inner contours of the respective frame columns 17B, 19 and horizontal beams 21, 23, as is conventional in the art. Screw fasteners 53 are provided to secure the connecting elements 51 to the respective columns and beams. Also visible in Figure 3 is that the second hinge member 25 is secured in respect of the second frame column 19 by a hinge cover plate 55. The hinge plate 55 is attached to the second hinge member 25 by screw fasteners 57. As can be generally appreciated from Figures 2 and 3, the parallel first and second vertical frame columns 17A, 17B, 19 of the perimeter frame, as well as the top and bottom horizontal beams 21, 23 thereof may each have a
longitudinal grooves facing one another. Such opposite parallel grooves may conventionally be employed to allow the coextensive first and second rectangular plates 27A, 27B with opposite vertical edges thereof to be engaged by two or more of the opposite longitudinal grooves for guidance and fixing. Also shown in Figure 3 is an optional magnetic strip 77, which will be described in more detail with respect to Figure 6.
In Figure 4 an adjustable version of the mounting frame 15 of Figure 1 is shown. In this case a wall mount frame member 15A adjustably receives an adjustment frame member 15B. The first hinge member 13 of the first shutter panel 5 connects to the adjustment frame member 15B. The wall mount frame member 15A is arranged to be fixedly mounted to the perimeter of a window opening. Screw blocks 59 one adjacent each end are attached to the wall mount frame member 15 A, by means of fastener 61. Each screw block 59 has an internal screw thread for receiving an
adjustment screw 63. One adjustment screw 63 is held with respect to a bottom end of the adjustment frame member 15B by a bottom plate 65. The other adjustment screw 63 is held to an upper end of the adjustment frame member 15B by an upper plate 67. The arrangement is such that with the bottom plate 65 and the upper plate 67 affixed to the adjustment frame member 15B, the head of the adjustment screws 63 are each held between the relevant bottom and upper plates 65, 67 and an outer wall of the adjustment frame member 15B. A corresponding opening in the outer wall of the adjustment frame member 15B (not shown, but conventional) allows the introduction of a tool for adjusting each of the adjustment screws 63 as may be necessary to adjust the angle and distance of the adjustment frame 15B with respect to the perimeter of the window opening. This adjustment option will ensure that the bottom edge of the foldable panels 5, 7 and 5A, 7A as shown in Figure 1 can extend parallel to the window sill 31.
Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown a partial cross section according to the line VI- VI indicated in Figure 4. From this detail it can be recognized that each of the second vertical frame columns 19 has an internally extending screw receiving channel 69, which is part of the continuous cross section of frame column 19.
All frame columns 17A, 17B, 19 and beams 21, 23 are conveniently formed as extrusions, so that these have a continuous cross section. The internal screw receiving channel 69 thereby serves to receive a relevant one of the screw fasteners 53 for affixing the connecting element 51 as shown in Figure 3. The second frame columns 19 also each have an external hinge receiving channel 71 for rotatably engaging inwardly extending screw receiving channels 73 of the second hinge member 25. The inwardly extending screw receiving channels 73, apart from functioning as hinge pins, also receive the screw fasteners 57 for affixing the hinge cover plates 55, as shown in Figure 3. The construction of the first hinge member 13 (shown in Figures 1, 4 and 7) is substantially similar to the second hinge member 25 in this regard. While it appears that the left hand and right hand second frame columns 19 illustrated in Figure 5 are mirrored to one another, they use in fact identical extrusion profiles, but in a reversed position with respect to one another. Clearly this is advantageous as it reduces the number of different components necessary in constructing the shutter assembly of the invention.
Figure 6 shows in perspective a detail of how the innermost first vertical frame columns 17B meet when the panel assembly 1 of Figure 1 is closed. Each of the innermost frame columns 17B has a flange potion 75 extending in a plane parallel to the adjacent second shutter panel 7, 7A and partially beyond the boundary thereof. The flange portions 75 of the confronting inner second frame columns 17B overlap one another as shown in Figure 6. Also in this case the confronting columns 17B are identical extrusions in a reversed position with respect to one another. An additional feature shown in Figure 6 is that each flange portion 75 on its side facing the other flange portion has a magnetic strip 77 inserted into an undercut groove. The magnetic strips 77 are arranged to attract one another so that the shutter assembly 1 is firmly but releasably held in its closed position. In a situation, other than that of Figure 1, when a window opening can be covered by only the first and second panels 5, 7 it is possible to provide a magnetic strip on an auxiliary profile member that is fitted to an opposite vertical part of the window perimeter 9.
For clarity Figure 7 shows a top plan view of the first and second panels in a folded open position. It is thus generally seen how the
adjustment frame member 15B is engaged over the wall mount frame member 15A, how the first hinge member 13 connects the first shutter panel 5 to the adjustment frame member, and how the second hinge member 25 connects the second shutter panel 7 to the first shutter panel 5.
Alternatively the adjustment frame member 15B may also be engaged over the wall mount frame member 15 A. It is further clear from Figure 7 that in an open position the first and second shutter panels 5, 7 can be folded flat against a wall that surrounds the perimeter of a window opening.
A shutter assembly 1 for architectural openings 3 is described that at least includes a first rectangular panel 5 hinged to a perimeter 9 of the architectural opening 3, and a second panel 7 hinged to the first panel 5. Each of the first and second panels 5, 7 comprises spaced parallel first and second vertical frame columns 17A, 17B, 19, and spaced parallel top and bottom horizontal frame beams 21, 23 connecting upper longitudinal ends and lower longitudinal ends of the first and second vertical columns 17A, 17B, 19 to define a rectangular perimeter frame. First and second
rectangular plates 27A, 27B are arranged within the rectangular frame in a relative sliding arrangement. The first and second plates 27A, 27B each have a pattern of apertures 29, 29A complementary to one another, to provide an open position, in which the apertures 29, 29A of each plate 27A, 27B are in register with one another, and a closed position, in which areas without apertures of one of the first and second plates 27A, 27B are in register with apertures 29, 29A in another of the first and second plates 27A, 27B. Indexing means 41, 45, 47 are operatively interposed between the first and second plates 27A, 27B. The indexing means 41, 45, 47 are arranged to provide identical positions of adjustment of the first and second plates 27A, 27B between the open and closed positions in each of a plurality of shutter panels 5, 7, 5A, 7 A.
It is thus believed that the operation and construction of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing description and drawings appended thereto. It will be clear to the skilled person that the invention is not limited to any embodiment herein described and that modifications are possible which should be considered within the scope of the appended claims. Also kinematic inversions are considered inherently disclosed and to be within the scope of the invention. In the claims, any reference signs shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The term 'comprising' and 'including' when used in this description or the appended claims should not be construed in an exclusive or exhaustive sense but rather in an inclusive sense. Thus the expression 'comprising' as used herein does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps in addition to those listed in any claim. Furthermore, the words 'a' and 'an' shall not be construed as limited to 'only one', but instead are used to mean 'at least one', and do not exclude a plurality. Features that are not specifically or explicitly described or claimed may be additionally included in the structure of the invention within its scope. Expressions such as: "means for ..." should be read as: "component configured for ..." or "member constructed to ..." and should be construed to include equivalents for the structures disclosed. The use of expressions like: "critical", "preferred", "especially preferred" etc. is not intended to limit the invention. Additions, deletions, and modifications within the purview of the skilled person may generally be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as is determined by the claims.

Claims

Claims
1. Shutter assembly for architectural openings, including:
at least one first substantially rectangular panel for hingedly mounting to a perimeter of the architectural opening along a first vertical edge; and
at least one second substantially rectangular panel hingedly connected to the at least one first panel at a second vertical edge remote from the first vertical edge,
wherein each of the at least one first and second panels comprises:
spaced substantially parallel first and second vertical frame columns;
spaced substantially parallel top and bottom horizontal frame beams, the top horizontal frame beam connecting upper longitudinal ends of the first and second vertical frame columns and the bottom horizontal frame beam connecting the lower longitudinal ends of the first andf second vertical columns to define a rectangular perimeter frame;
first and second rectangular plates coextending within the rectangular frame in relative sliding arrangement, the first and second plates each have a pattern of apertures complementary to one another, the first and second plates are arranged to be relatively slidable between an open position, in which the apertures of each first and second plate are in register with one another, and a closed position, in which areas without apertures of one of the first and second plate are in register with apertures in another of the first and second plates; wherein
a first indexing mechanism is operatively interposed between the first and second plates of the at least one first panel and a second indexing mechanism is operatively interposed between the first and second plates of the at least one second panel, and wherein the first and second indexing mechanisms are arranged to provide identical positions of adjustment of the first and second plates in each of the at least one first and second panels between the open and closed positions.
2. Shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one first panel along its first vertical edge is hinged to a mounting frame, and wherein the mounting frame is adapted for mounting to a vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening.
3. Shutter assembly of claim 2, wherein the mounting frame includes a wall mount frame member and an adjustment frame member, and wherein the adjustment frame member is arranged for adjustment of its angle and distance with respect to the wall mount frame member.
4. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1, 2, or 3, further comprising a first hinge adapted for hingedly mounting the at least one first panel to a perimeter of an architectural opening.
5. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, further comprising a second hinge adapted for hingedly connecting the at least one second panel to the at least one first panel.
6. Shutter assembly of claim 4 or 5, wherein each of the first and second hinges comprises a hinge member and a hinge cover plate for retaining the hinge member in position with respect to the first panel and the relevant one of the mounting frame and the second panel.
7. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first and second plates are each relatively thin
8. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first plate is a fixed plate and the second plate is a movable plate.
9. Shutter assembly of claim 8, wherein the movable plate is mounted for vertical movement with respect to the fixed plate.
10. Shutter assembly of claim 8 or 9, wherein the movable plate has at least three slide bushings attached thereto, which are each slidably engaged in one of at least three corresponding longitudinal slots in the fixed panel.
11. Shutter assembly of one of claims 8, 9 or 10, wherein an adjuster is connected to the movable plate.
12. Shutter assembly of one of claims 8 to 11, wherein each of the first and second indexing mechanisms includes an indexing holder on the movable plate, an indexing spring on the indexing holder, and a plurality of indexing recesses on the fixed plate.
13. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1 to 12, wherein each of the complementary patterns of apertures includes elongated slots alternated with strips.
14. Shutter assembly of claim 13, wherein the slots and strips are parallel.
15. Shutter assembly of claim 13 or 14, wherein the slots and strips are horizontal.
16. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1 to 15, further including a further first panel for hingeldly mounting to an opposite perimeter portion of the same architectural opening and a further second panel hingedly connected to the further first panel, wherein in a closed position the innermost vertical frame columns of the at least one second panel and the further second panel engage one another.
17. Shutter assembly of claim 16, wherein the engaging innermost vertical frame columns have magnetic means for attracting one another.
18. Shutter assembly of one of claims 1 to 17, wherein a wire netting covers the apertures in one of the first and second plates.
19. Shutter assembly of claim 18, wherein the wire netting is an insect screen mesh.
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