EP3118408B1 - Roller shutter system - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a roller shutter system for burglary and weather protection of windows, a method for operating this shutter system and a complete system for burglary, weather and visual protection of windows. In particular, the invention relates to a roller shutter system and a complete system for protecting shop windows.

Shutters are usually mounted from the outside in front of a window or door. They can fulfill various protection features, such as burglary, sun or privacy.

Roller shutters, which are intended for sun and sight protection, usually consist of plastic rolling stock. However, these do not offer very good burglary protection, since they can be leveraged or broken open with the appropriate tool in a short time. To break up plastic rolling stock is usually sufficient light tool. A longer resistance to burglary attempts provide so-called burglary-resistant shutters. Burglars need heavier tools to break burglary-resistant shutters. This usually spends more time that the burglars have to spend to overcome such shutters. This increases the chances that the burglars either completely ignore their intentions, or that they are at least noticed before they penetrate into an apartment, a shop or a shop.

The burglary protection, which offers a burglar-resistant roller shutter, is given by the resistance class (abbreviated RC) of the rolling stock used. The resistance classes are marked accordingly with the abbreviation RC according to DIN EN 1627-1630. There are 7 resistance classes defined: RC1N, RC2N, RC2, RC3, RC4, RC5, RC6. Here, RC1 provides only weak protection, while RC6 provides the best possible burglary protection. For houses and apartments roller shutters of at least resistance class RC 2 should be installed. In shops and shops is often stored a variety of goods. Not infrequently, the goods have one high value. For jewelry stores or jewelers, for example, a particularly resistant roller shutters for burglary protection is required. For burglar resistance of shop windows of shops and shops, therefore, a better burglary protection is usually required. Therefore a resistance class of at least RC 3 is recommended.

Known burglar-resistant shutters for burglary protection include a rolling armor, which can be moved in and out along guide rails. When fully extended, the rolling armor closes the window or door, providing anti-burglary protection.

The Rollpanzer thus also offers a sun and privacy. This protection results in the known burglar-resistant shutters from the fact that the rolling arm can be extended in whole or in part parallel to the window or door. The sunshade is thus simultaneously connected with an at least partial closing of the window or the door. This is accompanied at the same time a noticeable darkening of the interior. One of the anti-burglary function detached sunscreen offer the known burglar-resistant shutters not.

It is known that an additional sun protection can be achieved by means of an awning. Such an awning must be attached to the facade of the building in addition to the roller shutter. This has the disadvantage that the facade of the building is visually impaired not only by the roller shutter, but also by the awning. In addition, the installation of two separate systems incurs additional purchase, installation and maintenance costs. Finally, operating separate systems adds significantly more time. Other systems are from DE102012211199A1 known.

Especially in shop windows of shops or shops, it is desirable to offer potential customers protection from the weather, such as sun or rain. Customers linger in front of the shop window for a while, first looking at the goods from the outside before deciding to enter the store or shop. However, if there is too much sunshine or heavy rainfall, potential customers without adequate protection will forego such lingering and, if necessary, walk past the store or shop.

In addition, many shops or shops are not allowed to install additional awnings or canopies on the facades, as this would affect the overall appearance of the façade. Such prohibitions may apply in particular to buildings in inner cities.

Object of the present invention is to provide a roller shutter system that provides both safe burglary protection and weather protection, without taking unnecessary space to complete.

This object is achieved by the roller shutter system with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the present invention are specified in the subclaims 2 to 10. A method for operating the roller shutter system according to the invention is specified in claim 11.

The roller shutter system according to the invention for windows or doors comprises a rolling armor, two guide rails each having an upper portion, a drive mechanism for extending and retracting the rolling arm along the guide rails, and a pivoting mechanism. The two upper sections of the guide rails are hinged over the pivoting mechanism from a folded position to a deployed position. In this case, in the folded-in position, the rolling-armrail is retractable and retractable via the guide rails in the first plane, and in the deployed position the rolling-armor is moved over the two upper sections of the guide rails in a second plane, which is inclined with respect to the first plane. and extendable. Most preferably, the windows are shop windows.

The use of the guide rails allows a smooth running of the rolling arm during the extension and retraction. In addition, the guide rails stabilize the extended rolling armor. Preferably, the first plane is a plane that is parallel to the window or parallel to the door. This will ensure that the turret, when fully retracted, covers the window or door when fully retracted. This grants maximum burglary protection. Thereby, that the guide rails each comprise an upper portion, it is ensured that the rolling arm is stabilized in the unfolded position. In this unfolded position, the extended rolling stock is preferably used as a canopy. This canopy provides weather protection, expediently protection from sun or rain. By virtue of the fact that the two upper sections of the guide rails can be folded out, the roller shutter can be extended into an inclined position, if it is not used to break in the window or the door. The roller shutter system according to the invention thus has the advantage that it serves both for burglary protection as well as in the form of a canopy as weather protection, but it occupies only the place of a commercial roller shutter.

It is expedient that the rolling arm comprises mutually coupled roller shutter profiles. Preferably, the rolling arm comprises hinged interconnected shutter profiles. The roller shutter profiles particularly preferably comprise aluminum. The advantage of this is a particularly lightweight but also stable construction.

Conveniently, the rolling armor in the unfolded position along the entire length of the upper portions of the guide rails is extendable. Conveniently, the length of the upper sections is between 1.3 m and 1.7 m, preferably 1.5 m. Preferably, the length of the upper sections is between 35% and 65%, more preferably between 45% and 55% of the length of the guide rails. Particularly preferably, in the unfolded position, the retraction of the rolling arm takes place up to the ends of the upper sections of the guide rails. Conveniently, the length of the extended in this unfolded position part of the rolling arm is between 1.3 m and 1.7 m, preferably at 1.5 m.

It is advantageous if the roller shutter system additionally comprises a roller shutter box for receiving the roller shutter, wherein the roller shutter box and the upper portions of the guide rails are pivotable about a common axis. Preferably, the roller shutter box and the upper portions of the guide rails are integrally formed. Characterized in that the roller shutter box and said upper portions are pivotable about a common axis, a liquid retraction and extension of the rolling arm is ensured. The rolling armor can lead without tilting out of the roller shutter box in said upper sections. By the joint pivoting of roller shutter box and said upper portions of the rolling armor is guided from the shutter box in said upper portions, regardless of the position of said upper portions. A one-piece design of roller shutter box and upper portions of the guide rails has the advantage that is pivoted automatically by the pivoting of said upper portions of the shutter box. Conversely, it is also true that automatically swiveling the said upper sections by pivoting the roller shutter box.

Conveniently, the second plane is inclined at an angle between 60 ° and 80 °, preferably between 65 ° and 75 °, more preferably by 70 ° relative to the first plane. These angles have the advantage that on the one hand the protection against direct sunlight or rain is guaranteed. On the other hand, it is ensured by the aforementioned angle that at typical window and door heights in the range between 2.5 and 3.0 m, the canopy is still stored sufficiently high, without causing accidents in the head area. Conveniently, the canopy is at least 2.3 m, preferably more than 2.4 m above the ground stored.

Conveniently, the rolling armor is manual or motor-driven. Preferably, the rolling armor is retractable via a motor. Particularly preferred is a tubular motor used as a motor. The use of an engine has the advantage that the retraction and extension of the rolling arm is facilitated. Application of human power is not necessary. Another advantage of the motor-driven rolling stock is the protection against unwanted pushing up of the rolling armor. The engine blocks the rolling armor against unintentional pushing up. Expediently, additional closure devices of the roller shutter system are used. Preferably, anti-clamping devices, high-lift safeguards and / or door locks are used. The additional locking devices increase the resistance of the rolling armor against unwanted pushing up. This increases the burglary protection. A hand-driven rolling armor or a combination of manual and motor-driven rolling stock has the advantage that in case of power failure and / or a defect of the rolling arm is still retractable and retractable.

Conveniently, the rolling armor includes the resistance class RC 3 or higher according to DIN EN 1627-1630. This ensures that in the event of a break - in attempt Rollpanzer a certain time withstand an external force. Advantageously, this time is sufficient for the arrival of the security forces.

Preferably, the pivoting mechanism comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder. Particularly preferably, the pivoting mechanism comprises two hydraulic cylinders. Advantageously, the roller shutter system according to the invention additionally comprises a first locking mechanism for securing the upper portions of the guide rails in the retracted position and / or a second locking mechanism for securing the upper portions of the guide rails in the unfolded position. Hydraulic cylinders have the advantage that this allows an automatic unfolding of the upper sections of the guide rails. Conveniently, a first locking mechanism prevents unwanted unfolding of the upper portions of the guide rails from the retracted position to the deployed position. Preferably, a second locking mechanism secures the deployed upper portions of the guide rails in the deployed position. The advantage of the second locking mechanism is that a large part of the weight of the rolling stock used as a canopy does not bear on the hydraulic cylinders. Another advantage of the second locking mechanism is that the deployed position is protected against possible failure of the hydraulic cylinders.

Preferably, the roller shutter system according to the invention additionally comprises a control system which controls the folding and / or the unfolding of the upper portions of the guide rails using the pivoting mechanism and the retraction and / or extension of the roller armor using the drive mechanism. Particularly preferably, the control takes place automatically. The control system is preferably operated via a control panel and / or via a remote control.

Preferably, the control system includes a rotary encoder and a sensor to determine the length of the extended rolling arm. Conveniently, the rotary encoder is coupled to the motor. The sensor is expediently comprised by the lowermost roller shutter profile of the roller shutter. Rotary encoder and sensor have the advantage that the rolling arm in the unfolded position of the upper sections of the guide rails is automatically extended to the end of said upper sections, and the extension is automatically terminated at said ends.

According to a second aspect of the invention, a method for operating the roller shutter system according to the invention is described. This method comprises the following steps: retracting the rolling stock in the folded position; Unfolding the upper portions of the guide rails from the folded position to the deployed position; Extending the rolling arm along the upper sections of the guide rails in the unfolded position. Conveniently, the unfolding of the upper portions of the guide rails comprises unlocking the first unlocking mechanism. Expediently, the unfolding of the upper sections of the guide rails comprises the use of the pivoting mechanism. Preferably, unfolding the upper portions of the guide rails comprises securing these portions by the second locking mechanism. The extension of the rolling arm following the securing of the upper portions of the guide rails in the deployed position has the advantage that the weight of the rolling arm is largely on the second locking mechanism and not on the hydraulic cylinders. With the aid of the hydraulic cylinders, this does not require the weight of the rolling-stock to be unfolded. This is a significantly lower force required by the hydraulic cylinder. In addition, the hydraulic cylinders are exposed to a significantly lower load. Appropriately, the extension of the rolling arm takes place up to the ends of the upper portions of the guide rails. This ensures the greatest possible weather protection.

Preferably, the method according to the invention further comprises the following steps: retracting the rolling-stock in the folded-out position; Folding the upper sections of the guide rails from the unfolded position to the folded position. Conveniently, the collapse of the upper portions of the guide rails comprises unlocking the second unlocking mechanism. Conveniently, the folding of the upper portions of the guide rails comprises the use of the pivoting mechanism. Preferably, the collapse of the upper portions of the guide rails includes the locking of these portions by the first locking mechanism.

According to a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a complete system for burglar-, weather- and privacy-protection of windows and doors comprising a rolling box, a roller shutter system for burglary protection, an awning system for protection against the weather and a curtain blind system for visual protection, wherein the shutter system, the awning system and the curtainsider blind system are arranged in the rollbox. The roller shutter system, the awning system and / or the curtain roller blind system are preferably motor-driven. A first advantage is that the arrangement of said systems in a roll box significantly saves space compared to the arrangement of three separate systems. Another advantage is the material savings in terms of the housing. The arrangement of the three systems in a single rollbox eliminates the housing for the awning system and curtain curtain system. From the material savings results in a cost savings. Another advantage of the complete system according to the invention is a low installation effort, since the assembly must be operated only once for the rolling box, but not separately for each system. Another advantage is the fact that the system is integrated into the façade of a building, because fewer outlines of the awning system protrude. Preferably, the awning system arranged in the rolling box can be retracted in such a way that it terminates almost flush with the facade of a building. This has the advantage that only a little dirt, leaves, etc. accumulate on the awning system over time. Finally, the maintenance and / or repair of the complete system is simpler than the maintenance and / or repair of separate individual systems.

Preferably, at least two of the systems of roller shutter system, awning system, curtainsider blind system can be coupled together. Expediently, the complete system according to the invention additionally comprises a control unit, via which the roller shutter system, the awning system and / or the curtain roller blind system can be controlled. By virtue of the fact that at least two of said systems can be coupled to one another, it is possible to control other systems automatically by controlling one system. This saves a lot of time.

According to another aspect of the invention, a modular complete system is considered. Due to the modularity is a fast and cheap up or disarming of the complete system possible. The complete system does not necessarily have to be purchased with all functions. A simple adaptation to special customer requirements is possible.

The roller shutter system according to the invention can be largely made or assembled from commercially available components: The rolling armor is available in various dimensions and for different resistance classes. The guide rails are also available commercially in various designs. The frame of the shutter system can be tailored and shaped to the dimensions of window and door made of metal or sheet metal. This is another advantage of the invention. Cost-intensive custom-made products are not required. The roller shutter system is thus suitable for series production. The same applies to the complete system according to the invention.

• Figur 1a: eine Schrägansicht eines von außen betrachteten und vor ein Fenster montierten erfindungsgemäßen Rollladensystems mit vollständig ausgefahrenem Rollpanzer zum Einbruchschutz;
• Figur 1b: eine Schrägansicht des von außen betrachteten und vor ein Fenster montierten erfindungsgemäßen Rollladensystems mit Rollpanzer in ausgeklappter Position als Vordach zum Witterungsschutz;
• Figur 2a: eine Schrägansicht des Rahmes des erfindungsgemäßen Rollladensystems;
• Figur 2b: eine Schrägansicht des Rollladenkastens und der oberen Abschnitte der Führungsschienen;
• Figur 2c: eine Schrägansicht des Rollpanzers;
• Figur 2d: eine Schrägansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Rollladensystems in eingeklappter Position mit eingefahrenem Rollpanzer;
• Figur 3a: das Rollladensystem aus Figur 2d, eingebaut in eine Gebäudefassade, und den ersten Verriegelungsmechanismus zum Sichern der oberen Abschnitte der Führungsschienen in der eingeklappten Position;
• Figur 3b: eine Detailansicht des ersten Verriegelungsmechanismus;
• Figur 4: eine offene Schrägansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Rollladensystems in der ausgeklappten Position;
• Figur 5: eine Darstellung zur Verdeutlichung der Überführung des Rollpanzers von der eingeklappten Position in die ausgeklappte Position;
• Figur 6: eine Schrägansicht eines von außen betrachteten und vor ein Fenster montierten erfindungsgemäßen Komplettsystems;
• Figur 7a: eine offene Schrägansicht der Rollbox und der darin angeordneten Systeme;
• Figur 7b: eine schematische Seitenansicht der Rollbox und der darin angeordneten Systeme;
• Figur 8: eine Schrägansicht des ausgefahrenen Markisensystems;
• Figur 9: eine Darstellung der verschiedenen Einsatzmöglichkeiten des erfindungsgemäßen Komplettsystems.

In the following, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the following figures. Show it:

• FIG. 1a : An oblique view of an externally considered and mounted in front of a window roller shutter system according to the invention with fully extended turret for burglary protection;
• FIG. 1b : An oblique view of the outside considered and mounted in front of a window roller shutter system according to the invention with roller shutter in the unfolded position as a canopy for weather protection;
• FIG. 2a : An oblique view of the cream of the roller shutter system according to the invention;
• FIG. 2b a perspective view of the roller shutter box and the upper portions of the guide rails;
• Figure 2c : an oblique view of the rolling armor;
• Figure 2d : An oblique view of the roller shutter system according to the invention in the folded position with retracted roller armor;
• FIG. 3a : the shutter system off Figure 2d built in a building facade, and the first locking mechanism for securing the upper portions of the guide rails in the folded position;
• FIG. 3b a detail view of the first locking mechanism;
• FIG. 4 : an open perspective view of the roller shutter system according to the invention in the unfolded position;
• FIG. 5 a representation to illustrate the transfer of the rolling arm from the folded position to the unfolded position;
• FIG. 6 FIG. 2: an oblique view of a complete system according to the invention, viewed from the outside and mounted in front of a window; FIG.
• Figure 7a an open perspective view of the rolling box and the systems arranged therein;
• FIG. 7b a schematic side view of the rolling box and the systems arranged therein;
• FIG. 8 : an oblique view of the extended awning system;
• FIG. 9 : A representation of the various possible uses of the complete system according to the invention.

FIG. 1a 1 shows a roller shutter system 1 integrated in a building facade 100 according to the invention. The roller shutter system 1 comprises a frame 2, a roller armor 3, two guide rails 4 and a roller shutter box 5. The roller shutter 3 shown is composed of roller shutter profiles 31. The rolling arm 3 is guided along the guide rails 4. In the configuration shown, the rolling arm 3 is fully extended. This is the window behind it (in Fig. 1a not visible) completely closed by the shutter system 1. The guide rails 4 each include an upper portion 41 and a lower portion 42. The upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are pivotally coupled to the frame 2. The lower portions 42 are fixed to the frame 2 mounted. The roller shutter box 5 serves to accommodate the retracted roller 2. In the configuration shown, the roller shutter system is used for burglary protection.

In the shown Fig. 1a the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are pivotally coupled to the frame indirectly via the roller shutter costs 5. Further, the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 in Fig. 1a shown in the folded position. The folded position is defined by a plane parallel to the window. In the retracted position, the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 and the extended part of the rolling arm 3 are substantially parallel to the window.

FIG. 1b shows the roller shutter system 1 according to the invention Fig. 1a which is integrated into a building facade 100. In Fig. 1b shown is the rolling arm 3 in the unfolded position. The unfolded position is defined over a plane which is inclined with respect to the first plane. It is only a part of the rolling arm 3 extended. In addition, the unfolded upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 can be seen. About these upper portions 41 of the rolling arm 3 is guided during extension. It can also be seen a pivoting mechanism 6. This pivoting mechanism 6 is on the one hand coupled to the frame 2, on the other hand it is coupled to the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4. The pivoting mechanism 6 serves to unfold the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4. This will be described below in connection with Fig. 4 described in more detail. Finally, in Fig. 1b the lower portions 42 of the guide rails 4 are shown.

In the in Fig. 1b In the configuration shown, the extended part of the roller shutter 3 serves as a canopy for the window 110. This canopy provides protection against the weather, such as sun and rain. The inclination angle of the second plane in the unfolded position is selected accordingly. Shown is an angle of inclination of the second plane with respect to the parallel to the window 110 extending first level of about 70 °.

The Figures 2a-2c show individual components of the roller shutter system 1 according to the invention FIGS. 1a and 1b ,

FIG. 2a shows the frame 2. This comprises at the top of a cavity 21. This cavity 21 serves to receive the shutter box 5. In the lower area are the lower To see sections 42 of the guide rails 4. These sections 42 are designed in one piece with the frame. Conveniently, the frame is made of metal.

In Fig. 2b the shutter box 5 and the upper portions 41 of the guide rails are shown. In Fig. 2b Roller shutter box 5 and the two said upper portions 41 are integrally formed. This ensures that the rolling armature is smoothly guided out of the roller shutter box 5 over the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4. This prevents the rolling arm from tilting out of the roller shutter box 5 when it opens into the said upper sections 41. Preferably, the shutter box 5 and the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are made of aluminum.

Figure 2c shows a rolling armor 3. The rolling armor comprises a plurality of roller shutter profiles 31. In Fig. 2c shown are roller shutter profiles 31 which are hinged together. The rolling stock 3 shown is in the largely rolled up state. In this state, it can be present in the retracted state in the shutter box 5. The roller shutter profiles 31 preferably comprise aluminum. The roller shutter profiles 31 shown have no light slots. However, it is also possible that in other embodiments roller shutter profiles with light and / or air slots are used. In addition, it is possible to use roller shutter profiles 31 made of steel. Finally, it is also possible according to the invention for the roller shutter profiles 31 to have a hollow chamber. Styrofoam can be filled or polyurethane (PU) foamed in this hollow chamber. This is for insulation. In order to ensure adequate protection against break-ins, the roller shutter 3 preferably complies with the DIN EN 1627-1630 standards for resistance class RC 3 or higher.

In Fig. 2d is the roller shutter system 1 according to the invention FIGS. 1a and 1b that made the frame 2 off Fig. 2a , from the shutter box 5 and the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 Fig. 2b and from the rolling armor 3 Fig. 2c is composed. In addition, a part of the pivoting mechanism 6 can be seen. In Fig. 2d is further a shutter profile 31 of the rolling arm 3 to see. The rolling arm 3 is almost completely retracted. The retracted part of the rolling arm 3 is located in the shutter box. 5 The shutter box 5 is inserted in the cavity 21 of the frame 2. Shown is the shutter system 1 in the folded position.

FIG. 3a shows the shutter system 1 off Fig. 2d installed in a building facade 100. The shutter system 1 is mounted in front of a window 110. In Fig. 3a Furthermore, a first locking mechanism 7 for securing the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 in the folded position is shown. The first locking mechanism 7 is arranged in the region of the ends 410 of the upper sections 41 of the guide rails 4. This area is indicated by the dashed rectangle in Fig. 3a indicated. The first locking mechanism 7 prevents unintentional unfolding of said upper portions 41.

FIG. 3b shows an enlargement of the area with the first locking mechanism 7 (dashed rectangle in Fig. 3a ). The first locking mechanism 7 comprises a hook 71 and a hook 72 complementary thereto. The hook 71 is guided out of the frame 2 through a slot 73. The hook 71 can be driven via a drive device (not shown). This drive device is used for locking or unlocking the first locking mechanism 7. Preferably, the drive device is electrically operated. With this drive device, the hook 71 can be moved up or down along the slot 73. The complementary hook 72 is attached to the end 410 of an upper portion 41 of a guide rail 4. The complementary hook 72 is located in the region between the frame 2 and said upper portion 41 in the folded position. The complementary hook 72 is made wider than the hook 71. The illustrated hook 71 is chamfered on the outer surface. The illustrated complementary hook 72 has the shape of a bisected U's. As a result, a secure hooking hooks 71 and complementary hook 72 is possible. In the in Fig. 3b As shown, the said upper portions 41 are secured by the locking mechanism 7. The hook 71 is located at the lower end of the slot 73. In order to unlock said upper portions 41, the hook 71 is moved via the drive device to the upper end of the slot 73. Hook 71 and complementary hook 72 are then no longer interlocked. The upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 can now be unfolded. When locking the hook 71 is pushed due to its tapered outer surface of the complementary hook 72 in the slot 73 upwards until the complementary hook 72 hooks into the hook 71. Locking the said upper portions 41 in the folded position is possible without the use of the drive device.

In Fig. 3b For example, the first locking mechanism 7 is shown in connection with only one upper portion 41 of the guide rails 4. In the preferred embodiment, each said upper portion 41 is secured by a separate first locking mechanism 7. Each first locking mechanism 7 is arranged in the region of a corresponding end 410 of the corresponding upper section 41. It is also possible that only a first locking mechanism 7 is used to secure both said upper portions 41. Are, as in FIGS. 1 to 3 shown, the two upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 and the shutter box 5 designed integrally, the securing of one of said upper portions 41 by the first locking mechanism 7 also secures the securement of the second of said upper portions 41.

FIG. 4 shows the rolling arm 3 in the unfolded position. The rolling arm 3 is extended to the ends 410 of the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4. A part of the rolling arm 3 remains in the roller shutter box 5. This part of the rolling arm 3 can be rolled up on a shaft 9. Further shown is the drive mechanism 8. Here you can see a tubular motor 8. This drives the shaft 9 at. As a result, the rolling armor 3 can be extended or retracted. The drive mechanism 8 extends the rolling arm 3 to the ends 410 of the upper portions 41. In the described preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism 8 is coupled to a rotary encoder. The rotary encoder allows the determination of the length of the extended part of the rolling arm 3. In addition, 41 sensors may be attached to the ends 410 of the upper portions. Conveniently, tactile sensors are used. The sensors detect the rolling arm 3 as soon as it has reached the ends 410 of the upper sections 41 in the deployed position. Via a control signal, the drive mechanism 8 is then stopped. This prevents the rolling arm 3 from being extended beyond the length of said upper sections 41.

In addition, the pivoting mechanism 6 can be seen. This is coupled on the one hand to the frame 2. On the other hand, it is respectively coupled to an upper portion 41 of the guide rails 4. In Fig. 4 the pivoting mechanism 6 comprises two hydraulic cylinders 6. Using the pivoting mechanism 6, the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are unfolded from the folded position to the deployed position shown. This is done by turning said upper portions 41 about an axis 9. The axis 9 passes through the shaft 9. In the preferred embodiment shown, the roller shutter box 5 is rotated using the pivoting mechanism 6. This rotation takes place about the axis 9. Thus, the said upper portions 41 and the shutter box 5 about a common axis 9 are rotatable or pivotable. The said upper sections 41 and the shutter box 5 are designed in one piece. Thus, by the pivoting of the upper portions 41 at the same time also the shutter box 5 mitverschwenkt.

Conveniently, the roller shutter system according to the invention according to the preferred embodiment, a second locking mechanism (not shown). This second locking mechanism is expediently arranged in the cavity 21 of the frame. This second locking mechanism allows securing of the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 in the unfolded position. Preferably come as a second locking mechanism mechanical or electrical interlocks are used. The second locking mechanism protects the extended rolling arm 3 in the unfolded position against a possible failure of the pivoting mechanism 6.

FIG. 5 shows various configurations 501 to 504 of the roller shutter system according to the invention 1. In the folded position 501, the fully extended rolling arm 3 is the burglary protection. In the retracted position 502 of the rolling arm 3 is almost completely retracted. As a result, a look into the window 110 is possible. In the unfolded position 503, only the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are unfolded. In the deployed position 504 of the rolling arm 3 is extended to the ends 410 of said upper portions 41. The rolling arm 3 is used in the configuration 504 as a canopy. This serves the weather protection.

Based FIG. 5 will be explained how the rolling armor 3 is transferred from the folded position 501 in the deployed position 504, which serves as a canopy. First, the position of the shutter profiles 31 in the folded position is checked. This is done via the Rotary encoder, which is coupled to the drive mechanism 8. In addition, it is possible according to the invention that a sensor is located in the lowermost roller shutter profile 31 of the roller shutter 3. With the aid of this sensor, it can be determined whether the roller shutter 3 has completely retracted. If the rolling stock 3 is not completely retracted, the drive mechanism 6 retracts it. The roller shutter system 1 is then in configuration 502.

After the rolling arm 3 is retracted, the first locking mechanism 7 is unlocked. Thus, the securing of the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 is released in the retracted position. Subsequently, the pivoting mechanism 8 is activated. Using the pivoting mechanism 8, said upper portions 41 are folded from the folded position 502 to the deployed position 503.

Thereafter, the second locking mechanism for securing the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 is driven in the unfolded position. Said upper portions 41 are secured in the unfolded position by the second locking mechanism. Subsequently, the drive mechanism 8 extends the rolling arm 3 to the ends 410 of said upper sections 41. The length of the extended part of the rolling arm 3 is using the rotary encoder and / or the sensors as related to Fig. 4 described determined. The shutter system 1 is now in configuration 504.

The roller shutter system 1 according to the preferred embodiment can be operated via a control panel in the frame 2 of the shutter system 1. It is according to the invention also possible that the operation of the shutter system 1 via a remote control. Preferably, the remote control has a short range. This has the advantage that it ensures the view of the moving parts of the roller shutter system 1. The transfer of the rolling arm 3 from the folded position 501 in the unfolded position 504 must be performed under supervision because of the accident protection, since the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 during the unfolding, and the rolling arm 3 during extension in the unfolded position in Head area of passers-by are located.

For controlling the rolling armor 3, the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4, the drive mechanism 8 and the pivoting mechanism 6, the shutter system 1 according to the preferred embodiment has a control system. The control system transfers the roller shutter 3 from the folded position 501 to the deployed position 504 using the pivoting mechanism 6. If command is given via the control panel or via the remote control to transfer the roller shutter system 1 from the folded position 501 to the deployed position 504, then the control system carries out the steps described above. Conveniently, the steps are carried out automatically.

When transferring the rolling-arm 3 from the unfolded position 504 to the folded-in position 502, the steps described above are preferably carried out in the reverse order. First, the rolling arm 3 is retracted by means of the drive mechanism 8 in the deployed position 504. The shutter system 1 is then in configuration 503. Then the second locking mechanism is unlocked. Subsequently, the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 are folded using the pivoting mechanism 6. The complementary hook 72 of the first locking mechanism 7 engages in the hook 71. Once these snaps are detected, the unfolded position, which serves as a canopy, is completed. The roller shutter system 1 is in the configuration 502. The transfer of the rolling arm 3 from the unfolded position 504 to the folded position 502 is expediently carried out with the aid of the control system.

For the most preferred embodiment, the transfer of the roll armor from the deployed position to the retracted position in configuration 502 ends. In this configuration 502, the turret 3 is fully retracted. This is expedient, since often the retraction of the canopy is not correlated with the securing or closing of the window. The closing of the window (configuration 501) by complete extension of the rolling element 3 can be controlled separately by means of the control system.

In a further embodiment of the roller shutter system 1 according to the invention, the drive mechanism 8 comprises a crank. With this crank, the Rollpanzer 3 can manually a and be extended. The crank may also be used in addition to the motor 8 described in connection with the preferred embodiment. This ensures that manual operation is still possible in the event of a power failure or defect. In addition, a collapse of the upper portions 41 of the guide rails 4 may be manually possible.

FIG. 6 shows a complete system 1000 according to the invention. The complete system 1000 is installed in a building facade 100. It is mounted in front of a window 110. The complete system 1000 includes a frame 1100. The frame 1100 in turn includes a rolling box 1110 and guide rails 1120. In Fig. 6 three systems are shown that are combined in the complete system 1000: a roller shutter system 1200, awning system 1300, a curtain roller blind system 1400. The roller shutter 1210 of the roller shutter system 1200 is shown. This includes roller shutter profiles 1211. The roller shutter 1210 is partially extended. The deployment of the rolling-stock tank 1210 takes place in a plane parallel to the window 110. The roller-armor 1210 is guided along the guide rails 1120. In addition, awning band 1310 and awning end strip 1330 of the awning system 1300 can be seen. The awning band 1310 is fully extended. The extension of the awning bands 1310 takes place in a plane which is inclined with respect to the plane running parallel to the window 110. In a preferred embodiment, this inclination angle is between 65 ° and 75 °, more preferably an inclination angle of 70 °. Finally, the curtain tape 1410 of the curtain blind system 1400 is shown. The curtain tape 1410 is partially extended. The curtain tape 1410 can be moved in and out of the interior of the building. The extension of the curtain band 1410 takes place in a plane which runs parallel to the window 110.

The roller shutter system 1200, awning system 1300 and curtain roller blind system 1400 are arranged in the roller box 1110. Figure 7a shows the arrangement of said systems 1200, 1300, 1400 in the roll box 1110. The roller shutter 1210 of the shutter system 1200 is almost completely retracted. Two roller shutter profiles 1211 are still extended. The roller shutter profiles 1211 are guided in the guide rails 1120. In Fig. 7a is a major part of the rolling stock 1210 is wound in the roll box 1110 on a shaft 1220. In the shaft 1220, a tubular motor 1220 is integrated. As a result, an electrical control of the shutter system 1200 is possible. The awning band 1310 of the awning system 1300 is on a rolled up separate shaft 1320. In the shaft 1320, a tubular motor 1320 is integrated. As a result, an electrical control of the awning system 1300 is possible. Furthermore, the awning trim strip 1330 and the awning arms 1340 are shown. One end of the awning band 1310 is coupled to the awning trim strip 1330. In Fig. 7a the awning system 1300 has retracted completely. The awning arms 1340 are therefore retracted. The awning trim strip 1340 runs flush with the roll box 1110. The curtain tape 1410 of the curtain blind system 1400 is also rolled up on a separate shaft 1420. In the shaft 1420, a tubular motor 1420 is integrated. As a result, an electrical control of the curtain roller blind system 1400 is possible. The curtain tape 1410 is in Fig. 7a extended to a large extent. Finally, the curtain pitch 1430 is shown. This is to adapt the distance of the extended curtain band 1410 to the depth of the window frame. The operation of the curtain pitch adjustment 1430 is associated with Fig. 7b described in more detail.

FIG. 7b FIG. 12 shows a side view of the roll box 1110 and the systems 1200, 1300, 1400 disposed therein Fig. 7a , In addition to the rolling stocker 1210 and shaft and tubular motor 1220 of the roller shutter system 1200 is in Fig. 7b an axle-shifting unit 1230 is shown. The axle-shifting unit 1230 is coupled to the shaft and tubular motor 1220. It serves to move the extension of the roller armor 1210 shaft and tubular motor 1220 in the direction of the guide rails 1120. Since the thickness of the rolling stock 1220 rolled up on the shaft and tubular motor 1220 decreases upon extension of the rolling-stock tank 1210, the roller shutter profiles 1211 would open into the guide rails 1120 at an increasingly steeper angle in the absence of displacement of the shaft and tubular motor 1220. Thus, a liquid extension of the rolling arm 1210 is achieved by the axis-shifting unit 1230. A possible tilting of the roller shutter profiles 1211 when entering the guide rails 1120 is prevented. Corresponding considerations apply to the retraction of the roller armor 1210.

In Fig. 7b It is shown that one end of the awning band 1310 of the awning system 1300 is fastened to the awning end strip 1330 by means of a clamping device 1331. In addition, a deflection device 1332 is shown. This is mounted in the roll box 1110 in the area of the awning arms 1340. By means of the deflection device 1332, the awning band 1310 is guided over the awning arms 1340. This can be avoided the awning band 1310 is clamped or blocked by the awning arms 1340. Conveniently, 1340 awning arms with springs are used. When extending the awning band 1310 move the awning arms 1340 by the spring force the awning trim strip 1330 away from the building facade to the outside. This will be related below Fig. 8 described.

In Fig. 7b is further detailed the curtain pitch adjustment 1430 shown. The curtain pitch adjustment 1430 serves to make the curtain tape 1410 close to the window at different depths of the window frame 111. This curtain pitch 1430 includes a first circulating roller 1431, a second circulating roller 1432 and a rail 1433. The first circulating roller 1431 is fixed. It serves to deflect the curtain band 1410. The second circulating roller 1432 is slidably coupled to the rail 1433. It is expedient if the second revolving roller 1432 can be clamped on the rail 1433 in a lockable manner with a screw. By unlocking the clamp on the screw, the second circulating roller 1432 on the rail 1433 is displaceable. Thus, the distance to the window frame 111 can be varied. With the help of the 1430 curtain pitch adjustment, the greatest possible utilization of the interior of the dwelling, the shop or the shop is possible. Furthermore, it is also possible to divide the interior with it.

The rolling box 1110 is configured such that the roller shutter system 1200, the awning system 1300 and the curtain roller blind system 1300 can be disposed therein. Conveniently, depth and height of the lie in Fig. 7b In the illustrated particularly preferred embodiment, they are 42 cm x 40 cm.

According to a further exemplary embodiment of the complete system 1000 according to the invention, the systems 1200, 1300, 1400 arranged in the rolling box 1110 can also have a modular design. Each system 1200, 1300, 1400 is then self-sufficient from the others. The individual systems 1200, 1300, 1400 can then be installed as modules in the Rollbox 1110. Other modules than the systems 1200, 1300, 1400 are possible. It is also possible that the curtain pitch adjustment 1430 is provided as a module, preferably as an additional module.

In Fig. 8 For example, the complete system 1000 of the preferred embodiment with the awning system 1300 extended is shown. If the awning strip 1310 is unrolled, then the awning closure strip 1330 is moved away from the building facade 100 using the spring-loaded awning arms 1340. The unrolling takes place via shaft and tube motor 1320. The awning band 1310 is fastened to the awning closure strip 1330. This pulls the awning band 1310. Conveniently, the length of the extended awning band is between 1.3 m and 1.7 m, preferably 1.5 m. When retracting the awning system 1300, the tensile force of the tubular motor 1320 is greater than the total spring force of the awning arms 1340. The wound on the shaft 1320 and coupled to the awning end strip 1330 awning 1310 pulls the awning closing strip 1330 towards the building facade 100. At the same time the awning arms 1340 are folded ,

In Fig. 9 various application possibilities of the complete system 1000 according to the invention are summarized. In the configuration 2100, the extended shutter system 1200 is shown. The roller shutter system 1200 serves burglary protection and protection against vandalism. The roller shutter 1210 of the embodiment shown includes roller shutter profiles 1211, which partially have light slots, are designed in part without light slots. In configuration 2200, all systems 1200, 1300, 1400 are fully retracted. It is possible to have a free look into the window 110. In configuration 2300, awning system 1300 is fully extended. This serves the sun protection. In the configuration 2400, in addition to the extended awning system 1300, the partially extended curtain blind system 1400 is shown. This serves the privacy.

In configurations 2100 and 2200 where the awning system is fully retracted, the back of the awning trim 1330 is flush with the building facade 100. Thus, a minimum projection of the awning end strip 1330 is achieved from the building facade 100 out.

Operation of the complete system 1000 may be via a control panel mounted in the building and / or via a remote control. The roller shutter system 1200, the awning system 1300 and the curtain roller blind system 1400 are controlled by a control unit controlled. It is possible that each system 1200, 1300, 1400 is controlled separately. Each system can operate independently from the others. According to the invention, it is also possible for two or more systems 1200, 1300, 1400 to be controlled in a coordinated manner with the aid of the control unit. For this purpose, the corresponding systems can be coupled together. So it is possible to control the systems according to certain conditions. Thus, it may be appropriate to provide a program that fully retracts the shutter system 1200 on sunny days and at the same time fully extends the awning system 1300. Furthermore, on sunny days when a private event is to take place, it may be expedient to extend the 1300 awning system and, at the same time, the 1400 curtain curtain system.

List of reference numbers

1

Roller shutter system

2

frame

21

Cavity of the frame 2

3

rolling armor

31

Roller shutter profiles of the rolling arm 3

4

guide rail

41

Upper portion of the guide rail. 4

410

End of the upper section 41

42

lower portion of the guide rail. 4

5

Shutter box

6

Swing mechanism / hydraulic cylinder

7

first locking mechanism

71

Hook of the first locking mechanism 7

72

complementary hook of the first locking mechanism 7

73

Slot of the first locking mechanism. 7

8th

Drive mechanism / engine / tubular motor

9

Shaft / axis

100

building facade

110

Window / shop window

111

window frame

501

Roller shutter system 1 in the folded position with fully extended rolling arm. 3

502

Roller shutter system 1 in the folded-in position with fully retracted rolling armor. 3

503

Roller shutter system 1 in the unfolded position with unfolded upper sections from 41 and fully retracted roller armor. 3

504

Roller shutter system 1 in the unfolded position with extended roller armor 3 as a canopy

1000

complete system

1100

Frame of the complete system 1000

1110

Rollbox

1120

Guide rail of the complete system 1000

1200

Roller shutter system of the complete system 1000

1210

Roller shutter of the roller shutter system 1200

1211

Roller shutter profiles of the roller armor 1210

1220

Shaft and tubular motor of the roller shutter system 1200

1230

axle-displaceable unit

1300

awnings system

1310

awnings band

1320

Shaft and tube motor of the awning system 1300

1330

Awnings end strip

1331

Clamping device of the awning system 1300

1332

Deflection device of the awning system 1300

1340

awning

1400

Curtains Window System

1410

curtain tape

1420

Shaft and tube motor of the curtain roller blind system 1400

1430

Curtains distance adjustment

1431

first (fixed) roller of the curtain pitch adjustment 1430

1432

Second (sliding) circulating roller of the curtain distance adjustment 1430

1433

Curtain distance adjustment rail 1430

2100

Complete system 1000 with extended roller shutter system 1200

2200

Complete system 1000 retracted with all system

2300

Complete system 1000 with extended awning system 1300

2400

Complete system 1000 with extended awning system 1300 and extended curtain roller blind system 1400

Claims (11)

1. A roller shutter system (1) for windows (110) or doors, comprising

   - a frame (2),

   - roller shell (3),

   - two guide rails (4) with an upper section (41) and a lower section (42) each,
   wherein the upper sections (41) are coupled to the frame (2) to be swiveled and the lower sections (42) are fixedly mounted on the frame (2),

   - a drive mechanism (8) for retracting and extending the roller shell (3) along the guide rails (8), and

   - a swivel mechanism (6),

   wherein the two upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) are adapted to be folded out from a folded up position to a folded out position via the swivel mechanism (6),
   wherein in the folded up position the roller shell (3) is retractable and extendable in a first plane both via the upper sections (41) and via the lower sections (42) of the guide rails (4), and
   wherein in the folded out position the roller shell (3) is retractable and extendable via the two upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4), but not via the two lower sections (42) of the guide rails (4) in a second plane which is inclined relative to the first plane.
2. The roller shutter system (1) according to claim 1, additionally comprising a roller shutter casing (5) for accommodating the roller shell (3), wherein the roller shutter casing (5) and the upper sections (41) of the guide rails can be swiveled about a joint axis (9).
3. The roller shutter system (1) according to claim 2, wherein the roller shutter casing (5) and the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) are of one-piece design.
4. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second plane is inclined relative to the first plane by an angle between 60° and 80°, preferably between 65° and 75°, particularly preferred by 70°.
5. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the drive mechanism (8) comprises a motor (8) for retracting and extending the roller shell (3).
6. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the roller shell (3) comprises the resistance class RC 3 or higher pursuant to DIN EN 1627-1630.
7. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the swivel mechanism (6) comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder (6).
8. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, additionally comprising a locking mechanism (7) for securing the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) in the folded up position and/or a second locking mechanism for securing the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) in the folded out position.
9. The roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, additionally comprising a control system automatically controlling the folding up and/or folding out of the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) by using the swivel mechanism (6) and the retracting and/or extending of the roller shell (3) by using the drive mechanism (8).
10. The roller shutter system (1) according to claim 9, wherein the control system comprises a rotary encoder and a sensor to determine the length of the extended roller shell (3).
11. A method for operating a roller shutter system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of:

    - retracting the roller shell (3) in the folded up position;

    - folding out the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) from the folded up position to the folded out position;

    - extending the roller shell (3) along the upper sections (41) of the guide rails (4) in the folded out position.

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