EP3191674B1 - Folding panel assembly for architectural openings - Google Patents
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- the invention relates generally to folding panel assemblies for architectural openings, such as windows, including at least one such panel member. Often these panel members are louvered panels for interior decoration offering light, vision and ventilation control in rooms to which they are applied. Such structures are also popularly referred to as "plantation shutters". While such structures are usually arranged for interior applications, including room dividers, the construction is also adaptable for application on the outside of windows, or as outdoor dividers.
- the foldable panel shutter described in this document includes a first rectangular panel for hingedly mounting to a vertical perimeter edge of the architectural opening, and a second rectangular panel hingedly connected to the first panel at a second vertical edge remote from the first vertical edge.
- Each of the first and second panels comprises spaced substantially parallel first and second vertical frame columns, and spaced substantially parallel top and bottom horizontal frame beams defining a rectangular perimeter frame.
- First and second plates coextend in a relative sliding arrangement within each perimeter frame to open and close apertures in these plates.
- the entire panels can be folded to cover and to uncover the architectural opening.
- an object of the present invention to propose an improved folding panel assembly.
- the invention provides a folding panel assembly for architectural openings as generally defined in the appended claims.
- At least one panel includes a perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts, and upper and lower frame beams, wherein the perimeter frame of the panel member defines an inwardly opening slot, and coextensive first and second plates, which are held in the respective inwardly opening slot to be relatively slidable with respect to each other.
- the width of the inwardly opening slot of the perimeter frame becomes less critical, and can be made wide enough to alternatively receive a third plate.
- the resilient strip can be affixed to an outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates.
- the resilient strip is a brush strip, such as one that has extending flexible bristle strands engaging the inner surface of the relevant first and second frame posts. Such a resilient strip exerts only a light biasing pressure and does not cause any significant amount of friction.
- Such panel members can be used for interior applications, such as for windows and as room dividers.
- the construction is also adaptable for application on the outside of windows, or as outdoor dividers, such as in accordance with NL 2004086 .
- More in particular such panel members can be mounted in a fixed or a movable relationship to a building structure, or window opening. When in a fixed relationship, the panel member can be affixed to a window frame. In a movable relationship, the panel member can be hinged to a perimeter portion of an architectural opening or to a similar panel member, such as in WO 2014/120009 , it can be arranged to be slideable along a rail or a channel, or it can be supported on wheels or rollers. It is also conceivable that the panel member forms part of a room divider or separation wall, such as an arrangement in accordance with NL 2003953 .
- the panel member can, further include a third plate coextending with the first and second plates of the panel member and be interposed between confronting ones of the first and second plates.
- the resilient profiles will ensure that only perimeter frames with one single slot width need to be stocked.
- the third plate can be relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates. In particular this is useful when the third plate has at least one of a material or configuration, which differs from each of the first and second plates.
- the construction can be further simplified when in the panel member the first plate is fixed and only the coextensive second plate is slidable.
- an operating slider can then be connected to the slidable second plate, and extend through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof.
- the first plate When in the panel member the first plate is fixed and the coextensive second plate is slidable, with an operating slider connected to the slidable second plate, and extending through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof, then the third plate can be relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates, and a further operating slider can be connected to the slidable third plate, and extend through a further slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof.
- the operating slider can then extend on one side of the panel member, while the further operating slider can extend from an opposite side of the panel member.
- Such an arrangement could be very convenient for a user, in that it becomes very easy to distinguish between the different functions of such a product.
- a folding panel assembly for architectural openings can include at least one such panel member as first and second panel members, a mounting post for mounting to a substantially vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening, a first hinge connected to the mounting post, the first panel member having its first frame post pivotally mounted by the first hinge, a second hinge connected to the second frame post of the first panel member, and the second panel member having its first frame post pivotally mounted by the second hinge.
- An abutment profile can be provided for mounting along a substantially horizontal top or bottom portion of an architectural opening. This will help to align the folding panels when these are covering an architectural opening. In this regard it is an advantageous option when the abutment profile will be arranged to extend along a horizontal top portion of the architectural opening.
- the abutment profile will hardly form an obstruction in a window opening, a door opening, or like architectural opening.
- the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member and the abutment profile can be made to magnetically attract one another.
- Such an arrangement will effectively immobilize the folding panels when covering an architectural opening, especially one used for ventilation.
- the magnetic attraction can be made to results from only one permanent magnet included in one of the perimeter frame of the second panel member and the abutment profile, when for instance one of these contains a ferromagnetic material. If not the magnetic attraction can additionally results from at least one further permanent magnet having opposite polarity, or a ferromagnetic element in the other of the perimeter frame and the abutment profile.
- the relevant magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member can be located in at least one of the first and second frame posts.
- a relevant one of the magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member can also be located in the upper frame beam. This makes for easy assembly of the folding panel assembly in that the relevant continuous cross section profliles can be arranged with a channel for accommodating the magnets or ferromagnetic elements.
- a folding panel assembly 1 is shown mounted in an architectural opening in the form of a glazed window opening 3 in a building wall 5.
- the window 3 includes a window sill 7 and a window surround 9, which can be of wood, metal or plastic.
- Mounted to a vertical portion of the window surround 9 is affixed a vertical mounting post 11.
- the mounting post 11 received a vertical auxiliary post 13 that is angularly and telescopically adjustable with respect to the mounting post 11.
- the adjustability of the auxiliary post 13 with respect to the mounting post 11 ensures that slight deviations in the vertically or from the nominal dimensions can be accommodated by the adjustability between the auxiliary post 13 and the mounting post 11.
- the auxiliary post 13 is associated with a first hinge 15 for pivotally supporting a first panel assembly 17.
- the first panel assembly 17 is defined by a substantially rectangular perimeter frame of first and second frame posts 19, 21 and upper and lower beams 23, 25. Held within the contours of this perimeter frame is a plate assembly 27.
- the plate assembly 27 as will be explained below is composed of at least one pair of coextensive plates, each having openings 29 alternated with closed portions. By relatively moving the coextensive plates the openings 29 can be closed or opened.
- an operating slider 31 is arranged on the second frame post 21.
- the second frame post 21 is associated with a second hinge 33, which supports a second panel assembly 35.
- the second panel assembly 35 is very similar to the first panel assembly in also having a substantially rectangular perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts 37, 39 and upper and lower beams 41, 43. Again a plate assembly 45 is held with contours of this perimeter frame.
- the plate assembly 45 like plate assembly 27, is an assembly of at least two relatively movable and coextensive plates.
- An operating slider 47 is provided on the first vertical frame post 37 to open or close the openings 49 of the second panel assembly 35.
- the first and second panel members 17, 35 are shown in a position in which these cover a part of the window opening 3.
- a right hand part of the window opening 3 in Figure 1 is shown as partly uncovered by a further arrangement of third and fourth panel members 51, 53, which are folded outwardly about their respective hinges of which a third hinge 55 is visible.
- the first, second, third and fourth panels when covering the windows opening abut against an abutment profile 57.
- the abutment profile 57 is affixed along an upper portion of the window surround 9.
- the third and fourth panel members 51, 53 are practically mirrored versions of the first and second panel members 17, 35.
- the fourth panel assembly 53 is again composed of first and second frame posts 57, 61 and upper and lower frame beams 63, 65 defining a rectangular perimeter frame.
- a further plate assembly 67 is held by this perimeter frame and has openings 69.
- the openings 69 can be closed by sliding down the operating slider 71.
- the slider knobs can also be used to fold the panel members away from the window opening 3.
- a window opening 3 that would be less wide than the one illustrated, may alternatively be corrected by only two panel members, rather than four panel members as is the case in Figure 1 .
- FIG. 2 an upper portion of a folding panel assembly 1, similar to that of Figure 1 , is shown in a closed and partly exploded arrangement. Similar parts have been identified by reference numerals already identified with respect to Figure 1 . Since Figure 2 is also viewed from a different direction as Figure 1 and without a window opening, it is now possible to identify the third panel assembly 51 in more detail.
- the third panel assembly 51 is hinged to a further vertical auxiliary post 73 by a fourth hinge 75.
- the further auxiliary post 73 is adjustably affixed to a further vertical mounting post 77.
- This third panel assembly 51 is further likewise composed of first and second frame posts 79, 81 of a rectangular perimeter frame holding a plate assembly 83 with closable openings 85.
- FIG. 2 More clearly shown in Figure 2 is also the abutment profile 57 which extends behind the folding panel members 17, 35, 53, 51. Magnets 89 are associated with the abutment profile 57 for mounting therein to retain, in use, the folding panel assembly in a closed position when it is covering a window opening.
- the first to fourth panel members 17, 35, 53, 51 are of a different metal or material than steel contra magnets or steel plates can be incorporated in the relevant upper frame beams 23, 41, 63, 87 to render the magnets 89 effective. The magnets 89 will thereby prevent rattling, or unintended opening of the folding panel assembly 1.
- the plate members 27, 45 of the first and second panel members 17, 35 each include a first aperture plate 27A, 45A and a coextensive second aperture plate 27B, 45B.
- the first and second aperture plates 27A, 27B, 45A, 45B are relatively slidable to minimize or maximize the overlap of the openings 29, 49 in each of the aperture plates.
- the first aperture plates 27A, 45A are stationary fixed to their respective perimeter frames, of which only the vertically extending frame posts 19, 21, 37 are visible in Figure 3 .
- the second aperture plates 27B, 45B in this example are slidable in a vertical direction with respect to the perimeter frames of panel members 17, 35.
- FIG. 3 is a frontal view of a folding panel assembly 1 similar to Figure 1 , but with all panels in a position to extend over a window opening. As visible in this view the third panel assembly 51 has a lower frame beam 9 and an operating slider 93.
- Figure 5 is a partial cross section according to the line V-V.
- Figure 6 is a partial cross section according to the line VI-VI in Figure 4 .
- Figure 7 is a cross section according to the lines VII-VII in Figure 4 .
- Figure 8 is a partial cross section according to the line VIII-VIII in Figure 4 .
- the abutment profile 57 can be generally L-shaped, and have a leg that extends above the panel assembly 35.
- a further magnet 95 is incorporated in the upper frame beam 41, or alternatively in an upper end of the vertical frame beam 37, to attract the magnet 89 in the abutment profile 57.
- one of the magnets 89, 95 may be replaced by an iron plate if the magnetic attraction is sufficient.
- Figure 6 is the cross section according to line VI-VI in Figure 4 and additionally shows an adjustment arrangement 97 for telescopic and angular adjustment of the auxiliary post 13 with respect to the mounting post 11.
- the first hinge 15 is pivotally joined to a hook formation 13A of the auxiliary post 13 and a hook formation 19A integrally formed with the first frame post 19.
- the first frame post 19 also has an elongate slot 19B therein for accommodating and guiding therein of the coextensive first and second aperture plates 27A, 27B.
- the lower frame beam 25 also has an elongate slot 25A. Because the thickness and/or number of the coextensive plates 27A, 27B of the plate assembly 27 may vary, the slots 19B and 25A are sufficiently wide to allow for such variations.
- a brush strip 99 is provided on the left hand edge of the coextensive plates 27A, 27B to exert a light resilient pressure that urges the plates 27A, 27B to one side edge of the slots 19B, 25A. This ensures that a thinner packet of coextensive plates does not rattle in its surrounding frame, when subjected to a gust of wind, or the like.
- Figure 6A is a variation, which has a third plate 27C interposed between the first and second aperture plates 27A, 27B.
- This third plate 27C is here also in the form of an adjustable plate, which can be operated by an additional operating slider 101 positioned on a rear side of the first frame post 19.
- Figure 7 is a cross section that is representative for the line VII-VII indicated in Figure 4 across both the second hinge 33, as well as the third hinge 55. Accordingly the relevant reference numerals for both identical cross sections are given, separated by commas. Further brush strips 99 are also provided on the right hand edge of each of the plate assemblies 27, 67, as well as on the left hand edge of each plate assembly 45, 83 for the same purpose as described above.
- FIG 8 the cross section according to the line VIII-VIII in Figure 4 is shown. It is seen here that the second vertical frame post 39 of the second panel assembly 35 has a flanged portion 39A extending therefrom, while a similar flange portion 61A extends from the second frame post of the fourth panel assembly 53. Meeting sides of the flanged portions 39A, 61A are each provided with an undercut groove in which one of a magnetic strip 103 is accommodated. The magnetic strips 103 mutually attract one another and ensure that the second frame posts 39, 61 of the second and fourth panel members 35, 53 are disconnectably held together when the foldable panel assembly 1 is covering an architectural opening. This will also prevent any unintended movement or unwanted noises. Brush strips 99 are again provided to resiliently bias the relevant edges of the plate assemblies 45A, 45B, 67A, 67B toward one side of the slots 39B, 43A, 61B, 65A of the perimeter frames.
- Figure 8A is again a variation as is Figure 6A , with further intermediate plates 45C, 67C interposed between the first and second aperture plates 45A, 45B, 67A, 67B.
- further operating sliders 105 may be provided to extend from a rear side of the second frame posts 39, 61.
- Figure 9 is an exploded view of the variation referred to in Figures 6A and 8A , which has further intermediate plates 27C, 45C interposed between the respective first and second aperture plates 27A, 27B, 45A, 45B.
- the further intermediate plates 27C, 45C can be a translucent, buty for example tinted material.
- an additional option of filtered light admission through tinted plate sections can be selected by actuation of the additional and further operating sliders 103, 105.
- the third plate has a series of openings or apertures that is configured differently from the first and second plates, so as to thereby offer a selection of different apertures, which may be closed and opened by relative movement of the first and second plates.
- Other options for the intermediate plates 27C, 45C are also conceivable and within the capacity of a skilled person.
- a folding panel assembly (1) for architectural openings (3) that includes a mounting post 11 (77) for mounting to a substantially vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening.
- a first (fourth) hinge 15 (75) is connected to the mounting post (11 (77)
- a first (third) panel member 17 (51) has a first frame post 19 (79) that is pivotally mounted by the first hinge
- a second (third) hinge 33 (55) connected to a second frame post 21 (81) of the first panel member.
- a second (fourth) panel member 35 (53) having a first frame post 37 (59) pivotally mounted by the second (third) hinge 33 (55).
- Each of the first (third) and second (fourth) panel members 17, 35 (51, 53) comprises a perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts 19, 21,37, 39 (79, 81, 59, 61), and upper and lower frame beams 23, 25, 41, 43 (87, 91, 63, 65).
- Each perimeter frame of the first (third) and second (fourth) panel members 17, 35 (51, 53) defines an inwardly opening slot 19B, 25A, 39B, 43A (61B, 65A), and is provided with coextensive first and second plates 27A, 27B, 45A, 45B (83A, 83B, 67A, 67B), which are held in the respective inwardly opening slot to be relatively slidable with respect to each other.
- a resilient strip (99) is accommodated within each of the first and second frame posts 19, 21, 37, 39 (79, 81, 59, 61), and positioned to extend between an inner wall of the respective first and second frame posts and an outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates 27A, 27B, 45A, 45B (83A, 83B, 67A, 67B), as well as longitudinally of each first and second frame posts.
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- The invention relates generally to folding panel assemblies for architectural openings, such as windows, including at least one such panel member. Often these panel members are louvered panels for interior decoration offering light, vision and ventilation control in rooms to which they are applied. Such structures are also popularly referred to as "plantation shutters". While such structures are usually arranged for interior applications, including room dividers, the construction is also adaptable for application on the outside of windows, or as outdoor dividers.
- More recently the functionality of foldable panel shutters - traditionally associated with retrospective and colonial styles - has also come in demand for less traditional forms of home improvement and decoration. Such is the case with a shutter assembly for architectural openings in accordance with the document
WO 2014/120009 . The foldable panel shutter described in this document includes a first rectangular panel for hingedly mounting to a vertical perimeter edge of the architectural opening, and a second rectangular panel hingedly connected to the first panel at a second vertical edge remote from the first vertical edge. Each of the first and second panels comprises spaced substantially parallel first and second vertical frame columns, and spaced substantially parallel top and bottom horizontal frame beams defining a rectangular perimeter frame. First and second plates coextend in a relative sliding arrangement within each perimeter frame to open and close apertures in these plates. In addition the entire panels can be folded to cover and to uncover the architectural opening. - While this form of foldable panel shutters has been successful in meeting most of the existing demands, there has remained some room for improvements. In particular the mechanical integrity of the individual panel members have sometimes been a cause for unintentional movement and noise production. The need to accommodate plates of various thicknesses, or the addition thereto of an insect screen netting require perimeter frames with slots of sufficient width. Moreover to ensure proper functioning of the sliding movement of the plates some minimal play is also necessary. With metal as a popular material for the shutter panel components noise production can become objectionable. For sealing purposes it has been known from documents
DE 21 43 530 A1 andGB 1 364 583 A - Furthermore, in particular with heavier folding panels, it is also important to immobilize the panel members when these are unfolded to cover an architectural opening, especially in a window opening that is used for ventilation.
- Accordingly it is an object of the present invention to propose an improved folding panel assembly. In a more general sense it is thus an object of the invention to overcome or reduce at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art. It is also an object of the present invention to provide alternative solutions 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 a useful alternative.
- To this end the invention provides a folding panel assembly for architectural openings as generally defined in the appended claims.
- At least one panel includes a perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts, and upper and lower frame beams, wherein the perimeter frame of the panel member defines an inwardly opening slot, and coextensive first and second plates, which are held in the respective inwardly opening slot to be relatively slidable with respect to each other. By accommodation of a resilient strip within each of the first and second frame posts of a panel member, which is positioned to extend between an inner wall of the respective first and second frame posts and an outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates, as well as longitudinally of each first and second frame posts, rattling noises can successfully be prevented. As an additional benefit the width of the inwardly opening slot of the perimeter frame becomes less critical, and can be made wide enough to alternatively receive a third plate. Optionally the resilient strip can be affixed to an outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates. Advantageously the resilient strip is a brush strip, such as one that has extending flexible bristle strands engaging the inner surface of the relevant first and second frame posts. Such a resilient strip exerts only a light biasing pressure and does not cause any significant amount of friction.
- Such panel members can be used for interior applications, such as for windows and as room dividers. The construction, however, is also adaptable for application on the outside of windows, or as outdoor dividers, such as in accordance with
NL 2004086 WO 2014/120009 , it can be arranged to be slideable along a rail or a channel, or it can be supported on wheels or rollers. It is also conceivable that the panel member forms part of a room divider or separation wall, such as an arrangement in accordance withNL 2003953 - In a further alternative arrangement the panel member can, further include a third plate coextending with the first and second plates of the panel member and be interposed between confronting ones of the first and second plates. In this case the resilient profiles will ensure that only perimeter frames with one single slot width need to be stocked. As a further option the third plate can be relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates. In particular this is useful when the third plate has at least one of a material or configuration, which differs from each of the first and second plates.
- The construction can be further simplified when in the panel member the first plate is fixed and only the coextensive second plate is slidable. Optionally an operating slider can then be connected to the slidable second plate, and extend through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof.
- When in the panel member the first plate is fixed and the coextensive second plate is slidable, with an operating slider connected to the slidable second plate, and extending through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof, then the third plate can be relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates, and a further operating slider can be connected to the slidable third plate, and extend through a further slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof. Optionally the operating slider can then extend on one side of the panel member, while the further operating slider can extend from an opposite side of the panel member. Such an arrangement could be very convenient for a user, in that it becomes very easy to distinguish between the different functions of such a product.
- As a further option a folding panel assembly for architectural openings can include at least one such panel member as first and second panel members, a mounting post for mounting to a substantially vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening, a first hinge connected to the mounting post, the first panel member having its first frame post pivotally mounted by the first hinge, a second hinge connected to the second frame post of the first panel member, and the second panel member having its first frame post pivotally mounted by the second hinge. An abutment profile can be provided for mounting along a substantially horizontal top or bottom portion of an architectural opening. This will help to align the folding panels when these are covering an architectural opening. In this regard it is an advantageous option when the abutment profile will be arranged to extend along a horizontal top portion of the architectural opening. In this way the abutment profile will hardly form an obstruction in a window opening, a door opening, or like architectural opening. In such an arrangement the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member and the abutment profile can be made to magnetically attract one another. Such an arrangement will effectively immobilize the folding panels when covering an architectural opening, especially one used for ventilation. In combination with this option the magnetic attraction can be made to results from only one permanent magnet included in one of the perimeter frame of the second panel member and the abutment profile, when for instance one of these contains a ferromagnetic material. If not the magnetic attraction can additionally results from at least one further permanent magnet having opposite polarity, or a ferromagnetic element in the other of the perimeter frame and the abutment profile. Accordingly the relevant magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member can be located in at least one of the first and second frame posts. Likewise a relevant one of the magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member can also be located in the upper frame beam. This makes for easy assembly of the folding panel assembly in that the relevant continuous cross section profliles can be arranged with a channel for accommodating the magnets or ferromagnetic elements.
- Further advantageous aspects of the invention will become clear from the appended description and in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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Figure 1 illustrates an architectural opening fitted with a folding panel assembly according to the invention; -
Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of an upper portion of a panel assembly according to the invention; -
Figure 3 is a partial view showing the hinges of the panel members and plate operating sliders; -
Figure 4 is a frontal elevation of a folding panel assembly as shown inFigure 1 ; -
Figure 5 is a crcss section according to the arrows V-V inFigure 4 ; -
Figure 6 is a cross section according to the arrows VI-VI inFigure 4 ; -
Figure 6A is a cross section similar toFigure 6 , but showing an alternative with three coextensive plates; -
Figure 7 is a cross section according to the arrows VII-VII inFigure 4 ; -
Figure 8 is a cross section according to the arrow VIII-VIII inFigure 4 ; -
Figure 8A is a cross section similar toFigure 8 , but showing an alternative with three coextensive plates; and -
Figure 9 is an exploded view of the alternative folding panel assembly with three coextensive plates in each panel member. - In
Figure 1 afolding panel assembly 1 is shown mounted in an architectural opening in the form of aglazed window opening 3 in abuilding wall 5. Thewindow 3 includes awindow sill 7 and awindow surround 9, which can be of wood, metal or plastic. Mounted to a vertical portion of thewindow surround 9 is affixed a vertical mountingpost 11. The mountingpost 11 received a verticalauxiliary post 13 that is angularly and telescopically adjustable with respect to the mountingpost 11. The adjustability of theauxiliary post 13 with respect to the mountingpost 11 ensures that slight deviations in the vertically or from the nominal dimensions can be accommodated by the adjustability between theauxiliary post 13 and the mountingpost 11. Theauxiliary post 13 is associated with afirst hinge 15 for pivotally supporting afirst panel assembly 17. Thefirst panel assembly 17 is defined by a substantially rectangular perimeter frame of first and second frame posts 19, 21 and upper andlower beams plate assembly 27. Theplate assembly 27 as will be explained below is composed of at least one pair of coextensive plates, each havingopenings 29 alternated with closed portions. By relatively moving the coextensive plates theopenings 29 can be closed or opened. For adjustment of the coextensive plates of theplate assembly 27, an operatingslider 31 is arranged on thesecond frame post 21. Thesecond frame post 21 is associated with asecond hinge 33, which supports asecond panel assembly 35. Thesecond panel assembly 35 is very similar to the first panel assembly in also having a substantially rectangular perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts 37, 39 and upper andlower beams plate assembly 45 is held with contours of this perimeter frame. Theplate assembly 45, likeplate assembly 27, is an assembly of at least two relatively movable and coextensive plates. An operatingslider 47 is provided on the firstvertical frame post 37 to open or close theopenings 49 of thesecond panel assembly 35. - The first and
second panel members window opening 3. A right hand part of thewindow opening 3 inFigure 1 is shown as partly uncovered by a further arrangement of third andfourth panel members third hinge 55 is visible. Thereby it is also revealed that the first, second, third and fourth panels when covering the windows opening abut against anabutment profile 57. Theabutment profile 57 is affixed along an upper portion of thewindow surround 9. The third andfourth panel members second panel members - Thus in as far as visible in
Figure 1 , thefourth panel assembly 53 is again composed of first and second frame posts 57, 61 and upper and lower frame beams 63, 65 defining a rectangular perimeter frame. Afurther plate assembly 67 is held by this perimeter frame and hasopenings 69. Theopenings 69 can be closed by sliding down the operatingslider 71. By positioning the operatingsliders window opening 3. - It is further evident from
Figure 1 that awindow opening 3 that would be less wide than the one illustrated, may alternatively be corrected by only two panel members, rather than four panel members as is the case inFigure 1 . - Referring now to
Figure 2 an upper portion of afolding panel assembly 1, similar to that ofFigure 1 , is shown in a closed and partly exploded arrangement. Similar parts have been identified by reference numerals already identified with respect toFigure 1 . SinceFigure 2 is also viewed from a different direction asFigure 1 and without a window opening, it is now possible to identify thethird panel assembly 51 in more detail. Thethird panel assembly 51 is hinged to a further verticalauxiliary post 73 by afourth hinge 75. The furtherauxiliary post 73 is adjustably affixed to a further vertical mountingpost 77. Thisthird panel assembly 51 is further likewise composed of first and second frame posts 79, 81 of a rectangular perimeter frame holding aplate assembly 83 withclosable openings 85. Only anupper frame beam 87 is shown as thethird panel assembly 51, while on thefirst panel assembly 17 the upper frame beam has been deleted to show the edge of theplate assembly 27. More clearly shown inFigure 2 is also theabutment profile 57 which extends behind thefolding panel members Magnets 89 are associated with theabutment profile 57 for mounting therein to retain, in use, the folding panel assembly in a closed position when it is covering a window opening. When the first tofourth panel members magnets 89 effective. Themagnets 89 will thereby prevent rattling, or unintended opening of thefolding panel assembly 1. - In the fragmentary view of
Figure 3 , it is shown that theplate members second panel members first aperture plate second aperture plate second aperture plates openings first aperture plates frame posts Figure 3 . Thesecond aperture plates panel members relevant apertures respective panel members sliders relevant apertures 24, 49, and thereby opening therespective panel members Figure 3 thepanel members opening Figure 4 is a frontal view of afolding panel assembly 1 similar toFigure 1 , but with all panels in a position to extend over a window opening. As visible in this view thethird panel assembly 51 has alower frame beam 9 and an operating slider 93. - In
figure 4 it is further indicated thatFigure 5 is a partial cross section according to the line V-V.Figure 6 is a partial cross section according to the line VI-VI inFigure 4 .Figure 7 is a cross section according to the lines VII-VII inFigure 4 .Figure 8 is a partial cross section according to the line VIII-VIII inFigure 4 . - As shown in the cross-section V-V in
Figure 5 theabutment profile 57 can be generally L-shaped, and have a leg that extends above thepanel assembly 35. Afurther magnet 95 is incorporated in theupper frame beam 41, or alternatively in an upper end of thevertical frame beam 37, to attract themagnet 89 in theabutment profile 57. As will be understood one of themagnets -
Figure 6 is the cross section according to line VI-VI inFigure 4 and additionally shows anadjustment arrangement 97 for telescopic and angular adjustment of theauxiliary post 13 with respect to the mountingpost 11. Thefirst hinge 15 is pivotally joined to ahook formation 13A of theauxiliary post 13 and ahook formation 19A integrally formed with thefirst frame post 19. Thefirst frame post 19 also has anelongate slot 19B therein for accommodating and guiding therein of the coextensive first andsecond aperture plates lower frame beam 25 also has anelongate slot 25A. Because the thickness and/or number of thecoextensive plates plate assembly 27 may vary, theslots Figure 6 abrush strip 99 is provided on the left hand edge of thecoextensive plates plates slots -
Figure 6A is a variation, which has athird plate 27C interposed between the first andsecond aperture plates third plate 27C is here also in the form of an adjustable plate, which can be operated by anadditional operating slider 101 positioned on a rear side of thefirst frame post 19. -
Figure 7 is a cross section that is representative for the line VII-VII indicated inFigure 4 across both thesecond hinge 33, as well as thethird hinge 55. Accordingly the relevant reference numerals for both identical cross sections are given, separated by commas. Further brush strips 99 are also provided on the right hand edge of each of theplate assemblies plate assembly - In
Figure 8 the cross section according to the line VIII-VIII inFigure 4 is shown. It is seen here that the secondvertical frame post 39 of thesecond panel assembly 35 has aflanged portion 39A extending therefrom, while asimilar flange portion 61A extends from the second frame post of thefourth panel assembly 53. Meeting sides of theflanged portions magnetic strip 103 is accommodated. Themagnetic strips 103 mutually attract one another and ensure that the second frame posts 39, 61 of the second andfourth panel members foldable panel assembly 1 is covering an architectural opening. This will also prevent any unintended movement or unwanted noises. Brush strips 99 are again provided to resiliently bias the relevant edges of theplate assemblies slots -
Figure 8A is again a variation as isFigure 6A , with furtherintermediate plates second aperture plates intermediate plates sliders 105 may be provided to extend from a rear side of the second frame posts 39, 61. -
Figure 9 is an exploded view of the variation referred to inFigures 6A and8A , which has furtherintermediate plates second aperture plates intermediate plates intermediate plates apertures outer aperture plates sliders intermediate plates - It is further illustrated in
Figure 9 that the frame posts 19, 21, 37, 39 are connected the relevant upper and lower frame beams 23, 25, 41, 45 by means ofcorner connectors 107. - Thus a folding panel assembly (1) for architectural openings (3) is described, that includes a mounting post 11 (77) for mounting to a substantially vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening. A first (fourth) hinge 15 (75) is connected to the mounting post (11 (77), a first (third) panel member 17 (51) has a first frame post 19 (79) that is pivotally mounted by the first hinge, a second (third) hinge 33 (55) connected to a second frame post 21 (81) of the first panel member. A second (fourth) panel member 35 (53) having a first frame post 37 (59) pivotally mounted by the second (third) hinge 33 (55). Each of the first (third) and second (fourth)
panel members 17, 35 (51, 53) comprises a perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts 19, 21,37, 39 (79, 81, 59, 61), and upper and lower frame beams 23, 25, 41, 43 (87, 91, 63, 65). Each perimeter frame of the first (third) and second (fourth)panel members 17, 35 (51, 53) defines an inwardly openingslot second plates second plates - It is thus believed that the operation and construction of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing description and drawings appended thereto. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, it will be appreciated that the scope of the invention may include embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described. 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 may be considered within the scope of the appended claims. Also kinematic inversions are considered inherently disclosed and can be within the scope of the invention. In the claims, any reference signs shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The terms '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 expression as 'including' or 'comprising' as used herein does not exclude the presence of other elements, additional structure or additional acts or steps in addition to those listed. 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 additionally be included in the structure of the invention without departing from 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. To the extend that structure, material, or acts are considered to be essential they are inexpressively indicated as such. Additions, deletions, and modifications within the purview of the skilled person may generally be made without departing from the scope of the invention, as determined by the claims.
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- Folding panel assembly (1) for architectural openings (3), including:first and second panel members (17; 35; 51; 53) amounting post (11, 77) for mounting to a substantially vertical perimeter portion of an architectural opening;a first hinge (15; 75) connected to the mounting post (11, 77);the first panel member (17; 51) having its first frame post (19; 79) pivotally mounted by the first hinge (15; 75);a second hinge (33; 55) connected to the second frame post (21, 81) of the first panel member (17; 51); andthe second panel member (35; 53) having its first frame post (37; 59) pivotally mounted by the second hinge (33; 55), wherein at least one panel member (17; 35; 51; 53) forming part of the first and second panel members, includes a perimeter frame defined by first and second frame posts (19, 21, 37, 39; 79, 81, 59, 61) and upper and lower frame beams (23, 25, 41, 43; 87, 91, 63, 65) wherein the perimeter frame of the panel member defines an inwardly opening slot (19B, 25A, 39B, 43A; 61B, 65A) and coextensive first and second plates (27A, 27B, 45A, 45B; 83A, 83B, 67A, 67B) which are held in the respective inwardly opening slot to be relatively slidable with respect to each other, characterized in that a resilient strip (99) is accommodated within each of the first and second frame posts (19, 21, 37, 39; 79, 81, 59, 61) and positioned to extend between an inner wall of the respective first and second frame posts and an outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates (27A, 27B, 45A, 45B; 83A, 83B, 67A, 67B), as well as longitudinally of each first and second frame posts.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an abutment profile (57) for mounting along a substantially horizontal top or bottom portion of an architectural opening.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein the abutment profile (57) is arranged to extend along a horizontal top portion of the architectural opening.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member and the abutment profile are magnetically attracted to each other.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 4, wherein the magnetic attraction results from at least one permanent magnet (89; 95) included in one of the perimeter frame of the second panel member and the abutment profile.
- Folding panel according to claim 5, wherein the magnetic attraction further results from at least one of a further permanent magnet (95; 89) having opposite polarity, or a ferromagnetic element in the other of the perimeter frame and the abutment profile.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 6, wherein the relevant magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member is located in at least one of the first and second frame posts.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 6 or 7, wherein a relevant one of the magnet or ferromagnetic element in the perimeter frame of at least the second panel member is located in the upper frame beam.
- Folding panel assembly according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the resilient strip (99) of the at least one panel member is affixed to the outer surface of the respective one of the coextensive first and second plates.
- Folding panel assembly according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the resilient strip (99) of the at least one panel member is a brush strip.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 10, wherein the brush strip has extending flexible bristle strands engaging the inner surface of the relevant first and second frame posts
- Folding panel assembly according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the at least one panel further includes a third plate (27C) coextending with the first and second plates (27A, 27B) of the panel member and interposed between confronting ones of the first and second plates.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 12, wherein the third plate is relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the third plate has at least one of a material or configuration, which differs from each of the first and second plates.
- Folding panel assembly according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein in the at least one panel member the first plate is fixed and the coextensive second plate is slidable.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 15, wherein an operating slider is connected to the slidable second plate, and extends through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 12, wherein in the at least one panel member the first plate is fixed and the coextensive second plate is slidable, wherein an operating slider is connected to the slidable second plate, and extends through a slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof, wherein the third plate is relatively slidable with respect to the confronting first and second plates, and wherein a further operating slider is connected to the slidable third plate, and extends through a further slit in one of the first or second frame posts from an interior to an exterior thereof.
- Folding panel assembly according to claim 17, wherein the operating slider extends on one side of the panel member, and the further operating slider extends from an opposite side of the panel member.
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