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EP4290043A1
EP4290043A1 EP23177050.4A EP23177050A EP4290043A1 EP 4290043 A1 EP4290043 A1 EP 4290043A1 EP 23177050 A EP23177050 A EP 23177050A EP 4290043 A1 EP4290043 A1 EP 4290043A1
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locking member
mounting frame
architectural opening
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flange
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Jörg Bohlen
Tomas Garmyn
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Hunter Douglas Industries BV
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
    • E06B9/54—Roller fly screens
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds
    • E06B9/42—Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
    • E06B2009/527—Mounting of screens to window or door

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  • the present disclosure is in the field of architectural structure coverings, and in particular relates to a mounting frame for mounting a covering to an architectural opening frame surrounding an architectural opening.
  • Architectural structure coverings can be used with any type of architectural opening, for example a window, a door or a skylight. In general such coverings provide a shade or a screen which can be extended across the architectural structure opening.
  • Known arrangements attempt to address the above problems by providing a mounting frame having elements which act so as to hold a portion of the frame of the architectural opening.
  • One of these elements is required to move in order to be able to arrange the elements around a portion of the architectural opening frame.
  • these known arrangements may not adequately secure the mounting frame to the architectural opening frame.
  • known arrangements can be aesthetically unappealing, requiring bulky elements to attach the mounting frame to the architectural opening frame.
  • Known arrangements are also difficult to install.
  • a mounting frame for mounting a covering to an architectural opening frame surrounding an architectural opening; wherein the architectural opening defines a plane; the architectural opening frame has first and second surfaces on respective sides of the plane; and the mounting frame comprises: at least one flange extending parallel to the plane, the flange configured to abut the first surface of the architectural opening frame; at least one locking member moveable from an unlocked position, in which the locking member is spaced apart from the second surface, to a locked position, in which the locking member is configured to abut the second surface of the architectural opening frame such that the architectural opening frame is held between the flange and the locking member, the at least one locking member configured to be moveable to the locked position in a direction towards the at least one flange, said direction having at least a component perpendicular to the plane; and at least one actuator associated with the at least one locking member and configured to be operated to move the at least one locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position.
  • the direction of movement of the locking member means that the locking member approaches the architectural opening frame from the opposite side of the architectural opening frame to the flange.
  • the locking member and flange can thus hold the architectural opening frame more securely, compared to arrangements in which a locking member moves in a direction parallel to the plane.
  • the locking member is moveable to the locked position in a direction towards the flange, said direction having at least a component perpendicular to the plane, it may be possible to accommodate different sizes and shapes of architectural opening frames.
  • the arrangement of a locking member and flange means that no invasive connection means are required in order to mount a covering to an architectural opening frame.
  • the at least one actuator which moves the at least one locking member into the locked position may make the mounting frame easier to install, because a user does not have to manually manipulate the locking member itself so as to sandwich the architectural opening frame between the locking member and the flange.
  • At least one actuator is a rotatable member and rotation of the rotatable member causes linear movement of an associated locking member.
  • This arrangement provides an easy to use and visually discreet actuator for moving the locking member without requiring a user to manually manipulate the locking member into the locked position.
  • the rotatable member comprises one of an external thread and an internal thread and the associated locking member comprises the other of an external thread and an internal thread, and the external thread engages with the internal thread such that turning the rotatable member causes linear movement of the associated locking member.
  • the movement of the locking member into the locked position is facilitated by engagement between threads. Said engagement between threads allows the rotatable member and locking member to together exert a clamping force on the architectural opening frame. This helps to securely hold the mounting frame to the architectural opening frame.
  • At least one locking member is configured to translate and at least one actuator is a projection from the associated locking member that translates with the associated locking member.
  • the actuator which is configured to translate with the associated locking member is also configured to secure the locking member in the locked position.
  • the actuator performs two functions of translating the locking member into the locked position and then subsequently securing it in said locked position, meaning that the same components fulfils multiple functions, which can reduce the overall number of components needed, reducing complexity of manufacture.
  • the actuator configured to translate with the associated locking member comprises a threaded section that engages with a corresponding threaded section of the locking member and is configured such that rotating the actuator secures the associated locking member in the locked position.
  • an easy to use mechanism is provided for locking the locking member into the locked position.
  • the mounting frame comprises a slot configured to guide the translation of the locking member which is configured to translate with the actuator.
  • a slot ensures that the locking member always moves in the desired direction towards the architectural opening frame. A user simply has to apply a pushing force in order to move the locking member into the correct position.
  • the direction of movement of the locking member is perpendicular to the plane. This arrangement enables all of the clamping force of the locking member to be provided in the direction in which it is most needed, namely against the direction in which the mounting frame would otherwise be liable to fall out of the architectural opening frame.
  • the locking member having movement perpendicular to the plane is provided in a region at the top of the mounting frame.
  • Providing the locking member at the top of the mounting frame may be advantageous, because the holding force provided by the locking member is provided in the location where it is most needed, particularly as many arrangements of coverings are top heavy.
  • the mounting frame comprises a cassette configured to house a retractable covering, wherein a portion of the locking member configured to abut the architectural opening frame is located on top of the cassette.
  • the cassette fulfils a dual function of housing a retractable covering and also providing a surface along which the locking member can move.
  • the direction of movement of the locking member has both a component perpendicular to the plane and a component parallel to the plane.
  • Such an arrangement of locking member may be used to hold a portion of the architectural opening frame to the side of the architectural opening.
  • Such a locking member may help to resist motion of the mounting frame about a vertical axis, further securing the position of the mounting frame within the architectural opening.
  • the locking member for which the direction of movement has a component perpendicular to the plane and a component parallel to the plane is provided in the region at the bottom of the mounting frame.
  • Such a locking member may be used to increase security of the mounting frame within the architectural opening frame.
  • a bottom locking member may be preferable because it is more easily accessible to a user.
  • the at least one locking member is a rigid body which does not substantially deform when clamping the architectural opening frame.
  • a locking member which is a rigid body can exert a stronger clamping force than for example a thin strip like member.
  • a locking member which does not substantially deform on abutting the architectural opening frame may be able to accommodate different sizes and types of architectural opening frames.
  • the locked position of the at least one locking member is variable such that the mounting frame can be used with architectural opening frames with different thicknesses.
  • such a locking member may be utilised with different types and sizes of architectural opening frames.
  • the at least one flange extends around an entire circumference of the mounting frame.
  • Such an arrangement may allow the mounting frame to be secured to the architectural opening frame with fewer movable locking members, because the holding force provided by a single locking member extends over a wider range of the mounting frame, as provided by the flange. Furthermore, such an arrangement may be more visually appealing, and draft resistant.
  • the at least one locking member is movable from the locked position to the unlocked position.
  • the mounting frame may be repeatably mounted and dismounted, for example, according to the weather or season.
  • the at least one actuator is configured to be operated from the side of the mounting frame having the flange.
  • the mounting frame may be mounted from the inside of a building.
  • each respective actuator is provided for each respective locking member.
  • each locking member can be operated independently from the other locking members.
  • only certain locking members may be employed in certain arrangements.
  • different locking members may translate through different distances according to different local shapes and/or thicknesses of architectural opening frame.
  • an outdoor blind comprising the mounting frame of the invention, wherein the at least one flange is configured to abut a surface of the architectural opening frame facing the interior of the building.
  • the mounting frame of the invention may be particularly useful for mounting an outdoor blind. When the at least one flange abuts a surface of the architectural opening frame facing the interior of the building, this allows the mounting frame and outdoor blind to be mounted from inside the building.
  • a method of mounting a mounting frame to an architectural opening frame surrounding an architectural opening comprising: positioning the mounting frame such that at least one flange of the mounting frame abuts the first surface of the architectural opening frame, the at least one flange extending parallel to the plane; and moving at least one locking member from an unlocked position, in which the locking member is spaced apart from the second surface, to a locked position, in which the locking member abuts the second surface of the architectural opening frame such that the architectural opening frame is held between the flange and the locking member; wherein moving the locking member to the locked position comprises moving the locking member in a direction towards a side of the mounting frame having the at least one flange, said direction having at least one component perpendicular to the plane from the side of the mounting frame on the opposite side of the plane to the at least one flange, by operating an actuator associated with the locking member
  • This method may provide all of the advantages discussed above with respect to the mounting frame.
  • positioning the mounting frame comprises inserting the mounting frame within the architectural opening frame from the interior of the building, with the at least one flange abutting a surface of the architectural opening frame facing the interior of the building, and the steps of positioning the mounting frame and operating the actuator are performed by a user located in the building.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a mounting frame 1 installed within an architectural opening frame 2 defining an architectural opening 4.
  • the mounting frame 1 can be configured to mount any type of covering to the architectural opening frame.
  • Many types of coverings such as blinds and screens are known in the art.
  • the architectural opening frame 2 has surfaces 21, 22 on respective sides of the plane P.
  • the plane P is not necessarily coincident with a plane defined by a sheet of glass of a window or door of the architectural opening (when the window or door is in a closed configuration).
  • the plane P lying between surfaces 21 and 22 of the architectural opening frame 2, is offset with respect to the glass of the window 5.
  • first surface 21 faces towards the side of the plane on the right hand side of the drawing, for example towards the inside of a building
  • second surface 22 faces towards the side of the plane on the left hand side of the drawing, for example towards the outside of a building.
  • the first and second surfaces, 21, 22 face away from each other such that the architectural opening frame may be held by respective elements (a locking member and a flange to be described later) abutting each of the first and second surfaces.
  • the mounting frame 1 may have a supporting structure which comprises and/or supports at least one flange, at least one locking member, and at least one actuator, which are described below.
  • the supporting structure of the mounting frame 1 may comprise horizontal upper and lower members and vertical side members configured to surround the opening, for example.
  • the assembly of horizontal and vertical members of the supporting structure is configured to fit within the architectural opening frame.
  • a mounting frame 1 for mounting a covering will be configured to be used in a specific orientation, such that the "top” and “bottom” are defined for a preferred mounting orientation of a given mounting frame.
  • a flange 15 is depicted on either side of the opening across the opening.
  • the at least one flange 15 is configured such that, when the flange 15 (or plurality of flanges) abuts the first surface 21 of the architectural opening frame 2, the mounting frame 1 cannot pass through the architectural opening frame 2.
  • the position of the flange (or flanges) 15 relative to the frame structure of the mounting frame 1 may be fixed. That is, the at least one flange 15 is configured not to move when the mounting frame 1 is in situ within an opening 4.
  • the mounting frame 1 is also provided with at least one locking member 110, 130, which holds a portion of the architectural opening frame 2 in combination with the at least one flange 15.
  • the at least one locking member 110, 130 is moveable from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the locking member is configured to abut the second surface 22 of the architectural opening frame 2. In this way, the architectural opening frame 2 is held between the at least one flange 15 and an associated locking member 110, 130.
  • the locking member 110, 130 In order to be moved into the locked position, the locking member 110, 130 is moveable in a direction towards the at least one flange 15 associated with the locking member 110, 130. This means that the locking member 110, 130 moves towards the second surface 22 of the architectural opening frame 2.
  • the direction of movement into the locked position has at least a component perpendicular to the plane.
  • the locking member is moveable from an unlocked position, in which the locking member does not abut the architectural opening frame, to a locked position in which the locking member abuts the second surface of the architectural opening frame.
  • the rotatable member 120 comprises one of an external thread and an internal thread
  • the associated locking member 110 comprises the other an external thread and an internal thread.
  • the internal thread and external thread engage with one another such that turning the rotatable member 120 about its axis causes linear movement of the associated locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position.
  • An external thread means a threaded portion formed on an outside surface of a member, for example a substantially cylindrical outside surface.
  • An internal thread means a threaded portion formed on an internal surface, such as the inside of a through hole.
  • the movement of the rotatable member 120 may be restricted to rotation about its axis. Movement of the associated locking member 110 is restricted to translation from the unlocked position to the locked position (and optionally the reverse direction, which will be described later). Other movement of the locking member 110 may be prevented by a part of the supporting structure of the mounting frame 1 surrounding the locking member 110.
  • the axis of rotation of the rotatable member 120 is preferably parallel with the direction of movement of the locking member 110.
  • the rotatable member 120 comprises an external thread 121
  • the locking member 110 comprises an internal thread 112.
  • the rotatable member 120 is a threaded bolt.
  • the locking member 110 includes a corresponding nut having the internal thread 112.
  • the locking member 110 could include an internally threaded portion 112 without requiring a separate nut.
  • the locking member body 111 being the portion of the locking member 110 configured to abut the architectural opening frame 2, includes a nut housing portion 113 which houses the nut and restricts its movement such that it cannot move relative to the locking member body 111.
  • the locking member body 111 and the nut 112 move as a unit.
  • the locking member body 111 may be formed as a single-part member with the nut 112 and nut housing portion 113.
  • the projection 140 configured to translate with the locking member 130 can comprise a threaded section 141 that engages with a corresponding threaded section 133 of the locking member, such that rotating the projection 140 secures the locking member in the locked position.
  • Figures 4 and 5 An example of such a mechanism is illustrated in Figures 4 and 5.
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a lower corner of a mounting frame as viewed from the side of the mounting frame having the flange 15.
  • Figure 5 shows an exploded perspective view of the mechanism for moving the locking member 130.
  • the locking member 130 comprises a locking nut 131 having an internal thread 133 corresponding to the thread 141 of the bolt 140.
  • the locking nut 131 is provided with its axis coincident with the axis of the through hole 132 and within the locking member body. The position of the locking nut 131 is fixed relative to the locking member body, such that they move as a unit. Once the locking member is in the locked position, a user rotates the bolt 142, which is engaged with the locking nut 131, to secure the locking member in the locked position.
  • the mounting frame 1 can have a plurality of locking members 110, 130 provided at different locations around the perimeter of the mounting frame.
  • a plurality of locking members 110, 130 can also have different respective directions of movement from the unlocked position to the locked position (and vice versa).
  • the direction of movement of the locking member is entirely perpendicular to the plane P.
  • a locking member which is configured to move towards the flange in a direction perpendicular to the plane may apply a clamping force in the direction it is most needed in order to prevent movement of the mounting frame 1 in a direction perpendicular to the plane P.
  • a locking member having movement perpendicular to the plane is preferably provided in a region at the top of the mounting frame. However, such a locking member could also be provided at the bottom of the mounting frame, or adjacent a side of the mounting frame. It is preferable to provide a locking member (or locking members) having a direction of movement perpendicular to the plane on one side of the mounting frame (such as the top) only. This makes it easier to insert the mounting frame within the architectural opening frame, as will become further apparent when a method of installing the mounting frame is described later.
  • the locking member body is preferably a 3-dimensional solid body rather than a thin strip-like member, which may deform when clamping the architectural opening frame.
  • the locking member 110 illustrated in Figures 2, 3 , 6 and 7 has an elongate form, with its longest dimension parallel to its direction of movement. The shape of the locking member 110 of this arrangement is approximately cuboid with curved upper edges.
  • the surface of the locking member body 111 which is configured to contact the architectural opening frame may be at least partly curved or provided with a rounded edge.
  • the locking member body 111 has a flat base which sits on a surface of the supporting structure, such as the upper surface of the cassette as shown in Figure 6 .
  • the nut housing portion 113 is a protrusion from the base of the locking member body which is configured to extend inside the supporting structure.
  • the locking member 130 shown in Figure 5 also has a cut-out portion at the end configured to abut the architectural opening frame.
  • This cut-out portion is optionally provided if the architectural opening frame has a protruding portion to be accommodated by the shape of the locking member 130.
  • the architectural opening frame may include large window leaves, or a strip of beading, for example weather beads, which are accommodated by the cut-out portion.
  • the mounting frame can have a plurality of locking members 110, 130.
  • a respective actuator 120, 140 is provided for each respective locking member. This allows each locking member to be moved and locked in position independently from all of the other locking members.
  • the mounting frame 1 has two arrangements of locking member 110 and actuator 120 as described with respect to Figures 2, 3 , 6 and 7 , provided at the top of the mounting frame 1 in each corner.
  • the mounting frame 1 also has two arrangements of locking member 130 and actuator 140 as described with respect to Figures 4, 5 , 8 and 9 , provided in each lower corner of the mounting frame.

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EP3569808A2 (de) * 2018-05-16 2019-11-20 Inventex Establishment Rahmensystem für einen insekten-, pollen- oder partikelschutz und insekten-, pollen- oder partikelschutz
CN112523673A (zh) * 2020-12-05 2021-03-19 山东铭泰新型材料有限公司 中碱玻璃纤维纱组件及其制备系统

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EP3569808A2 (de) * 2018-05-16 2019-11-20 Inventex Establishment Rahmensystem für einen insekten-, pollen- oder partikelschutz und insekten-, pollen- oder partikelschutz
CN112523673A (zh) * 2020-12-05 2021-03-19 山东铭泰新型材料有限公司 中碱玻璃纤维纱组件及其制备系统

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