Classifications

• • 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
  • E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
  • E06B1/04—Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
  • E06B1/26—Frames of plastics
• • 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
  • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
  • E06B3/04—Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
  • E06B3/06—Single frames
  • E06B3/08—Constructions depending on the use of specified materials
  • E06B3/10—Constructions depending on the use of specified materials of wood
• • 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
  • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
  • E06B3/30—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
  • E06B3/308—Wing frames covered on the outside by a rigidly-mounted outer frame
• • 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
  • E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
  • E06B1/04—Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
  • E06B1/34—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
• • 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
  • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
  • E06B3/30—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
  • E06B3/301—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes consisting of prefabricated profiled members or glass
  • E06B3/302—Covering wooden frames with metal or plastic profiled members
• • 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
  • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
  • E06B3/30—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
  • E06B3/301—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes consisting of prefabricated profiled members or glass
  • E06B3/306—Covering plastic frames with metal or plastic profiled members

Definitions

• the present patent application for industrial invention relates to a window/door frame comprising a newly developed fixed frame.
• the present patent application relates to a window frame or to a French door frame.
• window frames and French door frames are necessary in a building to provide lighting, ventilation, and thermal/acoustic insulation.
• a conventional window/door frame comprises:
• the fixed frame is suitable for being fixed to the wall, either directly or indirectly with the interposition of a counter frame that is anchored to the sides of the opening in the wall by means of anchoring plates.
• the fixed frame is fixed to the counter frame, then the leaf is movably connected to the fixed frame, and finally the counter frame is concealed by means of special framing strips.
• the frame of the leaf has the same dimensions or slightly smaller dimensions in width and height than the fixed frame.
• wood may be easily damaged because of the exposure to weather agents, even if treated with special protective chemicals.
• the wooden strips of the fixed frame must be dimensioned to withstand the stress impressed on them by the leaf every time the leaf is closed and stopped against the fixed frame.
• the strips of the fixed frame have a high cross-section (both in depth and height) so that they are massive and strong.
• said strips significantly reduce the width of the opening and consequently represent a constraint for the width of the leaf and of the transparent pane supported by the leaf.
• a reduced width of the opening (defined by the fixed frame) and a reduced width of the transparent pane (supported by the leaf) adversely affect the amount of light that enters the building when the window is either open or closed.
• a further purpose of the present invention is to devise a window frame that is simple and inexpensive to make.
• the window frame according to the invention is defined by claim 1.
• the frame (100) comprises a fixed frame (TF) suitable for being arranged in an opening of a wall (M) and fixed directly or indirectly with the interposition of a counter frame that is anchored to the sides of the opening in the wall by means of anchoring plates.
• the frame (100) comprises a leaf (A) movably connected to the fixed frame (TF) by means of hinges.
• the leaf (A) comprises a wooden frame (TA) that supports at least one transparent pane (LA).
• the window frame (100) may comprise two leaves or multiple leaves (A).
• the leaf (A) has a side-by-side spaced pair of transparent panes (LA) that are parallel to each other and are supported by the window frame (TA).
• the leaf (A) had only one transparent pane (LA) or more than two transparent panes (LA) parallel to each other.
• the fixed frame (TF) comprises four elements (2) joined at right angle, namely, two transoms, a lower transom and an upper transom, and two side posts.
• each element (2) of the fixed frame (TF) comprises a supporting profile (3) of a bio-composite material comprising resin and natural fibers.
• the resin of the bio-composite material used for the supporting profile (3) comprises polyvinyl chloride, whereas said natural fibers of the bio-composite material used for the supporting profile (3) comprise rice husk.
• the bio-composite material used for the supporting profile (3) is known by the trade name of Resysta ® .
• Resysta ® Such material, which is known by the trade name of Resysta ® , comes in the form of strips that have the same tactile and aesthetic sensations as real wood and can be machined with the traditional woodworking machines.
• Resysta ® strips are easy to maintain and are more durable than real wood due to their resistance to water as well as to ultraviolet rays.
• Resysta ® strips can be sawn, screwed, nailed, stapled and glued with multiple types of adhesives.
• the bio-composite material used to make the supporting profile (3) has the following technical characteristics:
• the supporting profile (3) when seen in cross-section, has an L-shape with a first wing (31) orthogonal to the plane (Q-Q) (shown in Fig. 2 ) whereon the opening of the wall lies, and a second wing (32) orthogonal to the first wing (31).
• the supporting profile (3) with L-shape defines a seat (30) facing the interior of the building and suitable for accommodating the frame (TA) of the leaf (A).
• the first wing (31) has a first face (311) facing the opening, a second face (312) opposite said first face (312), and an end face (310) facing the interior of the building.
• the second face (312) of the first wing (31) of the supporting profile (3) is directed towards a perimeter edge of the wall that defines the opening or towards a counter frame if the supporting profile (3) is part of the upper transom or of the side posts of the fixed frame (TF), or is directed towards an interior sill if the supporting profile (3) is part of the lower transom of the fixed frame (TF).
• the second wing (32) has a first face (321) facing the interior of the building, a second face (322) facing the exterior of the building, and an end section (320).
• the first wing (31) of the supporting profile (3) has a longitudinal channel (S2) formed on the first face (311) of the first wing (31) and suitable for accommodating an intermediate seal (G2) with a lip (G20) that is substantially orthogonal to the first face (311) of the first wing (31) and against which the frame (TA) of the leaf (A) rests when the leaf (A) is closed.
• the first wing (31) of the supporting profile (3) has attachment seats (38) formed on the second face (312) having a C-shaped cross-section.
• an L-shaped profile (P) can be coupled to said attachment seats (38) comprising:
• profiles (P) can be coupled to the attachment seat (38) of the supporting profile (3) when the supporting profile (3) is part of a post or of an upper transom of the fixed frame (TF).
• the lower transom of the fixed frame (TF) is usually positioned on a sill, and therefore such a profile (P) could not be applied.
• the second branch (P2) is attached to the wall or to a counter frame by means of screws (Vx).
• the second branch (P2) comprises hooks (P20) that protrude frontally from the second branch (P2) to be attached to a strip (N).
• a plasterboard panel (U) is suitable for being applied in front of the second branch (P2).
• the profile (P) comprises a lateral element (P3) that projects in front of the second branch (P2) in coplanar direction to the first branch (P1) and a rib (P4) that projects in front of the second branch (P2) parallel to the lateral element (P3) and against which a perimeter edge (U1) of the plasterboard panel (U) is suitable for abutting.
• the rib (P4) and the lateral element (P3) define a cavity (Pi) wherein an edge of a conventional joint-covering mesh (R) is suitable for being inserted.
• the joint-covering mesh (R), the front face of the plasterboard panel (U) and the cavity (Pi) are all concealed by a layer of filler (J).
• Figs. 2A and 2B can be used to make windows flush with the wall.
• the plasterboard panel (U) may have such a thickness that the face facing the interior of the building is flush with the interior of the leaf when the leaf is closed. This makes the frame (100) extremely pleasant to see, and the presence of the fixed frame (TF) is no longer perceived from the interior of the building.
• the supporting profile (3) comprises longitudinal ducts (3c) that extend for the entire length of the supporting profile (3) and lighten the supporting profile (3).
• Said longitudinal ducts (3c) can be filled with an insulating material.
• each element (2) of the fixed frame (TF) comprises a covering profile (4) of metal material connected to the supporting profile (3) to cover a face of the supporting profile (3) facing the exterior of the building.
• the covering profile (4) covers the external face (322) of the second wing (32) facing the exterior of the building.
• said metal material used for the covering profile (3) is aluminum.
• the covering profile (4) comprises an end portion (41) surmounting the end section (320) of the second wing (32) of the supporting profile (3) and comprising a C-shaped longitudinal seat (S1) facing the interior of the building and suitable for accommodating a stop seal (G1) against which the frame (TA) of the leaf (A) is suitable for resting when the leaf (A) is closed.
• the covering profile (4) is connected to the supporting profile (3) by means of coupling means. More precisely, retaining teeth (61, 62) and respective retaining seats (71, 72) are formed on the supporting profile (3) and on the covering profile (4) and are coupled with each other and are suitable for fixing the covering profile (4) to the supporting profile (3).
• the wooden frame (TA) comprises four wooden strips (1) joined at right angle to each other to form the frame that perimetrally supports the at least one transparent pane (LA).
• each wooden strip (1) has an essentially L-shape with a first wing (11) orthogonal to the at least one pane (LA) and a second wing (12) parallel to the at least one pane (LA).
• the first wing (11) of the wooden strip (1) comprises a first face (111) facing the interior of the leaf (TA), a second face (112) opposite said first face (111) and a front face (110) suitable for facing the exterior of the building.
• the second wing (12) of the wooden strip (1) comprises a first face (121) suitable for facing the exterior of the building, a second face (122) suitable for facing the opposite direction, and an end face (120) facing the exterior of the leaf (TA).
• a stop gasket (G3) is arranged in a seat (S3) formed on the first face (121) of the second wing (12) near the end face (120).
• the stop gasket (G3) is suitable for abutting against the end face (310) of the first wing (31) when the leaf (A) is closed.
• the wooden strip (1) comprises a notch (14) suitable for accommodating a perimeter edge of the at least one transparent pane (LA).
• the notch (14) is formed between the first face (111) and the front face (110) of the first wing (11).
• the frame (TA) of the leaf (A) comprises a pane-stopper profile (5) attached to the front face (110) of the first wing (11) of the wooden strip (1), which comprises a first portion (51) covering the front face (110) of the first wing (11) of the wooden strip (1), and a second portion (52) disposed in front of the notch (14) and comprising a C-shaped seat (S4) for a gasket (G4) that is pressed against the at least one pane (LA).
• pane-stopper profile (5) is suitable for abutting against said stop seal (G1) when the leaf (A) is closed.
• the frame (TA) comprises attachment means (9) that attach the first portion (51) of the pane-stopper profile (5) to the front face (110) of the first wing (11) of the wooden strip (1).
• the attachment means (9) comprise a plate (91) attached to the front face (110) of the first wing (11) of the wooden strip (1) and from which a plurality of mushroom-shaped pegs or one longitudinal rib with mushroom-shaped cross-section protrudes.
• the mushroom configuration comprises a stem and an enlarged ending head (90) inserted in a C-shaped seat (50) of the first portion (51) of the pane-stopper profile (5).
• the fixed frame (TF) provided with the supporting profiles (3) of biocompatible material that imitates the wood (Resysta ® ) is characterized by:

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