ES2790353T3 - Anti-water seepage system for a door frame - Google Patents

Abstract

An anti-water seepage system (1) for a door / window (S), such as a door or a hatch, wherein the door / window (S) comprises a frame (T) with a pair of substantially vertical posts (M) , a leaf (L) that has one side (L1) facing outwards (O) and one side (L2) facing inwards, towards the interior of the room (R) in which it is installed, the leaf (L) has a substantially horizontal lower edge (BINF) with an inner corner (V2) and an outer corner (V1), said system (1) comprises a raised threshold (2) that is adapted to be longitudinally connected to the ground (F) and has a predetermined transverse dimension (I1), wherein said threshold (2) has a telescopic structure and comprises an elongated section having an inner part (21) that can be secured to the ground (F) and an outer part (22) that fits slidingly in said inner part (21) in the transverse direction (Y) to telescopically change the dimension transverse ion (I1) to adapt said threshold (2) to the transverse dimensions of the posts (M) and the leaf (L); characterized in that the system further comprises at least one first spacer (28) that is adapted to be fitted between said inner part (21) and said outer part (22) to change the transverse dimension (I1) of the threshold (2) to a desired value (I2).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Anti-water seepage system for a door frame

Field of the invention

The present invention generally finds application in the field of doors and windows and is particularly related to an anti-water leakage system.

Background of the technique

Systems have been known for a long time to be installed in the door / window leaves, to prevent the infiltration of water between the exterior and interior environments.

These systems are provided in different forms depending on how the doors / windows are to be closed and the position of the windows in relation to the outside environment.

Generally, these systems include a gasket mounted on a raised sill installed on the floor or floor and adapted to abut the lower edge of the sash.

These systems, which are adapted for use on windows and doors that have a frame with vertical posts, must have a gasket whose length matches the width of the sash and have high anti-water sealing properties at the threshold.

However, such systems are not easily installed and the posts often have sizes and shapes that prevent the raised sill from ensuring a continuous seal against water seepage across the entire width of the sheet.

In order to at least partially obviate these drawbacks, anti-leakage systems have been developed, comprising connecting devices that are adapted to attach a raised threshold to the posts of a door / window frame in such a position as to ensure an even sealing effect. in the lower parts of the last. European patent EP3014041 describes an anti-water seepage system comprising a raised threshold having an aluminum section and a corner adapter installed at the bottom of each post and adapted to connect the raised threshold to the door / window frame.

Additionally, the adapter comprises a plurality of sealing gaskets adapted to prevent water seepage between the threshold and the post, an elongated part that is adapted to be connected to the raised threshold and a vertical part whose shape matches the shape of the outer profile post for easy connection to door / window frame.

A first drawback of this arrangement is that the sealing gaskets only partially act on the door / window frame posts and the raised sill, thereby limiting the overall sealing efficiency of the system.

A further drawback is that the sealing gaskets create a barrier against water seepage of water whose height is equivalent to that of the threshold and therefore limited for use with water levels of reduced height.

An additional drawback of this arrangement is that the raised threshold does not have a passage for discharge of condensation water collected in the gap between the lower edge of the leaf and the raised threshold to the outside environment. In order to at least partially obviate these drawbacks, systems have been developed that can drain the water collected between the door / window frame and the leaf.

European patent EP2246513 describes an adapter device for a raised threshold comprising a substantially L-shaped profile with a horizontal part whose shape matches that of the raised threshold and a vertical part for installation on the inner surface of the post.

Additionally, the adapter comprises at least one opening adapted to collect any water seepage and drain it below the raised threshold.

A first drawback of this arrangement is that the raised sill can be fitted to the post of the door / window frame only by means of an adapter that allows drainage of filtered water. This drawback prevents mounting the raised sill on an existing door / window frame.

A further drawback is that the adapter device and the raised threshold can be installed on doors / windows that have predetermined shapes and sizes and therefore cannot be adapted to doors / windows whose shapes and sizes differ from the standard.

Document US 5345722 A describes an anti-water seepage system in a door / window as defined in the preamble of claim 1.

Technical problem

In light of the prior art, the technical problem addressed by the present invention is to provide an anti-water leakage system that can be mounted on types of doors or frames that have different shapes and sizes and can effectively block water seepage and ensure a stable sealing effect over time.

Description of the invention

The object of the present invention is to solve the problem mentioned above, by providing an anti-water leakage system for a door or window that is highly efficient and relatively cost-effective.

A particular object of the present invention is to provide a system as described hereinabove that can be installed and adapted for use with different types of doors and windows, which have different shapes and sizes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a system as described hereinabove that can block seepage even at door / window frame posts.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a device as described hereinabove that can effectively prevent massive seepage of water.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a system as described hereinabove that can drain collected condensation water.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a system as described hereinabove that is robust and simple to use.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system as described hereinabove that does not alter the exterior appearance of the door or window in which it is installed.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a system as described above that has high thermal efficiency.

The objects mentioned above, as well as others that will be explained more clearly later in this specification, are accomplished by an anti-water seepage system for a door / window, such as a door or a hatch, defined in claim 1, wherein the door / window comprises a frame with a pair of substantially vertical posts, a sash having one side facing outward and one side facing the interior of the room in which it is installed, the sash has a substantially horizontal bottom edge with a corner inside and an outside corner.

The system comprises a raised threshold, which is longitudinally connected to the ground and has a predetermined transverse dimension and a drip member adapted to be fixed to the sash at its outer corner, and designed to butt on the raised threshold to transport water to the outside and prevent leakage into the room.

In addition, the raised threshold and a drip member comprise respective mutually facing surfaces with a first longitudinal seal interposed therebetween to provide a seal against leakage and the threshold has a telescopic structure that is adapted to change the transverse dimension. to fit the cross-sectional dimensions of the posts and blade.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are obtained according to the dependent claims.

Brief description of the drawings

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from the detailed description of one or more non-exclusive preferred embodiments of an anti-water leakage system for a door or window, which is described as a non-limiting example with the aid of the attached drawings. , in which:

Figures 1 to 2 are perspective views of the inventive system, installed in the door / window frame;

Figures 3 to 4 are perspective views of the system of Figures 1 and 2 without a door / window frame;

Figure 5 is a sectional view with two respective parts enlarged of the inventive system.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of a detail of the system of Figure 5 in two different operating configurations;

Figure 7 is a sectional top view of the system of the previous figures;

Figures 8A to 8C are sectional side views of three different embodiments of a first detail of the system of the invention;

Figures 9 and 10 are perspective and sectional views of a second detail of the system of the invention.

Detailed Description of a Preferred Exemplary Embodiment

Particularly referring to the figures, an anti-water seepage system is described, generally designated by the numeral 1, for a door / window S. For example, water seepage can be the result of heavy rain on the door / window S or by internal condensation.

The door / window S can be of the door or gate type, made of a waterproof material such as PVC, aluminum or wood treated with waterproof paints.

As best shown in Figures 1 and 2, the door / window S comprises a frame T having a pair of substantially vertical posts M and a leaf L hinged to one of its posts M, to pivot about a substantially vertical axis.

Alternatively, the door / window S may comprise a pair of leaves L, each hinged to the vertical posts M and comprising a respective contact surface that is adapted to seal one panel against the other. The posts M and the sash L each comprise a transverse dimension based on the thickness of the wall of the room R in which the door / window S is installed.

Additionally, the sheet L comprises a side L ¹ facing outwards O, and a side L ² facing inwards towards the interior R of the room and comprises a substantially horizontal lower edge Binf with an outer corner V ¹ and an inner corner V ² .

As best shown in Figure 7, the sheet L and the posts M may comprise a plurality of substantially vertical sealing gaskets G positioned along their lateral edges Blat and facing the sheet L and its respective post M respectively.

Each post M may comprise an auxiliary section A, also known in the art as a "renewal profile" and shown in greater detail in Figures 1 and 2, which has a predetermined width and is adapted to be positioned at the front of the wall to cover defects or damage caused by replacement or renovation of the door or window S.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system 1 comprises a raised threshold 2 located under the leaf L and defining a longitudinal axis X. Furthermore, the threshold 2 is longitudinally connected to the ground F between the posts M. As is known per se, the raised threshold 2 may have a predetermined transverse dimension I ¹ that is adapted to provide stability to the frame T and to block water seepage to the door / window S.

The raised threshold 2 can be coupled to a slip resistant metal section 3 facing into the room R and adapted to improve friction as people walk from room R to the outside O thereof.

Advantageously, the raised threshold 2 may comprise a central part 4 that has a path 5 for draining the filtration of condensed water generated between the sheet L and the threshold 2.

This drainage path 5 may comprise an inlet opening 6 formed in the upper surface 7 of the threshold 2 and a discharge opening 8 formed in the front surface 9 on the same level with the floor F.

Furthermore, the system 1 comprises a drip member 10 which is adapted to be fixed to the sheet L at its outer corner V1, and is designed to abut the raised threshold 2 to transport water to the outside O and prevent seepage to the room R.

The drip member 10 may comprise a substantially V-shaped aluminum section with a substantially horizontal flat inner wall 11 secured to the lower edge of the sheet Binf and a sloping outer wall 12 that contacts the outer side L1 of the sheet L and adapted to transport water.

The flat inner wall 11 of the drip member 10 may comprise a plurality of holes 13 for receiving fastening means 14 for fixing the drip member 10 to the outer corner V ¹ of the sheet L.

Furthermore, the inclined outer wall 12 may comprise, at its lower edge 15 facing the threshold 2, a brush with flexible bristles 16 adapted to block the current directed towards the room R when the leaf L rests on the raised threshold 2.

The sloped outer wall 12 can be formed in different shapes, as shown in Figures 8A to 8C, to facilitate installation of drip member 10 on outer corners Vi of sheets that have different sizes and allow extension towards the raised threshold 2. Additionally, drip member 10 may have a selected longitudinal dimension to entirely cover outer corner V ¹ of the leaf L.

Advantageously, the raised threshold 2 is connected to the ground in a vertically offset position and at a predetermined distance hn from the dripping member 10, as shown in Figure 5.

Furthermore, threshold 2 and drip member 10 comprise respective mutually facing vertical surfaces 17, 18 with a first longitudinal seal interposed therebetween 19 to provide a seal against water seepage when sheet L is in closing position, hitting threshold 2.

The first gasket 19 can be made of a flexible material, selected from the group comprising elastomers or polymeric materials and can have the same length as the sheet L or the pair of sheets to maintain uninterrupted sealing properties against water seepage. .

As shown in Figure 5, the vertical surface 18 of the drip member 10 is rigidly attached to the flat inner wall 11 thereof and is also attached to the lower edge 15 of the sloped outer wall 12 by means of a connecting portion 18 ', which also leans.

Furthermore, the vertical surface 18 facing the threshold 2 faces outward O, and is coplanar with the outer side L ¹ of the sheet L along a substantially vertical plane n.

By this arrangement, when the leaf L is in the closed position, the system 1 can ensure that the door / window S will have a sealing class "9A" by providing peripheral continuity between the door / window S and the raised threshold 2.

In a first embodiment, the drip member 10 may comprise at least one pair of end closure caps 20 interposed between the lateral edge Blat of the sheet L at the outer corner V ¹ and a vertical sealing gasket G of the corresponding post M.

Furthermore, in a second embodiment, it is not shown in the figures, and comprising a door / window S having a pair of leaves L, the drip member 10 may comprise a pair of end closure caps 20 in the opening between the two leaves L.

The closure caps 20 can ensure a continuous peripheral seal against water seepage between the sealing joints G of the posts M and the first longitudinal sealing joint 19 of the threshold 2 by forming an extension of the drip member 10.

According to a peculiar aspect of the invention, the threshold 2 has a telescopic structure that is adapted to change the transverse dimension I ¹ to fit the transverse dimensions of the posts M and the leaf L.

That is, the threshold 2 may comprise an elongated section having an inner portion 21 that can be secured to the floor F and an outer portion 22 that slidably engages on the inner portion 21 in the transverse direction Y to telescopically change the dimension. transverse I ¹ of threshold 2.

The inner part 21 can be made of a plastic material while the outer part 22 can be made of a metallic material, such as aluminum.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the front edge 23 of the outer part 22 may be hollow and protrude from the outer corner V ¹ of the sheet L and comprise the vertical surface 17 with the first seal 19 facing the member. drip 10.

Furthermore, the outer part 22 of the sill 2 may comprise a pair of transverse arms 22 'which are rigidly attached to the front edge and adapted to slideably receive the inner part 21 therein.

The rear edge 24 of the inner part 21 of the raised sill 2 can define a stop surface for the inner corner V ² of the sheet L with the interposition of a second longitudinal seal 25.

By this arrangement, the condensation water generated between the leaf L and the threshold 2 can be blocked by the second longitudinal seal 25 and can flow to the outside O through the drainage path 5 of the raised threshold 2.

Advantageously, the upper surface 7 of the threshold 2 with the inlet opening 6 of the drainage path 5 formed therein corresponds to the upper face 21 'of the inner part 21. Furthermore, the surface 9 of the threshold 2 where the forms the discharge opening 8 corresponds to the front edge 23 of the outer part 22.

The inner part 21 may comprise at least one elongated receptacle 26, to receive a rigid reinforcing member 27 that is adapted to allow the introduction of anchoring means, not shown, to secure the threshold 2 to the floor F and prevent unwanted deformations of the last.

As shown in figure 6, system 1 comprises at least a first spacer 28 which is adapted to be nested between the inner part 21 and the outer part 22 to telescopically change the transverse dimension I ¹ of the threshold 2 to a desired value I ² .

The first spacer 28 may comprise a substantially continuous end portion 29 that is designed to abut an inner face 30 of the leading edge 23 of the outer portion 22, with a plurality of transverse extremities 31 extending therefrom to abut the edge. facing 32 of the inner part 21.

Advantageously, the first spacer 28 may have a predetermined transverse width I ³ , and can be selected from a plurality of first spacers 28 having different transverse widths I ³ to establish the desired value L ² of the transverse dimension of the raised threshold 2.

By this arrangement, the raised threshold 2 will be configured to extend transversely upon inserting the first spacer 28 and to have a transverse dimension I ² that is greater than the predetermined dimension I ¹ by a value corresponding to the transverse width I ³ selected from the different widths.

That is, the different transverse widths I ³ of the first spacers 28 depend on the transverse dimensions of their transverse extremities 31, while the size of the end portion 29 remains constant.

These transverse extremities 31 can allow the raised threshold 2 to discreetly cover all possible transverse dimensions of the posts M and transverse widths between the inner corner V ² and the outer corner V ¹ of the leaves L, or at least an interval from a minimum of 70mm to a maximum of 90mm.

Conveniently, a plurality of first spacers 28 having the same transverse width I ³ can be simultaneously received at the outer portion 22.

Additionally, a second spacer 33 may be provided, which is adapted to fit in the drip member 10 between the outer corner V ¹ of the lower edge Binf of the sheet L and the flat inner wall 11 to change the predetermined distance h ¹ to a desired distance h ² .

That is, the second spacer 33 may comprise a flat portion 34 that contacts the flat inner wall 11 of the drip member 10 and has a plurality of substantially vertical extremities 35 extending therefrom, abutting against the outer corner V ¹ of sheet L.

Advantageously, the second spacer 33 can have a predetermined height h ³ and can be selected from a plurality of second spacers 33 having different heights h3, to selectively adjust the predetermined distance hn between the threshold 2 and the drip member 10. Particularly, Each second spacer 33 may have vertical tabs 35 that have different heights.

The second spacers 33 may comprise one or more fixing holes 36 for receiving the clamping means 14 which fixes the drip member 10 to the sheet L, so that it can be stably positioned therein.

Additionally, the drip member 10 may comprise a third longitudinal seal 37 interposed between the sloping wall 12 and the outer side L ¹ of the sheet L to further block leakage.

Any water condensation seepage formed between the sheet L and the raised sill 2 can be blocked by a fourth longitudinal seal 38 interposed between the flat inner wall 11 of the drip member 10 and the lower edge Binf of the sheet L.

It will be appreciated that the position of the drip member 10 relative to the outer portion 22 of the threshold 2, due to the interposition of the second spacer 33, and the position of the inner portion 21 of the threshold 2 relative to the inner corner V ² of the sheet L due to interposition of the first spacer 28 is essentially to entirely block the seepage of water to the door / window S.

The first 28 and second 33 spacers can be made of a rigid plastic material or can be selected from the group comprising low elasticity rubbers that have a high coefficient of coating friction.

Preferably, the system 1 may comprise a pair of substantially prismatic blocks 39 laid in the end zones 40 of the raised threshold 2 and installed at the bottom of the bases of the posts M.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, these blocks 39 may have a peripheral shape that matches the shape of the M post and a bottom surface 41 that is adapted to interact in a sealed manner with the raised threshold 2 and with the M posts to prevent water seepage between them.

The bottom surface 41 of each block 39 may have a shape that substantially matches the shape of the top surface 7 of the raised sill 2 and a substantially flat top surface 42 that contacts at the base of the posts M.

That is, each of the prismatic blocks 39 may comprise a substantially rectangular side plate 43 and a side seal 44 to facilitate connection thereof to post M by means of appropriate locking means 45.

Each prismatic block 39 can be coupled to a vent element 46 having a substantially Z-shaped cross section and adapted to be mounted on the post M on the front surface 9 of the sill 2. Additionally, a compensation member may be provided 47, as best shown in Figures 1 to 4, for each prismatic block 39, which is fixed in a transverse position relative to block 39 and under auxiliary section A of post M.

The compensation member 47 will be adapted to block the wall clearance between the lower edge of the auxiliary section A and the threshold 2 and may have dimensions adjustable to fit the width of the auxiliary section A. From the foregoing it will be appreciated that The system of the invention meets the intended objects and particularly provides effective anti-water seepage properties, can be installed in a plurality of doors and windows and provides effective anti-water leakage properties while ensuring a stable sealing effect over time.

Industrial applicability

The present invention may find application in industry, because it can be produced on an industrial scale in factories for the production of sealing elements for doors and windows and can be used for various applications, e.g. ex. for commercial, industrial and private purposes.

Claims (12)

1. An anti-water infiltration system (1) for a door / window (S), such as a door or a hatch, wherein the door / window (S) comprises a frame (T) with a pair of substantially vertical posts ( M), a leaf (L) that has one side (L ¹ ) facing outwards (O) and one side (L ² ) facing inwards, towards the interior of the room (R) in which it is installed, the leaf (L) has a substantially horizontal lower edge (B ^inf ) with an inner corner (V ² ) and an outer corner (V ¹ ), said system (1) comprises a raised threshold (2) that is adapted to be longitudinally connected to the floor (F) and has a predetermined transverse dimension (I ¹ ), wherein said threshold (2) has a telescopic structure and comprises an elongated section that has an inner part (21) that can be secured to the floor (F) and a outer part (22) that slidably engages said inner part (21) in the transverse direction (Y) to change telescopicm between the transverse dimension (I ¹ ) to adapt said threshold (2) to the transverse dimensions of the posts (M) and the leaf (L); characterized in that the system further comprises at least one first spacer (28) that is adapted to be fitted between said inner part (21) and said outer part (22) to change the transverse dimension (I ¹ ) of the threshold (2) to a desired value (I ² ). System according to claim 1, characterized in that the front edge (23) of said outer part (22) is hollow and protrudes from the outer corner (V ¹ ) of the sheet (L), the rear edge (24) of said inner part (21) defining a stop surface for the inner corner (V2) of the sheet (L) with the interposition of a second longitudinal sealing gasket (25). System according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one first spacer (28) comprises a substantially continuous end portion (29) that is designed to abut an inner face (30) of the front edge (23) of said portion exterior (22), with a plurality of transverse extremities (31) extending therefrom to abut the facing edge (32) of said interior portion (21), said first spacer (28) has a predetermined transverse width (I ³ ). System according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one first spacer (28) is selected from a plurality of first spacers (28) having different transverse widths (I ³ ) to establish said desired value (I ² ) of the transverse dimension of the threshold (2). System according to claim 1, characterized in that the system further comprises a drip member (10) that is adapted to be fixed to the sheet (L) at its outer corner (V ¹ ), and is designed to abut said High threshold (2) to transport water outside (O) and prevent leakage into the room (R). System according to claim 5, characterized in that said raised threshold (2) and said drip member (10) comprise respective mutually facing surfaces (17, 18) with a first longitudinal seal (19) interposed therebetween to provide a seal against seepage. System according to claim 5, characterized in that said drip member (10) comprises an aluminum section with a flat inner wall (11) and an inclined outer wall (12) to transport water, a third longitudinal sealing joint ( 37) which is interposed between said inclined wall (12) and the outer side (L ¹ ) of the sheet (L). System according to claim 5, characterized in that said threshold (2) is adapted to be connected to the ground (F) in a vertically displaced position and at a predetermined distance (hn) from said drip member (10), is provided to the minus a second spacer (33), which is designed to be fitted in said drip member (10) between the outer corner (V1) of the lower edge (B ^inf ) of the sheet (L) and said flat inner wall (11) of said drip member (10) to adjust said predetermined distance (h1). System according to claim 8, characterized in that said at least one second spacer (33) comprises a flat part (34) that contacts the flat inner wall (11) of said drip member (10) and has a plurality of substantially vertical limbs (35) extending therefrom to abut against the outer corner (V ¹ ) of the blade (L), said second spacer (33) having a predetermined height (ha). 10. System according to claim 8, characterized in that said at least one second spacer (33) is selected from a plurality of second spacers (33) having different heights (h ³ ) to selectively change said predetermined distance (hn). System according to claim 1, characterized in that the system further comprises a pair of substantially prismatic blocks (39) placed in the extreme zones (40) of said raised threshold (2) under the bases of the posts (M), said blocks (39) having a bottom surface (41) that is adapted to interact in a sealed manner with said raised sill (2) and said posts (M) to block water seepage therebetween. System according to claim 11, characterized in that each of said prismatic blocks (39) is coupled to a vent element (46) having a substantially Z-shaped cross section and is adapted to be mounted on the post ( M) on the front surface (9) of said threshold (2).