FI116537B - Sealing structure of the glazing system - Google Patents

Abstract

Sealing structure for a glazing system that comprises a fastening profile 4 for fastening glass panes 1 and a guide profile 2 for guide members, wherein said profiles 2, 4 are placed on top of each other, and said guide members, in turn, are arranged to move and fasten to said fastening profile. The sealing structure comprises a first sealing 9 that is fastened to the guide profile 2, and a second sealing 6 that is fastened to the fastening profile 4. Each said sealing 6, 9 comprises a first wall 6a, 9a extending from each profile 2, 4 towards the opposite profile, and a second profile 6b, 9b that is fastened to the first wall and positioned between each profile 2, 4 and the first wall of the opposite sealing, wherein the first walls 6a, 9a are positioned within a distance from each other, thus allowing the deviations of the profiles, wherein also the second walls 6b, 9b are positioned within a distance from each other, thus allowing the changes in the distance between the profiles 2, 4.

Description

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GLAZING SYSTEM SEALING STRUCTURE

The invention relates to a sealing structure for a glazing system according to the preamble of claim 1.

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In new construction and renovation construction, glazing systems according to prior art, called e.g. balcony glazings. The systems typically comprise a top profile and a bottom profile within which are provided 10 necessary guide means between which individual glass panes are hung. The profiles are usually horizontal and fixed to the building structures. The guide means allow the individual glass panes to be opened and closed, usually around a vertical axis of rotation, as well as slidable along the profiles, whereby several glass panes form a vertical stack and the balcony is completely open.

One known balcony glazing is disclosed in Fl Patent 84645. The conductive means comprise a hinge and locking piece for each pane of glass, by means of which the tilted and tilted glass panes 20 are locked together. The glass pane opens and closes on the hinge pin. Another known system for balcony glazing is disclosed in Fl Patent 92517. The lower profile is provided with a longitudinally movable roller which pivots and, at the same time, raises the glazing when it is opened. The top profile also has a roller control: - · ·: 25 ten. The glass panes further comprise profile pieces located at the top and bottom of the glass pane and secured to the guide means.

: ··: There are also seals between the glass pane and the lower profile. the function is to prevent moisture and debris from entering the lower profile, especially when the glass pane is closed.

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Problems in the prior art sealing structures have been observed, particularly due to the permanent or variable position between the glass pane and the lower profile. The problems are due in particular to the installation: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·, eg, the lower profile is not fully retrieved at every point. 35 same horizontal or vertical lines with the glass pane, leaving gaps between the gasket and the glazing, or between the gasket and the lower profile.

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Reliable sealing performance and good shielding performance are difficult to optimize in a situation where the glass panes must be able to open outwards and inwards, the panes move vertically relative to the lower profile, and the distance of the panes from the lower profile varies horizontally.

The object of the invention is to eliminate the problems described above by introducing a new type of sealing structure. The sealing structure 10 according to the invention is set forth in claim 1.

The invention provides particular advantage in the situation where the straight glass panes move on a lower profile which is circular or curved. For example, the balcony edge of a building may be curved, whereby the lower profile may be constructed of straight lower profile sections that are connected to each other at an angle so that the lower profile follows the handrail or the curved or angular shape of the balcony. As the conductive pieces or the like supporting the glass pane move from one section to another, the middle of the glass pane in particular moves far away from the lower profiles, since there is no corresponding angular shape of the glass pane. The distance may be so large that the seal does not pass over the gap formed.

The gap formed by the invention is allowed to be larger than known in the art, or the gaps which are currently uncovered can now be covered by a new sealing structure. Further, the advantage is obtained that the curved structure can be assembled from longer lower profile sections, since the gap can be ·: ··: larger, reducing the work stages and speeding up the installation work. At the same time, the sealing structure according to the invention permits large vertical movements and furthermore the glass pane opens in both directions.

The invention will be further illustrated by the following description: · 'with reference to a preferred embodiment, with reference to the accompanying figure 1, which shows in cross-section the sealing structure, the lower profile, the guide means and the fastener according to the invention. 35 cross sections are perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lower profile.

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When installed, the glazing system usually comprises a plurality of consecutive glass panes 1 which are movable in the X direction, typically horizontal and the direction of the balcony edge or railing. The glass panes 1 are usually rectangular and are set-5 in the X and Y directions, whereby they are vertical and form a closed wall in a row. The Y direction is perpendicular to the X direction and corresponds to the vertical direction. The glass panes 1 can also usually be opened to a position where they are in the Y and Z directions, which is perpendicular to the closed position. The Z-10 is a width direction that is perpendicular to the X and Y directions. In this position, the glass panes 1 can be moved sideways so that they are placed side by side close to each other, whereby they are stored on one side of the balcony or other opening of the building. The conductor profiles, comprising the upper profile (not shown) and the lower profile 2, are positioned in the X-direction X (longitudinal direction) and each comprises the necessary guide means 3 to which the glass panes 1 are fastened both top and bottom via the mounting profile 4.

The lower profile 2 comprises a substantially horizontal (X and Z direction) top surface 5 with a longitudinal slot 7 in the center thereof, which is passed through the guide means 3. Within the lower profile 2 is a space 13 wider than the slot 7 into which the guide means 3 are arranged. The precise operation of the conductive means 3 may vary in a manner known per se and their construction is based on the state of the art. Slit 7 extends along the entire length of the bottom profile 2 "'· 25 in the same width and straight. At some point, the bottom profile 2 also has an opening sideways, usually inward relative to the structure through which the guide means 3 differs from the bottom profile 2,. when the glass pane 1 is opened, the glass pane 1 is usually secured to two guide means 3 which are spaced longitudinally apart ..... 30 When the glass pane 1 is opened, the other guide means 3 act as a seal and remain within the lower profile 2. The guide means 3 are arranged ': ** to extend from the edge of the gap 7 to the edge, so that the movement in the Z-direction "i" caused by the play is minimal. The sidewalls of the lower profile are usually ·: ·: vertical, but their shape may vary, as may the shape of the upper surface 5.

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The bottom profile 2 is typically an extruded aluminum profile having a cross-sectional view at each of its positions. The upper surface 5 is provided with a groove 8 on the side of the lower profile 2 which is located outside and which is affected by the weather conditions. The groove 8 is substantially 5 in the shape of an inverted T. The seal 9, which is substantially L-shaped, also engages the groove 8 via the T-shape 9c. The seal 9 comprises two straight sealing walls 9a and 9b which are substantially perpendicular to one another. The T-shape 9c is perpendicularly fixed to the wall 9b, its opposite end and the opposite side thereof to the wall 9a, 10. The dimensions of the groove 8 and the shape 9c are arranged to substantially correspond to each other, whereby the seal 9 remains in the groove 8 even when subjected to loads in the Z direction. The wall 9b abuts against and abuts the surface 5 over its entire length, and the wall 9a abuts against the guide means 3 and flush with the edge 15 of the slot 7. The wall 9a is oriented towards the attachment profile 4 and its highest point is vertically lower than the profile 4 by an amount substantially corresponding to the thickness 6b of the wall 6b of the seal. The seal 9 extends parallel to the lower profile 2, either as a single piece or assembled from several pieces, and extends, preferably for 20 min, over the entire length of the lower profile 2.

The fastening profile 4 comprises a substantially horizontal lower surface 10, the edge of which, on the inside, has a longitudinal slot 11 which:. The guide means 3 pass through and engage the profile 4. Within the profile 4 there is a space 14 wider than the slots 11, into which the guide means 3 are located. Profile 4 is typically an extruded aluminum profile that is cross-sectional: · · ·: at each of its positions as shown in Figure 1. The bottom surface 10, on the outside edge, is provided with a T-groove 12 on the side of the profile 4 which • * * is outside. The L-seal 6 corresponding to seal 9 engages groove 12 via T-30 shape 6c. The gasket 6 comprises two straight gasket walls I · ... 6a and 6b which are substantially perpendicular to one another. A * shape 6c is fastened perpendicularly to the wall, * 6b, to its opposite end and to the opposite side relative to wall 6a. The dimensions of the groove 12 and the shape: ··: don 6c are substantially matched to one another, whereby: '·. 35, seal 6 remains in groove 12 even when subjected to a Z-direction.

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these loads, and in particular when the seals 6 and 9 are pressed against or overlapping one another by horizontal movement when the glass pane 1 is opened or closed.

The wall 6b is partially positioned against the lower surface 10 and extends horizontally 5 further outwardly than the lower surface 10. This allows it to bend upwards more. The wall 6a is spaced from the wall 9a and the wall 6b is spaced from the wall 9b, whereby the seals 6 and 9 form a square or rectangular sealing structure when aligned with each other, which is normally 10 when the profiles 2 and 4 are parallel and aligned, with the glass panes closed. The end of the wall 6a abuts the beginning of the wall 9b and the end of the wall 9a abuts the beginning of the wall 6b. T-shapes also attach to the upstream end and other walls to the downstream end. The wall 6a is directed towards the lower profile 2 and its lowest point is vertically 15 above the profile 2 by an amount substantially corresponding to the thickness of the wall 6b of the seal 9. Hereby, the end of the wall 6a slides along the wall 9b when the distance of the profiles 2 and 4 varies in the Z direction. The space between the seals is preferably closed so that the insulation is effective, but it is also sufficient for the seal 9 to slide the seal 6 along the pit-20 as well. The walls 6b, 9b may also extend past the walls 6a, 9a.

The walls 6a and 9a are spaced apart in the Z-V, allowing for changes in the distance of the profiles 2 and 4. The differences are due to the rotation or installation of the glass pane 1, whereby the directions 2 and 4 of the profiles 25 occasionally deviate slightly from the X direction. Similarly, walls 6b and 9b are spaced from each other by Y -, 'tt | in the direction in which changes in the relative elevation of the profiles 2, 4 are allowed within certain limits. As the glass pane 1 is opened and rotated, the walls 6a, 9a collide with each other and elastically 30 against each other, thereby simultaneously bending and dodging each other so that: the wall 6a is completely over the wall 9a, to the left in Figure 1. ...: When closing (return movement to the right), the walls collide again and now they each bend in the opposite direction so that they eventually pass one another and return to the position shown in Figure 1. The seals 6, 9 35 are disposed opposite to each other and an X-space 15 is formed between them.: I: The seal 6 extends parallel to the mounting profile 4, either in one piece or several pieces, and preferably extends along the entire profile 4 and glass pane 1. .

The walls 6b and 9b are spaced apart, allowing the profiles 2 and 4 to approach each other vertically so that the walls 6a and 9a are resilient. They can also be spaced apart, whereby two walls 6a and 9a, spaced apart from each other horizontally, effectively prevent, for example, water from entering the interior and into the profile 2. The shape of the ribs 10 may also be substantially J-shaped, 6b are slightly curved. The sealing walls of the seal may also be interconnected by a curved shape. Preferably, the seals are aligned between opposing profiles and are secured to the profiles at opposing corners of the sealing structure. The seals 6, 9 are located adjacent the guide means 3.

The walls 6a and 9a are spaced apart, allowing the profiles 2 and 4 to approach each other horizontally. The walls 6a and 9a eventually abut against each other, but the gap between them 20 remains closed as long as possible as the seals are bent, and the gap is further directed downwards so that water cannot enter the interior. The common Z-width of the gaskets allows for covering and protecting gaps larger than those known in the art.

The seals 6 and 9 are preferably made of rubber or rubber-like material so that they are easily and elastically resiliently deformed to the shape required at each point to achieve sufficient sealing. The other material properties and dimensions of the gaskets 6 and 9 are preferably identical, but their stiffnesses and Dimen-30 sections can be varied as desired. Rigidity. ···. The hinge can also be controlled by a structure, whereby, for example, the sealing wall 6a is able to bypass more in the Y direction because it does not: rest against the lower surface 10. The sealing structure shown may also be applied between the top profile and the fastening profile. Corresponding sealing bar:! ·. Alternatively, the structure can be placed on the inside or on both sides of the glass pane into the lower profile 2, or into the upper profile corresponding to the outer profile 116537 $ 7. Nevertheless, the sealing structure operates in various locations and permits opening and closing of the glass panes.

The invention is not limited to the above preferred embodiment, but may vary according to the appended claims.

Claims (10)

116537 A sealing structure for a glazing system comprising: An X-adjustable mounting profile (4) for mounting glass panes (1) and an X-directional conductor profile (2) for guide means (3), said profiles (2,4) being superimposed in a Y-10 direction perpendicular to X. and the guide means are in turn arranged to move in the X direction and engage with said fixing profile, wherein the sealing structure comprises: 15 first X-directional seals (9) attached to the guide profile (2), characterized in that the sealing structure further comprises : 20 second X-direction seals (6) attached to the mounting profile (4), each of said seals (6, 9) comprising a first wall (6a, 9a) extending from each profile (2, 4); facing the opposite profile, and a second wall (6b, 9b) attached to the first wall and located on each profile (2, 4) and rear - * "·: between the first wall of the second seal, the first walls (6a, 9a) being spaced apart in the Z direction perpendicular to the X and Y-30 directions, thus allowing profiles (2, 4 ) directional deviations from the X-direction, and wherein the second walls (6b, 9b) are also spaced apart in the Y-direction, thus allowing for distance variations between the profiles (2, 4). :! ·. Sealing structure according to Claim 1, characterized in that the conductor profile (2) comprises an X-direction groove (8) which is substantially T-shaped in cross section and to which the first seal (9) is fixed, and the fastening profile (4) comprises an X-direction groove (12) having a substantially T-shaped cross-section and to which the second seal (6) is attached. Sealing structure according to Claim 2, characterized in that the first seal (9) comprises an X-shaped shaped part (9c) having a substantially T-shaped cross-section and located in the groove (8) of the conductor profile (2), and a second seal (9). 6) comprises an X-shaped shaped part (6c) which is substantially T-shaped in cross-section and is seated in a groove in the fastening profile (4). Sealing structure according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first and second seals (6, 9) each comprise 15 in the X-direction, having a substantially L-shaped cross-section. Sealing structure according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first and second seals (6, 9) are disposed opposite to each other, thereby forming a sealing structure of square or rectangular cross-section. • * Sealing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in:. characterized in that the end of the first wall 25 (6a, 9a) of the at least one seal (6, 9) is arranged to slide along the second wall (6b, 9b) of the opposite seal. I # Sealing structure according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the second wall (6b, 9b) is positioned against the profile 30 (2, 4) to which the said gasket (6, 9) is attached. Sealing structure according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the seals (6, 9) are integral and made of an elastic material ': *': 35, 9. Sealing structure according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the first walls (6a, 9a) of the seals (6, 9) are adapted to avoid each other as they approach and collide as the distance of the profiles (2, 4) increases in the Z direction. than the distance between said walls (6a, 9a). Sealing structure according to Claim 9, characterized in that the first walls (6a, 9a) of the seals (6, 9) are arranged to dodge each other as they approach each other and collide when the profiles (2, 4) in the Z direction return less than said the distance between the walls (6a, 9a). • · • · • • »> * * # I · • ·» 116537