GB2054713A - Frame Assembly - Google Patents

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GB2054713A
GB2054713A GB7924443A GB7924443A GB2054713A GB 2054713 A GB2054713 A GB 2054713A GB 7924443 A GB7924443 A GB 7924443A GB 7924443 A GB7924443 A GB 7924443A GB 2054713 A GB2054713 A GB 2054713A
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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
    • 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
    • E06B3/96—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
    • E06B3/964—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connection pieces, e.g. T-connection pieces
    • E06B3/9642—Butt type joints with at least one frame member cut off square; T-shape joints
    • 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
    • E06B3/96—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
    • E06B3/964—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connection pieces, e.g. T-connection pieces
    • E06B3/9649—Tie rods spanning the whole width or height of the frame; Straps encircling the frame

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Abstract

A frame, for instance a frame for a glazed door has upright side members (1) of extruded aluminium alloy each formed with a channel (2) retaining cleats (7) the inner ends of which interfit in the open ends of the frame cross-members such as (10). The cleats are adapted to be slid in the channels to the required positions and then rotated into fixed engagement therewith. A tie bar (12) is secured between the cleats supporting the upper and lowermost cross members to secure the assembly. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Frame Assembly This invention relates to a frame assembly and more particularly to glazing frames for doors and the like.
The conventional method of assembly consists in cutting metal or plastics sections to length providing the components of the frame, and joining the components with right-angled corner brackets. The brackets and frame components are provided with aligned drillings to receive fixing means such as screws, rivets or bolts and subsequently the assembled frame is glazed with one or more glazing panes.
By means of this invention the assembly of a frame from its component parts may be facilitated without the use of fixing screws, rivets and the like. Advantageously the frame may also be assembled around one or more glazing panes so that a subsequent glazing operation is not required.
In one aspect this invention consists in a rectangular frame assembly including two spaced side members and two cross members extending therebetween, the inner edges of the side members each being provided with a channel, into which fits an end portion of a cleat having transversely extending lugs cooperable with inwardly directed lips formed on the opposite side walls of the channel, the outer end portion of the cleat being slideable in the channel and rotatable into fixed engagement with the end wall thereof, the inner end portion of the engaged cleat being interfittingly received within an open end of a cross member and retained therein by tensioning means disposed within the cross member.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, one embodiment will now be described, by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a partially cut-away side elevation of a corner portion of a door frame, Figure 2 is a fragmentary view of part of the frame corner of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of a partially assembled glazed door.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the side member (1) is a hollow extruded aluminium alloy section, the inner edge being formed with a channel (2) having inwardly directed lips (3) and (4) on the opposite side walls and longitudinal grooves (5) and (6) formed in the end wall of the channel. A cleat (7) has an outer end portion formed by tongues (8) having chamfered edges (8a) (Figure 1) and drillings which bear a stainless steel pin (9) the ends of which transversely project from the surfaces of tongues (8). The inner end portion of the cleat (7) is in the form of an open box section which is adapted to fit into the open end of a cross member (10). The transverse wall (11) of this box section is provided with a drilling through which passes the end of a threaded tie bar (12) carrying a nut (13).
To assemble the door frame as illustrated in Figure 3, the side members (1) and (14) are each fitted with three cleats. To insert one cleat (7), it is first rotated so that the chamfered edge (8a) is approximately parallel to rear wall of the channel (2), into the open end of which it may then be fitted, slid into the required position, and finally rotated to engage tongues (8) in the grooves (5) and (6). In this position the ends of the pin (9) engage the lips (3) and (4) thus preventing further rotation of the cleat (7), the inner end portion of which then extends perpendicularly from the side member (1). With three cleats in position on each side member, cross members (10), (15) and (16) with glazing (17), are fitted thereto.The upper and lower cross members (16) and (10) have open outer edges, providing access for the fitting and tensioning of a tie bar (12) between the two cleats supporting each cross member. Nuts (13) provided on each end of tie bar (12) are tightened to force the cleats inwardly and the side member into fixed engagement with the cross members to provide a complete door frame assembly.
Claims
1. A rectangular frame assembly including two spaced side members and two cross members extending therebetween, the inner edges of the side members each being provided with a channel into which fits an end portion of a cleat having transversely extending lugs cooperable with inwardly directed lips formed on the opposite side walls of the channels, the outer end portion of the cleat being slidable in the channel and rotatable into fixed engagement with the end wall thereof, the inner end portion of the engaged cleat being interfittingly received within an open end of a cross member and retained therein by tensioning means disposed within the cross memmber.
2. A frame as claimed in CLaim 1 wherein the inner end portion of the cleat is an open box shaped member and the outer end portion consists of two extending tongues the end of which are cooperable with grooves formed in the end wall of the channel.
3. A frame as claimed in Claims 1 or 2 wherein each pair of cleats supporting the upper and lower cross members are tensioned by means of a threaded tie bar extending there between.
4. A rectangular frame assembly substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Frame Assembly This invention relates to a frame assembly and more particularly to glazing frames for doors and the like. The conventional method of assembly consists in cutting metal or plastics sections to length providing the components of the frame, and joining the components with right-angled corner brackets. The brackets and frame components are provided with aligned drillings to receive fixing means such as screws, rivets or bolts and subsequently the assembled frame is glazed with one or more glazing panes. By means of this invention the assembly of a frame from its component parts may be facilitated without the use of fixing screws, rivets and the like. Advantageously the frame may also be assembled around one or more glazing panes so that a subsequent glazing operation is not required. In one aspect this invention consists in a rectangular frame assembly including two spaced side members and two cross members extending therebetween, the inner edges of the side members each being provided with a channel, into which fits an end portion of a cleat having transversely extending lugs cooperable with inwardly directed lips formed on the opposite side walls of the channel, the outer end portion of the cleat being slideable in the channel and rotatable into fixed engagement with the end wall thereof, the inner end portion of the engaged cleat being interfittingly received within an open end of a cross member and retained therein by tensioning means disposed within the cross member. In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, one embodiment will now be described, by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a partially cut-away side elevation of a corner portion of a door frame, Figure 2 is a fragmentary view of part of the frame corner of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of a partially assembled glazed door. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the side member (1) is a hollow extruded aluminium alloy section, the inner edge being formed with a channel (2) having inwardly directed lips (3) and (4) on the opposite side walls and longitudinal grooves (5) and (6) formed in the end wall of the channel. A cleat (7) has an outer end portion formed by tongues (8) having chamfered edges (8a) (Figure 1) and drillings which bear a stainless steel pin (9) the ends of which transversely project from the surfaces of tongues (8). The inner end portion of the cleat (7) is in the form of an open box section which is adapted to fit into the open end of a cross member (10). The transverse wall (11) of this box section is provided with a drilling through which passes the end of a threaded tie bar (12) carrying a nut (13). To assemble the door frame as illustrated in Figure 3, the side members (1) and (14) are each fitted with three cleats. To insert one cleat (7), it is first rotated so that the chamfered edge (8a) is approximately parallel to rear wall of the channel (2), into the open end of which it may then be fitted, slid into the required position, and finally rotated to engage tongues (8) in the grooves (5) and (6). In this position the ends of the pin (9) engage the lips (3) and (4) thus preventing further rotation of the cleat (7), the inner end portion of which then extends perpendicularly from the side member (1). With three cleats in position on each side member, cross members (10), (15) and (16) with glazing (17), are fitted thereto.The upper and lower cross members (16) and (10) have open outer edges, providing access for the fitting and tensioning of a tie bar (12) between the two cleats supporting each cross member. Nuts (13) provided on each end of tie bar (12) are tightened to force the cleats inwardly and the side member into fixed engagement with the cross members to provide a complete door frame assembly. Claims
1. A rectangular frame assembly including two spaced side members and two cross members extending therebetween, the inner edges of the side members each being provided with a channel into which fits an end portion of a cleat having transversely extending lugs cooperable with inwardly directed lips formed on the opposite side walls of the channels, the outer end portion of the cleat being slidable in the channel and rotatable into fixed engagement with the end wall thereof, the inner end portion of the engaged cleat being interfittingly received within an open end of a cross member and retained therein by tensioning means disposed within the cross memmber.
2. A frame as claimed in CLaim 1 wherein the inner end portion of the cleat is an open box shaped member and the outer end portion consists of two extending tongues the end of which are cooperable with grooves formed in the end wall of the channel.
3. A frame as claimed in Claims 1 or 2 wherein each pair of cleats supporting the upper and lower cross members are tensioned by means of a threaded tie bar extending there between.
4. A rectangular frame assembly substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2321270A (en) * 1997-01-16 1998-07-22 Kawneer Co Door corner joint with force transfer block
EP0931901A3 (en) * 1998-01-12 2000-07-26 H.S. Hansens Fabrikker A/S A frame construction such as a window frame, a facade construction or the like
WO2007102177A1 (en) * 2006-03-09 2007-09-13 Goppion S.P.A. Large wize openable door for display cases

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2321270A (en) * 1997-01-16 1998-07-22 Kawneer Co Door corner joint with force transfer block
GB2321270B (en) * 1997-01-16 2000-12-13 Kawneer Co Door corner joint with force transfer block
EP0931901A3 (en) * 1998-01-12 2000-07-26 H.S. Hansens Fabrikker A/S A frame construction such as a window frame, a facade construction or the like
WO2007102177A1 (en) * 2006-03-09 2007-09-13 Goppion S.P.A. Large wize openable door for display cases

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