GB2387856A

GB2387856A - Primary elongate frame member for partitioning system

Info

Publication number: GB2387856A
Application number: GB0209194A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Lee Arnold Roth
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-04-23
Filing date: 2002-04-23
Publication date: 2003-10-29
Anticipated expiration: 2022-04-23
Also published as: GB0209194D0; GB2387856B

Abstract

A hollow primary elongate member A for a partitioning system has a cross-section based on a notional rectangle a, b, c, d,, the short side a-b departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a recess 105 which provides a support surface 106, and the short side d-b departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a double recess 109 providing two support surfaces 110, 112. The specification discloses a number of arrangements in which elongate members according to the invention are used to form partitions with and without doors.

Description

SPECIFICATION

PARTITIONING SYSTEMS

Description

Technical Field

The invention relates to partitioning systems having primary and secondary elongate members which together form the vertical and horizontal components of a structure of a building, the areas between these components being filled with panels of opaque or transparent material, thereby forming partitions. Such partitions are used as windows andfor walls to separate, for example, rooms and corridors within a building, or to separate the interior of a shop or other building from the outside. Accordingly in this specification the terms 'partition' and 'partitioning system' are to be interpreted

broadly as embracing all such aspects.

In this specification the words 'horizontal' and 'vertical' are used merely as relative

directions the one to the other, and are not intended to indicate directions in real space. Disclosure of the Invention.

According to one aspect of the invention a hollow primary elongate member for a partitioning system has a cross-section based on a notional rectangle, a first short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a recess which provides a support surface, the opposite short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a double recess which provides two support surfaces at different levels.

According to a further aspect of the invention a hollow primary elongate member for a partitioning system has a cross-section based on a notional rectangle, a first short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a recess which provides a support surface, the opposite short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a double recess which provides two support surfaces at different levels, the long sides at one end having extensions beyond the notional rectangle which provide recesses for the reception of flexible gaskets, and the long sides at the other end also having extensions beyond the notional rectangle.

Other aspects of the invention will become apparent in progressing through the specification.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure IA represents a partition of five sections in elevation Figures IB represents the partition of Figure IA in plan Figure I C represents a modification of Figure 1 A Figure ID represents a further modification of Figure 1A.

Figure 2 represents a plurality of cross-sections of elongate members and other elements used in the formation of partitions according to the invention.

Figures 3-16 represent various arrangements using the elements of Figure 2.

Figures 17-21 represent cross-sections at various places in the sections of Figures 1A, IC and ID Features of the invention Figure 1 A shows a partition 2 of five sections of which the outer sections 4, 6, 8, 10, are fixed. The centre section comprises a short door 12 and a transom window 14.

As shown the panels in these sections are glass, but it will be clear that these panels may be of an opaque material.

Figure 1 B shows a plan view of the partition.

Figure 1 C shows a similar partition wherein a door 1 2A extends the full height of the partition, this door not having a frame.

Figure 1 D shows a similar partition which does have a frame for the door 1 2A The Figures lA-lD show reference numerals F3, F4, etc. These terms are short for Figure 3, Figure 4, etc., and their lead lines indicate cross-sections in the Figures 1A to 1 D which are shown in the Figures 3, 4 etc. Hence, for example, the cross-section shown in Figure 5 is that indicated by the lead-line F5 in Figure 1 C. Figure 2 shows a number of cross-sections A, B. C, D, etc., appropriate to elements involved in various arrangements of the invention.

In Figure 2 reference A refers to a cross-section of a hollow primary elongate member based on a notional rectangle a, b, c, d, shown where necessary in phantom.

The member A provides a hollow through bore 102. As shown the upper short side 104 is developed to form a recess 105 which provides a shallow support surface 106.

The opposite short side 108 is developed into a double recess 109 which provides a medium depth support surface 110 and a deep support surface 112.

It will be noted that the long sides a-d and b-c of the notional rectangle are extended beyond the notional rectangle and provide at the lower ends portions defining recesses 1 16 for the reception of flexible gaskets K. These long sides are also extended at upper ends where they are formed to provide abutment surfaces 1 17 and recesses 1 18.

The recesses 118 may receive the edges of a transverse plate which may be used to fasten the member A to a parallel surface, e.g., a ceiling.

It will be appreciated that cross-section A can be shortened by bringing the surfaces 106 and 112 closer together. The extreme case is shown in cross-section A1. As shown here the single through-bore 102 is eliminated, but two through-bores 114 are provided..Cross-sections A and A1 disclose recesses 1 16 for the reception of gaskets shown as K. Other elements disclose similar recesses.

References C and D indicate further primary elongate members of generally L-

shaped cross-section. The references B. G. H. I, P and Q apply to secondary elongate members. Reference E shows an alignment member. Reference F indicates a clip of known type. Reference J shows a filling member. References K and M show gaskets.

Reference N shows a supporting block, and reference L shows a blanking member..

Reference O indicates a bracket.

Figure 3 shows an arrangement in which a glass pane 30 is held at the top in an elongate primary member A by gaskets K.. Figure 3A shows the same arrangement as Figure 3 but using the cross-section of Figure A1.

Figure 4 shows a partitioning arrangement utilising the primary elongate member C disposed at the bottom of a panel, see Figures 1 A, I C, 1 D. A block N in the member C supports a glass panel 30(4): here the number 30 indicating a glass panel, and the suffix (4) indicating that this is to be found in section 4 of the partition.

The drawing shows a cross-section of the panel which extends into the paper. A secondary elongate holding member B is clipped in place to secure the panel through resilient gasket sealing members K and M. The members C (Fig.4) and A(Fig.3) may be secured (by means not shown) to the floor and ceiling respectively Figure 5 shows an arrangement using a primary elongate member A. A clip F of known type which has outwardly and inwardly directed tangs is disposed in the outer, wider recess of the double recess in the member A. A blanking member L is engaged within the clip to present a smooth outer appearance.

Figure 6 discloses two features. The first feature concerns the alignment of two primary elongate members A one behind the other. For this, angled alignment members E are disposed within the members as shown, each having half its length in one member A, and the other half in the following member A The second feature concerns an L-shaped bracket O with, as shown, a pair of holes in its long limb and a single hole in its short limb, the limbs being connected to a member A and a perpendicular member respectively.

Figure 7 discloses an arrangement whereby a door pivot 24 may be supported by a primary elongate member A. An internally- threaded metal block 22 is seated on the medium-depth support surface 110 in a member A and secured thereto. A door pivot 24 having a reduced diameter end 26 threaded to match the block 22 is secured within the block 22.

Figure 8 shows a primary elongate member A, secured to a ceiling structure 25 by means not shown, which is provided with a dependent doorstop element P. The element P is connected to the member A by members G. I, F. and a screw 40. The arrangement avoids the need for mitres in the assembly of a vertical and a horizontal member together.

Figure 9 shows a primary elongate member A acting as a vertical door stile. A secondary elongate member Q is secured within the member A and provides, with a gasket K, a doorstop.

Figure 9A is the mirror-image of Figure 9 Figure 10 shows at the left an arrangement similar to Figure 9. A door on an off-set hinge 27 comprises a patch hinge fitting 26, which includes a pair of metal members 26 between which the glass 30(12) or 30(12A) is bolted.

Figure 11 shows an arrangement concerning the short door 12 and the transom window 14 and using a primary elongate member D having a horizontal arm and a vertical arm, each provided with supporting and/or clipping formations. As shown a glass panel 30(14) on a block N is secured between a vertical arm D and a secondary elongate member B through gaskets K, M. Members F and H. support a stop member P. A plate 32 carries a pivot 28 for a door 12 comprising a glass pane 30(12).

It will be clear that Figure 11 applies to the left-hand end of the transom in figure 1A Figure 12 shows an arrangement similar to Figure 1 1 but provided with a blanking-off member J instead of the plate 32. This assembly is used in the middle of the door opening, and provides a smooth surface. Attention is directed to F12 in Figure 1A.

Figure 13 shows an arrangement in which a primary member A is fitted to a solid structure, e.g., a ceiling, by means not shown, and provides an offset door pivot 28.

In contrast to Figure 11, this is for a 'full-height' door 12A as shown in Figure ID Figures 14 shows a door 38 associated with door stile 34 at the lock position, formed from a primary elongate member A associated with a member Q to provide a doorstop, and also with a lock patch fitting member 36 also shown in Figure 16. This therefore provides a lock stile with a lock patch fitting 36 to receive the bolt of a lock carried by the door 38.

Figure 15 provides an end view of the arrangement of the door stile 34 looking along the direction of the closed door.

It should be pointed out that all the arrangements heretofore described are concerned with single-glazing arrangements.

s Figure 18 shows the plan view of the arrangement of a patch lock 52 and a patch strike plate 54 in the frameless door arrangement of Figure I C. Figure 19 and 20 show plan views of the disposition of glass door panes 30(12A) to adjacent fixed glass panes 30(8) in the frameless door arrangement of Figure 1 C Figure 21 shows a plan view of a fixed glass pane 30(6) in relation to a glass door pane 30(12A) held a patch hinge fitting 26 with a pivot 27, as appropriate to the frameless door arrangement of Figure 1 C.

Claims

1. A hollow primary elongate member for a partitioning system having a cross-

section based on a notional rectangle, a first short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a recess which provides a support surface, the opposite short side departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a double recess which provides two support surfaces at different levels.

2. A hollow primary elongate member for a partitioning system according to Claim 1, wherein the long sides of the notional rectangle at one end have extensions

beyond the notional rectangle which provide recesses for the reception of flexible gaskets, and the long sides at the other end also having extensions beyond the notional rectangle.

3. A hollow primary elongate member for a partitioning system according to Claim 2, wherein the long sides at the other end have extensions which provide abutment surfaces and/or recesses.

4. A hollow primary elongate member substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.