JP2000104454A - Fittings - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide fittings of such a structure as to simplify the working process for the end face of an upper frame and reduce the manufacturing cost in the fittings where a door is erected in the frame formed by right and left vertical frames and upper and lower frames. SOLUTION: A stepped part 6 recessed to the interior side is formed on the opening side of a vertical frame 1, and the end face 2d of an upper frame 2 is abutted on the vertical frame 1 to be joined thereto. A gap is formed by the stepped part 6 of the vertical frame 1 and the upper frame 2. A extended part 7a extended downward is integrated with a cap 7 covering the upper end part of the upper frame 2. The gap is closed by the extended part 7a. The end face 2d of the upper frame 2 is formed flat.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fitting, such as a door, and more particularly, to a fitting having a door body erected in a frame composed of upper, lower, left and right frames. The present invention relates to a structure for closing a gap between a stepped portion of a vertical frame and an upper frame in a fitting having a structure in which a stepped portion that enters the indoor side is formed, and an end surface of the upper frame is abutted against and joined to the vertical frame.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in a perspective view of FIG. 4A and a plan view of FIG. 4B, a conventional door frame has an upper frame 2 and a lower frame (see FIG. (Not shown) are joined together by tapping screws 3. A step portion 6 is provided on the opening side of the outdoor side surface of the left and right vertical frames 1, that is, on the door body 4 side. Then, in order to prevent crime, that is, to close the gap between the door body 4 and the vertical frame 1 to prevent the lock portion from being exposed, and to prevent the door body 4 from being pryed open with a bar or the like, a step portion of one of the vertical frames 1 is formed. 6 is configured such that a protrusion 4 a provided on the door end of the door body 4 faces the door body 4.

[0003] The joint surface of the upper frame 2 with the vertical frame 1 contacts the main surface 2a cut in the indoor and outdoor directions and the step portion 6 so as to match the step 6 on the joint surface of the vertical frame 1. It is composed of a surface 2b facing the indoor side to be brought into contact and a surface 2c at the end cut in the indoor and outdoor directions. Reference numeral 7 denotes a synthetic resin cap fitted to the top of the vertical frame 2.

[0004]

As described above, in a conventional fitting such as a door, since the end surface of the upper frame 2 has a structure in which the end surface of the upper frame 2 is brought into contact with the joining surface including the step portion 6 of the vertical frame 1, the interior of the room is required. It is formed by surfaces 2a and 2c cut in the outward direction and a surface 2b cut in the left and right direction. Therefore, in order to form these surfaces 2a to 2c, respectively, as a step of cutting both ends of the upper frame 2 with a saw or the like, the surfaces 2a to 2c are respectively formed.
It requires three steps corresponding to c.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a fitting having a structure in which the process of processing the end face of the upper frame is simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fitting having a door body erected in a frame composed of left and right vertical frames and upper and lower frames, wherein a room is provided on an opening side of the vertical frame. While forming the stepped portion which entered inside, the end face of the upper frame is formed substantially flush, the end face of the upper frame is abutted against the vertical frame and joined, and the step portion of the vertical frame and the upper frame are used. A gap is formed, and a cap that covers the upper end of the vertical frame is provided integrally with an extension that extends downward, and the gap is closed by the extension.

As described above, the cap is provided with a downwardly extending portion, and the gap between the upper frame and the stepped portion of the vertical frame is closed by the extended portion. There is no need to provide a protruding portion for closing the portion, the end face of the upper frame can be flattened, and the process of processing the upper frame is simplified.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a joint concealing portion is provided integrally with the cap at a joint portion between the upper frame and the vertical frame, the joint concealing portion overlapping the joint portion in an expected direction and concealing the joint portion. It is characterized by the following.

By providing the cap with a portion that hides the joint surface between the upper frame and the vertical frame, light leakage does not occur even if there is a gap between the joint surfaces.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 (A) is a view of a door as an embodiment of a fitting according to the present invention, as viewed from the outside of the door, and FIG. 1 (B).
Is a cross-sectional view of the corner portion, FIG. 2 (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the butted portion of the vertical frame and the upper frame, FIG. 2 (B) is a partially enlarged view thereof, and FIG. Perspective view, FIG. 3
(B) is a perspective view showing a combined state of the cap, the upper frame, and the vertical frame.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the frame body 9 has the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 10 abutted against the side surfaces of the left and right vertical frames 1, and a tapping screw as shown in FIG. And 3. The vertical frame 1, the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 10 are made of an aluminum alloy or a synthetic resin. Reference numeral 11 denotes a hinge for attaching the door 4 to the frame 9.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the upper frame 2
2d is cut substantially flush. As described above, the step portion 6 of the vertical frame 1 is formed into a shape that enters the indoor side on the outdoor side surface and the opening side of the vertical frame 1. FIG.
As shown in (A), the cap 7 has an extension 7a formed corresponding to the step 6 in addition to the portion 7c fitted into the top opening of the vertical frame 1. The extension 7a may be provided integrally with the cap 7, or the extension 7a provided separately may be integrated with the cap 7. The material of the cap 7 is made of a synthetic resin, for example, nylon or the like.

As described above, the extension portion 7a is integrally provided on the cap 7, and the extension portion 7a is provided integrally with the cap 7 as shown in FIGS.
As shown in (B), the gap formed between the end face of the upper frame 2 and the stepped portion 6 is closed by the extending portion 7a of the cap 7 fitted to the top of the vertical frame 1. Note that FIG.
As shown in (B), the cap 7 is pushed from the top of the vertical frame 1 so that the spring-like projection 7d of the cap 7 is
By being locked to the locking portion 1a provided in the above, mounting can be performed with one touch.

Thus, the extension 7a is formed on the cap 7, and the gap between the step 6 of the vertical frame 1 and the end face 2d of the upper frame 2 is closed by the extension 7a. , Upper frame 2
By forming the end face 2d of the upper frame 2 substantially flush, the end face of the upper frame 2 can be cut in one process. Further, the manufacturing equipment can be simplified, and the cost of the fitting can be reduced. Further, since the gap is closed by the extension 7a of the cap 7, the appearance is not impaired.

In the present invention, in order to prevent light leakage from the joint 12 between the end face of the upper frame 2 and the vertical frame 1, a sealant may be provided at the joint 12; Is formed on the outside surface of the cap 7 by forming a joint concealing portion 7b for closing the joint portion 12 between the door body 4 and the vertical frame 1 by protruding toward the upper frame 2 on the side surface of the extension portion 7a. This prevents light from leaking from the joint 12. For this reason, the sealing material for preventing light leakage between the upper frame 2 and the vertical frame 1 becomes unnecessary, and the number of parts and the number of steps are reduced. Note that the joint concealing portion 7b may have a structure in which the joint concealing portion 7b enters the upper frame 2.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is directed to a door having a sleeve in which a fixed panel or the like is fitted in the frame 1, an opening in either or both sides of the frame. The present invention can also be applied to a device provided with a child door that is temporarily opened in order to expand the size of the device. In addition, the present invention can be applied to sliding doors and other fittings in which the upper frame and the vertical frame are combined as described above, and the specific shapes and structures of the vertical frame 1, the upper frame 2, the cap 9, and the like are as described above. Various modifications other than the embodiment are possible.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fitting having a door body erected in a frame composed of upper, lower, left and right frames, wherein a stepped portion which enters the indoor side is formed on the opening side of the vertical frame. The end face of the upper frame is brought into contact with the vertical frame to be joined, a gap is formed by the step portion of the vertical frame and the upper frame, and an extension extending downward is integrated with a cap covering the upper end of the upper frame. Provided, the gap is closed by the extending portion, and the end surface of the upper frame is formed substantially flush, so that it is not necessary to provide a projection for closing the step at the end of the upper frame. In addition, the end faces of the upper frame can be made substantially flush with each other, which simplifies the process of processing the upper frame. Also,
Since the gap is closed by the extension of the cap, the appearance is not impaired.

According to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the joining portion between the upper frame and the vertical frame is provided integrally with the joining portion, which overlaps the joining portion in the expected direction and hides the joining portion. Even if there is a gap between the two joining surfaces, light leakage does not occur. Also, there is no need to provide a seal for preventing light leakage at the joint between the upper frame and the vertical frame.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view of a door as an embodiment of a fitting according to the present invention as viewed from the outdoor side, and FIG. 1 (B) is a sectional view of a corner thereof.

FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view showing a butted portion of a vertical frame and an upper frame in the door of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a partially enlarged view thereof.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a door cap of FIGS. 1 and 2;
(B) is a perspective view showing a combined state of the cap, the upper frame, and the vertical frame.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing a butted portion between a vertical frame and an upper frame in a conventional door, and FIG. 4B is a plan view thereof.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: vertical frame, 2: upper frame, 2d: end surface (joining surface), 4: door body, 6: stepped portion, 7: cap, 7a: extended portion, 7b:
Joint hidden part, 7c: fitting part to vertical frame, 9: frame, 10:
Lower frame, 11: hinge, 12: joint

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A fitting having a door body built in a frame composed of left and right vertical frames and upper and lower frames, wherein a stepped portion that enters the indoor side is formed at an opening side of the vertical frame. The end face of the upper frame is formed substantially flush, the end face of the upper frame is abutted against the vertical frame and joined, a gap is formed by the step portion of the vertical frame and the upper frame, and the upper end of the vertical frame is formed. A fitting, wherein an extending portion extending downward is provided integrally with the covering cap, and the gap is closed by the extending portion. 2. The cap according to claim 1, wherein a joint concealing portion is provided integrally with the cap at a joint portion between the upper frame and the vertical frame, the joint concealing portion overlapping the joint portion in an expected direction and concealing the joint portion. Joinery.