JP2002529623A - Sliding door and sliding window - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The present invention relates to a seal structure for windows or doors. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sealing structure for a sliding window or a sliding door. The present invention comprises a sliding window or sliding door with a fixed sash 4 and a slide sash 2 movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the fixed and slide sashes are adjacent to each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position. The sealing structure includes a stationary sealing element 20 and a movable sealing element 32, the movable sealing element 32 is supported by the slide sash 2, and the slide sash is moved to a closed position. A sliding window or sliding door seal structure is provided in which the stationary and movable sealing elements 20, 32 cooperate with each other to provide a seal at the ends of said adjacent frame members 5, 6 when moving.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to seal structures for windows and doors, and more particularly to seal structures for sliding windows and sliding doors.

[0002] The present invention has been developed primarily for use in glass door and glass window systems where the frame and sash elements are manufactured primarily from extruded aluminum parts. However, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to this particular material or mode of construction.

[0003] Sliding windows and sliding doors are well known and commonly used in the building industry. In many applications, they offer functional and aesthetic advantages compared to hinged doors and casements. However, it is difficult to provide an effective weather seal when the window or door is closed because the door or window must slide freely within a fixed frame for easy use Has been proven. To solve this, it has been found that a frame design incorporating a so-called "van door" type closure action can provide a proper seal around most windows or doors. A "banda" type closure is a guide, cam or other means that laterally displaces a window or door slide sash toward the surrounding frame as it moves to the closed position, thereby causing the slide sash to move. Means a closure mechanism that causes engagement with a weather seal located around the slide sash. In addition, the guides and / or cams act to hold the slide sash against the window or door frame when the window or door is in the closed position.

While this type of closure may provide a seal around the majority of the frame, it is difficult to obtain a proper seal against wind blown rain, for example, at a window or door corner. In particular, the corner near the lower frame is particularly severe because it is strongly exposed to the weather.

In addition, weather seals used to seal around the slide sash have a number of disadvantages. First, applying a weather seal around a sash is often time consuming and labor intensive. In addition, previously known weather seals often add an undesirable degree of friction to the slide sash during window or door sliding operations. In addition, weather seals, such as foam seals, often require a substantial degree of compression before providing an effective seal, which causes difficulties in closing the slide sash.

It is therefore an object of various aspects of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art, or at least to provide a viable alternative.

One aspect of the present invention provides a seal structure for a sliding window or sliding door, wherein the sliding window or sliding door includes a fixed sash and a sliding sash, wherein the sliding sash moves between a closed position and an open position. The fixed sash and the slide sash each include respective frame members arranged adjacent to each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position, wherein the sealing structure includes a fixed sealing element and A movable seal element, the movable seal element being supported by the slide sash, and the fixed and movable seal elements cooperating with each other when the slide sash moves to the closed position. Provide a seal at one end of the member.

More particularly, the present invention provides a seal structure at one end of a coupling device between the securing of a sliding window or sliding door and a sliding sash. In one preferred form of the invention, the seal slides at the end of the connecting stile cooperating with the fixed seal located between the corresponding end of the connecting stile of the stationary sash and the lower frame or upper frame member of the window or door. Provided by a movable sealing element supported on the sash.

[0009] Preferably, the stationary sealing element is formed from a deformable material. More preferably, the stationary seal member is formed from a rubber compound.

[0010] Preferably, the movable sealing element is formed from a deformable material. More preferably, the movable sealing element is formed from a rubber compound.

[0011] Yet another aspect of the invention provides a seal for a sliding window or sliding door, wherein the seal includes a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein the first sealing element is in the form of a flap. And the second sealing element is in the form of a deformable spherical section.

Preferably, the second sealing element is of hollow section.

Preferably, the first sealing element is made from a rubber compound.

[0014] Preferably, the first and second seal members are supported on a backing member. Preferably, the backrest member is formed in a belt shape.

Yet another aspect of the present invention provides a sealing structure for a sliding window or sliding door, wherein the sliding window or sliding door includes a fixed sash and a sliding sash, wherein the sliding sash is between a closed position and an open position. Wherein the fixed sash and the slide sash each include respective frame members arranged adjacent to each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position, and the sealing structure is a fixed seal. And a movable seal element, wherein the movable seal element is supported on the slide sash, and wherein the fixed when the slide sash moves to the closed position to provide a seal at one end of the adjacent frame member. And the movable sealing element cooperate with each other, said sliding window or sliding door further comprising said fixed sash and said sliding sash. A seal for providing a seal between the ride sash, the seal including a first seal element and a second seal element, wherein the first seal element is in the form of a flap; The two sealing elements are of deformable spherical cross-sectional shape.

Various novel and inventive aspects of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a partially cutaway perspective view of the interlocking stiles of a fixed sash and a sliding sash of a sliding window or sliding door assembly 1.
The assembly 1 includes a slide sash 2 mounted on a lower frame member 3 and adapted for sliding movement along the length of the lower frame. The lower frame 3 is preferably an extruded member, more preferably made of aluminum. The lower frame 3 includes an integrally formed rail 11 on which a slide sash is mounted and which functions to guide the sliding movement of the slide sash. The assembly further includes a fixed sash 4 located on the lower frame. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the fixed sash 4 is arranged on the outside (weather and rain) side of the lower frame 3. Both fixed and slide sashes include stiles 5 and 6, each extending in a direction perpendicular to the lower frame and in the direction of the sliding movement of the slide sash. Stiles 5 and 6 are slide sash 2
Include matching tongues 7 and 8 for overlapping and connecting when moved to their closed position. The various framing elements are preferably extruded aluminum members, but as noted above, the invention is not limited to this particular material or construction. For example, the various frame elements may be formed from an extruded polymer, a draw-strengthened polymer, extruded metal such as aluminum, wood, or a combination thereof. It must be mentioned that, for clarity, the panels that fit on the sliding and fixed sashes have been omitted. In use, for example, a panel such as a windowpane is provided with recesses 9 and 1 in each sash.
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FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the window or door lower frame 3 shown in FIG. 1 with the sealing element 20 according to one embodiment of the invention disposed thereon.

In the specific embodiment shown in the figures, the sealing element 20 engages with the longitudinally extending lip 12 of the window lower frame extrusion and furthermore with the outer recess 13 of the lower frame. Fit, thereby helping to seal the window. The location of the seal on the lower frame is further illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, which respectively show an end view and a plan view of FIG. Here, the outer shape of the lower frame 3 can be changed, and in some forms of the invention the longitudinally extending lip 12 and the recess 13 may be omitted, and the sealing element 20 is designed to fit tightly It must be mentioned that the shape may be the same. The sealing element 20 includes an outer sealing surface 21 shaped to match the outer surface of the lower frame 3.

FIGS. 5 a, 5 b and 5 c show end, top and perspective views, respectively, of one preferred embodiment of the stationary sealing element 20. The sealing element 20 has a lower frame 3
An outer surface 21 is provided that fits to fit over the outer surface of the vehicle, thereby providing a seal against water and / or wind ingress. In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing element 20 further engages the lip 12 of the lower frame 3 thereby providing a recessed mating portion 22 that is adapted to help position and retain the sealing element in place on the lower frame. Contains. However, as mentioned above, the profile of the underframe may vary, and does not necessarily include the illustrated lip portion 12, and thus the shape of the sealing element 20 may vary accordingly. Preferably, the sealing element 20 is made of a deformable material, for example rubber, so that it can conform to the shape of the outer surface of the lower frame 3.

[0021] The sealing element 20 preferably includes means for positioning against a stationary sash. In the embodiment shown, the sealing element includes a notch recess 23 on its outer surface in order to obtain a place for the seal against the fixed sash of the window. In particular, the notch recesses 23 engage with corresponding notches on the frame element of the fixed sash. In order to further obtain the location of the seal, a longitudinally extending slot 24 is arranged in which the edge of the interlocking tongue 8 of the stile of the stationary sash 4 is arranged.

Yet another feature of a preferred embodiment of the sealing element 20 is that the tip 26 of the seal serves to provide a sealing action when the window or door is closed and the fixed and movable connecting stiles of the window or door engage. The upper tapered surface 25.

FIG. 6 shows a corner joining element 30 or a column mounted on the window sill 3 of a sliding window or sliding door sash. For clarity and to illustrate aspects of the seal structure of the present invention, various frame elements of the stationary and slide sashes have been omitted from FIG. The corner joint element 30 is suitable for providing a corner joint between the vertical frame elements of the slide sash. The corner joining element 30 is furthermore suitable for mounting on the rail part 11 of the window or door sill 3.
In yet another aspect of the invention, the corner post 30 cooperates with the deformable fixed seal 20 on the underframe to provide a seal between the fixed and slide sashes at the ends of the connecting stiles 5 and 6 in use. It has a working sealing member 32. Here, it should be mentioned that the movable seal member 32 may be formed integrally with the corner support 30 or may be formed separately therefrom. In some embodiments, movable seal member 32 may be manufactured from a relatively rigid material, such as, for example, nylon. When the window or door is closed, a movable sealing element 32 placed on the sash of the movable window or door passes past the tapered leading surface 25 of the stationary seal 20 and when the window or door is in the fully closed position. Placed on top. The distal end portion 33 of the movable seal member 32 is slightly rounded so that the movable seal can more easily pass through the fixed seal. The weight of the slide sash supported on the movable seal element 32 is such that the fixed seal partially deforms around the movable seal 32, thereby closing any gaps between and / or around adjacent seals and the interlocking tongue. The movable seal compresses the stationary seal 20 so as to provide a weatherproof seal between the base and lower frame 3 of the pieces 7 and 8 and the connecting stiles 5 and 6 of the stationary and slide sashes 4 and 2. cause.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, stationary seal 20 may be made from a substantially rigid material, while movable seal 32 creates a seal at the ends of stationary and movable stiles 5 and 6. It is manufactured from a deformable material such as rubber, for example, so that it can be made to work. However, in a particularly preferred embodiment, the stationary seal 20 and the movable seal 32 are both formed from a relatively deformable material.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, sufficient weather seals at the ends of the fixed and movable stiles can be provided independent of the material deformation of the fixed and / or movable seals. In this embodiment of the invention, the fixed and movable seals may be configured to cooperate with each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position. For example, the fixed and movable seals can have mating surfaces or shapes such that a seal that resists weather when the seals are moved to a cooperating position is formed at the base of the connecting stile. For example, the seal may have a labyrinth shape that cooperates with each other when moving the slide sash to the closed position.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 8 and 9, yet another preferred feature of the seal structure of the present invention is that it includes a wedge-shaped sealing element 40 in the articulated groove of the stile of the stationary sash. The sealing element 40 provides a seal along the stile groove as the tongue 8 of the sliding sash stile 6 engages the surface 41 of the seal 40 when the sliding window or sliding door sash is moved to the closed position. Preferably, the wedge-shaped sealing element 40 is made of a resilient material that provides some compliance when the stile engages the seal 40.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 8 and 9, the grooves of the fixed stake 5 ensure the correct position of the sealing member 40 and furthermore the ribs 5 for holding the seal in place in the groove.
0 is provided.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the seal member 32 supported on the slide sash includes a tapered surface 34. The angle of the tapered surface coincides with the tapered surface 42 of the wedge-shaped sealing element 40 in the stile of the stationary sash. The tapered surface 34 has a fixed stile 5
To allow the movable seal member to progressively fill the gap between the hump rail and the outer portion of the fixed sash coupling when the window or door is closed, while avoiding interference of the tongue 7 of the sash. preferable.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in order to provide an additional seal along the length of the fixed and sliding sash stile linkage, a deformable seal preferably made of foam. Preferably, 55 is located in the groove 54 in the lower frame of the slide sash. Still more preferably, seal 55 extends along the entire length of groove 54 to provide a seal therewith.

In yet another aspect of the invention, a weather seal is adapted to be attached to either the sash extruded portion or a corresponding portion of the outer frame with which the slide sash engages when closed. Preferably, the weather seal is located inside the slide sash extrusion. Preferably, the weather seal is arranged such that when the closed window is pressed by external wind pressure, the sash further compresses the seal to better seal the window against ingress of wind and rainwater. . The new and inventive weather seal shapes will be described with particular reference to FIGS. 18a and 18b.

In yet another aspect of the invention, the sliding window or sliding door incorporates cams and / or guide means for biasing the slide sash laterally when the sliding window or sliding door is closed for sealing purposes. .

FIGS. 10 and 11 show a partial perspective view of one preferred embodiment of a sliding window or sliding door interlocking assembly in a closed position. The slide sash 2 is arranged on a rail 11 integrally formed with the frame member 3 and is guided thereby. In the closed position, the connecting stile members 5, 6 are in such a position that the tongues 7, 8 overlap and connect. The sealing elements 40, 55 are arranged in the grooves of the connecting stiles 5, 6 respectively to provide a seal along the length of the connecting device. FIG. 11 shows the slide sash 2 in a position raised to show the end sealing element 32 located on the end of the movable stile 6.

FIG. 12 shows a slide sash assembly 2 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, together with various sealing components supported on the slide sash. When assembled, the slide sash has a sealing element 32 for providing a seal at the end of the connecting stile when the slide sash is in the closed position. The embodiment of the sealing element 32 shown is suitable for being arranged and held on the end of the connecting stile member 6 of the slide sash. In order to further reduce friction when closed while still allowing a seal against water ingress, the sealing element preferably includes one or more raised surfaces 36 that seal on one or more corresponding surfaces of the stationary sealing element 20. Contains. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the sealing element 32 includes a pair of ribs 36 located on corresponding sealing surfaces of the stationary underframe sealing element 20. It should be understood that the shape and configuration of the sealing element 32 can vary in various ways depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile member 6. As discussed above, the slide sash is also preferably a deformable foam or rubber band, so that the slide sash can provide a seal along the length of the connecting stile when the slide sash is in the closed position. It includes an interlocking seal 55 located in the groove 54 of the stile 6. Further, in another inventive aspect of the invention,
The slide sash 2 has a weather seal 60 to provide a seal between the fixed and slide sash frame members. The weather seal is formed in a belt shape, and furthermore, a pair of opposed slots 71a, 71 placed inside the sash frame member.
By b, it is arranged and held inside the slide sash frame member 70. Furthermore, the weather seal 60 is preferably placed on the outside (weather and rain) side of the window or door. The weather seal 60 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 18a and 18b.

FIGS. 13 a-13 c and 14 a-14 c are partial perspective views of the interlocking assembly in open and closed positions, respectively, further illustrating components of the seal configuration at the end of the connecting stile. The sealing structure at the end of the connecting stile includes a stationary sealing element 20 placed on the lower frame member 3, while the slide sash 2 comprises a mating sealing member 32 located at the end of the connecting stile. ing. Slide sash 2
When moved to the fully closed position, as shown in FIG. 4b, the sealing member 32 at the end of the connecting stile is used to enable the sealing structure to function effectively at the end of the connecting device. It fits into the seal member supported by the member 3. The stationary sealing element 20 includes an outwardly extending sealing member, preferably located in a groove 54 of the movable stake 6, and further seals the sealing member 32 when the sliding sash is moved to its closed position. Meshing with the surface. It has to be mentioned here that corresponding sealing structures can be provided at both ends of the coupling device.

FIGS. 15 a to 15 j show various views of yet another preferred embodiment of the fixed interlocking sealing element 20. The sealing element 20 is adapted to engage with the end of the fixed connection stile. It must therefore be mentioned here that the specific shape of the sealing element 20 can vary depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile. The sealing element 20 further comprises an outer sealing surface 21 adapted to fit snugly on the outer surface of the lower frame of the window or door and further shaped to match the outer surface of the lower frame 3. Preferably, the sealing surface 21 includes a lip 27 which engages a corresponding longitudinally extending groove on the lower frame member so that the exact location of the sealing element 20 on the lower frame can be obtained. The sealing element 20 has a tapered leading surface 25 so as to provide easier engagement with a movable sealing element 32 supported at the end of the movable stile as the window or door slide sash is moved to its closed position. Contains. In the preferred embodiment shown, the sealing element 20 includes a pair of sealing surfaces 28, 29 on which the movable interlocking sealing element 32 fits when the window or door sliding sash is in the closed position. When the window or door slide sash is moved to its closed position, the ribs 36 of the movable seal 32 fit over the surfaces 28, 29 of the stationary seal 20. The outwardly extending member 31 on the stationary seal 20 is located in the groove 54 of the movable stile 6 together with the tongue 8 of the movable stile located in the space 37 behind the member 31. The embodiment of the illustrated fixed coupling seal element is adapted to fit on the sloped outer surface of the window or door underframe, such as is typical of a window or door underframe below.

FIGS. 16 a to 16 j show various views of yet another form of the stationary sealing element 20. In this embodiment, the sealing surface 21 of the fixed seal fitting on the lower frame member 3 is substantially parallel to the sealing surface cooperating with the movable seal on the end of the movable connecting stile, in particular A sealing member is used to provide a seal at the upper end of the coupling device where the lower frame member 3 does not have an inclined outer surface.

FIGS. 17 a to 17 j show various views of a particularly preferred embodiment of the movable sealing element 32. The movable sealing element 32 is adapted to mesh with the end of the movable connecting stile 6 of a window or door slide sash. It must therefore be mentioned here that the particular shape of the sealing element 32 can vary depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile. The sealing elements are provided on the faces 28, 29 of the stationary seal 20.
Includes a rib 36 that fits over the top. The sealing element further comprises a member 38 located in a groove 54 at the end of the movable stile 6. Member 38 preferably includes a tapered leading surface to facilitate engagement with stationary sealing element 20 as the window or door slide sash is moved to its closed position. The member 38 also includes a notch 39 which cooperates with complementary ribs within the movable stile groove 54 to assist in placing the seal on the end of the stile as shown.

FIGS. 18 a and 18 b show end and perspective views of one preferred embodiment of the weather seal 60. In the preferred embodiment shown, the weather seal includes a pair of sealing elements, a deformable "bulb" sealing element 61 and a flap sealing element 62. The valve seal is preferably formed from an easily deformable rubber material and preferably has a hollow cross section. The pair of sealing elements are preferably strip-shaped relatively rigid backing members 63.
Placed on top. This weather seal construction provides a seal that can be inserted into a corresponding grooved portion in the slide sash frame member, as described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 18a and 18b. The sealing surfaces of the pair of sealing elements 61, 62 lie in planes at an angle with respect to each other. In use, the weather seal is arranged on the framing member such that the flap seal 62 provides an outer first sealed boundary while the valve seal 61 provides an inner second sealed boundary.

FIGS. 19 a and 19 b show the weather seal element 6 in place in the frame member
An end view and a perspective view of one preferred embodiment of a slide sash frame member 70 including a zero are shown. Preferably, the frame member 70 includes a pair of longitudinally extending inner slots 71a, 71b in which the weather seal is located and retained. To assemble the weather seal on the slide sash frame member, one end of an appropriate length weather seal 60 is located in the slots 71a, 71b, and the weather seal 60 is then grooved by slots 71a, 71b. Can be slid into place along the length of. Configuring the weather seal 60 and the sash frame member 70 to allow for a sliding fit of the seal within the sash frame member provides significant advantages in assembly time and labor requirements, as well as within the sash frame. Allows for consistent and accurate assembly of the weather seal.

FIGS. 20 a and 20 b show the sash assembly in the open position. As described above, the lower frame member 3 includes the hump portion 11 on which the slide sash 2 is arranged and guided.

FIGS. 21 a and 21 b show the sash assembly in a closed position. In this position, a wedge-shaped element 75 supported inside the slide sash engages an outwardly extending hump portion 76 on the window or door frame, causing lateral movement of the slide sash. In doing so, the weather seal 60 located around the slide sash is pressed against each frame portion of the window or door frame, causing a seal around the slide sash. The spherical member 61 of the peripheral seal is deformed so that the area of its outer surface matches the outer surface of the fixed frame portion. Preferably, the lower flap 62 of the weather seal extends such that the leading edge 64 of the flap is located near or below the outer edge of the sash, thereby minimizing water ingress due to the effect of surface tension. It is dimensioned to keep it low. Essentially, the flap sealing element diverts any water out, and the deformable valve acts as a second sealing line should the first sealing line provided by the flap break.

The performance of the perimeter seal is consistent and predictable, since the sliding configuration of the perimeter seal reduces assembly time and, furthermore, no skill is required in assembling the seal on the movable sash. Furthermore, the rubber spheres and the flap sealing elements cause only a slight drag during the sliding operation of the sash, and furthermore the hump of the fixed frame due to the closing action of the van-type door at the end of the sliding sash process. Provides an effective seal when pressed against the part.

Although the invention has been described on the basis of sliding windows or sliding doors that slide horizontally, it should be mentioned that the invention is also applicable to windows that open vertically.

While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a partially assembled sliding window or door incorporating one preferred embodiment of the seal structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lower frame member of a length of window or door with a connecting lower frame seal according to the present invention disposed thereon.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional end view of the lower frame member and the interlocking lower frame seal shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a lower frame member and an interlocking lower frame seal illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an end view, a plan view, and a perspective view of one embodiment of an interlocking lower frame seal.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the lower frame member and the interlocking lower frame seal shown in FIG. 2 coupled to a corner post member of a window or door slide sash.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the assembly shown in FIG. 1 with the slide sash shown in a partially open position.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the assembly shown in FIG. 1 with the slide sash shown in a closed position.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a sliding window or sliding door interlocking assembly incorporating yet another preferred embodiment of the seal structure of the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows the interlocking set of FIG. 10 with the slide sash shown in a raised position to illustrate an interlocking sealing element placed on the end of the sliding interlocking lower frame seal according to the present invention. 3D illustrates a solid.

FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the slide sash with the slide sash sealing component removed.

FIG. 13 is a partial perspective view of the interlock assembly in an open position, further illustrating fixed and movable interlock seal elements.

FIG. 14 is a partial perspective view of the interlock assembly in a closed position, further illustrating fixed and movable interlock seal elements.

FIG. 15 is various views of yet another preferred embodiment of a fixed interlocking sealing element.

FIG. 16 shows various views of yet another preferred embodiment of a fixed interlocking sealing element.

FIG. 17 is various views of yet another preferred embodiment of a mobile interlocking sealing element.

FIG. 18 is an end view and a perspective view, respectively, of a preferred embodiment of a weather seal according to yet another aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an end view and a perspective view of a weather seal disposed on the slide sash frame member.

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional end view and a plan view, respectively, of the assembled sliding window or sliding door showing the weather seal of the slide sash when the slide sash is in the open position.

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional end view and a plan view, respectively, of an assembled sliding window or sliding door assembly showing the weather seal of the slide sash when in the closed position.

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[Title of the Invention] Sliding door and sliding window

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to seal structures for windows and doors, and more particularly to seal structures for sliding windows and sliding doors.

[0002] The present invention has been developed primarily for use in glass door and glass window systems where the frame and sash elements are manufactured primarily from extruded aluminum parts. However, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to this particular material or mode of construction.

[0003] Sliding windows and sliding doors are well known and commonly used in the building industry. In many applications, they offer functional and aesthetic advantages compared to hinged doors and casements. However, since they must be free to slide within the fixed frame in order to doors or windows easily used, difficult to provide an effective weather over sheet Lumpur when the window or door is closed It has been proven. To solve this, it has been found that a frame design incorporating a so-called "van door" type closure action can provide a proper seal around most windows or doors. A "banda" type closure is a guide, cam or other means that laterally displaces a window or door slide sash toward the surrounding frame as it moves to the closed position, thereby causing the slide sash to move. Means a closure mechanism that causes engagement with a weather seal located around the slide sash. In addition, the guides and / or cams act to hold the slide sash against the window or door frame when the window or door is in the closed position.

While this type of closure may provide a seal around the majority of the frame, it is difficult to obtain a proper seal against wind blown rain, for example, at a window or door corner. In particular, the corner near the lower frame is particularly severe because it is strongly exposed to the weather.

In addition, weather seals used to seal around the slide sash have a number of disadvantages. First, applying a weather seal around a sash is often time consuming and labor intensive. In addition, previously known weather seals often add an undesirable degree of friction to the slide sash during window or door sliding operations. In addition, weather seals, such as foam seals, often require a substantial degree of compression before providing an effective seal, which causes difficulties in closing the slide sash.

It is therefore an object of various aspects of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art, or at least to provide a viable alternative.

According to a first aspect Summary of the Invention, it provides a sealing structure for a sliding window or sliding door of the present invention, the sliding window or sliding door comprises a fixed sash and the slide sash, the slide sash and a closed position The fixed sash and the slide sash are movable between an open position, and the fixed sash and the slide sash each include a frame member of a respective fixed and slide sash that is positioned adjacent to each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position. Wherein the seal structure includes a fixed seal element and a movable seal element, the movable seal element is supported by the slide sash at an end of a frame member of the slide sash, and the fixed seal element includes: Arranged between the corresponding end of the frame member of the fixed sash and the window or door lower frame or head frame member. And the fixed and movable sealing elements cooperate with each other to provide a seal at one end of the adjacent frame member when the slide sash moves to the closed position.

More particularly, the present invention provides a seal structure at one end of a coupling device between the securing of a sliding window or sliding door and a sliding sash. In one preferred form of the invention, the seal slides at the end of the connecting stile cooperating with the fixed seal located between the corresponding end of the connecting stile of the stationary sash and the lower frame or upper frame member of the window or door. Provided by a movable sealing element supported on the sash.

[0009] Preferably, the stationary sealing element is formed from a deformable material. More preferably, the stationary seal member is formed from a rubber compound.

[0010] Preferably, the movable sealing element is formed from a deformable material. More preferably, the movable sealing element is formed from a rubber compound.

A further preferred aspect of the present invention provides an auxiliary seal for a sliding window or sliding door, wherein the seal includes a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein the first sealing element is in the form of a flap. And the second sealing element is in the form of a deformable spherical section.

Preferably, the second sealing element is of hollow section.

Preferably, the first sealing element is made from a rubber compound.

[0014] Preferably, the first and second seal members are supported on a backing member. Preferably, the backrest member is formed in a belt shape.

[0015] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a further sealing structure for a sliding window or sliding door, the sliding window or sliding door includes a fixed sash and the slide sash,
The sliding sash is movable between a closed position and an open position, of each of the fixed sash and the slide sash each said slide sash is positioned adjacent each other when that is moved to the closed position fixing and includes a frame member of the slide Dosasshi, the seal structure comprises a stationary seal element and movable sealing elements, wherein the movable sealing element is supported by the Oite the slide sash to the end of the frame member of the slide sash cage and the stationary sealing element, wherein the corresponding place on the end portion and the window or door of the lower frame or head frame member and Noah Ida fixed sash of the frame member, further the sliding sash said adjacent frame members The fixed and movable sealing elements cooperate with each other when moving to the closed position to provide a seal at one end of the The window or sliding door further includes a seal to provide a seal between the fixed sash and the sliding sash, the seal including a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein the first sealing element Is in the form of a flap and the second sealing element is in the form of a deformable spherical section.

According to a second aspect, the present invention was sliding window or having a first and second element meshing is to provide a seal for the sliding door, the seal relative to the window or door element Te for mounting through the backrest surface longitudinally extending building mounting portion and the mounting portion from the respective remote seal element distant parallel and adjacent to the parts content inside and outside sealing surface for forming a includes first and second sealing element extends from the front face of the mounting portion, the first sealing element, the spherical portion may deform in when you contact with the inner sealing region of the second window or door element And the second sealing element has the shape of a mating flap portion extending towards the outer sealing area of the second window or door element .

[0017] Preferably, said flap portion, the end portion of its distal found by Uni dimension extending the outward sealing region so as to minimize the ingress of water caused by the action of surface tension is set And is configured.

[0018] In a preferred form, the present invention is meshed sliding window or having a first and second portion is characterized a seal assembly of the sliding door, the seal is first of said window or door assembly A mounting portion having a longitudinally extending inner surface and an outer surface for use in attaching to a portion of the window and a first and second sealing surface for contacting and sealing said second portion of a window or door assembly. the for forming adjacent a distal portion of each of the seal elements comprises a first and a second sealing element parallel outwardly extending branches directly from the outer surface of said mounting portion, said first sealing element , The shape of an elongated flap portion, and the second sealing element has the shape of a deformable elongated spherical portion.

Preferably, the installation portion includes a relatively hard backing member.

[0020] If desired, the second mating surface of the window or door assembly has an outer peripheral edge, and the seal is located away from the edge when the second spherical seal is in use. It is, and the first seal dimensions are set as the ingress of water caused by the action of surface tension extending to a position near or beyond the said peripheral edge so as to suppress to a minimum the time of use.

[0021] Various novel and inventive aspects of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a partially cutaway perspective view of interlocking stiles of a fixed sash and a sliding sash of a sliding window or sliding door assembly 1.
The assembly 1 includes a slide sash 2 mounted on a lower frame member 3 and adapted for sliding movement along the length of the lower frame. The lower frame 3 is preferably an extruded member, more preferably made of aluminum. The lower frame 3 includes an integrally formed rail 11 on which a slide sash is mounted and which functions to guide the sliding movement of the slide sash. The assembly further includes a fixed sash 4 located on the lower frame. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the fixed sash 4 is arranged on the outside (weather and rain) side of the lower frame 3. Both fixed and slide sashes include stiles 5 and 6, each extending in a direction perpendicular to the lower frame and in the direction of the sliding movement of the slide sash. Stiles 5 and 6 are slide sash 2
Include matching tongues 7 and 8 for overlapping and connecting when moved to their closed position. The various framing elements are preferably extruded aluminum members, but as noted above, the invention is not limited to this particular material or construction. For example, the various frame elements may be formed from an extruded polymer, a draw-strengthened polymer, extruded metal such as aluminum, wood, or a combination thereof. It must be mentioned that, for clarity, the panels that fit on the sliding and fixed sashes have been omitted. In use, for example, a panel such as a windowpane is provided with recesses 9 and 1 in each sash.
0 will be placed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the underframe 3 of the window or door shown in FIG. 1 with a sealing element 20 according to one embodiment of the invention disposed thereon.

In the particular embodiment shown in the figures, the sealing element 20 engages with the longitudinally extending lip 12 of the window lower frame extrusion and furthermore with the outer recess 13 of the lower frame. Fit, thereby helping to seal the window. The location of the seal on the lower frame is further illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, which respectively show an end view and a plan view of FIG. Here, the outer shape of the lower frame 3 can be changed, and in some forms of the invention the longitudinally extending lip 12 and the recess 13 may be omitted, and the sealing element 20 is designed to fit tightly It must be mentioned that the shape may be the same. The sealing element 20 includes an outer sealing surface 21 shaped to match the outer surface of the lower frame 3.

FIGS. 5 a, 5 b and 5 c show an end view, a plan view and a perspective view, respectively, of a preferred embodiment of the stationary sealing element 20. The sealing element 20 has a lower frame 3
An outer surface 21 is provided that fits to fit over the outer surface of the vehicle, thereby providing a seal against water and / or wind ingress. In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing element 20 further engages the lip 12 of the lower frame 3 thereby providing a recessed mating portion 22 that is adapted to help position and retain the sealing element in place on the lower frame. Contains. However, as mentioned above, the profile of the underframe may vary, and does not necessarily include the illustrated lip portion 12, and thus the shape of the sealing element 20 may vary accordingly. Preferably, the sealing element 20 is made of a deformable material, for example rubber, so that it can conform to the shape of the outer surface of the lower frame 3.

[0026] The sealing element 20 preferably includes means for positioning against a stationary sash. In the embodiment shown, the sealing element includes a notch recess 23 on its outer surface in order to obtain a place for the seal against the fixed sash of the window. In particular, the notch recesses 23 engage with corresponding notches on the frame element of the fixed sash. In order to further obtain the location of the seal, a longitudinally extending slot 24 is arranged in which the edge of the connecting tongue 8 of the stile of the stationary sash 4 is arranged.

Yet another feature of a preferred embodiment of the sealing element 20 is that the tip of the seal 26 serves to provide a sealing action when the window or door is closed and the fixed and movable connecting stile of the window or door engages. The upper tapered surface 25.

FIG. 6 shows a sash of a sliding window or sliding door mounted on a window frame 3.
A knurl element 30 or strut is shown. For clarity, and in the present invention
Various types of fixed and slide sashes, for the purpose of illustrating aspects of the sealing structure of
Elements have been omitted from FIG. Corner joint element 30 is vertical to slide sash
Suitable for providing corner joints between the frame elements. Corner joining element 30
It is also suitable for mounting on a rail portion 11 of a window or door lower frame 3.
In yet another aspect of the invention, the corner struts 30 are connected to the connecting stile 5 and 5 in use.
At the ends of the lower and lower sashes to provide a seal between the fixed and slide sashes.
It has a sealing member 32 which cooperates with the formable stationary seal 20. Where movable
The sealing member 32 may be formed integrally with the corner post 30, or
It must be mentioned that they may be formed separately. Ah
In some embodiments, the movable seal member 32 is a relatively rigid material, such as, for example, nylon.
It may be manufactured from a material. When a window or door is closed, the movable window or door support
The movable seal element 32 placed on the top of the stationary seal 20
Too much, and is placed over the window or door when it is in the fully closed position. Movable
The distal end portion 33 of the seal member 32 allows the movable seal to more easily pass through the fixed seal.
It is slightly rounded to make it work. Sly supported on the movable sealing element 32
The weight of the sash is such that the fixed seal partially deforms around the movable seal 32,
To close any gaps between and / or around adjacent seals Linking The base of the tongues 7 and 8 and the lower frame 3 and the fixed and slide sash 4 and
To provide a weatherproof seal between the two connecting stiles 5 and 6,
The movable seal causes the stationary seal 20 to compress.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, stationary seal 20 may be made from a substantially rigid material, while movable seal 32 creates a seal at the ends of stationary and movable stiles 5 and 6. It is manufactured from a deformable material such as rubber, for example, so that it can be made to work. However, in a particularly preferred embodiment, the stationary seal 20 and the movable seal 32 are both formed from a relatively deformable material.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, sufficient weather seals at the ends of the fixed and movable stiles can be provided independent of the material deformation of the fixed and / or movable seals. In this embodiment of the invention, the fixed and movable seals may be configured to cooperate with each other when the slide sash is moved to the closed position. For example, the fixed and movable seals can have mating surfaces or shapes such that a seal that resists weather when the seals are moved to a cooperating position is formed at the base of the connecting stile. For example, the seal may have a labyrinth shape that cooperates with each other when moving the slide sash to the closed position.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 8 and 9, a further preferred feature of the sealing arrangement of the present invention is that it comprises a wedge-shaped sealing element 40 in the connecting groove of the stile of the fixed sash. The sealing element 40 provides a seal along the stile groove as the tongue 8 of the sliding sash stile 6 engages the surface 41 of the seal 40 when the sliding window or sliding door sash is moved to the closed position. Preferably, the wedge-shaped sealing element 40 is made of a resilient material that provides some compliance when the stile engages the seal 40.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 8 and 9, the grooves of the fixed stake 5 ensure the correct position of the sealing member 40 and furthermore the ribs 5 for holding the seal in place in the groove.
0 is provided.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the seal member 32 supported on the slide sash includes a tapered surface 34. The angle of the tapered surface coincides with the tapered surface 42 of the wedge-shaped sealing element 40 in the stile of the stationary sash. The tapered surface 34 has a fixed stile 5
To allow the movable seal member to progressively fill the gap between the hump rail and the outer portion of the fixed sash coupling when the window or door is closed, while avoiding interference of the tongue 7 of the sash. preferable.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in order to provide an additional seal along the length of the fixed and sliding sash stile linkage, a deformable seal preferably made of foam. Preferably, 55 is located in the groove 54 in the lower frame of the slide sash. Still more preferably, seal 55 extends along the entire length of groove 54 to provide a seal therewith.

In yet another aspect of the invention, a weather seal is adapted to be attached to either the sash extruded portion or a corresponding portion of the outer frame with which the slide sash engages when closed. Preferably, the weather seal is located inside the slide sash extrusion. Preferably, the weather seal is arranged such that when the closed window is pressed by external wind pressure, the sash further compresses the seal to better seal the window against ingress of wind and rainwater. . The new and inventive weather seal shapes will be described with particular reference to FIGS. 18a and 18b.

In yet another aspect of the invention, the sliding window or sliding door incorporates cams and / or guide means for biasing the slide sash laterally when the sliding window or sliding door is closed for sealing purposes. .

FIGS. 10 and 11 show a partial perspective view of one preferred embodiment of the sliding window or sliding door coupling assembly in the closed position. The slide sash 2 is arranged on a rail 11 integrally formed with the frame member 3 and is guided thereby. In the closed position, the connecting stile members 5, 6 are in such a position that the tongues 7, 8 overlap and connect. The sealing elements 40, 55 are arranged in the grooves of the connecting stiles 5, 6 respectively to provide a seal along the length of the connecting device. FIG. 11 shows the slide sash 2 in a position raised to show the end sealing element 32 located on the end of the movable stile 6.

FIG. 12 shows a slide sash assembly 2 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, together with various sealing components supported on the slide sash. When assembled, the slide sash has a sealing element 32 for providing a seal at the end of the connecting stile when the slide sash is in the closed position. The embodiment of the sealing element 32 shown is suitable for being arranged and held on the end of the connecting stile member 6 of the slide sash. In order to further reduce friction when closed while still allowing a seal against water ingress, the sealing element preferably includes one or more raised surfaces 36 that seal on one or more corresponding surfaces of the stationary sealing element 20. Contains. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the sealing element 32 includes a pair of ribs 36 located on corresponding sealing surfaces of the stationary underframe sealing element 20. It should be understood that the shape and configuration of the sealing element 32 can vary in various ways depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile member 6. As discussed above, the slide sash is also preferably a deformable foam or rubber band, so that the slide sash can provide a seal along the length of the connecting stile when the slide sash is in the closed position. It includes an interlocking seal 55 located in the groove 54 of the stile 6. Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the slide sash 2 has a weather seal 60 to provide a seal between the fixed and slide sash frame members. The weather seal is formed in a belt shape, and is disposed and held inside the slide sash frame member 70 by a pair of opposed slots 71a and 71b placed inside the sash frame member. Furthermore, the weather seal 60 is preferably placed on the outside (weather and rain) side of the window or door. The weather seal 60 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 18a and 18b.

FIGS. 13 a-13 c and 14 a-14 c are partial perspective views of the coupling assembly, each in an open and closed position, further illustrating components of the seal configuration at the end of the coupling stile. The sealing structure at the end of the connecting stile includes a stationary sealing element 20 placed on the lower frame member 3, while the slide sash 2 comprises a mating sealing member 32 located at the end of the connecting stile. ing. Slide sash 2 is shown in FIG.
When moved to the fully closed position, as shown in FIG. 2b, the sealing member 32 at the end of the connecting stile will allow the lower frame to function effectively at the end of the connecting device. It fits into the seal member supported by the member 3. The stationary sealing element 20 includes an outwardly extending sealing member, preferably located in a groove 54 of the movable stake 6, and further seals the sealing member 32 when the sliding sash is moved to its closed position. It is in mesh with the surface. It has to be mentioned here that corresponding sealing structures can be provided at both ends of the coupling device.

FIGS. 15 a to 15 j show various views of yet another preferred embodiment of the fixed connection sealing element 20. The sealing element 20 is adapted to engage with the end of the fixed connection stile. Therefore, it must be mentioned here that the particular shape of the sealing element 20 can vary depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile. The sealing element 20 further comprises an outer sealing surface 21 adapted to fit snugly on the outer surface of the lower frame of the window or door and further shaped to match the outer surface of the lower frame 3. Preferably, the sealing surface 21 includes a lip 27 which engages a corresponding longitudinally extending groove on the lower frame member so that the exact location of the sealing element 20 on the lower frame can be obtained. The sealing element 20 has a tapered leading surface 25 so as to provide easier engagement with a movable sealing element 32 supported at the end of the movable connecting stile as the window or door slide sash is moved to its closed position. Contains. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the sealing element 20 has a movable interlocking sealing element 3 thereon when the sliding sash of the window or door is in the closed position.
2 includes a pair of sealing surfaces 28, 29 that fit snugly. When the sliding sash of the window or door is moved to its closed position, the ribs 3 of the movable seal 32
6 fits snugly on surfaces 28, 29 of stationary seal 20. The outwardly extending member 31 on the stationary seal 20 is located in the groove 54 of the movable stile 6 together with the tongue 8 of the movable stile located in the space 37 behind the member 31. The illustrated embodiment of the fixed coupling seal element is adapted to fit snugly on the sloping outer surface of the window or door sill, as is typical, for example, in the lower sill below a sliding window or sliding door.

FIGS. 16 a to 16 j show various views of yet another embodiment of the stationary sealing element 20. In this embodiment, the sealing surface 21 of the fixed seal fitting on the lower frame member 3 is substantially parallel to the sealing surface cooperating with the movable seal on the end of the movable connecting stile, in particular A sealing member is used to provide a seal at the upper end of the coupling device where the lower frame member 3 does not have an inclined outer surface.

FIGS. 17 a to 17 j show various views of a particularly preferred embodiment of the movable sealing element 32. The movable sealing element 32 is adapted to mesh with the end of the movable connecting stile 6 of a window or door slide sash. It must therefore be mentioned here that the particular shape of the sealing element 32 can vary depending on the cross-sectional shape of the connecting stile. The sealing elements are provided on the faces 28, 29 of the stationary seal 20.
Includes a rib 36 that fits over the top. The sealing element further includes a member 38 located in a groove 54 at the end of the movable stile 6. Member 38 preferably includes a tapered leading surface to facilitate engagement with stationary sealing element 20 as the window or door slide sash is moved to its closed position. The member 38 also includes a notch 39 which cooperates with complementary ribs within the movable stile groove 54 to assist in placing the seal on the end of the stile as shown.

FIGS. 18 a and 18 b show end and perspective views of one preferred embodiment of the weather seal 60. In the preferred embodiment shown, the weather seal has a pair of outwardly diverging sealing elements, i.
lb) "a sealing element 61 and a flap sealing element 62 are included. The valve seal is preferably formed from an easily deformable rubber material and preferably has a hollow section. A pair of sealing elements is preferably Are disposed on a strip-shaped relatively rigid backing member 63. The structure of this weather seal is shown in FIGS. 18a and 18b, as described in more detail with reference to FIGS. Providing a seal that can be inserted into the mating portion;
The sealing surfaces at 62 lie in planes at an angle with respect to each other. In use, the weather seal is arranged on the framing member such that the flap seal 62 provides an outer first sealed boundary while the valve seal 61 provides an inner second sealed boundary.

FIGS. 19 a and 19 b show the weather seal element 6 in place in the frame member
An end view and a perspective view of one preferred embodiment of a slide sash frame member 70 including a zero are shown. Preferably, the frame member 70 includes a pair of longitudinally extending inner slots 71a, 71b in which the weather seal is located and retained. To assemble the weather seal on the slide sash frame member, one end of an appropriate length weather seal 60 is located in the slots 71a, 71b, and the weather seal 60 is then grooved by slots 71a, 71b. Can be slid into place along the length of. Configuring the weather seal 60 and the sash frame member 70 to allow for a sliding fit of the seal within the sash frame member provides significant advantages in assembly time and labor requirements, as well as within the sash frame. Allows for consistent and accurate assembly of the weather seal.

FIGS. 20 a and 20 b show the sash assembly in the open position. As described above, the lower frame member 3 includes the hump portion 11 on which the slide sash 2 is arranged and guided.

FIGS. 21 a and 21 b show the sash assembly in the closed position. In this position, a wedge-shaped element 75 supported inside the slide sash engages an outwardly extending hump portion 76 on the window or door frame, causing lateral movement of the slide sash. In doing so, the weather seal 60 located around the slide sash is pressed against each frame portion of the window or door frame, causing a seal around the slide sash. Spherical member 61 of the peripheral seal
Is deformed so that the area of its outer surface matches the outer surface of the fixed frame portion. Preferably, the lower flap 62 of the weather seal extends such that the leading edge 64 of the flap is located near or below the outer edge of the sash, thereby minimizing water ingress due to the effect of surface tension. It is dimensioned to keep it low. In essence,
The flap sealing element diverts any water out and the deformable valve acts as a second sealing line in the event that the first sealing line provided by the flap is broken.

The performance of the perimeter seal is consistent and predictable because the sliding configuration of the perimeter seal reduces assembly time and, since no technology is required to assemble the seal on the movable sash. Furthermore, the rubber spheres and the flap sealing elements cause only a slight drag during the sliding operation of the sash, and furthermore the hump of the fixed frame due to the closing action of the van-type door at the end of the sliding sash process. Provides an effective seal when pressed against the part.

Although the invention has been described on the basis of horizontally sliding sliding windows or sliding doors, it must be mentioned that the invention is also applicable to vertically opening windows.

While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a partially assembled sliding window or door incorporating one preferred embodiment of the seal structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lower frame member of a length of window or door with a connecting lower frame seal according to the present invention disposed thereon.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional end view of the lower frame member and the connecting lower frame seal shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a lower frame member and a connecting lower frame seal illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an end view, a plan view, and a perspective view of one embodiment of a coupling lower frame seal, respectively.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the lower frame member and the coupling lower frame seal shown in FIG. 2 coupled to a corner post member of a window or door slide sash.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the assembly shown in FIG. 1 with the slide sash shown in a partially open position.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the assembly shown in FIG. 1 with the slide sash shown in a closed position.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a sliding window or sliding door coupling assembly incorporating yet another preferred embodiment of the seal structure of the present invention.

FIG. 11 illustrates the coupling assembly of FIG. 10 with the slide sash shown in a raised position to illustrate the coupling seal element placed on the end of the sliding coupling lower frame seal according to the present invention. Is shown.

FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the slide sash with the slide sash sealing component removed.

13 is a partial perspective view of the coupling assembly in an open position, and further illustrate the fixed and movable consolidated sealing element.

Figure 14 is a partial perspective view of the coupling assembly in the closed position, further illustrates the fixed and movable consolidated sealing element.

FIG. 15 shows various views of yet another preferred embodiment of a fixed connection sealing element.

FIG. 16 shows various views of yet another preferred embodiment of a fixed connection sealing element.

FIG. 17 shows various views of yet another preferred embodiment of the mobile connecting seal element.

FIG. 18 is an end view and a perspective view, respectively, of a preferred embodiment of a weather seal according to yet another aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an end view and a perspective view of a weather seal disposed on the slide sash frame member.

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional end view and a plan view, respectively, of the assembled sliding window or sliding door showing the weather seal of the slide sash when the slide sash is in the open position.

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional end view and a plan view, respectively, of an assembled sliding window or sliding door assembly showing the weather seal of the slide sash when in the closed position.

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Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A sliding window or sliding door includes a fixed sash and a slide sash, the slide sash being movable between a closed position and a released position, wherein each of the fixed and slide sashes is provided by the slide sash. A sliding window or sliding door seal structure, each including a frame member arranged adjacent to each other when moving to a position, wherein the seal structure includes a fixed seal element and a movable seal element, wherein the movable seal element is the movable seal element. A seal structure supported on a slide sash, wherein the fixed and movable seal elements cooperate with each other to provide a seal at the end of the adjacent frame member when the slide sash is moved to the closed position. 2. The movable seal element supported by the slide sash at the end of a connecting stile, and wherein the fixed seal comprises a corresponding frame of the connecting stile of the fixed sash and a lower frame or head of the window or door. 2. The seal structure according to claim 1, wherein the seal structure is located between the frame member. 3. The fixed sealing element includes an outer sealing surface adapted to fit over an outer surface of a window or door sill and adapted to conform to an outer surface of the sill. 1. The seal structure according to 1. 4. The sealing structure according to claim 3, wherein the sealing surface includes a corresponding longitudinally extending groove or a lip that engages the lower frame member to obtain the correct location of the fixed sealing element in the lower frame. . 5. The fixed sealing element includes a tapered leading surface to enable engagement with the movable sealing element when the window or door slide sash moves to a closed position. 1. The seal structure according to 1. 6. The seal structure according to claim 1, wherein said stationary sealing element includes a sealing surface on which said movable connecting seal member is mounted when said window or door slide sash is in a closed position. 7. The seal structure according to claim 1, wherein said fixed sealing element is formed from a deformable material. 8. The seal structure according to claim 7, wherein the fixed sealing element is formed from a rubber compound. 9. The seal structure according to claim 1, wherein the movable seal element is formed from a deformable material. 10. The seal structure according to claim 9, wherein the movable seal element is formed from a rubber compound. 11. A sliding window or sliding door seal including a first seal member and a second seal member, wherein the first seal member has a flap shape and the second seal member has a deformable spherical cross-sectional shape. 12. The seal according to claim 11, wherein said second seal member has a hollow cross section. 13. The seal according to claim 11, wherein said first seal member is made of a rubber compound. 14. The seal according to claim 11, wherein said first and second seal members are provided on a backrest member. 15. The seal according to claim 11, wherein the backrest member is formed in a belt shape. 16. A sliding window or sliding door includes a fixed sash and a slide sash, the slide sash being movable between a closed position and a released position, wherein each of the fixed and slide sashes is provided with the slide sash. A sliding window or sliding door seal structure, each including a frame member arranged adjacent to each other when moving to a position, wherein the seal structure includes a fixed seal element and a movable seal element, wherein the movable seal element is the movable seal element. The fixed and movable sealing elements cooperate with each other to provide a seal at the end of the adjacent frame member when supported by a slide sash and moving the slide sash to the closed position; And a seal for sealing between the fixed sash and the slide sash. It includes a first sealing member and the second seal member, the seal structure in which the first sealing member is a shape of the flap, comprising presenting the second sealing member deformable spherical cross-sectional shape.