JP3161949B2 - Window connection frame - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a window connecting frame having a generally cylindrical shape for connecting a window sash provided on an outer wall and a window opening provided on an inner wall panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A sanitary room unit such as a bathroom unit is usually constructed by first installing a waterproof pan, erecting an inner wall panel thereon, and then attaching a ceiling panel. When a window is provided in this type of sanitary room unit, since the inner wall panel is not in direct contact with the outer wall, the window sash on the outer wall side and the window opening of the inner wall panel are generally connected using a window connection frame.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a conventionally used window connection frame. The window connection frame 200 has a cylindrical shape having a flange portion on one end side as shown in the drawing, and the other end portion (left end in the drawing) is in a state where the flange portion is overlapped on the inner surface of the inner wall panel. Part) is joined to the window sash, thereby connecting the window opening of the inner wall panel and the window sash. The flange part superimposed on the inner wall panel here
It is usually fastened to the inner wall panel with screws. The decorative cap 202 is mounted on the front surface of the flange so as to cover the screw.

As a method of finishing with the decorative cap 202, as shown in FIG. 10 (I), the corners of the vertical and horizontal decorative caps 202A and 202B are cut at 45 ° and the cut surfaces are joined. Alternatively, as shown in (II), a method is provided in which the vertical makeup cap 202A is provided through and the tip surface of the horizontal makeup cap 202B is brought into contact with the inner surface of the vertical makeup cap 202A. A method in which the cap 202B is provided through and the end face of the vertical decorative cap 202A is brought into contact with the inner face thereof.
(III) and the like are used.

In this connection method using the conventional window connection frame 200, vertical and horizontal frame divisions 200A and 200B (FIG. 9) which are members of the window connection frame 200 according to the dimensions of the site.
Are cut and connected to form the entire cylindrical window connection frame 200. At this time, it is difficult to accurately connect the frame divided bodies 200A and 200B in a watertight manner.
Further, there is a problem that the work is difficult when finishing with the decorative cap 202.

When finishing with these decorative caps 202A and 202B, each decorative cap 202A, 202B
It is necessary to cut 202B to exact dimensions,
The work is difficult, requires skill, and there is a problem that the skill difference between the workers affects the finish. Further, if the makeup caps 202A and 202B are cut short, there is also a problem that correction is not effective.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the frame divisions 200A and 200B are connected in a cylindrical shape by corner members 204, and decorative caps 202A and 202B are provided on the front surfaces of the flanges of the frame divisions 200A and 200B. At the same time, the corner portion 206 is provided integrally with the corner member 204 and is wider than the decorative caps 202A and 202B to make up the corners, and the corner caps 206 make up the decorative caps 202A and 202B.
(Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-8154) proposes a window connecting frame in which the connection side end of the window is covered from the outside.
5). Reference numeral 208 denotes a sealing member, which is fitted in the fitting groove 210 of the corner member 204 in a fitting manner.

In the case of the construction method using this window connection frame, the ends of the decorative caps 202A and 202B are hidden inside the corner cap 206, so that the above (I) to (II)
Compared with the case of I), there is an advantage that dimensional accuracy when cutting the decorative caps 202A and 202B on site is not so required, the construction is easy, and there is no difference in finish between operators.

On the other hand, in the case of the construction method using the window connection frame shown in FIG. 11, since the decorative caps 202A and 202B and the corner cap 206 form a surface step, the finished state is the above (I) to (I). There is a disadvantage that it is worse than III).

[0010]

The invention of the present application can be applied in accordance with the situation at the site and the skill of the worker, and can correct the damage to the cutting of the decorative cap, and is excellent in workability. The purpose of this is to provide. Thus, the window connection frame of the invention of the present application comprises a connecting portion extending laterally between the window sash of the outer wall and the window opening edge of the inner wall panel, and a flange portion superposed on the inner surface of the inner wall panel. A window connection frame for connecting the window sash and the window opening of the inner wall panel, wherein (a) the tubular body comprising the connecting portion and the flange portion is provided. A frame dividing body divided into a plurality of portions corresponding to respective sides such as an upper, lower side, and a side of a window; and (b) a member connecting the adjacent frame divided bodies located at the corners, A corner member provided with a connecting portion for connecting the butted edge portions of the frame divided body and a corner cap mounting portion provided at the indoor side end of the connecting portion; A front surface of the flange portion in the frame divided body, which is provided separately; (D) a decorative cap which is mounted on the front surface of the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member to cover the front surface of the flange portion, and covers an end of the corner cap mounting portion and the decorative cap from outside. The corner member is wider than the decorative cap and includes a corner cap separate from the corner member, and the corner cap mounting portion is shaped so as to be entirely covered by both the decorative cap and the corner cap. It is characterized by the following (claim 1).

[0011] In a window connecting frame according to another aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the corner cap mounting portion includes a flange piece positioned continuously with a flange portion of the frame split body;
A bank portion protruding from the front surface of the flange piece toward the room side, the bank portion having a front end surface located at the front end position of the flange portion on the indoor side or outside the room, and It has a width dimension equal to or less than the width,
The decorative cap can be fitted onto the bank portion (claim 2).

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a window connecting frame according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an engaging hole is formed in the corner cap mounting portion, and an elastic engaging claw is provided on a back surface side of the corner cap. The corner cap is attached to the corner cap mounting portion based on the engagement of the corner caps.

[0013] A window connecting frame according to still another aspect of the present invention is the window cap according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein rib-shaped claws are provided at both ends in the width direction of the front surface of the flange portion. A corresponding claw of a form fitted onto the claw is provided on the back side of the claw, and the decorative cap is attached to the front surface of the flange portion by an engagement action of the claw. (Claim 4).

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the window connecting frame according to the fourth aspect, the width of the bank portion in the corner cap mounting portion is equal to the width of the rib-shaped claws at both ends in the width direction of the front surface of the flange portion. And substantially the same dimension or less (claim 5).

[0015]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the corner cap is formed separately from the corner member, and the corner cap is mounted on the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member. The corner cap mounting portion has a shape that can be covered by both the decorative cap and the corner cap. According to the present invention, when finishing with the decorative cap, the situation at the site or the technical level of the operator is required. Accordingly, the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member may be covered with a vertical or horizontal decorative cap, and the decorative caps may be finished in a state where they face each other, or the connecting side of the vertical or horizontal decorative cap. Finishing with the corner cap attached to the corner cap attachment part so that the end part is covered from the outside Kill.

That is, the window connection frame of the present invention has a feature that it is possible to perform both finishing using only a decorative cap and finishing using a corner cap in combination. Thus, according to the former, the finished surface can be in a good finished state with no surface step, and according to the latter, even if the decorative cap is cut off, the corner cap is used. This can be repaired by concealment, so that the workability is good, the work efficiency is high, and there is an advantage that there is no difference in finish between workers.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member has a form in which a flange piece continuous with the flange portion of the frame divided body and a ridge protruding from the flange piece are provided. The embankment has a width that allows the decorative cap to fit over it,
In the case where the corner cap mounting portion is configured as described above, when the decorative cap is mounted on the front surface of the flange portion, the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member can be covered and concealed without trouble by the decorative cap.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, an engaging hole is formed in the corner cap mounting portion, while an elastic engaging claw is provided on the back surface of the corner cap, and the corner cap is mounted based on the engagement therebetween. According to the present invention, the corner cap can be easily attached to the corner cap mounting portion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a rib-shaped claw is provided on both ends in the width direction of the front surface of the flange portion of the frame divided body, and a corresponding claw is provided on the back surface of the decorative cap, and these are engaged. According to the present invention, the decorative cap can be mounted on the flange portion with a simple structure and a simple operation.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the width of the bank portion in the corner cap mounting portion is substantially equal to or less than the width of the rib-shaped claw in the fourth aspect. When mounting the decorative cap on the front of the flange, the ridge at the corner cap mounting section does not hinder anything, and the claws should be fitted to the ridge at the same time as the decorative cap is mounted on the front of the flange. Can be.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows the interior of a bathroom unit as a sanitary room unit, in which 10 is a bathtub and 12 is an inner wall panel. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the inner wall panel 12 has a form in which a number of tiles 22 are adhered in a predetermined arrangement state on the surface of the base board 20, and a reinforcing frame 24 made of a metal square pipe is arranged on the back surface. It consists of tile panels.

The inner wall panel 12 is provided with a window opening 26 (see FIG. 3) at a predetermined location. A window sash provided on the peripheral portion of the window opening 26 and the outer wall 28 (see FIG. 3). 16 are connected to each other by a window connection frame 14.

In this embodiment, the window connection frame 14 has a plurality of vertical,
It is divided into horizontal frame divisions 14A and 14B. That is,
In this example, the shape of the window is rectangular, and the window connecting frame 14 is a vertical frame divided body 1 corresponding to the left and right sides of the window.
4A and a horizontal frame divided body 14B corresponding to the upper side and the lower side. In FIG. 2, 16A, 16B
Is a vertical and horizontal makeup cap, and 18 is a corner cap.

As shown in FIG. 3, the window sash 16 is attached to the window frame 30, and the window connecting frame 14 is
Communication section 3 for connecting inner wall panel 12 and window sash 16
2 and a flange portion 34 extending outward at one end (right end in the figure) of the connecting portion 32. The end of the connecting portion 32 is joined to the window sash 16, and the flange portion 34 is provided. Is superimposed on the inner surface of the inner wall panel 12,
It is fixed to the inner wall panel 12 with screws 36.

[0025] As shown in FIG.
Each of A and 14B is provided with a reinforcing rib 38 projecting from the back surface side, and a fitting groove 40 is formed in the reinforcing rib 38. On the front surface of the flange portion 34, rib-shaped claws 42 and 44 are continuously provided along the longitudinal direction of the flange portion 34 at both ends in the width direction.

Reference numeral 46 denotes a corner member which is located at each of the four corners and connects the butted edges of the vertical frame divided body 14A and the horizontal frame divided body 14B to each other. And part 50. The connecting portion 48 is connected to the connecting portion 32 in each of the frame divided bodies 14A and 14B.
And a connecting piece 54 that branches off from the long part 52 and extends in a direction perpendicular to each other.
The connecting piece 54 is fitted in the fitting groove 40.

On the other hand, the corner cap mounting portion 50 is composed of a flange piece 56 which is positioned substantially continuously with the flange portion 34 of the frame divided bodies 14A and 144B, and a square ridge 58 protruding from the front surface of the flange piece 56. An engagement hole 60 penetrating the flange piece 56 is formed at the center thereof. Here, the embankment 58
As clearly shown in FIG. 4, the width (spacing) of the pair of rib-shaped claws 42 and 44 is slightly smaller than the width (interval) of the pair of rib-shaped claws 42. It is assumed that it is located at substantially the same position as the tip position.

The corner cap mounting portion 50 including the flange piece 56 and the bank portion 58 has a size such that the whole thereof can be covered by the decorative cap 16A or 16B, that is, its vertical and horizontal width dimensions are the decorative caps 16A and 16B. The width is narrower than the width.

The vertical and horizontal decorative caps 16A, 16B
Is for covering the front surface of the flange portion 34, and is made of a member having a U-shaped cross section provided with a front portion 62 as a main body portion and fitting claws 64 and 66 having a curved shape. These decorative caps 16A, 16B are attached to the flange 34 by elastically fitting the fitting claws 64, 66 to the claws 42, 44 of the flange 34.

On the other hand, the corner cap 18 is made of a plate-like member that is wider in the vertical and horizontal directions than the decorative caps 16A and 16B.
It is composed of side portions 70 standing upright on two adjacent sides.

An elastic engaging claw 72 is projected from the front surface 68 of the corner cap 18 on the rear surface side thereof.
Are elastically engaged with the engagement holes 60 at the positions. In addition, the flange piece 56 in the corner cap mounting portion 50 is formed at a position separated from the inner surface of the inner wall panel 12 by a certain distance toward the inside of the room as shown in FIG.

Next, a construction example using the window connection frame 14 of the present embodiment will be specifically described below. First, FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 show an example of a case where four corners are decoratively finished using a corner cap 18. In this example, flange portions of vertical and horizontal frame divided bodies 14A and 14B are shown. The decorative caps 16A and 16B having substantially the same length as the decorative caps 1A and 1B are attached to the flange 34,
The corner cap 18 is mounted on the corner cap mounting portion 50 of the corner member 46 such that the corner side ends (connection side ends) of 6A and 16B are overlapped on the inner side.
Each corner is decoratively finished with the corner cap 18.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show an example of construction in the case where the decorative caps 16A and 16B are used only for decorative finishing without using the corner cap 68. FIG. First, in the example of FIG. 6A, the corners of the decorative caps 16A, 16B are cut at 45 °, and the decorative caps 16A, 16B are joined to the vertical and horizontal frame divided bodies 14A, 14B so that the cut surfaces are abutted. Is mounted on the flange portion 34 to make a decorative finish. In this case, the corner cap mounting portion 50 of the corner member 46 is
Since the decorative caps 16A and 16B are shaped so as to be fitted outside, the corner cap mounting portion 50 does not hinder the mounting of the decorative caps 16A and 16B.
4, the corner cap mounting portion 50 can be covered with the decorative caps 16A and 16B.

FIG. 7 (A) shows an example in which a vertical decorative cap 16A is passed through and an end face of a horizontal decorative cap 16B is abutted on the inner surface of the vertical decorative cap 16A. . Also in this case, the corner cap mounting portion 50 of the corner member 46 does not hinder the mounting of the decorative cap 16A at all, and the vertical decorative cap 16A is satisfactorily placed in a state of covering the corner cap mounting portion 50 from the outside. Frame divided body 1
4A can be attached to the flange portion 34.

On the other hand, FIG.
B is a through hole, and the end face of the vertical makeup cap 16A is butt-fitted to the inner surface of the horizontal makeup cap 16B. Also in this case, the corner cap mounting portion of the corner member 46 is also provided. Reference numeral 50 does not hinder the mounting of the horizontal decorative cap 16B, and the lateral decorative cap 16B is properly mounted on the flange portion 34 of the horizontal divided frame 14B with the corner cap mounting portion 50 covered from the outside. can do.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when finishing with the decorative caps 16A and 16B, the corner member 46 is selected according to the situation at the site or the skill level of the worker.
Can be covered with vertical and horizontal decorative caps 16A and 16B, and the decorative caps 16A and 16B can be abutted against each other, or the connection side ends of the decorative caps 16A and 16B can be finished. Finishing can be performed in a state where the corner cap 18 is mounted on the corner cap mounting portion 50 so that the portion is covered from the outside.

In the latter case, that is, when the corner cap 18 is used in combination, even if the decorative caps 16A and 16B are damaged, the corner cap 1
Since this can be repaired by concealment by 8, the workability is good, the work efficiency is high, and there is an advantage that there is no difference in finish between workers.

In the present embodiment, the width of the embankment 58 of the corner cap mounting portion 50 is such that the decorative caps 16A and 16B can be fitted to the outside, so that the decorative caps 16A and 16B are provided on the front surface of the flange 34 as described above. The corner cap mounting portion 50 does not hinder the mounting, and the decorative caps 16A and 16B can be satisfactorily mounted on the front surface of the flange portion 34.

Further, while the engaging hole 60 is formed in the corner cap mounting portion 50, an elastic engaging claw 72 is provided on the back surface of the corner cap 18, and the corner cap 18 is mounted based on the engagement therebetween. Therefore, the corner cap 18 can be mounted very easily.

In the above embodiment, the engaging hole 60 is provided on the flange piece 56 of the corner cap mounting portion 50 of the corner member 46, while the elastic engaging claw 72 is provided on the corner cap 18 side, and these are elastically engaged. Although the corner cap 18 is attached by fitting, the corner cap 18 can be attached by bonding without providing the engagement holes 60 and the elastic engagement claws 72.

FIG. 8 shows a specific example. In the example of FIG. 8A, first, the flange piece 74 of the corner cap mounting portion 50 is formed at a position substantially in contact with the inner surface of the inner wall panel 12. The embankments 76, 78 having different heights are erected from the flange piece 74, and the decorative caps 16A,
This is an example in which decorative caps 16A and 16B are attached such that one fitting claw 64 of 16B is brought into contact with the bank portion 76 and the other fitting claw 66 is fitted outside the bank portion 78.

Further, in the example of (B), the flange piece 74 is formed at a position substantially in contact with the inner surface of the inner wall panel 12 as in the example of FIG. An example is shown in which the decorative caps 16A and 16B are mounted so as to stand up from the flange pieces 74 and to fit the fitting claws 64 and 66 of the decorative caps 16A and 16B to the outside.

Further, in the example of (C), the embankment 80, which is shorter than that of the example of (B), is raised from the flange piece 74 at a position substantially in contact with the inner surface of the inner wall panel 12, and the makeup is applied thereto. This is an example in which the decorative caps 16A, 16B are attached so that the fitting claws 64, 66 of the caps 16A, 16B are fitted outside.

In these examples (A), (B) and (C), the corner caps 18 are arranged at the four corners so that the ends of the decorative caps 16A and 16B overlap with each other. It is adhered to each of the decorative caps 16A, 16B. That is, in this example, the corner cap 18
Is mounted on the corner cap mounting section 50 via the decorative caps 16A and 16B. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, the present invention can be configured in variously modified forms without departing from the gist thereof.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of a window connection frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the interior of a bathroom in which the window connection frame of FIG. 1 is applied to a bathroom unit.

3A and 3B are a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of a main part of one example of a window connection frame of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the window connection frame of FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 before a decorative cap is attached.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing the window connection frame of FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 with a decorative cap and a corner cap attached.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a construction example in which finishing is performed using the window connection frames of FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 without using a corner cap.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a construction example different from FIG. 6 when finishing is performed using the same window connection frame and without using a corner cap.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of a window connection frame according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view of a conventional window connection frame.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a construction example using a window connection frame and not using a corner cap.

FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a conventional window connection frame that is finished using a corner cap.

[Explanation of symbols]

 12 inner wall panel 14 window connection frame 14A, 14B frame divided body 16 window sash 16A, 16B decorative cap 18 corner cap 26 window opening 32 communication portion 34 flange portion 42, 44 claw 46 corner member 48 connecting portion 50 corner cap mounting portion 56 Flange piece 58, 76, 78, 80 Embankment 60 Engagement hole 64, 66 Fitting claw 72 Elastic engaging claw

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A connecting portion extending laterally between a window sash of an outer wall and a window opening edge of an inner wall panel, and a flange portion overlapped on an inner surface of the inner wall panel, and as a whole, A window connecting frame which is cylindrical and connects the window sash and the window opening of the inner wall panel (a)
A frame divided body formed by dividing the cylindrical body comprising the connecting portion and the flange portion into a plurality of portions corresponding to respective sides such as upper, lower and side sides of the window; (C) a member for connecting the divided bodies to each other, the connecting member connecting the butted edges of the frame divided bodies, and a corner member provided with a corner cap mounting portion provided at the indoor side end of the connected portion. A decorative cap that is provided corresponding to and separate from the frame divided body, is mounted on the front surface of the flange portion of the frame divided body, and covers the front surface of the flange portion; and (d) a corner cap on the corner member. A corner cap that is wider than the decorative cap and is separate from the corner cap, which is mounted on the front surface of the mounting portion and covers the corner cap mounting portion and the end of the decorative cap from outside; Ri, and a window connecting frame the corner cap mounting portion, characterized in that there is a wholly covering can shape by any of the decorative cap and corner caps. 2. The corner cap mounting portion according to claim 1, wherein the corner cap mounting portion includes a flange piece located continuously with the flange portion of the frame divided body, and a bank portion protruding from the front surface of the flange piece to the indoor side. The ridge portion has a tip surface located at the tip of the flange portion on the indoor side or on the outside of the flange, and has a width dimension equal to or less than the width of the decorative cap. The window connection frame, wherein the decorative cap can be fitted to the outside. 3. The corner cap mounting portion according to claim 1, wherein an engaging hole is formed in the corner cap mounting portion, and an elastic engaging claw is provided on a back surface side of the corner cap. A window connection frame, wherein the corner cap is attached to a corner cap mounting portion. 4. The claw according to claim 1, wherein rib-shaped claws are provided on both ends in the width direction of the front surface of the flange portion, and the claws are externally fitted to the claws on the back surface side of the decorative cap. A window connecting frame, wherein corresponding decorative claws are provided, and the decorative cap is mounted on the front surface of the flange portion by an engaging action of the claws. 5. The width of the bank portion in the corner cap mounting portion according to claim 4, wherein the width of the rib-shaped claws at both ends in the width direction on the front surface of the flange portion is substantially equal to or smaller than the width. A window connection frame, characterized in that: