US1686927A - Window - Google Patents

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Oct. 9, 1928; 1,686,927

D. R. RICHARDS WINDOW 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Original Filed May 31, 1923 fizzorizay.

Oct. 9; 1928. 1,686,927

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Patented Oct. 9, 1928,

UNiTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WINDOW.

Application filed May 31, 1923, Serial No. 642,487. .Renewed March 1 1928 structed, that the lower sash can be supported upon a pivotally supported inner guide strip and the upper sash can be supported upon a pivotally supported parting bead strip for lowering the sash in an arcurate path inwardly to obviate the necessity of sitting upon the windowv sill or going out of a room to wash the outside faces of the window panes.

A further object of the invention is the provision of laterally movable casing strips pivotally supported at their lower ends and provided with means for carrying the sash upon the strips when lowering the strips and sash in an arcuate pathinto a room. I I

A still further object of theinvention is the provision of means for supporting either or both of the sash in a predetermined locked position when it is desired to ventilate a room.

A still further object of the invention is the provisionvof a sliding sash window, so constructed that it will be easy 'and simple in operation and the parts so arranged that the parting beads and guide strips can be applied to any standardsliding sash window frame already installed in a building so that the windows'can be opened inwardly, in an. arcuate path when desired, for either cleaning the window panes or ventilating the room.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel features of construction,arrangement and combination of parts hereinafter more fully described and finally pointed out in the claims hereto Referring to the accompanying drawings forming apart of this specification, wherein like characters of reference denote similar parts throughout the several views:

Fig. 1, is a front elevation of a sliding sash window embodying the features of my invention. 1

Fig. 2, is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3, is a sectional view taken on the same strips in its innermost position.

Fig. 5, is a sectional view of the device showing the lower sash in an inclined position and the upper sash lowered for attachment to the pivotal parting bead;

Fig. 6, is a sectional View of the device showing both the lower and upper sash as supported in aninclined' position upon the inner ivotal guide strips and the pivotal parting ead strips, respectively.

Fig. 7, is a cross sectional view of one of the window guide strip receiving channels.

Fig. 8, is a perspective view of one of the pivot pins. V

Fig. 9, is a detail in side elevation of the means for holding theutwo sash from displacement when in their inclined position.

, Referring to the drawings, the reference character 1 represents the sides of a window casing 2. 3 and 4 represent the lower and upper sliding sash, respectively, of a window, the sashof which are provided with the usual sash cords 5 which ride over suitable pulleys 6. 7 indicates the usual outer sash guide strips which aresuitably fixed to the sides 1 of the window casing.

8 represents short upper and lower parting beads, or strips fixed to the sides 1 of the window casing. 9 indicates movable intermediate parting beads, or strips.

10 indicates short upper and lower inner sash guide strips which are suitably fixed to the sides 1 of the window casing, while 11 represents movable intermediate inner sash Y guide strips.

The intermediate parting beads, or strips 9 are normally receivable in channels 12 formed in the sides 1 of the window casing. These channels are preferably lined with noncorrodible material 13. The lower end of each parting head 9 is provided with a suitable outwardly directed, or extended pivot pin 14 having a flattened securing head 15. The pivot pin 14 of each parting bead 9 is journaled in an opening 16 in the adjacent side 1 of the window casing and-an opening 17 in a metallic bearing plate 18. Each pivot pin leis provided with a sultable stop "pin 19.

The stop pin when in register with a recess 20 in the openings 16 and 17, will permit the pivot pins to be withdrawn from their bearings. The removal of the parting beads can only be accomplished, as stated, when the parting beads have been lowered to a horizontal position. The outer and inner face of each parting bead 9 is faced at the ends with a metallic facing strip 21, to reinforce the ends thereof.

The intermediate parting heads 9 are movable toward and away from each other through the medium of the pins 14 and are also pivotally supported by means of the pins 14.

The intermediate inner sash guide strips 11 are preferably receivable in suitable channels 22 formed in the sides 1 of the window casing. These channels are preferably lined with a no'n-corrodible material 23. The lower end of each guide strip 11 is provided with a suitable outwardly directed pivot pin 24 also having a flattened securing head 15. The pivot'pin 24 of each sash guide strip 11 is 'ournal'ed in an o ienin 25 in the sides 1 of the window casing and in an opening 26 in a suitable metallic bearing )late 27 Each pivot pin 24 is provided with a suitable stop pin 28. The stop pin 28, when in register with a recess 29 in the openings 25 and 26 will permit the pivot pins 24 to be withdrawn from their bearings. The removal of the sash guide strips from their bearings can be accomplished, as stated, when the intermediate sash guide strips 11 have been lowered to a horizontal position. The outer face of each inner intermediate sash guide strip 11 is faced with a metallic facing strip 30. The ends of this strip engages theinner face of each strip for reinforcing the strip. Each intermediate sash guide strip 11 is provided with a side strip or bead 31 which is suitably fixed thereto. If desired, the intermediate inner sash guide strips 11 need not be receivable in channels 22, but may merely engage the inner face of each side 1- 0f the window casing.

The intermediate parting bead, as well as the intermediate sash guide strips are held in their closed or normal position by means suitable fasteners 32 for holding the strips in contact with the sides 1 of the window casing. Upper and lower fasteners may be employed when desired.

The lower end of each intermediate inner sash guide strip 11 is preferably enlarged as at 33 to provide a greater support for the supporting pins 24.

The pivot pin 24 of the sash guide strips 11 are ositioned lower than the pivot pins of the parting heads 9 as will be apparent from Fig. 1, of the drawings.

Each parting bead 9 is provided with a pair of suitably spaced supporting arms 34 adapted for interlocking engagement with a pair of upper hook shaped members 35 fixed to the upper rail of the upper sash and a pair of looped members 36 fixed to the lower rail of the upper sash when parting beads 9 have been moved toward each other a predetermined distance to register the hooks and loops of the upper sash with the supporting arms of the intermediate parting beads 9.

Each intermediate sash guide 11 is provided with. a pair of suitably spaced supporting arms 3. adapted for interlocking engagement with a pair of upper hook shaped members 38 fixed to the upper rail of the lower sash and a pair of looped members 39 fixed to the lower rail of the lower sash when the inner" intermediate sash guide strips 11 have been moved toward each other a predetermined distance to align the hooks and looped members of the lower sash with the supporting arms of the sash guide strips 11- 7 Each of the intermediate parting heads 9 as well as the inner intermediate sash guide strips 11 are provided with a pairof suitable pull knobs 40 for moving ward or away from each other. a

41 indicates a pair of suitable rollers carsaid elements to-.

ried by the upper stationary parting beads I and upper inner sash guide strips over which the sash cords can pass when the sash are be ing swung inward and downward, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.

When it is desired to hold the sash in their I inwardly inclined positions against possible displacement, I employ a suitable brace member 42 which is pivotally connected at its lower end to one of the sash guide strips 11. The free end of the brace member 42 is hook shaped, as at 43, for engagement with a suit able pin 44 carried by one of the sides 1 of the window casing. Brace member 42 is provided with a hinged brace member 45 which is provided with a hook shaped end 46 for engagement with a suitable pin 47 fixed to one of the parting bead strips 9, as shown in Fig. 9. By means of this arrangement, both sash may be locked together in their inclined positions, as shown in Fig. 6. The operation of the device is as follows: hen it is desired to wash the outside of the window pane of the lower sash, the sash is first raised so that the hooks 38 and the upper part of the looped members 39 are positioned ust above the arms 37 on the stop beads or inner sash guide strips 11. The two guide strips 11 are then moved toward each other to bring the arms 37 into register with the hooks 38 and loops 39 and then the lower sash is lowered to the position shown in Fig. 3 to bring the hooks and loops into engagement with the respective arms. The two guide strips 11 are then moved inwardly in an arcuate path, through the medium of the pivot pins to the desired inner position within a room. It will be observed that the lower window sash is, carried upon. the guide respective arms.

strips 11 and that free access may be had to the outside of the windowpane when in the position shown in Fig.5.

After the outside face of the window pane of the lower sash has been cleaned, the upper sash is lowered so that the hooks and the upper part of the looped members 36 are positioned just above the arms 34: on the parting heads 9. The two parting beads are then moved toward each other to bring the arms 34: into register with he hooks 35 and loops 36 and then the upper sash is lowered.

to the position shown in Fig. 5 to bring the hooks and loops into engagement with the After this operation, the two parting beads and the upper sash resting thereupon are moved together in an arcuate path through the medium of the pivot pins to the desired inner position, as illustratedin Fig. 6.

It is evident from the foregoing description, that a window construction as herein set forth, obviates the dangers and inconvenience incident to the washing of the outside of sliding sash windows, and it also obviates the removal of window screens.

It is obvious that the window sash may be moved into and held in the positions shown in Figs. 5 and 6 for ventilating purposes as well as window washing.

The many advantages of the herein described invention will readily suggestthemselves to those skilled in the art to which it appertains.

I do not desire to be understood as limiting myself to the exact details of construction and arrangement of parts as herein described and illustrated, as it is manifest that var1ations and modifications be made with out departing from the spirit and scope of my invention and the terms of the following claims, hence I wish it to be understood that I reserve the right to make any such changes, or modifications as may fairly fall within the scope of the appended claims when fairly construed.

What I claim is:

1. In a window construction, a window casing having a pair of opposed fixed outer sash guide strips, a pair of opposed inner sashguide strips, means-for-pivotally supporting and laterally moving said inner sash guide strips, a pair of opposed fixed upper and lower parting bead strips, a pair of opposed intermediate parting bead st-rlps, means for pivotally supporting and laterally moving said intermediate parting bead strips, sash supporting arms fixed to the pivotally Supported and laterally movable inner sash guide strips, hooks and loops fixed to the lower sash for engagement with said arms to secure the lower sash to the inner sash guide strips during inward swinging movement of the lower sash, sash supporting arms fixed to the pivotally supported and laterally movable intermediate parting bead strips, hooks and loops fixed to the upper sash for engage ment' with said arms to secure the upper sash to the intermediate pivotally supportedand laterally movable parting bead strips during inward swinging movementof the upper sash after-the lower sash has been lowered by inward swingmg movement thereof.

2. In a window construction, a window casing having fixed opposed outer sash guide strips, opposed pivotally supported and laterally movable parting bead strips, opposed pivotally supported and laterally movable inner sash guide strips, fastening means for locking said sash guide strips and parting brad strips in the normal. positionwith relation tosides of the window casing, cooperatin g catches fixed to the inner sash guide strips and the lower sash, the latter catches adapt-- ed to engage the former for supporting the lower sash duringinward swinging movement thereof after the latter catches have been elevated by the raising of the lower sash and the former have been moved inward laterally and then'the latter lowered for engagement with the former.

3. In a window construction, a casing, guide strips pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the casing for movement towards each other, a sash, looped members carried by the sash, hooked members carried by the guide strips for engagement with the looped members of the sash when the guide strips have been moved toward each other a predetermined distance for holding the sash against displacement upon the guide strips during pivotal movement of the guide strips.

4. In a window construction, a casing, guide strips pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the casing for movement towards each other, a sash, sash cords fixed to the sash and means for supporting the sash against displacement upon said guide strips after they have been moved toward each other a predetermined. distance so that the guide strips and sash may be moved together in an inward arcuate path.

5. In a window construction, a window casing, parting bead strips pivotally mounted on the opposite sides of'the casing for movement toward each other, inner sash guide strips pivotally mounted on the oppo' site sides of the casing for movement toward each other, an upper sliding sash, a lower sliding sash, means for supporting each sash against displacement upon their respective strips after the strips have been moved toward each other a predetermined distance so that the strips and their respective sash can be moved together in the pivotal movement of the strips.

6. In a window construct-ion, a window casing, an upper anda lower sliding window I sash, opposed pivotally supported and inward laterally movable parting and stop strips sash supporting means fixed to the parting and stop strips, fastening means fixed to the upper and the lower sash cooperating with the sash supporting means to se cure the sashes to their respective strips after the strips have been moved laterally toward each other prior to inward swinging movement of the sashes upon their respective strips.

7. In a sliding sash window frame structure, a casing, parting bead strips pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the casing for movement laterally toward each other and inner stop strips pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the casing tor movement laterally toward each other. i

8. In a sliding sash window frame structure, a casing, parting head strips pivotally mounted on'opposite sides of the casing -itor movement toward each other, inner stop strips pivotally monnted on opposite sides of the casing for movement toward each other and arms on the parting bead strips and the stop strip adapted to cooperate with means on sliding sashes carried by the casing for securing the sashes to the respective In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name to the specification. 7

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