US1949257A

US1949257A - Window construction

Info

Publication number: US1949257A
Application number: US529859A
Authority: US
Inventors: Sebastian P Neuhausen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1931-04-13
Filing date: 1931-04-13
Publication date: 1934-02-27
Anticipated expiration: 1951-02-27

Description

Feb. 27, 1934. s. P. NEUHAUSEN WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed April 13, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Jeaszzbn Rwy/ 1205621 g INVENTOR K BY 5 51 .5 5 g ATTORNEY5 WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed April 13, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 w wz.

ATTORNEYS l atented Feb. 27, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFMIE 2 Claims.

My invention relates to improvements in window constructions, and it consists in the combinations, constructions, and arrangements herein described and claimed.

An object of my invention is to provide a window construction having novel means whereby aligned windows may be opened.

A further and principal object of my invention is to provide a more simple window construction than the window construction set forth in my application for patent Serial No. 449,950.

A further object is to provide a window construction having aligned top and bottom windows in which both windows may be moved vertically.

Another object is to provide novel means whereby aligned top and bottom windows may be moved out of alignment and said top window may be removed from the window frame.

Other objects and advantages will appear in the following specification, and the novel features of the invention will be particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming part of this application, in which Figure 1 is a front elevation of my window construction,

Figure 2 is a section taken along the line 2--2 of Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a section taken along the line of Figure 1,

Figure 4 is a detail view showing a detachable locking means associated with the bottom window.

Figure 5 is a detail view of the structure whereby the top window may be moved vertically and removed from the frame,

Figure 6 is a section taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 5, and

Figure '7 is a detail view of the catch means for locking said top and bottom windows in alignment.

In carrying out my invention I provide a window frame 1 comprising inner side portions 2, outer side portions 3, an inner lintel portion 4, an outer lintel portion 5, and a sill portion 6 as shown in Figure 1.

Referring to Figure 2 it will be seen that 1 provide a top window '7 and a bottom window 8 which are in alignment. Since both sides of the window frame and the structure associated therewith are identical, the description will be confined to the structure associated with one side of the window frame. A track member 9 is disposed in a substantially vertical position on the top portion of the inner side of the window frame and is spaced away from the window frame as shown in Figure 5. The track member 9 is provided with a leg formation 10 at each end thereof adapted for being connected with the window frame by any desirable means such as screws 11. It will be noted by referring to Figure 6 that the top end of said track member is slightly nearer to the top window sash than the bottom end thereof. In other words the track member is not disposed in a strictly vertical position and is not parallel to the top window. The purpose of this will be hereinafter described. A hook member 12 as shown in Figures 5 and 6 is provided with a stem portion 13 having track engaging formations 14 whereby the hook member may be slidably connected with the track 9. The hook member is provided with a slotted portion 15 and a slotted portion 16 which are disposed between the body portion of the hook and a projecting portion thereof, said slot 16 76 terminating in recessed

portions

18 and 19.

A chain, cable, or other suitable link means 20 is connected with the hook 12 through the slot 15 and extends through an opening 21 in the inner lintel portion of the frame and over rollers 22 for being operatively associated with a weight member 23. A plate member 24 is fixedly connected with the sash 25 of the top window 7 by any suitable means such as screws 26 and is provided with a flange portion 27 having a stud portion 28 provided with a head 29. The stud portion 28 is normally disposed in the recessed portion 19 of the hook member 12. It will be seen by referring to Figures 1 and 6 that a space is provided between the windows and the window frame.

On referring to Figures 1 and 7 it will be seen that the top portion of the bottom window sash is provided with a plate 30 adapted for being secured to the window sash by any suitable means such as screws 31. A catch member 32 is pivotally or rotatably mounted on the plate member 30 and is provided with a projecting or catch portion 33 and an actuating or handle portion 34. The side 2 of the window frame is provided with an opening 35 therein. A plate member 36 is fixedly connected with the side 2 of the window frame and is disposed over the opening 35. The plate 36 is provided with a slot 3'7 therein for receiving the projecting or catch portion 33. The plate 30 is provided with a bent over or flange portion 38 which abuts the frame side of the window sash. The flange portion 38 is provided with an opening therein for receiving a pin 39 110 whereby the pin 39 may be fixedly connected therewith. The pin 39 extends through a slot 40 in the side of the window frame and is connected with a chain or cable 20 which extends over the pulleys 22' and is operatively connected with the window weight 23. The

cable portions

20 and 20 may be integral as shown and operatively associated with the weight 23 by a pulley 44.

It will be seen by referring to Figure 2 that the slot 40 is composed of slotted portions 41, 42, and 43. The bottom portion of the frame side is provided with a track member of the shape shown in Figure 2. The top end of the track member is positioned adjacent the inner edge of the window frame, the bottom edge of the track member extending toward the lower sash of the bottom window. The track 45 is provided with a slot 46 in the top end portion thereof. The track is connected with the frame by any suitable means such as screws 47 but it will be noted that the lower end of the track is not provided with any screws for being connected with the frame. The reason for this will be hereinafter explained. A catch member 48 is mounted on the lower portion of the bottom window sash adjacent the edge thereof by any desirable means such as screws 49. The catch member comprises a movable pin 50 having an actuating arm 51. The pin 50 is provided with a shoe portion 52 adapted for fitting over the track 45 and slidable with respect thereto. A catch member 53 may be pivotally connected to the side of the window frame adjacent the lower extremity of the track 45. The

' catch member 53 is provided with a hook portion 54 adapted for engaging the pin 50 when the lower window is in the position shown in Figure 2 whereby the bottom portion of said window may be locked against vertical movement. A Weatherstrip 55 is provided having a bead portion 56. The Weatherstrip is connected with each of the inner sides of the window frame and extends the full length thereof. Both the top and bottom windows are provided with recesses 57 for receiving the bead portion 56 when the windows are in their aligned position shown in Figures 1 and 2.

From the foregoing description of the various parts of the device, the operation thereof may be readily understood.

When the operator desires to open the windows, he first grips the handles 34 of the catch members 32 and rotates them for moving the catch portion 33 out of the slot in the plate 36. The bottom window is then swung inwardly pivoting about the pin 50. At this point it will be seen that the reason the bottom portion of the track is not connected with the side of the window frame is that it must be resilient or movable as the resistance of the weatherstrips 55 to the bottom edge of the window sash when the window is being swung inwardly will tend to spring the lower end of the track. As the bottom window is swung inwardly, the pin 39 moves through the slot portion 42 until it enters the slot 41. If it is desired to retain the bottom Window in this position, the catch portion 33 is moved for entering the slot 46 in the top portion of the track member. If it is desired that the bottom window be locked in this latter position so that it cannot be moved upwardly from the outside 0f the window by releasing the catch members 32, it will be merely necessary to move the hook members 54 for engaging the pins 50. The hook members 54 may or may not be used as desired. When it is desired that the bottom window be moved upwardly the catch portions 33 are removed from the slots 46 in the top portion of the track members whereby the bottom window may be moved upwardly. As the window moves upwardly the pin 39 moves upwardly in the slot portion 41, said window being suspended in any desired position by the window weights 23. It will be seen by referring to Figure 3 that the pins 50 may be actuated for removing the shoe portions 52 from the tracks 45 whereby the bottom portion of the bottom window may be swung upwardly.

It will be seen by referring to Figures 2 and 5 that a catch member 58 is connected with each side of the window frame for normally holding the top window sash in engagement with the window strips. When it is desired that the top window may be moved downwardly, it is first necessary that the bottom window be moved out of alignment therewith. When the top window is moved downwardly the catch members 12 slide downwardly on the track members 9, said top window being held in its suspended position by the weights 23. When it is desired that the top window be swung inwardly, it is first necessary that the bottom window be swung inwardly and then moved upwardly. The shoe members 52 are then moved out of engagement with the tracks 45 whereby the bottom portion of the bottom window may be swung inwardly. The window is then moved downwardly in order that the pins 39 may be moved into the slot portions 43. The catch members 58 are then moved toward the window frame whereby the top window may be released for being swung inwardly. As the top window swings inwardly the resistance of the Weatherstrip against the top portion of said window moves the studs 28 from the recess portion 19 and the hook 12 to the recess portion 18 thereby preventing a binding action between the window frame sash and the weatherstrips. If it is desired to remove the top window from the frame, it is merely necessary to slide the pins 28 through the slots 16 and over the projections 17. As has been referred to hereinbefore the track members 9 are disposed in an inclined position with respect to the windows and window frame. The reason for this is that as the top window is moved downwardly from its position shown in Figure 2 it will be moved away from the weatherstrips thereby preventing a binding action between the window and the weather strips and that when the window is returned to its position shown in Figure 5 it will be slidingly moved into engagement.

I claim: 1&0

1. A window structure comprising a window frame, a window disposed in the frame, a pair of track members connected with the sides of the frame, a movable element slidably mounted on each 'of the track members, means for connecting the elements with window weights, and bracket members connected with the window and detachably connected with the movable elements.

2. A window structure comprising a window frame, a window disposed in the frame, a pair 1 of track members connected with the window frame on opposite sides thereof, movable elements slidably mounted on the track members, bracket members connected with the window and provided with projecting pins, said movable elements being provided with slotted openings therein for receiving the projecting pins for detachably connecting the window with the movable elements.

SEBASTIAN P. NEUHAUSEN.