US2076194A - Window - Google Patents

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A TTO April 6, 1937. EPSTEIN ET AL WINDOW Filed April 6, 1935 Patented Apr. 6, 1937 lCE f wmnow Louis Epstein and Henry WL'lYfillenMiami, Fla.

Application April 6, 1935,'SerialNo. 15,086

g 3 Claims.

Our invention relates to improvements in windows, and particularly to a hinged window and to operating and locking structure therefor.

An object of our invention is to provide a win- ,3 dow which can be installed or built into any building or structure, eitherduring erection or remodelling of the building, and which is adaptable. for use in substantially any and all places where .a casement window or. sliding sashes, or

. ,J in fact any type of windowmight be used.

" .A further object is to provide a window structure in which the window sashes will shut tightly to make a waterproof closure, and with which the sashes are opened toward the outside and conveniently moved and adjusted to any desired degree of opening by manipulation of control parts from the inside of the window.

Another object is to provide control and operating structure by which the window is adjusted to any desired degree of opening with dispatch the sash to retain the window in a closed relation.

Yet another object and purpose is to provide operating mechanism that can be conveniently installed and which possesses greatstrength and rigidity to hold and support the window sashes and to retain the same in any desired position of adjustment, either opened or closed.

With the above and other objects in view, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art, our present invention includes and embraces certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts which will be hereinafter set forth in connection with the drawing and then pointed out in the claims.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through a window structure embodying our invention, substantially along the line of I-I of Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 is a view in elevation taken from the inner side of the window and with fragmentary parts in section.

Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view substantially on line 33 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 showing the window sashes closed.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view on line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a detail fragmentary sectional view through one edge of the sash on line 6-6 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary broken sectional view on line 1-1 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary detail view in section on line 88 of Fig. 5.

and facility, and which also can be used to lock Figs.9 and 10 are fragmentary views in elevation showing the endof the operating rod.

Fig-11 'is a view similar to Fig. 6 showing a modified construction.

The casing structure, generally indicated at I, 5 canloe fitted in any window opening, or the like, in a frame, masonry or other wall or structure, and-this frame and its associated parts can be made of wood, metal, or any other desired suitable material. It is perhaps preferable that a 10 channel beprovided, as at 2, around the inner opening of the frame I, and at the top and bottom within the channel suitable guide or trackways 3 can be mounted. Extending from top to bottom and substantially centrally between the sides of the casing l we provide a supporting bar 4 disposed and mounted somewhat after the manner of a mullion, but having its outer face terminating in line with the inside of the channel way 2..

The window sashes 5 and 6 are of combined size to fill the opening within the frame 1 substantially as this. is defined by the channel portion 2 and the trackways 3, and these two sashes are connected together foldably at their adjacent edges by means of .hinges 1. The sashes 5 and 6 are provided on their upper and lower edges, and adjacent to their outer corners, with projecting pin portionsfl received in the slots of the guidetracks 3, and preferably provided with rollers9 to reduce friction.

A bearing sleeve II] is fitted through an opening in the supporting bar 4 and an operating rod 1 I is mounted therethrough for free endwise sliding movement. This operating rod is provided at one end with an operating handle l2, and at its other end has a toggle link I3 pivotally mounted. This toggle link is provided at its outer end with a bearing portion l4 adapted to serve as a bearing part of a hinge l 5 by which the two sashes 5 and 6 are connected together, and as shown in Fig. 5, the butt pin I6 of the hinge fits through this bearing portion M.

It is perhaps preferable that a drag-spring IT, or other means, be provided to frictionally engage the rod I I to retain the same against casual sliding through the sleeve l0, and as the rod I l is movable through this sleeve and through the toggle link l3 has direct connection with the hinge l5 at the line of swinging mounting of the two sashes, as the rod II is pushed out or pulled in the two sashes 5 and 6 will be opened or closed, respectively. When the rod H is pulled in to its full extent so that the two sashes 5 and 6 are entirely shut, the pivotally jointed connection with the toggle link I3 is on the inside of the supporting rail 4 and the rod I I can then be swung down to be dependent below the sleeve and substantially parallel with the inner face of this bar 4. A

5 spring clip I9 is conveniently provided to resiliently receive and to retain the rod I I in this position, and it will of course be appreciated that in this relation of the parts the window sashes are positively locked and retained against being 10 opened in even the slightest degree.

In Fig. 11, we have shown a modification of the structure illustrated in Fig. 6, and here the spindle 8 has a roller 90. thereon provided with ball bearings or other suitable antifriction bearing structures. Obviously, many forms and types of roller and antifraction bearing structures can be provided and employed to give ease and facility of operation where heavy or large windows are mounted.

Since the two sashes 5 and 6 open out and close in over the trackways 3, it will be apparent that various forms of cleats, flanges, or other types of weather stripping can be employed to insure water and weather tight closing of the windows.

While we have herein shown and described only certain specific embodiments of our invention and have suggested only certain possible modifications, it will be understood that many changes can be made in the form, construction, assembly, in-

s'wingably connecting said window sashes together at their adjacent edges, spindle means at the top and bottom outer edges of each sash 00- operating with the guideways to slidably hold the outer edges of the sashes, a guide sleeve carried by said supporting bar within the opening thereof, and an operating rod fitted slidably through said guide sleeve and consequently through said opening and connected with said sashes substantially along the line of hinging thereof to be moved endwise slidably through said sleeve and opening to open and close said window sashes.

2. A window comprising, a frame having guideways at top and bottom and provided with a middle supporting rail having an opening extending substantially horizontally therethrough, a pair of window sashes combining to close the opening of the frame, hinge means connecting said window sashes swingably together at their adjacent edges, spindle means at the top and bottom outer edges of each sash cooperating with the guideways to slidably hold the outer edges of the sashes, a guide sleeve carried by said supporting bar within the opening thereof, an operating rod fitted slidably through said guide sleeve and connected with said sashes substantially along the line of hinging thereof to be moved endwise slidably through said sleeve and opening to open and close said window sashes, means to hold said rod frictionally within the sleeve to maintain adjusted positionings of the sashes and a toggle link associated with the operating rod to allow said rod to be swung down on the inner side of the sleeve and supporting bar to lock and retain the sashes in closed relation.

3. A window comprising, a frame having guideways at the top and the bottom thereof and provided with a middle supporting rail having an opening therethrough near its lower end, a pair of window sashes combining to close the opening of the frame, hinge means swingably connecting said window sashes together at their adjacent edges, spindle means at the top and the bottom outer edges of each sash cooperating with the guideways to slidably hold the outer edges of the sashes, a guide sleeve mounted in the opening of the middle supporting rail in substantially horizontal relation and in alignment with the swingably mounted edges of the two sashes, a jointed operating rod slidably fitted through said sleeve and hingedly connected at its outer end with said sashes, friction means to resist free sliding movement of the operating rod through the sleeve, the joint of the operating rod being such that the main portion thereof can be swung downwardly when the sashes have been drawn to a closed position to thus retain the sashes in this closed position, and means to engage and retain the swung down end of the operating rod to hold the same in place.

LOUIS EPS'I'EIN. HENRY W. MILLER.

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