US2124353A

US2124353A - Store front construction

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Publication number: US2124353A
Application number: US27885A
Authority: US
Inventors: Francis J Plym
Original assignee: Kawneer Co Inc
Current assignee: Kawneer Co Inc
Priority date: 1935-06-22
Filing date: 1935-06-22
Publication date: 1938-07-19
Anticipated expiration: 1955-07-19

Description

July 19, 1938.

F. J. PLYM STORE FRONTl CONSTRUCTION Filed June 22,v 193s l .Il l Vfl/fan.,

Patented July 19, 1938 UNITED STATES l 2,124,353 l f vPATENT oFFicE 2,124,353 STORE. FRONT coNs'rRUcTIoN Francis J. Plym, Niles, Mich., assignor to The 'Y Kawneer'C'ompany, Ni1es,Mich., a corporation of Michigan Application June 22, 1935, SerialfNo. 27,885

6 Claims.

for yieldably yet firmly mounting and holding a pane of glass in adjusted position.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a novel combination of glass retaining members adapted to hold a pane ofglass with `a uniform pressure throughouttheir length, Whereby to eliminate the danger of cracking or splitting of the glass due to an unequal gripping pressure. In prior constructions, vthe outer sash member or moulding was made adjustable tov move toward or away from the glass by means of screws, cam members or the like. These screws, cam members, etc., were spaced at intervals throughout the length of the sash members and were adjusted until the desired pressure was appliedV to the pane. Suchr pressure Was dependent upon the workman installing `the store front, applying a uniform pressure by adjusting each screw, cam member or the like an equal amount. It will be readily apparent that this was seldom, if ever, accomplished in actual practice, Yand even though accomplished, pressure wasv applied at spaced points and not equally over the entire length'of the glass.

By means `of the `present novel construction,

suitable retaining pressure is applied tothe glass regardless of vany' variations in thickness.r Thus the construction can be standardized for retaining glass eventhough such glassv may vary in thickness.

It is another object of the present invention to provide'a novel glass retaining `means y which permitsa perfect mitre at the cornersor meeting edges. The outer sash member or moulding is always maintained in perfect alignment and so the meeting edges of adjoining or abutting mouldings always provide an even', perfect alignment andmitre.v y l Further objects are to provide a construction of maximumsimplicity, eiciency, economy and ease `ofassembly and operation, and such further objects, advantages and capabilities `as will later more `fully vappear and are inherentlypossessed thereby. f

` or extent of the glass and'provides a lineor oo n- (oi. 2o-56.4)

The invention further residesin the construction, combintion and arrangement of parts illus-j trated rin the accompanying drawing, and while I have shown therein a'preferred embodiment, it is tobe understood that the same is susceptiblel 5 of ymodiiication and change, and comprehends other details, arrangements of parts, features and constructions Without departing from the4 spirit of, the invention.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary v iew in front elevation of a Window or store front provided with the novel sash construction.

Fig. l.2 is a View in vertical cross section takenin av plane represented by the line 2--2 of Figfl. 1:5

Figs. 3, 4, and 5 are fragmentary viewsin perspective of the elements or sections comprising the novel combination.

' Fig. 6 is a view in verticalcross section of an alternate sash construction. a

Fig. 7 is a view in' vertical cross sectionof a further alternate construction.

Referring more 'particularly to the,` disclosure in Figs. 1 to 5, inclusive, of the drawing, theembodiment therein shown comprises'a store front construction l adapted to form Ya setting or mounting for a pane of glass 2. The storefront construction consists of an inner sash member or pane seating section'S, an outer sash memberor moulding 4 and a resilient strip or member 15 for e rmly, yet' yieldably,' retaining the pane in its proper adjusted position. f 1 By means of the present construction and arrangement, the glass is placed under no 4undue strains and stresses caused bythe present universal method of mounting ther glass in Which-` screws, cam members or the like are employed in setting the glass. These screws, cam members or other clamping means are employed to exert the necessary holding pressure and are spaced apart at suitable distances along the edges of the glass. Thus the clamping or holding pressure is applied merely at these spaced points and such pressure is further dependent upon the workman installing the glass, adjusting the screws, cammembers or like or equivalent adjusting means `are eliminated.

The glass-holding pressure `extends for the length it a The outer sash member or moulding 4- is pro'- vided with an upper glass engagingfor abutting portion I4, a lower channel portion I5 adapted to receive the ledge I0 of the pane-seating section, and a flange or projection I6 adapted to be received in the channel or groove 9. A suitable sheathing I1 is provided for covering and pro-5, tecting the sill 6, and is provided with a lip I8 adapted to interlock with the downwardly ex--V tendingleg I9 of ledge I0.

In the assembly of the pane of glass, the sheathing I1 and .pane-seating section 3 are mounted upon the sill and riser. Theglass is next placed upon strips of leather or the like 20 seating on the base of the section 3. The moulding 4 is next placed in position with its flange or projection I6 forced into thergroove 9 as shown in Fig. 2.

Next the resilient strip or retaining memberv 5 is pressed or forced downwardly in between the flange or projection II and the rear face of the glass. This stripis preferably of suitable spring metal of substantially U-shape as more particularly disclosed in Figs. 2 and 5, and provides an eflicient means for rmly retaining the glass in position, yet of suilicient resiliency to permit the glass` to yield or flex upon the applicationof an undue ystrain thereagainst. The metal ofthe strip 5 as well as the metal of the sash membersmair be of any gauge or material suitable for the purpose and both sash members may be rigid.

In Fig. 6 there is disclosed an alternate construction in which the'pane-seating section 2I is formed with a glass-holding ledge 22 having an upstanding lip 23, a base 24 provided withan interlocking part 25, and rear or inner projecting part or flange 26, the lower edge or lip 21 thereof being adapted to seat or4 anchor in a groove formed in the riser 28 of the sill 29.

Theouter sash member or moulding 30 is pro-v vided with a glass abutting lip 3| and an inter-A locking part 32 adapted to engage with the interlocking partv25 and retain vthe moulding in'its proper position. The upstanding lip 23 provides a retaining means as well as a guide for aligning the leather blocks 33.

In this alternate form of the invention, the resection 2|, but the function and operation of the strip or resilient memberis identical with that shown in Figs. 2 and 5. Also, a wire or rod 36 may be provided for stiening the angle when there is a mitre, or, if desired, this wire may be replaced by an angle member.

Fig. '7 discloses a further alternate construction in which the

sash members

31 and 38 are preferably formed of extruded metal.` The inner member or pane seating section 31 is formed with a glass-holding ledge or base 39, having a downwardly turned lip 49 and an inner projecting part v 01' flange 4I, this inner sash member seating upon and connected to a riser 4 2 of a sill 43.

The outer sash menubel 91. mQuldng 38 is DI?? vided with a glass abutting or holding portion 44 and a base 45 having an upwardly curved lip 46 and a downwardly or outwardly projecting portion 41. The base flange 4I of the inner sash member and the projection 41.0f the outer sash member or moulding are bevelled or mitred to permit a ready assembly of the sash construction and retention of the parts in their adjusted position. l

In each of the embodiments of the invention, the inner sash member is mounted in position and the glass is then set upon the leather strips 0r blocks. The moulding or outer sash member is next placed in position and interengaged or interlocked with the inner sash member and then the resilient strip is forced or pressed into the space intermediate the rear side of the glass and the j upstanding flange or projection of the inner sash member.

It will be readily appreciated that the entire adjustment is from the rear of the glass. There are no screws, cam members or other adjusting means to exert an unequal pressure against the glass, but an equalized and continuous pressure is aplied throughout the extent of the glass. Also the outer sash members or sections thereof are always in perfect alignment anda perfect mitre results. Although not essential in the present construction because of such perfect mitre, cap members 49 may be provided at the corners if desired.

It is to be understood that the resilient strips which form the gutter of the store front, as well as the outer sash members or mouldings, are provided with openings suitably spaced to permit the proper drainage of condensate, etc., as well as for proper ventilation.

Having thus described the invention- I claim:

1. In a store front construction, the combination ofv a pane seating section adapted to be mounted upon a sill or other support and having a ange positioned adjacent to but spaced from the rear of the pane, a base upon which the pane is mounted, a longitudinally extending channel and a ledge; a moulding adapted to be mounted upon said section and having a projection adapted to be received in said channel and a part adapted to overlap and interlock with said ledge; and a resilient member adapted to seat intermediate the pane seating section and rear of the pane for yieldably retaining the pane in position.

2. In a store front construction, the combinavtion of a pane-seating section for supporting a pane of glass and provided with a longitudinally extending, upwardly projecting flange, a moulding having a projection adapted to be received in said section and readily removed therefrom or replaced and when assembled, forming the exposed outer face of the store front construction, and a resilient member adapted to be placed intermediate said iiange and glass and bear against a side of said glass with an equal pressure throughout its extent.

3. In a store front construction, the combination of a pane ofglass, unitary rigid inner and outer sash members,-interlocking projections on said members, an upstanding ange on one of said members forming a channel between'it and the Iside of theglass adjacent thereto, and a resilient member adapted to be forced into said channel and against the ange and the glass for forcing the glass against the other of said rigid members, said resilient member extending for the Ilength of said sash members and adapted-'to exert a uniform pressure against the glass for the complete length thereof.

4. In a store front construction, the combination of an integral rigid inner pane-seating section, a rigid integral pane supporting molding having a part thereof adapted to interlock with a part on the section whereby to lock said section and moulding together, and means for clamping a pane of glass in adjusted position, said means consisting of a U-shaped resilient strip adapted to be pressed into the space intermediate the paneseating section and glass and thereby force the glass into contact with the rigid moulding and exert a uniform pressure against the rear face of the glass throughout its extent.

5. In a store front construction, the combinau tion of an inner pane-seating section, a groove formed in said member, an outer moulding so formed as to completely protect the pane-seating section from the elements and having a glass engaging portion and a projection adapted to seat in said groove to retain said section and moulding in assembled relation, and a resilient member for exerting pressure against the inner surface of the glass, said resilient member being wedged intermediate the pane-seating section and glass.

6. A store front construction providing a setting for a pane of glass and comprising unitary rigid inner and outer sash members formed of extruded metal and providing a pane seating section and a moulding, interlocking parts on the sash members for locking these members in assembled relation, a part on the outer member against which the glass is positioned and for supporting one side of the glass, an upstanding flange on the inner member spaced from the rear face of the glass and forming a recess between it and the glass, and a resilient member adapted to be inserted intermediate the rear face of the glass and the upstanding ange so that a part thereof engages the glass throughout the extent of the setting and exerts a continuous and equalized holding pressure thereagainst, and a part thereof seats Within the recess to retain the resilient member in position.

FRANCIS J. PLYM.