US2494189A - Ventilator type window structure - Google Patents

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Jan. 10, 1950 MEYERs 2,494,189

VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOW STRUCTURE Filed Oct. 23, 1944 4 Sheets-Sheet l JAIWIHHI 1 ///i k/j a I I L 2a Inventor f ezu/s/Q Way/er Jan. 10, 1950 A MEYERS 2,494,189

VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOW STRUCTURE Filec 1 Oct. 23, 1944 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 ig. J

Inventor 25 i [ed/ISA? Meyers L. A. MEYERS VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOW STRUCTURE Jan. 10, 1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed Oct. 23, 1944 Inventor fzwsfi/ ers v 16? @um and Patented Jan. 10, 1950 UNITED STATES omcs This invention relates to an improved adjust able ventilating window which-is especially; but not necessarily, adapted for use in conventional homes or dwellings, the same being adapted to take the place of the now commonly-used doublev sash window constructions.

Briefly, the invention has to do-w-ithanespecially constructed frame-work, preferably of metal,

adapted to fit in the window opening and hay-.- ing, if desired, ornamental mouldings around. the outer marginal edges bothv interiorly and exteriorly in respect to the surfaces of the building wall. This frame-work is provided with hori zontal vertically spaced cross members or mulelions and the latter have for their purposes to. part and support the intervening transom-style glass windows. The latterare hingedly mounted on the cross members andare adapted-to swing into the frame-work in a manner to rest in :inwardly and upwardly inclined positions to then serve as convenient substantiallydraftproof ven tilators.

One phase of novelty would .appear'toresidein the frame-work made up of companionslidably telescoping rectangular sections, one of which. may be identified as the inner section and the other as the outer. section. The inner section is provided with the aforementionedcross members and the outer section is provided on its inwardly facing marginal edges with flexible,- tongues which are cut on-the job,- to proper lengths and secured to the adjacent inner margina-Ledge portion of the remaining section to thus jointhe two complem'ental sections releasably andoperatively together.

An additional object of the invention is to provlde the cross members, these of hollow polygonal form with lengthwise slots in their upper window casing portions, said slotsserving as keepers for depending hinging and assemblingiilan eson thewindow-panels, that is, the'marginal zframe portions of said panels.

In addition, novelty is thought tOxZCESidB-gill the provision of the coacting.bevelled'surfaces vbetween the window-panel-framesand underneath surfaces of the cross members, together with re silient latch means for holding said window panels closed and conveniently permitting movement of the latter from closed to open positions.

A further object of the invention has :to do with the use of window panels or :transoms each provided with a frame construction 'havingver tical edge portions projectingoutward-ly to coact with complemental facilities on the semen will be .Set forth in the 10 frame-Work .of the window, p n n tou -critic desired weather seals; thus using the irames or the window panels and fixed fla e-Wo k to co.- ..a t :in r v ding in e locking w ath rs ns.

oth r objects. vfeatu es an a van es. me cially,

' evidentfrom the drawings and the attending deg scription of .Saicl drawings, and parti la poi s terminatin .iq ri cns of thisseecifi et on.

II1 rl he draw-ingsrwherein like numerals are employed to. designate like parts throughoutthe same: i

. l eu i s a fro elev t n e rae 'neiiie i l5 portion of a building wall showin the improved multiple purpose summer-winter window embediedthere in saidwindow constructed in ac cordance with the principles of this invention.

ieige 21 a iew. ar i sciciioii @1161 cafe? in evation through one of tll ie window units and upper lower associated cross-members, orso-eallecl mullions. g y f ure 3v is a verticaL section, (glass pane omi ted) on ,theplane of the line 3..3 of Figure 2, lookingin thedirection or the arrows.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary View, this bleing a horizontal section on the line 4740f F gure 2, also looking in the direction of the ar rows, showing the interlocking or, elements on the frame-work and window panels.

Figure ,5 is a central vertical sectional view through the structure seen in Figure i, this ,iii'ew being on thence .5 -5 and showing two of the .windows ,openhand tworlosed.

' l jigure 6 is an enlarged d tailed fragmentary sectiononthe 1i n ee t 0f Figure 5.

Jli'i glilg 17 is a similar view, with portionsremoved, this being the' structure seen opposite to that appearing in Figure 6 in serving to bring out the separable over-lapping relationshipof frame sections of the frame-work;

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one of the aforementioned mullions or cross members.

jliigure 9 is a perspective view of one of the window panels or transoms per se:

Figure lo i s a prspectiveview of a screen which is used in summer to replace a correspending storm window which is substituted in winter;

Figure 11 is a fragmentary detailed perspective showing one of the assembling and retain ing-tongues carried by one of the verticals of the outer frame-section of the twin section'fraine.

frame members of the relatively -stationary work.

structurally and otherwise, will be weather strips.

noted generally by the reference numeral it.

As before stated, this frame-work is preferably of metal, such as for example aluminum, and" is composed of two substantially rectangular frame units or sections,

frame section is denoted by the numeral l and the outer one by the numeral Figure 5). As brought out in Figure '7 the parts of the sections are shiftably mated and are these being fitted in telescoping or interfitting relationship. The inner it (see for example,

adapted to be adjustable, one against the other in order to increase the width of the frame to adapt it to walls of different thicknesses. Thus, in a sense the frame-work is expandable and retractible in order to adapt itself to window openings. Various ways and means may be em-- ployed for adjoining the two sections together. In Figs. 5 and 7 we see one of the verticals of the outer section provided with size adapting tongues l'l. One of these is detailed in Figure 11. The tongues are provided at desired intervals (see Fig. 5) and are bolted or otherwise fastened as at 18 to the adjacent vertical edge of the companion verticals of the complemental inner section 15. Generally speaking the frame-work is merely an extensible and retractible rectangular box fitted into the window opening, the complemental sections being connected by the tongues l1 and fasteners I8. At the time of manufacture, all adapter tongues H are made relatively long, and at the time of installation the workman clips the free ends to desired lengths, punches a bolt hole where needed, and

is thus enabled to meet the frame size require ments of the job in hand. It is also my intention to provide the outer marginal edges of the respective projecting frame sections l4 and [5 with suitable finishing moldings. I have shown a fragmentary portion of one of the molding-parts as at IS in Figure 7.

vided on the other or outer projecting edge portion of the framework as indicated at 20 in Figure 6.

Reference being had to Figure 5 it will be seen that the vertical members 2| of the inner frame section 15 are provided at suitably spaced aligned points with indentations forming supporting beads 22. These are properly positioned and inclined to serve as rests for the window panels (ranging from 4 to 5 in a complete set) 23. Each window is proportioned to be swingable completely within the outer marginal limits of the frame-work. That is to say, the windows are not of a transverse dimension to project outwardly of the surrounding frame sections when the windows are moved to inclined open position as seen in Figure 5. Before describing the windows I desire to direct attention to the and A similar molding is pro-' ing wall 25 is provided with longitudinally spaced slots which serve as guides and key-ways 2B for depending hinge-flanges on the windows, said flanges indicated at 21. The vertical front wall of each cross member depends below the bottom wall 29 and is formed with a return bend or hook 28 which constitutes a Weatherstrip or seal. The bottom wall of each cross member is beveled or inclined at the approximate angle indicated at 29.

The windows are set in between the respective cross members as brought out in Figure 5 serv- "ing both as closures as well as ventilators.

Each window comprises a suitable pane 3D and a rectangular marginal surrounding frame. The frame has inner and outer parallel internal flanges 3| embracing the edge portions of the pane and holding same in place. It will be noticed that the vertical end members of the surrounding frame are provided at 32 with adapter notches for reception of the end or edge portion of the weatherstrips 28 on the crossmembers. These provide for close interlocking relationship as brought out for example, in Figs. 5 and 13. The protruding tapered edge 33 of the frame member 34 overlaps the hook-flange or Weatherstrip 28 to provide the desired interlocking feature as shown at the top in Figure 2 and again in Fig. 13. Also, this frame member 34 is beveled to mate closely with the corresponding inclined under wall 29 of the adjacent cross member. Furthermore, the projecting vertical edges 35 (see Figure 9) function as interlocking weatherstrips or joint elements and may be slightly beveled to engage in the inbent flanges 35 struck out from the verticals of inner frame section l5 as shown in Figure 4. Consequently, wehave a weather seal at the top (Fig. 2) and also seals along the vertical edges (Fig. 4). At

the bottoms of the window panels the flanges 21 depending into the respective cross members Furthermore, if desired, a stop strip 38 is pro-- vided on the in frame section l5, to accom-- modate a screen 39 as shown in Figs. 1, 6 and 12.

" The screen is optional equipment and, it might vertically spaced parallel and vertically aligned.

of tubular or hollow form substantially rectangular in cross-section as shown, for example, in-

Figure 8. The top panel basing and support-,-, 7.5-, there being no putty, no weights, no cranks 0 be added, that in winter-time Where needed, a

glass storm panel (not shown) could be employed.

Thus, this window is adaptable to many different functions and year round purposes.

I desire to stress some of the advantages attending an adjustable frame and ventilating window assembly of the form herein shown and described. It is estimated that its adoption and use will effect savings in labor and time in constructing as well as in installation. Likewise, there will be a savings in up-keep, there being no painting required, and very little repairing of Unquestionably, it is a novel ventilating parts.

window, considered in its entirety, providing vents where needed. It is possible to open thetwo lower vents, or the upper two or to alternate same in any desired manner.

Expediency and ease of installation is a factor,

gamma needed, and no special tools required for applicae tion and Subsequent repairs. f .ltis easy toclean; Infalct; each panelcan be bodily and readily removed and quickly taken to a sink to' wash both inside and" Outside surfaces ofv the glass,- after which thepanel or window can be readily'replaced'. Thesewindows can be left open, as a general proposition, in rainy weather without allowing the rain to blow into the room. This is an important factor where storms suddenly come up and-the Windows have been left open. The over-all structure is comparatively Weatherproof and is adaptable to the installation of a screen in summer, anda storm window in winter. The'ea'se of removal and replacement of window panes or sashes permits replacement in case of accidental breakage.

The telescopic inner and outer sections of the main frame make possible fitting them into any casing wall ranging from 6 to 13 inches, doing away with special order jobs. The ornamental edging moldings at inner and outer sides of the frame structure are optional but are desirable and will prove admirable finishing features.

Reviewing some of the meritorious aspects and phases of the invention it will be evident that novelty is predicated, on the other hand, on the expansible and contractable frame which lends itself adaptable to fitting properly in window openings of varying widths. This is attained by employing a frame made up of complemental and companion inner and outer rectangular sections, these having their major portions fitting in overlapping and telescopic relationship, the outer perimeter or marginal edge of the outer section projecting beyond the building wall and carrying a bordering face-molding. Likewise, the corresponding or outer perimeter edge of the inner section projects beyond the surface on the inner side of said wall, said projecting edge also carrying a marginally surrounding and bordering molding. It is appreciated that it would not be new in the art to simply provide molding equipped sections. It is to be observed therefore that the inner perimeter edge of the outer frame section is provided with a plurality of extension tongues, these tongues of indefinite lengths at the original manufacturing step. Consequently, the tongues extend through the window opening on the inside wall surface and generally beyond the coacting marginal edge of the inner frame section and they are then sheared or otherwise cut off and punctured to provide bolt holes to line up the existing bolt holes and bolts in said inner section. Hence, through the medium of these hand out tongues it is possible to attain the desired adjustment results.

Novelty is also predicated upon the tubular cross members or mullions, these being, by preference, quadrilateral in cross section. One feature of newness resides in the elongated slots forming keyways for the tongues or flanges on the sash-like window. Another point to note is the fact that the flat front walls of each mullion extend down in a skirt-like manner and are provided with lateral inturned bends forming weather seal hooks.

The indentations forming the beads in the vertical portions of the main frame structure are of lengths sufficient to support the windows but terminate within the width area of the frame. It is important to keep in mind the fact that the rectangular windows or sashes are also proportioned in relation to the width dimensions of the surrounding frame in order that no portions of 6. the windowsprotrude i beyond-the front and rear' marginal edge: portions of. said frame when the" windows are swung inand 'zdown to ventilating positions.

.It is believed that the-structure is an expedient and practicable one and susceptible of aptly fule. filling my aims and. the requirements of the manufacturer, aswell as the trade in general.

It isthought that. perfionsskilledin the art to which theinventicn' relates will be able to obtain a. clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary. v

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details com'in'gwithin the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if". desired.

1. In a window construction of the class described, a rectangular framework adapted to flt into a window opening, said framework embodying top, bottom, and vertical frame members and further including a plurality of vertically aligned horizontally arranged cross-members mounted between the vertical members of the framework adjacent the normally outer edge of said framework, said cross-members being of hollow quadrilateral form in cross-section having inturned flanges on their bottom sides forming L-shaped weatherstrips, the top walls of the respective cross-members being provided with centrally arranged longitudinal slots, the outer ends of said slots terminating inwardly of the outer transverse end portions of the respective cross-members, a plurality of windows, each mounted between 00- acting pairs of said cross-members, each window including a pane and surrounding marginal frame, the marginal frame having a Weatherstrip to overlap and interlock with an adjacent one of the aforementioned L-shaped weatherstrips, said marginal frame being provided with depending flanges, said flanges being detachably and hingedly mounted in adjacent coacting slots, the vertical members of the framework being provided with outwardly and downwardly inclined supporting rests for the windows, the outside marginal dimensions of the frames on said windows being such in relation to the dimensions of the framework that said windows are permitted to be swung to open positions against said supporting rests while still remaining wholly within the marginal confines of the framework.

2. In a window construction of the class shown and described, a framework embodying inner and outer rectangular sections, a plurality of horizontal mullions mounted in said inner section, said mullions being vertically disposed one above the other and being situated inwardly of said stop strip, each mullion having a flat top surface provided with spaced keeper and assembling slots, an outer surface provided at its bottom with an inturned flange, and an outwardly and downwardly inclined bottom surface spaced above said flange, a plurality of insertable and removable window panels, said panels being located between respective pairs of said mullions, each window panel embodying a frame, said frame including, at the bottom thereof, keying and hinging flanges and said flanges being fitted into the coacting slots, the upper frame member of the window panel being beveled outwardly and downwardly and corresponding to the inclination of the bottom of the coacting mullion, and said upper frame member having interlocking associa- REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 770,571 Gervais Sept. 20, 1904 Number Number Name 1 Date Goddard Jan. 5, 1909 Threlkel Jan. 17, 1911 Von Wagner Jan. 16, 1912 Shrauger Apr. 3, 1917 Lane Sept. 1, 1925 Kelly Dec. 18, 1928 Tracy Feb. 27, 1934 Waitekaltes Dec. 20, 1938 FOREIGN PATENTS Country Date Great Britain 1910 Germany Aug. 24, 1932

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