US2593160A

US2593160A - Window structure

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Publication number: US2593160A
Application number: US87704A
Authority: US
Inventors: Mancini Lory
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1949-04-15
Filing date: 1949-04-15
Publication date: 1952-04-15
Anticipated expiration: 1969-04-15

Description

April 15, 1952, MANCINI 2,593,160

` WINDOW STRUCTURE Filed April 15, 1949 s sheets-sheet 2 E JL' k* I j 50 :i v/20/ E I' 90/5 Il I l l ,62% //A 24 Inventor V :5' Lory Manc' l 80 74 l By A WWMLW April l5, 1952 L. MANCINI WINDOW STRUCTURE 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 Filed April l5, 199

Patented Apr. 15,v 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE j VvviNnovv STRUCTURE Lory ltflancini, Los Angeles, Calipf. Y Application April 15, 1949, serial No. 87,704

This invention relates to new and useful improvements and structural renements in windowsfand the principal object of the invention is to provide eiiicient and conveniently controlled ventilation.

This object is achieved by the provision of the instant window structure `which includes lwhat may be called an articulated sash unit consisting of several panels swingable on horizontal axes, and an important feature of the invention resides in the provision of individually adjustable means for retaining the several panels in an open or partially open position.

`Another feature of the invention resides in the structural arrangement of the panels whereby they maybe folded one upon another if so desired, and a still further feature of the invention involves theV provision of means for eiectively sealing the joints between contiguous edges of the sash panels when closed, thus safeguarding against the Vpassage of weather through the closed window.

Y .l `Some of the advantages of the invention reside Figure l is an inside elevationalvlew ofthe inventon; a Figure 2 is a cross sectional'view; taken substantially in 4the plane of the line 2-2` in Figure 1; l Y Figure V3 is a group perspective View showing portions of the window frametogether with top and intermediate sash panels;

Figure 4 isA a group perspective view of showing a portion of the window frame together with intermediate and bottom panels;

Figure 5-is a fragmentary elevational View of one side of the window frame provided with a groove and a plurality of keeperfpins;

lFigurer is a fragmentary perspective4 detail showing oneof the hooks on the bottom panel of thewindow;

Figure 'IV is a cross sectional view,` similar to that illustrated in Figurepz, but showing af'modi- 13Std; 'embodiment `of the, "invention in itsfclosed Figure 3 is a cross sectional View of Vthe subject shown in Figure '7 in a folded or open posi-.- tion.

Like characters of reference are employed to designate like parts in the specication and throughout the several views.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings in detail, more particularly to Figures 1-5 inclusively, the invention consists `of a window structure designated generally by the reference character Hl, the same embodying a rectangular frame l2 including a pair of spaced parallel side members I4 and a bottom member I6, this frame being adapted to accommodate an articulated sash unit designated generally by the reference character IB.

' The sash unit i8 consists of a plurality: of con, tiguous panels which extend transversely of the window opening, these panels being designated, for purposes of convenient identication, as the top panel 20, theintermediate panel 22 and'a bottom panel 24. Y

The side edges of the top panel 2d and intere mediate panel 22 are recessed adjacent the con'- tiguous edges of the two panels toreceive sets of plates25, 28 respectively, these plates being secured in their recesses by suitable screws 3l] and each plate lbeing provided with a laterally projectingstud, namely, the stud 32 on the plate 25 and the stud- 36. on the plate 2S. The studs 3 2, 3d` are rotatable in respective apertures 3B, 38 provided in flat mounting plates 40, the latter, in turn, being secured. by thescrews 42 in suit-l able recesses with which the side members I4 of the frame l2`are formed (see Figures 1 and 3).

It will be apparent from the'foregolng that the*4 top panel 2n is swingable from its vertical closed position in the frame `I2 to an open position ile! l-ustrated by the phantom line 44 in Figure 2, while the intermediate panel 22 is similarly swings able to an open position illustrated by the phantom line 46. Y n

A suitable latch 48 (seeFigure 1) may be provided on the upper edge portion of the top panel 2|!V for retaining this panel in its clos-ed position, and a length of chain .50, or the like, may be secured to the frame and to the top member 20 for the purpose' ofvrestricting the opening movement of the latter, as will be clearly apparent;

The 'side members'lof the frame I2 areprovided with vertically extending grooves 52 and a plurality of vertically `spaced keeperpinsldfextend' transvers-elyof these' grooves, as, is brest shown infFisurejl. A. pair ciY keeperar'xs, 56` arie, pivot'ed as at 58' tothe side edge's'ofthe intermediate panel 22, these arms being engageable selectively with the keeper pins 54 for the purpose of adjustably retaining the panel 22 in its open position, independently of the top panel 2li. When the panel 22 is closed, the arms 5S are received in suitable recesses Sil provided in the side edges of the panel 22, and it is to be noted that the keeper arms 5S may be adjusted on the pins 54 in such manner that the panel 22 is supported in a substantially horizontal position, thus facilitating lowering of the top panel 2B to a superimposed position on the panel 22 after disconnecting the chain 58.

As is best shown in Figure 2, a weatherstrip 62 is provided at the lower edge of the panel 28 to cover the contig-nous edges of the

panels

28, 22, which are rounded or arcuated as at Sii so that inward opening of the panels is facilitated but the weather is effectively excluded from passing through the window when closed.

The bottom panel 2d is provided in the sides thereof adjacent its upper edge with suitablerecesses to accommodate portions of fiat links 68 which are pivoted by suitable screws 5S to the panel 2t and extend upwardly therefrom, their upper portions, in turn, being formed with slots 'I0 to accommodate additional screws 'l2 whereby these links and the panel 24 are connected to the lower edge portion of the intermediate panel22.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that when the intermediate panel 22 is opened, the links 66 will cause the bottom panel 24 to be opened concurrently, and means are provided for preventing the bottom panel from swinging freely when in its open position, these means consisting of a pair of hooks 'lll which are secured as at 'It to the lower edge portion of the bottom panel 24 and are engageable selectively with the aforementioned keeper pins 58 when the bottom panel is in its open position, as indicated at 28 in Figure` 2. When the bottom panel is closed, the hooks 14- are simply received in suitable recesses 8B provided in the bottom member I6 of the frame I2.

In order to safeguard against the passage of Weather through the closed window, the contiguous edges of the panel 22, 2li are ccmpleinentarily beveled as indicated at 82 in Figure 2, and it should be explained that the purpose of the slots in the links 6B accommodating the screws 'i2 is to enable these complementarily beveled, contiguous edges of the

panels

22, 24 to be spread apart when the panels are opened, after which the bottom panel 2li may beswung upwardly to a ,superimposed position on the intermediate panel 22, as indicated by the phantom line 84 in Figure 2. Needless to say, this arrangement is employed when it is not desired to secure the bottom panel 24 by engaging the hooks 'M with the keeper pins 5s.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that the several panels of the sash unit may be quickly, easily and conveniently adjusted so as to properly control ventilation through the window opening. Moreover, since the sash panels are swingable or openable inwardly, cleaning thereof is greatly facilitated. If desired, co-acting latch members 86. 88 may be provided on the bottom panel 2 and one of the frame-members i4 respectively, these latch members facilitating locking of the bottom panel 24 to prevent its opening, and since the intermediate panel 22 cannot be opened without opening the bottom panel 24, the latch membersv 86, 88 effectively function to prevent unde- 4 sired opening of both the intermediate and the bottom panel.

A suitable screen may be provided in the frame I2 on the outside of the sash unit for obvious reasons.

Finally, it should be understood that the

panels

20, 22, 24 consist of suitable perimetric frames equipped with transparent panes, in accordance with conventional practice.

Referring now to the accompanying Figures 'I and 8, these figures illustrate a modified embodiment of the invention designated generally by the reference character |03, the same being similar to the embodiment already described and consisting of a frame |02 provided with an articulated sash unit |04.

However, this sash unit, rather than consisting of only three panels, consists of four panels. namely, the top panel |85, the upper intermediate panel IUS, the lower intermediate panel Il and the bottom panel H2. The structural arrangement and mounting of the panels |06 and |98 is similar to that of the aforementioned panels 29, 22, but the bottom panel |I2, rather than being connected to the panel |08, is connected by the links H4 to the lower edge portion of the lower intermediate panel H8, the upper edge portion of which, in turn, is connected to the lower edge of the upper intermediate panel i 88 by means of a suitable hinge I6.

The side members of the frame |82 are again provided with vertical grooves II8 and vertically spaced keeper pins |20, while the panels |08, II2 are equipped with the respective arms and hooks |22, |213 which are engageable independently and selectively with the pins I20.for the purpose of adjustably retaining the several panels in their open position. However, it is to be noted that by virtueof the hinge |I6 and links II4, the panels I I0, I I2 may be folded in a superimposed relation on the op-en panel |08, as shown in Fig-ure 8.

The contiguous edges of the panels |08, I I0 and the contiguous edges of the panels Ill), II2 are complementarily beveled as indicated at |26, |28 respectively, while contiguous edge portions of the panels |86, |08 are rounded or arcuated as at |28.

It is believed that the advantages and use of the invention will be clearly apparent from the foregoing disclosure and accordingly, further description at this point is deemed unnecessary.

While in the -foregoing there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of this invention it is to be understood that minor changes in the details of construction, combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the sprit and scope of the invention as claimed.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is: l

1. In a window structure, the combination of a frame, and an articulated sash -unit mounted in said frame and including a top panel, an intermediate panel and a bottom panel, pairs of laterally projecting studs provided adjacent the respective lower and upper edges of the top and intermediate panels and rotatably journalled in opposite sides of said frame, a pair of links pivotally mounted at the opposite sides of the intermediate and bottom panels and swingably connecting the same together, and means for sustaining said panels in an open position. 2. The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said intermediate panel consists ofupper and A 5 lower sections havingicontiguous edges hinged to- Number 1 gether, a pair of said studs being provided on 1,420,100` the upper section and said links being pivoted to 1,575,738@ the lower section of 'said intermediate panel. 1,610,0361' LORY MANCINI. 5 1,792,017 2,260,451: REFERIQNCES CITED 2,515,537 The following rreferences are of record in the le of this patent: y N b UNTTED STATES PATENTS 1 $68525 Number Nai'ne Date Re. 13,160

Davison Oct. 25, 1910 Name xpate Hauser June 20, 1922 Cropper Mair. 9, 1926 Buxbaum Dec. 7, 1926 Krausz Feb: 10, 1931 Gunzelman Oct-28, 1941 Vaughn July 18, 1950 FOREIGN PATENTS Country Date Great Britain Sept. 6, 1928