US855609A

US855609A - Window.

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Publication number: US855609A
Application number: US34026806A
Authority: US
Inventors: Wilfrid H Barriere
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1906-10-24
Filing date: 1906-10-24
Publication date: 1907-06-04
Anticipated expiration: 1924-06-04

Description

PATENTED JUNE-4, 1907'.

W. H. BARRIERE.

WINDOW.

APPLICATION FILED 00T.24,19o6.

WILFRID H. BRRIERE, OF WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.

WINDOW.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 4, 1907.

Application filed OCObSl 24, 1906. Serial No. 340,268.

ToaZZ whom, t may concern:

Be it known that I, VILFRID H. BARRIERE, a citizen of the United States, residing at lVorcester, in the county of Vorcester and State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful vWindow, of whichthe following is a specification. v

This invention relates to improvements in vertically movable window sashes, the principal objects thereof being to provide improved means whereby when the sash is raised it can positively be held in position without moving the sash itself laterally; also to provide this means in the form of a mov-v able strip so constructed that tight joints with the window sash will be maintained at all times without involving complicated construction or mechanism that will readily get out of order in use.

Vindows having sashes constructed according to this invention are especiallyapplicable to electric and railway cars and in similar places. They can also be used in various kinds of carriages, lunch wagons, and in all kinds of buildings.

-Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a front inside elevation of a window exhibiting the principles of my invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective sectional view of a portion of the same on an enlarged scale. Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view of a modihcation showing the parts in a different position, and on a still larger scale. Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing a third way in which the invention may be car ried out. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view of parts shown in Fig. 4 on an enlarged scale, and Fig. 6 is a transverse sectional view on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

Heretofore sashes for windows have been constructed having a holding strip formedin a stationary position thereon, and adapted to engage over a stationary ledge on a window sill. In these constructions it is necessary to move the sash in and out in order to fix it in raised position and release it theree from. One of the advantages of the present invention is that this is avoided, and the sash can be raised and lowered in tight guides; whereas in the constructions above referred to the guides had to be supplemented by springs or the like to permit the lateral motion of the sash therein. In carrying out the present invention, these springs and all equivalents thereof are entirely avoided.

These results are accomplished by employing a movable holding strip or device which can be projected out over the ledge independently of the position of the sash. The invention can be carried out byusing one of these'strips preferably on the outside of the Window or by using one on the outside and one on the inside.

Referring first to Figs. 1 and 2, it will be seen that the particular embodiment of the invention which is illustrated therein comprises a sash 1.0 which may be in general of any ordinary or desired construction. This sash is preferably provided .with springs or weights for assisting in raising it, and I have shown a pair of downwardly extending projections 11 having perforations for receiving cords, wires, or the like 12, which may be connected with springs in casings 13, or with weights or any other equivalent devices for assisting in raising the sash. These parts are so located as to efficiently accomplish the desired result.

On the window sill either on the outside or inside thereof, or both, is a ledge 14 which is preferably stationary, and may be located upon a plate 15 resting on the sill.

Movably mounted on the sash itself, and preferably pivoted thereon, is a holding device or strip 16. This strip, as shown in Fig. 3, is intended to normally remain entirely within the surface of the sash itself, not projecting therefrom at any oint. At points conveniently located wit respect to the pivot and near the opposite ends of the strip are springs 17 for normally and yieldingly holding the strip in this position.

When the sash is raised and it is desired to hold it in raised position, a

button

18 or 180 located in convenient position is manipulated from the inside of the sash. This button has a projection 19, engaging a pin 20 on the strip 16 to force the latter outward into the position indicated in Fig. 2. Then the sash can be slightly lowered, and the strip drops down over the ledge 14 and holds the sash in raised position. It will be noticed that the projection 19 is provided with a slot 190, and that a pin 21 mounted on the projection 20 assists in guiding the same, and limits the motion thereof in both directions, allowing the spring 181 or 182 to force the button back iiush with the surface of the sash while the strip 16 is in the position shown in Fig. 2.

When the holding strip is forced outwardly IIO beyond the surface of the sash it is desired that it should engage the ledge 14 in such a manner that it not only supports the sash, but produces a tight joint. For these purposes the holding strip is provided. with a notch 22 which is adapted to fit over the ledge, and has a shoulder engaging the top of the ledge to hold the sash. It thus accomplishes both of these functions.

At the top of the holding strip it is provided with another notch 23, which, when the strip is withdrawn inside the surface of the sash, does not necessarily form a tight joint,'for the reason that the sash at this time is intended to be lowered within the casing, but when the strip springs outwardly, as described, the notch fits a projection 24 which extends across the sash and forms a tight joint at this point. When it is desired to lower the sash, all that has to be done is to raise the same sufficiently to allow the lower edge of the holding strip to move the top of the ledge 14. The spring 17 then restores the holding strip to normal position, and the sash can be lowered within the casing. The parts so far described are found in both Figs, 2 and 3. The former, however, represents a construction in which the inside part of the sash is wood, a forging 240 being employed to support the projection 24 and spring 17. In Fig. 3 a casting 241 serves these purposes and also supports the button 180 which in this case has a flange 183 to help hold it in position. The forked spring 182 also assists in holding the button in place.

. It is to be noted that the window is proe vided with tight guides 25 for preventing lateral motion of a sash provided with a holding strip for engaging a ledge, such as the ledge 14. In this case the guide prevents all lateral motion, and thereby permits the sash and frame to be constructed with a tight joint.

In the form shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6, a

pair of holding strips 16 are employed, beingY of similar shape to that shown in figures above described. Instead of having a button to manipulate the holding strips, they are provided with a pair of projections 26 which extend inwardly so as almost to engage each other when the two strips are drawn into a position iiush with the outer faces of the sash by the springs 17 Located in the frame and adjacent to the path of the projections 26 are a pair of pins 27. These pins aremounted on rods 2S which are adapted to slide in guides 29 in the window casing. A lever 30 connects the two rods and is pivoted at a point between them. A knob or handle 31 extends from said lever to the outside of the casing, all these parts except the knob preferably being located within the casing.

When the sash is raised, the knob is turned in such a manner as to force the two pins inassess Wardly. They will then be in position to be engaged by the projections 26 when the sash is lowered. Therefore, they automatically force the projections and the holding strips outwardly as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 6. Springs 32 are employed to force the rods back to such position that the pins will normally not engage the projections.

While I have illustrated and described in detail three forms in which my invention may be embodied, I am aware that many modifications may be made therein without departing from the principle thereof or exceeding the scope of the claims. Therefore, I do not wish to be limited to the particular construction shown or described, but

What I do claim is:-

1. The combination with a window casing having an inwardly and an upwardly slanting ledge, of a sash having an outwardly movable holding strip provided with a notch on its inner surface for resting on and fitting the top edge of said ledge, whereby the top of the ledge will support the strip and form a tight joint therewith.

2. The combination with a window casing having an inwardly extending ledge, of a sash having a downwardly extending projection near its outer surface, and an outwardly movable holding strip under said projection provided with a` notch for resting on and fitting the top of said ledge and forming a tight joint therewith, said strip also having a notch for fitting and forming a tight joint with said downwardly extending projection on the sash when either in retracted or expanded position.

3. In a window sash, the combination of a pivoted holding strip, a spring for normally holding. the strip near the surface of the sash, and a pin movable independently of the strip for forcing the strip beyond the surface of the sash.

4.k In a window sash, the combination of a pivoted holding strip, a spring for normally retaining the strip entirely within the surface of the sash, and an independently reciprocable pin for engaging said strip and forcing it beyond the surface vof the sash, said pin having a head normally ush with the inner surface of the sash.

5. In a window sash, the combination ofa pivoted holding strip adapted to extend beyond. the surface of the sash, a spring for normally retaining the outer side of said strip flush with the corresponding surface of the sash, said strip having an integral projection inside the sash, and a pin having a lost-motion connection with said projection and mounted to slide within the sash, said pin having a head, and a spring for keeping said head normally Hush with the inner sur face of the sash.

' 6. In a window sash, having a chamber therein near the bottom and provided with a IOO IOS

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downwardly extending projection in said chamber iush with the outer Surface of the sash, the combination of a holding Strip pivotally connected with the sash at a point below and inside of the downwardly extending projection, a spring located above the pivotal point of said Strip for normally holding the outer surface of the strip flush with the outer surface of the sash, said strip having a notch in which said projection fits when the strip is held flush with the sash by said spring and u'th which said projection engages to form a tight oint when the strip is forced outwardly, and means for forcing the strip outwardly with its lower edge beyond the surface of the sash.

7. In a Window sash, the combination of a pivoted holding Strip located on the outside of the sash and adapted to project from the surface thereof, a spring located above the pivot of the holding strip for normally retaining said holding strip within the surface of the sashl and a push button adaptedV to engage the holding strip below its pivot to force its lower end outwardly.-

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, in the presence of two'subscribing witnesses.

WILFRID H. BARRIERE. Vitnesses: ,y ALEXANDER BELISLE,

ALBINI BELISLE.