US887738A - Metal window-sash. - Google Patents

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N0.'887,738. PATENTED MAY l2, 1908. E FLAGG -METAL WINDOW SA'SH. APPLIOATION FILED 113.9, 19o?. 2 SHEBTS SHBET l.

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APPLIoATIoN FILED F1589. 1907.

bent metal inuntin and bent metal sash rail; furthermore, to 'provide a sash comprising bent metal rails ofthe saine cross-sectioi-i; and also to provide a suitable metallic windovlv frame which will eoperate with such a sas i.

To (LII whom it may concern.'

zen of the United States` residing at New York city, county and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful 1mprovenients in Metal Window-Sash, of which the'following is a speciiication.

tion oi' the metallic type and particularly to the sash construction disclosed in my copending application, Serial No. 339,783, filed October 20, 1906, of which this application is a division.

to provide thus held against lateral removal, by providing for the ready detachment as an entirety oli' one or more rails of the sash, preferably t ie to means for' detachably connecting the removable rail to its abutting rails and also eilicient means for securing said rail to a mun-l tin,

ada t various elements so` as furt iering the general object of this nivention.

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METAL WINDO'WKSAS'H,

No. 887,738. Original application filed October 20. 19064 Serial No. 339.7

Serial No.

Be it known that l, En'NEs'i FLAGG, a citi- '.lhis invention relates to window construc- An4 object of the invention is to so shape,

traine, i

satisfactory In this gentype of window it is customary to proso that a metal surface or part is on ane, the pane,

by the sash removal from either side the case with a door panel.

A further'object of this invention is broadly for the ready removal of a pane,

rail.

A urther object is to provide eiicient if a muntinis tobe employed. Further objects are to provide an efiicient "Still further objects are to combine and to eoperate in Reference should be had to the accomaiiying drawings formnig part of 'this s eciieatioii, illustrating .an embodiment o the Figure 1 isa sectional elevation taken Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 12, 1908.

83. Divided mid this application filed February 9, 1907. 366,563.

rior elevation ol' the window but with parts' broken away; Fin. B 'is a horizontal Sec-tion through liuc CifV #i of Fig. 2, but showin the window coniplctc; Fig, 4 is an enlarged etail section tnkonnlonglineftft o fFig.2,bu.tWth the top snsh lowered and the bQttQm nll raised; Fig. is nu rail ol' thc lower sash und Sli-owing the @Omer angli` iron; Fig, (i is an isonietrie'view showing thc meeting' rnils of th@ 'LOP SBJSh and the lower sash and thc interlocking weather seal; and Fig. 7 is an isometric View showing in detail the end ol n muntin in combination with two panes.

Referring now more in detail tothe drawho window l'ranie, which comprises janihs '.2 :ind 3, sill 4, and head 5. The upper and lowcr sash nre designated by 6 and 7, respectively. Sash (i, as shown. comprises stilcs or vertical rails 8 and i), top rail 10, bottom rail 1l and .mnntin 1L. l`hc top rail of snsh 7 is designated hy lil, the hottoni rail by 14, thc right hand stile by l5 and the muntin by lli.

Although one mnnliii l2 is illustrated scpf arating panes 17 and it# in .sash l and one inuntin 16 separating p'nncs lil und 'lll in sash 7it is to bc understood that cach sash may be rovidcd with any numhcr oi' i'ci't-ical and iorizontnl muntins. or willi none at all, as nin'y be desired. ln case nom` wcrc provided,each sash would contain hut n single pane.

It is preferred that each sash rail hc ol'thc in'gsz-l designates t ysame uniform cross-section and prcl'crnbhv that shown in thc drawings. 'lhc cross-scctioii ol the sash rail is best shown in Figs. t and 6. )i single strip olY sheet metal is hcni y on itself along longitudinalilines lo torni thc molding 2l, which has a lint l'ncc .22 substantially at i'lglit uliglts to l'ni't 222i. 'lllt edge oll the metal stri) continuing from taco .22 is bent out nt riglit angles to '22. thcn ngnin nl right angles to itscll' and then hack :it right angles to l'ncc '22, as shown to l'orni part ol' flange 25. Thcfcdg,I continuing from t'ncc .23 is bent out at right angles, then parallel with face '.23 and, on :i linc parallel with and lush with the outer cdgc ol' 25%, it isdouhled back upon itself. 'lhis bending l'orms n groove .pane seat 24, which is approximately alined with and substantially :i counterpart of the flange 25 extending at right angles to face 22.v This rail construction may be made in stock lengths; then cut' into proper lengths for the isometric view 0f the tp 7 riveting, etc.

`erably of such a depth thatI the respective sash rails, each rail being ably initered at its ends.

Figs. 4 and 6 show a reiter-able manner of connecting abutting rais. Some reinforcement, such as an angle iron 26, has one leg inserted within the hollow flange 25 of a rail end. lt is preferred that the width'. of each leg of 26 be sullicient to completely till the space between the bottom face of pane seat 24 and the inner face of the outer edge of flange 25. In the upper part of Fig. 6 the abutting sash rail or stile 9 is abutted with its mitered end against the mitered end .of rail 11 and with the otherleg of angle iron 26 thrust into its 'ilan'ge 25. The rail ends are then secured one to another, if desired, by suitable means, such as soldering, brazing, or In a siinilar manner each rail may be secured to the inclosed leg of the angle iron. It is, however, to be understood that'the sash rails may be joined without the aid ol the reinforcing angle iron 26. Nevertheless, it is preferred to em loy the angle iron when joining the top railpof each sash to the abutting stiles. Such a oint is shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. ln this case the legs of the angle irons 26 are tapped to receive screws 27 which extend through the side of the flange 25 to clamp the parts together. By removing the screws 27, the top rail may be readily detached and removed as an entirety. It may be replaced as readily. This feature permits a ane to be slid home in the gropve seats 24 lile a shutter, where it may be locked in place by the attaching of the top rail. lement 28 may be used in the seats 24. Any number of sash rails may be joined to the abutting rails so as to be removable as an entirety, the vsame as has been described in connection with the top rails.

The sash bar or muntin, shown in detail in Figs. 3 and 7, comprises two bent metal strips and means to clamp them together. 29 is a molding stri with its two edges 30 and 31 bent inward y as shown. The edges 30 and 31 engage the interior face of the anes as shown. A second metal strip 32 ias each edge 33 and 34, doubled over on itsel'l and then outwardly .near the medial line of the strip as shown in Fig. The outturned edges 33 and 34 form spacinv abutments. A strip or series oi' washers 3o engage the edges 30 and 31 and by means of bolts 36 or their equivalent, which pass between the edges of the panes 17 and 13 and suitably engage the strip 32, the strip 32 is clamped towards the molding. The abut ments 33 and 34 limit the clamping effect of bolts 36 vupon the two strips which are prefspace between the strip 32 and the edges'BO and 31 is the same as the Width of the other pane seats 34. At each end of the muntin the moldinrjr 29 is cut oil' on a curve, so as to iit the molding'of such as rail 1U.' The body porpreferesmas 'tion of strip 32 is preferably sguared 0H,

leaving projecting tongues 33 ano 34a, being continuations of the abutments 33 and 34. These tongues are designed to iit snugly in a pane'seat 24 of the sash rail and secure the muntin. If desired, they may be long enough to penetrate the bottom of the pane seat 24 or may merely engage the side walls of said seat and stop short-of the bottom ci the pane seat.

With a sash built up as described from rail construction of the section shown, there is provided` a flange 25 on all edges of the sash and extending at right angles to a ilat face 22'. This lian e forms the runner and weather iange or the sash, particularly that on the Stiles.

Each jamb comprises a bent metal shell formed oi' a single strip of metal. The pulley face of each jarnb is formed with an integral parting ridge 35 with vertical stile edges 36 and 37 at right angles to the faces 38 and 39 of the jamb. The sash slide on opposite sides of `these parting ridges, as

the vertical faces 36 and 37 and are retained in place by vertical uides, preferably angle strips 4() and 41, w ich are removably secured to the jarnb as shown. Mounted in the j amb there may be provided a clamping device or sash fast. Such a fast is indicated by 42. Its aws 43 and 44 may be clamped against the anges 25 through the holes'45 and 46 provided in the vertical face- s 36 and 37. Each jamb provides suitablefrunways for sash weights indicated by 47. A separating strip 48 may be provided as shown 49 indicates suitable pulleys over which the cords or'chains, such as 50 may run. Removable sections may be provided in the jambs to give access to their interior. a section 1s indicated by 51.

In the embodiment olthe invention illus trated the partinff'ffridges 35 separate the sash a suthcient cistance to permit of the provision of a suitable interlocking weather closure for the meeting rails 1l and l13 of the two sash. Secured to flange 25 of rail 13 is a bent metal .hook-shaped strip 52, coperating with a mating L-sha ed bent metal These strips when interlocked cemplete'fan S-shaped weather closure as shown? The head 5 is similar to the jambs 2 and' 3,

but its parting ridge 54 is narrower than the of the lower sash, when said sash is raised. Angle strips 55 and 56 are preferablyaiiixed to the head 'asshomnv to close againstV the flanges 25 of ytl'reftepy rails when t re' sash is raised. The sill 4 comprises a bent metal shell open at the bottom and preferably iilled with concrete'indicatedi by 5TH-lts upper face has an exterior inclined portion or shed 53. An angle 'strip 60 x shown. .The sash ianges 25 slidlngly engage strip 53 secured to the lat ace 23 of rail. 1,1. f

is jfneferably Such I ridges 25 so as to' allow clearageforstrip 52 i sense l is not limited to the embodiment shown;

and that many parts may be modified within the scope of this invention; furthermore that man individual elements and combinations o elements would be still within the scope of the invention when combined with Widely varying window construction.

This invention comprises features which greatly cheapen Window construction of the class described; Work great economy in the maintenance of the completed structure; while, as well, the construction possesses the qualities of durability and efficiency.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. In Window construction, a sash comprising marginal pane seating rails; one or more of said rails being readily detachable and replaceable as an entirety.

2. In window construction, a sash comprising marginal pane seating rails and one or more intermediate muntins; one or more of said rails being readily detachable and replaceable as an entirety.

3. In Window construction, a sash' comprising topLbottom and side pane seating rails; said top rail being readily detachable and replaceable as an entirety.

4. In Window construction, a sash comprising top, bottom and side pane seating rails and one or more intermediate muntins, said to rail being readily detachable and replacea le as an entirety.

5. In metallic window construction, a sash comprising bent metal ane seating rails; one or more of said rails beingreadily detachable and replaceable as an entirety.

6. In metallic window construction, a sash comprising bent metal pane seating rails and one or more intermediate metallic muntins; one or more of said rails being readily detachable and replaceable as lan entirety.

. 7. In metallic Window construction, a sash comprising bent metal ane seating rails; and means for detachab y securing one of said rails to tWo adjacent rails.

8. In metallic Window construction, a sash comprising hollow bent metal pane seating rails; and iiiteriorly located "means for de- 'tachably securing one of said rails to two adjacent rails.

9. In metallic window construction, a sash comprising hollow bent metal pane seating rails; and interiorly located means for detacliably securing one of said rails to two adjacent rails, said `means also serving as corner reinforcements for said sash.

Vcomprising an interior pane seat', `a marr 'corners of said sash 10.,In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a plurality of bent metal rails; each of said rails comprising an interior pane seat, a marginal Weather flange and a molding shaped body portion.

1i'. In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a plurality of bent metal rails; each of said rails comprising an interior pane seat, a marginal Weather flange and a molding shaped body portion; and reinforcing means located within said Weather flange.

12. In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a lurality of bent metal rails; each of said rails comprising an interior pane seat, a marginal weather flange and a molding shaped body portion; and reinforcing means for the corners of said sash located within said weather flange.

13. In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a plurality of bent metal rails; each of said rails comprising an interior pane seat; ay marginal Weather flange and a molding shaped body portion; and reinforcin angle irons for the corners of said sash located Within said weather flange. i

14. In metallic window construction, a sash; said'sash comprising a lurality of integral bent nietal rails; each o said rails comprising an interior pane seat, a mar `nal Weather flange and a molding shaped ody portion.

15. In metallic window construct1on, a sash; said sash comprising a plurality of integral bent metal rails; each of saidrails,

comprising an interior. pane seat, a mar inal Weather flange and a molding shaped ody ortion; and reinforcing means located within said Weather flange.

16. In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a plurality of in tegral bent metal rails; each of said railsl comprising an interior pane seat, a mar mal weather flange and a molding shaped ody portion; and reinforcing means for the corners of said sash located within Said Weather flange. i

17. In metallic window construction, a sash; said sash comprising a' plurality of integral bent metal rails; each of saidnil a weather flange vand a moldin shaped portion; and reinforcing ang e irons for the ocated within said weather flange. 18. In metallic window construction, a sash comprising bent metal rails, each rail being provided with a pane seat for embracing both faces of a pane; means for detachab y securing one rail to the abutting rail, so that said rail may be readily removed `as an entirety to permit the removal of the housingof a pane. i y

19. In metallic window construction. s.

sash muntin comprising-a bent metal molding with. its edges inturned and elined, e longitudinal strip' provided with i'nedial spaeing means projeetlng therefrom, and means engaging lthe inturned edges of said molding and securing Seid molding to Seid strip.

means engaging 'the inturned edges of seid.`

molding and securing strip.

21. In metallie window construction, e bent metal sash provided with e grooved pene sent for emhraeing the margin of a pane; e inuntin for seid sash; seid muntin eoi'nprising i bent molding with its edges inturned and leeving un opening therebetween, en exteriin metallic strip provided with a said molding to said ser/,73sy

central longitudinal spacing abutment, and means engaging the inturned edges ofl said molding for securing said stri to said molding; said s acing abutment Jeing extended longitudine ly beyond the end of seid strip and adapted to entervsaid groove pane seat of the sash and form securing means for said muntin.

22. In metallic window construction, a sash rail formed of a single stri of lient metal; said rail comprising a. mo ding having a Het face, :l flange projet-.ting at a right angle at the edge of said fiat face, and a groove pane seat substantially alined with and complementary to said flange.

ln testnnony whereof, I etlix my signature, 1n the presence of two witnesses.

ERNEST FLAGG. Witnesses:

Fnnnnmeii A, BLoUNT, FRANK OCoNNoR'.

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