WO2014168490A2 - Window locking apparatus - Google Patents
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- WO2014168490A2 WO2014168490A2 PCT/NZ2014/000061 NZ2014000061W WO2014168490A2 WO 2014168490 A2 WO2014168490 A2 WO 2014168490A2 NZ 2014000061 W NZ2014000061 W NZ 2014000061W WO 2014168490 A2 WO2014168490 A2 WO 2014168490A2
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
- E05C17/00—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
- E05C17/02—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means
- E05C17/04—Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing
- E05C17/047—Portable bars or the like, i.e. completely removable
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- This invention relates to a window locking apparatus.
- a preferred form of the apparatus may be removably engaged with a window and can be used to secure a partially opened window.
- window stays which are permanently bolted or screwed into a window frame and which engage with the sash window. These prior art window stays are permanently installed and designed to operate with a single type of window.
- window stays perform effectively they cannot be used in all situations where a secure well ventilated structure is desirable. For example, in the case of rental accommodation the owner of a property may not necessarily wish to go to the expense and trouble of. buying and installing a number of permanently mounted window stays. Tenants may wish to have the use of window stays but may not have the building owner's permission to install these systems.
- the apparatus formed so that when it is in use the window contact is able to releasably engage a window, and the window frame or sill contact is able to releasably engage a window frame or sill associated with the window and the locking means is able to releasably lock the window frame or sill contact to a window frame or sill associated with the window, with the result that the window is locked in an open disposition.
- the window locking apparatus is adapted to be suitable for use with an awning window.
- the window locking apparatus is adapted to be suitable for use with a casement window.
- the window locking apparatus is adapted to be suitable for use with a sliding window.
- the window contact is adapted to engage a handle or latch of a window.
- the window contact is adapted to engage with a sash of a window.
- the window contact is adapted to engage with an edge of a sash of a window.
- the window contact is adapted to engage with the glass of a window.
- the window frame or sill contact has a hook like part which engages with a window frame or sill.
- the window contact has a hook like part which engages with a window.
- the window contact has clamping means adapted to clamp a window.
- the window frame or sill contact has clamping means adapted to clamp a window frame or sill of a window.
- the window contact and the window frame or sill contact are movable relative to one another.
- the window frame or sill contact is adapted to engage with an interior sill of the window.
- the window frame or sill contact is adapted to engage with a sash stop.
- the window contact and window frame or sill contact have apertures that enable them to be moved and locked with respect to one another so that the window can be locked at varying degrees of openness.
- the window frame or sill contact comprises two parts connected together by the locking means.
- the window frame or sill contact comprises a channel by which the window contact engages with it.
- the locking means locks the window locking apparatus to a window frame or sill.
- the locking means is a clamping lock.
- the locking means comprises a rotatable handle and a threaded bolt.
- the locking means can be manipulated by hand to be locked or unlocked.
- the locking means locks the movement of the window contact relative to the window frame or sill contact.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of a window locking apparatus
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a second alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a window contact which forms part of a third alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus
- FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a fourth alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus
- FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating the window locking apparatus shown in figure 5;
- FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a fifth alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a sixth alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a part of the window contact which forms part of the window locking apparatus shown in figure 8.
- a window locking apparatus 1 has a window contact arm 2, a window sill mount 3 and a lock 4.
- the contact arm 2 is substantially elongate and extends between the sill mount 3 and a window 5.
- the contact arm 2 is connected to the sill mount 3 at one end by the lock 4.
- the other end of the contact arm 2 has a hook 6 which engages with and hooks under a bottom edge 7 of a window sash 8 of the window 5.
- the contact arm 2 can reach around each side of the window and clamp onto the glass.
- a window sash 8 comprises a frame to hold a panel or panels of glass.
- references to a window throughout the specification relate to any type of window, for example a sliding window or a swinging window such as an awning or casement window.
- Reference to a window in the specification may also encompass the window sash, a window handle or latch and panes of glass.
- the sill mount 3 engages a window sill 9 and a sash stop 10.
- References to a sash stop 10 throughout this specification may encompass elements of a window assembly or window frame such as a blocking element or raised lip which restricts the travel or motion of a window sash.
- the sill mount 3 in the embodiment shown has two parts, namely a block 11 and a plate 12.
- the block 11 lays on top of the window sill 9 and also contacts an interior face of the sash stop 10.
- the block 11 has a channel (not shown) in it which receives the contact arm 2.
- the underside of the sill mount 3 may incorporate a thin layer of dense foam rubber or other suitable material to help protect the window sill 9 from scratching or damage.
- the plate 12 of the sill mount 3 at least in part lays on top of the block 11.
- the plate 12 also hooks into the sash stop 10.
- the two parts block 11 and plate 12 are connected to one another by the lock 4.
- the part mount 11 and plate 12 are movable relative to one another when the lock 4 is unlocked and in that case the plate 12 can slide with respect to the block 11.
- This movable characteristic allows the position of the sill mount 3 to be adjusted for different configurations, dimensions and arrangements of types of windows and window frames.
- the window sill mount 3 engages with a channel of a window frame and can expand outwards into the channel to engage the walls of the channel such that the apparatus is secured to the window frame. This embodiment is preferably used on sliding windows.
- the lock 4 can be arranged to connect or lock in place the contact arm 2 to the sill mount 3. It can also lock the sill mount 3 to the window sill 9 by clamping the sill mount 3 to the window sill 9 and sash stop 10.
- the lock 4 comprises a threaded bolt (not visible) which has an associated rotatable knob on the end.
- the contact arm 2 and the plate 12 have apertures (not shown) which allow the threaded bolt to pass through them and lock them all together.
- a key can be used to lock the apparatus 1 to the window.
- the window locking apparatus 1 is releasably engageable with the window and window frame which means that it is not permanently fixed to the window with the use of screws, bolts or the like. Most preferably it can be attached and removed without the need for any hand or power tools to do the job.
- FIG. 1 shows an alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus 1.
- the contact arm 2 engages a window handle or latch 13.
- the contact arm 2 has a hook 14 which hooks over the top of the handle 13.
- the sill mount 3 also has a hook 15 which hooks over and engages with the exterior face of the sash stop 10.
- Figure 3 shows another alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus 1.
- the contact arm 2 has two tube like pieces 16 and 17 which are each connected at one end to a hook 18 and are connected to the sill mount 3 at their other end.
- the hook 18 hooks over a window handle or latch 13.
- the sill mount also has a hook 15 which hooks over and engages with the exterior face of the sash stop 10.
- the sill mount 3 has notches 19 in it and also contains a loop 20 which allows the contact arm 2 to be adjusted in length. More particularly, the contact arm 2 can be adjusted in length by lifting up the loop 20 which allows the tube pieces 16 and 17 to be moved to a different notch 19.
- FIG 4 shows part of the contact arm 2 of an alternative embodiment in more detail.
- the hook 14 of the contact arm 2 engages with and hooks over the window handle or latch 13 when it has been pivoted downwards.
- This hook 14 is pivotally connected to the contact arm 2. In use the hook 14 hooks over the handle 13 from above and prevents rotation and movement of the handle 13.
- Figure 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus 1.
- the apparatus 1 has the window contact arm 2, the sill mount 3 and the lock 4.
- the sill mount 3 is also adapted to hook right around a window sill (not visible in figure 5) and engage with the interior window sill.
- the interior sill of a window is provided by the interior portion of a horizontal member defining the bottom section of a window frame.
- FIG. 6 shows the embodiment of figure 5 in more detail.
- the sill mount 3 has an interior sill contact hook 21 which is adapted to engage with an interior window sill 22.
- the interior sill contact hook 21 is connected to the sill mount 3 by way of a telescoping mounting element 23 which slides within an interior section of the sill mount 3.
- This movable characteristic allows the apparatus 1 to be adjusted for different configurations e.g. so that the window can be opened to varying degrees.
- the position and arrangement of the sill mount 3 can also be adjusted as it has a sash stop contact 24 which is adapted to engage with the exterior surface of the sash stop 10 and is able to move towards the exterior face of the window sash stop 10.
- the window contact arm 2 has a hook 25 and a window latch or handle lock 26 both of which can slide towards and away from the window sash 8.
- the handle 13 is pivoted downwards into the hook 25 and the window latch lock 26 is slid into contact with the window sash 8 and prevents further rotation of the window handle 13.
- Figure 7 shows a similar window locking apparatus to that shown in figure 6.
- the window contact arm 2 has an additional hook 27 which is arranged to capture a section of the lower portion of the window sash 8.
- the interior vertical side walls of the hook 27 are lined with a non-slip coating to allow the hooks to grip the edge of the window sash 8.
- FIG 8 shows an alternative embodiment of the window locking apparatus 1.
- the window contact arm 2 has a hook like part 28 which engages with a window handle or latch 13 by hooking to the latch 13 when the latch 13 has been pivoted upwards. Once the hook like part 28 has hooked over the latch 13, the latch 13 can be pivoted downwards.
- the sill mount 3 hooks over the top of the sash stop 10 and engages with the interior face of the sash stop 10.
- the window contact arm 2 engages with the exterior face of the sash stop 10.
- the window contact arm 2 and the sill mount 3 and connected together by the locking means 4 and can clamp the apparatus 1 to the sash stop 10.
- the window contact arm and the sill mount 3 are movable relative to one another when the locking means 4 is unlocked. This movable characteristic allows the window locking apparatus 1 to be adjusted for different configurations, dimensions and arrangements of types of windows and window frames.
- FIG 9 shows the hook like part 28 of the window contact arm 2 shown in figure 8 in more detail.
- the hook like part 28 is pivotally connected to the window contact arm by way of projections 29 on each end.
- these projections 29 can be can be located at the top ends of the hook like part instead of at the bottom ends.
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