WO2018111208A1

WO2018111208A1 - Glass assembly support mechanism with aluminium body profiles

Info

Publication number: WO2018111208A1
Application number: PCT/TR2017/050106
Authority: WO
Inventors: Burak ŞAKAR
Original assignee: Sakar Burak
Priority date: 2016-12-15
Filing date: 2017-03-21
Publication date: 2018-06-21

Abstract

In particular, the invention relates to the support mechanism (30) which is used for the installation of the glass panel (1) in the outer profile of the buildings like pavements, balconies, etc. ) or in the interior. The support mechanism (30) makes it easier to fix and hold the glass (80) especially in the bearing profile (10) frame with an aluminum casing, while at the same time allowing the glass (80) to be angled.

Description

GLASS ASSEMBLY SUPPORT MECHANISM WITH ALUMINUM

BODY PROFILES

Technical Field

The invention relates to a glass panel and a support mechanism which are installed in the constructions inside and outside, in particular by means of profiles with an aluminum body.

In particular, the invention is about a mechanism which both ease the fastening and securing process of the glass in the profiles and enables the fixing of the glass with an angle in the profiles especially having aluminum body that which are mounted to the exterior of the buildings like pool sides, balconies etc.

Background Of The Invention

R&D studies are ongoing in order to use the fixing and fixing mechanisms of panel glasses more effectively in today's interior and exterior facades.

Particularly, it is important from the safety point of view to ensure that the glass panels used inside and outside by means of aluminum profiles are adequately fixed and held.

It is important to assure the glass panels are hold on the outer sides of high buildings and also stair railings and balconies.

Glass or similar transparent materials are likely to break due to weight and certain reasons, so it is also important that they can be easily handled in cases where their replacement is necessary.

One of the most important problems in the interior and exterior glass panel systems is that the surfaces to be mounted have angle problems and these angle problems cause the glass panels to stay angled and thus cause appearance irregularities in the places they are located.

Especially when the glass panels are applied to the finished floors, the slightest defects in the floor can cause angle problems in the installation of the glass panels and in some cases require the floor to be smoothened thus causing application difficulties.

Aluminum profiles are applied to the rooms with glass mounting on certain dimensions, so that the defects in the floor cause gaps between the two glass panels which are attached side by side and necessitate the elimination of these openings.

The present application is based on the application of the aluminum profiles by leaving gaps that allow the positioning of the glass panels in the profile to be angled and by providing inclination with additional apparatus and elements.

These practices can be both difficult and inadequate. In addition, it can adversely affect the fixing of the glass in the profile, loosening can occur with time, and can cause negative results if a shock load is applied. The use of glasses with a certain thickness in glass panels brings with it a weight increase and tends to move horizontally with the reason that the glasses at certain height are free standing inside the panel.

This tendency increases with an additional force and can cause the window to be bent, out or angled to a certain degree within the panel. In addition, replacing the windows of damaged panels can create even greater difficulties from the original installation.

In the present state of the art, although different clamping and holding systems are used in order to overcome these drawbacks, if the weight of the glass is balanced at a certain height and the ground disturbances are present, the aluminum panel angle will not be able to be angled and the necessity of correcting with glass is brought about. Especially the formation of the angle and the fixing of the formed angle in a proper manner poses a serious problem in the present technique.

In the known state of the art, the removal of some of the glass panel systems may affect all other panels to which the panel to be replaced is attached, and it may be difficult to achieve the alignment achieved in the first assembly. This causes a great loss of time, labor and money.

As a result, improvements are being made in the supporting mechanisms of the glass panels used in the interior and the exterior, thus necessitating new structures that will overcome the disadvantages mentioned above and bring solutions to the existing systems.

Summary Of The Invention

The present invention relates to a glass panel supporting mechanism which meets the above-mentioned requirements and which has an aluminum body which is used both indoors and outdoors which removes all disadvantages and adds some additional advantages.

The most important object of the invention is to easily fix the glass panels in the aluminum profiles and to provide the required amount of angle. Another object of the invention is that the support mechanism with the aid of a tool.

Another object of the invention is the low cost and labor.

Another object of the invention is easy mounting and demounting. On this count, maintenance and repair costs are reduced.

The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all advantages thereof will be more clearly understood by means of the following figures and detailed description which are given with reference to these figures. For this reason, evaluation should be done taking these shapes and detailed explanation into consideration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 ; The present invention is provided with a front view of an assembled glass panel in which the support mechanism is applied.

FIG. 2; A detailed view of the part of the glass panel representing the support mechanism provided by the present invention.

FIG. 3; Perspective view of the support mechanism is given.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 . glass panel

10. carrier profile

10.1 . contact surface

20. moving plastic

30. support mechanism

31 . upper body

32. lower body

33. middle body

33. a. top face

33. b. bottom face

34. tooth

35. bolt

35.1 bolt channel

40. glass protection

50. lid

60. glass seal

70. bubble level housing

70.1 bubble level

80. glass

a. downward

b. upward direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

In particular, the invention relates to the support mechanism(30) which is used for the installation of the glass panel(1 ) in the outer profile of the buildings like pavements, balconies, etc. ) or in the interior. The support mechanism(30) makes it easier to fix and hold the glass(80) especially in the bearing profile(10) frame with an aluminum casing, while at the same time allowing the glass(80) to be angled.

The subject invention glass panel(1 ) mechanism comprises of: the bearing(10) profile comprising the glass(80) housing made of aluminum material, the radius profile with the angled and threaded(34) contact surface(10.1 ) inside the bearing profile(10) glass housing, the movable plastic(20), the support mechanism composed of 3 parts which can be expanded and collapsed(30), the glass protector(40), the cover(50), the bubble level(70.1 ) and the glass(80).

It can also be applied to transparent or non-transparent products which can be used as a substitute for glass(80). It is often stated as glass(80) since it is generally used for the construction of panels.

The glass(80) is positioned and fixed by placement in the housing formed in the carrier profile(10). Glass panels(1 ) tend to move sideways due to the weight of the glass due to the fact that the glass(80) which is desired to be positioned and fixed in the carrier profiles has a certain height and thickness.

For this reason, the glass(80) is clamped and fixed after it is positioned in the profile(10). It is important that the fixation is carried out sufficiently and can be easily introduced.

At the same time, glass panels(1 ) formed with carrier profiles(10) can create distortions due to ground disturbances in some cases, necessitating inclination of the glass(80) with an angle. Providing additional work power and ease of installation is also important for this reason.

For this reason, the glass (80) is clamped and fixed after it is positioned in the carrier profile (10). It is important that the fixation is carried out in sufficient quantity and can

The carrier profile(10) is manufactured especially from aluminum material. The contact surfaces(10.1 ) on both edge parts of the glass(80) holder formed on the bearing profile(10) were applied with radius as seen in figures 1 and 2. Teeth(34) are formed on the contact surface(10.1 ) where the support mechanism(30) is positioned. These teeth(34) and the support mechanism(30) are the same an compatible with those on the middle body(33). As seen in Figures 1 and 2, the other edge outside the edge on which the carrier profile(10) support mechanism(30) is positioned and tooth(34) is not applied, and the radially moving plastic(20) is positioned on the back portion with the purpose of ensuring complete gripping of the glass(80) and providing the angle of the glass(80).

The moving plastic(20) has a motion ability thanks to its radius. It has the ability to move with the glass(80) and support its ability to be angled. The relationship between the glass (80) and the carrier profile(10) is established by the desired angle setting.

The support mechanism (30) consists of three main parts which are upper body(31 ), bottom body(32) and middle body(33) connected to each other.

The upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) are symmetrically opposed to each other and are connected to the bolt (35) means from the inner side and are positioned opposite to the middle body (33) with the shape as understood from the figure. They are pressed in opposite angles to the middle body (33) and are moved by loosening or tightening the bolt (35) by means of their connection.

The support mechanism (30) is loosely fitted with the glass (80) in the slot in the carrier profile (10), and then secured by tightening the bolt(35.1 ). During this operation, when the bolts (35) located on the upper body( 31 ) are tightened, they force the bolt(35) to come into contact with the lower body(32) for the reason that the bolt is connected to the lower body, during this movement, the middle body(33) which is positioned between the upper body(31 ) and lower body(32) with a reverse angle moves outwards. The upper face (33. a) of the middle body (33) is downward (a) and the lower face (33. b) is upward (b)Motion. On the central body (33), with bolted pipe (35.1 )

Which ensures that during the compression, the movement of the central body (33) towards the carrier profile (10) is carried out without restriction.

The upper body (31 ) is in contact with the upper face (33. a) of the middle body(33) and has an angle(a) that allows movement downward. At least two bolts (35) are positioned for tightening and loosening at the same time, for ensuring that the lower body (32) is connected to the upper body (31 ).

The lower body (32) is in contact with the lower face (33. b) of the middle body (33) and has an angle which is opposite to the upper body (31 )

When the bolt is tightened in this position, the lower body (32) moves upwards via the bolt channel (35.1 ) formed on the middle body (33), the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) are brought close to each other by means of the angles(a,b) at the same time middle body (33) moves outwards while pushing the carrier profile (10) to the contact surface (10.1 ).

The bolt channel (35.1 ) on the middle body (33) is formed with the aim of not obstructing the outward movement of the middle body (33) and ensuring the horizontal movement of the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) during the tightening or loosening of the support mechanism (30). During the tightening of the bolt (35), the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) moves towards the glass (80) while the middle body (33) moves towards the contact surface (10.1 ). During this movement bolt channel (35.1 ) enables the horizontal movement of the bolt on the middle body (33) without restriction.

In addition, the bolt channel (35.1 ) allows the middle body (33) to remain with the body (31 ) and the lower body (32). In principle, since the support mechanism (30) can be horizontally moved forward and backward, and since the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) horizontally move in the same direction and the middle body (33) moves in the opposite direction, this opposite movement of the middle body (33) or the movement of the bolt (35) with the lower body (32) and the upper body (31 ) are ensured by means of the bolt channel (35.1 ).

The central body (33) outer side which is faced to the contact surface (10.1 ) of the bearing profile (10) is curved and threaded (34).

With this outward movement, the central body (33) presses against the contact surface (10.1 ) of the bearing profile (10). During this pressing, the central body (33) curved and threaded (34) surface contacts with the curved and threaded (34) contact surface (10.1 ). Teeth (34) ensures gripping while at the same time allowing the glass to be angled (80) easily.

The upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) are moved outward to press the glass (80) and provide it to be hold.

The teeth (34) is rotated with a desired value which is measured in degree units.

For example, by setting the pitch, 2 tooth (34) shifts for 1 degree or 4 tooth (34) shifts for 2 degrees can be made. It is possible to create an indicator on the profile of the carrier (10) for easy assembly by the assembly team.

Thanks to the curved shape of the middle body (33), the angle motion to be performed can be done easily and in a controlled manner through the teeth. Possibilities of slipping and adjustment have been removed.

After the required angle is given, the bolt is tightened and the motion in the support mechanism is continued until the full attachment and fixing are completed. In the case where the angle correction or reprocessing is required, the bolt on the body "A" is loosened in the reverse direction and the pressure is removed from the contact surface of the middle body to release it.

During this tightening and loosening operation, the upper body (31 ) and lower body (32) move in the opposite direction of the middle body (33) . When the support mechanism is tightened, the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) are pressed against and hold the glass surface by moving toward the glass (80) . In case of loosening, it makes the system free by moving away from the glass (80) .

As a result of tightening and loosening of the support mechanism by means of the bolt, the reverse movement of the middle body (33) which is connected between the upper body (31 ) and the lower body (32) is demonstrated and tightening and loosening are easily achieved.

The glass panel (1 ) system is fixed with a desired angle easily by the support mechanism, while the space between the opposite side of the glass and the carrier profile is filled with the curved shaped sliding plastic part, thus, easy fixation of the glass is achieved. Carrier profile (10) can be easily plug or unplugged by the joggle system of the lids. After the glass (80) has been locked, the glass panel (1 ) is positioned on the upper part with the right and left wings given the detailed view in figure 2.

The most important feature of these glass (80) seals are that they are flexible enough to eliminate the gaps that may occur if the glass (80) is angled.

When the glass (80) is tilted to one side with an angle, the glass seal (60) can be compressed properly and on the other side it covers the additional opening which expands when the pressure decreases.

In the system of the invention, a bubble level slot is formed on the carrier profile (10) and a bubble level is positioned in said bubble level slot.

The bubble level (70.1 ) can be used to visualize defects caused by the ground and help to find the angle to be given to the glass (80) , calculated by means of angle support mechanism and sliding plastic part.

At the bottom of the carrier profile (10) glass (80) holder is a glass protector which is especially made of rubber material.

Claims

CLAIMS What claimed is:

1 . In particular the invention is a glass panel system(1 ) which enables the fixation of the glass(80) in the profile of the aluminum shell(10), especially at places like outer ceiling of the structures (pool sides, balconies etc.) or interior spaces where the glass panels are installed, and at the same time which allows the glass(80) to be angled, comprising:

a middle body is provided which is having a bolt movement slot(35.1 ), a top face (33. a) facing downwards (a) and a bottom face (33. b) facing upwards (b), an upper body (31 ) which has contact with the mentioned middle body's(33) top face (33. a) with its lower face with an angle (a), which includes a bolt(35) that makes connection with the lower body(32) and tightens and/or loosens the support mechanism, a lower body(32) which has contact with the mentioned middle body's(33) bottom face(33.b) with its lower face with an angle (b), which has connection with the upper body(31 ) via at least one bolt(35).

2. Glass panel system(1 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

said support mechanisim's(30) middle body's(33) surface which is in contact with the carrying profile(10) is curved and threaded.

3. Glass panel system according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

side wall which said supporting mechanism is located, is curved and threated.

4. Glass panel system according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

at least one of its side is a curved plastic part.

5. Glass panel system according to claim 1 , comprising: glass seals(60) which are positioned on the outer covers(50) that are placed on both side surfaces of the carrying profile(10).

6. Glass panel system according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

said the bottom body, the upper body and the middle body are being

connected to by a bolt.

7. Glass panel system according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

is a bolt-in chamber which allows the bolt to move back and forth on the middle body during tightening or loosening of the bolt.