Patent Grant
10597916
This application claims priority from European Patent Application No. 16 001 503.8 tiled Jul. 4, 2016, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The invention relates to a corner deflection means of a fitting for a window casement or a door leaf, for insertion into a C-shaped casement/leaf groove in the rebate of a frame profile of the casement/leaf, having a first corner limb and a second corner limb, which runs at right angles to the first corner limb, of a main body, wherein a groove for a limb of the casement/leaf groove, said limb groove having an undercut, is provided on a first longitudinal side of the first corner limb and/or of the second corner limb. The present invention also relates to a casement/leaf arrangement having a window casement or a door leaf, having a frame profile for the casement/leaf, said frame profile comprising a C-shaped casement/leaf groove with a first groove portion with a groove limb and/or a second groove portion with a groove limb in the rebate, and having at least one corner deflection means of the type mentioned above. Finally, the invention relates to a method of installing a corner deflection means of the type mentioned above in a C-shaped casement/leaf groove in the rebate of a frame profile of a window casement or of a door leaf.
Fittings are used in order to actuate a window casement or a door leaf. A fitting here covers all the fitting parts which are installed in the rebate of the casement/leaf and are coupled to the fitting-gear mechanism. The fitting-gear mechanism is connected to a rotary handle which is provided on the outside of the casement/leaf and via which the individual fitting parts are actuated. The fitting parts are, for example, closing mechanisms, drive rods, tilt-locking devices, corner deflection means or scissor mechanisms, in particular rotary/tilt scissor mechanisms and/or the guides thereof. The respective fitting parts here are arranged in the rebate of the frame of the respective casement/leaf For this purpose, the frame profile of the casement/leaf has, in the rebate, a C-shaped groove, in which the individual fitting parts are arranged usually in a displaceable manner and are ultimately connected to the fitting-gear mechanism.
There are two different installation options for installing the fitting parts. One option provides for the individual fitting parts to be pushed on the end side into the open-ended C-shaped casement/leaf groove of the frame profile, The disadvantage with end-side installation is, in particular, that it is often difficult, in the case of a fitting part having to be changed over, to carry out a changeover when the casement/leaf is in the installed state.
Another installation principle is constituted by frontal installation. It is possible here for the individual fitting parts to be inserted frontally into the opening of the C-shaped casement/leaf groove in the rebate of the frame profile of the casement/leaf. However, systems known from practice that make use of the frontal-installation principle require a comparatively large number of components. This means that frontal installation involves comparatively high outlay.
It is usually the case that the installation of corner deflection means is particularly problematic. A corner deflection means is an angular fitting part which has two corner limbs running at right angles to one another. The corner deflection means serves the purpose of transmitting movements of the fitting around corners. For this purpose, the corner deflection means usually has an angled main body, wherein each corner limb has provided on it a movable connection part for connecting to a drive rod. The connection parts are connected to one another usually via at least one spring plate or at least one leaf spring, so that shear forces and tensile forces can be transmitted around corners.
The angular design means that it is usually problematic, and not straightforward, to install and remove a corner deflection means in the corner region of a casement/leaf.
It is an object of the invention, then, to provide a corner deflection means of the type mentioned in the introduction which can be installed and removed in a straightforward manner.
The aforementioned object is achieved according to the invention, in the case of the corner deflection means of the type mentioned in the introduction, essentially in that that region of the second longitudinal side of the first and/or of the second corner limb which is located opposite the undercut of the first longitudinal side is undercut-free, and in that the second longitudinal side has provided on it at least one securing means, which can be moved relative to the second longitudinal side between a securing position and a disengagement position. The method of installing the aforementioned corner deflection means according to the invention in the C-shaped casement/leaf groove in the rebate of the frame profile of the window casement or of the door leaf makes provision for the corner deflection means first of all to have its two corner limbs inserted, in particular frontally, into the casement/leaf groove. Frontal insertion here means that first of all the one corner limb and then the other corner limb are inserted into the casement/leaf groove. It is also possible, however, for the corner deflection means to have its two corner limbs inserted simultaneously into the casement/leaf groove. This is possible because, as far as the casement/leaf arrangement is concerned, the width of the groove opening is greater than or equal to the distance between the two longitudinal sides in the region of the undercut. Since there is no effective undercut in the region of the second longitudinal side, the corner deflection means can readily have its two corner limbs inserted into the casement/leaf groove. As soon as insertion is complete, the corner deflection means is moved in the casement/leaf groove such that the undercut provided on the first longitudinal side engages behind the associated limb of the casement/leaf groove. The aforementioned movement gives rise to an interspace between the second longitudinal side of the corner limb and the groove limb of the adjacent portion of the casement/leaf groove. If the corner deflection means were left in this state, it would be possible, since only the undercut engages behind a groove limb, for the corner deflection means to be tilted out of the casement/leaf groove. In order to prevent this, and at the same time to secure the corner deflection means to a sufficient extent in the casement/leaf groove, the securing means is provided, said securing means being movable between the securing position and the disengagement position and, once the corner deflection means has been inserted into the casement/leaf groove, is moved from the disengagement position into the securing position in the interspace. This results in the interspace being filled, and therefore the corner deflection means is fixed securely in the casement/leaf groove in the installed position.
It is particularly advantageous if the securing means is designed in the form of a pivotably mounted pivot lever with a securing portion which can be inserted into the interspace. The securing means here is retained preferably in captive fashion on the corner deflection means. The design in the form of a pivot lever makes it possible in a particularly straightforward manner during installation for the securing portion to be moved into the interspace between the casement/leaf groove and the second longitudinal side. The securing portion then at least essentially fills the aforementioned interspace. The pivot mounting also guarantees defined movements of the securing means.
For the purpose of realizing the pivotable mounting, it is particularly advantageous if the pivot lever is mounted pivotably in the corner region of the first and of the second corner limbs. The arrangement in the corner region is advantageous in two respects. On the one hand, the corner region has sufficient space to arrange the pivot-mounting means of the pivot lever. On the other hand, it is possible in principle, in the case of this arrangement, for the corner deflection means to be pushed onto the corner of the casement/leaf by one hand and, once the corner deflection means has been fully inserted into the casement/leaf groove, for the securing element to be pivoted from the disengagement position into the securing position.
In order to achieve a defined pivoting movement, it is also advantageous if the pivot lever has a stop for delimiting the pivoting movement. As soon as the stop strikes in particular against the front side of the associated corner limb of the corner deflection means, the pivot lever is located in the securing positon, which means that the securing portion is located in the interspace between the second longitudinal side and the associated limb of the casement/leaf groove. In order that the pivot lever, in the securing position, does not project unnecessarily beyond the front side of the associated corner limb, it is recommended in this context in particular for a mount for the stop to be provided on the front side of the corner limb, wherein the depth of the mount should correspond preferably to the thickness of the stop.
In order to avoid unintended disengagement of the securing means, a preferred configuration of the invention provides an arresting means for arresting the securing means in the securing position. The arresting means is preferably designed in the form of a latching connection which is easy to establish, but also to release again, manually.
For the purpose of coupling the corner deflection means according to the invention to further fining parts, provision is also made for the free end of the corner limb to have provided on it a connection body which is intended for the connection of a drive rod, and has a rear side and a front side. In order that the connection body does not obstruct the insertion of the corner deflection means into the casement/leaf groove, the distance between the outer sides of the connection body is smaller than or equal to the width of the opening of the casement/leaf groove.
The corner deflection means according to the invention is preferably part of a fitting system with a drive rod of particular design and/or further fitting parts. The drive rod here has a main body which is provided for inserting, to be precise specifically for pivoting, into the groove of the casement/leaf. The pivoting-in action is necessary since the width of the drive rod, at any rate in the region of the main body, is greater than the free opening of the casement/leaf groove. If the main body is pivoted into the casement/leaf groove, it is not usually possible for the main body to fall out of the groove. In the pivoted-in state, the main body, however, is not usually centred in the casement/leaf groove. This is because the casement/leaf groove ultimately has a greater width than the main body, and the main body is therefore arranged with play in the casement/leaf groove. The drive rod is shaped in a particular manner in order for the main body of the drive rod to be centred in the casement/leaf groove. According to the invention, the front side of the main body has provided on it two spaced-apart angled limbs, of which the free ends are directed towards one another. In this way, the main body and the angled limbs form an open-front C-shaped groove, which is provided in order for a further fining part to be inserted into the groove or in order for the connection body to be connected. The two angled limbs therefore ultimately provide a holder for arranging and fastening purposes.
In addition to the angled limbs, at least one longitudinal periphery has provided on it, preferably both longitudinal peripheries or sides have provided on them, a peripheral limb which projects on the front side and is intended for engaging behind a limb of the C-shaped casement/leaf groove. It is preferably the case here that the longitudinal periphery or the longitudinal side of the main body is angled in order to form the peripheral limb. The aforementioned configuration makes it possible to use a relatively thin or flat main body which, by way of the projecting peripheral limbs, ultimately corresponds at least essentially to the height or thickness of the casement/leaf groove.
A groove is also provided between the respective peripheral limb and the associated angled limb. The limb groove serves ultimately for arranging and positioning a corresponding limb of the further fitting part, which will be discussed in more detail hereinbelow.
The invention also makes provision for the main body to have an elevation between the angled limbs, said elevation forming a free space on the underside. The wall thickness in the region of the free space is preferably the same as elsewhere on the main body. The free space serves essentially to accommodate residues of material from the main body which can be produced for example when a punching screw is screwed in in order to fasten the further fitting part or the connection body.
A preferred configuration of the invention also makes provision for the main body to be of mirror-symmetrical design in relation to its centre longitudinal axis. The mirror-symmetrical design has significant installation advantages, since there is no need, during installation, to pay close attention to the arrangement in which the main body is inserted into the casement/leaf groove.
For the purpose of coupling the drive rod to the connection body of the corner deflection means, provision is advantageously made for the underside of the connection body to have provided on it a foot with at least one engagement protrusion for engaging in the C-shaped groove on the fitting part. Inserting the foot into the C-shaped groove on the drive rod gives rise to a secure arrangement of the connection body and the drive rod. All that then ultimately remains is for the connection body to be fixed to the drive rod at the location provided for this purpose in the groove.
In order to realize a secure connection between the drive rod and the connection body, the foot has, on opposite sides, a respective engagement protrusion for engaging behind the respective angled limb of the drive rod. As a result of the engagement protrusions engaging behind the angled limbs on either side, it is possible to ensure, even under the action of a high level of force, that the connection body is retained securely on the drive rod.
In order for the connection body to be arranged and supported correctly on the main body of the drive rod, it is the case that, on at least one longitudinal periphery, preferably on is both longitudinal peripheries, the connection body has a limb which is angled on the underside or rear side and is intended for arranging in the limb groove between the peripheral limb and the angled limb of the drive rod.
In principle at least one in particular releasable fastening means is provided for the purpose of fastening the drive rod on the connection body, A preferred configuration of the invention makes use, for this purpose, of a screw-connection. In particular, in this context, the connection body has provided in it a screw-connection through-opening for a screw, in particular a punching screw, for fixing purposes. The screw-connection opening here is located preferably in the region of the longitudinal centre axis of the connection body, and therefore, when the connection body is being screwed to the drive rod, the screw acts on the elevation of the main body. In the case of a punching screw, which is provided for punching through the main body; punching residues, which are produced during the screw-connection and punching operations, are then accommodated in the free space beneath the elevation.
For the purpose of installing the fitting parts, the latter are usually inserted into the casement/leaf groove and move towards one another. This can be done by the one fitting part being moved in the direction of the other fitting part, or vice versa. It is also possible, in principle, for the two fitting parts to be moved towards one another, in the case of a corner deflection means, however, it is not possible for the latter to be moved in the direction of the other fitting parts. In this case, the drive rods are usually moved towards the connection bodies of the corner deflection means for connection purposes. For installation purposes, when the connection body is to be fastened on the drive rod, the connection body at any rate is located above the drive rod in the casement/leaf groove.
Irrespective of which fitting part is moved in the direction of the other fitting part, a preferred configuration of the invention provides for at least one end side of the connection body to have provided on it a protrusion which tapers in a wedge-shaped manner towards its free end in a longitudinal direction and/or on its underside and is intended for arranging between the angled limbs of the drive rod. In particular the wedge shape provided in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion can ensure that the main body of the drive rod is centred in the casement/leaf groove, to be precise in particular such that the centre longitudinal axis of the main body runs directly above the centre longitudinal axis of the casement/leaf groove. The wedge shape on the underside of the protrusion ensures that, when the drive rod is being moved in the direction of the connection body, the latter is raised via the slope on the underside of the protrusion, which considerably simplifies installation.
In the case of a preferred configuration of the invention, the foot, the limbs, the screw-connection opening and/or the protrusion of the connection body are mirror-symmetrical in relation to the centre longitudinal axis of said connection body. This facilitates installation in particular for the case where the connection body is designed in the form of a closing mechanism.
In conjunction with the casement/leaf arrangement according to the invention, provision is made for the width of the opening of the casement/leaf groove to be greater than or equal to the distance between the undercut-containing region of the first longitudinal side and the opposite region of the second longitudinal side of the first and/or of the second corner limb. This ensures that, for example when the casement/leaf is arranged horizontally, the corner deflection means can have in particular two corner limbs inserted into the casement/leaf groove in a horizontal plane. Following corresponding movement/displacement of the corner deflection means within the casement/leaf groove such that the undercut is located behind the limb of the casement/leaf groove, and therefore the groove limb engages in the limb groove of the corner deflection means, it is possible, as has been explained beforehand, for the securing means to have the associated securing portion introduced into the interspace between the corner deflection means and the limb of the casement/leaf groove. In design terms, provision is preferably made, in this context, for the depth of the groove of the corner limb to be larger than or equal to the thickness of the securing portion of the pivot lever.
The casement/leaf arrangement according to the invention is distinguished, in particular, in that, when the corner deflection means is in the installed state, the undercut engages behind a limb of the casement/leaf groove, while the securing portion of the pivot lever is arranged in the interspace between the second longitudinal side and the groove limb of the adjacent portion of the casement/leaf groove.
Further features, advantages and possible applications of the present invention can be gathered from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing and from the drawing itself. All the features described and/or illustrated here form in themselves, or in any desired combination, the subject matter of the present invention, irrespective of how they are combined in the claims or how the latter relate back.
In the drawing:
In the exemplary embodiments illustrated, the fitting 5, which can be located at one or more locations in the rebate of the frame profile 6 of the casement 2, has at least one fitting part in the form of at least one drive rod 8. The exemplary embodiments according to
The fact that the further fitting part may also be designed in the form of a tilt-locking device or a scissor mechanism is not illustrated. What is said here in relation to the closing mechanism 9 and/or to the corner deflection means 10 therefore also applies to other fitting parts with fundamentally different functions and designs. To this extent, what is said hereinbelow in relation to the drive rod 8 and/or the closing mechanism 9 and/or the corner deflection means 10 also relates to other possible fitting parts, which are usually arranged in the casement groove 7 in the rebate of the frame profile 6, even if these other fitting parts are not indicated specifically hereinbelow.
The drive rod 8 has an elongate, flat main body 11 with a front side 12 and a rear side 13. In the installed state, the rear side 13 is directed towards the base 14 of the casement groove 7, The front side 12 of the main body 11 is directed into the rebate or towards the frame 3. On opposite longitudinal sides 15, 16, the main body 11 has a first peripheral region 17 for engaging behind a limb 18 of the C-shaped casement groove 7 and a second peripheral region 19 for engaging behind a further limb 20 of the casement groove 7. The groove limbs 18, 20 have their free ends oriented towards one another.
The essential factor in conjunction with the drive rod 8 is then, first of all, that the front side of the main body 11 has provided on it two spaced-apart angled limbs 21, 22, of which the free ends are directed towards one another. The angled limbs 21, 22, which—as seen in cross section—may also, in principle, be of arcuate design, since ultimately the only important thing is for an undercut to be formed by each of the angled limbs 21, 22, form a C-shaped groove 23 on the main body 11, which is provided for the insertion of the further fitting part into the groove 23.
In addition to the angled limbs 21, 22, the main body 11 has, on the two longitudinal sides 15, 16, a peripheral limb 24, 25 projecting on the front side, wherein the peripheral limbs 24, 25 are provided for engaging behind a limb 18, 20 of the casement groove 7. It is ultimately the case that the longitudinal sides 15, 16 of the main body 11 are angled in order to form the peripheral limbs 24, 25. This means that two angled limbs 21, 22 and two peripheral limbs 24, 25 are located on the front side 12 of the main body 11. A limb groove 26, 27 is formed here in each case between the angled limb 21 and the peripheral limb 24 and between the angled limb 22 and the peripheral limb 25.
An elevation 28 is located on the main body 11, between the two angled limbs 21, 22. A free space 29 is provided on the underside, in the region of the elevation 28. In the region of the elevation 28, the wall thickness of the main body 11 is the same as in the non-elevated region. It is always the case that the main body projects from the base 14 of the casement groove 7 in the region of the elevation 28, while otherwise the rear side 13 of the main body 11 butts against the base.
As can also be gathered from various figures, the main body 11 is of mirror-symmetrical design in relation to its centre longitudinal axis M.
The closing mechanism 9 and also the corner deflection means 10, as a further fitting part, each have a connection body 30, which has a rear side 31 and a front side 32. The rear side of the connection body 30 has located on it a foot 33 with opposite engagement protrusions 34, 35, which are provided for engaging in the groove 23 between the angled limbs 21, 22. It is also the case that, on its opposite longitudinal peripheries, the connection body 30 has a respective limb 36, 37 which is angled on the rear side, wherein the limbs 36, 37 are each designed for arranging in the respective limb groove 26, 27 between the respective peripheral limb 24, 25 and the adjacent angled limb 21, 22.
Furthermore, the connection body 30 has provided in it a screw-connection through-opening 38 for a punching screw 39. This screw-connection serves for fixing the further fitting part on the drive rod 8.
It is also the case that the connection body 30 has a respective protrusion 42, 43 on the two end sides 40, 41. Each of the protrusions 42, 43 is of wedge-shaped design in two respects, that is to say, on the one hand, in and counter to the longitudinal direction of the connection body 30. In this case, the two protrusions 42, 43 taper towards their free ends. Furthermore, it is nevertheless also the case that the protrusions 42, 43 are each provided with a slope 44 on the underside. The protrusions 42, 43 assist the arrangement and correct orientation of the further fitting part on the drive rod 8. In addition, the foot 33, the limbs 36, 37, the screw-connection opening 38 and/or the protrusions 42, 43 of the connection body 30 are mirror-symmetrical.
The operation of installing the drive rod 8 in the frame profile 6 is illustrated in
It is usually following installation of the drive rod 8 in the manner described above that the closing mechanism 9 is inserted into the casement groove 7. The closing mechanism 9 here is placed alongside the drive rod 8, as is illustrated in
The closing mechanism 9 is then fixed on the drive rod 8 by virtue of the punching screw 39 being tightened, as can be gathered from
It should be noted that it is also possible, in principle, for the closing mechanism 9, rather than being arranged laterally alongside the drive rod 8 and then being pushed onto the drive rod 8, to be placed in position directly on the drive rod 8, the foot 33 being inserted into the groove 23, and the limbs 36, 37 being inserted into the limb grooves 26, 27, in the process.
In particular with reference to
The essential factor in conjunction with the corner deflection means 10, then, is that that region of the second longitudinal side 55 of the first and of the second corner limbs 49, 50 which is located opposite the undercut 53 of the first longitudinal side 52 is undercut-free. The fact that the second longitudinal side 55 is free of undercut here means, in particular, that there is no effective undercut provided there which engages behind the limb 18 of the casement groove 7 in the installed state of the corner deflection means 10.
In addition, a securing means 56 is provided on the second longitudinal side 55. The securing means 56 can be moved relative to the second longitudinal side 55, and therefore relative to the main body 48, between a securing position, as is illustrated, for example, in
The securing means 56 is a pivotably mounted pivot lever with a securing portion 57. The pivot lever is mounted in the corner region 58 of the first and second corner limbs 49, 50 such that it can be pivoted via a pivot-mounting means 59. It is also the case that, in addition to the securing portion 57, the securing means 56 has a stop 60 for delimiting the pivoting movement. The front side 61 of the associated corner limb 49 or of the main body 48 has provided on it a holder 62 in the form of a recess for the stop 60. In the pivoted-in state, that is to say in the securing position, the outer side of the stop 60 is flush with the front side 61 of the main body 48, as can be gathered, in particular, from
Also provided is an arresting means 63 for arresting the pivot lever in the securing position. In specific terms, the arresting means 63 is designed in the form of a latching connection, wherein the second longitudinal side 55 has provided on it a latching protrusion 64 for interacting with a latching opening 65 in the securing portion 57. It should be noted that, even if it projects from the second longitudinal side 55, the latching protrusion 64 has nothing to do with an undercut in the sense of the invention, since the latching protrusion 64 projects on a region of the second longitudinal side 55 which is not provided for insertion into the casement groove 7 and therefore cannot interact with the groove limb 18.
As can also be gathered from
The operations of inserting the corner deflection means 10 and connecting it to the drive rods 8 will be described in more detail hereinbelow. Proceeding from the situation illustrated in
Following insertion into the casement groove 7, the main body 48 is displaced in the direction of the groove limb 20 in accordance with the arrow direction indicated in
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