SEALING SYSTEM POSITIONED WITHIN FRAME FOR DOOR/WINDOW

Abstract

A combined sealing system for use with a combination of a panel and a frame includes a first sealing system and a second sealing system. The first sealing system is positioned within a first side of the frame, and the second sealing system is positioned within a second side of the frame separate from the first side of the frame. The first and second sealing systems have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration upon the panel being positioned within the frame. The panel pivots relative to the frame, and the first sealing system is a reciprocal motion sealing system.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The embodiments illustrated herein are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door/window system in a closed position in accordance with the inventive arrangements;

FIG. 2 is a front, partial cross-sectional view of the door/window system in accordance with the inventive arrangements;

FIGS. 3A-3C are isolated detail views of the combination sealing system and seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at a side of the door/window system, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIGS. 4A-4C are isolated detail views of the combination sealing system and seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at a corner of the door/window system, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIGS. 5A-5C are perspective views of the combination sealing system and seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at a corner of the door/window system, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the panel of the door/window system in accordance with the inventive arrangements;

FIGS. 7A-7C are isolated detail views of the seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at one side of the panel, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIGS. 8A-8C are isolated detail views of the seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at one corner of the panel, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIGS. 9A-9C are isolated detail views of the seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements and a closing system at another corner of the panel, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations; FIGS. 10A-10C are isolated detail views of the seal activation system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at another side of the panel, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the panel of the door/window system and a partial perspective view of the frame and the sealing system in accordance with the inventive arrangements;

FIGS. 12A-12C are isolated detail views of the sealing system in accordance with the inventive arrangements and the closing system at a side of the frame, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations;

FIGS. 13A-13C are isolated detail views of the sealing system in accordance with the inventive arrangements at a corner of the frame, respectively, in the unlocked, partially engaged, and locked configurations; and

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an alternative sealing system employing a reciprocal motion device in accordance with the inventive arrangements.

Claims

1. A combined sealing system for use with a combination of a panel and a frame, comprising: a first sealing system positioned within a first side of the frame; anda second sealing system positioned within a second side of the frame, whereinthe first side of the frame separate from the second side of the frame, andthe first and second sealing systems having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration upon the panel being positioned within the frame.

2. The combined sealing system of claim 1, wherein the panel pivots relative to the frame.

3. The combined sealing system of claim 1, wherein a plurality of sealing systems are provided to respectively connect all pairs of adjacent sides of the panel and the frame.

4. The combined sealing system of claim 1, wherein the first sealing system provides a seal between an entire first side of the panel to the first side of the frame.

5. The combined sealing system of claim 1, wherein the first sealing system is adjacent to and engages the second sealing system in the locked configuration.

6. The combined sealing system of claim 1, wherein the first sealing system is a reciprocal motion sealing system.

7. The combined sealing system of claim 6, wherein the first sealing system includes an anchor and is configured to engage a movable member extending from the panel, andmovement of the movable member towards the frame moves the anchor towards the panel.

8. The combined sealing system of claim 7, wherein in the locked configuration, the anchor engages a portion of the panel to form a seal between the panel and the frame.

9. The combined sealing system of claim 7, wherein in the locked configuration, the anchor extends into a slot within the panel to prevent movement of the panel relative to the frame.

10. The combined sealing system of claim 7, wherein the first sealing system includes a rocker arm and movement of a first portion of the rocker arm away from the panel moves a second portion of the rocker arm towards the panel.

11. A sealing system within a frame for use with a combination of a panel and the frame, comprising: a rocker arm pivotally connected to the frame; andan anchor pivotally connected to the rocker, whereinmovement of a portion of the rocker arm away from the panel moves the anchor towards the panel, andthe sealing system having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.

12. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein in the locked configuration, the anchor engages a portion of the panel to form a seal between the panel and the frame.

13. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein in the locked configuration, the anchor extends into a slot within the panel to prevent movement of the panel relative to the frame.

14. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein the rocker arm is configured to engage a movable member extending from the panel, and movement of the movable member towards the frame moves the rocker arm away from the panel.

15. The sealing system of claim 14, further comprising an extension arm pivotally connected to the rocker arm and configured to transfer motion of the movable member to the rocker arm.

16. The sealing system of claim 14, further comprising an anchor guide extending through the anchor.

17. The sealing system of claim 16, wherein the anchor guide includes the movable member.

18. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein a plurality of rocker arms are connected to the anchor.

19. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein a plurality of combinations of rocker arms and anchors are positioned on separate sides of the frame.

20. The sealing system of claim 11, wherein the panel pivots relative to the frame.