GB2298445A - Sliding window or door - Google Patents

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GB2298445A
GB2298445A GB9517744A GB9517744A GB2298445A GB 2298445 A GB2298445 A GB 2298445A GB 9517744 A GB9517744 A GB 9517744A GB 9517744 A GB9517744 A GB 9517744A GB 2298445 A GB2298445 A GB 2298445A
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Derek W Leveridge
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/10—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
    • E05D15/1065—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track
    • E05D15/1081—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track specially adapted for vehicles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/56—Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements
    • E05D15/58—Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/10—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
    • E05D15/1065—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track
    • E05D2015/1071—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track the track being directly linked to the fixed frame, e.g. slidingly
    • E05D2015/1078—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track the track being directly linked to the fixed frame, e.g. slidingly swinging or rotating in a horizontal plane
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/10—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
    • E05D15/1065—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track
    • E05D2015/1097—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane with transversely moving track with the carriage and track forming a telescopic element
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/56—Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements
    • E05D15/58—Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
    • E05D2015/585—Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements with stationary hinge parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/50—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators
    • E05F15/56—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for horizontally-sliding wings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/622—Suspension or transmission members elements
    • E05Y2201/684—Rails; Tracks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/10—Additional functions
    • E05Y2800/122—Telescopic action
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/514—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles for ships
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/531—Doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
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Abstract

A sliding window or door comprising a window or door frame 2 and a window or door pane or panel 4, the pane or panel being held within the frame by at least one support rod 6, the arrangement being such that the supporting rod(s) allow(s) the pane or panel to move between: ```a first closed position where said pane or panel is substantially surrounded by said frame; ```a second intermediate, or venting, position wherein a relatively small rotation of said pane or panel and supporting rod(s) about a first axis 11 brings the pane or panel to a radial orientation defining a second axis along which the pane or panel is slidably movable; and ```a third, open, position wherein the pane or panel has been displaced along the second axis such that at least a part of the pane or panel lies outside the frame. The support rods are telescopic 6a, 6b guided by a housing 7. A handle 8 causes the first movement of the pane.

Description

SLIDING WINDOW OR DOOR Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to sliding windows or doors and more particularly, but not necessarily exclusively, to sliding marine craft windows or doors.
Background to the Invention Conventional types of sliding marine craft windows or doors, whether they be vertical windows or doors or roof hatches, tend to be restricted in shape since they generally operate by the pane or panel sliding along channels or runners integrally associated with the window or door frame. In this context, the window or door pane or panel must not only be of the same shape as the opening defined by its surrounding frame but it must also have opposing edges which travel in the runners or channels which are substantially parallel to each other for the pane or panel to slide freely.
As overall appearance plays an important part in a customers choice of boat, the design of the window or door is obviously significant. There is an increasing desire for tapered windows or doors - i.e where at least one pair of opposing edges are non-parallel. With the conventional construction of sliding window or door it is not possible to provide for a shape of window or door pane or panel where the opposing edges which extend substantially along the axis of sliding movement of the door or window are non-parallel.
It is one general object of the present invention to provide such a sliding openable window or door. It is another object of the present invention to provide a sliding openable window or door that has a two stage opening action.
Summarv of the Invention According to the present invention there is provided a sliding window or door comprising a window or door frame and a window or door pane or panel, the pane or panel being held within the frame by at least one support rod, the arrangement being such that the supporting rod(s) allow(s) the pane or panel to move between: a first closed position where said pane or panel is substantially surrounded by said frame; a second intermediate, or venting, position wherein a relatively small rotation of said pane or panel and supporting rod(s) about a first axis brings the pane or panel to a radial orientation defining a second axis along which the pane or panel is slidably movable; and a third, open, position wherein the pane or panel has been displaced along the second axis such that at least a part of the pane or panel lies outside the frame.
Preferably the pane or panel and the opening defined by the frame have at least two non-parallel opposing edges and, more preferably still, each have a generally trapezoidal shape.
Preferably also, in the case just outlined, two opposing edges of the frame and the pane or panel are parallel to each other and parallel to said first axis, whilst the two remaining sides of (respectively) the frame and the pane or panel are not parallel to one another.
Preferably, the supporting rod(s) is/are telescopic (and hence extendible) tubular rod(s).
Preferably, a first actuating means causes the window or door pane or panel to move between said first and said second positions. A second actuating means causes the window or door pane or panel to move between said second and said third positions.
Preferably, said first and/or second actuating means is/are a manuallyoperated handle. Alternatively, said actuating means is/are motorised, for example using hydraulic, pneumatic or electric power.
In a preferred form, the fittings and brackets associated with said frame and said supporting rod(s) is/are injection moulded.
Brief Description of the Drawings A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be more particularly described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein; Figure 1 shows a rear view of a window embodying the invention in its closed position; Figure 2 shows a top view of a window embodying the invention in its closed position; Figure 3 shows a top view of a window in its open position; Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a window in its open position; Figure 6 is a front view of a glazed door embodying the invention; Figure 7 and Figure 8 are front and side elevations of an alternative glazed door, having a stepped profile; and Figure 9 is a perspective view of a sliding roof hatch embodiment.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment Referring to Figure 1, the window 1 consists of a frame 2 set into a panel which is, for example integral to the side of a marine vessel.
A panel 4 of glass is located within the frame 2 (when the window 1 is closed, as shown in Figure 1). Both the frame 2 and pane 4 are tapered, giving an externally streamlined effect as the window tapers toward the stern of the boat.
The pane 4 is held in position at two anchoring points 5, one at the end of each of two pane-supporting rods 6. The pane can also be fixed to the rods 6 at housings 7.
One end of the pane 4 is provided with a handle 8 and the other with a latch 9 and latch handle 10.
In the closed position shown in Figures 1 and 2, latch 9 is engaged with latch handle 10 and handle 8 is in its closed position. The pane 4 is secured within the frame 2 i.e flush to the side of the boat and the window is substantially watertight owing to the provision of a seal 3 intermediate the frame 2 and the pane 4.
Referring to Figure 3, movement of the handle 8 in the direction indicated by the arrow, causes the window to open into the intermediate or "venting" position shown. In this position rods 6 have been moved anti-clockwise by a few degrees about pivot point 11. The pane 4 is now angled away from the plane of the frame 2; the gap between them allows air to pass through, thus the window acts as a vent.
In an alternative embodiment (not shown), manually-operated handle 8 is replaced by a motorised handle - operated by hydraulic, pneumatic or electric power.
Referring to Figures 4 and 5, these show the window in its open position.
This is achieved by unlatching latch handle 10 from latch 9 and sliding pane 4 across, as shown in Figure 5 until the window is open as much as is desired.
The sliding action is effected by means of rods 6 which are telescopic; the outer parts 6A substantially enclose inner parts 6B when the window is in its closed position or venting position. When the window is to be opened, parts 6A slide along parts 6B, thus extending the overall length of the rods 6, which allow the pane 4 to be displaced away from the region of the frame 2.
In an alternative embodiment (not shown), manually-operated latch handle 10 and latch 9 are replaced by a motorised actuating means (for example using hydraulic, pneumatic or electric power) which automatically moves the window from its venting to open position.
Housings 7 may contain a lubricant to ensure that parts 6A slide smoothly over parts 6B.
Housings 7, latch 9, latch handle 10, fittings and brackets (for example those marked 12 in Figure 5) may be injection-moulded components since they are relatively cheap to produce and given an aesthetically-pleasing appearance.
The frame 2 and pane 4 need not be restricted to the tapered shape shown in the Figures. The present invention is most especially applicable to any window, the shape of whose edges prevent conventional sliding action.
The invention encompasses not only arrangements in which a glazing pane is directly movably mounted within a window frame but also arrangements in which the glazing pane is indirectly mounted within the frame, via intermediacy of a panel or framing surround.
Furthermore, the invention need not be restricted to use solely in a marine environment. It is envisaged that windows or doors embodying the invention could be used on railway carriages or road coaches for example, or indeed any situation where non-uniformly shaped but openable windows are desirable, or where a two stage opening is required.

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CLAIMS:
1. A sliding window or door comprising a window or door frame and a window or door pane or panel, the pane or panel being held within the frame by at least one support rod, the arrangement being such that the supporting rod(s) allow(s) the pane or panel to move between: a first closed position where said pane or panel is substantially surrounded by said frame; a second intermediate, or venting, position wherein a relatively small rotation of said pane or panel and supporting rod(s) about a first axis brings the pane or panel to a radial orientation defining a second axis along which the pane or panel is slidably movable; and a third, open, position wherein the pane or panel has been displaced along the second axis such that at least a part of the pane or panel lies outside the frame.
2. A sliding window or door as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the pane or panel and the opening defined by the frame have at least two non-parallel opposing edges.
3. A sliding window or door as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the pane or panel and the opening defined by the frame have a generally trapezoidal shape.
4. A sliding window or door as claimed in Claim 3, wherein two opposing edges of the frame and the pane or panel are parallel to each other and parallel to said first axis, whilst the two remaining sides of (respectively) the frame and the pane or panel are not parallel to one another.
5. A sliding window or door as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the supporting rod(s) is/are telescopic (and hence extendible) tubular rod(s).
6. A sliding window or door as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein a first actuating means causes the window or door pane or panel to move between said first and said second positions and a second actuating means causes the window or door pane or panel to move between said second and said third positions.
7. A sliding window or door as claimed in Claim 6, wherein said first and/or second actuating means is/are a manually-operated handle.
8. A sliding window or door as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the fittings and brackets associated with said frame and said supporting rod(s) is/are injection moulded.
9. A sliding window or door substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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