MXPA06001200A - Glazing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The current invention relates to a unique and compact self locking mechanism, composed of two aluminum profiles designed in such a way to self lock when Glass is placed on the female profile and the male profile is inserted and the mechanism further tightens grip on the glass edges when pushed in a grooved rubber.

Description

GLASS PLACEMENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Background and field of the invention The present invention relates to a compact and unique self-locking mechanism, composed of two aluminum profiles designed in such a way that they self-handle when the glass is placed in the female profile and the male profile is inserted and the mechanism also holds the edges of the glass when pushed into a slotted rubber (which is mandatory in the placement of glass to prevent the glass from touching the metal, allowing the expansion and absorption of impacts). U.S. Patent No. 5,007,221, entitled "A SNAP-IN GLA2ING POCKET FILLER" discloses a stock cavity filler for use with a structural frame member having an unused glass laying cavity or It will be used as a gap filler in aluminum profiles to cover the area not used for aesthetic reasons It is noted that there is no suitable glass placement system in the market to solve the growing demand for thick glass (for example : facades of shops and divisions) and it has become a necessity for people with average knowledge in the matter to develop a system that is simple, technically safe and that provides a good aesthetic impression.

Detailed description of the invention: The aluminum profiles generally available are for glass installation of standard windows and are used by many to place thick glass compromising safety, quality and aesthetic appearance since there are no other options available. For maximum visibility of the showrooms, designers insist on placing glass with lighter frames around. The technicians use channels in the form of "ü", in which the glass panels are free and thus tend to move horizontally due to the loss of fixing at the ends with silicone. Some pioneering professionals such as Dorma (Germany) developed heavy profiles for use in thicker glass which require fixing by means of screws which should also be covered for aesthetic reasons and therefore the work was complicated, laborious and even costly.

Taking into account the aforementioned factors and considering the demand to place glass quickly, the present invention emphasizes the delivery of safety and at the same time addresses the importance of the aesthetic appearance, allowing sufficient free space to place glass (one could decide the size of the glass). glass before installing frames on the site) and make installation on the site easily.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figures 1 and 2 are male and female profiles respectively. Figure 3 shows the fixing of a profile by means of a screw. Figure 4 shows a glass gasket on part 2 of the profile (mini or 2 per glass panel). Figure 5 represents a glass 10 mm thick (suitable to the size of the frame) placed on the part 2 of the profile in figure 4. Figure 6 shows the part 1 profile through the opening in part 2 of the profile . Figure 7 shows the slotted rubber insert flanging between the gap profiles on both sides of the glass panel, using force.

Figure 8 shows the scientific principle of the mechanism of the glass placement system explained.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION The glass installation system consists of two extruded aluminum profiles (male and female) designed in such a way as to create a safe space to keep the glass panels in position safely and firmly. The important aspect of the invention is that when the glass panels are placed on the female profile and the male profile is inserted and the rubber flange is forced inwards (by hand) between the glass and the profiles (on both sides) it is they create forces towards the outside in the upper legs of the profiles (forcing them to separate). Turning movements in the support pivot force the locking of the system which is due to the curved parts of the hooks in the profiles (in the lower part) being hooked together to self-start and thus stop the profiles in position.INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION METHOD OF THE INVENTION The scientific principles used are Newton's law of force and elasticity property of the rubber flange and the transmission of the rotating moments of the moving parts around the pivot. The following explanation is in relation to figure 8.

F-Force to the outside (due to the rubber flange) P-Force to the interior (creating the interlock or locked) C- Point of support or pivot The insertion of the rubber flange between the glass and the sections of the profile (parts 1 and 2) causes forces to the outside (F) in the legs of both sections forcing them "F" to separate. A moment of rotation in the support pivot (C) forces to join the system (P). The work of the system is due to the profile of curved hook of the lock built in the legs of the sections (male and female) creating coupling edges, therefore stopping the section of the profile in position. The predetermined variables are the size of the glass and that of the rubber flange. In this configuration any external force applied due to conditions such as wind or vibrations caused by physical movements whose action can act to separate the glass from its fixed position only acts to further tighten the locking mechanism of this system to stop the glass panel in position.

Claims (1)

1. On self-locking mechanism, composed of two aluminum profiles designed in such a way that they lock each other when the glass is placed on the female profile and the male profile is inserted and the mechanism also tightens on the edges of the glass when pushed in a rubber grooved.