US1633789A - Combined sliding and swinging window - Google Patents

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C. A. LEWIS COMBINED SLIDING AND SWINGING WINDOW Filed Sept. 21. 1926 -3 Sheets-Sheet l i I I, A 23 M Z q 5 F .3. FIG. 5 L dz/ INVENTOR. I I 0 EL'LI BY EMS-M A TTORNEY.

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CLAUDE A. LEWIS, or HOUSTON, TEXAS, ASSIGNOR TO AMERICAN wnvnow M PANY, or HOUSTON, TEXAS, A ooarolmrroiv or DELAWARE.

COMBINED SLIDING AND SW INGING WINDOW.,

Application filed September 21, 1926. Serial No. 186,748.;

My invention relates to a window for use in building structures such as dwellings, offices, and factories.

In the construction of my window, I have for an object to provide means whereby the sash of the window may be raised and lowered, as in the usual construction, and to also enable the sash to swing on hinges at one side thereof.

It is also an object to so construct the window-that it will be simple and capable of commercial manufacture economically and cheaply. V

Another object is'to construct aswinging and sliding sash of the character stated that will be weather tight and also easily operated. I e

Referring to the drawings herewith, Fig. 1 is a transverse section through a window taken approximately on the line 1-1 of Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a front elevation of a window embodying my invention. Fig. 3 is a vertical section of the window shown in Fig. 2, taken on the line 3-'-3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4.- is a side'elevation of the lower sash and rider removed. Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the upper sash, the rider being in section on the line 5.-5 of Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a trans verse section through the hinge on the sash andrider shown in Fig. 5. Fig. Tis a similar side-elevation of the upper sash and'rider removed. Fig. 8 is a similar side elevation of the sash and rider, the sash being shown as swung inwardly at' its upper end. Fig. 9 is a broken front elevation of the uppersash.

Fi 10 is a transverse section on the line 10-10 of Fig. 7 Fig. 11 is a broken side elevation of the upper sash shown as attached to the rider. Fig. 12 is an -inner side elevation of the rider shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 13 is a, broken frontelevation of the lower sash and rider. Fig. 14 is an inner side elevation of the rider for the lower sash. Fig.

15 is a transverse section through a Window embodiment showing aslightly different 7 from that shown in Fig.,.1. Fig. 16 is a I transverse section of a window casing showing a still difl'erent' embodiment of the window jamb, said section being such as would appear on the ignate like parts in'all the views.

In the drawing, I have illustrated a WlIk.

"dow casing having aninner'fraine 1 with a lower sill Q -andof ordinary construction.

in the usual mannerline 161 6 of Fig. 2} Like: numerals of reference are employed to des-f he window jamb employed with this caslllg'lS shown in Flg. 1. Said jamb includes right and left plates3 and 4, the plate 8 having a stop member 5 on the'outer side and a stop member. 6v on the inner side, the space between'the two stop members forming two channels 7 r and 8 for the upper and lower sashes respectively, the two channels being separated by an upright member 9 setinto the inner face of the plate 8 midwayof the channeled portion.

The opposite or left-hand side of thecasing view from-the inner side has outer stop members 5 and inner stop'members 6, said stop members having their sides adjacent the window sash inwardly projectingshoulders 1,0. The'central upright member 9 separating the two'channels is madeup of two parts,

the outer part ll'overlapping the inner part,

thus forming channels which are mortice'd in shape.

The channels at each side ofthe window accommodate riders slidably therein forthe support of. the windowsashesr The riders at the left hand side are dove-tail in shape 9 so that they may not be removed from the channel in which they slide. The upper and lower sashes are secured tov the riders at. the left-hand side by means of hinges 12 on the upper sash and 13 on the lower sash, thus enabling the sashes to be swung inwardly on the rider.

'The riders at the right-hand side of the window casing are not merticed in position but are slidable vertically in their channels and are adapted to latch the windows in position when they are swung into contact with the rider to close the-window.

The hinging of the upper and lower sashes may now be noted in more detail. 'The lower sash isshown in Fig. l, the'hinge forming the connection between the sash-es. The lowersash 14 hinged to its adjacent rider 15 by a hinge of ordinary construction which will be-readily understood from the drawing.

Both the riderf15 and the sash 1 L have the lower hinge beveled at16 to fit thei inclination of the window casing at the lower end The outer side-of the forma slight rain pocket, as shown in Fig. 1, .and a small bracket 18 extending longitudisash adjacent the rider is grooved at17 to past the sashes. The upper end of the sash at the outer side is rounded at to contact with the lower end of the upper sash.

The opposite side of the sash is shown in Fig. 13. It has latch members adapted to detachably engage withthe rider 15 at that side. Said rider is connected by means of sash cord 21 with the sash weight 22 in the usual manner. On the inner side of the rider adjacent each end thereof are formed openings 23 to receive a latch pin 24. Said latch pin is extended through the lower sash 14 on the inner side of the pane at the upper and lower ends of the sash and are adapted to be operated by handles 25. The construction of this latch is not a new construction, the bolt is pivoted at its outer end to a point 26 upon the handle. The inner end of the handle ist'ormed with a cam face thereon which, when the handle is pulled into open position, as shown at the lower end of Fig. 13, will withdraw the bolt so as to free it from the opening 23 in the rider. When thus tree, the sash may be swung on the hinge shown in Fig. 4.

The upper sash is hinged as shown in Figs. 7 and 8. The sash .27 has thereon an upper plate 28 with an inwardly extending portion having an opening therein to receive a pintle 29. The rider 30 has a plate 31 with an inwardly extending arm with an opening therein to receive the pintle when the cords are properly adjusted. The upper side of the plate 31 is rounded or beveled at 32 to allow the plate 28 to swing inwardly out of contact therewith. It is contemplated that the sash will be recessed at 33- to receive both the plate 28 of the hinge and also the plate ill-upon the rider.- This arrangement is shown in Fig. 5. The recess 33 is sufiiciently deep to allow the passage of an arm 31 when the upper end of the sash is swung inwardly.

The lower end of the upper sash has hinged plates El i-on the sash and 35 upon the rider, the plates having arms 36 and 37 respectively with openings therein to receive the pintle upon which they may swing. The construction of the plate 35 is shown in Fig. 10. It is connected to the sash 30 by means of a pin 38 integral with the plate and extending almost through the rider. The said pin 38 is formed with a threaded recess 39 on its inner end and a cap screw 4 0 may be screwed therein, the opposite side of the rider being recessed to receive a washer :1 below the head of the screw. The pin 88 and the screw are rotatable relative; to the rider. The inner side of the sash is rounded at 42 to fit against the rounded upper end 20 of the lower sash. i 7 I The opposite side of: the upper sash 27. is cut inwardly or recessed somewhat at its lower end, as shown at 4:3, and the rider 4E4; engaging that side of the sash hasits lower end thickened t-o lit within the recess 43, thus termed. The thickened portion of the rider is formed with a groove or recess 45 therein, shown best in Fig. 12. This recess extends inwardly part way through the sash and is adapted to slidably receive a pin l6 upon the lower end of the sash. It is contemplated that the upper sash may be swung open only when the lower sash has been previously opened, allowing the pin &'6 to move out of its recess, and in such case the hinge at the opposite side of the upper sash operates in an obvious manner to allow the swing of the sash.

If it is desired to lower the window from the upper end to form a vent or otherwise, the pintle 29 at the outer hinge is raised into position shown in Fig. 8. Thisallows the upper end to be released and it may swing inwardly on the pins 6 as a pivot. This swinging movement is indicated in 3 and it is obvious that the sash may swing downwardly until it contacts with the lower sash, if desired. It is understood however that this movement of the sash is allowed principally for ventilation where the entrance of rain is to be avoided.

In Fig. 15 I have shown a modification of the invention which contemplates the use of riders upon the sashes only at the hinged end and in such case the casing the upper end will have the jainb formed with an inward extension indicated in dotted lines at 46, which will. interiit with the recess 13 in the window sash and grooves ll) will be formed therein to receive the pin it in case of the lower sash no modification will be .ecessary. This form of arrangement maybe used wherever the sash is properly balanced and the upward sliding of the lower sash will be accomplished 'by forming a groove 48 in which the pin 24 may slide. In Fig. 16 l have illustrated how the lower sash may be formed to engage with the rider at its right-hand side, the upper sash being stationary and no channel being formed to allow the sliding thereof. The lower sash is adapted toengage a central plate 49 which, it isunderstood, extends only the length of the lower sash. The jamlo is formed with a rain pocket 50 on the outer side and th rider 15 also has a rain pocket 51 on its outer side to assist in draining away the rain, ti-nding access past the edge of the sash.

7 It is believed that the operation of this device is now obvious. The upper'and lower sashes may both be raised and lowered,

sliding the riders for the sashes in the window channels in the usual manner; The sashes may also be'swung inwardly on a vertical axis provided by the hinges at the left-hand side, and in so doing the lower sash will be swung inwardly first into the dotted line position shown in'Fig. 1. This Inn will leave the groove 45 in the upper rider open to allow the upper sash to also swing inwardly, and the extent to which it may be swung is shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.

When it is desired to vent the window at the upper end the lower sash will be closed and the upper sash will be released from its upper hinge by lifting the pintle 29. This will allow the sash to swing inwardly on the pivot formed by the pin 38 at one end and the pin 46 atthe other. This position of the sash is shown indotted lines in Fig. 3.

I am thus enabled to provide a window of simple construction which may be raised and lowered in the usual manner, or swung so as to expose the outer side of the pane, when desired, for cleaning purposes or to form in efiect the casement window hinged at one side wherever desired. It will be noted that the opening and closing of the window does not in any way interfere with the use of screens at the outer'side of the window, as is frequently desirable. The further advantages of the window will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

\Vhat I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

.1. In a window, a casing, opposite riders slidable vertically in said casing, an upper sash mounted on said'riders to swing inwardly on both a vertical and a horizontal axis.

2. In a window, a casing, opposite riders slidable in said casing, .a sash mounted on said riders to move therewith, and hinged thereto at both the side and bottom of said sash to swing inwardly.

3; In a window, .a casing, riders slidable in said casing, a sash hinged to one of said riders at one side, a lower pin on said sash at the opposite side, said pin being adapted to engage a groove in said adjacent rider, said pin acting as a pivot, whereby said sash may also be swung inwardly at its upper end.

4. In a window, a casing, riders slidable therein, an upper sash on said riders, upper and lower hinges on said sash at one side to allow said sash to swing on said rider, the upper hinge being detachable, and the lower hinge formed to allow the swinging of the sash thereon on both horizontal and vertical axes for the purpose described.

5. In a window, a casing, riders slidable therein, an upper sash on said riders, upper and lower hinges on said sash at one'side to allow said sash to swing on said rider, the upper hinge being detachable, and the lower hinge formed to allow the swinging of the sash thereon on both horizontal and vertical axes and a pin on the opposite side of the sash engaging a groove in the adja cent rider to form a horizontal pivot for the purpose described.

6. In a window, a casing, riders slidable therein, an upper sash on said riders, upper and lower hinges 011 said sash at one side to allow said sash to swing on said rider, the

upper hinge being detachable, and the lower hinge formed to allow the swinging of the sash thereon on both horizontal and vertical axes for the purpose described, and a lower sash insaid casing overlapping said upper sash to hold it normally closed.

In testimony, whereof I hereunto afiix my signature this 11th. day of September A. D. 1926.

CLAUDE A. LEWIS.

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