US2013590A - Window construction - Google Patents

Description

Sept. 3, 1935. J. A. SWENSON WINDOW CONSTRUCTION FiledJan. 18, 1934 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor JM/6/7d'0 7 Attomey Sept. 3, 1935.

J. A. SWENSON WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. 18, 1934 Inventor m Jive/7 0"0/7 Attm'ney Patented Sept. 3, 1935 UNETE STATES PATENT OFFEQE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to that class of structures broadly referred to as Window constructions and has more particular reference to an improved sash or frame formation, an improved idea in window light or pane mountings, and

fastening means therefor.

Notwithstanding the crowded development of the prior art to which the invention relates it is still the common practice in the trade to employ what may be referred to as the conventional sash construction wherein the top and bottom rail and vertical stiles are rabbeted to accommodate the marginal portions of the glass pane, the pane being temporarily held in place by brads or clips which are in turn covered by putty or equivalent retention material.

It is a matter of common knowledge that when the putty becomes weather beaten it dries out and frequently permits window panes to fall out. To the farmer, whom this improved arrangement is primarily intended to serve, this is not only inconvenient and expensive, but is disastrous in barn construction where a multiplicity of window lights are frequently used for lighting and ventilating purposes.

With these disadvantages clearly in mind I have discovered the need for a window structure wherein the window pane can be expeditiously placed and retained in position and which are 0 not so easily displaced by the elements.

Briefly stated I have accomplished the desired aim by utilizing a specially adapted frame formation intended to accommodate an inclined panel or pane wherein attendant features serve to promote durability and expediency of repair, it being possible with the improved arrangement to remove and replace the sash without requiring special tools.

Further and more explicit features of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary elevational view of a portion of a structure developed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a similar view of the reverse side of the arrangement depicted in Figure 1.

Figures 3 and 4 are vertical and horizontal sections taken approximately on the planes of the lines 3-3 and 44 of Figure 1.

Figures 5 and 6 are detail perspective views.

Before introducing the detailed description I desire to point out that the invention is applicable to a unitary sash or to a window construction embodying a plurality of relatively small window panes. The following description and claims may be interpreted accordingly. That is to say, I will describe a single window pane and the manner in which it is mounted, notwithstanding the fact that the invention is applicable to multiple pane construction. It follows therefore that in the drawings the numeral I designates what may be broadly referred to as a frame. This frame as shown particularly in Figures 1 and 2 embodies a top rail 8 and a bottom rail 9, these being in horizontal position and joined together through the instrumentality of vertical frame members or stiles I0 and II respectively. It is evident from the drawings however that the part 9 is the usual base or bottom rail or frame member and the part I0 one of the end frame members. Moreover the parts 8 and II specifically speaking, would be probably described as parting strips. For the purpose of this invention however the parts 8 and 9 are upper and lower rails and the parts Ill and II vertical stiles. The panel or window pane is denoted by the numeral l2.

Calling attention to Figure 3 it will be observed that the top rail 8 has one face thereof beveled and this serves as an abutment or rest for the upper marginal ledge portion of the window pane. This portion of the pane is held in place by clamping means here shown as comprising a sheet metal cleat I3 of channeled form having an attaching flange I4. The flange is apertured to accommodate suitable fastening members I5 here shown as ordinary screw eyes. The channeled formation of the cleats I3 allows it to accommodate a strip of paper I6 which may be described as a packing element. This provides a good joint and avoids breakage.

The vertical frame members or stiles I0 and II are formed with inclined grooves II and I8 (see Figure 4). These grooves serve as adapters for the edge portions of the window pane. Then as shown in Figure 3 the upper corner portion of the lower rail 9 is rabbeted to form a seat or ledge I9 for the lower edge portion of the window pane. This ledge I9 may be of appropriate proportion to accommodate different thicknesses of glass. At one or both ends there is a counterbore I0 which communicates with each groove I? and I8 and forms a drain passage for the water. Thus it will be seen that the window pane is fastened in an inclined position between the vertical frame members I0 and II, is clamped against the beveled surface of the upper rail 8 and rests removably in the ledge I8 of the lower rail 9. This permits the window pane to exclude the elements and provide a substantially waterproof mounting. Incidentally where a multiple pane construction is utilized it is the practice toform the upper rail 8 with the same sort of groove l9 and drain 19* as shown on the part 8 in Figure 3. This is however incidental to the importance of the invention.

It is to be added that in order to provide for rigidity I have found it expedient and practical to employ resilient anti-rattling and retaining units 20. These are preferably fastened to the Vertical rails l and H. One of these devices or units is shown in Figure 6 and it will be observed that it is preferably made from a length of wire having its end portions 2| bent laterally to the body portion to facilitate fastening to the rail or stile. The intermediate portion has a double bend formation wherein the two outward bends 22 are fashioned to press yieldably against the window pane as shown in Figure 3.

The gist of the invention is predicated upon a structure characterized by a frame embodying upper and lower or horizontal frame members or rails 8 and 9 and vertical frame members or stiles iii and H. The parts l0 and H are provided with inclined grooves for the reception of the edge portions of the pane so that the pane can be easily slipped down into place and rested against the seat 59 formed as a feature of the rail 9. Additional novelty is predicated upon the simple clamping means or cleat shown in Figure 5, together with the stabilizing or anti-rattler clips or units 28. The drainage feature is also important.

A careful consideration of the foregoing description in conjunction with the illustrative drawings will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the purpose, features and advantages, the explicit construction, and the invention as hereinafter claimed.

It is to be understood that minor changes in shape, size, relative proportions, and materials may be resorted toin practice without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of 1. In a Window construction, a frame including top and bottom members and a pair of side members, said top member having its inner edge sloping downwardly and outwardly and the bottom member having a recess in its top outer corner, the wall of which slopes outwardly and downwardly from the upper edge of said bottom member through the outer face thereof, said side members having grooves in their inner edges sloping downwardly and outwardly from the sloping edge of the top member to the recess, a transparent member having its side edges located in said grooves with its upper end resting against the sloping edge of the top member and its lower end resting in the recess, a strip detachably connected with the sloping inner edge of the top member and having a lower part fitting over the upper end of the transparent member, said lower part being of substantially channel shape, and a packing member located therein and bearing against the upper end of the transparent member.

2. In a window construction, a frame including top and bottom members and a pair of side members, said top member having its inner edge sloping downwardly and outwardly and the bottom member having a recess in its top outer oorner, the wall of which slopes outwardly and downwardly from the upper edge of said bottom member through the outer face thereof, said side members having grooves in their inner edges sloping downwardly and outwardly from the sloping edge of the top member to the recess, a transparent member having its side edges located in said grooves with its upper end resting against the sloping edge of the top member and its lower end resting in the recess, a strip detachably con-

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