Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
  • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
  • E06B11/00—Means for allowing passage through fences, barriers or the like, e.g. stiles
  • E06B11/02—Gates; Doors
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
  • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
  • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
  • E04F11/181—Balustrades
  • E04F11/1842—Balusters; Grille-type elements

Definitions

• This invention regards a new construction system for the manufacture of gates, railings and handrails. State of technology
• the aim of the invention in question is that of designing a new system for the manufacture of handrails, gates and railings that will allow for quicker, more flexible, and cheaper construction of these structures. According to the evidence provided, the system in question meets this aim, amongst others.
• a module preferably made up of section bars, which form the crosspieces and/or the uprights, and of a certain number of rods.
• a frame can be formed by four section bars, which are held together by corner joints.
• the rods are fixed to the crosspieces or uprights with screws that are lodged in seats, which have been created on the inside of the rods themselves.
• the module is then mounted onto columns or onto uprights which, in turn, are connected to the columns.
• Every section bar that the rods are attached to is basically C-shaped or U- shaped and has two chambers.
• the side walls preferably end in a hook shape.
• the section bars can have two external arms that mark off slides into which panels or other means of plugging are inserted.
• the rods can have any section.
• the rods too, can have at least two external arms that mark off slides into which panels or other plugging means are inserted.
• a section bar or a bar can be used to reinforce the module.
• the reinforcing section bar is boxed and has a coaxial slide to fit the bar.
• the module as described above can be used to form handrail fencing, stair or balcony banisters, gates and railings.
• a section bar is fitted into the upper crosspiece of the module or the gate or the railing, allowing for drainage of rainwater and for the introduction of anti-intrusion devices or decorative elements.
• This section bar which acts as a cover, is roughly either ⁇ or U- shaped, such that it can be fixed or lodged into the section bar that makes up the upper crosspiece of the module.
• a section bar is placed in the upper crosspiece of banisters for stairs or balconies, and acts as a handrail.
• the module is essentially boxed and bears two arms that face towards the frame and are shaped such that the section bar can be fixed or lodged into the crosspiece itself.
• the module is connected to at least one section bar, which acts as a column; it contains at least one internal seat for the screws that allow it to be fixed to the ground and at least one slide or ledge on its side walls, coaxial to the section bar itself.
• the connection between the module and the column can be made either by a special section bar or by a simple plate.
• the connecting section bar which is roughly U-shaped and has a lengthways ledge or slide, is inserted into at least two of the chambers of the section bars that make up the uprights of the module.
• the connecting section bars' lengthways ledges are inserted into the slides of the section bars acting as a column, thus allowing the module and the column to be joined by means of a male/female joint. Otherwise, the column's lengthways ledges can be lodged into the slides on the section bars that make up the uprights of the module, allowing for the same kind of male/female joint.
• the connection to the columns is established via a plate with a base wide enough to be compatible with that of the chambers of the section bars which make up the crosspieces and a ledge or slide that have the same function as described above for the connecting section bar. Fasteners such as pins or screws fix the module definitively to the columns.
• each door is made up of one or more modules that are inserted between crosspieces formed by boxed section bars that contain screw seats.
• the section bars have a ledge that faces towards the modules whose shape is complementary to that of the slide contained in the section bars that make up the frame.
• the section bar that constitutes the crosspiece of the frame of each module is slotted into the ledge.
• the crosspiece that is placed at the base of the gate has at least two arms on its underside, which can be hook-shaped, for wheels to be connected to.
• the topside of the upper crosspiece also has at least two arms that can be hook- shaped.
• the modules and crosspieces thus described are not directly fixed to the columns, but are fixed to two section bars that make up the two uprights of the gate door. Hinges are used to connect the uprights and the columns.
• the module can also be formed by pairs of rolled bars, which will make up the crosspieces, fixed to a certain number of rods with studs that fit into holes made into both the rods and the rolled bars.
• the module and the column are joined using an accessory - a cube containing a ledge or a slide. The cube is fixed to the rolled bars and its ledge slots into the column's slide.
• FIG. 1 shows a blow up of the elements forming a first handrail
• FIG. 2 shows a blow up of the elements forming a second handrail
• - figures 3, 4 and 5 show, respectively, the front, upper (here, the column caps are off) and side view of the second handrail;
• - figures 6, 7 and 8 show, respectively, the front, upper (here, the column caps are off) and side view of the second handrail with panels;
• FIG. 9 shows the cross section of a first section bar onto which rods are fixed
• FIG. 10 shows the cross section of a second section bar onto which rods can be fixed
• FIG. 15 shows the cross section of a corner joint for joining section bars such as those found in figures 9 and 10;
• FIG. 16 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable for reinforceing rods
• FIG. 17 shows the cross section of a fifth section bar that is suitable as a covering element for the upper crosspiece of the module
• - figure 18 shows the cross section of a sixth section bar that is suitable as a covering element for the section bar to which rods are fixed when that section bar constitutes the upper crosspiece;
• - figure 19 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as the banister of a handrail;
• - figures 20 and 21 show the cross section of two section bars that, as a whole, form the banister of a handrail;
• - figure 22 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as a column for holding up the handrail;
• FIG. 23 shows the cross section of a second section bar that is suitable as a column for holding up the handrail;
• FIG. 24 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable for joining the handrail and the columns
• FIG. 25 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as a spacer
• - figure 26 shows the front view of a gate that has been built according to this invention
• - figure 27 shows a blow up of a gate door, such as that seen in figure 26;
• FIG. 28 shows a perspective view, with a partial blow up, of a gate similar to the one seen in figure 26;
• - figure 29 shows a slide gate that has been built according to this invention
• - figure 30 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as the upper crosspiece of a gate door
• FIG. 31 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as the middle crosspiece of a gate door
• FIG. 32 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as the lower crosspiece of a gate door
• FIG. 33 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as an upright for a gate door
• - figure 34 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as a gate column
• - figure 35 shows the cross section of a second section bar that is suitable as an upright for a gate door
• FIG. 36 shows the cross section of a section bar that allows the gate to slide
• FIG. 37 shows the cross section of a section bar that is suitable as brackets for the sliding of gates
• - figure 38 shows the cross section of an accessory that is suitable for joining the handrail to the columns
• - figure 39 shows the cross section of a second accessory that is suitable for joining the handrail to the columns;
• - figure 40 shows a side view of a banister;
• FIG. 41 shows a lengthways view of an accessory for a handrail
• FIG. 42 shows a blow up of a handrail with different systems for connecting it to columns
• FIG. 43 shows a perspective view with a partial blow up of a handrail for which studs have been used
• FIG. 44 shows a front view of the handrail of figure 43
• - figure 48 shows a front view of a reinforced handrail
• - figures 49 and 50 show front views of banisters where studs have been used, the second of which is reinforced.
• each section bar 4 has a C or U section. If a cross section is made, the C or U section is revealed as having two chambers 4.1 and 4.2, which are separated but not divided by two arms 4.3 that are parallel to the base of the section bar 4 itself. The ends 4.4 of the side walls of the section bar 4 are hook-shaped. The corner joints 5 are lodged into the internal chambers 4.2.
• the rods 3 are then inserted between the section bars 4 that make up the crosspieces of the frame 2, as can be seen in figure 1.
• the rods 3 are fixed to the crosspieces themselves with screws 6, which fit into seats 3.1 that are created inside the rods 3.
• the screw heads 6 fit into the internal chambers 4.2 of the section bars 4.
• the rods 3 can also be horizontal, as can be seen in figures 2 to 8. In this case they are fixed, using screws 6, to the section bars 4 that make up the uprights of the frame 2.
• a section bar 7 and a bar 8 can be used to reinforce the module 1.
• Each section bar 7 is boxed and has reinforcements 7.1 and a slide 7.2 that is coaxial to the section bar 7 itself.
• holes 3.2 are made in the rods 3.
• the holes 3.2 are all at the same height and their diameter fits the bar 8. Holes 7.3 are made into section bar 7, spaced out at a suitable distance and with a diameter that is only slightly wider than that of the rods 3.
• the rods 3 are fixed to a crosspiece (as is illustrated in figure 1).
• Section bar 7 is then inserted into the rods 3 and the bar 8 is slotted into the slide 7.2 of the section bar 7, passing through the holes 3.2 of the rods 3.
• the bar 8 is then fixed to the section bars 4 using screws that operate on the ends of the bar 8 and that bridge the gap between section bar 7 and the section bars 4 themselves. The heads of these screws also fit into the internal chambers 4.2 of the section bars 4.
• Module 1 can contain panels 9. In this case section bars 4 and rods 3 are used, and have at least two arms 4.5 and 3.3 (figures 10, 13, 14) that mark off the external slides 4.6 and 3.4. The panels 9 are blocked between those slides 4.6 and 3.4, as is illustrated in figures 6, 7 and 8.
• the upper crosspiece of the module 1 can either be closed off at the top by a section bar 10 that allows for the drainage of rainwater, or by a section bar 11 that can accommodate devices 12.
• the section bar 10 is roughly ⁇ -shaped and each of its two ends have a tooth 10.1 that faces outwards and which, with the base, marks off a seat 10.2.
• Each of the hook-shaped ends 4.4 of the section bar 4 is inserted into a seat 10.2.
• the section bar 11 is roughly U-shaped and its base has two slides 11.1.
• the section bar 11 is slotted between the slides 4.1 of the section bar 4.
• the hook-shaped ends 4.4 of the section bar 4 once inserted into the abovementioned slides 11.1 , prevent the two section bars 4 and 11 from becoming detached.
• the devices 12 are fixed to the section bar 11 either by a bolt or by a nut, depending on whether the base of the devices 12 bears a threaded hole or a threaded shank.
• the module 1 is to become part of a stair or balcony banister, it can be closed off at the top by a section bar 13, which will act as a handrail.
• Section bar 13 can be boxed (as illustrated in figure 19) and have two arms 13.1 that face outwards.
• Each arm 13.1 can have a tooth 13.2, which also faces outwards and which, with the wall of the section bar 13, marks off a seat 13.3.
• Each of the hook-shaped ends 4.4 of the section bar 4 are inserted into one of these seats 13.3.
• it can be inserted into another section bar 14 (figure 21), which is fixed with screws to the section bar 4 that forms the upper crosspiece.
• Each module 1 that is built following these guidelines can form a handrail or a gate, with either one or two doors.
• module 1 is to be used as a handrail, it is joined to a column that is formed by a section bar 15.
• Each section bar 15 has at least one internal seat 15.1 for screws 16, which enable the column to be fixed to the ground.
• the side walls of section bar 15 have at least one slide 15.2, that is T- shaped and coaxial to section bar 15 itself.
• Section bars 17, which are roughly U-shaped and have a lengthways T- shaped ledge 17.1 , are inserted into the external chambers 4.1 of the section bars 4 that form the uprights of the frame 2.
• the base of section bars 17 contains two slides 17.2.
• Section bar 17 is slotted into the slides 4.1 of the section bars 4.
• the hook-shaped ends 4.4 of section bar 4 once inserted into the abovementioned slides 17.2, prevent the two section bars 4 and 17 from becoming detached.
• a spacer formed by a T- shaped section bar 18 is inserted beforehand into each slide 15.2 of section bar 15. The spacer, placed between the ground and module 1, allows for the height of the module to be altered as desired. Module 1 is then slotted between the two columns.
• each section bar 17 slots into a slide 15.2 of section bar 15 until the point when module 1 rests upon the spacer.
• a pin 19 is screwed between section bar 17 and the column, thus preventing any further vertical movement of module 1.
• a second crop of section bar 18 can be inserted above, to prevent dirt and water from penetrating into the free part of slide 15.2.
• a cap 20 is fixed onto the top of the columns.
• the column can contain one or more slides 15.2. These slides can either be on opposite walls (as illustrated in figure 22), or on adjoining walls (as illustrated in figure 23).
• each door is formed by one or more modules 1 , but these can be fixed to the framework in different ways.
• section bars 21 , 22 and 23 are used.
• Each section bar 21 , 22 and 23 is boxed and has seats 21.1 , 22.1 and 23.1 into which screws 24 can be fitted.
• Section bar 21 placed at the very top of the gate, has a T-shaped ledge 21.2 at one base and has two arms 21.3 on its opposite base; the ends 21.4 of the arms are hook-shaped.
• Section bar 22, which forms the middle crosspiece of the gate has a T-shaped ledge 22.2 at each of its opposite bases.
• Section bar 23 has a T-shaped ledge 23.2 at one base, and two arms 23.3 at the opposite base, which do not have hooked ends.
• Section bar 23 forms the crosspiece of the base of the gate.
• Chamber 4.1 of section bar 4 which forms the lower crosspiece of frame 2 of a first module 1
• ledge 22.2 of the lower base of section bar 22
• Ledge 22.2 of the upper base of section bar 22 fits into chamber 4.1 of section bar 4, which forms the lower crosspiece of frame 2 of a second module 1.
• ledge 21.2 of the lower base of section bar 21 fits into chamber 4.1 of section bar 4, which forms the upper crosspiece of frame 2.
• Section bars 21 , 22 and 23 and modules 1 are then fixed with screws 24, which fit into seats 21.1 , 22.1 and 23.1 , to two section bars 25 that form the two uprights of one of the gate doors.
• the hinges 26 are fixed onto the section bars 25, which rest on a column that is formed by a section bar 27.
• This section bar has a few internal seats 27.1 for screws 16, which allow the column to be fixed to the ground, and a T-shaped slide 27.2.
• the lengthways T-shaped ledge 17.1 of section bar 17 of the first module 1 of the handrail, is inserted into slide 27.2.
• One of the section bars 25 can have a wing that acts as a shutter (as in figure 35).
• Section bar 28 is joined to section bar 21.
• section bar 28 bears a U-shaped slide 28.1 , which is created in a single body with arms that form a section bar similar to section bar 11 (see description above).
• Section bar 28 therefore also contains two slides 28.2.
• Section bar 28 is slotted into the chamber that is marked off by the ends 21.4 of section bar 21.
• the hook-shaped ends 21.4 of section bar 21 once inserted into the abovementioned slides 28.2, prevent the two section bars 21 and 28 from becoming detached.
• Slide 28.1 contains the elements necessary for the lengthways sliding movement of the gate.
• a bolt formed by a crop of a section bar 29 - that is basically S-shaped - is either fixed to section bar 27, which forms the column, or is fixed to the wall.
• a second construction method for the system in question illustrated in detail in figures 40 and 41 , foresees the creation of a module 1 without a frame 2.
• the rods 3 are joined only to crosspieces that are formed by section bars 4.
• the absence of module 1's uprights makes it impossible to use section bars 17 to join module 1 itself to section bars 15, which form the columns. Therefore, for module 1 to be fixed to these section bars, a plate 30 is used.
• the plate has a base 30.1 of a width that is compatible with that of the internal chamber 4.2 of section bars 4, and a T-shaped ledge 30.2.
• a third construction method for the system in question foresees the use of rods 3 and columns formed by section bars 15.
• Module 1 is created by joining rods 3 to pairs of rolled bars 31 , which form the crosspieces. Rods 3 and the rolled bars 31 are joined using studs 32, which fit into holes that were made beforehand both in the rods 3 and in the rolled bars 31.
• An accessory 33 is used to fix module 1 to the columns. This accessory is a cube 33.1 , which has a T-shaped ledge 33.2. The ledge fits into the T- shaped slide 15.2 of each section bar 15, permitting the connection between the rolled bars 31 (and therefore, module 1) and the columns.
• each column can be connected to the metal or wall corner structure using a useful accessory 34.
• This accessory is a section bar with two hollows, 34.1 and 34.2, which are basically at right-angles to each other, and that are made into a body 34.3.
• the first hollow 34.1 is inserted into the corner structure using screws.
• the second hollow 34.2 is placed against a column, and has two T-shaped ledges 34.4. Those ledges 34.4 are inserted into the T-shaped slides 15.2 of section bar 15.

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