A hinge for windows or doors

Abstract

A hinge for a window or door, the hinge having a hinge hinge (6) and an associated accessory (11) designed to be installed between the hinge hinge (6) and a window or door profile (2, 3), the hinge hinge (6) being fastened to the profile, wherein the thickness (D) of the accessory (11) is adjustable and consists of two essentially plate-like parts (11a and 11b), the parts being fixed to each other on one side and having a side-mounted... Interlocking complementary teeth (11c, 11d) such that when the two parts (11a and 11b) slide relative to each other in one or the other direction along the sliding direction, the thickness (D) of the attachment (11) increases or decreases, characterized in that the plate-shaped first part (11a) of the hinge (6) and the attachment (11) is provided with a protrusion (12) and a complementary recess (13) interlocking with it on the facing side that contacts it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a window or door with a hinge having an associated accessory having an adjustable thickness for lateral adjustment of the window or door.

[0002] The rest of the description will mainly discuss windows, but it is known that this also applies to doors, and vice versa.

[0003] In order to install the rotatable hinge of the window in the fixed frame of the window, a hinge is used. As is well known, a hinge is formed by two hinges, which are fastened to the hinge and the fixed frame by the hinges, so that the hinge components are connected together by hinge pins.

[0004] When hinges are installed in a fixed frame, it is important that the lateral position of the hinges in the fixed frame can be adjusted so that doors or windows can be opened and closed easily without being tightened, and that the closing mechanism can be operated easily without being pinched. Background Technology

[0005] As is known from BE 1.016.414 and BE 1.022.089 corresponding to EP 2.993.290, there is an accessory with adjustable thickness that can be used for this purpose. When a window or door is installed, the accessory is fixed between the hinge and the profile of the window or door to which the hinge is fastened, in particular between the profile and the hinge hinge, the hinge being installed to the profile via the hinge hinge.

[0006] This known type of attachment consists of two plate-like parts fixed to each other on one side, with each plate-like part having a wedge-shaped gap with a wedge element on that side, such that when the two parts with wedge-shaped teeth move relative to each other in the longitudinal direction of the teeth, the plate-like parts can be said to move apart, thereby allowing the thickness of the attachment to be adjusted.

[0007] In this way, the thickness of the attachment can be adjusted between a minimum thickness and a maximum thickness. At the minimum thickness, the wedge teeth interlock to the maximum extent, for example, across the entire height or depth of the teeth. At the maximum thickness, the teeth interlock less deeply.

[0008] In known embodiments, the facing contact sides of the hinges and accessories are flat to allow them to move relative to each other for lateral adjustment.

[0009] In this case, the minimum total thickness occupied by the hinge and the accessories in the installed state in the slot between the fixed frame and the window hinge is equal to the sum of the thickness of the hinge and the aforementioned minimum thickness of the accessories.

[0010] The greater the minimum total thickness of the hinge and accessories, the smaller the available adjustment distance for lateral adjustment for a given slot depth, due to the effect exerted by the required strength of the hinge.

[0011] Conversely, for a given adjustment distance, the smaller the available depth of the slot, the smaller the minimum total thickness, and therefore the smaller the thickness of the hinges and / or accessories, and thus the weaker the maximum allowable load of the hinges and the hinges, for example, due to the weight of the window's hinges.

[0012] Among known hinges, this leads to a drawback: the design must choose between a larger adjustment range or a stronger hinge, or a compromise between the two.

[0013] This difficult choice mainly occurs in fastened hinges with a shaft visible on the outside of the window, and a hinge that is not visible in the slot between the fixed frame and the hinge when the window is closed.

[0014] The problem with this type of hinge is that there is often not enough space for a sufficiently robust hinge, i.e., one that can accommodate the desired range of lateral adjustment. Summary of the Invention

[0015] The object of this invention is to provide a solution to one or more of the above-mentioned and other disadvantages and problems.

[0016] Therefore, the present invention relates to a hinge for a window or door, the hinge having a hinge hinge with an associated attachment for mounting between the hinge hinge and a window or door profile to which the hinge hinge is fixed, wherein the thickness of the attachment is adjustable for lateral adjustment of the window or door, the attachment consisting of two generally plate-shaped components, a first component in contact with the hinge hinge in the installed state, and a second component, the components being fixed to each other on one side in use, and having interlocking complementary teeth on that side, the teeth causing the thickness of the attachment to increase or decrease in a direction perpendicular to the hinge hinge as the two components slide longitudinally along the teeth in opposite directions in the sliding direction, wherein in the installed state of the hinge, the attachment is between the hinge hinge and the profile, the first plate-shaped component of the hinge hinge and the attachment in contact with it having protrusions and complementary recesses on their facing sides, which are interlocked by the protrusions and complementary recesses, characterized in that the recesses in the first component of the attachment are located within the thickness of the teeth of the first component.

[0017] According to the present invention, the hinge and the accessory interlock such that the minimum total thickness of the hinge and the accessory together in the installed state is less than that of a known hinge installed with its flat sides facing each other in the installed state.

[0018] This means that, compared to known hinges with attachments, there is more space in the slot between the fixed frame and the window hinge for an unchanged range of adjustment for the attachment thickness, allowing for the application of thicker and therefore stronger hinges.

[0019] Similarly, for hinges with a constant thickness, accessories with a wider adjustment range can be used.

[0020] The freed-up space can, of course, be used for stronger hinges and a wider range of adjustments.

[0021] Preferably, the protrusions and recesses are formed as ribs and grooves that extend laterally perpendicular to the sliding direction of the attachment and preferably extend over the full width of the hinge and attachment.

[0022] Preferably, the protrusions and recesses interlock with no play or only limited play in the sliding direction, such that the first component of the hinge and attachment cannot be unintentionally moved relative to each other or relative to the hinge of the fixed frame of the window during lateral adjustment of position.

[0023] According to the present invention, the recess in the first component of the accessory is provided within the thickness of the teeth of the tooth portion of the first component.

[0024] The maximum spatial gain that benefits the hinge strength or adjustment range can be obtained using an accessory in which the height of the teeth of the two plate-like components is approximately equal to or slightly less than the thickness of each component used individually. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To better illustrate the features of the invention, preferred embodiments of the hinge with associated attachments according to the invention are described by way of example rather than limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, and without any limiting nature, wherein:

[0026] Figure 1 The illustration shows a perspective view of a portion of an open window, equipped with hinges and accessories known from the past;

[0027] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The cross-section of line II-II in the middle, but the window is closed;

[0028] Figure 3 As shown Figure 2 The cross section of line III-III in the middle;

[0029] Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 The cross-section, but with different adjustment settings for the accessories;

[0030] Figure 5A perspective view of a hinge with attachments as described in the present invention in a partially disassembled state is shown.

[0031] Figure 6 It shows the relationship with Figure 4 Same cross-section, but for Figure 5 Examples;

[0032] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 The cross-section is located in different adjustment settings of the accessory; and

[0033] Figure 8 As shown Figure 6 The cross-section is shown, but it is used in alternative embodiments of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Figure 1 A portion of window 1 is shown, including profile 2 of the fixed frame of window 1 and profile 3 of the hinge of window 1. Profiles 2 and 3 are hinged by hinge 4, which consists of two hinges 6 and 7. The two hinges 6 and 7 are connected together by hinge pin 8 on the horizontal plane of the hinge joint 5 of the hinge.

[0035] Hing 4 is fixed to profiles 2 and 3 by screw 9, which passes through the channels in screw hinges 7 and 8 in the aforementioned profiles 2 and 3.

[0036] In this case, the window has the following type, in which the hinge joint 5 with the hinge pin 8 of the hinge 4 can be seen on the outside of the window 1, and the hinges 6 and 7 are fastened to the profiles 2 and 3 in the closed window 1, hidden in the slot 10 or enclosed space between the profile 2 of the fixed frame and the profile 3 of the hinge.

[0037] exist Figure 1 In the example, hinge 7 is provided with a recess for a second hinge 6 in the closed state of hinge 4.

[0038] The hinge 4 includes a generally plate-shaped attachment 11 of a known type, which in this case is mounted between the hinge 6 and the profile 3.

[0039] The known accessory 11 consists of two basically plate-shaped components 11a and 11b, namely the first component 11a which contacts the hinge 6 in the installed state, and the second component 11b which fixes the accessory 11 to the profile 3.

[0040] In use, the two parts 11a and 11b are fixed to each other on one side, and that side is provided with interlocking complementary wedge-shaped teeth, namely 11c and 11d. When the two parts 11a and 11b slide longitudinally (X-X') in the sliding direction relative to each other along the teeth, the adjustable thickness D of the attachment 11 increases or decreases in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the hinge 6, or in other words, increases or decreases in the direction perpendicular to the flat lower side of the attachment 11.

[0041] In this example, the attachment is oriented such that the sliding direction X-X' is parallel to the longitudinal direction of profiles 2 and 3, and therefore also parallel to the axis of hinge pin 8.

[0042] Figure 4 The diagram shows the teeth of the two components 11a and 11b of Annex 11 interlocking to the maximum extent, which results in the minimum thickness Dmin of Annex 11. Figure 3 In the case where components 11a and 11b slide relative to each other to the maximum extent in the sliding direction X-X', the result of the maximum thickness of attachment 11 is Dmax, so that the teeth 11c and 11d of the two components must still overlap sufficiently in the sliding direction X-X' to have enough support surface between them.

[0043] The result of the adjustment range is ΔD = Dmax - Dmin.

[0044] In the case of the accompanying drawings, the minimum thickness Dmin of Annex 11 is mainly determined by the height or thickness of the teeth 11c and 11d measured in a direction perpendicular to the lower plane of Annex 11.

[0045] By adjusting the thickness D of accessory 11, the lateral distance E between the hinge profile 3 and the fixed frame profile 2 can be adjusted, such as... Figure 2 The double arrow P in the diagram, and in between:

[0046] -Minimum distance Emin, such as Figure 4 As shown,

[0047] - and the maximum distance Emax, such as Figure 3 As shown,

[0048] Where Emax equals the maximum total thickness of the joint between hinge 6 and accessory 11:

[0049] Emax = Dmax + F.

[0050] The maximum total thickness Emax of the hinge 6 and accessory 11 is limited by the available space 10, which is between the profile 2 of the fixed frame and the profile 3 of the hinge fan, and more specifically, by the available distance A between profiles 2 and 3, such that... Figures 2 to 4In the design of known applications, a choice must be made between the following:

[0051] - Limiting the maximum thickness Dmax of Annex 11 at the cost of the adjustment range of Annex 11;

[0052] - The thickness F of hinge 6 is limited at the expense of the strength of hinge 6 and the load-bearing capacity of hinge 4;

[0053] - or a combination thereof.

[0054] The present invention aims to create more space, which is conducive to a larger adjustment range ΔD and / or a larger thickness F of the hinge 6.

[0055] This is achieved through, for example Figures 5 to 8 The combination of the hinge 6 and the accessory 11 according to the invention is shown, whereby, in the installed state of the hinge 4, the hinge 6 and the plate-shaped first part 11a of the accessory 11 in contact with it interlock at a certain depth K, as shown in the figure. This is consistent with... Figures 1 to 4 Unlike the known case, in the known case, hinge 6 and accessory 11 are fixed to each other by their flat sides.

[0056] exist Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, this is achieved by providing a protrusion 12 in the form of a rib on the facing side of the first component 11a of the hinge 6 and the attachment 11, which engages in a complementary recess 13 in the form of a groove in the first component 11a of the attachment 11.

[0057] The rib 12 and the groove 13 extend laterally along the width of the hinge 6 and the attachment 11 in the direction Y-Y' perpendicular to the sliding direction X-X' of the attachment 11.

[0058] In this example, the rib 12 has a thickness corresponding to the thickness K of the overlapping portion between the hinge 6 and the attachment 11, and a width B that actually corresponds to the width of the groove 13.

[0059] The groove 13 in Annex 11 is provided in the material of the tooth 11c of the first part 11a of the Annex, more specifically, it is provided within the thickness or height of the tooth 11c, thereby preferably the groove 13 is provided in each tooth of the tooth 11c.

[0060] Preferably, apart from a small thickness, the thickness of the teeth 11c and 11d of the two plate-shaped parts 11a and 11b is approximately equal to the thickness of each individual part, and preferably approximately equal to the minimum thickness Dmin of attachment 11.

[0061] Figure 6 The central protrusion 12 forms a ridge in the form of a rib, and thus strengthens the hinge 6, at least to the extent that the protrusion is relative to the non-protruding part. Figure 4 The hinge 6 produces an additional thickness K to a certain extent.

[0062] With the thickness Dmin unchanged, the recess 13 in the attachment 11 weakens the attachment 11, but it still provides sufficient support when combined with the reinforced hinge 11.

[0063] For the same minimum thickness Dmin and the same minimum total thickness Emin in Annex 11, the present invention still provides the advantage of strengthening hinge 4.

[0064] Figure 8 An alternative implementation is shown, wherein in this case, the minimum total thickness Emin of the hinge 6 and the accessories together is equal to... Figure 4 The same, but this time combined with attachment 11 having a larger minimum thickness Dmin and a larger adjustment range ΔD, which comes at the slight cost of sacrificing the strength of hinge 11, because in this case, the protrusion 12 is through hinge 6 relative to... Figure 4 The thickness was obtained by locally reducing the thickness.

[0065] Preferably, a guide is provided in the sliding direction X-X' of the attachment 11. The guide is not shown in the figure. The guide is provided on the horizontal surface of the hinge 4, the attachment 11, or the profile 2.

[0066] According to an embodiment not shown, attachment 11 may be provided with a plurality of complementary teeth 11c and 11d that extend laterally along attachment 11 adjacent to each other in the sliding direction X-X' and slide relative to each other in the longitudinal direction X-X' by a distance smaller than the tooth pitch of teeth 11c and 11d, thereby enabling the aforementioned guidance to be realized on the horizontal plane of attachment 11 itself.

[0067] It is understood that the hinge 6 and the accessory 11 may be provided with slotted channels for the aforementioned screw 9, so as to allow portions 11a and 11b of the accessory 11 to shift relative to each other during lateral adjustment of the hinge.

[0068] It is also clear that the protrusion 12 and the recess 13 need not necessarily be implemented as ribs and grooves, but can have any interlocking form.

[0069] It goes without saying that the accessories can also be installed on the profile 2 of the fixed frame, instead of on the profile 3 of the hinge.

[0070] The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described by way of example and shown in the accompanying drawings; however, such a hinge with associated attachments can be implemented according to different variations without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A hinge for a window or door, having a hinge hinge (6) having an associated accessory (11) installed between the hinge hinge (6) and a profile (2, 3) of the window (1) or door, the hinge hinge (6) being fastened to the profile (2, 3), wherein, The thickness (D) of the accessory (11) is adjustable for lateral adjustment of the window (1) or door. The accessory (11) consists of two plate-shaped components (11a and 11b), namely a first component (11a) that contacts the hinge (6) in the installed state, and a second component (11b). The components (11a, 11b) are fixed to each other in use by the sides of complementary teeth (11c, 11d) that are interlocked. The complementary teeth (11c, 11d) allow the thickness (D) of the accessory (11) to be adjusted when the two components (11a and 11b) slide along the teeth in opposite directions in the longitudinal sliding direction (X-X'). The hinge (6) increases or decreases in a direction perpendicular to the hinge (6), thereby placing the attachment (11) in a hinge (4) mounting state between the hinge (6) and the profile (2, 3). The first plate-shaped part (11a) of the hinge (6) and the attachment (11) in contact with it is provided with protrusions (12) and complementary recesses (13) on their facing sides. The hinge (6) and the first part (11a) are interlocked by the protrusions (12) and the recesses (13). The characteristic feature is that the recesses (13) in the first part (11a) of the attachment (11) are provided within the thickness of the teeth of the tooth (11c) of the first part (11a).

2. The hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusions and recesses (12, 13) are formed as ribs and grooves, which extend laterally (Y-Y') perpendicular to the sliding direction (X-X') of the attachment (11).

3. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The protrusions and recesses (12, 13) extend across the full width of the hinge (6) and attachment (11) in the form of ribs and grooves.

4. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The protrusions and complementary recesses (12, 13) of the hinge (6) interlock with the first component (11a) of the accessory (11).

5. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, In each tooth of the tooth (11c) of the first component (11a) of the accessory (11), a recess (13) is provided, and for each recess (13), the hinge (6) is provided with a complementary protrusion (12).

6. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The thickness or height of the teeth (11c, 11d) of the plate-shaped components (11a, 11b) are the same as or less than the thickness of each individual component.

7. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The hinge (4) and / or accessory (11) are provided with guides to allow one or both parts (11a, 11b) of the accessory (11) to slide relative to each other in the sliding direction (X-X') during lateral adjustment of the window (1) or door.

8. The hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The attachment (11) is provided with a plurality of teeth (11c, 11d), which extend laterally adjacent to each other according to the sliding direction (X-X') and slide relative to each other in the sliding direction (X-X') by a distance less than the tooth pitch of the teeth (11c, 11d).

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