A transformable window that can be extended into a balcony

Abstract

This application discloses a deformable window that can be extended into a balcony. The deformable window includes a main body (100) and a bottom protection device (200). The main body includes a window frame, a deformable window sash, and a traction mechanism. The bottom protection device includes two sliding rails, two sliders, two diagonal braces (230), two lower supports, and a first protective net (250). The two diagonal braces provide auxiliary support for the deformable window sash, and the first protective net is installed between them. The first protective net can reduce losses in the event of glass breakage, does not significantly obstruct the view below from the temporary balcony, blocks peeping from below, and reduces psychological barriers related to acrophobia.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of building door and window equipment, specifically relating to deformable windows that can be extended into balconies. Background Technology

[0002] A deformable window, consisting of a window frame, deformable sashes, and a traction mechanism, is used to create a temporary balcony for drying clothes and emergency escape. The deformable sashes include hinged upper and lower sashes, with the bottom edge of the lower sash hinged to the bottom of the window frame. When unfolded, the deformable window sash forms an L-shape, with the lower sash serving as the base of the balcony and the upper sash as the front railing. The side railings of the temporary balcony retract and extend synchronously with the deformable window sashes.

[0003] The lower window sash is fitted with high-strength transparent glass, but there are still safety hazards, such as privacy breaches and discomfort for people with a fear of heights. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem this application aims to solve is how to improve deformable windows and enhance their security.

[0005] This application discloses a deformable window that can be extended into a balcony, the main body of which includes a window frame, a deformable window sash and a traction mechanism;

[0006] Window frame: rectangular, used for fixed installation on the window opening on the wall facade;

[0007] Deformable window sash: It is rectangular and includes an upper window sash and a lower window sash that are hinged to each other. The bottom edge of the lower window sash is hinged to the bottom of the window frame. The top edges of the upper window sash are respectively hinged to the front end of a first connecting rod. The left and right outer sides of the hinge point between the upper and lower window sashes are respectively pivotally connected to the front end of a second connecting rod. The rear ends of the first and second connecting rods are respectively pivotally connected to the middle of the side of the window frame.

[0008] Traction mechanism: includes traction rope, and a drive wheel, a left guide wheel, a right guide wheel, multiple steering wheels and two traction wheels around which the traction rope is wrapped. The left guide wheel is located on the left side of the window frame and the right guide wheel is located on the right side of the window frame. The two traction wheels are respectively installed at the front end of two second links. When the traction rope is running in a cycle, it pulls the second links to retract and extend the deformable window sash.

[0009] The deformable window also includes a bottom protection device, which consists of two slide rails, two sliders, two diagonal braces, two lower supports, and a first protective net.

[0010] The sliding rails are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the left and right sides of the lower window sash;

[0011] The sliders are assembled on the slide rails one by one;

[0012] The lower supports are fixedly installed on the wall surface below the left and right sides of the window frame;

[0013] The diagonal brace is pivotally connected at both ends to the lower support and the slider located on the same side of the window frame;

[0014] The first protective net is rectangular and is installed between two diagonal braces.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the window frame may be made of hollow PVC profile or hollow aluminum alloy profile.

[0016] Furthermore, the side profile of the window frame is provided with the steering wheel inside, and the side profile of the window frame is provided with a rope through hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom protection device may further include a plurality of safety belts, which are fixedly disposed on the outside of the lower window sash and span a pair of opposite sides of the lower window sash.

[0018] Furthermore, the seat belts are parallel to each other and cross the two long sides of the lower window sash.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom protective device may further include a second protective net, which is fixedly installed and covers the outer side of the lower window sash.

[0020] Furthermore, a mounting rod is provided parallel to each other on the left and right sides of the lower window sash, and several mounting rings are fitted on the mounting rods. The left and right ends of the second protective net are fixedly assembled on the mounting rings.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the following can be selected:

[0022] The deformable window also includes a movable sash and a top cover assembly, which includes a swing arm;

[0023] The movable window sash is located on the upper part of the window frame and, when opened outward and upward, serves as the first curtain of the top cover device.

[0024] The swing arm is pivotally connected at its rear end to the left end of the top edge of the window frame, and at its front end is another traction wheel driven by the traction rope, which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the movable window sash and moves synchronously.

[0025] Furthermore, the top cover device also includes another swing arm located on the right side. The two swing arms have the same structure and work together to drive the movable window sash, with a second curtain installed between them.

[0026] Furthermore, the top cover also includes two upper supports, which are respectively fixedly installed on the wall above the left and right sides of the window frame and are equipped with a steering wheel for the traction rope to turn and tension.

[0027] The following beneficial effects can be obtained by implementing the technical solution of this application:

[0028] This application discloses a deformable window that can be extended into a balcony. The deformable window includes a main body and a bottom protective device. The main body includes a window frame, a deformable window sash, and a traction mechanism. The bottom protective device includes two sliding rails, two sliders, two diagonal braces, two lower supports, and a first protective net. The two diagonal braces provide auxiliary support for the deformable window sash, and the first protective net is installed between them. The first protective net reduces losses in the event of glass breakage, does not significantly obstruct observation of the area below from the temporary balcony, blocks peeping from below, and reduces psychological barriers related to height fear. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings should be used in conjunction with the detailed implementation section. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 1, in its unfolded state;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a left view of Embodiment 1, showing the unfolded state;

[0032] Figure 3 This is another left-side view of Embodiment 1, showing the stored state;

[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the slide rail-slider conversion structure in Embodiment 1;

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second protective netting installation ring conversion structure in Example 1;

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The image includes a magnified view of a portion of the swing arm;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 2, in its unfolded state;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a front view of Embodiment 2, showing the unfolded state;

[0040] Figure 11 This is another front view of Embodiment 2, showing the stored state;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 3, in its unfolded state;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a front view schematic diagram of Embodiment 3, showing the unfolded state;

[0043] Figure 14 This is another frontal view of Embodiment 3, showing the stored state. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To facilitate understanding of this application, embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] In this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," and "other embodiments" are used to distinguish different embodiments and do not refer to all embodiments in general.

[0046] Unless otherwise specified, the accompanying drawings are schematic diagrams and do not strictly conform to the actual situation. The dimensions obtained from observing the accompanying drawings may not necessarily belong to the embodiments described below. The directions / positions indicated by "top, bottom, center, edge, inner, outer, far, near, long, wide, vertical, horizontal, up, down, front, back, left, right," etc., are based on the observation angle shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be interpreted as the component / device being located in a specific position and facing a specific direction. When using sequence words such as "first," "second," "third," etc., to distinguish multiple components or devices with the same function / name, they have no sequential meaning.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] A deformable window that can be extended into a balcony is disclosed, hereinafter referred to as a deformable window.

[0049] The deformable window includes a main body 100, a top cover device 300, and a bottom protection device 200.

[0050] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The main body 100 of the deformable window includes a window frame 110, a deformable window sash 120, two first links 131, two second links 132, a traction mechanism 180, and a movable window sash 140.

[0051] The window frame 110 is rectangular and is used for fixed installation on the window opening on the wall facade.

[0052] The deformable window sash 120 is rectangular and includes an upper window sash 121 and a lower window sash 122 that are hinged to each other.

[0053] The bottom edge of the lower window sash 122 is hinged to the bottom of the window frame 110.

[0054] At both ends of the top edge of the upper window sash 121, corner brackets 101 are provided. The front ends of a first connecting rod 131 are respectively hinged to the corner brackets 101. The rear ends of the two first connecting rods 131 are respectively pivotally connected to the middle of the side of the window frame 110.

[0055] At the hinge joint between the upper window sash 121 and the lower window sash 122, the front ends of a second connecting rod 132 are pivotally connected to the left and right outer sides respectively. The second connecting rod 132 consists of two pivotally connected sections. The rear end of the second connecting rod 132 is pivotally connected to the middle of the side of the window frame 110.

[0056] Please see Figure 4 The upper window sash 121 has corner pieces 102 at both ends of its bottom edge, and the lower window sash 122 has corner pieces 103 at both ends of its top edge. The corner pieces 102 and 103 are assembled together by a pivot, which also passes through an L-shaped corner piece 104 located on their outer sides.

[0057] One end of the L-shaped corner bracket 104 is fixedly connected to the lower window sash 122, and the other end is movably connected to the top corner bracket 102 via the aforementioned pivot. The aforementioned pivot also passes through the front end of the second connecting rod 132.

[0058] The traction mechanism 180 includes multiple annular traction ropes 184, and also includes the following around which the traction ropes 184 encircle: a drive wheel 181, a left drive wheel 182, a right drive wheel (not shown in the figure), multiple steering wheels 183, and two traction wheels 188.

[0059] The traction rope 184 is a steel wire rope, which can be replaced by a ring drive chain.

[0060] The left guide wheel 182 is located on the left side of the window frame, and the right guide wheel is located on the right side of the window frame. The left guide wheel 182 and the right guide wheel are located at opposite ends of a guide rod (not shown in the attached figure). The middle or end of the guide rod is connected to the drive wheel 181 via a traction rope 184. The guide rod and the drive wheel 181 are located indoors.

[0061] Two traction sheaves 188 are respectively installed at the front ends of two second connecting rods 132. When the traction rope 184 is running, it pulls the second connecting rods 132, and the second connecting rods 132, the deformable window sash 120 and the first connecting rod 131 are retracted and extended synchronously.

[0062] When unfolded, the deformable window sash 120 forms an L-shape, creating a temporary balcony for drying items or for emergency escape. The lower window sash 122 serves as the base of the balcony, and the upper window sash 121 serves as the front railing. Railings are also installed on both sides of the temporary balcony (not shown in the attached diagram), which are extended and retracted simultaneously with the deformable window sash 120.

[0063] The aforementioned structure of the main body 100 belongs to the prior art.

[0064] The window frame 110 is made of hollow PVC profile or hollow aluminum alloy profile. A steering wheel 183 is provided inside the side profile of the window frame 110. A rope-passing hole 110a is provided in the side profile of the window frame 110. With this structure, most of the traction rope 184 can be placed inside the window frame 110, resulting in a clean appearance.

[0065] The top cover device 300 includes two swing arms 330 and two upper supports 340.

[0066] The two upper supports 340 are respectively fixedly installed on the wall above the left and right sides of the window frame 110, and are equipped with a steering wheel 183 for the traction rope 184 to turn and tension.

[0067] A movable window sash 140 is provided on the upper part of the window frame 110 of the main body 100.

[0068] The movable window sash 140 is opened outward and upward by two swing arms 330 and then fixed in position, thus serving as the first curtain of the top cover device 300.

[0069] The length of the two swing arms, 330, is greater than the height (vertical width) of the movable window sash, 140.

[0070] One swing arm 330 is pivotally connected at its rear end to the left end of the top edge of the window frame 110, and has a traction wheel 188 at its front end that is driven by a traction rope 184. It is fixedly connected to the outer side of the movable window sash 140 and moves synchronously. The other swing arm 330 is pivotally connected at its rear end to the right end of the top edge of the window frame 110. The two swing arms 330 together drive the movable window sash 140.

[0071] A second curtain is installed between the two swing arms 330 (not shown in the attached diagram).

[0072] Please see Figure 5 The swing arm 330 has a front swing arm seat 320 at its front end and a rear swing arm seat 360 at its rear end. A steering wheel 183 is located on the outer side of the rear swing arm seat 360. A traction wheel 188 is located on the outer side of the front swing arm seat 320. The rear swing arm seat 360 is pivotally mounted on the inner side of the upper corner of the window frame 110. A mounting rod 371, parallel to the swing arm 330, is located between the rear swing arm seat 360 and the front swing arm seat 320. Multiple mounting rings 372 are fitted onto the mounting rod 371.

[0073] Mounting ring 372: Used for installing the aforementioned second awning, and also for installing the side railing of the temporary balcony. The aforementioned second awning: Located on the outside of the unfolded movable window sash 140, it is made of transparent plastic film that protects against ultraviolet radiation.

[0074] The bottom protection device 200 includes two slide rails 210, two sliders 220, two diagonal braces 230, two lower supports 240, a first protective net 250, and a second protective net 273.

[0075] The slide rails 210 are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the left and right sides of the lower window sash 122, with their top surfaces parallel to the surface of the lower window sash 122.

[0076] Slider 220 is assembled on slide rail 210 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0077] The lower support 240 is fixedly installed on the wall surface below the left and right sides of the window frame 110, and is provided with a pivot seat 201.

[0078] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The top front end of the slide rail 210 is fixedly assembled with the L-shaped corner bracket 104. The lower half of the slide rail 210 is cylindrical and engages with the slider 220. Another pivot seat 201 is fixedly mounted on the side of the slider 220 facing away from the slide rail 210.

[0079] The two ends of the diagonal brace 230 are pivotally connected between the lower support 240 and the slider 220 located on the same side of the window frame 110. That is, both ends of the diagonal brace 230 are provided with through holes, one end is pivotally mounted on the pivot seat 201 of the lower support 240, and the other end is pivotally mounted on the pivot seat 201 of the slider 220.

[0080] The first protective net 250 is rectangular and is installed between two diagonal braces 230.

[0081] Second protective net 273: Fixed installation, covering the outer side of the lower window sash 122.

[0082] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 A mounting rod 271 is provided parallel to both ends on the left side of the lower window sash 122. Several mounting rings 272 are fitted onto the mounting rod 271. The left and right ends of the second protective net 273 are fixedly assembled onto the mounting rings 272.

[0083] Specifically, a rear hinge 260 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the left side of the lower window sash 121. The rear hinge 260 is pivotally mounted on the inner side of the lower left corner of the window frame 110. Between the rear hinge 260 and the L-shaped corner protector 104, there is a mounting rod 271 parallel to the left side of the lower window sash 122. Multiple mounting rings 272 are fitted onto the mounting rod 271.

[0084] Mounting ring 272 is used to install the second protective net 273, and also to install the side railing of the temporary balcony.

[0085] The assembly structure of the second protective net 273 is consistent on the left and right sides of the lower window sash 122.

[0086] The technical advantages of this reversible window are:

[0087] (1) The diagonal brace 230, the second connecting rod 132 and the first connecting rod 131 together support the deformable window sash 120, making it safer;

[0088] (2) The first protective net 250 and the second protective net 273 can reduce the losses from glass breakage accidents;

[0089] (3) The first protective net 250 and the second protective net 273 do not really hinder the observation of the area below from the temporary balcony, but they can block the view from below and reduce the psychological barrier of fear of heights.

[0090] (4) Using the movable window sash 140 as the first awning, a second awning is installed on its outside to form a roof that can provide shade and shelter from rain. The structure is simple and reliable.

[0091] (5) Most of the traction rope 184 is located inside the window frame 110, and its appearance is simple.

[0092] In another similar embodiment, the second protective net 273 can be removed.

[0093] In another similar embodiment, the second veil can be removed.

[0094] Example 2

[0095] A deformable window that can be extended into a balcony is disclosed, hereinafter referred to as a deformable window.

[0096] This deformable window is based on Embodiment 1, with the following improvements.

[0097] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The second curtain is removed, as are the right-side swing arm 330 and upper support 340. The movable window sash 140 is independently driven by the swing arm 330 located on the left side of the window frame 110, allowing it to open and close.

[0098] Other aspects of this deformable window are basically the same as those in Embodiment 1.

[0099] Example 3

[0100] A deformable window that can be extended into a balcony is disclosed, hereinafter referred to as a deformable window.

[0101] This deformable window is based on Embodiment 1, with the following improvements.

[0102] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The top cover device 300 and the second protective net 273 are removed, and the movable window sash 140 is replaced with a fixed window sash 150.

[0103] The bottom protection device 200 also includes three safety belts 278, which are fixedly installed on the outside of the lower window sash 122 and span across a pair of opposite sides of the lower window sash 122. Specifically, the three safety belts 278 are parallel to each other, span across the two long sides of the lower window sash 122, and are located in the middle of the three glass panes respectively.

[0104] Other aspects of this deformable window are basically the same as those in Embodiment 1.

[0105] In another approximate embodiment, there may be two, four, or five seat belts 278.

[0106] All the above embodiments are intended to illustrate the technical concept and features of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand and implement the technical solution of this application, but do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of this application. Simple modifications or equivalent transformations to the above embodiments are all within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A deformable window that can be extended into a balcony, the main body (100) comprising a window frame (110), a deformable window sash (120) and a traction mechanism (180); Window frame: rectangular, used for fixed installation on the window opening on the wall facade; Deformable window sash: It is rectangular and includes an upper window sash (121) and a lower window sash (122) that are hinged to each other. The bottom edge of the lower window sash is hinged to the bottom of the window frame. The top edges of the upper window sash are respectively hinged to the front end of a first connecting rod (131). The left and right outer sides of the hinge point between the upper and lower window sashes are respectively pivotally connected to the front end of a second connecting rod (132). The rear ends of the first and second connecting rods are respectively pivotally connected to the middle of the side of the window frame. Traction mechanism: includes traction rope (184), and a drive wheel (181), a left guide wheel (182), a right guide wheel, multiple steering wheels (183) and two traction wheels (188) around which the traction rope is wrapped. The left guide wheel is located on the left side of the window frame and the right guide wheel is located on the right side of the window frame. The two traction wheels are respectively installed at the front end of two second links. When the traction rope is running in a cycle, it pulls the second links to retract and extend the deformable window sash. Its characteristics are: The deformable window also includes a bottom protection device (200), which includes two slide rails (210), two sliders (220), two diagonal braces (230), two lower supports (240), and a first protective net (250); The sliding rails are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the left and right sides of the lower window sash; The sliders are assembled on the slide rails one by one; The lower supports are fixedly installed on the wall surface below the left and right sides of the window frame; The diagonal brace is pivotally connected at both ends to the lower support and the slider located on the same side of the window frame; The first protective net is rectangular and is installed between two diagonal braces.

2. The deformable window according to claim 1, characterized in that, The window frame is made of hollow PVC profile or hollow aluminum alloy profile.

3. The deformable window according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side profile of the window frame is provided with the steering wheel inside, and the side profile of the window frame is provided with a rope through hole (110a).

4. The deformable window according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom protection device also includes multiple safety belts (278), which are fixedly installed on the outside of the lower window sash and span a pair of opposite sides of the lower window sash.

5. The deformable window according to claim 4, characterized in that, The seat belts are parallel to each other and cross the two long sides of the lower window sash.

6. The deformable window according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom protective device also includes a second protective net (273), which is fixedly installed and covers the outer side of the lower window sash.

7. The deformable window according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower window sash has a mounting rod (272) installed parallel to each other on the left and right sides. Several mounting rings (271) are fitted on the mounting rods, and the left and right ends of the second protective net are fixedly assembled on the mounting rings.

8. The deformable window according to claim 1, characterized in that, The deformable window also includes a movable window sash (140) and a top cover assembly (300), the top cover assembly including a swing arm (330); The movable window sash is located on the upper part of the window frame and, when opened outward and upward, serves as the first curtain of the top cover device. The swing arm is pivotally connected at its rear end to the left end of the top edge of the window frame, and at its front end is another traction wheel driven by the traction rope, which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the movable window sash and moves synchronously.

9. The deformable window according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top cover device also includes another swing arm located on the right side. The two swing arms have the same structure and work together to drive the movable window sash. A second curtain is installed between them.

10. The deformable window according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top cover also includes two upper supports (340), which are respectively fixedly installed on the wall above the left and right sides of the window frame and are provided with a steering wheel for the traction rope to turn and tension.

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