Variable mullion
The design of the variable mullion structure solves the problem of the turning material when converting an inward-opening casement window to an outward-opening sash, achieving material savings and cost reduction, and improving design flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI HAIFENG ALUMINUM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
When converting existing insulated casement windows from inward-opening to outward-opening, additional steering materials are required, leading to increased customer inventory and mold costs, limiting design flexibility and increasing enterprise costs.
The variable mullion structure is adopted. Through the design of the inner and outer mullion frames, and the snap-fit method of the heat insulation components and connecting plates, the mullion can be flexibly installed, reducing the types of profiles and mold opening steps, and avoiding material waste.
It improves the flexibility of the mullion, reduces the use of steering materials, lowers inventory and mold-making costs, enhances design flexibility, and reduces enterprise costs.
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Abstract
Description
A variable mullion Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of window frame profile technology, specifically a variable mullion. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the field of building doors and windows, insulated casement windows are widely used due to their excellent thermal insulation performance, which effectively reduces building energy consumption and improves indoor comfort. Insulated casement windows are mainly divided into two types: inward-opening windows and outward-opening windows, which differ in function, appearance, and usage scenarios.
[0003] Currently, when the industry needs to convert inward-opening windows into outward-opening windows, as shown in Figure 3, the usual practice is to add an additional steering member 2 on the side of the mullion 3 facing the outward-opening sash 1.
[0004] This practice has significant drawbacks: on the one hand, the additional profile material increases the variety and quantity of materials customers need to prepare, occupies more storage space, and significantly increases inventory management costs; on the other hand, profile material often requires specific molds for production, which undoubtedly increases mold-making costs, is not only time-consuming but also places a significant financial burden on customers. This problem not only limits the development of design flexibility and customization for insulated casement windows but also hinders companies from reducing costs and improving market competitiveness. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new profile to replace the profile material in order to solve the problem of increased inventory and mold-making costs caused by profile material when converting inward-opening casement windows to outward-opening sashes. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the issue that current insulated casement window series require the addition of a turning material when converting an inward-opening window to an outward-opening sash, thus increasing customer material inventory and mold-making costs, this utility model provides a variable mullion.
[0006] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:
[0007] A variable mullion includes a mullion frame, the mullion frame includes a heat insulation mounting plate, the outer surface of the heat insulation mounting plate is provided with heat insulation clips, connecting plates are fixedly distributed at both ends of the heat insulation mounting plate, a mullion panel is fixedly fixed at the end of the connecting plate, a rubber strip groove is provided at one end of the mullion panel, and a first groove is provided on the outer surface of the connecting plate away from the rubber strip groove.
[0008] In implementation, the mullion frame is used. Two identical mullion frames are inserted together via thermal insulation. The first slots on the two mullion frames face opposite directions, meaning that mullion installation can be achieved using only two identical mullion frames. This eliminates the need for assembling and processing multiple profiles, maximizing material savings and avoiding waste. Specifically, for differentiation based on installation location, the mullion frame includes an inner mullion frame and an outer mullion frame. The inner and outer mullion frames have identical structures. The inner mullion frame is connected to the outer mullion frame via thermal insulation. The outer mullion frame mates with the outward-opening sash. The outward-opening sash includes both the inner and outer frames of the inner mullion frame.
[0009] The mullion frame includes a heat insulation mounting plate, the outer surface of which is provided with heat insulation clips, and connecting plates are fixed at both ends of the heat insulation mounting plate. A mullion panel is fixed at the end of the connecting plate, and a rubber strip groove is provided at one end of the mullion panel. A first groove is provided on the outer surface of the connecting plate away from the rubber strip groove.
[0010] Specifically, the inner mullion frame includes an inner insulation mounting plate, an inner insulation clip on the outer surface of the inner insulation mounting plate, connecting plates fixed at both ends of the inner insulation mounting plate, a pressure strip groove on the outer surface of the connecting plate away from the outward opening fan, an inner mullion panel installed at the end of the connecting plate, the inner mullion panel being flush with the inner surface of the outward opening fan, and a rubber strip groove at the end of the inner mullion panel facing the outward opening fan; the inner frame of the outward opening fan has a bent portion recessed into the profile, the bent portion engaging with the rubber strip groove at the end of the inner mullion panel.
[0011] The outer mullion frame includes an outer insulation mounting plate. The outer surface of the outer insulation mounting plate is provided with an outer insulation clip. The outer insulation clip and the inner insulation clip are connected by an insulation insert. Connecting plates are fixed at both ends of the outer insulation mounting plate. The outer surface of the connecting plate facing the outward opening fan is provided with a hinge slot. The end of the connecting plate is equipped with an outer mullion panel. The outer mullion panel is located inside the outer panel of the outward opening fan.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The variable mullion provided by the present invention solves the problem that when insulated casement windows are made into outward-opening windows, it is necessary to add a steering material. By changing the mullion type, the flexibility of the mullion is improved, the use of steering material is reduced, the customer's needs for making outward-opening windows are met, and inventory and mold opening costs are reduced. At the same time, inventory can be reduced and enterprise costs are lowered. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of the mullion frame structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the present invention in use.
[0015] Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the prior art.
[0016] In the diagram: 1-Outward opening fan, 11-Inner frame of outward opening fan, 12-Outer frame of outward opening fan, 2-Tuning member, 3-Mould, 4-Mould frame, 41-Inner mullion frame, 42-Outer mullion frame, 5-Insulation component, 6-First slot, 61-Pressure strip slot, 62-Hinge slot, 7-Insulation component mounting plate, 71-Insulation component clip, 711-Inner insulation component clip, 712-Outer insulation component clip, 72-Inner insulation component mounting plate, 73-Outer insulation component mounting plate, 8-Connecting plate, 9-Mould panel, 91-Glue strip slot, 92-Inner mullion panel, 93-Outer mullion panel. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0018] A variable mullion, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, includes a mullion frame 4. Two identical mullion frames 4 are inserted together via a heat insulation component 5. The first slots 6 on the two mullion frames 4 have opposite opening directions, meaning that mullion installation can be achieved using two identical mullion frames 4, eliminating the need for assembling and processing multiple profiles, thus saving materials to the greatest extent and avoiding waste. Specifically, for distinction based on installation position, the mullion frame 4 includes an inner mullion frame 41 and an outer mullion frame 42. The inner mullion frame 41 and the outer mullion frame 42 have completely identical structures. The inner mullion frame 41 is snapped onto the outer mullion frame 42 via a heat insulation component 2. The outer mullion frame 42 cooperates with the outward-opening fan 1. The outward-opening fan 1 includes an inner frame 11 and an outer frame 12 of the inner mullion frame 41.
[0019] The mullion frame 4 includes a heat insulation mounting plate 7. The outer surface of the heat insulation mounting plate 7 is provided with heat insulation clips 71. Connecting plates 8 are fixed at both ends of the heat insulation mounting plate 7. A mullion panel 9 is fixed at the end of the connecting plate 8. A rubber strip groove 91 is provided at one end of the mullion panel 9. A first groove 81 is provided on the outer surface of the connecting plate 8 away from the rubber strip groove 91.
[0020] Specifically, the inner mullion frame 41 includes an inner heat insulation mounting plate 72. The outer surface of the inner heat insulation mounting plate 72 is provided with an inner heat insulation clip 711. Connecting plates are fixed at both ends of the inner heat insulation mounting plate 72. The outer surface of the connecting plate away from the outer opening fan 1 is provided with a pressure strip groove 61. An inner mullion panel 92 is installed at the end of the connecting plate. The inner mullion panel 92 is flush with the inner surface of the outer opening fan 1. The end of the inner mullion panel 92 facing the outer opening fan 1 is provided with a rubber strip groove 91. The inner frame of the outer opening fan is provided with a bent part 13 that is recessed into the profile. The bent part 13 cooperates with the rubber strip groove 91 at the end of the inner mullion panel 92.
[0021] The outer mullion frame 42 includes an outer heat insulation mounting plate 73. The outer surface of the outer heat insulation mounting plate 73 is provided with an outer heat insulation clip 712. The outer heat insulation clip 712 and the inner heat insulation clip 711 are connected by a heat insulation component 5. Connecting plates are fixed at both ends of the outer heat insulation mounting plate 73. The outer surface of the connecting plate facing the outward opening fan 1 is provided with a hinge slot 62. An outer mullion panel 93 is installed at the end of the connecting plate. The outer mullion panel 93 is located inside the outer panel of the outward opening fan 1.
[0022] The scope of protection claimed by this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Moreover, for those skilled in the art, this utility model can have various modifications and alterations. Any modifications, improvements, and equivalent substitutions made within the concept and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A variable mullion, characterized in that: The system includes a mullion frame (4), which includes a heat insulation mounting plate (7). The outer surface of the heat insulation mounting plate (7) is provided with heat insulation clips (71). Connecting plates (8) are fixed at both ends of the heat insulation mounting plate (7). A mullion panel (9) is fixed at the end of the connecting plate (8). A rubber strip groove (91) is provided at one end of the mullion panel (9). A first groove (6) is provided on the outer surface of the connecting plate (8) away from the rubber strip groove (91).
2. A variable mullion according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two identical mullion frames (4) are inserted through a heat insulation component (5), and the slots of the first slots (6) on the two mullion frames (4) are oriented in opposite directions.
3. A variable mullion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mullion frame (4) includes an inner mullion frame (41) and an outer mullion frame (42). The inner mullion frame (41) is snapped onto the outer mullion frame (42) by a heat insulation component (5). The outer mullion frame (42) cooperates with the outward-opening fan (1).
4. A variable mullion according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner mullion frame (41) includes an inner heat insulation mounting plate (72). The outer surface of the inner heat insulation mounting plate (72) is provided with an inner heat insulation clip (711). Both ends of the inner heat insulation mounting plate (72) are fixed with connecting plates. The outer surface of the connecting plate away from the outward opening fan (1) is provided with a pressure strip groove (61). The end of the connecting plate is equipped with an inner mullion panel (92). The inner mullion panel (92) is flush with the inner surface of the outward opening fan (1). The end of the inner mullion panel (92) facing the outward opening fan (1) is provided with a rubber strip groove (91).
5. A variable mullion according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer mullion frame (42) includes an outer heat insulation mounting plate (73). The outer surface of the outer heat insulation mounting plate (73) is provided with an outer heat insulation clip (712). The outer heat insulation clip (712) and the inner heat insulation clip (711) are connected by a heat insulation component (5). The two ends of the outer heat insulation mounting plate (73) are fixed with connecting plates. The outer surface of the connecting plate facing the outward opening fan (1) is provided with a hinge slot (62). The end of the connecting plate is equipped with an outer mullion panel (93). The outer mullion panel (93) is located inside the outer panel of the outward opening fan (1).
6. A variable mullion according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outward-opening fan (1) includes an inner mullion frame (41) and an outer frame (12). The inner frame of the outward-opening fan has a bent portion (13) that is recessed into the profile. The bent portion (13) cooperates with the rubber strip groove (91) at the end of the inner mullion panel (92).