AUTOMATIC SLIDING WINDOWS ARRANGEMENT

Abstract

Automatic sliding sash arrangement (10) of a door or window, comprising at least one lift-and-slide sash (12) which can be driven by means of a drive unit (18) which can be controlled by an electronic control unit (16), in particular an electric drive unit (18), wherein the drive unit (18) comprises a drive (181) for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash (12) and a drive (182) coupled to the lift-and-slide sash (12) for moving the raised lift-and-slide sash (12) along a guide rail (22), and wherein the electronic control unit (16) and the drive (182) for moving the lift-and-slide sash (12) are arranged on the inner side (20) of the sliding sash arrangement (10) facing the interior of a space provided with the sliding sash arrangement (10), characterized in that the lift-and-slide sash (12) is located on an outer side (24) of the sliding sash arrangement. (10) is arranged.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic sliding sash arrangement of a door or window, comprising at least one lift-and-slide sash which can be driven by means of a drive unit, in particular an electric drive unit, which can be controlled by an electronic control device.

[0002] Automatic sliding sash systems of the type mentioned above are generally known. The electric motor drive of such automatic sliding sash systems not only raises the lift-and-slide sash, but also facilitates its subsequent movement, thus simplifying the operation of the respective lift-and-slide sash.

[0003] From DE 10 2005 002 179 A1, a lift-and-slide window or door sash is known in which one of two sashes is lifted and can be moved in an opening direction in this state. The drive motor is located in the upper corner of the fixed sash.

[0004] On cruise ships, sliding doors are also frequently used as balcony doors or windows due to the necessary seal against the ship's hull and for space reasons. The seal between the door or window and the hull is achieved by lowering the door or window, thereby pressing it against the hull. This movement is usually done mechanically via a handle or similar mechanism.

[0005] The sliding wing arrangements known to date are relatively complex and correspondingly expensive. Furthermore, when used on cruise ships, the problem arises that the seaward-facing outer surface of the sliding wing arrangement is more exposed to the elements, meaning that the more weather-sensitive drive components of an automatic sliding wing arrangement are subject to increased wear.

[0006] The invention is based on the objective of providing an automatic sliding wing arrangement of the type mentioned above, which, with the simplest possible and correspondingly cost-effective design, ensures reliable operation, especially even under more critical weather conditions, such as those to which cruise ships are exposed.

[0007] The object of the invention is achieved by an automatic sliding wing arrangement having the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the automatic sliding wing arrangement according to the invention are described in the dependent claims, the present description and the drawing.

[0008] The automatic sliding sash arrangement of a door or window according to the invention comprises at least one lift-and-slide sash, which can be driven by means of a drive unit, in particular an electric drive unit, which can be controlled by an electronic control device. The drive unit comprises a drive for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash and a drive coupled to the lift-and-slide sash for moving the raised lift-and-slide sash along a track, wherein the electronic control device and the drive for moving the lift-and-slide sash are arranged on the inner side of the sliding sash arrangement facing the interior of a space provided with the sliding sash arrangement.

[0009] This design ensures reliable operation even under critical weather conditions, with a simple and cost-effective construction. The lift-and-slide sash is raised by the lifting and lowering drive. It can then be moved along the track. This movement is achieved by the drive, which is controlled by the electronic control unit. Both the electronic control unit and the drive are located on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, facing the interior of the room containing the assembly. By placing the electronic control unit and the drive on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, the particularly vulnerable drive components are protected from the elements.The automatic sliding wing arrangement according to the invention can therefore be used in particular as a balcony door or balcony window of a cruise ship or the like.

[0010] Preferably, the electronic control unit and the drive for moving the lift-and-slide sash are mounted on a common modular support to form an internal modular unit. This not only simplifies installation but also allows for easy subsequent conversion or retrofitting.

[0011] The internal modular unit can also include a power supply, battery, distribution box, and / or other components mounted on the common module carrier. By arranging the corresponding modular unit on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, the components mounted on the module carrier other than the electronic control unit and the drive for moving the lift-and-slide sash are also protected from the elements.

[0012] The drive for moving the lift-and-slide sash can expediently be coupled to the lift-and-slide sash via a force transmission element arranged on the outside of the sliding sash assembly.

[0013] The power transmission element can, for example, comprise a tension element such as a toothed belt or similar component, which can be guided on one side around a drive pulley (driven by the actuator to move the sliding sash) and on the other side around a deflection pulley. The power transmission element, or the tension element or toothed belt, is less susceptible to weathering, so such a power transmission element can be arranged on the outside of the sliding sash assembly. However, to protect these components from the elements, the power transmission element, or the tension element or toothed belt with its associated drive pulley and deflection pulley, can be provided with a cover located on the outside of the sliding sash assembly.

[0014] The drive for moving the lifting-sliding sash is preferably coupleable to the power transmission element via a coupling.

[0015] It is particularly advantageous if the drive for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash is arranged or integrated in the sash profile of the lift-and-slide sash.

[0016] The drive for raising and lowering the sliding sash can, for example, include a spindle drive.

[0017] Preferably, the lift-and-slide sash is movable along the track via rollers. For this purpose, the lift-and-slide sash can in particular be equipped with roller carriages on which the rollers are arranged.

[0018] According to a preferred practical embodiment of the automatic sliding wing arrangement according to the invention, the rollers or roller carriages are each provided with a tilting mechanism.

[0019] It is particularly advantageous if the connection between the force transmission element and the lifting-sliding sash is movable, especially hinged.

[0020] The lift-and-slide sash is preferably coupled to the force transmission element via at least one driver that is linearly movable through the force transmission element. The force transmission element or the driver can, in particular, be coupled to the lift-and-slide sash via a pivot arm. In particular, at least one roller associated with the lift-and-slide sash can be mounted on the pivot arm.

[0021] To ensure the power supply to the drive for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash over the entire adjustment range of the lift-and-slide sash, this drive can be supplied with electrical energy via an energy chain, a spiral cable and / or the like.

[0022] The electronic control device can, for example, include a push button or similar device that triggers the lifting and sliding of the sash. It can also include, for example, a contact switch or similar device that activates the drive, coupled to the sash via the power transmission element, for sliding the sash once the sash has been lifted.

[0023] As soon as an operator presses the button, the lift-and-slide sash is immediately raised and moved into the sliding position. The drive, which is coupled to the lift-and-slide sash via the power transmission element, receives the command to move the sash via a contact switch or similar device.

[0024] In certain cases it is also advantageous if the electronic control device includes a program switch or the like, via which the drive device can be selectively controlled to move the raised lift-and-slide sash into a ventilation position or into the fully open position.

[0025] According to a preferred practical embodiment of the sliding sash arrangement according to the invention, the drive unit can be controlled by the control unit, in particular by appropriate programming of this control unit, such that the drive for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash or the spindle drive is started by actuating a button or the like assigned to the control unit, and after the lift-and-slide sash has been raised, both the drive for moving the lift-and-slide sash over any desired opening range and a ventilation function are enabled, in which the lift-and-slide sash remains raised in a desired opening position. The sliding sash arrangement can be started accordingly, for example, by an internal or external button.

[0026] In this system, the lift-and-slide sash is advantageously held in a raised position for each ventilation function by controlling the drive mechanism responsible for raising and lowering the sash. By electronically holding the lift-and-slide sash in the raised position via the motor brake during ventilation, the stresses on the various components of the sliding sash assembly, such as the door seals, the spindle motor, and the like, are reduced, and break-ins are made more difficult.

[0027] Furthermore, depending on individual customer requirements, additional convenience features are also conceivable.

[0028] The particularly linearly movable driver advantageously has such a shape that it is always freely arranged between the contours of the lift-and-slide sash, an associated frame, the guide rail and / or the like over the entire travel distance, regardless of whether the lift-and-slide sash is in a raised or lowered position.

[0029] The tension element or toothed belt, intended as a power transmission element, is advantageously fixable at both ends in a slide, with the two slides being adjustable relative to each other via a tensioning screw or similar device for tensioning the tension element or toothed belt. The two slides can be moved towards each other, in particular, by means of a tensioning screw with a right-hand and a left-hand thread.

[0030] This allows the tensioning element or toothed belt to be closed at a position accessible for assembly and tensioned by adjusting the slides via the tensioning screw. The position of the two slides relative to the drive can be secured, for example, with screws.

[0031] Once the lift-and-slide sash has been raised, you can specify whether the door or window sash should always open fully or whether a ventilation position is desired. This selection can be made, for example, via the program switch.

[0032] The automatic sliding sash assembly according to the invention is suitable for use, among other things, as a balcony door or balcony window, and particularly as a balcony door or balcony window on a cruise ship. By arranging the electronic control unit and the drive for sliding the lift-and-slide sash on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, the more sensitive drive components are not exposed to the elements and are thus protected. This ensures long-lasting, reliable operation of the sliding sash assembly, even when used on a cruise ship. Since the components to be arranged on the inside of the sliding sash assembly are mounted on a modular carrier, they can be installed as a unit, which significantly simplifies installation and also allows for easy retrofitting or conversion.When used on a cruise ship, the sensitive components can be mounted away from the sea and thus protected, for example, on the fire-resistant cladding of the door system. Because the lift-and-slide sash is raised and lowered not directly, but via a tilting motion of the roller carriage bracket, the drive system for moving the sash can be more easily installed on the inside of the sliding sash assembly. Subsequent retrofits can be carried out without major structural modifications. The relevant components can be mounted directly to the door or window system fixings on the inside of the sliding sash assembly using the modular carrier. Therefore, no additional fixing points are required.To compensate for tolerances throughout the entire door or window assembly, the coupling between the drive unit for moving the lift-and-slide sash and the power transmission element can be adjusted accordingly. Appropriate safety devices can be provided to secure the sliding surface. The drive unit can be controlled via the aforementioned push buttons and / or a remote control or similar device. By mounting the sensitive and vulnerable components on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, these components are also protected against damage and / or tampering from the outside.

[0033] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the drawing; in this drawing: Fig. 1 a schematic front view of an exemplary embodiment of an automatic sliding wing arrangement of a door or window according to the invention, Fig. 2 a schematic side view of the upper part of the sliding sash arrangement according to Fig. 1 with the lift-and-slide sash lowered, Fig. 3 a schematic side view of the upper part of the sliding sash arrangement according to Fig. 1 with the lift-and-slide sash raised, and Fig. 4 A schematic representation of an exemplary driver with the power transmission element comprising a toothed belt attached to it, as well as with a tensioning device associated with the toothed belt.

[0034] The Fig. Figures 1 to 4 show in schematic representation an exemplary embodiment of an automatic sliding sash arrangement 10 according to the invention of a door or window with at least one lift-and-slide sash 12 and at least one adjacent fixed sash 14.

[0035] The lift-and-slide sash 12 can be driven by means of a drive unit 18, in particular an electric drive unit, which can be controlled by an electronic control unit 16.

[0036] The drive unit 18, which is primarily electrical, comprises a drive 181 for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash 12 and a drive 182 coupled to the lift-and-slide sash 12 for moving the raised lift-and-slide sash 12 along a guide rail 22.

[0037] The electronic control device 16 and the drive 182 for moving the lift-and-slide sash 12 are arranged on the inside 20 of the sliding sash arrangement 10, which faces the interior of a room equipped with the sliding sash arrangement 10.

[0038] The electronic control unit 16 and the drive 182 for moving the lifting-sliding sash 12 can be combined to form an internal modular unit, in particular on a common module carrier 36 (see figure). Fig. 3) be mounted. In addition, the internal modular unit can also include, for example, a power supply, accumulator, distribution box and / or the like mounted on the common module carrier 36.

[0039] The drive 182 for moving the lift-and-slide sash 12 can be coupled to the lift-and-slide sash 12 via a power transmission element 26, which is arranged, in particular, on the outside 24 of the sliding sash assembly 10. The power transmission element 26 can, for example, comprise a tension element such as, in particular, a toothed belt or the like, which is driven on one side by a drive roller 28, which can be driven by the drive 182 for moving the lift-and-slide sash 12, and on the other side by a deflection roller 30 (see Figure 1). Fig. 1) may be conducted.

[0040] The power transmission element 26 or the tension element or toothed belt with associated drive roller 28 and deflection roller 30 can be provided with a cover hood arranged on the outside 24 of the sliding wing assembly 10.

[0041] The drive 182 can be coupled to the power transmission element 26 via a coupling 32 for moving the lifting-sliding wing 12.

[0042] The drive 181 for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash 12 can, in particular, be arranged in the sash profile of the lift-and-slide sash 12. The drive 181 for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash 12 can, for example, comprise a spindle drive.

[0043] As particularly evident from the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the lift-and-slide sash 12 can be moved along the track 22 via rollers 34. The lift-and-slide sash 12 can, in particular, be equipped with roller carriages 38 on which the rollers 34 are arranged.

[0044] The running rollers 34 or roller carriages 38 can each be equipped with a tilting mechanism (see the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3) The connection between the force transmission element 26 and the lifting-sliding wing 12 is thus movable, in particular articulated.

[0045] The lifting-sliding sash 12 can be moved linearly via at least one driver 42 by means of the force transmission element 26 (see Fig. 1) be coupled to the power transmission element 26. For example, at least one roller 34 associated with the lifting-sliding sash 12 can be mounted on the pivot arm 44.

[0046] To ensure the energy supply to the drive 181, which serves to raise and lower the lifting and sliding sash 12, over the entire travel distance of the lifting and sliding sash 12, the drive 181 can be powered via an energy chain 40 (see figure). Fig. 1) a spiral cable or the like, supplied with electrical energy.

[0047] The electronic control device 16 can include a push button or the like, by means of which a respective lifting and moving of the lift-and-slide sash 12 can be triggered.

[0048] Furthermore, the electronic control device 16 can include a contact switch or the like, by means of which the drive 182 coupled to the lifting-sliding sash 12 via the power transmission element 26 can be activated to move the lifting-sliding sash 12 as soon as the lifting-sliding sash 12 has been raised.

[0049] Furthermore, the electronic control device 16 may in particular also include a program switch or the like, by means of which the drive device 18 can be selectively controlled to move the raised lifting-sliding sash 12 into a ventilation position or into the fully open position.

[0050] The lifting and sliding sash 12 is thus raised by means of the drive 181. The lifting and sliding sash 12 can then be moved by means of the roller 34 or roller carriage 38. The movement of the lifting and sliding sash 12 is effected by the drive 182, which is coupled to the lifting and sliding sash 12 via the power transmission element 26 or the tension element or toothed belt. The connection between the power transmission element 26 and the lifting and sliding sash 12 is made, in particular, via a movable or pivotable coupling.

[0051] After the operator presses the button, the lift-and-slide sash 12 is immediately raised and moved into a sliding position. The drive 182, which is coupled to the lift-and-slide sash 12 via the force transmission element 26, receives a command via the contact switch to move the lift-and-slide sash 12 along the track 22. It can then be decided whether the lift-and-slide sash 12 should move into a ventilation position or into the fully open position. Remote control operation is also conceivable, for example.

[0052] As already mentioned, the power transmission element 26 can be, for example, a tension element such as a toothed belt or the like. However, other power transmission elements are also conceivable in principle.

[0053] The automatic sliding sash assembly 10 according to the invention can be used, among other things, for a balcony door or balcony window, and in particular also for a balcony door or balcony window of a cruise ship. Because the sensitive drive components are located on the inside of the sliding sash assembly, they are in a protected area and thus not exposed to the elements. By arranging them on the side facing away from the sea, they can, for example, be mounted in a protected position on the exterior cladding of the door system. Since the lift-and-slide sash 12 is not raised and lowered directly but rather via a tilting movement of the roller carriage bracket, the drive system for moving the lift-and-slide sash 12 can be more easily mounted on the side facing away from the lift-and-slide sash 12, i.e., on the inside of the sliding sash assembly 10.The sliding sash arrangement according to the invention thus ensures reliable operation, particularly under critical weather conditions such as those encountered by cruise ships. Furthermore, retrofitting is possible without major structural modifications to the door system. To compensate for tolerances in the entire door or window element, the coupling 32 provided between the drive 182 for moving the lift-and-slide sash 12 and the power transmission element 26 can be adjusted accordingly.

[0054] The drive unit 18 can be controlled by a correspondingly programmed control unit 16 such that, upon activation of a button or the like assigned to the control unit 16, the drive 181 for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash 12 or the spindle drive is started, and after the lift-and-slide sash 12 has been raised, both the drive 182 allows the lift-and-slide sash 12 to be moved over any desired opening range, and a ventilation function is enabled in which the lift-and-slide sash 12 remains raised in a desired opening position. The sliding sash assembly 10 can, for example, be started by an inner or outer button.

[0055] The lift-and-slide sash 12 can be kept raised for a given ventilation function, for example, by controlling the drive 181, which is designed to raise and lower the lift-and-slide sash 12, in motor brake mode. By electronically holding the lift-and-slide sash 12 in the ventilation position using such a motor brake, the stresses on the various components of the sliding sash assembly, such as the door seals, the spindle motor, and the like, are reduced, and break-ins are made more difficult.

[0056] Furthermore, depending on individual customer requirements, additional convenience features are also conceivable.

[0057] As in particular the Fig. As can be seen from Figure 4, the particularly linearly movable driver 42 can have such a shape that it is always freely arranged between the contours of the lift-and-slide sash 12, a frame associated with it, the guide rail 22 and / or the like over the entire travel distance, regardless of whether the lift-and-slide sash 12 is in a raised or lowered position.

[0058] The tension element or toothed belt 26, intended as a power transmission element, is advantageously fixable at both ends 26', 26" in a slide 48, wherein the two slides 48 are adjustable relative to each other for tensioning the tension element or toothed belt 26 by means of a tensioning screw 58 or the like. The two slides 48 can, for example, be moved towards each other by means of a tensioning screw 58 with a right-hand and a left-hand thread.

[0059] This allows the tensioning element or toothed belt 26 to be closed at a position accessible for assembly and tensioned by adjusting the slides 48 accordingly via the tensioning screw 58. The position of the two slides 48 relative to the driver 42 can be secured, for example, by screws 52.

[0060] When used on a cruise ship, the required seal to the hull 46 (see the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3) by lowering and thereby pressing down the lifting-sliding wing 12. Reference symbol list 10 automatic sliding wing arrangement 12 lift-and-slide windows 14 fixed wings 16 electronic control device 18 Drive unit 181 Drive for raising and lowering the lifting-sliding wing 182 Drive for moving the lifting-sliding sash 20 Inside 22 Running rail 24 Outside 26 Power transmission element, toothed belt 26' End 26" End 28 Drive roller 30 pulley 32 Clutch 34 roller 36 module carriers 38 trolleys 40 Energy chain 42 drivers 44 Swivel arm 46 Side wall 48 sleds 52 screws 58 Tensioning screw

Claims

[1] Automatic sliding sash arrangement (10) of a door or window, comprising at least one lift-and-slide sash (12) which can be driven by means of a drive unit (18) which can be controlled by an electronic control unit (16), in particular an electric drive unit (18), wherein the drive unit (18) comprises a drive (181) for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash (12) and a drive (182) coupled to the lift-and-slide sash (12) for moving the raised lift-and-slide sash (12) along a guide rail (22), and wherein the electronic control unit (16) and the drive (182) for moving the lift-and-slide sash (12) are arranged on the inner side (20) of the sliding sash arrangement (10) facing the interior of a space provided with the sliding sash arrangement (10), characterized by , that the lift-and-slide sash (12) is arranged on an outside (24) of the sliding sash assembly (10). [2] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by , that the electronic control device (16) and the drive (182) for moving the lift-and-slide sash (12) are mounted on a common module carrier (36) to form an internal modular unit. [3] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the internal modular unit also includes a power supply, accumulator, distribution box and / or the like mounted on the common module carrier (36). [4] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the drive (182) for moving the lifting-sliding sash (12) can be coupled to the lifting-sliding sash (12) via a force transmission element (26) arranged on the outside (24) of the sliding sash arrangement (10). [5] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 4, characterized by, that the power transmission element (26) comprises a tension element such as, in particular, a toothed belt, which is guided on the one hand around a drive roller which can be driven via the drive (182) to move the lifting-sliding wing (12) and on the other hand around a deflection roller (30). [6] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by , that the power transmission element (26) or tension element or toothed belt with associated drive roller (28) and deflection roller (30) is provided with a cover hood arranged on the outside (24) of the sliding wing assembly (10). [7] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the drive (182) for moving the lifting-sliding wing (12) can be coupled to the power transmission element (26) via a coupling (32). [8] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the drive (181) for raising and lowering the lifting and sliding wing (12) is arranged in the wing profile of the lifting and sliding wing (12). [9] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the drive (181) for raising and lowering the lifting-sliding wing (12) comprises a spindle drive. [10] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lift-and-slide sash (12) can be moved along the running track (22) via rollers (34). [11] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 10, characterized by , that the lift-and-slide sash (12) is provided with roller carriages (38) on which the running rollers (34) are arranged. [12] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by that the rollers (34) or roller carriages (38) are each equipped with a tilting mechanism. [13] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the connection between the force transmission element (26) and the lifting-sliding wing (12) is movable, in particular articulated. [14] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lifting-sliding sash (12) is coupled to the force transmission element (26) via at least one driver (42) which is linearly movable through the force transmission element (26). [15] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the force transmission element (26) or the driver (42) is coupled to the lifting-sliding sash (12) via a pivot arm (44). [16] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 15, characterized by , that at least one roller (34) associated with the lifting-sliding sash (12) is mounted on the pivot arm (44). [17] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the drive device (18) can be controlled by the control device (16) in such a way that, with each actuation of a button or the like assigned to the control device (16), the drive (181) for raising and lowering the lift-and-slide sash (12) or the spindle drive is started, and after the lift-and-slide sash (12) has been raised, both a movement of the lift-and-slide sash (12) by the drive (182) for moving the lift-and-slide sash (12) over any opening range and a ventilation function are enabled in which the lift-and-slide sash (12) remains raised in a desired opening position. [18] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to claim 17, characterized by, that the lifting and sliding sash (12) remains raised in a motor brake operation for a respective ventilation function by controlling the drive (181) provided for raising and lowering the lifting and sliding sash (12). [19] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the particularly linearly movable driver (42) has such a shape that it is always freely arranged between the contours of the lift-and-slide sash (12), a frame associated with it, the guide rail (22) and / or the like over the entire travel distance, regardless of whether the lift-and-slide sash (12) is in a raised or lowered position. [20] Automatic sliding wing arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the tension element or toothed belt provided as a power transmission element (26) can be fixed at two ends (26', 26") in a slide (48) and the two slides (48) can be adjusted relative to each other via a tensioning screw (58) or the like for tensioning the tension element or toothed belt (26).

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