Brake rail cover

Abstract

The invention relates to a brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) for protecting a brake rail (20) of a parking brake (16) of a window (10), a door or the like, with a cover section (42, 62, 92) with an L-shaped cross section and a fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) for fastening the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) to a brake rail (20) and / or a wing (14).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a brake rail cover for protecting a brake rail of a parking brake of a window, a door or the like.

[0002] Parking brakes for windows and doors are used to hold an open sash in any position relative to the fixed frame. One such parking brake is known from WO 2005 / 080723 A1.

[0003] Particularly in outward-opening windows and doors, dust or rain can collect in the brake rail that is open at the top. EP 2 499 317 B1, for example, discloses a brake rail cover that is an integral part of the brake rail. However, this means that the brake rail cannot simply be used on both left- and right-hinged windows and doors. In particular, an actuating shaft of the parking brake that protrudes from the parking brake would have to be cut to size. This means more waste and more work steps. Since the actuating shaft is usually asymmetrical, additional right- and left-hand drives would also have to be provided to drive the actuating shaft.

[0004] The object of the present invention is therefore to remedy this situation.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by a brake rail cover for protecting a brake rail of a parking brake arrangement of a window, a door or the like, with a cover section which is L-shaped in cross section and a fastening section for fastening the brake rail cover to a brake rail and / or a wing.

[0006] The brake rail cover is therefore a separate component and not an integral part of the brake rail. This makes it possible to use brake rails for the parking brake arrangement, which can be used for both left- and right-hinged windows. The brake rail cover can then be installed separately. The brake rail cover can also be used for left- and right-hinged windows or doors.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the cover section can comprise a horizontal and a vertical cover area, wherein the height of the vertical cover area is less than the width of the horizontal cover area. The vertical cover area can prevent, in particular, the penetration of dirt or water in a direction perpendicular to the main sash plane. The horizontal cover area can prevent the penetration of water and dirt from above into the brake rail. Because the vertical cover area is smaller than the horizontal cover area, it is possible to easily accommodate the brake rail cover in the rebate area.

[0008] The fastening section can be located on the vertical cover area. Depending on whether the brake rail cover is to be attached to the brake rail or the sash, the fastening section can be designed differently.

[0009] The fastening section can be aligned, at least in sections, in a plane parallel to the horizontal cover area. This creates a support surface for the fastening section on the sash or on the brake rail. This ensures a reliable arrangement and prevents the brake rail cover from tilting.

[0010] The fastening section can have a rear grip for engaging behind a brake rail section or a tab of the parking brake assembly. This makes it possible to pivot or clip in the brake rail cover. Additional fastening devices for holding the brake rail cover are then unnecessary.

[0011] A particular advantage is achieved when the rear grip is wedge-shaped. This prevents the brake rail cover from accidentally detaching from the brake rail or the sash.

[0012] Alternatively, the fastening section may have a fastener recess and / or a material weakening, in particular a groove. Particularly if the brake rail cover is made of metal, it is advantageous if the fastening section has recesses for the passage of fastening screws. If, however, the brake rail cover is made of plastic, it may be sufficient to provide a material weakening through which a screw can be screwed.

[0013] The brake rail cover can be equipped with a retainer to hold the brake rail down. This makes it possible to secure the brake rail via the brake rail cover, for example, in a fitting groove.

[0014] The scope of the invention also includes a parking brake arrangement for a window, a door or the like with a brake rail cover according to the invention.

[0015] According to one embodiment, a stepped fastening means can be provided for securing the brake rail cover to the wing. Such a stepped fastening means can be an additional fastening means, which in particular is not an integral part of the brake rail cover.

[0016] According to a further embodiment of the invention, a brake rail can be provided which has a receptacle for receiving a rear grip of the brake rail cover. In particular, the brake rail can be designed symmetrically with respect to a central plane, so that a corresponding receptacle for receiving a rear grip is formed on both sides. Thus, depending on the use of the brake rail, a brake rail cover can be attached to one of the two sides of the brake rail on a right- or left-hinged sash. The brake rail cover can first be inserted or pivoted into the receptacle with its rear grip, and then the brake rail and the brake rail cover can be mounted together in the fitting groove. Additional fastening means for securing the brake rail cover are then not necessary.

[0017] Furthermore, a tab can be provided on the parking brake assembly. This tab can be made of plastic. This makes it possible to lock a fastening section of the brake rail cover to this tab.

[0018] To prevent the brake rail cover from tilting or coming into contact with a link connecting the parking brake assembly to the fixed frame, a support element may be provided that supports the horizontal covering area of ​​the brake rail cover. The support element may be arranged in the area of ​​the tab.

[0019] Particular advantages arise when the length of the brake rail cover corresponds to the length of the brake rail. This ensures that no dust or precipitation enters the brake rail along its entire length.

[0020] The scope of the invention also includes a window, a door or the like with a brake rail cover according to the invention or with a parking brake arrangement according to the invention.

[0021] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the figures of the drawing, which illustrate details essential to the invention, as well as from the claims. The features shown therein are not necessarily to scale and are presented in such a way that the special features of the invention can be clearly seen. The various features can be implemented individually or in groups in any combination in variants of the invention.

[0022] The schematic drawing shows embodiments of the invention in various stages of use and is explained in more detail in the following description.

[0023] They show: Fig. 1: a perspective view of a window with an open sash and a fitting assembly comprising a parking brake assembly. Fig. 2a-2c: a brake rail and a brake rail cover during installation of the brake rail cover; Fig. 3: a partial sectional view through a sash frame with an installed parking brake assembly; Fig. 4: an alternative embodiment of a brake rail cover; Fig. 5: the brake rail cover of the Fig. 4 ; Fig. 6 an alternative design of a brake rail cover; Fig. 7 a further design of a brake rail cover during assembly on the wing, Fig. 8 a sectional view through a wing with a brake rail and brake rail cover; Fig. 9 one of the Fig. 8 corresponding illustration with alternative fastening section of the brake rail cover.

[0024] The Figure 1shows a perspective view of a window 10 with a fixed frame 12 and a sash 14. The sash 14 is open in the position shown. In the open position shown, the sash 14 is fixed by a parking brake arrangement 16. The parking brake arrangement 16 has a slider 18 which is movable relative to a brake rail 20 when the parking brake is released. The slider 18 can be fixed in different positions relative to the brake rail 20 via an actuating shaft 22 of a fitting arrangement 24. The slider 18 is coupled to the fixed frame 12 via a link 26. As can be seen from the illustration of the Figure 1 can be removed, the brake rail 20 is open at the top and unprotected when the wing 14 is opened. A brake rail cover is included in the Figure 1 not shown.

[0025] The fitting assembly 24 has a gear 28, by which a rotary movement of an actuating handle (not shown), for example a handle, can be converted into a linear movement of a drive rod 30. In a housing 32, the linear movement of the drive rod 30 is converted into a rotary movement of the actuating shaft 22 via a transmission element 34.

[0026] The Fig. 2ashows a first embodiment of a brake rail cover 40 for a brake rail 20. The brake rail cover 40 has an L-shaped cover section 42. The cover section 42 comprises a horizontal cover area 44 and a vertical cover area 46. The width of the horizontal cover area 44 is greater than the height of the vertical cover area 46. A fastening section 48 is arranged on the vertical cover area 46. It can be seen that the fastening section 48 runs in a plane that is parallel to the horizontal cover area 44. The fastening section 48 has a rear grip 50 that can be received in a receptacle 52 of the brake rail 20. Here, it can be seen in particular that the brake rail 20 has two receptacles 52, so that the brake rail cover 40 can be mounted on both sides of the brake rail 20, depending on whether the wing in which the brake rail 20 is mounted is hinged on the left or right.

[0027] The Fig. 2b It can be seen that the brake rail cover 40 with its rear grip 50 can be inserted diagonally from below into the receptacle 52. The brake rail cover 40 can then be pivoted so that the rear grip 50 is completely arranged in the receptacle 52, as shown in the Fig. 2c can be seen.

[0028] The Fig. 3shows the brake rail 20, which is mounted together with the brake rail cover 40 in the fitting groove 54 of the sash 14. The fastening section 48 rests on the rebate surface 56 of the sash 14. The brake rail cover 40 cannot pivot relative to the sash 14 or the brake rail 20. In particular, the brake rail cover 40 cannot become loose. It is fixed and immovable. Furthermore, it can be seen that there is sufficient height between the rebate surface 56 and the horizontal cover area 44 so that the guide rod 26 can move freely.

[0029] The width of the horizontal cover area 44 essentially corresponds to the width of the brake rail 20 or the fitting part groove 54.

[0030] The design of the brake rail cover 60 of the Figure 4also comprises an L-shaped cover section 62, a horizontal cover area 64 and a vertical cover area 66. The vertical cover area 66 is also connected to a fastening section 68, which is arranged in a plane parallel to the horizontal cover area 64. Both the brake rail cover 60 and the brake rail cover 40 are formed in one piece. In the design of the brake rail cover 60 of the Fig. 4 The rear grip 70 is wedge-shaped. This allows the rear grip 70 to be guided under a tab 72. The tab 72 is designed to be elastic, allowing it to deflect upwards. In particular, the rear grip 70 can be pushed between the brake rail 20 and the tab 72. The tab 72 is designed to be centrally symmetrical. The brake rail cover 60 could thus also be mounted on the other side.

[0031] In the area of ​​the tab 72, a support element 74 is arranged, which supports the horizontal cover area 64 in order to prevent pivoting or tilting of the brake rail cover 60.

[0032] Fig. 5 shows the parking brake assembly 16 mounted on the wing 14 with the brake rail cover 60.

[0033] Fig. 6 shows an alternative embodiment of a brake rail cover 80, which can be fixed to the sash 14 via a stepped fastening element 82. The fastening element 82 has openings 84, 86 for screws. The opening 86 can be arranged over an opening that serves to fix the brake rail 20. Thus, the brake rail cover 80 and the brake rail 20 can be mounted and secured together on the sash.

[0034] The Fig. 7shows part of the wing 14 with a parking brake arrangement 16 and a further alternative embodiment of a brake rail cover 90. The brake rail cover 90 in turn comprises a cover section 92 with an L-shaped cross section and a horizontal cover region 94 and a vertical cover region 96. The fastening section 98 is in turn arranged in a plane parallel to the horizontal cover region 94, but points away from the brake rail 20 and rests on the folded surface 56. The fastening section 98 has a material weakening 100 which is designed as a groove. A fastening means 102 in the form of a screw can be screwed into this area. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the brake rail cover 90 is made of plastic, so that no through openings for the fastening means 102 need to be provided.

[0035] The Fig. 8shows a partial sectional view through the sash 14 with the brake rail cover 90. The reference numbers for the previously described elements are indicated. Additionally, the sectional view shows that the brake rail cover 90 has a hold-down device 104, which rests on a section 106 of the brake rail 20 and thus fixes the brake rail 20 in the fitting groove 54.

[0036] The design of a brake rail cover 110 according to the Fig. 9 differs from that of the Fig. 8 only in that, instead of the material weakening 100, a through-opening 112 for the fastening means 102 is formed on the fastening section 118. The brake rail cover 110 can be made of metal, for example.

Claims

1. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) for protecting a brake rail (20) of a parking brake (16) of a window (10), a door or the like, with a cover section (42, 62, 92) with an L-shaped cross section and a fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) for fastening the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) to a brake rail (20) and / or a wing (14).

2. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover section (42, 62, 92) comprises a horizontal and a vertical cover area (44, 64, 94, 46, 66, 96), wherein the height of the vertical cover area (46, 66, 96) is less than the width of the horizontal cover area (44, 64, 94).

3. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) is arranged on the vertical cover area (46, 66, 96).

4. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) is aligned at least in sections in a plane parallel to the horizontal cover area (44, 64, 94).

5. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) has a rear grip (50, 70) for engaging behind a brake rail section or a tab (72) of the parking brake arrangement (16).

6. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear handle (50, 70) is wedge-shaped.

7. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening section (48, 68, 98, 118) has a fastening means recess and / or a material weakening (100), in particular a groove.

8. Brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) has a hold-down device (104) for holding down the brake rail (20).

9. Parking brake arrangement (16) for a window (10), a door or the like with a brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims.

10. Parking brake arrangement (16) according to claim 9, characterized in that a step-shaped fastening means is provided for fixing the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) to a wing (14).

11. Parking brake arrangement (16) according to one of the preceding claims 9 or 10, characterized in that a brake rail (20) is provided which has a receptacle (52) for receiving a rear grip (50, 70) of the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110).

12. Parking brake arrangement (16) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 11, characterized in that a tab (72) is provided.

13. Parking brake arrangement (16) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 12, characterized in that a support element (74) is provided to support the horizontal cover area (44, 64, 94).

14. Parking brake arrangement (16) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the length of the brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) corresponds to the length of the brake rail (20).

15. Window (10), door or the like with a brake rail cover (40, 60, 80, 90, 110) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8 or a parking brake arrangement (16) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 14.

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