Magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, closing apparatus kit for a door or window and installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows

Abstract

A magnetic closing apparatus (100) for doors or windows comprising a rotary latch lock (1) provided with a lock body (2) and a rotary latch (3) reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body (2), and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body (2) in order to be engaged inside a strike plate. Furthermore, the apparatus (100) comprises a parallel strike plate (4) comprising a parallel magnet (5) extending parallel to the front (7) of the rotary latch lock (1).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows.

[0002] In particular, the present invention fits into the technical field of magnetic door and window fittings.PRIOR ART

[0003] Magnetic door and window fittings comprise a lock, usually mounted on the door or window leaf, and a strike plate, generally disposed on the frame of the door or window. The latch of the lock is movable relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside the strike plate under the effect of the magnetic interaction generated with the strike plate itself. In particular, the strike plate has an internal housing adapted to receive the latch in order to bring about a closed condition of the door or window.

[0004] As is known, there exist doors and windows with a rotary latch wherein the latch rotates relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside a strike plate (also called inclined strike plate) provided with a magnet extending mainly along a direction transverse to the front plate of the lock. Furthermore, there exist doors and windows with a translating latch wherein the latch translates relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside a strike plate (also called parallel strike plate) provided with a magnet extending mainly along a direction parallel to the front plate of the lock.

[0005] Disadvantageously, each strike plate, inclined or parallel, must be specifically shaped for the specific type of latch it will have to house. Operators in this sector are constantly looking for new solutions to make locks and closing apparatus as universal as possible so that the operations of transport, installation and maintenance are facilitated.OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0006] In this context, one object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows that are capable of making transport, installation and maintenance operations faster and simpler.

[0007] A further object of the present invention is to propose a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a kit and an installation method capable of simplifying the installation procedures compared to the prior art.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a kit and an installation method having a marked adaptability.

[0009] The specified objects are substantially achieved by a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows which comprise the technical features disclosed in one or more of the appended claims.

[0010] The dependent claims correspond to possible embodiments of the invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Additional features and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the approximate and thus non-limiting description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window and of a kit as illustrated in the appended drawings, in which: figures 1A-1B illustrate, respectively, an operating configuration and an at least partially disassembled configuration of a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; figures 2A-2C illustrate respective components of a closing apparatus kit for a door or window in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; figures 3A-3B illustrate the kit shown in figures 2A-2C in two different operating configurations. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a closing apparatus kit for a door or window. With particular reference to figures 2A-2C, 3A-3B, the kit comprises, alternatively, and at the user's choice, a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101.

[0013] The rotary latch lock 1 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the rotary latch lock 1 comprises a rotary latch 3 hinged to the lock body 2 and reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4. As illustrated in the appended figures, the rotary latch 3 is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis.

[0014] The translating latch lock 101 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the translating latch lock 101 comprises a translating latch 103 that is reversibly movable, for example according to a translation motion, between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4.

[0015] In accordance with one aspect, the rotary latch lock 1 and / or the translating latch lock 101 comprise a magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element mounted on the latch 3, 103 and configured to interact with the parallel strike plate 4 to move the latch 3, 103 from the retracted position to the extracted position. For example, the magnetic interaction between the latch 3, 103 and the parallel strike plate 4 is of the attractive type. Preferably, in the retracted position the latch 3, 103 is completely housed inside the lock body 2.

[0016] Furthermore, "extracted position" is meant to indicate any condition in which the latch 3, 103 is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2.

[0017] As illustrated in the figures, the kit comprises at least one parallel strike plate 4 configured to be mounted on a frame of the door or window and defining a housing 6 adapted to receive by insertion the latch 3, 103 so as to define a closed condition of the door or window.

[0018] In greater detail, the strike plate is defined as "parallel", in the sense that it is substantially aligned and parallel to the front plate 7, when the door or window is disposed in the closed position, that is, with the latch 3, 103 facing the strike plate.

[0019] Preferably, the parallel strike plate 4 extends mainly along a vertical direction of extension.

[0020] Furthermore, the parallel strike plate 4 comprises a parallel magnet 5 extending parallel to the front plate 7 of the lock. The parallel magnet 5 interacts with the latch 3, 103, thereby generating a magnetic force, preferably of the attractive type, which promotes the insertion of the latch 3, 103 into the housing 6. In other words, the parallel magnet 5 is preferably configured to attract the rotary latch 3 and / or the translating latch 103.

[0021] With particular reference to figures 1A-1B, 2A, 3A-3B, the parallel magnet 5 has a substantially vertical main axis of extension.

[0022] Purely by way of non-limiting example, the parallel magnet 5 can extend mainly along a direction parallel to a rotation axis of the door or window leaf.

[0023] The present invention thus provides a kit wherein a single parallel strike plate 4 can receive by insertion either a rotary latch 3 (fig.3A) or a translating latch 103 (fig.3B), assuring in both operating configurations a particularly effective closure of the door or window.

[0024] This aspect makes it possible, moreover, to make the same milled seat in the frame of the door or window irrespective of whether a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101 is used, thus facilitating the operations of installing of the lock.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention allows for the use of a single die to produce the strike plate for both types of lock, thus simplifying production and bringing about a concurrent reduction in operating and inventory management costs.

[0026] With particular reference to figures 1A, 3A, the rotary latch 3 is configured to abut against a limit stop portion defined internally by the parallel strike plate 4 in order to define the closed condition of the door or window.

[0027] For example, the rotary latch 3 may have an operating surface 8 adapted to abut obliquely inside the housing 6.

[0028] According to a further advantageous aspect, the housing 6 has a conical shape or a substantially trapezoidal cross section that allows the entry of the latch 3, 103 to be facilitated.

[0029] In particular, the parallel strike plate 4 can comprise a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall converging towards each other to define the housing 6. For example, the first vertical wall and the second vertical wall can have different inclinations from each other to define the above-mentioned substantially trapezoidal cross section of the housing 6.

[0030] In a further advantageous manner, the housing 6 can be defined asymmetrically with respect to at least a median axis of the parallel strike plate 4. For example, the housing 6 can be asymmetric with respect to a first median axis, typically longer (not illustrated in the appended figures), which is substantially parallel to a main direction of extension of the parallel strike plate 4. Furthermore, the housing 6 can be asymmetric with respect to a second median axis "M", typically shorter, which is substantially perpendicular to a main direction of extension of the parallel strike plate 4.

[0031] The above-mentioned technical features impart to the housing 6 a substantially asymmetric shape (when the vertical walls have a different inclination) and / or a substantially asymmetric positioning with respect to the geometry of the parallel strike plate 4 (when the housing is asymmetric with respect to the median axis of the strike plate). Advantageously, the kit is capable of compensating for any misalignment between the door or window leaf and the frame by means of a 180° rotation of the parallel strike plate 4.

[0032] With particular reference to figures 1A, 1B and 3A, when the parallel strike plate 4 is installed on the frame of a door or window, the extension of the median axis "M" intersects a handle spindle bar "Q" of the lock 1.

[0033] In this manner, it is possible to achieve a reversible installation of the door or window, where "reversible installation" means the possibility that the door or window leaf can be opened towards the right or towards the left (if viewed from the front and from a same side). In fact, the aforesaid shape of the parallel strike plate 4 enables the strike plate itself to be turned over inside its housing seat (milled seat) in a frame, hence without the need to replace or rework the frame itself.

[0034] In accordance with a further advantageous aspect, the parallel magnet 5 is made at least partially of neodymium, preferably NdFeB, which ensures the generation of a strong magnetic force and makes it possible to minimise the overall dimensions within the parallel strike plate 4 and, therefore, the depth of the milled seat intended to house part of the parallel strike plate 4 inside the frame.

[0035] According to a further advantageous aspect, the rotary latch lock 1 and / or the translating latch lock 101 can comprise blocking means (not illustrated in the appended figures) selectively activatable on the latch 3, 103 to maintain it in the extracted position, thereby defining a blocked condition of the latch 3, 103.

[0036] In accordance with a further aspect, the present invention relates to a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window which will hereinafter also simply be referred to as the apparatus 100.

[0037] Advantageously, the apparatus 100 comprises a rotary latch lock and a parallel strike plate. The rotary latch lock is installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf and comprises a lock body having a front plate.

[0038] In particular, the apparatus 100 comprises a rotary latch lock 1 and a parallel strike plate 4 in accordance with what was previously described.

[0039] In accordance with a further aspect, the present invention relates to an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows comprising the step of mounting a parallel strike plate on a frame of a door or window so that the magnet of the parallel strike plate extends substantially parallel to a front plate of the lock.

[0040] Advantageously, the method comprises a step of selecting a rotary latch lock 1 (fig. 2B), comprising a lock body 2 and a rotary latch 3, or a translating latch lock 101 (fig. 2C), comprising a lock body 2 and a translating latch 103. Preferably, the step of selecting the lock 1, 101 is carried out in such a way that the magnetic interaction between the latch 3, 103 of the locks 1, 101 and the parallel magnet 5 is of the attractive type.

[0041] Furthermore, the method comprises a step of mounting the selected lock on the leaf of the door or window so that, during use, the latch can be engaged in the parallel strike plate so as to achieve a closed condition of the door or window.

[0042] Therefore, the present method makes installation activity very simple and flexible thanks to the possibility of using the same parallel strike plate both with a rotary latch lock 1 and with a translating latch lock 101.

[0043] Preferably, the method comprises a step of preparing and carrying out at least the above-mentioned steps with a closing apparatus kit for a door or window in accordance with what was previously described.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0012]The present invention relates to a closing apparatus kit for a door or window. With particular reference to figures 2A-2C, 3A-3B, the kit comprises, alternatively, and at the user's choice, a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101.

[0013]The rotary latch lock 1 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the rotary latch lock 1 comprises a rotary latch 3 hinged to the lock body 2 and reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4. As illustrated in the appended figures, the rotary latch 3 is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis.

[0014]The translating latch lock 101 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a doo...

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows.

[0002] In particular, the present invention fits into the technical field of magnetic door and window fittings.PRIOR ART

[0003] Magnetic door and window fittings comprise a lock, usually mounted on the door or window leaf, and a strike plate, generally disposed on the frame of the door or window. The latch of the lock is movable relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside the strike plate under the effect of the magnetic interaction generated with the strike plate itself. In particular, the strike plate has an internal housing adapted to receive the latch in order to bring about a closed condition of the door or window.

[0004] As is known, there exist doors and windows with a rotary latch wherein the latch rotates relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside a strike plate (also called inclined strike plate) provided with a magnet extending mainly along a direction transverse to the front plate of the lock. Furthermore, there exist doors and windows with a translating latch wherein the latch translates relative to the lock body in order to be engaged inside a strike plate (also called parallel strike plate) provided with a magnet extending mainly along a direction parallel to the front plate of the lock.

[0005] Disadvantageously, each strike plate, inclined or parallel, must be specifically shaped for the specific type of latch it will have to house. Operators in this sector are constantly looking for new solutions to make locks and closing apparatus as universal as possible so that the operations of transport, installation and maintenance are facilitated.OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0006] In this context, one object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows that are capable of making transport, installation and maintenance operations faster and simpler.

[0007] A further object of the present invention is to propose a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a kit and an installation method capable of simplifying the installation procedures compared to the prior art.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a kit and an installation method having a marked adaptability.

[0009] The specified objects are substantially achieved by a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window, a closing apparatus kit for a door or window and an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows which comprise the technical features disclosed in one or more of the appended claims.

[0010] The dependent claims correspond to possible embodiments of the invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Additional features and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the approximate and thus non-limiting description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window and of a kit as illustrated in the appended drawings, in which: figures 1A-1B illustrate, respectively, an operating configuration and an at least partially disassembled configuration of a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; figures 2A-2C illustrate respective components of a closing apparatus kit for a door or window in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; figures 3A-3B illustrate the kit shown in figures 2A-2C in two different operating configurations. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a closing apparatus kit for a door or window. With particular reference to figures 2A-2C, 3A-3B, the kit comprises, alternatively, and at the user's choice, a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101.

[0013] The rotary latch lock 1 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the rotary latch lock 1 comprises a rotary latch 3 hinged to the lock body 2 and reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4. As illustrated in the appended figures, the rotary latch 3 is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis.

[0014] The translating latch lock 101 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the translating latch lock 101 comprises a translating latch 103 that is reversibly movable, for example according to a translation motion, between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4.

[0015] In accordance with one aspect, the rotary latch lock 1 and / or the translating latch lock 101 comprise a magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element mounted on the latch 3, 103 and configured to interact with the parallel strike plate 4 to move the latch 3, 103 from the retracted position to the extracted position. For example, the magnetic interaction between the latch 3, 103 and the parallel strike plate 4 is of the attractive type. Preferably, in the retracted position the latch 3, 103 is completely housed inside the lock body 2.

[0016] Furthermore, "extracted position" is meant to indicate any condition in which the latch 3, 103 is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2.

[0017] As illustrated in the figures, the kit comprises at least one parallel strike plate 4 configured to be mounted on a frame of the door or window and defining a housing 6 adapted to receive by insertion the latch 3, 103 so as to define a closed condition of the door or window.

[0018] In greater detail, the strike plate is defined as "parallel", in the sense that it is substantially aligned and parallel to the front plate 7, when the door or window is disposed in the closed position, that is, with the latch 3, 103 facing the strike plate.

[0019] Preferably, the parallel strike plate 4 extends mainly along a vertical direction of extension.

[0020] Furthermore, the parallel strike plate 4 comprises a parallel magnet 5 extending parallel to the front plate 7 of the lock. The parallel magnet 5 interacts with the latch 3, 103, thereby generating a magnetic force, preferably of the attractive type, which promotes the insertion of the latch 3, 103 into the housing 6. In other words, the parallel magnet 5 is preferably configured to attract the rotary latch 3 and / or the translating latch 103.

[0021] With particular reference to figures 1A-1B, 2A, 3A-3B, the parallel magnet 5 has a substantially vertical main axis of extension.

[0022] Purely by way of non-limiting example, the parallel magnet 5 can extend mainly along a direction parallel to a rotation axis of the door or window leaf.

[0023] The present invention thus provides a kit wherein a single parallel strike plate 4 can receive by insertion either a rotary latch 3 (fig.3A) or a translating latch 103 (fig.3B), assuring in both operating configurations a particularly effective closure of the door or window.

[0024] This aspect makes it possible, moreover, to make the same milled seat in the frame of the door or window irrespective of whether a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101 is used, thus facilitating the operations of installing of the lock.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention allows for the use of a single die to produce the strike plate for both types of lock, thus simplifying production and bringing about a concurrent reduction in operating and inventory management costs.

[0026] With particular reference to figures 1A, 3A, the rotary latch 3 is configured to abut against a limit stop portion defined internally by the parallel strike plate 4 in order to define the closed condition of the door or window.

[0027] For example, the rotary latch 3 may have an operating surface 8 adapted to abut obliquely inside the housing 6.

[0028] According to a further advantageous aspect, the housing 6 has a conical shape or a substantially trapezoidal cross section that allows the entry of the latch 3, 103 to be facilitated.

[0029] In particular, the parallel strike plate 4 can comprise a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall converging towards each other to define the housing 6. For example, the first vertical wall and the second vertical wall can have different inclinations from each other to define the above-mentioned substantially trapezoidal cross section of the housing 6.

[0030] In a further advantageous manner, the housing 6 can be defined asymmetrically with respect to at least a median axis of the parallel strike plate 4. For example, the housing 6 can be asymmetric with respect to a first median axis, typically longer (not illustrated in the appended figures), which is substantially parallel to a main direction of extension of the parallel strike plate 4. Furthermore, the housing 6 can be asymmetric with respect to a second median axis "M", typically shorter, which is substantially perpendicular to a main direction of extension of the parallel strike plate 4.

[0031] The above-mentioned technical features impart to the housing 6 a substantially asymmetric shape (when the vertical walls have a different inclination) and / or a substantially asymmetric positioning with respect to the geometry of the parallel strike plate 4 (when the housing is asymmetric with respect to the median axis of the strike plate). Advantageously, the kit is capable of compensating for any misalignment between the door or window leaf and the frame by means of a 180° rotation of the parallel strike plate 4.

[0032] With particular reference to figures 1A, 1B and 3A, when the parallel strike plate 4 is installed on the frame of a door or window, the extension of the median axis "M" intersects a handle spindle bar "Q" of the lock 1.

[0033] In this manner, it is possible to achieve a reversible installation of the door or window, where "reversible installation" means the possibility that the door or window leaf can be opened towards the right or towards the left (if viewed from the front and from a same side). In fact, the aforesaid shape of the parallel strike plate 4 enables the strike plate itself to be turned over inside its housing seat (milled seat) in a frame, hence without the need to replace or rework the frame itself.

[0034] In accordance with a further advantageous aspect, the parallel magnet 5 is made at least partially of neodymium, preferably NdFeB, which ensures the generation of a strong magnetic force and makes it possible to minimise the overall dimensions within the parallel strike plate 4 and, therefore, the depth of the milled seat intended to house part of the parallel strike plate 4 inside the frame.

[0035] According to a further advantageous aspect, the rotary latch lock 1 and / or the translating latch lock 101 can comprise blocking means (not illustrated in the appended figures) selectively activatable on the latch 3, 103 to maintain it in the extracted position, thereby defining a blocked condition of the latch 3, 103.

[0036] In accordance with a further aspect, the present invention relates to a magnetic closing apparatus for a door or window which will hereinafter also simply be referred to as the apparatus 100.

[0037] Advantageously, the apparatus 100 comprises a rotary latch lock and a parallel strike plate. The rotary latch lock is installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf and comprises a lock body having a front plate.

[0038] In particular, the apparatus 100 comprises a rotary latch lock 1 and a parallel strike plate 4 in accordance with what was previously described.

[0039] In accordance with a further aspect, the present invention relates to an installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows comprising the step of mounting a parallel strike plate on a frame of a door or window so that the magnet of the parallel strike plate extends substantially parallel to a front plate of the lock.

[0040] Advantageously, the method comprises a step of selecting a rotary latch lock 1 (fig. 2B), comprising a lock body 2 and a rotary latch 3, or a translating latch lock 101 (fig. 2C), comprising a lock body 2 and a translating latch 103. Preferably, the step of selecting the lock 1, 101 is carried out in such a way that the magnetic interaction between the latch 3, 103 of the locks 1, 101 and the parallel magnet 5 is of the attractive type.

[0041] Furthermore, the method comprises a step of mounting the selected lock on the leaf of the door or window so that, during use, the latch can be engaged in the parallel strike plate so as to achieve a closed condition of the door or window.

[0042] Therefore, the present method makes installation activity very simple and flexible thanks to the possibility of using the same parallel strike plate both with a rotary latch lock 1 and with a translating latch lock 101.

[0043] Preferably, the method comprises a step of preparing and carrying out at least the above-mentioned steps with a closing apparatus kit for a door or window in accordance with what was previously described.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0012]The present invention relates to a closing apparatus kit for a door or window. With particular reference to figures 2A-2C, 3A-3B, the kit comprises, alternatively, and at the user's choice, a rotary latch lock 1 or a translating latch lock 101.

[0013]The rotary latch lock 1 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf. Furthermore, the rotary latch lock 1 comprises a rotary latch 3 hinged to the lock body 2 and reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body 2, and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body 2 through the front plate 7 in order to be engaged inside a parallel strike plate 4. As illustrated in the appended figures, the rotary latch 3 is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis.

[0014]The translating latch lock 101 comprises a lock body 2 having a front plate 7 and installable inside an opening of a doo...

Claims

1. A magnetic closing apparatus (100) for doors or windows comprising: - a rotary latch lock (1) provided with - a lock body (2) having a front plate (7) and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf; - a rotary latch (3) hinged to the lock body (2), said rotary latch (3) being reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body (2), and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body (2) through the front plate (7) in order to be engaged inside a strike plate; said rotary latch (3) being rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis; - a parallel strike plate (4) comprising a parallel magnet (5) extending parallel to the front (7) of the rotary latch lock (1), said parallel strike plate (4) being configured to be mounted on a frame of the door or window, said parallel strike plate (4) defining a housing (6) adapted to receive by insertion said rotary latch (3) in order to define a closed condition of the door or window, and wherein the rotary latch (3) is configured to interact magnetically with the parallel magnet (5); and wherein said housing (6) has a substantially conical shape or a substantially trapezoidal cross section.

2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said parallel magnet (5) has a substantially vertical main axis of extension.

3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 or 2, wherein said parallel strike plate (4) comprises a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall converging towards each other to define said housing (6).

4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 3, wherein said first vertical wall and said second vertical wall have different inclinations from each other.

5. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said housing (6) is defined asymmetrically with respect to at least a median axis of the parallel strike plate (4).

6. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said parallel magnet (5) is configured to attract said rotary latch (3).

7. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said parallel magnet (5) is made at least partially of neodymium, preferably NdFeB.

8. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said rotary latch (3) is configured to abut against a limit stop portion defined internally by the strike plate (4) in order to define the closed condition of the door or window.

9. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said rotary latch (3) has an operating surface (8) adapted to abut obliquely inside the housing (6).

10. The apparatus in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, comprising a magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element mounted on said rotary latch (3), said magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element, when facing the parallel strike plate (4), being configured to interact with the parallel strike plate (4), thereby generating a magnetic force adapted to promote a movement of said rotary latch (3) from the retracted position to the extracted position.

11. The apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein said parallel strike plate (4) is configured in such a way as to have a median axis (M) whereby, when the parallel strike plate (4) is installed on a frame of a door or window, the extension of the median axis (M) intersects a handle spindle bar (Q) of the rotary latch lock (1).

12. A closing apparatus kit for a door or window, alternatively comprising, at the user's choice: - a rotary latch lock (1) provided with: - a lock body (2) having a front plate (7) and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf; - a rotary latch (3) hinged to the lock body (2), said rotary latch (3) being reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body (2), and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body (2) through the front plate (7) in order to be engaged inside a strike plate; wherein said rotary latch (3) is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis; or - a translating latch lock (101) provided with: - a lock body (2) having a front plate (7) and installable inside an opening of a door or window leaf; - a translating latch (103) reversibly movable between a retracted position, in which it is housed inside the lock body (2), and an extracted position, in which it is at least partially projecting from the lock body (2) through the front plate (7) in order to be engaged inside a strike plate; and - at least one parallel strike plate (4) configured to be mounted on a frame of the door or window, said parallel strike plate (4) defining a housing (6) adapted to receive by insertion the latch so as to define a closed condition of the door or window, said parallel strike plate (4) comprising a parallel magnet (5) extending parallel to the front plate (7) of the lock, and wherein the latch (3, 103) is configured to interact magnetically with the parallel magnet (5); and wherein said housing has a substantially conical shape or a substantially trapezoidal cross section.

13. An installation method for a magnetic closing apparatus for doors or windows comprising the steps of: - mounting a parallel strike plate (4) on a frame of a door or window so that the magnet of the parallel strike plate (4) extends substantially parallel to a front plate of the lock; - selecting a rotary latch lock (1), comprising a lock body (2) and a rotary latch (3), or a translating latch lock (101), comprising a lock body (2) and a translating latch (103), wherein the latch (3, 103) of said locks (1, 101) is configured to interact magnetically with the parallel magnet (5); - mounting the selected lock on the leaf of the door or window so that said latch (3, 103) can be engaged in said parallel strike plate (4) so as to achieve a closed condition of the door or window.

14. The method in accordance with claim 13, wherein said step of selecting said lock (1, 101) is carried out in such a way that said magnetic interaction between said latch (3, 103) of said locks (1, 101) and said parallel magnet (5) is of the attractive type.

15. The method in accordance with claim 13 or 14, wherein said rotary latch (3) is rotatable about a substantially horizontal rotation axis.

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