Drainage material mounting components and joinery

The flashing mounting member simplifies the installation of flashing material by allowing easy adjustment and attachment to varying lower frames, ensuring uniform protrusion and enhancing construction efficiency.

JP2026053963APending Publication Date: 2026-03-26LIXIL CORP
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2024-09-13
Publication Date
2026-03-26

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Technical Problem

In buildings with multiple types of fittings, aligning the distance by which drain members protrude from the outer wall surface is challenging due to varying lower frame configurations, leading to difficult installation and time-consuming adjustments during construction.

Method used

A flashing mounting member with a base member and connecting members that allow for easy attachment and adjustment of the mounting position of flashing material relative to the lower frame, featuring a wall portion for fixing and a fastening groove, and connecting members with fastening holes for secure attachment.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates uniform protrusion of flashing material from the exterior wall surface, simplifying installation and reducing on-site adjustments, thereby improving workability and design consistency.

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Abstract

To provide a flashing mounting member that allows for easy installation of flashing material on the lower frame of a door or window in a building where multiple types of doors and windows are installed, and that also allows for adjustment of the mounting position of the flashing material in the depth direction relative to the lower frame. [Solution] The flashing mounting member 5 is a flashing mounting member for attaching flashing material 4 to the lower frame 22 of the joinery 1, and comprises a base member 51 that extends along the flashing material and fixes the flashing material, and a plurality of connecting members 52 that are attached at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the lower frame and connect the base member and the lower frame, the base member has a wall portion 51a that fixes the flashing material and a flat portion that is formed extending from the wall portion toward the interior side and has a fastening groove portion 512 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the base member, the connecting members have a plurality of fastening holes 522 that are arranged in the depth direction, and the connecting members connect the base member and the lower frame by screwing the fastening members into the fastening groove portion through any of the plurality of fastening holes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a drain member mounting member and a fitting.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a building such as a reinforced concrete structure, a drain member attached to a lower frame of a frame surrounding a shoji provided in an opening is known, and a fitting capable of attaching the drain member to the lower frame via a mounting member has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

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Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in a building equipped with a plurality of fittings, when attaching a drain member (drainage member) to the lower part on the outdoor side of each fitting, the distance by which the drain member protrudes from the outer wall surface of the building is preferably unified inside the building from the perspective of design. However, there are often multiple types of fittings installed in a building, and the configuration of the lower frame varies for each fitting. Therefore, in order to align the distances by which the drain members protrude from the outer wall surface of the building, it is necessary to adjust the mounting position in the expected direction of the drain member with respect to the lower frame.

[0005] Since the drain member of Patent Document 1 is configured to be fixed by a mounting member below the anchor member attached to the lower frame, when installing multiple types of fittings in a building, it takes time to adjust the mounting position in the expected direction of the drain member while checking the dimensions at the construction site, and there is a problem that the installation construction of the drain member is difficult.

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a flashing mounting member that allows for easy installation of flashing material on the lower frame of a door or window in a building where multiple types of doors or windows are installed, and that also allows for adjustment of the mounting position of the flashing material in the depth direction relative to the lower frame. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This disclosure relates to a flashing mounting member for attaching a flashing material to the lower frame of a door or window, comprising: a base member extending along the flashing material and fixing the flashing material; and a plurality of connecting members attached at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the lower frame and connecting the base member and the lower frame, wherein the base member has a wall portion for fixing the flashing material and a flat portion formed extending from the wall portion toward the interior side and having a fastening groove portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the base member, and the connecting members have a plurality of fastening holes formed in the depth direction, and the connecting members connect the base member and the lower frame by screwing the fastening members into the fastening groove portion through any of the plurality of fastening holes. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a view of the building component related to this disclosure, seen from the exterior. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the XY region of Figure 1, seen from above. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of the XY region in Figure 1, seen from below. [Figure 4] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a building fixture equipped with a vertical sliding window as disclosed herein. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view of a building fixture equipped with a vertically sliding window as disclosed herein. [Figure 6] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a building fixture equipped with a sliding window as per the disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a building fixture equipped with a fixed window as per the disclosure. [Figure 8] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a building fixture equipped with a sliding window as described in this disclosure. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing how the connecting member related to this disclosure is attached to the lower frame. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing how the base member related to this disclosure is fastened to the connecting member. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing how the drainage material relating to this disclosure is attached to the drainage material mounting member. [Figure 12] This is a perspective view showing how the drainage material related to this disclosure is connected to the lower frame. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In this specification, "face direction" refers to the surface direction of a sliding door in a door fitting fitted into an opening formed in a building, and "depth direction" refers to the thickness direction of the sliding door. In the drawings of this specification, the "outdoor side" is denoted as X1 and the "indoor side" as X2. In this specification, in the door fitting 1, the surface located on the X1 side is defined as the outdoor face surface, and the surface located on the X2 side is defined as the indoor face surface.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the flashing mounting member 5 of this embodiment is a mounting member for attaching a flashing material 4 to the lower frame 22 of the frame 2 in a joinery 1 provided in an opening 11 of a building 10. The flashing material 4 is provided so as to protrude from the outer wall surface 12 of the building 10 in the X1 direction. The flashing mounting member 5 comprises a base member 51 that extends longitudinally along the flashing material 4, and a plurality of connecting members 52 that are attached to the lower frame 22 at intervals along its longitudinal direction.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, the joinery 1 includes a plurality of anchor members 7 that connect the frame 2 to the building 10. The building 10 is a reinforced concrete (RC) building, but the structure of the building in this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, it may be a steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) building or an ALC building. In addition, the building 10 may be provided with a plurality of openings 11.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5, a vertically sliding window is housed within the frame 2 of the fitting 1. The fitting 1 includes a frame 2, a shoji 3, a drip rail 4, a drip rail attachment member 5, and a plurality of anchor members 7. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a screen door 8 may be provided on the finding surface on the X2 side in addition to the shoji 3 as needed, but the screen door 8 may not be installed on the fitting 1.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, the frame 2 is formed by framing an upper frame 21, a lower frame 22, and a pair of left and right vertical frames 23, 23 in a substantially rectangular shape. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper frame 21 is configured by connecting a metal frame 21a and a resin frame 21b.

[0014] The metal frame 21a is formed of a shaped material obtained by extrusion molding a metal such as aluminum, for example, but is not limited thereto. The resin frame 21b is formed of a resin member having heat insulation properties and is provided over the inner peripheral surface of the frame 2 so as to cover the exposed surface on the indoor side of the metal frame 21a.

[0015] Similarly, the lower frame 22 is configured by connecting a metal frame 22a and a resin frame 22b. The metal frame 22a has a lower frame fin 221 that extends downward. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the vertical frames 23, 23 are configured by connecting metal frames 23a, 23a and resin frames 23b, 23b.

[0016] With this configuration, heat transfer in the expected direction and the left - right direction of the frame 2 can be suppressed, and the heat insulation performance of the fitting 1 can be improved. Also, the frame 2 of the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration. For example, the frame 2 may be composed only of a metal frame, or the frame 2 may be composed only of a resin frame.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5, the shoji 3 has a frame body 30 and a multi - layer glass G. The frame body 30 is formed by framing an upper frame 31, a lower frame 32, and a pair of left and right vertical frames 33, 33 in a substantially rectangular shape. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper frame 31 of the upper frame 31 is configured by connecting a metal frame 31a and a resin frame 31b.

[0018] The metal frame 31a is made of a profile obtained by extruding a metal such as aluminum, but is not limited thereto. The resin frame 31b is made of a resin material that has heat insulating properties and is provided on the X2 side facing surface of the frame body 30.

[0019] Similarly, the lower frame 32 is constructed by connecting a metal frame 32a and a resin frame 32b. Also, as shown in Figure 5, the vertical frames 33, 33 are constructed by connecting metal frames 33a, 33a and resin frames 33b, 33b.

[0020] This configuration suppresses heat transfer in the depth direction and left-right direction of the frame 30, thereby improving the thermal insulation of the door 1. Furthermore, the frame 30 of this disclosure is not limited to this configuration; for example, the frame 30 may be composed solely of a metal frame, or solely of a resin frame. The frame 2 and frame 30 of this embodiment constitute the frame. The door 1 is a door having a frame that is at least partially made of resin.

[0021] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the upper frame 21 and vertical frames 23, 23 are connected to the building 10 by a plurality of anchor members 7. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the flashing material 4 is provided at the bottom of the frame 2. The flashing material 4 has an exterior-facing surface portion 41, an inclined portion 42, and an interior-facing surface portion 43. The inclined portion 42 slopes downward in the X1 direction, allowing water drained from the joinery 1 to be guided in the X1 direction away from the exterior wall surface 12 of the building 10.

[0022] From the standpoint of both aesthetics and functionality, it is preferable that the distance A at which the flashing material 4 protrudes from the exterior wall surface 12 is the same at multiple openings 11 of the building 10. The flashing material mounting member 5 of this embodiment is a mounting member that can be easily installed while uniformly aligning the distance A of the flashing material 4.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the flashing mounting member 5 has a base member 51 that extends longitudinally along the flashing 4, and a plurality of connecting members 52 that are attached to the lower frame 22 at intervals along its longitudinal direction. The base member 51 has a wall portion 51a and a flat portion 51b. In Figure 2, the lower frame 22 and the flashing 4 are represented by dashed lines. Also, in Figures 2 and 3, parts of the joinery 1 other than the lower frame 22 are omitted, and only the outer frame is shown by dashed lines.

[0024] The wall portion 51a is a vertically extending wall portion for fixing the interior-facing surface portion 43 of the flashing material 4. The wall portion 51a has a return portion 511 that bends toward the X2 side from the upper end of the wall portion 51a. By ensuring that the interior-facing surface portion 43 of the flashing material 4 is securely engaged with the return portion 511, the installation position of the flashing material 4 can be easily determined and installed. This configuration improves the workability of the joinery 1.

[0025] The flat portion 51b is formed extending from the wall portion 51a toward the X2 side and has a fastening groove portion 512 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the base member 51. The fastening groove portion 512 is tapped upward, so that a fastening member such as a screw can be screwed into any position in the fastening groove portion 512. With this configuration, the connecting member 52 can be placed at any position in the longitudinal direction of the lower frame 22 and the flashing material 4 can be attached to the lower frame 22, allowing for flexible response according to the site conditions.

[0026] The connecting member 52 has a wall portion 52a, a flat portion 52b, and an anchor portion 52c. Multiple connecting members 52 are attached to the lower frame fin 221 provided on the lower frame 22 at intervals along the longitudinal direction, and the interval is preferably 400 mm, for example, to provide an effective anchoring function, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. Connecting members 52 without an anchoring function can also be used, in which case the connecting members 52 can be attached at any interval.

[0027] The wall portion 52a is a wall portion that extends in the vertical direction and has a plurality of fastening holes 521 for fixing to the lower frame 22 via screws. The planar portion 52b is formed extending from the wall portion 52a toward the X1 side and has a plurality of fastening holes 522 formed in the depth direction. The fastening holes 522 include fastening holes 5221 located on the X1 side and fastening holes 5222 located on the X2 side. In this embodiment, the fastening holes 522 consist of two, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the connecting member 52 may have 3 to 5 fastening holes 522 arranged in the depth direction.

[0028] The connecting member 52 can connect the base member 51 and the lower frame 22 by screwing a fastening member, such as a screw, into the fastening groove 512 of the base member 51 through one of the multiple fastening holes 522. In this embodiment, the fastening member is a screw, but this disclosure is not limited to this. Any building fastener may be used, for example, a pin or fastening hardware that is screwed into the fastening groove 512 may be used.

[0029] With this configuration, the base member 51 and the lower frame 22 are connected using any of the fastening holes 522, so that in buildings where multiple types of joinery and flashing materials are used, the distance A at which the flashing material protrudes from the exterior wall surface 12 for each piece of joinery can be easily aligned during installation. In this embodiment, the distance from the lower frame fin 221 of the lower frame 22 to the interior-facing surface 43 of the flashing material 4 is indicated by distance L1.

[0030] When multiple types of sashes are used in a building fixture, the structure of each frame and the configuration of the bottom frame differ. Furthermore, the flashing used for each sash may also differ in the length of the flashing that protrudes in the depth direction. As a result, the distance L from the bottom frame fin to the interior-side visible surface 43 of the flashing 4 often differs depending on the building fixture. In such cases, it is extremely difficult to ensure that the protruding distance A of the flashing is uniform during on-site construction.

[0031] Since the flashing mounting member 5 has multiple fastening holes 522 formed in advance in the depth direction of the connecting member 52 so that the distance A is uniform, if the configuration of the joinery is different, the effort of finely adjusting the mounting position of the flashing at the construction site can be avoided by deciding which fastening holes 522 to use.

[0032] This makes it easier to install the flashing material, improving the design and ease of installation of the joinery 1. Furthermore, by using the flashing material mounting member 5, even if only one type of joinery is installed in the building 10, it is not necessary to adjust the position of mounting members such as angles for installing the flashing material on-site and drill holes on the spot. This reduces errors such as misalignment of the flashing material and allows for quick installation of the flashing material.

[0033] The anchor portion 52c is formed extending toward the X2 side and is an anchor member fixed to the wall of the building 10. Its function is the same as that of the multiple anchor members 7 arranged on the outer circumference of the frame 2. In this embodiment, the connecting member 52 of the flashing material mounting member 5 is provided with an anchor portion 52c that connects the lower frame 22 to the building 10, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. If the lower frame 22 is connected to the building 10 by an anchor member 7 separately, the flashing material mounting member 5 does not need to be provided with an anchor portion 52c.

[0034] Next, we will explain in detail, with reference to the drawings, examples of how to install flashing when different types of window sashes are installed in the building fixtures.

[0035] As shown in Figure 6, the joinery 1B is installed in the opening 11 of the building 10. The frame 2B includes a lower frame 22B, and the sash 3B housed within the frame 2B is a sliding window. The lower frame 22B of the sliding window differs in structure from the lower frame 22 of the vertically sliding window shown in Figure 4. The lower frame 22B has a lower frame fin 221B that extends downward.

[0036] The distance from the lower frame fin 221B of the lower frame 22B to the indoor-facing surface 43 of the flashing material 4B is denoted by distance L2. Compared to distance L1 when a vertical sliding window is installed as shown in Figure 4, distance L2 requires a longer distance.

[0037] As shown in Figure 6, the flashing material 4B is attached to the lower part of the lower frame 22B via the flashing material mounting member 5. At this time, a screw is inserted through the fastening hole 5221 of the connecting member 52, and the connecting member 52 connects the base member 51 and the lower frame 22B. With this configuration, the distance A by which the flashing material 4B protrudes can be made uniform with the distance A of the sliding window 1.

[0038] With this configuration, even when different types of joinery are installed in the building 10, there is no need to adjust the installation position of the flashing material on-site while aligning the distance A. The distance L from the lower frame fin to the interior-facing surface of the flashing material can be easily adjusted by simply using one of the fastening holes 522 of the connecting member 52. This allows for accurate determination of the installation position of the flashing material during installation, improving workability.

[0039] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the joinery 1C includes a frame 2C. The frame 2C includes a lower frame 22C, and the sash 3C housed within the frame 2C is a fixed window. The lower frame 22C has lower frame fins 221C that extend downward. In addition to the configuration of the lower frame 22C, a flashing material 4 can be attached to the lower part of the lower frame 22C via a flashing material mounting member 5.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the joinery 1D includes a frame 2D. The frame 2D includes a lower frame 22D, and the sash 3D housed within the frame 2D is a sliding window. The lower frame 22D has lower frame fins 221D that extend downward. In addition to the configuration of the lower frame 22D, a flashing material 4 can be attached to the lower part of the lower frame 22D via a flashing material mounting member 5.

[0041] As described above, with the flashing material mounting member 5, even if there are multiple types of window sashes provided in the building fixture, the fastening member 52 is screwed into the fastening groove 512 through one of the multiple fastening holes 522 formed in the depth direction of the connecting member 52, thereby connecting the base member 51 and the lower frame, and the distance at which the flashing material protrudes from the exterior wall surface of the building can be easily standardized.

[0042] Next, the method of attaching the flashing material 4 to the lower part of the lower frame 22 using the flashing material attachment member 5 will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0043] As shown in Figure 9, first, multiple connecting members 52 are attached to the lower frame fins 221 provided on the lower frame 22 at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction. The regular interval is preferably, for example, 400 mm. Screws are inserted through the fastening holes 521, 521 in the wall portion 52a to attach the connecting members 52 to the lower frame fins 221. Note that in Figures 9 to 12, parts of the joinery 1 other than the lower frame 22 are omitted, and only the outer casing is shown with a dashed line.

[0044] Next, as shown in Figure 10, the base member 51 is fastened to the connecting member 52 via screws. At this time, careful work is performed to determine whether to screw the screws into fastening hole 5221 or fastening hole 5222, which are provided in the flat portion 52b of the connecting member 52, in order to fasten the connecting member 52 to the base member 51. In this construction method, the screws are inserted through fastening hole 5222 of the connecting member 52 and screwed into fastening groove 512 of the base member 51.

[0045] Next, as shown in Figure 11, the flashing material 4 is attached to the wall portion 51a of the base member 51. The flashing material 4 is positioned so that the indoor-facing surface portion 43 of the flashing material 4 fits securely into the return portion 511 provided on the wall portion 51a, and then the flashing material 4 is attached to the wall portion 51a by inserting multiple screws. This configuration makes it easy to determine on-site where to attach the flashing material 4 on the base member 51, thereby improving workability.

[0046] As shown in Figure 12, the flashing material 4 can be attached to the lower part of the lower frame 22 using the flashing material mounting member 5 by the above construction method. With this method, even if the shape of the lower frame differs depending on the type of window sash installed in the building, the distance at which the flashing material protrudes from the exterior wall surface of the building can be easily standardized by selecting the necessary fastening holes from the multiple fastening holes 522 provided in the connecting member 52.

[0047] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and may be modified as appropriate.

[0048] The distance A at which the flashing material protrudes from the exterior wall surface 12 of the building 10 is not limited to the distance disclosed herein. Depending on the building design, the distance at which the flashing material protrudes may be set to any distance.

[0049] Furthermore, the type of joinery on which the flashing mounting member 5 of this disclosure is used is not limited to the window sash of this embodiment. The flashing mounting member 5 can be used on any type of window sash; for example, the flashing mounting member 5 may be used on joinery equipped with a double-hung window or an awning window.

[0050] [Aspect 1] A flashing mounting member for attaching a flashing material to the bottom frame of a door or window, A base member that extends along the drain material and fixes the drain material, The lower frame is equipped with multiple connecting members that are attached at intervals along its longitudinal direction and connect the base member and the lower frame, The base member has a wall portion for fixing the drain material, and a flat portion that extends from the wall portion toward the interior and has a fastening groove portion that extends in the longitudinal direction of the base member. The connecting member has a plurality of fastening holes formed in the direction of depth, A drainage material mounting member, wherein the fastening member is screwed into the fastening groove through one of the plurality of fastening holes, thereby connecting the base member and the lower frame. [Aspect 2] The flashing mounting member according to embodiment 1, wherein the connecting member is formed to extend inward and has an anchor portion that is fixed to the wall of the building. [Aspect 3] The base member has a return portion that bends outward from the upper end of the wall portion, as described in embodiment 1 or 2. [Aspect 4] The aforementioned door and window fitting is a water drainage mounting member according to any one of embodiments 1 to 3, wherein the frame is made of resin in at least part of it. [Aspect 5] A joinery piece in which the flashing material is attached to the lower frame by a flashing material mounting member described in any of embodiments 1 to 4. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0051] 1,1B,1C,1D Joinery, 2,2B,2C,2D,30 Frame, Stile (frame), 4 Flashing material, 5 Flashing material mounting member, 10 Building, 22,22B,22C,22D Bottom frame, 51 Base member, 51a Wall section, 51b Flat section, 52 Connecting member, 52c Anchor section, 512 Fastening groove section, 522 Fastening hole, 511 Return section

Claims

1. A flashing mounting member for attaching a flashing material to the bottom frame of a door or window, A base member that extends along the drain material and fixes the drain material, The lower frame is equipped with multiple connecting members that are attached at intervals along its longitudinal direction and connect the base member and the lower frame, The base member has a wall portion for fixing the drain material, and a flat portion that extends from the wall portion toward the interior and has a fastening groove portion that extends in the longitudinal direction of the base member. The connecting member has a plurality of fastening holes formed in the direction of depth, A drainage material mounting member, wherein the fastening member is screwed into the fastening groove through one of the plurality of fastening holes, thereby connecting the base member and the lower frame.

2. The flashing mounting member according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is formed to extend inward and has an anchor portion that is fixed to the wall of the building.

3. The water drain mounting member according to claim 1, wherein the base member has a return portion that bends outward from the upper end of the wall portion.

4. The flashing mounting member according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned joinery has a frame made of at least a portion of resin.

5. A joinery piece in which the flashing material is attached to the lower frame by the flashing material mounting member described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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