Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Facer held by stiffener-type frame – Facer attached between exposed frame members
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-20
2001-03-20
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Facer held by stiffener-type frame
Facer attached between exposed frame members
C052S771000, C052S772000, C052S761000, C052S474000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06202383
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an arrangement for securing glass panels, in particular as a weatherproof structure for outdoor areas such as terraces, balconies or the like, according to the preamble of claim
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Outdoor areas such as terraces, balconies or the like are usually either open, and thus exposed to the weather; or protected by appropriate wind-screening means, although this obscures the view. From time to time, glass panels are also used as a wind-screening means in which said glass panels are fastened on the windward side of the appropriate outdoor area.
Furthermore, so-called conservatories, in the case of which an outdoor area is fully glazed in a sealed manner, are very common. Such conservatories serve as a recreational area in particular in the transitional periods in the spring and in the fall, during which times the usually low temperatures mean that spending time out in the open is only possible if appropriate clothing is worn.
These closed conservatories thus have a high-outlay thermopane glazing, in order to ensure certain temperature insulation in relation to the exterior surroundings. In warmer weather, in particular in the summer, this means that a considerable amount of heat is introduced into the conservatory, with the result that it is no longer comfortable to stay in this conservatory without an appropriate shade-providing system. In addition, a conservatory as mentioned above constitutes a closed area in the case of which sufficient ventilation has to be ensured.
In the case of the known conservatories, a frame construction comprising supports and so-called crossbars is erected, the panels being inserted therein. Said frame construction is designed specifically for the envisaged structure, which involves a certain outlay in terms of time and money.
The documents DE 93 02 820.2, U.S. Pat. No. 4,750,310 and DE 39 27 653 have disclosed arrangements which are intended for securing glass panels, wooden panels or the like for erecting structures and in the case of which use is made of supporting tubes and securing means which are provided on the supporting tubes and are intended for securing the panels.
No provision is made in any of the three documents for securing additional components on the respective supporting tubes.
In contrast, the object of the invention is to propose an arrangement of the type mentioned in the introduction in the case of which additional fastening elements may be provided, with little outlay, at any desired location on the supporting tube.
In contrast, the object of the invention is to propose an arrangement which is intended for securing panel-like material, in particular glass panels, and which can be realized with considerably reduced outlay in comparison with know arrangements and can be used flexibly for different purposes.
Taking as a departure point the prior art mentioned in the introduction, this object is achieved by the defining features of the claims.
Advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention are possible by virtue of the measures mentioned in the subclaims.
An arrangement according to the invention for securing panel-like material such as glass panels etc. comprises a supporting tube which has a longitudinal slot on which a retaining element can be fastened in order to secure the support on the supporting tube. In such a longitudinal slot, it is possible to fasten the support, for securing the panels, at any desired position in the longitudinal direction of the supporting tube. This results in flexible use of the arrangement. The support may be arranged in accordance with the design of the panel which is to be secured. Such an arrangement can be used to retain all types of panels for a wide range of different purposes.
An arrangement according to the invention for securing panel-like material such as glass panels etc. comprises a supporting tube which has a longitudinal slot on which a retaining element can be fastened in order to secure the support on the supporting tube. In such a longitudinal slot, it is possible to fasten the support, for securing the panels, at any desired position in the longitudinal direction of the supporting tube, this resulting in flexible use of the arrangement. The support may be arranged in accordance with the design of the panel which is to be secured. Such an arrangement can be used to retain all types of panels for recesses in the outer wall of the supporting tube, and inserted through the additional longitudinal profile. Such a structural element is be fastened for example by a screw which, then by way of the profile groove, can likewise be countersunk in the interior of the supporting tube in relation to the outer wall.
In an advantageous development of the invention, the supporting tube is provided with a termination profile which is intended for the profile groove and by means of which the profile groove can be covered in the regions in which no support has been installed. This, on the one hand, determines the appearance of the arrangement and, on the other hand, closes off the profile groove toward the outside, with the result that no dirt or the like can penetrate.
In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, an end-side covering is provided on the supporting tube. This, on the one hand, visually closes off the supporting tube and, on the other hand, prevents dirt, rainwater or the like from being able to penetrate into the supporting tube from above.
In a development of this embodiment, two end-side coverings of two supporting tubes are fastened on one another. This makes it possible to use two supporting tubes in extension of one another.
It is preferable, for example with the aid of two end-side coverings as mentioned above, for two supporting tubes to be designed such that they can be fastened at the end sides with the profile grooves rotated in relation to one another. This makes it possible for the installation plane of the panels retained by the respective supporting tubes to be rotated correspondingly in relation to one another.
Also preferably provided is is a support which can be fastened on a supporting tube and by means of which at least two adjacent panels are retained at the same time. By means of such an arrangement, it is possible to construct a structure in panel-like material e.g. a glass structure or a glazed weatherproof structure, with little outlay and without the individual panels being framed. In this case, the panels either may be arranged with open interspaces, which results in correspondingly good through-ventilation, or else may also be sealed in relation to one another via sealants which can be introduced subsequently, this resulting in a closed structure.
In an advantageous embodiment, said support is designed so as always to ensure that a gap forming between the adjacent panels is located level with the supporting tube and runs essentially parallel thereto.
This arrangement allows, for example, an air gap through which in particular even an enclosed area can be constantly ventilated, an air stream which reaches the air gap and penetrates within being broken up at the supporting tube located behind. Such a weatherproof structure is thus protected against draughts, good ventilation always being ensured. Using the supporting tube as something of a wind-break considerably reduces the number of parts required. This considerably reduces the production outlay for erecting a weatherproof structure according to the invention, the appearance of the weatherproof structure being improved at the same time.
However, a construction of mutual overlapping of adjacent panels would also be conceivable, and there is likewise no possibility of any direct draughts into the interior of the structure in the case of open interspaces.
The support is advantageously designed such that the distances of each panel from a plane which runs through the center point of the supporting tube and is parallel to the panel are essentially equal. This considerably improves the appearance of the structure.
Furthermore, the support is preferably designed such
Evenson, McKeown, Edwards & Lenahan P.L.L.C.
Friedman Carl D.
Krauss Innovation Ltd.
Syres Christy M.
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