Disclosed herein is a sill configuration of a framework assembly. The sill configuration includes a shoulder, defining a plug supporting surface. The sill configuration is configured for co-operation with the movable sash configuration and the fixed sash configuration so that while a movable sash configuration and a fixed sash configuration are mounted to the sill configuration: (i) the movable sash configuration is slidable, relative to the sill configuration, and (ii) the movable sash configuration, the fixed sash configuration, and the sill configuration are co-operatively disposed so that a space is defined between the movable sash configuration, the fixed sash configuration, and the sill configuration, and (iii) the plug supporting surface of the shoulder is configured for supporting a plug for disposition within the space. While the framework assembly is mounted within the opening of the building construction, the plug-supporting surface is elevated relative to the base.

The present invention relates to a window (2) or a door, comprising: ⋅(a) a frame or casing; ⋅(b) at least one sash (3) formed of portions of a hollow-chamber profiled element (4); ⋅(c) a planar element (11), which is accommodated in the sash (3), the planar element comprising a functional element (13), the light transmission properties of which can be varied at least in some regions when a voltage is applied; and ⋅(d) a control element (12; 12′), which is designed to control the functional element (11); wherein according to the invention the window or the door is characterized in that the control element (12; 12′) is of a multi-part design and at least one constituent part (12) of the control element (12; 12′) is at least partly accommodated in a hollow chamber (5) of the sash (3). The present invention also relates to a building wall (100) having at least one opening in which a window (2) or door of this type is accommodated.

The present invention relates to a window (2) or a door, comprising: ⋅(a) a frame or casing; ⋅(b) at least one sash (3) formed of portions of a hollow-chamber profiled element (4); ⋅(c) a planar element (11), which is accommodated in the sash (3), the planar element comprising a functional element (13), the light transmission properties of which can be varied at least in some regions when a voltage is applied; and ⋅(d) a control element (12; 12′), which is designed to control the functional element (11); wherein according to the invention the window or the door is characterized in that the control element (12; 12′) is of a multi-part design and at least one constituent part (12) of the control element (12; 12′) is at least partly accommodated in a hollow chamber (5) of the sash (3). The present invention also relates to a building wall (100) having at least one opening in which a window (2) or door of this type is accommodated.

A window assembly includes a polymer (e.g., polyvinyl chloride, vinyl) window frame made and a glass unit carried by the window frame. The window frame includes a pair of jambs and an astragal that extends between and interconnects the pair of jambs. The jambs have a channel or slot sized to receive therethrough one or more end walls of the astragal so that at least a portion of said one or more end walls extend into a hollow cavity in the jambs that is in fluid communication with one or more weep holes of the window assembly. The one or more end walls of the astragal and channel or slot of the jambs define a flow path configured to channel water from the astragal, through the channel or slot in the jambs and into the hollow cavity such that said water exits the hollow cavity and the window assembly via the one or more weep holes.

A window assembly includes a polymer (e.g., polyvinyl chloride, vinyl) window frame made and a glass unit carried by the window frame. The window frame includes a pair of jambs and an astragal that extends between and interconnects the pair of jambs. The jambs have a channel or slot sized to receive therethrough one or more end walls of the astragal so that at least a portion of said one or more end walls extend into a hollow cavity in the jambs that is in fluid communication with one or more weep holes of the window assembly. The one or more end walls of the astragal and channel or slot of the jambs define a flow path configured to channel water from the astragal, through the channel or slot in the jambs and into the hollow cavity such that said water exits the hollow cavity and the window assembly via the one or more weep holes.

Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane. Also disclosed are other smart window functions.

Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments also disclose a robust scaffold assembly utilized to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed to satisfy the kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers the electrochromatic function. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with wireless control or control from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

A fenestration assembly includes a glazing unit includes a pane spacer between exterior and interior panes proximate glazing unit edges. A fenestration frame is coupled around the glazing unit and includes a frame core extending around the glazing unit. The frame core includes a unitary core wall including a composite material that is hollow and extends continuously from a core interior face to a core exterior face. A metal glazing cap is coupled with the frame core. The metal glazing cap having a cap end indirectly engaged with the glazing unit along the interior pane, and the cap end is remote from the pane spacer. Each of the core exterior face, the pane spacer and the metal glazing cap are thermally isolated from each other with the frame core including the unitary core wall.

At least two profiled parts (1) are fixed to profile supports (2) that can be moved relative to each other. The profiled parts (1) are each partially melted at an end joining face (10) with a heating element (5) in a melting step and, after the heating element (5) has been removed, the partially melted joining faces (10) of the profiled parts are pressed against each other in a joining step, until the molten materials brought into contact with each other there cool down and solidify, forming a welded connection. To avoid or reduce occurrence or development of a welding bead, in a separating step that is carried out before the joining step, a mating tool (6, 29) is guided through the melt along the separating edge (9) of the limiting element (3), in order to separate the excess melt (7) that has escaped over the separating edge (9).

At least two profiled parts (1) are fixed to profile supports (2) that can be moved relative to each other. The profiled parts (1) are each partially melted at an end joining face (10) with a heating element (5) in a melting step and, after the heating element (5) has been removed, the partially melted joining faces (10) of the profiled parts are pressed against each other in a joining step, until the molten materials brought into contact with each other there cool down and solidify, forming a welded connection. To avoid or reduce occurrence or development of a welding bead, in a separating step that is carried out before the joining step, a mating tool (6, 29) is guided through the melt along the separating edge (9) of the limiting element (3), in order to separate the excess melt (7) that has escaped over the separating edge (9).