Device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors, made up of a rear plate (3) on which a rolling element (2) is supported which is configured to enable the movement of the securing device (1) along a profile (F) of a sliding door (P); and a first front plate (4) and a second front plate (5) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, defining an intermediate mortise (7) for securing a pane of glass (H). Said securing device (1) comprises a third front plate (6) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, arranged between the first front plate (4) and the second front plate (5).

Claims

1. A device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors comprising: a rear plate made of a single part on which a rolling element is supported which is configured to enable the movement of the securing device along a profile (F) of a sliding door (P); a first front plate and a second front plate facing the rear plate and able to be coupled to it, defining an intermediate mortise for securing a pane of glass (H); and a third front plate facing the rear plate and able to be coupled to it, arranged between the first front plate and the second front plate.

2. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the rolling element comprises an eccentric shaft in order to enable the height said rolling element to be adjusted with respect to the device.

3. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 2, wherein the rear plate comprises a supporting hole configured to receive the eccentric shaft of the rolling element through it.

4. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 2, wherein the third front plate comprises a central hole.

5. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 4, wherein the central hole faces the supporting hole of the rear plate in order to receive an adjusting end of the eccentric shaft of the rolling element through it.

6. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 5, wherein the third front plate comprises a fastening hole that opens into the central hole, in order to enable the eccentric shaft of the rolling element to be fastened by means of a fastening screw.

7. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the rear plate comprises: at least one first bushing facing a first hole of the first front plate in order to enable said first front plate to be coupled to the rear plate by using a first screw; and at least one second bushing facing a second hole of the second front plate in order to enable said second front plate to be coupled to the rear plate by using a second screw.

8. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 7, wherein the third front plate comprises at least one joining hole in order to enable said third front plate to be coupled to the rear plate.

9. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 8, wherein the joining hole faces the auxiliary hole of the rear plate in order to enable said third front plate to be coupled to the rear plate by using a third screw.

10. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the rear plate comprises at least one auxiliary hole arranged around the rolling element in order to enable the coupling of the third front plate.

11. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the rear plate comprises an auxiliary slit facing a first slit of the first front plate and a second slit of the second front plate, in order to enable a separator to be inserted between said slits.

12. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the third front plate comprises: a first lateral stop that protrudes perpendicularly with respect to a front face of the third front plate; and a second lateral stop, opposite from the first lateral stop, which protrudes perpendicularly with respect to said front face.

13. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 12, wherein the third front plate comprises: at least one threaded bushing vertically inserted into at least one of the lateral stops; and a safety screw configured to be threaded into the threaded bushing protruding vertically with respect to an upper face of the third front plate in order to ensure the anti-derailment of the pane of glass (H).

14. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the third front plate comprises an upper extension that has a longitudinal recess configured to fit with the rear plate.

15. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the third front plate has a configuration with a substantially inverted “L” shape.

16. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the third front plate is made of plastic material.

17. The device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors according to claim 1, wherein the rear plate, the first front plate and the second front plate are made of metal.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) What follows is a very brief description of a series of drawings that aid in better understanding the invention, and which are expressly related to two embodiments of said invention that are presented by way of non-limiting examples of the same.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a sliding door with the securing device of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the securing device of the present invention, according to a first embodiment.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the securing device of FIG. 2.

(5) FIG. 4 shows a plan view of the securing device of FIG. 2.

(6) FIG. 5 shows an exploded perspective view of the securing device of FIG. 2.

(7) FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the rolling element.

(8) FIG. 7 shows a rear perspective view of the third front plate.

(9) FIG. 8a shows a front elevation view of the third front plate.

(10) FIG. 8b shows a rear elevation view of the third front plate.

(11) FIG. 8c shows a profile view of the third front plate.

(12) FIG. 8d shows a top plan view of the third front plate.

(13) FIG. 8e shows a bottom plan view of the third front plate.

(14) FIG. 9a shows a front elevation view of the securing device, reflecting a first position of the height adjustment of the rolling element with respect to the device, in which the pane of glass moves up with respect to the floor.

(15) FIG. 9b shows a rear elevation view of the securing device of FIG. 9a.

(16) FIG. 10a shows a front elevation view of the securing device, reflecting a second position of the height adjustment of the rolling element with respect to the device, in which the pane of glass is in an intermediate position with respect to the floor.

(17) FIG. 10b shows a rear elevation view of the securing device of FIG. 10a.

(18) FIG. 11a shows a front elevation view of the securing device, reflecting a third position of the height adjustment of the rolling element with respect to the device, in which the pane of glass moves down with respect to the floor.

(19) FIG. 11b shows a rear elevation view of the securing device of FIG. 11a.

(20) FIG. 12 shows a first profile view of the securing device, securing a pane of glass that has a first thickness.

(21) FIG. 13 shows a second profile view of the securing device, securing a pane of glass that has a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

(22) FIG. 14 shows a profile view of the securing device together with the assembly profile.

(23) FIG. 15 shows a partial front view of a sliding door with the securing device of the present invention.

(24) FIG. 16 shows a front perspective view of the securing device of the present invention, according to a second embodiment.

(25) FIG. 17 shows a rear perspective view of the securing device of FIG. 16.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(26) FIG. 1 shows an example of application of the securing device (1) of the present invention in a sliding door (P) comprising a sliding pane of glass (H) and a fixed pane of glass (h). As seen, the sliding pane of glass (H) is suspended from the securing device (1), which is in turn housed in a profile (F), partially illustrated. The securing device (1) is configured to move along the profile (F).

(27) As seen in FIGS. 2-4, the securing device (1) is made up of: a rear plate (3) on which a rolling element (2) is supported which is configured to enable the movement of the securing device (1) along a profile (F) of a sliding door (p); and a first front plate (4) and a second front plate (5) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, defining an intermediate mortise (7) for securing a sliding pane of glass (H).

(28) The securing device (1) comprises a third front plate (6) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, arranged between the first front plate (4) and the second front plate (5).

(29) FIG. 5 shows the different components that make up the securing device (1) of the present invention in greater detail.

(30) As seen, the rolling element (2) comprises an eccentric shaft (21) in order to enable, in collaboration with the third front plate (6), the height of said rolling element (2) to be adjusted with respect to the device (1).

(31) In turn, the rear plate (3) comprises a supporting hole (31) configured to receive the eccentric shaft (21) of the rolling element (2) through it.

(32) Likewise, the rear plate (3) comprises: a first bushing (32) facing a first hole (42) of the first front plate (4) in order to enable said first front plate (4) to be coupled to the rear plate (3) by using a first screw (41); and a second bushing (33) facing a second hole (52) of the second front plate (5) in order to enable said second front plate (5) to be coupled to the rear plate (3) by using a second screw (51).

(33) The rear plate (3) comprises at least two auxiliary holes (34) arranged around the rolling element (2) in order to enable the coupling of the third front plate (6).

(34) Likewise, the rear plate (3) comprises an auxiliary slit (35) facing a first slit (43) of the first front plate (4) and a second slit (53) of the second front plate (5), in order to enable a separator (8) to be inserted between said slits (35, 43, 53). Said separator (8) enables panes of glass with different thicknesses (e.sub.1, e.sub.2) to be used for a specific securing device (1), FIGS. 12 and 13.

(35) For better securing of the pane of glass (H), the rear plate (3) comprises a pressure band (36) that works in collaboration with a first pressure band (44) of the first front plate (4) and with a second pressure band (54) of the second front plate (5), pressing on the upper edge of the pane of glass (H).

(36) The third front plate (6) comprises a central hole (61) facing the supporting hole (31) of the rear plate (3) in order to receive an adjusting end (22) of the eccentric shaft (21) of the rolling element (2) through it. Said adjusting end (22) has a hexagonal shape compatible with a nut driver in order to make it easier for the operator to adjust the height of the pane of glass (H) with respect to the floor. This is achieved by making the eccentric shaft (21) rotate through the adjusting end (22) thereof until it is left in the desired position. Once said adjustment position is reached, the operator has to fasten the eccentric shaft (21) to the third front plate (6). To do so, the third front plate (6) comprises a fastening hole (68) that opens into the central hole (61), and that enables the fastening of the eccentric shaft (21) of the rolling element (2) by means of a fastening screw (69).

(37) The third front plate (6) comprises two joining holes (62), FIG. 7, in order to enable said third front plate (6) to be coupled to the rear plate (3). Said joining holes (62) face the auxiliary holes (34) of the rear plate (3) in order to enable said third front plate (6) to be coupled to the rear plate (3) by using two third screws (63).

(38) The third front plate (6) comprises: a first lateral stop (64) that protrudes perpendicularly with respect to a front face (6f) of the third front plate (6); and a second lateral stop (65), opposite from the first lateral stop (64), which protrudes perpendicularly with respect to said front face (6f).

(39) The third front plate (6) comprises: a threaded bushing (66) vertically inserted into the second lateral stop (65); and a safety screw (67) configured to be threaded into the threaded bushing (66) protruding vertically with respect to an upper face (6s) of the third front plate (6) in order to ensure the anti-derailment of the pane of glass (H), FIG. 14.

(40) FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the rolling element (2) in greater detail. The washer (23) ensures the fastening of the rolling element (2) to the securing device (1). The wheel (24) comprises a perimeter recess (25) configured to rest on a rolling rib (N) of the profile (F) and to move along it, FIG. 14.

(41) FIGS. 7 and 8a-8e show the configuration of the third front plate (6) in greater detail. As seen, in order to ensure a suitable joint that is robust and compact between the rear plate (3) and the third front plate (6), it comprises an upper extension (600) that has a longitudinal recess (601) configured to fit with the auxiliary slit (35) of the rear plate (3), giving rise to a configuration of said third front plate (6) that has a substantially inverted “L” shape, FIG. 8c.

(42) FIGS. 9a and 9b show a first position of the height adjustment of the rolling element (2) with respect to the securing device (1). In this first position, the rolling element (2) is moved towards the lower portion of the securing device (1), such that when the wheel (24) rests on the rolling rib (N) the lower edge of the pane of glass (H) stays farther from the floor.

(43) FIGS. 10a and 10b show a second position of the height adjustment of the rolling element (2) with respect to the securing device (1). In this second position, the rolling element (2) is moved towards an intermediate portion of the securing device (1).

(44) FIGS. 11a and 11b show a third position of the height adjustment of the rolling element (2) with respect to the securing device (1). In this third position, the rolling element (2) is moved towards the upper portion of the securing device (1), such that when the wheel (24) rests on the rolling rib (N) the lower edge of the pane of glass (H) stays closer to the floor.

(45) The pane of glass (H) moves up upon passing from the second position shown in FIGS. 10a and 10b to the first adjustment position shown in FIGS. 9a and 9b. On the other hand, the pane of glass (H) moves down upon passing from the second position shown in FIGS. 10a and 10b to the third adjustment position shown in FIGS. 11a and 11b. This is achieved by actuating the adjusting end (22) in order to make the eccentric shaft (21) of the rolling element (2) rotate.

(46) FIG. 12 shows a first profile view of the securing device (1), securing a pane of glass (H) that has a first thickness (e.sub.1), for example, 8 mm.

(47) FIG. 13 shows a second profile view of the securing device (1), securing a pane of glass (H) that has a second thickness (e.sub.2) greater than the first thickness (e.sub.1), for example, 12 mm. Being able to assemble one pane of glass (H) or another is achieved by changing out the separator element (8) for a larger or smaller one.

(48) FIG. 14 shows a profile view of the securing device (1) together with the assembly profile (F), wherein it is better seen how the safety screw (67) is actuated. Specifically, the safety screw (67) can be adjusted on the threaded bushing (66), making it protrude vertically with the desired measurement. Thus, if the pane of glass (H) swings too far laterally, the upper end of the safety screw (67) butts against the profile (F) in order to stop said swinging.

(49) FIG. 15 shows a partial front view of a sliding door (P) with the securing device (1) of the present invention. As seen, the lateral stops (64, 65) enable the securing device (1) to work in collaboration with other auxiliary elements (E) mounted in the door (P), such as closing and/or retaining shock absorbers. This is achieved by aligning said lateral stops (64, 65) with the corresponding auxiliary elements (E) so that contact is established between them.

(50) FIGS. 16 and 17 show the securing device (1) of the present invention, according to a second embodiment. As seen, the number of first screws (41) and second screws (51) of this securing device (1) is greater than in the first embodiment, it therefore being able to secure heavier panes of glass (H).