HINGE FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS

Abstract

Described is a hinge for doors or windows comprising: a first fixed body (5) associated with a fixed frame (1) and having a first axis (X1) of fixed articulation and a slot (6) made parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5); a second movable body (7) connected to a movable sash (2); a first lever (8) having a first end articulated to the first fixed body (5) about the first axis (X1) of fixed articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body (7), defining a second axis (X2) of articulation, and an intermediate zone; a second lever (9) having a first end articulated inside the slot (6) of the first fixed body (5) to define a third slidable axis (X3) of articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body (7) defining a fourth axis (X4) of articulation and an intermediate zone; the first (8) and the second (9) levers are articulated to each other in the corresponding intermediate zone to define a fifth axis (X5) of shared articulation; means (10, 11) for adjusting at least one between the first axis (X1) of articulation and the third slidable axis (X3) of articulation along at least a first horizontal axis (XR1) parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5) or a second horizontal axis (XR2) perpendicular to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5); the adjustment means (10) comprising a slide (12) positioned on the first fixed body (1) and having a first constraining portion for the first axis (X1) of articulation and a second portion connected to an adjustment axis (X12), parallel to the first axis (X1) of articulation, using a rotary element (13) configured for moving the slide (12), in both directions and along the first horizontal axis (XR1), in such a way as to vary the distance (D) between the adjustment axis (X12) and the first axis (X1) of articulation along the first horizontal axis (XR1), in both directions.

Claims

1. A hinge for doors or windows comprising a fixed frame (1) and a movable sash (2) formed by section bars having at least one perimeter channel (3); the hinge (4) comprising at least: a first fixed body (5) associated with the fixed frame (1), the first fixed body (5) having a first axis (X1) of fixed articulation and a slot (6) made parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5); a second movable body (7) connected to the movable sash (2); a first lever (8) having a first end articulated to the first fixed body (5) about the first axis (X1) of fixed articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body (7), defining a second axis (X2) of articulation, and an intermediate zone; a second lever (9) having a first end articulated inside the slot (6) of the first fixed body (5) to define a third axis (X3) of slidable articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body (7) defining a fourth axis (X4) of articulation and an intermediate zone; the first (8) and second (9) lever being articulated to each other in the corresponding intermediate zone to define a fifth axis (X5) of shared articulation; means (10, 11) for adjusting at least one between the first axis (X1) of articulation or third axis (X3) of articulation along at least a first horizontal axis (XR1) parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5) or along a second horizontal axis (XR2) perpendicular to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5), characterised in that the adjustment means (10) comprise a slide (12) positioned on the first fixed body (5) and having a first constraining portion for the first axis (X1) of articulation and a second portion connected to an adjustment axis (X12), parallel to the first axis (X1) of articulation, using a rotary element (13) configured for moving the slide (12), in both directions and along the first horizontal axis (XR1), in such a way as to vary the distance between the adjustment axis (X12) and the first axis (X1) of articulation along the first horizontal axis (XR1), in both directions.

2. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the first portion of the slide (12) is equipped with a projecting body (14) slidably coupled in a slot (15) formed on the first fixed body (5); the slot (15) having a length parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5) in such a way as to constrain the movement of the slide (12) exclusively along the first axis (XR1) parallel to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5).

3. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein a further slot (16) is formed on the second portion of the slide (12) with main length (L) transversal to the axis (XC) of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body (5); the rotary element (13) having an eccentric configuration and positioned inside the further slot (16); the rotary element (13) being articulated on the first fixed body (5) to form the adjustment axis (X12) in such a way as to allow, using a relative rotation, variation of the distance between the adjustment axis (X12) and the first axis (X1) of articulation.

4. The hinge according to claim 3, wherein the rotary element (13) with an eccentric configuration comprises an upper head (17) protruding from the further slot (16), an intermediate cylindrical operating body (18), integral with the upper head (17), and in contact with the inner surfaces of the further slot (16) and a lower pin (19) articulated inside a hole (20) of the first fixed body (5) and integral with the intermediate operating body (18) along an axis eccentric relative to the central axis of the intermediate cylindrical operating body (18).

5. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the slide (12) has a projecting body (14) on which there is a seat (21) for housing a cylindrical pin (22) for articulation between the slide (12) and the first lever (8); the pin (22) having a lower retaining head (23) equipped with a portion flattened radially to define a flat surface (24).

6. The hinge according to claim 5, wherein the projecting body (14) has the housing seat (21) comprising two lateral widenings (25) facing each other defining a corresponding guide surface for the flat surface (24) of the pin (22) allowing a movement of inclination of the first lever (8), that is to say, of a first axis (X1) of articulation at a position of the flat surface (24) facing one of the two widenings (25).

7. The hinge according to claim 1, comprising further adjustment means (11) interposed between the first end of the second lever (9) articulated inside the slot (6) of the first fixed body (5) and the first fixed body (5) for adjusting the position of the third axis (X3) of articulation along the second horizontal axis (XR2) perpendicular to the first horizontal axis (XR1), in both directions.

8. The hinge according to claim 7, wherein the further adjustment means (11) comprise a runner (26) slidably mounted inside the slot (6) of the first fixed body (5) and an eccentric unit (27) articulated to the first end of the second lever (9) and, below, rotatably coupled to the runner (26) to define an adjustment axis coinciding with the third axis (X3) of articulation.

9. The hinge according to claim 8, wherein the eccentric unit (27) is configured for adjusting the third axis (X3) of articulation using a relative rotation about the adjustment axis coinciding with the third axis (X3) of articulation which is able to move, in both directions, the end of the second lever (9) along the second horizontal axis (XR2) simultaneously with a corresponding compensation translation of the runner (26) along the slot (6) of the first fixed body (5).

10. The hinge according to claim 8, wherein the eccentric unit (27) comprises an upper cylindrical head (28) of articulation to the first end of the second lever (9) and a lower pin (29), axially eccentric relative to the cylindrical head (28), coupled stably in a seat (30) made on the runner (26).

11. The hinge according to claim 8, wherein the runner (26) has an asymmetric shape, in cross section, obtained from a protruding lower side wall (26a), parallel to the extension of the slot (6), forming an undercut for retaining the runner (26) between the first fixed body (5) and the fixed frame (1), and, in the opposite side, a flat wall (26b) tapered downwardly towards the centre of the runner (26) which is capable of allowing a movement of inclination of the second lever (9) that is, of the third axis (X3) of articulation, when required.

12. The hinge according to claim 1, comprising a connecting rod (31) having a first end and a second end; the connecting rod (31) being interposed and articulated, at its first end to the second end of the second lever (9) and, at its second end, to the second movable body (2).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0040] This and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred, non-limiting example embodiment of it, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view, with some parts cut away to better illustrate others, of a hinge for doors or windows, according to this invention, applied to a fixed frame and movable sash, in an open operating configuration of the sash;

[0042] FIGS. 2 to 4 illustrate perspective views from above of a detail A of the hinge of FIG. 1 showing means of adjusting the hinge in three different operating configurations;

[0043] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view from below of the detail A of the hinge of FIG. 1;

[0044] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective plan view from above of the detail A of the hinge of FIG. 1;

[0045] FIG. 7 illustrates a cross section through line VII-VII of FIG. 6;

[0046] FIG. 8 illustrates a cross section through line VIII-VIII of FIG. 6;

[0047] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of an eccentric rotary element forming part of means for adjusting the hinge of the previous drawings;

[0048] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view, with some parts cut away to better illustrate others, of the hinge for doors or windows of FIG. 1 in a closed operating configuration of the sash;

[0049] FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate perspective exploded views from above and below, respectively, of the adjustment means of FIGS. 2 to 4;

[0050] FIG. 13 illustrates an exploded view, with some parts cut away in order to better illustrate others, of a detail B referred to FIG. 1;

[0051] FIG. 13a illustrates a perspective view of a component relative to FIG. 13, that is, a runner;

[0052] FIG. 14 illustrates a plan view from above of the detail B referred to FIG. 1 in a first operating configuration;

[0053] FIG. 15 illustrates a cross section through line XV-XV of FIG. 14;

[0054] FIG. 16 illustrates a plan view from above of the detail B referred to FIG. 1 in a second operating configuration;

[0055] FIG. 17 illustrates a cross section through line XVII-XVII of FIG. 16;

[0056] FIG. 18 illustrates a front view, with some parts cut away, of the detail B.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0057] With reference to the accompanying drawings, in particular with reference to FIG. 1, the numeral 4 denotes a hinge for doors or windows.

[0058] More specifically, the hinge 4 according to this invention is of the “concealed” type, that is, a hinge which, with the door or window mounted, is not visible on the front of the closed door or window, whilst it is only partly visible with the door or window open.

[0059] It should be noted that this type of hinge 4 may be used for doors or windows with traditional, turning opening action, or a tilt and turn, without thereby limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0060] This hinge 4 is applied to doors or windows comprising a fixed frame 1 and a movable sash 2 formed by section bars having at least one perimeter channel 3.

[0061] The fixed frame 1 and the movable sash are only illustrated schematically and partly in the accompanying drawings.

[0062] The hinge 4 comprises (see FIGS. 1 and 10) a first fixed body 5 associated with the fixed frame 1.

[0063] The first fixed body 5 has a first axis X1 of fixed articulation and a slot 6 made parallel to an axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5.

[0064] The hinge 4 comprises a second movable body 7 connected to the movable sash 2.

[0065] Moreover, the hinge 4 comprises a first lever 8 having a first end articulated to the first fixed body 5 about the first axis X1 of fixed articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body 7, defining a second axis X2 of articulation, and an intermediate zone.

[0066] The hinge 4 comprises a second lever 9 having a first end articulated inside the slot 6 of the first fixed body 5 for defining a third slidable axis X3 of articulation, a second end articulated to the second movable body 7 defining a fourth axis X4 of articulation and an intermediate zone.

[0067] The first and second lever 8 and 9 are articulated to each other in the corresponding intermediate zone to define a fifth axis X5 of shared articulation.

[0068] Also, the hinge 4 comprises means 10 or 11 for adjusting at least one between the first axis X1 of articulation or the third axis X3 of articulation along at least a first horizontal axis XR1 parallel to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5 or along a second horizontal axis XR2 perpendicular to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5.

[0069] According to the invention, the adjustment means 10 comprise a slide 12 positioned on the first fixed body 5 and having a first constraining portion for the first axis X1 of articulation and a second portion connected to an adjustment axis X12, parallel to the first axis X1 of articulation, using a rotary element 13 configured for moving the slide 12, in both directions and along the first horizontal axis XR1, in such a way as to vary the distance between the adjustment axis X12 and the first axis X1 of articulation along the first horizontal axis XR1, in both directions.

[0070] It should be noted that these adjustment means 10 operate on the first axis X1 of fixed articulation and allow a modification of the position of the group of levers 8 and 9 and hence the sash 2 along the first horizontal axis XR1 for adjusting axially, that is, centring the movable sash 2 relative to the fixed frame 1.

[0071] Preferably, the hinge 4 also comprises a connecting rod 31 having a first end and a second end.

[0072] The connecting rod 31 is interposed and articulated, at its first end to the second end of the second lever 9 and, at its second end, to the second movable body 2.

[0073] It should be noted that the fourth axis X4 of articulation is defined between the second movable body 7 and the second end of the connecting rod 31.

[0074] The articulation between the first end of the connecting rod 31 and the end of the second lever 9 define a sixth axis X6 of articulation.

[0075] Preferably, the first fixed body 5 comprises a flat plate with a mainly longitudinal extension which can be fixed, with fastening means not illustrated, on the upper part of the channel 3 of the fixed frame 1.

[0076] Preferably, the second movable body 7 comprises a corner element associated with a corresponding corner portion (in this case, below) of the sash 2.

[0077] Preferably, the first fixed body 5 has the first axis X1 of articulation (a through hole) made on a relative part distal with respect to a corner portion of the fixed frame 1.

[0078] It should be noted that the first fixed body 5 has the longitudinal slot 6 made on a part close to the corner portion of the fixed frame 1.

[0079] Preferably, the adjustment means 10 have the first portion of the slide 12 equipped with a projecting body 14 slidably coupled in a slot 15 made on the first fixed body 5.

[0080] In light of this, the slot 15 has an extension in length parallel to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5 in such a way as to constrain the movement of the slide 12 exclusively along the first axis XR1 parallel to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5 (see FIGS. 5, 11 and 12).

[0081] Preferably, the slide 12 is positioned (is superposed) on the upper surface of the plate forming the first fixed body 5.

[0082] In light of this, the projecting body 14 of the slide 12 projects towards the bottom, that is, towards the bottom of the channel 3 of the profile forming the fixed frame 1.

[0083] Preferably, a further slot 16 is formed on the second portion of the slide 12, with main length L transversal to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5.

[0084] In light of this, the rotary element 13 has an eccentric configuration and is positioned inside the further slot 16.

[0085] It should be noted that the rotary element 13 is articulated on the first fixed body 5 to form the adjustment axis X12 in such a way as to allow, using a relative rotation, variation of the distance between the adjustment axis X12 and the first axis X1 of articulation.

[0086] In other words, the rotation of the rotary and eccentric element 13 inside the further slot 16 determines a pushing or pulling action on the slide 12 along the first horizontal axis XR1, whilst the adjustment axis X12 defined by the rotary element 13 moves along a direction perpendicular to the axis XR1 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) thanks to the constraints imparted by the shape of the further slot 16 and by coupling of the projecting body 14 in the slot 15.

[0087] Preferably (see FIGS. 6 to 9), the rotary element 13 with an eccentric configuration comprises an upper head 17 protruding from the further slot 16, an intermediate cylindrical operating body 18, integral with the upper head 17, and in contact with the inner surfaces of the further slot 16 and a lower pin 19 articulated inside a hole 20 of the first fixed body 5.

[0088] In light of this, the lower pin 19 is integral with the intermediate operating body 18 along an axis which is eccentric relative to the central axis of the intermediate cylindrical operating body 18.

[0089] The second portion of the slide 12 has the projecting body 14 on which there is a seat 21 for housing a cylindrical pin 22 for stable articulation between the slide 12 and the first lever 8.

[0090] The pin 22 has a lower retaining head 23 equipped with a portion flattened radially to define a flat surface 24.

[0091] In light of this, the projecting body 14 has the seat 21 for housing the pin 22 comprising two lateral widenings 25 facing each other defining a corresponding guide surface for the flat surface 24 of the pin 22 allowing a movement of inclination of the first lever 8, that is to say, of a first axis X1 of articulation at a position of the flat surface 24 facing one of the two widenings 12 (see FIGS. 5, 11 and 12).

[0092] In other words, the pin 22 (associated with the end of the first lever 8) rotates about the first axis X1 of articulation and, in a position of the movable sash 2 close to the fixed frame 1, has the flat surface 24 facing one of the two widenings 25 in such a way as to create a space or “clearance ” inside the seat 21 of the slide 12 which is able to allow an inclination of the pin 22 and, therefore, the first lever 8.

[0093] Preferably, the hinge 4 comprises further adjustment means 11 interposed between the first end of the second lever 9 articulated inside the slot 6 of the first fixed body 5 and the first fixed body 5 for adjusting the position of the third axis X3 of articulation along the second horizontal axis XR2 perpendicular to the first horizontal axis XR1, in both directions (see FIGS. 1 and from 13 to 18).

[0094] In other words, the end of the second lever 9 articulated to the third axis X3 of articulation is used for “compression” adjustment of the movable sash 2 relative to the fixed frame 1.

[0095] More in detail, the adjustment is performed directly on the third axis X3 of articulation.

[0096] Preferably, the further adjustment means 11 comprise a runner 26 slidably mounted inside the slot 6 of the first fixed body 5 (on the lower surface of the plate constituting the first fixed body) and an eccentric unit 27 articulated to the first end of the second lever 9 and, below, rotatably coupled to the runner 26 to define an adjustment axis coinciding with the third axis X3 of articulation.

[0097] Preferably, the eccentric unit 27 being configured for adjusting the third axis X3 of articulation using a relative rotation about the adjustment axis which is able to move, in both directions, the end of the second lever 9 along the second horizontal axis XR2 simultaneously with a corresponding compensation translation of the runner 26 along the slot 6 of the first fixed body 5 (see in particular FIGS. 14 and 16).

[0098] Thanks to this combination of components, the runner 26 keeps the third axis X3 of articulation along the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5 (thanks to the compensation sliding), whilst the second lever 9 (therefore, the movable body 2) may be adjusted along the second axis XR2 for adjusting the fixed frame 1-movable sash 2 compression. Preferably, the eccentric unit 27 comprises an upper cylindrical head 28 of articulation to the first end of the second lever 9 (having a through seat 9a) and a lower pin 29, axially eccentric relative to the cylindrical head 28, coupled stably in a seat 30 made on the runner 26.

[0099] Therefore, the rotation of the head 28 inside the seat 9a creates both a movement of the second lever 9 along the second horizontal axis XR2 combined with the movement of the runner 26 along the slot 6 according to a trajectory parallel to the axis XC of longitudinal extension of the first fixed body 5.

[0100] It should also be noted that the runner 26 has an asymmetric shape, in cross section, obtained from a protruding lower side wall 26a, parallel to the extension of the slot 6, forming an undercut for retaining the runner 26 between the first fixed body 5 and the fixed frame 1.

[0101] On the opposite side of the runner 26 there is a flat wall 26b tapered downwardly towards the centre of the runner 26 which is capable of allowing a movement of inclination of the second lever 9 that is, of the third axis X3 of articulation, when required (see in detail FIGS. 13a and 18).

[0102] The preset aims are achieved with a hinge structure in this way.

[0103] More specifically, the adjustment means located close to or directly on the articulation axes made on the fixed body allow a fast and precise axial and/or compression adjustment of the sash without complicating the movable supporting part of the hinge.

[0104] The separate adjustment units are extremely simple and do not increase the dimensions of the hinge.