DEVICE FOR CLOSING A ROOM OPENING AND METHOD FOR FITTING THE DEVICE

Abstract

A device (1), for closing a room opening (2), comprising a frame (3) and a vertically pivoted casement or leaf (4) having at least one pivot point (5). The vertically pivoted casement or leaf (4) is fixed to the frame (3) at the pivot point so that the vertically pivoted casement or leaf (4) is rotatably relative to the frame (3) in the reveal (7) of the room opening (2). The device (1) comprises a first frame seal (8) to seal between the vertically pivoted casement or leaf (4) and the frame (3). The vertically pivoted casement or leaf (4) has an inside (9), an opposite outside (10) and an end face (11). In a closed position (40) of the vertically pivoted casement or leaf, the first frame seal (8) is arranged running around the end face of the vertically pivoted casement or leaf and is at least partially inflatable.

Claims

1. A device for closing a room opening, comprising at least one frame, which can be arranged in the room opening, at least one swivel window or swivel door having at least one pivot point, at which the swivel window or swivel door is fixed to the frame, so that the swivel window or swivel door is rotatably arranged in relation to the frame in the reveal of the room opening, the device comprising at least a first frame seal, in order to seal between the swivel window or swivel door and the frame, and the swivel window or swivel door having an inside, an opposite outside and an end face, and wherein in a closed position of the swivel window or swivel door the first frame seal is arranged running around the end face of the swivel window, or swivel door or on a mating surface of the frame opposite the end face, and that the first frame seal is at least partially inflatable.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the swivel window or swivel door can be rotated about the pivot point in a first direction from the closed position and in a second direction opposed to the first direction, so that the room opening can be opened.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the pivot point is arranged on the end face and the first all-round frame seal is laterally offset in relation to the pivot point.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first frame seal is arranged in an all-round groove.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the end face comprises a second all-round frame seal laterally offset in relation to the first frame seal.

6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the first and the second frame seals are arranged on opposite sides of the pivot point on the end face.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein a bearing of the pivot point comprises a hollow passage.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the swivel window or swivel door comprises a power supply.

9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least one countersealing face opposite the frame seal, and at least a second countersealing face protruding from the rest of the frame or the rest of the end face in the direction of at least one frame seal.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the swivel window or swivel door comprises a first compressor for inflating the first frame seal.

11. The device according to claim 10, wherein the swivel window or swivel door comprises a trigger, and a compressor control, the trigger being set up to activate the first compressor via the compressor control in order to inflate the first frame seal.

12. The device according to claim 1, wherein the end face has at least one rounded corner, so that at least one of the frame seal can be inflated at a single connection point.

13. A method for fitting a swivel window or swivel door according to claim 1 in a room opening with a frame.

14. The device according to claim 1 wherein the swivel window or the swivel door is a pivoted casement or a pivoted leaf.

15. The device according to claim 1 wherein the swivel window or the swivel door is a vertically pivoted casement or a vertically pivoted leaf.

16. The device according to claim 1 wherein the swivel window or swivel door has two pivot points.

17. The device according to claim 7 wherein the swivel window or swivel door comprises of an electrical lead.

18. The device according to claim 7 wherein the power supply is fed through the hollow passage.

19. The device according to claim 8 wherein the power supply is fed through the hollow passage.

20. The device according to claim 1 wherein the swivel window or swivel door comprises a pushbutton.

21. The device according to claim 1 wherein the end face has four rounded corners.

22. The device according to claim 1 wherein the end face has at least one rounded corner with a radius of at least 5 mm.

Description

[0029] The invention is explained in more detail below, referring to figures, which only represent exemplary embodiments and which schematically show:

[0030] FIG. 1: a schematic representation of a device according to the invention with a frame and a vertically pivoted leaf from outside,

[0031] FIG. 2: a schematic representation of the device in FIG. 1 from the side,

[0032] FIG. 3: a schematic representation of the device in FIG. 1 from above,

[0033] FIG. 4: a sectional view of the device in FIG. 1 along the axis A-A

[0034] FIG. 5: a detailed view of a door gap of the device according to FIG. 1,

[0035] FIG. 6: a detailed view of a corner of the vertically pivoted leaf and of the frame from outside,

[0036] FIG. 7: a detailed view of the corner of the vertically pivoted leaf and of the frame in cross-section, and

[0037] FIG. 8: a detailed view of a pivot bearing of a pivot point of the device according to FIG. 1.

[0038] FIG. 1 shows a device 1 for closing a room opening 2. The room opening 2 may be formed by masonry, which laterally defines the room opening 2. Alternatively, window panes 34 or panels, as shown in FIG. 1, may be arranged next to the device 1 and laterally define the room opening 2. At the bottom the room opening 2 is defined by the floor 43. An upper end of the room opening 2 is defined by a reveal 7. A frame 3 and a vertically pivoted leaf 4 are arranged in the room opening 2. The frame 3 is fixed to the reveal 3 and to the floor 43 and sealed in relation to the window panes 34. A non-transparent vertically pivoted leaf, as a panel with frame or of one-piece construction, is also feasible.

[0039] The vertically pivoted leaf 4 has multiple glazing, a leaf profile 41 receiving the glazing 44. The leaf profile 41 fully encloses the glazing 44. The leaf profile 41 here is assembled from multiple profile parts 42 and is formed from aluminium.

[0040] The vertically pivoted leaf 4 is held at the top at a first pivot point 5 on the reveal 7 and at the bottom at a second pivot point 6 on the floor 43. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 is rotatable about an axis of rotation D, which extends from the first pivot point 5 to the second pivot point 6. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 moreover comprises a handle 37a, by which a user B can open the vertically pivoted leaf 4. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 moreover has rounded corners 21 (see FIG. 6)

[0041] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the device 1 with the frame 3 and the vertically pivoted leaf 4. The user B can use the internal handle 37b to open the vertically pivoted leaf 4 outwards. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 can also be opened inwards, however, by the user B either pulling on the handle 37b or, if another user is entering from outside, by opening the door inwards using the external handle 37a.

[0042] A turning movement of the vertically pivoted leaf 4 is shown in detail in FIG. 3. A closed position 40 is shown in black in FIG. 3. In the closed position 40 the frame 3 and the vertically pivoted leaf 4 close the room opening 2. In turning about the axis of rotation D, the vertically pivoted leaf 4 can assume one of the positions 38 or 39 shown by dashed lines. The user B can then pass through the room opening 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the vertically pivoted leaf 4 is particularly suitable for large room openings 2, that is to say room openings 2 several times the size of a human body, for example. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 is glazed.

[0043] FIG. 4 shows a cross-section along the axis A-A (see FIG. 1). In a central part of the device 1 a bearing 15 (shown by dashed lines) is fitted to the pivot point 5.

[0044] An edge of the vertically pivoted leaf 4 is formed by the leaf profile 41. Here the leaf profile 41 forms a cavity 45, in which working parts can be arranged. For example, bolts 51 (see FIG. 7) for locking the vertically pivoted leaf 4 in the closed position 40 are arranged in the cavity 45. In addition, the cavity 45 has two compressors, which serve for inflating frame seals 8, 13 (see FIG. 5ff). The compressors and their possible positioning are described in EP 2 273 055.

[0045] A door gap 31, which is described in detail in FIG. 5, is located at the sides, adjoining the adjacent windows 34.

[0046] The door gap 31, as shown in FIG. 5, is formed by a distance 30 between an end face 11 of the vertically pivoted leaf 4 and an opposite mating surface 12 of the frame 3. The distance 30 between the frame 3 and the vertically pivoted leaf 4 allows the vertically pivoted leaf 4 to be opened by rotating it about the axis of rotation D. Due to the rotation, however, the gap 30 must be larger than in the case of sliding doors, in order that the vertically pivoted leaf 4 has sufficient space at the end face 11 for the rotation.

[0047] In order to seal the gap 30, the device 1 comprises a first and a second frame seal 8, 13. The first frame seal 8 is arranged in a first groove 26. The frame seal 8 is hose-shaped with a hollow part 32 and a sealing lip 28. The first frame seal 8 is shown in a deflated state, that is to say the vertically pivoted leaf 4 can be opened without the first frame seal 8 rubbing against the frame 3.

[0048] A first countersealing face 18 is arranged opposite the first frame seal 8. The countersealing face 18 protrudes from the rest of the frame 3, in particular the rest of the mating surface 12, in the direction of the end face 11. A distance in the gap between the frame seal 8 and the frame 3 is thereby reduced. Moreover, a central part is inset compared with the countersealing face 18, so that the vertically pivoted leaf 4 can still be easily opening without colliding.

[0049] In addition to the first frame seal 8, the vertically pivoted leaf 4 comprises a second frame seal 13. The second frame seal 13 is arranged in a second groove 27 and comprises a hose 33 and a sealing lip 29. The second frame seal 13 is shown in an inflated state. In the inflated state the sealing lip 29 is in contact with an opposite countersealing face 19. The pressure in the hose 33 presses the sealing lip 29 against the countersealing face 19 and thereby seals off the inside 9 from the outside 10.

[0050] FIG. 6 shows a corner 21 of the device 1 in detail. As can be seen from FIG. 6, the corner 21 is rounded. In the example shown the corner 21 has a rounding of approximately 50 mm (49.5 mm). Rounding the corner means that the hoses 32, 33 of the two frame seals 8, 13 are not kinked. A kink would prevent a uniform distribution of the air pressure in the hoses 32, 33 and would lead to the seal leaking, at least in parts. The frame 3 comprises a matching inverted rounding 52, so that the distance 30 remains constant.

[0051] The view in FIG. 7 shows a cross-section through the corner 21, so that the inside of the cavity 45 is visible. A first compressor 20 is arranged in the cavity 45. Through a line the first compressor 20 inflates the first frame seal 8. The compressor 20 has a compressor control 23, so that it can be activated by a pushbutton. A second compressor (not shown) of identical construction may be fitted elsewhere in the cavity 45. Alternatively, just one compressor 20 could be fitted and could be connected to both frame seals 8, 13 via a Y piece.

[0052] The pushbuttons (not shown) are arranged on the outside 9 and on the inside 10 below the handles 37a and 37b. When a user B operates the handle 37a or 37b, for example closes the doors, the compressor is simultaneously activated and the frame seals 8, 13 are inflated, so that the inside 10 is air and water-tight in relation to the outside 9.

[0053] FIG. 7 moreover shows a bolt 51 with a bolt mounting 50. The vertically pivoted leaf 4 can be securely locked by means of the bolt 51. Further bolts may be distributed along the end face 11.

[0054] The cavity 45 (see FIG. 4) also comprises electrical leads for supplying power to the compressor 20 auf. The electrical leads are introduced into the cavity 45 at the first pivot point 5. A bearing 15, which is arranged on an upper portion of the leaf profile 41 (opposite the reveal 7), encloses a hollow passage 42.

[0055] The passage 42 is shown in detail in FIG. 8. The bearing 15 itself is a ball bearing, which allows a rotation about the vertical axis of rotation D. The lower pivot point 6 also comprises a ball bearing.

[0056] One side of the ball bearing is connected to a first connecting plate 49. The connecting plate 49 can be bolted to the frame 3. The other side of the ball bearing is connected to a second connecting plate 48. The second connecting plate 48 can be bolted to the leaf profile 41.

[0057] A power lead, which serves to supply power to the compressor 20, is arranged in the hollow passage 42. Furthermore, actuators, for the bolt 50, for example, can likewise be supplied with power and control signals can be sent to the compressor 20 and/or to the bolt 51.

[0058] Conversely, information from sensors in the door could be retrieved via lines through the cavity 45 and in the leaf profile 41. Examples of such sensors are temperature sensors, humidity sensors or position sensors. Thus, it could be inquired via an electronic unit, for example, in what state the doors were (open or closed) and the doors closed and/or sealed.

[0059] The hollow passage 42 facilitates a power supply which is easy to maintain, since there are no batteries or accumulators that need replacing.