Seal of Vertically Movable Facade Components

Abstract

To provide improved sealing of slidable facade components, a hardware (10) for a slidable facade component is provided. The hardware comprises a guide pin arrangement (12) for the slidable facade component with at least two guide pins (18a) for a first side of the slidable facade component and at least two guide pins (18b) for a second side of the slidable facade component opposite the first side. Furthermore, an actuating rod arrangement (14) for transmitting an actuating force is provided with a first actuating rod (20a) for the first side of the slidable facade component and a second actuating rod (20b) for the second side of the slidable facade component. Further provided is an actuating device (16) coupled to the drive rod assembly for transmitting the actuating force to the first and second drive rods with an actuation. The guide pins are each designed as eccentric bearing pins (22) with an eccentrically arranged axis of rotation (24) for rotatable attachment to the slidable facade component and are provided for engagement with a guide groove arrangement (26) arranged in the frame area. The eccentric bearing pins are each coupled to one of the drive rods via a coupling element (28) and are rotatable via a longitudinal movement of the drive rods. With the eccentric bearing pins supported in the guide groove arrangement, the slidable facade component can be moved transversely to the guide direction in order to cause the slidable facade component to be pressed against a fixed frame region transversely to the guide direction.

Claims

1. A hardware (10) for a slidable facade component, the hardware comprising: a guide pin arrangement (12) for the slidable facade component, having at least two guide pins (18a) for a first side of the slidable facade component and at least two guide pins (18b) for a second side of the slidable facade component opposite the first side; an actuating rod arrangement (14) for transmitting an actuating force, comprising a first actuating rod (20a) for the first side of the slidable facade component and a second actuating rod (20b) for the second side of the slidable facade component; an actuating device (16) coupled to the actuating rod arrangement for transmitting the actuating force to the first and second actuating rods with one actuation; wherein the guide pins are each formed as eccentric bearing pins (22) with an eccentrically arranged axis of rotation (24) for rotatable attachment to the slidable facade component and are provided for engagement with a guide groove arrangement (26) arranged in the frame region; wherein the eccentric bearing pins are each coupled to one of the drive rods via a coupling element (28) and are rotatable via a longitudinal movement of the drive rods; and wherein the guide pin arrangement is designed to move the slidable facade component transversely to the guide direction by the eccentric bearing pins supported in the guide groove arrangement, in order to cause the slidable facade component to be pressed against a fixed frame region transversely to the guide direction.

2. Hardware according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member is formed as a releasable connection between the eccentric bearing pin and the drive rod; and wherein the coupling member is couplable to a pin (46) attached to the drive rod.

3. Hardware according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coupling member and the eccentric bearing pin are integrally formed as an adapter attachment (120); wherein the adapter attachment comprises a first portion (126) having a circular outer contour (128) and a second portion (130) having a slot (132) for insertion of a free bolt end; and wherein the adapter attachment includes a bore (134) eccentric to the round outer contour for rotatably attaching the adapter attachment to a frame segment of the slidable facade component.

4. Hardware according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the adapter attachment is made of plastic.

5. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling element and the eccentric bearing pin form a transmission for converting a longitudinal movement of a drive rod extending parallel to the plane of the slidable facade component into a movement of the slidable facade component directed transversely to the plane of the slidable facade component.

6. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling member is a lever (42) projecting from the eccentric bearing pin and having a slot (44) for engagement with a pin attached to the drive rod.

7. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuation comprises a counter-rotating gear, and with the actuation the first drive rod and the second drive rod are movable in the same direction with respect to the slidable component.

8. Hardware according to of one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the eccentric bearing pins is formed with a locking disc (102) having a receptacle (104) for engagement with a locking pin (106) provided on a fixed frame portion; and wherein the receptacle: i) is formed as a continuous slot (114) having two edge segments (116) movable into the region of the locking pin such that movement of the slidable component along the guide groove is blocked; or ii) is formed as an entry slot (108) having an edge segment (110) movable in front of the locking pin such that movement of the slidable component along the guide groove is blocked.

9. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one eccentric bearing pin is provided on each of the first side and the second side with the locking disc having an entry slot; wherein the entry slot with the edge segment on the first side is formed as a mirror image of the entry slot with the edge segment on the second side; and wherein, upon actuation, the first drive rod and the second drive rod are movable in opposite directions with respect to the slidable component.

10. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein there is additionally provided a locking assembly (200) comprising a rotatably mounted rotary latch (202) having a hook (204) at a first end for engaging a locking plate (206) secured to a fixed frame portion, and having a slot (208) at a second end opposite the first end for engaging a bolt (210) secured to the drive rod.

11. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an insert (140) is provided which is configured to engage the guide groove arrangement disposed in the frame region and to couple with the eccentric bearing pin; wherein the insert has a receptacle (142) for the eccentric bearing pin and is formed with at least one outer linear longitudinal edge (144) as an abutment surface in the guide groove arrangement; and wherein the insert is made of plastic.

12. Hardware according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two parallel outer linear longitudinal edges are formed; wherein spring portions (146) are formed on the parallel outer linear longitudinal edges on at least one side, the spring portions resiliently projecting beyond an abutment portion (148) of the longitudinal edges in the direction of the cross-section of the guide groove assembly; wherein the spring portions are projecting in the longitudinal direction of said guide groove arrangement; and wherein a spring force of the spring portions is adjustable to adjust a contact pressure of the lateral cantilevers to produce a braking effect.

13. A handle assembly (150) comprising: a handle (152) rotatably mounted between a first position and a second position through approximately 180°; and an edge contour (154) connected to the handle; wherein the handle is connectable to an actuating rod assembly for transmitting an actuating force for a hardware according to one of the preceding claims; wherein the edge contour has an axially projecting edge transverse to the direction of rotation and is configured to engage a fixed mating member (156) for locking; wherein the axially projecting edge has an elliptical contour in the direction of rotation.

14. A facade system (50) comprising: a fixed opening edge (52) forming a facade opening; at least one slidable component (54) for openably closing the facade opening; at least one hardware (10) according to one of the preceding claims; and a guide groove arrangement (26) having a first guide groove in a first edge region of the opening edge and having a second guide groove in a second edge region of the opening edge opposite the first edge region; wherein the at least one slidable component is provided with the at least one hardware; wherein the slidable component is movably held with the eccentric bearing pins in the first and the second guide groove in a sliding direction; and wherein the slidable component can be pressed against the fixed opening edge by the eccentric bearing pins transversely to the sliding direction.

15. Facade system according to claim 14, wherein at least one handle device of claim 13 is provided; and wherein the at least one handle device is attached to the at least one slidable component and is connected to the at least one hardware to actuate the at least one slidable component.

16. Facade system according to claim 14 or 15, wherein said slidable component is formed as a sliding window and/or a sliding door; and wherein the first and second guide grooves are linear.

17. Facade system according to claim 14, 15 or 16, wherein a sealing arrangement is provided in at least a portion between the slidable component and the fixed edge of the opening; wherein pressing the slidable component against the fixed frame portion effects a sealing of the opening; and wherein said sealing arrangement comprises resilient sealings (38, 37, 62, 74) which are at least partially compressed by said pressing.

18. Facade system according to one of claims 14 to 17, wherein a sealing arrangement is formed at least along the first side and the second side of the slidable component, the sealing arrangement forming with the fixed opening edge a sealing plane which is parallel to the plane of the slidable component.

19. Facade system according to one of claims 14 to 19, wherein the slidable component is a vertically slidable component, wherein the first side is a first vertically extending longitudinal side of the slidable component; and wherein the second side of the slidable component is a second vertically extending longitudinal side of the slidable component; and wherein the first guide groove and the second guide groove extend vertically.

20. Facade system according to one of claims 14 to 19, wherein the sealing arrangement pressable transversely to the plane of the slidable component is provided at least along the lateral edge regions; wherein the sealing arrangement which can be pressed transversely to the plane of the slidable component is provided in an upper edge region; and wherein a sealing is provided in a lower edge region which can be pressed against a lower edge region in the vertical direction.

21. Facade system according to one of claims 14 to 18, wherein the slidable component is a horizontally slidable component, wherein the first side is a horizontally extending lower side of the slidable component; and wherein the second side of the slidable component is a horizontally extending upper side of the slidable component; and wherein the first guide groove and the second guide groove extend horizontally.

22. Facade system according to one of claims 14 to 21, wherein at least one of the eccentric bearing pins has a radially protruding projection (82) on each side thereof; wherein a stop element (84) is formed in the guide groove on one side of the groove, with which stop element the radially projecting projection can be brought into engagement by rotating the eccentric bearing pin; and wherein the eccentric bearing pin can thereby be supported on the stop element to effect a secondary pressing parallel to the guide direction.

23. A method (300) for moving a slidable facade component, comprising the steps of: guiding (302) a slidable component by engaging guide pins formed as eccentric bearing pins in a guide groove arrangement; wherein the slidable component is configured for openably closing a facade opening that is formed by a fixed opening edge; wherein at least two guide pins are provided for a first side of the slidable component and at least two guide pins are provided for a second side of the slidable component opposite to the first side; wherein the guide groove arrangement comprises a first guide groove in a first edge region of the opening edge and a second guide groove in a second edge region of the opening edge opposite the first edge region; and wherein the eccentric bearing pins are each rotatably mounted to the slidable component with an eccentrically disposed axis of rotation and are engaging with one of the guide grooves; actuating (304) an actuator coupled to drive rods; wherein actuation of the actuator causes longitudinal movement of the drive rods; wherein the eccentric bearing pins are coupled to the drive rods via coupling elements and the longitudinal movement of the drive rods causes rotation of the eccentric bearing pins; rotating (306) the eccentric bearing pins within the guide groove by the actuation of the actuation device; and thereby pressing (308) the slidable component against a fixed frame portion transverse to the guide direction and moving the slidable component transverse to the guide direction.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0104] In the following, examples of embodiments of the invention are described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0105] FIG. 1 shows an example of a hardware for a slidable facade component in connection with a vertical sliding window in a vertical section.

[0106] FIG. 2 shows an example of a slidable facade component in a schematic view.

[0107] FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C show the example from FIG. 1 in three different positions.

[0108] FIG. 4 shows another example of a hardware for a slidable facade component in connection with a vertical sliding window in a horizontal section (top), a side view (middle) and a vertical section (bottom).

[0109] FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C show the example from FIG. 4 in three different positions.

[0110] FIG. 6 shows an example of a hardware for a slidable facade component with a locking disc in a side view for a left side of the slidable facade component (left) and a right side of the slidable facade component (right); in the center, the locking is shown referring to the right side.

[0111] FIG. 7 shows another example of a locking disc in a side schematic view.

[0112] FIG. 8 shows another example of a locking disc.

[0113] FIG. 9 shows an example of a closure arrangement in a top view (top) and a vertical section (bottom).

[0114] FIG. 10 shows an example of a method for moving a movable facade component.

[0115] FIG. 11a, FIG. 11b, FIG. 11c and FIG. 11d show an example of an adapter attachment with a coupling element and an eccentric bearing pin.

[0116] FIG. 12a, FIG. 12b, FIG. 12c, FIG. 12d, and FIG. 12e show an example of an insert for engaging the guide groove assembly located in the frame area in conjunction with the adapter attachment of FIGS. 11a-11d.

[0117] FIG. 13a, FIG. 13b and FIG. 13c show an example of a handle device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0118] In FIG. 1, an example of a hardware 10 for a slidable facade component in connection with a vertical sliding window is shown in a vertical section. The hardware 10 has a guide pin arrangement 12 for the slidable facade component. The hardware 10 also has an operating rod arrangement 14 (indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 1) for transmitting an actuating force and an actuating device 16 (see FIG. 4).

[0119] The design of the slidable component as a sliding window is provided as an option. In another option, the slidable component is a sliding door.

[0120] The guide pin arrangement 12 comprises at least two guide pins 18a for a first side of the slidable facade component and at least two guide pins 18b for a second side of the slidable facade component opposite the first side. The drive rod arrangement 14 comprises at least one first drive rod 20a for the first side of the slidable facade component and a second drive rod 20b for the second side of the slidable facade component.

[0121] The actuating device 16 is coupled to the drive rod assembly 14 to transmit the actuating force to the first and second drive rods 20a, 20b with an actuation. The guide pins 18a, 18b are each formed as eccentric bearing pins 22 having an eccentrically disposed pivot axis 24 for rotatable attachment to the slidable facade component. The guide pins 18a, 18b are provided for engagement with a guide groove arrangement 26 arranged in the frame area (see FIG. 4). The guide groove arrangement has, for example, a guide groove 27. The guide groove 27 is indicated in FIG. 1 by two dashed side walls 25 of the guide groove 27. The eccentric bearing pins 22 are each coupled to one of the drive rods 20a, 20b via a coupling element 28. Due to the coupling element 28, the eccentric bearing pins 22 can be rotated via a longitudinal movement of the driving rods 20a, 20b. The guide pin arrangement 12 is configured to move the slidable facade component transversely to the guide direction by the eccentric bearing pins 22 supported in the guide groove arrangement 26, in order to cause the slidable facade component to be pressed against a fixed frame region transversely to the guide direction.

[0122] The guide groove 27 is provided, for example, on the side of the post frame.

[0123] The eccentric bearing pin 22 is supported on one side of the guide groove. This area forms an inner stop to push the sash outward against a stop.

[0124] The horizontal offset can be approx. 6 mm, for example.

[0125] Optionally shown in FIG. 1 is that the slidable component is a vertically slidable component. The first side is a first vertically extending longitudinal side of the slidable component, and the second side of the slidable component is a second vertically extending longitudinal side of the slidable component. The first guide groove and the second guide groove extend vertically.

[0126] As a further option, FIG. 1 shows that the sealing arrangement, which can be pressed on transversely to the plane of the slidable component, is provided at least along the lateral edge regions. The sealing arrangement that can be pressed on transversely to the plane of the slidable component can optionally also be provided in an upper edge region. As a further option, a sealing is provided in a lower edge region which can be pressed against a lower edge region in the vertical direction.

[0127] As another option, but not shown, it is provided that the slidable component is a horizontally slidable component. The first side is a horizontally extending lower side of the slidable component, and the second side of the slidable component is a horizontally extending upper side of the slidable component. The first guide groove and the second guide groove extend horizontally.

[0128] FIG. 2 schematically shows a view of a vertical sliding window 30 as an example of a slidable facade component, in which a lower sash 32 and an upper sash 34 are provided. At least the lower sash 32 is held vertically slidable. For example, the first side is the left side, and the second side is the right side. Schematically indicated are the two guide pins 18a on the first/left side and the two guide pins 18b on the second/right side.

[0129] The slidable facade component serves to openably close an opening in the building envelope and, in addition to being designed as a window with a translucent, e.g. transparent or translucent filling, can also be designed as an opaque surface, for example.

[0130] The slidable facade component, in particular the frame profiles, and the adjacent fixed frame structure can be made of materials such as wood materials, plastics and metal materials, and composite materials. In other examples, a combination of these materials is provided.

[0131] In FIG. 1, a lower sash frame profile 36 of the upper sash 34 is indicated. The left side of the upper sash in FIG. 1 faces outward and the right side of the upper sash in FIG. 1 faces inward. In FIG. 1, the lower sash 32 is indicated, which is located on the inside of the upper sash and can be moved upward past the upper sash. Counterbalancing mechanisms to compensate for the sash's own weight are provided but are not shown further.

[0132] In FIG. 1, the lower sash 32 is in a first position P1, in which the sash closes the opening but is not yet in its final position. The first position P1 shown in FIG. 1 can also be referred to as the secondary closing position. A sealing 38 provided on the lower sash still has a distance to a fixed frame area 40.

[0133] Another sealing 37 is provided at the top edge, which abuts the other wing.

[0134] As an option, a sealing arrangement is provided at least in a partial area between the slidable component and the fixed edge of the opening. Pressing the slidable component against the fixed frame area causes the opening to be sealed. For example, the sealing arrangement comprises elastic seals which are at least partially compressed by the pressing action.

[0135] In an option, a sealing arrangement is formed along at least the first side and the second side of the slidable component to form a sealing plane with the fixed opening edge that is parallel to the plane of the slidable component.

[0136] By actuating the eccentric bearing pins 22, the sash in FIG. 1 can be moved slightly to the left to press the sealing 38 against the stop. In doing so, the sealing initially rests in a second position P2, and then the elastic sealing is compressed slightly in a third position P3. The third position P3 can also be referred to as the primary closing position.

[0137] As an option, FIG. 1 shows that the guide groove is linear, for example, the first and second guide grooves are linear.

[0138] In FIG. 3A, the first position P1 is shown once again, in which the sash can still be moved vertically.

[0139] FIG. 3B shows the second position P2, in which the sash rests against the sealing but can actually still be moved vertically.

[0140] FIG. 3C shows the third position P3, in which the vane rests against the sealing, compressing it and making it impossible, or at least very difficult, to move it vertically.

[0141] Optionally, the coupling member 28 is shown to include a lever 42 projecting from the eccentric bearing pin 22 and having a slot 44 for engagement with a pin 46 attached to the drive rod 20a. A longitudinal hole 45 indicates the range of motion of the pin 46.

[0142] When the window is operated to close, for example, the drive rod 20a is moved via a handle element. This also moves the bolt 46. From FIG. 3A to FIG. 3B to FIG. 3C, the bolt 46 is moved downward, as indicated by a first arrow 47. This causes the eccentric bearing pin 22 to rotate counterclockwise about the axis of rotation 24, indicated by a first rotational arrow 48. This causes the eccentric bearing pin 22 to extend further to the right.

[0143] FIG. 4 shows another example of a hardware for a slidable facade component in connection with a vertical sliding window in a horizontal section (top), a side view (middle) and a vertical section (bottom).

[0144] In FIG. 4, a facade system 50 is shown as an option that has a fixed opening edge 52 that forms a facade opening. The fixed opening edge 52 is formed, for example, by fixed frame profiles. The facade system 50 comprises at least one slidable component 54 for openably closing the facade opening, for example the lower sash 32 of the vertical sliding window 30. Furthermore, the hardware 10 according to one of the preceding examples is provided. The guide groove arrangement 26 includes a first guide groove 56 in a first edge region of the opening edge 52. The at least one slidable component is provided with the at least one hardware. In addition, a second guide groove (not shown) is provided in a second edge region of the opening rim opposite the first edge region. The slidable component is movably held in a sliding direction by the eccentric bearing pins 22 in the first and second guide grooves. The slidable component can be pressed against the fixed opening edge by the eccentric bearing pins transverse to the sliding direction.

[0145] In the upper part, FIG. 4 shows the fixed opening edge 52 in horizontal section and a side sash profile 58 of the lower sash 32. For example, thermal glazing 60 is provided.

[0146] A lateral sealing 62 is held in a groove 64 on the lateral sash profile 58. A sealing stop 66 for the lateral sealing 62 is formed on the fixed opening edge 52. As a further option, a lateral wind driven rain sealing 68 can also be provided. The lateral sealing 62 can also be referred to as part of a main sealing.

[0147] The sealing stop 66 on the frame can extend outwardly at an angle at the upper portion of the sash to provide a transition of the sealing to the upper sash there.

[0148] The sealing can also be attached in reverse, i.e. to the fixed frame instead of to the slidable component.

[0149] In the middle section, FIG. 4 shows a side view of the eccentric bearing pin 22 with the lever as a coupling element.

[0150] In the lower portion, a vertical section of a lower sash profile 70 of the lower sash 32 is shown in FIG. 4. Also shown is a lower profile segment 72 of the fixed opening edge 52.

[0151] A lower sealing 74 is held in a groove 76 on the lower sash profile 70. On the lower profile segment 72, a profile surface serves as a stop 78 for the lower sealing 74. The lower sealing 74 can also be referred to as part of a main sealing.

[0152] In FIG. 4, a handle 80 for the actuating device 16 is also indicated in the lower part.

[0153] In FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C, the handle 80 is shown separately below the vertical section in the lower part. In FIG. 5A, the handle 80 is shown in a first handle position G1. In FIG. 5B, the handle 80 is shown in a second handle position G2. In FIG. 5C, the handle 80 is shown in a third handle position 31. The first handle position can also be referred to as an open handle position. The second handle position can also be referred to as a sealed handle position or a semi-sealed handle position. The third handle position can also be referred to as a locked and sealed handle position.

[0154] In the first handle position G1, the sash can be moved, for example by lifting or lowering it at the handle 80 itself. In the second handle position G2, the sash is increasingly pressed against the sealing in a direction transverse to the sliding direction. In the third handle position G3, the sash is pressed against the sealing transverse to the sliding direction so that a reliable sealing is provided.

[0155] In an example not shown in further detail, the actuation has a counter-rotating gear. With the counter-rotating gear, the first drive rod and the second drive rod can be moved in the same direction in relation to the movable component during actuation.

[0156] In FIG. 5A, 5B and 5C, the example from FIG. 4 is shown in three different positions. FIG. 5A shows the first position P1, FIG. 5B shows the second position P2 and FIG. 5C shows the third position P3.

[0157] In FIG. 4, as a further option, at least one of the eccentric bearing pins 22 has a radially projecting projection 82 on each side of the slidable component. A stop element 84 is formed in the guide groove 27 on one side of the groove, with which the radially projecting projection 82 can be engaged by rotating the eccentric bearing pin 22. This allows the eccentric bearing pin 22 to bear against the stop element 84 to effect secondary pressing parallel to the guide direction, for example downward.

[0158] This is shown, for example, in FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C. By turning the eccentric bearing pin 22 counterclockwise, the radially projecting projection 82 engages the stop element 84 from below, i.e. rests against it, in order to then press the sash downwards in a vertical direction into the sealing.

[0159] For example, a lowering of approx. 2 mm can take place so that the sealing is in contact, and a further lowering of approx. 1 mm so that the sealing is compressed.

[0160] In the first grip position G1, there is still no contact between the radially projecting projection 82 and the stop element 84. In the second grip position G2, abutting then occurs. In the third grip position G3, the sash is then pressed down so that a reliable sealing is also provided in the lower area.

[0161] If a gearbox without counter-rotation deflection is used for the operation, the rotation of the window handle moves the push rod in the same direction on all sides of the frame; either to the right or to the left, or clockwise or counter-clockwise. To enable locking even with this hardware configuration, an eccentric plate with a locking disc is mounted, for example, next to the lowest sliding bolt mounted on the side of the push rod. This locking disk can provide locking of the sash to the post frame during both upward and downward movement of the push rod. By turning the locking disc to the right or to the left, the locking disc mounted on the sliding sash engages around a locking bolt fixedly mounted on the post frame. The sliding sash can only be moved again after the connection has been released.

[0162] Optionally, at least one of the eccentric bearing pins is formed with a locking mechanism 100. For this purpose, for example, a locking disc 102 is provided having a receptacle 104 for engagement with a locking pin 106 provided on a stationary frame portion.

[0163] In FIG. 6, an example is shown in which the receptacle 104 of the locking disk 102 is formed as an inlet slot 108 with an edge segment 110 that can be moved in front of the locking bolt 106 by rotating the locking disk 102 in such a way that movement of the slidable component along the guide groove is blocked.

[0164] FIG. 6 shows the locking disc 102 in a side view for a left side of the slidable facade component (left) and a right side of the slidable facade component (right); the locking is shown in the center based on the right side.

[0165] For example, a drive pin 111 is provided on a drive rod to rotate the locking disc 102.

[0166] For example, the sash is lowered from above. The locking disc 102, which is rotatably mounted on the sash, is moved from above toward the locking bolt 106, which is attached to a side fixed frame member. For example, the locking bolt 106 is attached to a plate 112. In an embodiment, the locking bolt 106 is attached directly to the frame without the plate 112. The locking bolt 106 dips into the inlet slot 108. By rotating the locking plate 102, for example via one of the driving rods that is present anyway, the edge segment 110 can be rotated in front of the locking bolt 106. The term “forward” as used herein refers to the relative path of movement that the sash can move in relation to the locking pin 106.

[0167] In an option, it is provided that at least one eccentric bearing pin is provided on each of the first and second sides with the locking disc with the inlet slot. The entry slot with the edge segment is formed on the first side as a mirror image of the entry slot with the edge segment on the second side. With the actuation, the first drive rod and the second drive rod can be moved in opposite directions with respect to the slidable component.

[0168] By forming the contour of the inlet slot 108 in a mirrored manner, the rotation of the locking disk 102 can also be “mirrored”. For example, if the drive rod is driven by a gear in only one direction, a downward movement of the drive pin 111 occurs on one side, e.g., the left side, and an upward movement occurs on the other side, e.g., the right side.

[0169] On the left side, downward movement of the drive pin 111 causes the locking disk 102 to rotate counterclockwise.

[0170] On the right side, movement of the drive pin 111 upward causes clockwise rotation of the locking disk 102.

[0171] However, in both cases, the mirrored contour of the locking disc allows positive locking to be achieved by engaging behind the locking pin 106.

[0172] In another option, it is provided that the locking discs are formed identically on both sides and with the actuation, e.g. a handle and a gear, the first driving rod and the second driving rod can be moved in the same directions with respect to the slidable component.

[0173] In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, two further examples of the locking disc 102 are shown in lateral schematic views. The receptacle 104 of the locking disc 102 is formed as a continuous slot 114 with two edge segments 116, which can be moved into the area of the locking pin 106 in such a way that movement of the slidable component along the guide groove is blocked.

[0174] This also allows, for example, additional locking pins 106 to be arranged at intermediate positions over which the locking disc 102 can be moved when in the appropriate rotational position.

[0175] In an example, locking discs open on both sides (top and bottom) are provided. A locking disk open on both sides can also be designed, for example, several times one above the other.

[0176] During the upward or downward movement of the slidable sash, the locking bolt, which is permanently mounted on the post frame, is passed through the locking disk, for example. The locking bolt can be mounted e.g. several times on top of each other on the post frame.

[0177] In a variation, oval locking bolts are provided. The use of oval locking bolts combined with open locking disc can e.g. fix the sash in different positions (use for e.g. gap ventilation). The oval locking bolt can be combined with round locking bolts, for example.

[0178] In FIG. 7, in a first example, the locking pin 106 is formed with a circular cross-section.

[0179] In FIG. 8, in a second example, the locking pin 106 is formed with an elongated cross-section 118. This allows for better retention of the sash when in the locked position.

[0180] The locking solutions shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are actuated by a handle provided on the sash, for example at the top, bottom or side, and coupled to a gearbox.

[0181] In an example, the locking solutions shown are operated with a co-rotating standard gear unit. In case of the co-rotating standard gear unit, the bolts permanently mounted on the drive rods move in the same direction, for example—in relation to the window sash - clockwise or counterclockwise. The movement is synchronous, for example

[0182] In another example, the locking solutions shown are operated with a counter-rotating gear. In case of the counter-rotating gear unit, the bolts permanently mounted on the drive rods move in a mirrored direction of movement with respect to the two sides (top/bottom or right/left), for example upwards or downwards in case of a lateral arrangement, or to the right or left in case of an arrangement at the top and bottom. The movement is synchronous, for example.

[0183] In FIG. 9, an example of an additional closure arrangement 200 is shown in a top view (top) and a vertical section (bottom). The closure assembly 200 includes a rotatably mounted rotary latch 202 having a hook 204 at a first end for engaging a closure plate 206 secured to a fixed frame portion, and having a slot 208 at a second end opposite the first end for engaging a pin 210 secured to a drive rod 212. The rotatably mounted rotary latch 202 is driven by a drive rod in the same manner as the laterally disposed coupling members 28 and levers 42, respectively. Since the drive rod 212 can be driven by the same handle, a one-handed operation is provided to simultaneously perform the sealing (pressing on the seals) and locking/unlocking functions.

[0184] FIG. 10 shows an example of a method 300 for moving a movable facade component. The method has the following steps.

[0185] In a first step 302, also referred to as step a), a slidable component is guided in a guide groove arrangement by engaging guide pins formed as eccentric bearing pins. The slidable component is configured for openably closing a facade opening formed by a fixed opening edge. At least two guide pins are provided for a first side of the slidable component and at least two guide pins are provided for a second side of the slidable component opposite the first side. The guide groove arrangement has a first guide groove in a first edge region of the opening edge and a second guide groove in a second edge region of the opening edge opposite the first edge region. The eccentric bearing pins are each rotatably mounted on the slidable component with an eccentrically arranged axis of rotation and are in engagement with one of the guide grooves.

[0186] In a second step 304, also referred to as step b), an actuating device coupled to drive rods is actuated. Actuation of the actuating device causes longitudinal movement of the drive rods. The eccentric bearing pins are coupled to the drive rods via coupling elements, and the longitudinal movement of the drive rods causes the eccentric bearing pins to rotate.

[0187] In a third step 306, also referred to as step c), the eccentric bearing pin is rotated within the guide groove by actuation of the actuator.

[0188] In a fourth step 308, also referred to as step d), the slidable component is pressed against a stationary frame region transverse to the guiding direction and the slidable component is moved transverse to the guiding direction.

[0189] The guiding, actuating, turning, pressing as well as moving all take place almost simultaneously, in an example.

[0190] FIG. 11a, FIG. 11b, FIG. 11c, and FIG. 11d show an example of an adapter attachment 120 having a coupling member 122 and an eccentric bearing pin 124.

[0191] The coupling element 122 is formed as a releasable connection between the eccentric bearing pin 124 and the drive rod (not shown). The coupling element 122 can be coupled to a pin attached to the drive rod (see reference numeral 46 in FIG. 1 or FIG. 4).

[0192] Optionally, coupling member 122 and eccentric bearing pin 124 are shown to be integrally formed. The adapter attachment 120 includes a first region 126 having a circular outer contour 128. The adapter attachment 120 also includes a second region 130 having a slot 132 for insertion of a free end of a bolt. The adapter attachment 120 includes a hole 134 eccentric to the round outer contour 128 for rotatably attaching the adapter attachment 120 to a frame segment of the slidable facade component.

[0193] The adapter attachment 120 is made of plastic, for example.

[0194] The coupling element 122 and the eccentric bearing pin 124 form a gear for converting a longitudinal movement of a drive rod extending parallel to the plane of the movable facade component into a movement of the movable facade component directed transversely to the plane of the movable facade component.

[0195] In FIG. 11a, the round outer contour 128 is visible, with the coupling element 122 provided behind it. The bore has, for example, a flare 136 for receiving a screw head.

[0196] FIG. 11b shows the other side with slot 132.

[0197] FIG. 11c shows a similar illustration to FIG. 11a.

[0198] FIG. 12a, FIG. 12b, FIG. 12c, FIG. 12d, and FIG. 12e show an example of an insert 140 for engaging the guide groove arrangement disposed in the frame region and for coupling with the eccentric bearing pin. The insert 140 has a circular receptacle 142 for the eccentric bearing pin 124 and is formed with at least one outer linear longitudinal edge 144 as a contact surface in the guide groove arrangement. The insert 140 is made of plastic, for example

[0199] In the example, two of the parallel outer linear longitudinal edges 144 are shown.

[0200] Spring regions 146 are formed on at least one side of the parallel outer linear longitudinal edges 144, which resiliently project beyond an abutment region 148 of the longitudinal edges 144 in the direction of the cross-section of the guide groove assembly. The spring regions protrude in the longitudinal direction of the guide groove assembly.

[0201] Optionally, it is provided that a spring force of the spring sections can be adjusted to set a contact pressure of the lateral cantilevers for generating a braking effect. FIG. 12 also shows another example of the adapter attachment 120.

[0202] FIG. 12a shows a top view of the insert 140 in a groove 141 with an example of the adapter attachment 120 held in the insert 140.

[0203] In FIG. 12b, the insert 140 is shown in an oblique view.

[0204] In FIG. 12c, the insert 140 is shown in an oblique view with the adapter attachment 120 inserted.

[0205] In FIG. 12d, the insert 140 of FIG. 12b is shown in a different oblique view.

[0206] In FIG. 12e, the insert 140 of FIG. 12b is shown in another oblique view.

[0207] FIG. 13a, FIG. 13b, and FIG. 13c show an example of a handle assembly 150. The handle assembly 150 includes a handle 152 rotatably mounted between a first position and a second position through approximately 180°, and an edge contour 154 connected to the handle 152. A double arrow indicates movement for opening and closing. The handle 152 can be connected to an driving rods arrangement, for transmitting an actuating force for a hardware according to one of the preceding examples. For example, a square 155 protrudes from the bottom surface. The edge contour 152 has an edge projecting axially transverse to the direction of rotation, and is configured to engage a fixed counterpart 156 for locking. The fixed counterpart 156 has a downwardly pointing projection 158, which is engaging behind by the edge contour 152. The axially projecting edge, or edge contour 152, has an elliptical contour in the direction of rotation.

[0208] In FIG. 13a, the handle device 150 is shown in an oblique view from above.

[0209] In FIG. 13b, the handle device 150 is shown in an oblique view from another side.

[0210] In FIG. 13c, the handle device 150 is shown in an oblique view from below.

[0211] In another example, see also FIG. 2, a handle device according to one of the preceding examples is provided. The at least one handle device is attached to the at least one slidable component and connected to the at least one hardware to actuate the at least one slidable component.

[0212] The embodiments described above can be combined in various ways. In particular, aspects of the devices can also be used for the embodiments of the method and vice versa.

[0213] Supplementally, it should be noted that “comprising” does not exclude other elements or steps, and “one” or “a” does not exclude a plurality. It should further be noted that features or steps that have been described with reference to any of the above embodiments can also be used in combination with other features or steps of other embodiments described above. Reference signs in the claims are not to be regarded as a limitation.