MECHANISM FOR INFLUENCING THE OPENING AND/OR CLOSING MOVEMENT OF A WING OF A DOOR OR WINDOW

Abstract

A mechanism for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing of a door, a window or the like comprises a sliding arm disposed between the wing and a fixed frame, which is mounted rotatably on one hand on the wing or frame and on the other hand, is guided by a sliding block in a sliding channel disposed on the frame or wing. With this, energy conversion means are assigned to the sliding rail and/or the sliding block, through which the mechanical kinetic energy of the sliding block can be converted to electrical energy, and electrical energy produced in this way can be converted to mechanical energy, in order to supply at least one electrical component with electric current, to generate a braking torque and/or to drive the sliding arm, at least in sections, especially to support the closing and/or opening movement.

Claims

1. A mechanism (10) for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing of a door, a window or the like, with a sliding aim (12) disposed between the wing and a fixed frame, said aim being rotatably mounted the wing or on the frame, and on the other hand by means of a sliding block (14) disposed in a sliding rail (16) wherein the sliding rail (16) and/or the sliding block 14 has means (18) for energy conversion assigned to it, through which the mechanical kinetic energy of the sliding block (14) can be converted into electrical energy and electrical energy generated in this way into mechanical energy, in order especially to supply at least one electrical component (40, 42, 54-62) with electric current, to generate a braking torque and/or to drive the sliding block (14) at least in sections, especially to support the closing and/or opening movement.

2. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the energy conversion means can comprise an electrical generator/motor unit (20) operable as both a generator and a motor as well as a gear drive (22) integrated in the sliding rail (16) and/or in the sliding block (14), over which the sliding block (14) is coupled with the electrical generator/motor unit (20).

3. The mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that the gear drive (22) comprises a traction element (24) movably supported in the sliding rail (16).

4. The mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that the traction element (24) comprises a traction element (24) circulating in the sliding rail (16).

5. The mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that the circulating traction element (24) is guided around deflection elements (26) provided in the area of the two opposite ends of the sliding rail (16).

6. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding block (14) is coupled to a strand of the circulating traction element (24).

7. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical generator/motor unit (20) is coupled to a deflection element (24) supported rotatably in the sliding rail (16) and encircled by the circulating traction element (26).

8. The mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that the electrical generator/motor unit (20) is coupled to the rotatable deflection element (26) over a worm drive (28).

9. The mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that the worm drive (28) comprises a gear wheel or worm gear (30) disposed on the rotatable deflection element (26) and a helical screw (34) provided on an output shaft and/or a drive shaft (32) of the electrical generator/motor unit (20), with which the gear wheel or worm gear (30) engages.

10. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the traction element (24) can especially comprise a toothed belt, a chain, a cable or the like.

11. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that for temporarily storing the electrical energy generated by the energy conversion means (18), an energy storage unit (36) of any desired type and/or a rechargeable electrical energy storage unit (38), for example a capacitor, a battery pack and/or the like is provided.

12. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical generator/motor unit (20) comprises a gear drive motor/generator.

13. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an electronic control unit (40), over which the electrical generator/motor unit (20) and/or at least one other component can be actuated.

14. The mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that the electrical generator/motor unit (20) can be actuated over the electronic control unit (40) to influence the closing and/or opening movement of the wing.

15. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that in the area of its end away from the sliding block (14), the sliding arm (12) is preferably connected irrotatably with a drive shaft of a drive.

16. The mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that the drive can especially comprise a piston interacting with the drive shaft and acted upon in the closing direction by a spring unit.

17. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the gear drive (22) can be designed in such a manner, and/or the electric motor/generator unit (20) can be actuated by the electronic control unit 40 in such a manner that in at least one movement direction of the wing, freewheeling takes place in sections between the sliding block (14) and the energy conversion means (18).

18. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that through corresponding actuation of the electric generator/motor unit (20) via the electronic control unit (40), the drive behavior, especially the closing time characteristics, strengthening of the closing force or the like can be controlled.

Description

[0029] In the following, based on an exemplified embodiment, the invention will be explained in further detail with reference to the drawing; this shows the following:

[0030] FIG. 1 a schematic representation of an exemplified embodiment of a mechanism according to the invention for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing of a door, a window or the like, and

[0031] FIG. 2 a schematic representation of an exemplified embodiment of the electronic control unit of the mechanism according to FIG. 1 with a microcontroller and exemplified components connected with it.

[0032] FIGS. 1 to 2 show schematic representations of an exemplified embodiment of a mechanism 10 according to the invention for influencing the opening and/or closing movement of a wing of a door, a window or the like.

[0033] The mechanism 10 comprises a sliding arm 12 disposed between the wing and a fixed frame, which is rotatably supported on one hand on the wing or on the frame and on the other hand is guided by a sliding block 14 in a sliding rail 16 disposed on the frame or wing. With this, means 18 are assigned to the sliding rail 16 and/or the sliding block 14, through which mechanical kinetic energy of the sliding block 14 can be converted into electrical energy and electrical energy generated in this way into mechanical energy, in order especially to supply at least one electrical component with electric current, to generate a braking torque and/or to drive the sliding block 14 at least in sections, especially to support the closing and/or opening movement.

[0034] The means 18 for energy conversion can especially comprise an electrical generator/motor unit 20 operable as both a generator and a motor as well as a gear drive 22 integrated in the sliding rail 16 and/or in the sliding block 14, over which the sliding block 14 is coupled with the electrical generator/motor unit 20.

[0035] FIG. 1 shows in schematic representation an exemplified embodiment of a mechanism 10 according to the invention, in which the gear drive 22 comprises a traction element 24 movably supported in the sliding rail 16. In the present case this involves, for example, a traction element 24 circulating in the sliding rail 16.

[0036] As is apparent from FIG. 1, the circulating traction element 24 is guided around deflection elements 26 provided in the area of the two opposite ends of the sliding rail 16. In particular, the sliding block 14 can be coupled to a strand of the circulating traction element 24.

[0037] As shown, the electrical generator/motor unit 24 can for example be coupled to a deflection element 42 supported rotatably in the sliding rail 16 and encircled by the circulating traction element 26.

[0038] With this the electrical generator/motor unit 20 can be coupled for example over a worm drive 28 with the rotatable deflection element 26, which in the present case comprises for example a helical screw 34 a gear wheel or worm gear 30 assigned to the rotatable deflection element 26 and an output shaft and/or a drive shaft 32 of the electrical generator/motor unit 20, with which the gear wheel or worm gear 38 engages.

[0039] The traction element 24 can especially comprise a toothed belt, a chain, a cable or the like.

[0040] For temporarily storing the electrical energy generated by the energy conversion means 18, an energy storage unit 36 of any desired type and/or a rechargeable electrical energy storage unit 38, for example a capacitor, a battery pack and/or the like may be provided (see FIG. 2).

[0041] The temporarily stored electrical energy can be used, for example, to drive the generator/motor unit 20 as a motor and to support the opening or closing movement of the wing during its opening or closing. Alternatively or additionally, the temporarily stored electrical energy can also serve for supplying any desired electrical components with electric current.

[0042] The electrical generator/motor unit 20 can for example comprise a gear drive motor/generator. A generator/motor unit of this type comprises a combination of a generator/motor unit that can be operated as both a generator and a motor and a gear drive.

[0043] In addition, a given mechanism 10 can also comprise an electronic control unit 40, over which the electrical generator/motor unit 20 and/or at least one other component can be actuated.

[0044] In this case the electrical generator/motor unit 20 can be actuated over the electronic control unit 40 to influence the closing and/or opening movement of the wing.

[0045] In the area of its end opposite the sliding block 14, the sliding arm 12 is preferably connected irrotatably with a drive shaft of a drive. For example, a drive of this type can comprise a piston interacting with the drive shaft and acted upon by a spring unit in the closing direction.

[0046] The gear drive 22 can be designed in such a manner, and/or the electric motor/generator unit 20 can be actuated by the electronic control unit 40 in such a manner that in at least one movement direction of the wing, freewheeling takes place in sections between the sliding block 14 and the energy conversion means 18.

[0047] Through corresponding actuation of the electric generator/motor unit 20 via the electronic control unit 40, the drive behavior, especially the closing time characteristics, strengthening of the closing force or the like, can be controlled in the desired manner.

[0048] For example, the electronic control unit 40 can comprise at least one microcontroller 42. For example, it can be connected to at least one rotary pulse generator 44, at least one scanner 46, at least one switch 48, at least one sensor 50 and/or the like. (FIG. 2). Here, the respective connection may be wired and/or wireless.

[0049] Alternatively or additionally, the electronic control unit 40 comprises at least one communication interface 52 for wired and/or wireless communication (again see FIG. 2). In this process, for example, the electronic control unit 40 can be connected with at least one scanner provided on a controller or the like, and/or communicate with at least one peripheral unit over a NFC or near-field communication connection and/or a Bluetooth connection and/or the like.

[0050] Through the energy conversion means 18, as the respective electrical components, for example power can be supplied to at least one electronic control unit 40, at least one electrical valve 54 connected to the drive, at least one sensor 56, at least one signal generator 58, at least one optical generator and/or at least one acoustic signal generator, at lease one lighting element 60, an electrical drive unit 62 assigned to the drive and/or the like (again see FIG. 2).

[0051] The design according to the invention enables, using a relatively simple assembly and correspondingly cost-advantageous manufacturing, in particular, easy and versatile control of the opening and/or closing behavior of the mechanism 10. Through the energy conversion means 18 integrated in or assigned to the sliding rail 16, it is possible both to generate energy for powering components and to dissipate energy from the drive or door closer to accomplish electrical damping. The hydraulic components previously required for damping the drive or door closer can be dispensed with. It is now possible, among other things, to control closing time sequences electrically and/or to utilize the energy conversion means 18 as a drive for increasing or strengthening the closing force.

[0052] The respective implementation and execution of the gear drive 22 can be adapted to the respectively existing force relationships. In the gear drive 22, for example, freewheeling is also possible, especially in one direction. The sliding block 14 is slid during opening and/or closing of the wing. During sliding of the sliding block 14, the rotary movement is transferred over the said gear drive 22 to the electrical generator/motor unit 20, which can also be operated as a motor, over this energy conversion unit 18. If the power is transferred over a bypass back into the generator/motor unit 20 operated as a motor, the motor produces a braking torque that is transferred over the gear drive 22, the sliding block 14 and the sliding arm 12 to the piston of the drive, so that the d drive or door closer, for example, can be electrically damped.

[0053] The electrical energy generated by the energy conversion means 18 can also be temporarily stored. Therefore among other things, the temporarily stored electrical energy can also be used to drive the motor and to support the opening and/or closing movement of the wing. For reliable closing of the wing, the closing force can be increased appropriately via the motor.

[0054] With the electrical energy generated via the energy conversion means 18, for example, the electronic control unit 40 or the microcontroller of this unit itself can supply electric components 54 to 62 or consumers such as electrical valves, signal generators, illumination elements and/or the like with power. Pulse generators, scanners and/or the like can supply the electronic control unit 40 or its microcontroller 42 for example with information on the status of the drive or door closer. If the energy conversion means 18 are used for damping, opening, closing, and/or the like of the wing, the electronic control unit 40 or the microcontroller thereof 42 can adjust the motor power appropriately for the needs. Over at least one interface, the electronic control unit 40 or the microcontroller thereof 42 can exchange and/or obtain information and/or instructions with and/or from assigned components.

LIST OF SYMBOLS

[0055] 10 Mechanism [0056] 12 Sliding arm [0057] 14 Sliding block [0058] 16 Sliding rail [0059] 18 Energy conversion means [0060] 20 Generator/motor unit [0061] 22 Gear drive [0062] 24 Traction element [0063] 26 Deflection element [0064] 28 Worm drive [0065] 30 Gear wheel or worm gear [0066] 32 Power take-off and/or drive shaft [0067] 34 Worm [0068] 36 Energy storage unit [0069] 38 Rechargeable energy storage unit [0070] 40 Electronic control unit [0071] 42 Microcontroller [0072] 44 Rotary pulse generator [0073] 46 Scanner [0074] 48 Switch [0075] 50 Sensor [0076] 52 Communication interface [0077] 54 Electric valve [0078] 56 Sensor [0079] 58 Signal generator [0080] 60 Illumination element [0081] 62 Electric drive unit