Global Patent Index - EP 2078814 A2

EP 2078814 A2 20090715 - Removable fixation of a window sash in an opening by ratchet means

Title (en)

Removable fixation of a window sash in an opening by ratchet means

Title (de)

Lösbare Fixierung eines Fensterrahmens in einer Öffnung mittels Ratschenwirkung

Title (fr)

Dispositif de fixation d'un cadre de fenêtre dans une ouverture au moyen d'un méchanisme à cliquet

Publication

EP 2078814 A2 20090715 (EN)

Application

EP 08251326 A 20080404

Priority

GB 0800398 A 20080110

Abstract (en)

A panel fixing system is described for rapid and secure fixing of a panel into a matching aperture simply by a push fit. The fixing system comprises male and female portions 22, 24 which engage each other with a ratchet action so that the panel can be pushed home into the aperture and retained there by the ratchet. A release mechanism is provided whereby the ratchet can be released from one side. A secondary lock out system is provided to secure the panel with respect to the aperture should force be used to overcome the ratchet action.

IPC 8 full level

E06B 1/60 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E06B 1/6053 (2013.01); E06B 1/02 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

AL BA MK RS

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2078814 A2 20090715; EP 2078814 A3 20100310

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 08251326 A 20080404