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EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION |
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An improved pivot window with at least one auxiliary opening device
Ein verbessertes Drehfenster mit mindestens einer Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen
Une fenêtre pivotante améliorée avec au moins un dispositif auxiliaire d'ouverture
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- Börresen, Bjarne
2860 Söborg (DK)
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Internationalt Patent-Bureau A/S
Rigensgade 11 1316 Copenhagen K 1316 Copenhagen K (DK) |
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References cited: :
EP-A- 0 872 610 FR-A- 2 281 484
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[0001] The invention relates to a window comprising a frame and a sash, said sash being
connected with the frame by means of a hinge device defining a hinge axis of the window,
the frame and the sash each including a first pair of mutually opposite members, and
a second pair of mutually opposite members, said first and second pair of frame members
defining a frame plane, said hinge device connecting a respective frame and sash member
of the second pair of frame and sash members, and a centre line being defined substantially
midway between the one and the other of the members of said first pair, the hinge
device being mounted in such a position that the hinge axis is situated between said
centre line and said one member of said first pair.
[0002] Windows of the pivoting or centre-hung type have found widespread acceptance, especially
as roof windows, inter alia because this kind of window facilitates easy window cleaning,
as the sash comprising the pane can be turned essentially 180° to allow cleaning of
the outside surface of the pane from inside the building. A further advantage of this
type of window is that it can be fully opened to a position where the sash is turned
approximately 90° in which position air inlet is essentially unrestricted. Eventually,
a pivoting window provides for an easy operation, partly due to the position of the
operating means at the top member of the sash, partly because the weight of the sash
is substantially balanced with the hinge axis situated close to the centre line of
the window.
[0003] On the other hand, the opening area restricted by the frame bottom and side members
and the intersection with the sash including the window pane at the hinge axis is,
of course, substantially smaller than in a top-hung window of the same size. This
entails, i.a., that pivoting windows are not or only rarely used when a large opening
area as defined in the above is desired. Such desired applications may e.g. include
the use of the window as an emergency escape or emergency access.
[0004] In the prior art, there are numerous examples of windows in which it has been sought
to combine the advantages of top-hung and pivoting windows.
[0005] FR-A-2581119 as well as EP publications Nos. 679774, 679775, 679776 and 972885 each
discloses a window, in which a sash is carried in an auxiliary frame or a set of arms.
The auxiliary frame or each arm is at one end hingedly connected with the frame top
member and at its other end with the sash. The sash is furthermore connected with
the frame by means of cooperating sliding means. In this manner, the window may serve
as a top-hung window, in which the arms move synchronically with the sash, which is
thus rotated about the hinge connection at the frame top member, or as a tilting window.
However, due to the desired multiple function of the window, the design is rather
elaborate.
[0006] In addition, when turning the sash of such windows in relation to the frame, the
movement takes place entirely on one side of the frame. In the case of the window
described in FR-A-2581119 entirely on the outside of the frame making the handling
difficult. Further, as the handling of the sash entails an active displacement of
its centre of gravity, the handling is heavy leading to an increased risk of injuries
during handling, in particular when the weather is windy.
[0007] With this background it is the object of the present invention to provide a window,
in which the advantages of a top-hung and a pivoting window are combined with respect
to opening area and ease of operation, but which at the same time is of a simple structure
and which may furthermore be produced in a cost-effective manner.
[0008] This object is attained by the provision of a window of the kind mentioned in the
introduction, which is furthermore characterized in that the hinge device comprises
a set of pivot hinges connecting the frame and sash members directly, such that when
the window is open, the two sash members constituting the first pair of sash members
are located one on each side of the frame plane, that it includes at least one auxiliary
opening device, and that one end of said auxiliary opening device is connected with
a frame member, and the other end of said auxiliary opening device is connected with
a corresponding sash member.
[0009] Compared to a traditional pivot window the hinge axis has thus merely been moved
towards one member of the frame and sash, respectively, i.e. towards the top or the
bottom of the window, and thereby a substantially larger opening is obtained. By the
provision of a larger opening, it becomes possible to utilize the window as an emergency
escape. In a traditional pivoting window, this would have required either choosing
a larger model of the window, which is not always feasible or desirable, or a top-hung
window with the disadvantages listed in the
[0010] In a traditional pivot window, the hinge axis is substantially coincident with the
centre line, i.e. midway between the top and bottom frame members. This means that
the weight of the two parts of the sash and pane lying on each side of the hinge axis,
when the window is in its open position, is substantially the same, and the window
will therefore tend to stay in any given position.
[0011] When the hinge axis is moved, this balance is disturbed, and due to gravitational
forces the larger part of the sash and pane will be draw downwards. If the hinge axis
is moved upwards in a traditional pivot window, the window will thus tend to fall
back against the closed position. This can make it difficult to open the window, and
it is particularly disadvantageous, when the window serves as an emergency opening.
However, as the window according to the present invention is provided with an auxiliary
opening device, this effect is counteracted, without the use of counter balance means.
By connecting the ends of the auxiliary opening device to corresponding members of
the sash and the frame, a very uncomplicated and reliable transmission of forces is
obtained. The auxiliary opening device may include at least one pressure medium operated
cylinder with an operating rod. This is a structurally simple and inexpensive opening
device which may be connected with the frame and the sash in a simple manner.
[0012] In an advantageous further development, a handle may be provided for releasing the
movement of the pressure medium operated cylinder.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary openings device comprises two cylinders
arranged one on each side of the window. This constitutes a well balanced construction
and allows the use of two relatively cheap standard type cylinders in stead of e.g.
one more powerful cylinder. Further the use of two smaller cylinders gives the window
a light and symmetrical appearance and may thus be preferable from an aesthetic point
of view. This is particularly the case, when the two cylinders are substantially identical.
In special cases, where a very particular opening pattern is required, the two cylinders
may, however, also be provided to yield different forces and/or have different characteristics.
[0014] Preferably, said at least one cylinder is rotationally connected with one of the
frame members of said second pair, and the operating rod is rotationally connected
with the corresponding sash member.
[0015] In an embodiment, which provides for a particularly inconspicuous design of the window,
the connection between the cylinder and the frame is positioned in a groove in the
frame.
[0016] The cylinder or each cylinder is preferably slidably and rotationally connected with
the frame member. This provides for optimum operability, as the movement of the sash
with respect to the frame is facilitated.
[0017] In order to allow for the sash to be moved outside the range provided by the cylinder
and operating rod, the connection between the cylinder and the frame may be releasable.
[0018] Alternatively, the auxiliary opening device may comprise a spring connected with
the hinge device. This design makes it possible to position the auxiliary opening
device virtually completely disguised.
[0019] Preferably, the hinge axis is positioned in the interval between 1/3 and 2/3 of the
distance between the centre line and said one member of said first pair. This provides
for a good balance between a relatively large opening on the one hand and a satisfactory
operability of the window on the other.
[0020] Preferably, the hinge axis is positioned at approximately 1/4 of the distance between
the centre line and said one member of said first pair. The one and the other member
of said first pair may constitute the top and bottom member, respectively, of the
frame and sash. In an advantageous development of this embodiment, the one end of
the auxiliary opening device is connected with an upper face of the frame side member,
and the other end with a side or lower face of the corresponding sash side member.
[0021] The invention will be described in further detail with reference to the schematic
drawings, in which
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a window according to the invention,
Fig. 2 shows a diagrammatic side view of a window according to the invention,
Fig. 3 shows a side view of an embodiment of the window according to the invention,
Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the frame of a window in an embodiment of the invention,
and
Fig. 5 shows, on a larger scale, a partial view of a further embodiment of the connection
between the auxiliary opening device and the frame of the window according to the
invention
[0022] The window shown in Fig. 1 comprises a frame 1 with a first and a second pair of
mutually opposite frame members. The first pair consists of one member in the form
of a top member 3 and another member in the form of a bottom member 4. The two members
of the second pair constitutes side members 5 and 6, each extending between the top
and bottom members 3 and 4 to form a substantially rectangular frame 1 intended to
be built-in in e.g. an inclined roof (not shown). A sash generally designated 2 is
constructed in a similar manner with a top member 7, a bottom member 8 and side members
9, 10. In the sash 2 a window pane 11 of any type, e.g. an insulating unit, is enchased.
[0023] The sash 2 is connected with the frame 1 by means of a hinge device, which in the
embodiment shown comprises a set of hinges, of which one hinge 12 is shown in Fig.
1, at corresponding side members 5 and 9, and 6 and 10, respectively, of the frame
1 and sash 2. The set of hinges may be designed in any suitable manner, e.g. as disclosed
in Applicant's European patent No. 1038083. The use of a pivot hinge makes it possible
to establish an overlap between the sash and the frame in the closed position of the
window, without the use of elaborate devices such as linkage mechanisms. This is a
particularly important feature in windows installed in a roof. Several other parts
of a traditional pivoting window may be simply transferred to the window according
to the invention, possibly following a slight adaptation. This includes, i.a., some
of the cladding parts that protect the frame and the sash, which are traditionally
formed of wood, from the weather.
[0024] As shown in Fig. 2, the set of hinges 12 define a hinge axis 13 extending substantially
perpendicular to the plane of the Fig. 2. The hinges 12 are positioned between the
top members 3 and 7 of the frame 1 and the sash 2, respectively, and a centre line
14 of the window. The centre line 14 is situated substantially midway between the
top and bottom members 3 and 4 of the frame 1, corresponding in substance to the position
midway between the top and bottom members 7 and 8 of the sash 2. The position of the
hinge axis 13 is chosen in such a way that a suitable balance between ease of operation
of the window and a suitable opening defined by the bottom member 4, the side members
5 and 6, and the intersection of the sash 2 including the pane 11 at the hinge axis
13. Preferably, the distance d between the hinge axis 13 and the centre line 14 of
the window lies in the interval between 1/3 and 2/3 of the distance between the centre
line 14 and the top member 3 of the frame 1.
[0025] In order to bring the window from the closed position to an open position, e.g. a
ventilating prosition, operating means are provided. In the embodiment of Fig. 2,
the operating means comprises a ventilating flap 15 on the sash top member 7. In a
manner that is well known per se, the ventilating flap 15 includes engagement means
for cooperation with engagement means on the frame top member 3.
[0026] As the hinge axis 13 is displaced from the centre line 14, the sash 2 is not balanced
in relation to the frame 1, as is the case in a traditional pivoting window. The force
to be exerted by the user when opening the window according to the invention is thus
larger than in a traditional window. Therefore, as illustrated in Fig. 3, an auxiliary
opening device 120 is provided. Elements having the same or analogous function as
in the Fig. 2 embodiment carry the same reference numerals to which 100 has been added.
The auxiliary opening device 120 includes a pressure medium operated cylinder 124
with an operating rod 123. At 122, the cylinder 124 is rotationally connected with
the frame side member 106, and at 121 the operating rod 123 is rotationally connected
with the sash side member 110. The connection between the operating rod 123 and the
sash may also be positioned on a side face of the sash side member instead of on the
lower face. A corresponding opening device may be provided at the opposite side members
of the frame and sash, the two opening devices preferably but not necessarily having
the same strength and characteristics. If for example aid is particularly needed at
the beginning and the end of the opening movement, but not in the middle, two devices
working primarily at the beginning and the end respectively may be employed.
[0027] The operating means of this embodiment comprises a handle 115 placed on the sash
bottom member 108. By operation of the handle 115 engagement means on the sash bottom
member 108 are engaged and disengaged with corresponding engagement means on the frame
bottom member 104. The cylinder 124 and the operating rod 123 provide a supplementary
torque that helps to rotate the sash 102 with respect to the frame 101. It is also
possible to form the arrangement such that the handle 115 at the same time releases
the movement of the pressure medium operated cylinder and in turn the sash.
[0028] As may be seen more clearly in Fig. 4, the frame member 6, to which the opening device
is attached, is provided with a recess 6a. A similar recess (not clearly visible)
is present in the opposite frame member 5. This allows the opening device to be attached
to the side surface of the frame member as shown in Fig. 4 or to a surface facing
upwards as shown in Fig. 5 without necessitating a gap between the frame and sash.
The cylinder thus moves entirely or partly in the recess during operation of the window.
An advantage thereof is, that the cylinder will be at least partly hidden behind the
frame member when seen from the inside of the building in which the window is installed.
[0029] In the alternative embodiment of Fig. 5, in which elements having the same or analogous
function as in the embodiment of Fig. 3 and 4 carry the same reference numerals to
which 100 has been added, the connection between the cylinder 224 and the frame side
member 206 is releasable. The cylinder 224 is at the end opposite the operating rod
connected with shaft portion 222a and a transverse portion 222b extending substantially
perpendicularly to the shaft portion 222a. The releasable connection may e.g. be carried
out as indicated, by the provision of a fixing 225 mounted in a groove 226 in an upper
side of the frame side member 206. The upper side may be the upper surface of the
frame member or a surface of the recess as shown in Fig. 4 which may in this connection
be regarded as a depressed part of the upper surface. The fixing 225 comprises a track
226 having an entrance portion 227 formed in such a manner that the transverse portion
222b may be inserted and moved along the track 226 to an end portion 228. In this
position, the transverse portion 222b is preferably retained from moving back along
the track 226 in any suitable manner. However, the shaft portion 222a and the cylinder
224 are still able to rotate in order to follow the movement of the sash during opening
and closing of the window. By the releasable connection it is possible to open the
sash beyond an opening angle which is otherwise delimited by the operational length
of the cylinder/operating rod, e.g. in order to bring the sash to a position, in which
the outer side of the window pane may be cleaned.
[0030] In an alternative, not-shown embodiment, the connection between the cylinder of the
auxiliary opening device and the frame member may be slidable and rotational. The
end of the cylinder, or an element connected with the end of the cylinder, may e.g.
be guided in a track having a number of resting positions, and it is possible to move
the end of the cylinder between these positions as it is known per se in many applications.
[0031] It should be noted that the cylinder of the auxiliary opening device might as well
be connected with the sash member and the operating rod with the frame member, just
as the precise position of the auxiliary opening device may vary.
[0032] As a further alternative, the auxiliary opening device may comprise a spring, e.g.
a torsion spring, connected with the hinge device.
[0033] The invention should not be regarded as being limited to the embodiments described
in the above, but various modifications and combinations may be carried out. For instance,
the window may be built-in in a facade, and the sash may be hingedly connected with
the frame with the hinge axis extending in parallel with the side members of the frame
and the sash.
1. A window comprising a frame (1;101) and a sash (2;102), said sash being connected
with the frame by means of a hinge device (12;112) defining a hinge axis (13) of the
window, the frame and the sash each including a first pair (3,4,7,8;103,104,107,108;
206) of mutually opposite members, and a second pair (5,6,9,10;106,110;206) of mutually
opposite members, said first and second pair of frame members defining a frame plane,
said hinge device connecting a respective frame and sash member of the second pair
of frame and sash members, and a centre line (14) being defined substantially midway
between the one and the other of the members of said first pair, the hinge device
being mounted in such a position that the hinge axis (13) is situated between said
centre line (14) and said one member (3,7;103,107) of said first pair, characterized in that the hinge device (12;112) comprises a set of pivot hinges connecting the frame and
sash members directly, such that when the window is open, the two sash members constituting
the first pair of sash members are located one on each side of the frame plane and
that the window includes at least one auxiliary opening device (120), and that one
end (122) of said auxiliary opening device is connected with a frame member (106),
and the other end (121) of said auxiliary opening device is connected with a corresponding
sash member (110).
2. A window as claimed in claim 1, in which one or more of the at least one auxiliary
opening device (120;220) comprises a pressure medium operated cylinder (124;224) with
an operating rod (123).
3. A window as claimed in claim 2, in which a handle (115) is provided for releasing
the movement of the pressure medium operated cylinder (124;224).
4. A window as claimed in claim 2 or 3, in which auxiliary openings device comprises
two cylinders arranged one on each side of the window.
5. A window as claimed in claim 4, in which the two cylinders are substantially identical.
6. A window as claimed in claim 4, in which the two cylinders yield different forces
and/or have different characteristics.
7. A window as claimed any one of the preceding claims, in which the cylinder (124;224)
of the or each auxiliary opening device is rotationally connected (122;222a,222b)
with one of the frame members (106;206) of said second pair, and the corresponding
operating rod is rotationally connected (121) with the corresponding sash member (110).
8. A window as claimed any one of the preceding claims, in which the frame member (6)
whereto the auxiliary opening device is connected is provided with a groove (6a) allowing
the cylinder and/or the operating rod to move during operation of the window.
9. A window as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the cylinder of the
or each auxiliary opening device is slidably and rotationally connected with the frame
member.
10. A window as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the connection between
the auxiliary opening device (220) and the frame (206) is releasable.
11. A window as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one
auxiliary opening device comprises a spring connected with the hinge device.
12. A window as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the hinge axis (13)
is positioned in the interval between 1/3 and 2/3 of the distance (d) between the
centre line (14) and said one member (3,7) of said first pair.
13. A window as claimed in claim 1, in which the hinge axis is positioned at approximately
1/4 of the distance between the centre line and said one member of said first pair.
14. A window as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the one and the other
member of said first pair constitutes the top and bottom member (3,4,7,8), respectively,
of the frame (1) and sash (2).
15. A window as claimed in claim 14, in which the one end of the auxiliary opening device
(120,220) is connected with an upper face of the frame side member, and the other
end with a side or lower face of the corresponding sash side member.
1. Fenster, welches einen Blendrahmen (1;101) und einen Flügelrahmen (2;102) umfasst,
welcher Flügelrahmen mittels einer eine Scharnierachse (13) des Fensters definierenden
Scharniervorrichtung (12; 112) mit dem Blendrahmen verbunden ist, wobei der Blendrahmen
und der Flügelrahmen jeweils ein erstes Paar (3,4,7,8;103,104,107, 108;206) von einander
gegenüberliegenden Elementen und ein zweites Paar (5,6,9,10; 106.110;206) von einander
gegenüberliegenden Elementen umfassen, wobei das erste und zweite Paar von Blendrahmenelementen
eine Blendrahmenebene definieren, wobei die Scharniervorrichtung einen Blendrahmen
bzw. einen Flügelrahmen des zweiten Paares von Blendrahmen- und Flügelrahmenelementen
verbindet, und wobei eine Mittellinie (14) im Wesentlichen auf halbem Wege zwischen
dem einen und dem anderen der Elemente des ersten Paares definiert ist, wobei die
Scharniervorrichtung in einer derartigen Position montiert ist, dass die Scharnierachse
(13) zwischen der genannten Mittellinie (14) und dem genannten einen Element (3,7;103,107)
des genannten ersten Paares angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Scharniervorrichtung (12;112) einen Satz von Pivotscharnieren umfasst, die die
Blendrahmen- und die Flügelrahmenelemente direkt miteinander verbinden, so dass bei
geöffnetem Fenster die beiden Flügelrahmenelemente, die das erste Paar von Flügelrahmenelementen
bilden, an jeweils einer Seite der Blendrahmenebene gelagert sind, und dass das Fenster
mindestens eine Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen (120) umfasst, und dass ein Ende (122)
der genannten Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen mit einem Rahmenstück (106) verbunden ist,
und dass das andere Ende (121) der genannten Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen mit einem
entsprechenden Flügelrahmenelement (110) verbunden ist.
2. Fenster nach Anspruch 1, bei welchem eine oder mehrere der mindestens einen Hilfsvorrichtung
zum Öffnen (120;220) einen druckmittelgesteuerten Zylinder (124;224) mit einer Bedienungsstange
(123) umfasst.
3. Fenster nach Anspruch 2, bei welchem ein Griff (115) zur Freigabe der Bewegung des
druckmittelgesteuerten Zylinders (124;224) vorgesehen ist.
4. Fenster nach den Ansprüchen 2 oder 3, bei welchem die Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen
zwei an jeweils einer Seite des Fensters angeordnete Zylinder umfasst.
5. Fenster nach Anspruch 4, bei welchem die beiden Zylinder im Wesentlichen identisch
sind.
6. Fenster nach Anspruch 4, bei welchem die beiden Zylinder unterschiedliche Kräfte erzeugen
und/oder unterschiedliche Charakteristiken aufweisen.
7. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem der Zylinder (124;224)
der Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen oder jede Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen mit einem der
Blendrahmenelemente (106;206) des genannten zweiten Paares drehbar verbunden (122;
222a,222b) ist, und die entsprechende Bedienungsstange (121) mit dem entsprechenden
Flügelrahmenelement (110) drehbar verbunden ist.
8. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem das mit der Hilfsvorrichtung
zum Öffnen verbundene Blendrahmenelement (6) mit einer Rille (6a) versehen ist, mittels
welcher sich der Zylinder und/oder die Bedienungsstange während der Bedienung des
Fensters bewegen kann.
9. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem der Zylinder der Hilfsvorrichtung
zum Öffnen oder jede Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen mit dem Blendrahmenelement verschiebbar
und drehbar verbunden ist.
10. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem die Verbindung zwischen
der Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen (220) und dem Blendrahmen (206) freigegeben werden
kann.
11. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem die mindestens eine Hilfsvorrichtung
zum Öffnen eine mit der Scharniervorrichtung verbundene Feder umfasst.
12. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem die Scharnierachse (13)
im Bereich zwischen 1/3 und 2/3 des Abstandes (d) zwischen der Mittellinie (14) und
dem genannten einen Element (3,7) des genannten ersten Paares positioniert ist.
13. Fenster nach Anspruch 1, bei welchem die Scharnierachse bei etwa 1/4 des Abstandes
zwischen der Mittellinie und dem genannten einen Element des genannten ersten Paares
positioniert ist.
14. Fenster nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei welchem das eine und das andere
Element des genannten ersten Paares das Kopf- bzw. Bodenelement (3,4,7,8) des Blendrahmens
(1) und des Flügelrahmens (2) bilden.
15. Fenster nach Anspruch 14, bei welchem das eine Ende der Hilfsvorrichtung zum Öffnen
(120,220) mit einer oberen Stirnseite des Seitenelementes des Blendrahmens verbunden
ist, und das andere Ende mit einer seitlichen oder unteren Stirnseite des entsprechenden
Seitenelementes des Flügelrahmens verbunden ist.
1. Fenêtre comprenant un cadre (1;101) et un ouvrant (2;102), ouvrant qui est relié au
cadre au moyen d'un dispositif de charnière (12;112) définissant un axe de charnière
(13) de la fenêtre, le cadre et l'ouvrant comprenant chacun une première paire (3,4,7,8;103,104,107,108;206)
de parties l'une opposée à l'autre, et une deuxième paire (5,6,9,10;106,110;206) de
parties l'une opposée à l'autre, la dite première et deuxième paire de parties de
cadre définissant un plan de cadre, dispositif de charnière qui relie respectivement
une partie du cadre et une partie de l'ouvrant de la deuxième paire de parties de
cadre et d'ouvrant, et une ligne centrale (14) étant définie essentiellement à mi-chemin
entre l'une et l'autre des parties de la dite première paire, dispositif de charnière
qui est monté dans une telle position que l'axe de charnière (13) est placé entre
la dite ligne centrale (14) et l'une dite partie (3,7;103,107) de la dite première
paire, ca- ractérisée en ce que le dispositif de charnière (12;112) comprend un jeu de charnières à pivotement reliant
directement les parties de cadre et d'ouvrant si bien que lorsque la fenêtre est ouverte,
les deux parties d'ouvrant constituant la première paire de parties d'ouvrant sont
disposées l'une et l'autre à chaque côté du plan de cadre, et en ce que la fenêtre
comprend au moins un dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire (120), et en ce que l'un bout
(122) du dit dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire est relié à la partie de cadre (106),
et l'autre bout (122) du dit dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire est relié à une partie
correspondante d'ouvrant (110).
2. Fenêtre selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle un ou plusieurs de l'au moins un dispositif
d'ouverture auxiliaire (120;220) comprend un cylindre à air comprimé (124;224) avec
un levier de commande (123).
3. Fenêtre selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle une poignée (115) est pourvue pour
déclencher le mouvement du cylindre à air comprimé (124;224).
4. Fenêtre selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans laquelle le dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire
comprend deux cylindres disposés l'un et l'autre à chaque côté de la fenêtre.
5. Fenêtre selon la revendication 4, dans laquelle les deux cylindres sont essentiellement
identiques.
6. Fenêtre selon la revendication 4, dans laquelle les deux cylindres appliquent différents
efforts et/ou présentent différentes caractéristiques.
7. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le cylindre
(124;224) du ou de chaque dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire est relié à pivotement
(122;222a,222b) avec l'une des parties de cadre (106;206) de la dite deuxième paire,
et le levier de commande correspondant est relié à pivotement (121) avec la partie
d'ouvrant (110) correspondante.
8. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la partie
de cadre (6) à laquelle le dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire est relié, est pourvue
d'une rainure (6a) permettant le cylindre et/ou le levier de commande de se déplacer
lors de l'opération de la fenêtre.
9. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le cylindre
du ou de chaque dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire est relié de manière glissante et
à pivotement avec la partie de cadre.
10. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la liaison
entre le dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire (220) et le cadre (206) est débrayable.
11. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle l'au
moins un dispositif d'ouverture auxiliaire comprend un ressort relié au dispositif
de charnière.
12. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle l'axe
de charnière (13) est situé dans l'intervalle entre 1/3 et 2/3 de la distance (d)
entre la ligne centrale (14) et l'une dite partie (3, 7) de la dite première paire.
13. Fenêtre selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle l'axe de charnière est situé à environ
1/4 de la distance entre la ligne centrale et l'une dite partie de la dite première
paire.
14. Fenêtre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle l'une
ou l'autre partie de la dite première paire constitue respectivement la partie supérieure
et inférieure (3,4,7,8) du cadre (1) et de l'ouvrant (2).
15. Fenêtre selon la revendication 14, dans laquelle l'un bout du dispositif d'ouverture
auxiliaire (120,220) est relié à une face supérieure de la partie latérale de cadre,
et l'autre bout à une face latérale ou inférieure de la partie latérale correspondante
de l'ouvrant.
