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Removable handle for windows or doors Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen Poignée détachable pour portes ou fenêtres |
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a removable handle for windows or doors that can be removed from the window or door frame in order to enable the panes to overlap when the window or door is of the sliding type.
[0002] Due to its special configuration, the handle may be removed by pushing a button with a finger, in such a way that the pane adjacent to the handle-bearing pane does not collide with the handle during movement.
[0003] Additionally, in a double pane door or window, the presence of a handle on each pane is not necessary, because with the removable handle of the present invention it is possible to open one of the panes first and then the other.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Handles for windows or doors that are assembled on the window or door frame, thus enabling them to open and close, are well known in the state of the art.
[0005] These include French Patent FR2560271 relating to a universal handle with a zip that raises or lowers two L-shaped brackets that activate the mechanism that blocks or unblocks the aperture of the door or window pane.
[0006] However, when the front handle is used in sliding windows, said handle abuts against the adjacent pane and does not allow said adjacent pane to cross in front of or behind the handle-bearing pane.
[0007] In the case of panes that cannot be disassembled, the adjacent pane cannot be cleaned from the exterior due to the fact that, when the handle-bearing pane is opened, it remains in front of the adjacent pane, thereby blocking the transparent surface to be cleaned.
[0008] Additionally, sliding double pane doors or windows require two handles, one to move each of the panes.
[0009] In like manner, the removable handle prevents the undesired aperture of the door or window by children, elderly or any unauthorized persons.
[0010] In the State of the art are known several removable handles for windows or doors in order to enable the panes to overlap when the window or door is of the sliding type. Some of these examples are disclosed in DE 29605395, GB853801, FR2763354, US3256595, but none of these comprise a push-button attached to a body of a trigger through which an elastic element extends wherein by pressing a button the trigger can be freed from an anchor on the window or door frame, enabling the removal of the frame.
[0011] All of these drawbacks are overcome by the removable handle of the present invention, which allows the sliding door or window panes to overlap, in such a way that a single handle is required to open and close the door or window panes.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention relates to a removable handle for windows or doors that can be removed from the window or door frame in order to enable the panes to overlap when the window or door is of the sliding type.
[0013] The removable handle has a driving lever and push-button attached to a trigger, wherein the push-button, when activated, pushes against the resistance put up by an elastic element attached to the push-button, thereby enabling the movement of the trigger.
[0014] The window or door frame has an anchor which is attached to the rod that activates the window aperture or closure mechanism, said mechanism not being the object of the present invention.
[0015] When the handle is anchored to the window frame, the trigger is retained by said anchor in such a way that, when the button is pushed, the trigger moves, overcoming the resistance of the elastic element and thereby freeing itself from the anchor. By moving the handle away from the frame, said handle is removed.
[0016] In order to replace the handle on the window or door frame, the trigger has to be turned towards the anchor and then pushed against the window or door frame, in such a way that the trigger, at first, transmits the force of contact with the anchor to the elastic element and then, when the elastic element returns to its original state, the trigger is retained by the anchor.
[0017] Additionally, in this way, it is not necessary for each of the panes to have a handle, as with the removable handle of the present invention it is possible to open first one pane and then the other.
[0018] In summary, the invention relates to a removable handle for windows or doors of the type that includes a driving lever to open and close the handle-bearing pane, characterized in that by pushing a button attached to a trigger through which an elastic element extends, a trigger of an anchor on the window or door frame is freed, thereby enabling the removal of the handle.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The present specification is complemented by a set of drawings that represent the preferred embodiment of the invention in an unlimitative way.
Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the removable handle for windows or doors coupled to the base section of the window or door frame.
Figure 2.- Shows a cross-sectional view of the removable handle shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3.- Shows a cross-sectional view of the removable handle after the push-button has been activated.
Figure 4.- Shows a cross-sectional view of the removable handle after it has been replaced on the base section of the window or door frame.
Figure 5.- Shows a perspective view of a sliding double pane window wherein a single handle is required to open and close the panes, in addition to which these may overlap without colliding with the handle.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0020] In accordance with the above, the present invention relates to a removable handle for windows or doors that can be removed from the window or door frame in order to enable the panes to overlap when the window or door is of the sliding type.
[0021] The removable handle consists of a driving lever (1) whereon a push-button (2) has been fitted, attached to the body (3) of a trigger from which said trigger (3.1) protrudes.
[0022] An elastic element (4) extends through the body (3) of the trigger which, in this example of preferred embodiment, consists of a compression spring, while the window or door frame has a base section (5) that includes an anchor (6), responsible for retaining the trigger (3.1) when the handle is coupled to the window or door frame.
[0023] In this way, when the button (2) is pushed to remove the handle, the trigger (3.1) is freed from the anchor (6), thereby enabling its removal. Subsequently, the recovery force of the elastic element (4) enables the push-button (2) to return to its initial position.
[0024] In order to replace the handle on the window or door frame, the driving lever (1) must be directed towards the base section (5) of the window or door frame, in such a way that an inclined protrusion (3.1.1) of the trigger (3.1) comes into contact with another inclined protrusion (6.1) of the anchor (6).
[0025] At that moment, the elastic element (4) offers resistance to the movement of the trigger (3.1), which is prolonged until the inclined protrusion (3.1.1) of the trigger (3.1) surpasses the inclined protrusion (6.1) of the anchor (6), thereby allowing the elastic element (4) to return to its original state while the trigger (3.1) is retained inside the anchor (6).
1. Removable handle for windows or doors of the type that include a driving lever (1)
to open and close a window or door, characterized in that the handle has a push-button (2) attached to the body (3) of a trigger through which
an elastic element (4) extends, by activating a push-button (2) the trigger (3.1)
can be freed from an anchor (6) on the window or door frame, thereby enabling the
removal of the handle.
2. Removable handle for windows or doors, according to Claim 1, characterized in that the elastic element (4) consists of a compression spring.
3. Removable handle for windows or doors, according to Claim 1 and base section, characterized in that the anchor (6) forms part of the base section (5), the base section (5) being suitable
to be located in the window or door frame.
4. Removable handle for windows or doors and base section, according to claim 3, characterized in that the trigger (3.1) is provided with an inclined protrusion (3.1.1) while the anchor
(6) is also provided with another inclined protrusion (6.1)
5. Removable handle for windows or doors and base section, according to Claim 3, characterized in that the base section (5) includes a finger groove (5.1) which is suitable to be used
as a hand hold to move the window or door pane when the handle has been removed.
6. Method of removing a door handle according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, in order to replace the handle on the window or door frame, the driving lever (1)
is directed towards said window or door frame, in such a way that an inclined protrusion
(3.1.1) of the trigger (3.1) comes into contact with another inclined protrusion (6.1)
of the anchor (6), in such a way that the elastic element (4) offers resistance to
the movement of the trigger (3.1), which is prolonged until the inclined protrusion
(3.1.1) of the trigger (3.1) surpasses the inclined protrusion (6.1.) of the anchor
(6), thereby allowing the elastic element (4) to return to its original state while
the trigger (3.1) is retained inside the anchor (6).
1. Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen von der Art, die einen Betätigungshebel (1)
zum Öffnen und Schließen eines Fensters oder einer Tür beinhaltet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Griff einen am Körper (3) eines Auslösers angebrachten Druckknopf (2) aufweist,
durch den sich ein Federelement (4) erstreckt, wobei durch Betätigung eines Druckknopfs
(2) der Auslöser (3.1) von einem Anker (6) am Fenster- oder Türrahmen lösbar ist und
so das Abnehmen des Griffs ermöglicht.
2. Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Federelement (4) aus einer Druckfeder besteht.
3. Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen nach Anspruch 1 und Basisteil, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anker (6) Bestandteil des Basisteils (5) ist, wobei das Basisteil (5) am Fenster-
oder Türrahmen anbringbar ist.
4. Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen und Basisteil nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Auslöser (3.1) mit einem geneigten Vorsprung (3.1.1) versehen ist, während der
Anker (6) mit einem weiteren geneigten Vorsprung (6.1) versehen ist.
5. Abnehmbarer Griff für Fenster oder Türen und Basisteil nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Basisteil (5) eine Fingermulde (5.1) beinhaltet, die bei abgenommenem Griff als
Handhabe zum Bewegen des Fenster- oder Türblatts verwendbar ist.
6. Verfahren zum Abnehmen eines Türgriffs nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zum Wiedereinsetzen des Griffs am Fenster- oder Türrahmen der Betätigungshebel (1)
auf den Fenster- oder Türrahmen ausgerichtet wird, so dass ein geneigter Vorsprung
(3.1.1) des Auslösers (3.1) derart in Anlage mit einem weiteren geneigten Vorsprung
(6.1) des Ankers (6) kommt, dass das Federelement (4) der Bewegung des Auslöselements
(3.1) Widerstand entgegensetzt, der so lange bestehen bleibt, bis sich der geneigte
Vorsprung (3.1.1) des Auslösers (3.1) am geneigten Vorsprung (6.1) des Ankers (6)
vorbei bewegt hat und so dem Federelement (4) die Rückkehr in die Ausgangslage gestattet,
während der Auslöser (3.1) im Anker (6) zurück gehalten wird.
1. Poignée amovible pour fenêtres ou portes du type incluant un levier de commande (1)
pour ouvrir et fermer une fenêtre ou une porte, caractérisée en ce que la poignée a un bouton-poussoir (2) fixé au corps (3) d'une gâchette à travers lequel
s'étend un élément élastique (4), en activant un bouton-poussoir (2) la gâchette (3.1)
peut se libérer d'une pièce d'ancrage (6) sur l'encadrement de fenêtre ou de porte,
en permettant de la sorte l'enlèvement de la poignée.
2. Poignée amovible pour fenêtres ou portes, selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'élément élastique (4) consiste en un ressort de compression.
3. Poignée amovible pour fenêtres ou portes, selon la revendication 1 et section de base,
caractérisée en ce que la pièce d'ancrage (6) fait partie de la section de base (5), la section de base
(5) étant appropriée pour être mise en place dans l'encadrement de fenêtre ou de porte.
4. Poignée amovible pour fenêtres ou portes et section de base, selon la revendication
3, caractérisée en ce que la gâchette (3.1) est pourvue d'une saillie inclinée (3.1.1) en même temps que la
pièce d'ancrage (6) est également pourvue d'une autre saillie inclinée (6.1).
5. Poignée amovible pour fenêtres ou portes et section de base, selon la revendication
3, caractérisée en ce que la section de base (5) inclut une rainure d'insertion de doigt (5.1) qui est appropriée
pour être utilisée comme une manette pour déplacer une vitre de fenêtre ou de porte,
lorsque l'on a enlevé la poignée.
6. Procédé d'enlèvement d'une poignée de porte selon les revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que, pour remettre en place la poignée sur l'encadrement de fenêtre ou de porte, le levier
de commande (1) se dirige vers ledit encadrement de fenêtre ou de porte, de telle
manière qu'une saillie inclinée (3.1.1) de la gâchette (3.1) entre en contact avec
une autre saillie inclinée (6.1) de la pièce d'ancrage (6), de telle manière que l'élément
élastique (4) offre de la résistance au mouvement de la gâchette (3.1), qui se prolonge
jusqu'à ce que la saillie inclinée (3.1.1) de la gâchette dépasse la saillie inclinée
(6.1) de la pièce d'ancrage (6), en permettant de la sorte que l'élément élastique
(4) retourne à son état original pendant que la gâchette (3.1) est retenue à l'intérieur
de la pièce d'ancrage (6).
REFERENCES CITED IN THE DESCRIPTION
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Patent documents cited in the description