Abstract

A sliding window assembly including a window frame and at least three panes disposed within the window frame in offset vertical planes. The panes are arranged for sliding movement together upwardly within the window frame or together downwardly within the window frame. One or more of the panes can be fixed. The panes have a fully open position and a fully closed position. In the closed position, respective edges of the panes overlap while in the open position, the entire panes overlap. The panes can be connected to a counterweight arrangement by a pulley arrangement, which includes a vertically movable balancing weight that is equal to the weight of the panes, or the panes can be connected together to counterbalance each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 17/00 - Special devices for shifting a plurality of wings operated simultaneously
• E05D 13/00 - Accessories for sliding or lifting wings, e.g. pulleys, safety catches
• E06B 3/44 - Vertically-sliding wings
• E05D 15/18 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane consisting of two or more independent parts movable each in its own guides

Abstract

A sliding window assembly (35) including a window frame and at least two glass panes (38, 39). At least one of the glass panes (38, 39) slides within the frame between an open position and a closed position, wherein one of the edges of each pane overlaps to form overlapping edges (42, 43). First and second rails (44, 45) are connected to the overlapping edges (42, 43) and cooperate to form a seal between them in the closed position. Each rail (44, 45) is formed from a metal component (46) and a plastic component (51) that are formed separate from each other and are assembled in nesting connection. The seal in the overlap between the overlapping edges (42, 43) in the closed position of the panes (38, 39) is formed between the plastic components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45). The metal components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45) are spaced from contact with each other and extend to overlie outwardly facing surfaces of the first and second panes (38, 39).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/00 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening
• E06B 3/44 - Vertically-sliding wings
• E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
• E06B 7/24 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings without separate sealing members, e.g. with labyrinth
• E06B 3/08 - Constructions depending on the use of specified materials
• E06B 3/26 - Compound frames, i.e. one frame within or behind another

Abstract

A sliding window assembly (20) including a sash (22, 23) mounted within a frame (21). The frame (21) includes a pair of spaced apart and parallel frame members (26) and a sash (22, 23) slidably mounted within the frame (21) between the frame members (22, 23) and defining a sash plane. A space S is provided between at least a first of the frame members (26) and a proximate edge of the sash (22, 23). The sash (22, 23) cooperates with a pair of brackets (44) which are slidable with the sash (22, 23) relative to the frame members (26). The brackets (44) are operable to support the weight of the sash (22, 23). A portion of at least one of the brackets (44) is being positioned within the space S between the frame member (26) and the proximate edge of the sash (22, 23) to limit movement of the sash (22, 23) in the plane of the sash (22, 23) between the frame members (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/42 - Sliding wingsDetails of frames with respect to guiding

Abstract

A sliding window, door or the like (10), including at least two panes (23, 24) which extend in a generally vertical plane and at least one of which is movable generally horizontally, a sill (11) including a channel (17) that extends generally horizontally and within which bottom edge portions of each of the at least two panes (23, 24) are received, a dividing member (20) within the channel (17) which extends between the at least two panes (23, 24). The dividing member (20) extends either in contact with or in close facing relationship with the bottom edge portions of the at least two panes (23, 24).

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/46 - Horizontally-sliding wings
• E06B 3/663 - Elements for spacing panes
• E06B 3/64 - Fixing of more than one pane to a frame

Abstract

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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A sliding window assembly (35) including a window frame and at least two
glass panes (38, 39). At least one of the glass panes (38, 39) slides within
the frame
between an open position and a closed position, wherein one of the edges of
each
pane overlaps to form overlapping edges (42, 43). First and second rails (44,
45) are
connected to the overlapping edges (42, 43) and cooperate to form a seal
between
them in the closed position. Each rail (44, 45) is formed from a metal
component (46)
and a plastic component (51) that are formed separate from each other and are
assembled in nesting connection. The seal in the overlap between the
overlapping
edges (42, 43) in the closed position of the panes (38, 39) is formed between
the
plastic components (51) of the first and second rails (44, 45). The metal
components
(51) of the first and second rails (44, 45) are spaced from contact with each
other and
extend to overlie outwardly facing surfaces of the first and second panes (38,
39).
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-05

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/42 - Sliding wingsDetails of frames with respect to guiding
• E06B 3/44 - Vertically-sliding wings
• E06B 3/46 - Horizontally-sliding wings