Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
Systems and methods for weather sealing fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening of a building structure. The fenestration unit may include a frame having a plurality of frame members defining a perimeter where an intersection point between each frame member of the plurality of frame members defines a plurality of corners and each corner of the plurality of corners defines an intersection angle, and at least one corner seal secured to a first corner of the plurality of corners. The at least one corner seal may include a flange portion and a cut-out area defining a first corner seal angle that generally corresponds to a first intersection angle of the first corner of the fenestration unit.
Providing a coordinated customer support program featuring consumer guidance, consultation, and assistance in the selection, purchase, installation, and use of replacement windows, offered in conjunction with retail partners; Promoting the sale of replacement windows through coordinated marketing programs; Providing consumer information in the field of replacement windows to assist customers in purchasing decisions
Systems and method for shimming fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a shimming assembly coupled to a frame and including a carrier portion and an adjustment portion. The carrier portion may have an upper carrier surface defining at least one pawl extending away from the upper carrier surface and a lower carrier surface having a contact feature configured to be received within a channel of the frame. The adjustment portion may define a plurality of teeth and is configured to slide longitudinally along the carrier portion such that the at least one pawl is configured to slide along the plurality of teeth until a desired level of shimming is reached, at which point the carrier member and the adjustment member are locked in position.
Systems and method for shimming fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a shimming assembly coupled to a frame and including a carrier portion and an adjustment portion. The carrier portion may have an upper carrier surface defining at least one pawl extending away from the upper carrier surface and a lower carrier surface having a contact feature configured to be received within a channel of the frame. The adjustment portion may define a plurality of teeth and is configured to slide longitudinally along the carrier portion such that the at least one pawl is configured to slide along the plurality of teeth until a desired level of shimming is reached, at which point the carrier member and the adjustment member are locked in position.
A fenestration unit fenestration unit includes a frame having a receiver channel. The fenestration unit further includes an installation fin having a pedestal portion and a projecting portion extending from the pedestal portion. The pedestal portion has a cam insert receivable in each of a first undercut and a second undercut of the receiver channel, a clip insert receivable in each of the first undercut and the second undercut, the pedestal portion including a retention catch. The projecting portion has a body and a retention protrusion receivable in the retention catch for securing the projecting portion in an upright position. The installation fin is reversibly couplable to the frame with the projecting portion extending in an interior direction in a first configuration of a prone position and with the projecting portion extending in an exterior direction in a second configuration of the prone position.
E05B 35/00 - Serrures utilisables avec des clés particulières ou plusieurs clés
E06B 1/00 - Structures de cadrage des ouvertures dans les murs, planchers ou plafondsChâssis destinés à être montés rigidement dans de telles ouvertures
E06B 1/60 - Fixation des châssis aux cadrages des ouvertures par des moyens mécaniques, p. ex. par ancrage
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FENESTRATION UNITS WITH SELECTIVE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR INSTALLATION FEATURES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A fenestration unit fenestration unit includes a frame having a receiver channel. The fenestration unit further includes an installation fin having a pedestal portion and a projecting portion extending from the pedestal portion. The pedestal portion has a cam insert receivable in each of a first undercut and a second undercut of the receiver channel, a clip insert receivable in each of the first undercut and the second undercut, the pedestal portion including a retention catch. The projecting portion has a body and a retention protrusion receivable in the retention catch for securing the projecting portion in an upright position. The installation fin is reversibly couplable to the frame with the projecting portion extending in an interior direction in a first configuration of a prone position and with the projecting portion extending in an exterior direction in a second configuration of the prone position.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
A fenestration unit is configured for installation in a rough opening in a structure defined by rough opening framing. The fenestration unit includes a frame including a channel and a first mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket includes a first leg and an interlocking cam coupled to the first leg. The interlocking cam is configured to be received in the channel of the frame, and the interlocking cam is pivotable from an unlocked configuration to a locked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the interlocking cam permits detachment of the first mounting bracket from the frame, and in the locked configuration the interlocking cam secures the first mounting bracket to the frame. The first mounting bracket further includes a second leg coupled to the first leg. The second leg is angularly offset from the first leg and is configured to abut an interior face of the rough opening framing.
E04F 19/02 - BorduresBandes de finition, p. ex. baguettesCorniches pour l'éclairage
E04F 21/00 - Outillage pour travaux de finition des bâtiments
E06B 1/00 - Structures de cadrage des ouvertures dans les murs, planchers ou plafondsChâssis destinés à être montés rigidement dans de telles ouvertures
E06B 1/36 - Chambranles adaptés pour fenêtres uniquement
E06B 1/60 - Fixation des châssis aux cadrages des ouvertures par des moyens mécaniques, p. ex. par ancrage
E06B 1/62 - Calfeutrement ou recouvrement des joints entre les cadrages des ouvertures et les châssis
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FENESTRATION UNIT WITH INSTALLATION FEATURES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a frame having a perimeter including a first jamb, a second jamb, a frame head defining a first channel along a length of the frame head, a lower rail. The fenestration may further include at least one anchoring clip including a first anchoring clip coupled to the perimeter of the frame at the first channel. The first anchoring clip may include a coupling bracket having a first leg and a second leg, and a carrier bracket configured to receive a portion of the first leg, the coupling bracket defining at least one non- penetrating feature configured to be received by the first channel to couple the first anchoring clip to the perimeter of the frame.
E06B 3/263 - Châssis avec des dispositions particulières pour l'isolation
E06B 3/277 - Châssis avec des dispositions particulières pour l'isolation avec des éléments isolants préfabriqués maintenus en place par la dilatation des éléments isolants
E06B 3/42 - Battants coulissantsDétails des châssis eu égard au guidage
17.
FENESTRATION UNIT WITH INSTALLATION FEATURES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a frame having a perimeter including a first jamb, a second jamb, a frame head defining a first channel along a length of the frame head, a lower rail. The fenestration may further include at least one anchoring clip including a first anchoring clip coupled to the perimeter of the frame at the first channel. The first anchoring clip may include a coupling bracket having a first leg and a second leg, and a carrier bracket configured to receive a portion of the first leg, the coupling bracket defining at least one non-penetrating feature configured to be received by the first channel to couple the first anchoring clip to the perimeter of the frame.
A door/window frame structure for making door/window casing such as doors and/or windows intended to be anchored to a supporting wall, said structure comprising at least one metal end element (2) suited to define the external surface (3) of the door/window frame and a substantially straight insulating element (4) suited to promote thermal insulation between the environments respectively located inside and outside with respect to the door/window frame structure. At least one pair of straight metal profile (13) is provided, which have a first end (16) intended to be directly coupled with the insulating element (4); at least one of the profiles of said pair has a second end (19) suited to be directly anchored to the metal end element (2).
A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.
E05D 15/48 - Suspensions pour battants permettant des manœuvres alternées
E05D 15/58 - Suspensions pour battants à mouvements successifs différents à mouvements aussi bien de "va-et-vient" que coulissant
E06B 3/50 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour plusieurs genres de mouvement
E05D 15/06 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan
E05D 15/58 - Suspensions pour battants à mouvements successifs différents à mouvements aussi bien de "va-et-vient" que coulissant
E06B 3/50 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour plusieurs genres de mouvement
21.
INSULATING GLASS UNITS, SPACERS FOR INSULATING GLASS UNITS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING INSULATING GLASS UNITS
Insulating glass units and spacers for securing the glass panes in insulating glass units are disclosed. The spacers may include a first chamber and second chamber formed therein. Particulate filters, gas filters (e.g., activated carbon for removing organics), desiccant bodies, getters (e.g., hydrogen sulfide getters) and combinations thereof may be disposed in the first and/or second chambers.
E06B 3/24 - Châssis simples spécialement adaptés pour un vitrage double
E06B 3/54 - Fixation des vitres ou plaques analogues
E06B 3/56 - Fixation des vitres ou plaques analogues par mastic, ciment ou colles uniquement
E06B 3/64 - Fixation de plus d'une vitre au châssis
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
E05D 15/22 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant verticalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan permettant un mouvement complémentaire
E05D 15/48 - Suspensions pour battants permettant des manœuvres alternées
E05D 15/58 - Suspensions pour battants à mouvements successifs différents à mouvements aussi bien de "va-et-vient" que coulissant
23.
SCREEN EDGE RETENTION AND SCREEN RETHREADING FEATURES FOR A HIDDEN SCREEN ASSEMBLY AND A FENESTRATION ASSEMBLY
A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
E06B 7/22 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets élastiques, p. ex. tubes de caoutchoucDispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets souples, p. ex. en feutre ou en peluche, en bandes de métal souple
E06B 7/23 - Bandes ou tubes de plastique, caoutchouc mousse ou similaire
E06B 9/52 - Dispositifs de protection contre les insectes, p. ex. moustiquairesFenêtres à grillage à d'autres buts
E06B 9/60 - Tambours à ressorts actionnés uniquement par des éléments de fermeture
E06B 9/80 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement
A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.
E06B 3/50 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour plusieurs genres de mouvement
A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.
A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.
E05D 15/06 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan
E05C 17/02 - Dispositifs pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouvertureDispositifs pour limiter l'ouverture des battants ou pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouverture par une pièce mobile disposée entre le battant et le dormantDispositifs de freinage, butées ou tampons combinés avec ces dispositifs par des moyens mécaniques
E06B 3/40 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour un seul genre de mouvement avec un axe de rotation vertical ou horizontal non placé sur le côté de l'ouverture, p. ex. battant à bascule
A sliding and pivoting fenestration unit, such as a sliding door, with screen. Embodiments of the fenestration unit include a locking and height-adjustable pivot rider, a head slide, a screen carrier, and a method of operation.
E05D 15/48 - Suspensions pour battants permettant des manœuvres alternées
E05D 15/58 - Suspensions pour battants à mouvements successifs différents à mouvements aussi bien de "va-et-vient" que coulissant
E06B 3/50 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour plusieurs genres de mouvement
28.
POWERED PIVOTING FENESTRATION UNIT AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Motorized actuators for pivoting fenestration units that include both lock and open/close actuation, are addressed. Such actuators, and associated fenestration systems and methods, may achieve a variety of potential advantages, including egress functionality, ease of operation, active position control, aesthetically pleasing features (e.g., minimal design impact), intuitive controls, and others.
E05F 15/627 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 47/02 - Adaptation des serrures des clenches ou d'éléments de celles-ci pour déplacement du pêne par des moyens électro-magnétiques
non-metal windows, namely, non-metal windows equipped with installation systems; window installation systems, namely, interior installation system for non-metal windows
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening from an interior side of a building or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening from an exterior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the exterior side of the rough opening.
Insulating glass units and spacers for securing the glass panes in insulating glass units are disclosed. The spacers may include a first chamber and second chamber formed therein. Particulate filters, gas filters (e.g., activated carbon for removing organics), desiccant bodies, getters (e.g., hydrogen sulfide getters) and combinations thereof may be disposed in the first and/or second chambers.
A fenestration unit including a fenestration frame having a fenestration frame ventilation cavity, a sliding panel having a sliding panel ventilation cavity defined within the sliding panel frame and an air vent operable to provide fluid communication between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the sliding panel ventilation cavity, a fixed panel including a fixed panel ventilation cavity defined within the fixed panel frame and an air vent operable to provide air flow between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the fixed panel ventilation cavity, an interior seal positioned toward the interior side of the fenestration unit, the interior seal being substantially watertight and airtight when the fenestration unit is in a closed position; and an exterior seal positioned toward the exterior side of the fenestration unit, the exterior seal being substantially watertight when the fenestration unit is in the closed position.
E06B 7/10 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p. ex. à travers des doubles fenêtresAménagement de rosaces de ventilation par structure particulière des éléments de châssis
E06B 7/22 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets élastiques, p. ex. tubes de caoutchoucDispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets souples, p. ex. en feutre ou en peluche, en bandes de métal souple
37.
Slide mechanism for fenestration unit and associated methods
Fenestration units that include slide mechanisms that operate the unit through linear motion. Slide mechanism designs include a handle, a slide member coupled to the handle, and a linear rail along which the slide member is slidably received such that the slide member is operable to slide in a linear motion. The slide member includes an attachment structure for operatively coupling with a drive belt to transfer linear motion through a transfer mechanism to a drive mechanism of the unit. The attachment structure is attached to the drive belt such that a position of the attachment mechanism along the length of the drive belt may be adjusted by a user.
E05F 11/06 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles dans des rainures guides
E05F 11/10 - Mécanismes par lesquels une poignée actionne la barre
E05F 11/16 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot, qui se déplacent dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du pivot du battant
38.
FENESTRATION UNIT INSTALLATION CLIPS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a frame having a perimeter; and at least one anchoring clip including a first anchoring clip. The first anchoring clip may be coupled to the perimeter of the frame and transitionable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The first anchoring clip may include a coupling bracket having a first leg and a second leg and a carrier bracket configured to receive the first leg of the coupling bracket. In the stowed configuration, the second leg projects inwardly away from the perimeter toward the center of the frame, and in the deployed configuration, the second leg projects outwardly from perimeter and away from the center of the frame.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
A lock kit for a fenestration assembly includes a panel stop. The fenestration assembly includes a first panel and a second panel, at least one of the first and second panels being slideable relative the other of the first and second panels. The panel stop is configured to pivotably mount within a recess of a frame member of the first panel and pivot between a first stop position configured to maintain the first and second panels in a fully closed position, a second stop position configured to limit sliding of the first and second panels beyond a preset partially-open position, and a third position substantially within the recess, the third position being configured to not restrict a range of motion of the first and second panels.
E05B 65/08 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour battants coulissants
E05C 3/04 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative sans action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent fixé rigidement au pêne
E05C 7/02 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation spécialement conçus pour deux battants pour battants se tenant l'un derrière l'autre dans la position de fermeture
E05C 17/44 - Dispositifs pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouvertureDispositifs pour limiter l'ouverture des battants ou pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouverture par une pièce mobile disposée entre le battant et le dormantDispositifs de freinage, butées ou tampons combinés avec ces dispositifs par des moyens mécaniques par un dispositif porté par le battant ayant un contact à friction ou similaire avec une surface plate fixe, p. ex. pied rétractable
E05C 17/60 - Dispositifs pour le maintien des battants coulissants en position d'ouverture
E05C 7/00 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation spécialement conçus pour deux battants
41.
Fenestration unit with interior installation features and associated systems and methods
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
A screen assembly for a fenestration unit having a frame and a window sash, the screen assembly including a screen assembly frame having a first side member, a second side member, and an upper member, and a screen housing extending between the first side member and the second side member of the screen assembly, the screen housing having a first housing member and a second housing member, wherein the housing forms a screen retention space between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in a closed position, a screen positioned between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in the closed position, the pleated screen including a first end coupled to the first housing member and a second end coupled to the second housing member, and a catch element extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to the window sash.
A fenestration unit may include a frame, a first panel to selectively allow and limit ingress and egress through an opening defined by the fenestration unit, a second panel, and a screen assembly. The screen assembly may include a pleated screen, a screen frame, and a control member. The pleated screen may include a first lateral end and a second lateral end and may be operable to extend across the opening when the screen assembly is in a deployed configuration and operable to allow ingress and egress through the opening in a stowed configuration. The pleated screen may be substantially flatter in the deployed configuration and may be folded into pleats in the stowed configuration. The screen frame may be coupled to the first lateral end of the pleated screen and may engage with and translate relative to the frame and across the opening. The control member may be coupled to the second lateral end of the pleated screen and may be slidingly engaged with the screen frame.
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
E06B 9/52 - Dispositifs de protection contre les insectes, p. ex. moustiquairesFenêtres à grillage à d'autres buts
44.
Fenestration unit installation clips and associated methods
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a frame having a perimeter; and at least one anchoring clip including a first anchoring clip. The first anchoring clip may be coupled to the perimeter of the frame and transitionable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The first anchoring clip may include a coupling bracket having a first leg and a second leg and a carrier bracket configured to receive the first leg of the coupling bracket. In the stowed configuration, the second leg projects inwardly away from the perimeter toward the center of the frame, and in the deployed configuration, the second leg projects outwardly from perimeter and away from the center of the frame.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a frame having a perimeter; and at least one anchoring clip including a first anchoring clip. The first anchoring clip may be coupled to the perimeter of the frame and transitionable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The first anchoring clip may include a coupling bracket having a first leg and a second leg and a carrier bracket configured to receive the first leg of the coupling bracket. In the stowed configuration, the second leg projects inwardly away from the perimeter toward the center of the frame, and in the deployed configuration, the second leg projects outwardly from perimeter and away from the center of the frame.
Devices, systems, and methods related to a venting unit for a wall of a building structure are described herein. The venting unit may include a frame defining an airway, a filter arranged to filter air passing through the airway, a platen operable to cover the airway, and an actuator system coupled to the platen and the frame, the actuator system operable to angulate the platen at a first angle to preferentially direct air through the airway from a first direction and to angulate the platen at a second angle different than the first angle to preferentially direct air through the airway from a second direction.
F24F 7/003 - Ventilation combinée avec le nettoyage de l'air
F24F 8/108 - Traitement, p. ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par séparation, p. ex. par filtrage utilisant des éléments filtrants secs
Devices, systems, and methods related to a fenestration unit are described herein. The fenestration unit may include a frame including a plurality of frame members, wherein the plurality of frame members includes an upper rail member, a lower rail member, a first stile member, a second stile member, the lower rail member including two parallel metallic extrusions a space defined therebetween and a thermal break coupled to the lower rail member and located within the space. The thermal break may include a solid body of thermally insulating material defining a first side portion, a second side portion, and an intermediate portion between the first side portion and the second side portion, the solid body of thermally insulating material being asymmetrical about an X-Y plane.
Devices, systems, and methods related to a fenestration unit are described herein. The fenestration unit may include a horizontal member and a vertical member that intersect at a corner. The fenestration unit may include an end cap coupled within an access opening including a housing including a horizontal housing portion and vertical housing portion, the horizontal housing portion coupled to a seal and the vertical housing portion defining a cover operable to cover the access opening. The fenestration unit may include a corner block operable to couple the horizontal member and the vertical member including a body including a top portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, and a bottom portion, the body defining a plurality of cavities, the plurality of cavities each operable to receive a fastener therethrough.
E06B 1/64 - Calfeutrement ou recouvrement des joints entre les cadrages des ouvertures et les châssis par insertion d'éléments non rigides, p. ex. bandes, languettes élastiques
50.
INSTALLATION FEATURES FOR FENESTRATION UNITS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Features and methods for use in connection with the installation of fenestration units. Embodiments include an installation bracket and method of use, pre-installed flashing tape, and a shim that can be broken to a desired length during shimming procedures.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
A screen assembly used with a fenestration unit, the screen assembly capable of being installed at manufacture or retroactively to fenestration units. The screen assembly is installable on a fenestration unit having a frame and a window sash. The screen assembly includes a housing having a first housing member and a second housing member, wherein the housing forms a screen retention space between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in a closed position. It further includes a pleated screen positioned between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in the closed position, wherein the pleated screen includes a first end coupled to the first housing member and a second end coupled to the second housing member. The screen assembly also includes a catch element configured to releasably engage with the window sash.
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
E06B 7/03 - Dispositifs de ventilation à insérer sous des fenêtres glissant vers le haut
E06B 9/52 - Dispositifs de protection contre les insectes, p. ex. moustiquairesFenêtres à grillage à d'autres buts
60.
SELF-VENTING WEEP HOOD FOR WATER MANAGEMENT OF FENESTRATION UNITS
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.
E06B 7/10 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p. ex. à travers des doubles fenêtresAménagement de rosaces de ventilation par structure particulière des éléments de châssis
A shimming assembly comprising a base that defines a raised contact surface and a pivot pin defining a rotation axis of the shimming assembly, the base including a base inclined surface, and a slider that is slidably coupled to the base such that the slider is slidable along the base inclined surface in response to a user-applied sliding force, the slider being coupled to the base such that the slider is rotatable about the rotation axis defined by the pivot pin in response to a user-applied torque to transition the shimming assembly from an active configuration to a stowed configuration.
A shimming assembly comprising a base that defines a raised contact surface and a pivot pin defining a rotation axis of the shimming assembly, the base including a base inclined surface, and a slider that is slidably coupled to the base such that the slider is slidable along the base inclined surface in response to a user-applied sliding force, the slider being coupled to the base such that the slider is rotatable about the rotation axis defined by the pivot pin in response to a user-applied torque to transition the shimming assembly from an active configuration to a stowed configuration.
E06B 1/02 - Cadres de base, c.-à-d. cadres gabarits pour ouvertures dans les murs ou surfaces analogues avec moyens d'y assujettir un autre châssis monté rigidementAdaptation particulière de ces derniers en vue de leur fixation
E06B 1/56 - Fixation des châssis aux cadrages des ouvertures
A fenestration unit is disclosed. In various examples, the fenestration unit includes a plurality of panels, including first and second panels. In some examples, one or more of the plurality of panels is configured to slide relative to a frame of the fenestration unit to provide an opening in the fenestration unit. In various examples, each of the first and second panels are also configured to be pivoted relative to the frame such that the first and second panels can be hinged or otherwise pivoted open to increase the size of the opening in the fenestration unit.
E06B 3/50 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour plusieurs genres de mouvement
E05D 15/58 - Suspensions pour battants à mouvements successifs différents à mouvements aussi bien de "va-et-vient" que coulissant
64.
Fenestration unit with interior installation features and associated systems and methods
Installation systems and methods for fenestration units configured to be set into a rough opening (RO) from interior side of a building structure or wall. The fenestration units may include a retention system coupled to the frame and operable to exert a retention force on the fenestration unit to maintain positive engagement of the fenestration unit with the rough opening framing and resist extraction of the fenestration unit from the rough opening upon insertion of the fenestration unit in the rough opening from the interior side of the rough opening.
Sliding operator assemblies and associated fenestration units, systems, and methods of use and assembly are described. Some such sliding operator assemblies transition a first, linear actuation force along a first axis (e.g., vertical) to a second actuation force along a second axis (e.g., horizontal) to cause a drive mechanism to impart opening and closing forces, respectively, on the sash. Some designs relate to belt-, twisted ribbon-, or band-drive sliding operator assemblies.
E05F 11/04 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles
E05F 11/34 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à mécanismes à vis
Various systems and methods are provided for controlling access to the insulated glass space of a fenestration unit. A hinge lug is provided including a lug body having a mounting portion, a cam portion defining a curved cam surface, and a retention portion projecting from the cam portion, and a first retention arm extending from the lug body such that the retention arm is elastically deflectable away from the retention lip. A restrictor link is provided including a restrictor link body having a first end and a second end, wherein the restrictor link body is elastically deflectable, a securing lock positioned proximate the second end, and a cap extending from the securing lock, the cap defining an engaging surface operable to engage the lip channel of the sash. A latch system is provided including a latch base with a ramp access aperture and a latch body including a ramp.
E06B 3/28 - Châssis de battants non caractérisés par le genre du mouvement avec des vitres ou plaques similaires supplémentaires amovibles, encadrés ou non
Fenestration units that include slide mechanisms that operate the unit through linear motion. Slide mechanism designs include a handle, a slide member coupled to the handle, and a linear rail along which the slide member is slidably received such that the slide member is operable to slide in a linear motion. The slide member includes an attachment structure for operatively coupling with a drive belt to transfer linear motion through a transfer mechanism to a drive mechanism of the unit. The attachment structure is attached to the drive belt such that a position of the attachment mechanism along the length of the drive belt may be adjusted by a user.
E05F 11/06 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles dans des rainures guides
E05F 11/16 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot, qui se déplacent dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du pivot du battant
A fenestration assembly including a panel, a lock assembly coupled to the panel, and an actuation system coupled to the lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a motor, a transmission driven by the motor, a sensing assembly, and a slide assembly that includes a rack member operatively coupled to the motor by the transmission and a drive bracket member that is slidable by the rack member between a locked drive bracket member position and an unlocked drive bracket member position.
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 63/14 - Disposition de plusieurs serrures ou de serrures comportant plusieurs pênes, p. ex. placés l'un derrière l'autre
E05B 65/08 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour battants coulissants
E05C 3/00 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative
E05C 3/12 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative avec action d'une clenche
E05C 3/24 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative avec action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent se déplaçant autrement que rigidement avec la clenche le pêne étant commandé par un ressort ayant la forme d'un organe bifurqué
F16H 19/04 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa comportant une crémaillère et pignon
A fenestration unit including a fenestration frame having a fenestration frame ventilation cavity, a sliding panel having a sliding panel ventilation cavity defined within the sliding panel frame and an air vent operable to provide fluid communication between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the sliding panel ventilation cavity, a fixed panel including a fixed panel ventilation cavity defined within the fixed panel frame and an air vent operable to provide air flow between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the fixed panel ventilation cavity, an interior seal positioned toward the interior side of the fenestration unit, the interior seal being substantially watertight and airtight when the fenestration unit is in a closed position; and an exterior seal positioned toward the exterior side of the fenestration unit, the exterior seal being substantially watertight when the fenestration unit is in the closed position.
E06B 1/04 - Chambranles de portes, fenêtres ou analogues à fixer dans les ouvertures
E06B 3/00 - Châssis mobiles de fenêtres, battants de portes ou éléments analogues pour fermer les ouverturesPose des fermetures fixes ou mobiles, p. ex. des fenêtresCaractéristiques des châssis extérieurs fixes relatives au montage des châssis des battants
E06B 3/26 - Châssis composés, c.-à-d. comprenant un châssis dans ou derrière un autre châssis
E06B 7/02 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p. ex. à travers des doubles fenêtresAménagement de rosaces de ventilation
E06B 7/14 - Moyens pour l'écoulement de l'eau de condensation ou de l'eau d'infiltration
E06B 7/16 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants
A fenestration unit including a fenestration frame having a fenestration frame ventilation cavity, a sliding panel having a sliding panel ventilation cavity defined within the sliding panel frame and an air vent operable to provide fluid communication between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the sliding panel ventilation cavity, a fixed panel including a fixed panel ventilation cavity defined within the fixed panel frame and an air vent operable to provide air flow between the exterior side of the fenestration unit and the fixed panel ventilation cavity, an interior seal positioned toward the interior side of the fenestration unit, the interior seal being substantially watertight and airtight when the fenestration unit is in a closed position; and an exterior seal positioned toward the exterior side of the fenestration unit, the exterior seal being substantially watertight when the fenestration unit is in the closed position.
E06B 3/00 - Châssis mobiles de fenêtres, battants de portes ou éléments analogues pour fermer les ouverturesPose des fermetures fixes ou mobiles, p. ex. des fenêtresCaractéristiques des châssis extérieurs fixes relatives au montage des châssis des battants
E06B 3/26 - Châssis composés, c.-à-d. comprenant un châssis dans ou derrière un autre châssis
E06B 1/04 - Chambranles de portes, fenêtres ou analogues à fixer dans les ouvertures
E06B 7/14 - Moyens pour l'écoulement de l'eau de condensation ou de l'eau d'infiltration
E06B 7/02 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p. ex. à travers des doubles fenêtresAménagement de rosaces de ventilation
E06B 7/16 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants
Sash carriers mounted to the sides of a sash support the sash in a window frame for sliding movement between sliding closed and sliding open positions. Balance springs on the sash carriers counterbalance the weight of the sash during the sliding movement. The sash can be mounted to the sash carriers for tilting movement between tilt closed and tilt open positions. Brakes on the sash carriers are actuated by the sash when the sash is moved to the tilt open position, and inhibit sliding movement of the sash carriers and sash when the sash is in the tilt open position.
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.
Motorized actuators for pivoting fenestration units that include both lock and open/close actuation, are addressed. Such actuators, and associated fenestration systems and methods, may achieve a variety of potential advantages, including egress functionality, ease of operation, active position control, aesthetically pleasing features (e.g., minimal design impact), intuitive controls, and others.
E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 47/02 - Adaptation des serrures des clenches ou d'éléments de celles-ci pour déplacement du pêne par des moyens électro-magnétiques
E05F 15/627 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles
74.
POWERED PIVOTING FENESTRATION UNIT AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Motorized actuators for pivoting fenestration units that include both lock and open/close actuation, are addressed. Such actuators, and associated fenestration systems and methods, may achieve a variety of potential advantages, including egress functionality, ease of operation, active position control, aesthetically pleasing features (e.g., minimal design impact), intuitive controls, and others.
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
E05F 15/627 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles
E06B 3/34 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour un seul genre de mouvement
75.
Screen edge retention and screen rethreading features for a hidden screen assembly and a fenestration assembly
A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
E06B 7/22 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets élastiques, p. ex. tubes de caoutchoucDispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets souples, p. ex. en feutre ou en peluche, en bandes de métal souple
E06B 7/23 - Bandes ou tubes de plastique, caoutchouc mousse ou similaire
E06B 9/60 - Tambours à ressorts actionnés uniquement par des éléments de fermeture
E06B 9/80 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement
E06B 9/52 - Dispositifs de protection contre les insectes, p. ex. moustiquairesFenêtres à grillage à d'autres buts
A screen channel insert for use in connection with a fenestration unit frame including a spline channel. The screen channel insert includes a frame attachment portion for attaching the screen channel insert to the spline channel of the fenestration unit frame, and a channel portion defining an insert spline channel. The insert spline channel is configured to receive a spline to secure a screen to the screen channel insert. The insert spline channel can have different sizes than the spline channel of the frame, enabling the frame to be used with screens having different thicknesses.
A screen channel insert for use in connection with a fenestration unit frame including a spline channel. The screen channel insert includes a frame attachment portion for attaching the screen channel insert to the spline channel of the fenestration unit frame, and a channel portion defining an insert spline channel. The insert spline channel is configured to receive a spline to secure a screen to the screen channel insert. The insert spline channel can have different sizes than the spline channel of the frame, enabling the frame to be used with screens having different thicknesses.
E05F 11/06 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles dans des rainures guides
E06B 3/36 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour un seul genre de mouvement avec un axe de rotation vertical unique sur l'un des côtés de l'ouverture, ou tournant dans l'ouverture
E05F 11/24 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot qui se déplacent dans un plan parallèle à l'axe du pivot du battant
E05F 11/34 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à mécanismes à vis
79.
Dispensing system with controlled delivery and associated methods
A fluid dispensing system includes a housing, an inertial measurement unit supported by the housing and operable to sense linear and rotational acceleration of the housing, a nozzle supported by the housing operable to expel a fluid, a pressure source in fluid communication with the housing and the nozzle and operable to pressurize the fluid, a valve positioned fluidically upstream from the nozzle and operable to regulate fluid flow to the nozzle, and a controller in operable to receive an application value relating to a predetermined volume of fluid to be applied to a surface of an article, to receive movement data relating to the linear and rotational acceleration of the housing sensed by the inertial measurement unit, and to regulate the valve based on the movement data and the application value.
B05C 17/015 - Outils à main ou appareils utilisant des outils tenus à la main pour appliquer ou étaler des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides sur des surfaces, pour enlever partiellement des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides des surfaces pour décharger par pression des matériaux à travers un orifice d'évacuation avec un piston actionné pneumatiquement ou analogue
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
B05C 11/10 - Stockage, débit ou réglage du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluideRécupération de l'excès de liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide
B05D 1/26 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par application de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir d'un orifice en contact ou presque en contact avec la surface
80.
Water management systems for fenestration products
A flashing includes a first edge, a second edge opposite from the first edge, a first surface, and a second surface on an opposite side of the flashing from the first surface. The first surface and the second surface extend between the first edge and the second edge. The first surface includes a hydrophobic region and a hydrophilic region.
E06B 1/64 - Calfeutrement ou recouvrement des joints entre les cadrages des ouvertures et les châssis par insertion d'éléments non rigides, p. ex. bandes, languettes élastiques
E06B 1/62 - Calfeutrement ou recouvrement des joints entre les cadrages des ouvertures et les châssis
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
downloadable software application for use on desktop and mobile devices for window and door sales and services contractors and builders, namely, software to track the status of product orders, request services, collect project details, request and approve quotes, and collaborate with sales and support team members
A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.
E05F 11/24 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot qui se déplacent dans un plan parallèle à l'axe du pivot du battant
E05F 11/10 - Mécanismes par lesquels une poignée actionne la barre
E05F 11/16 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot, qui se déplacent dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du pivot du battant
E06B 3/32 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant
84.
Installation features for fenestration units and associated methods
Features and methods for use in connection with the installation of fenestration units. Embodiments include an installation bracket and method of use, pre-installed flashing tape, and a shim that can be broken to a desired length during shimming procedures.
Sliding operator assemblies and associated fenestration units, systems, and methods of use and assembly are described. Some such sliding operator assemblies transition a first, linear actuation force along a first axis (e.g., vertical) to a second actuation force along a second axis (e.g., horizontal) to cause a drive mechanism to impart opening and closing forces, respectively, on the sash. Some designs relate to belt-, twisted ribbon-, or band-drive sliding operator assemblies.
E05F 11/04 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles
E05F 11/34 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à mécanismes à vis
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
06 - Métaux communs et minerais; objets en métal
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Custom design and manufacture of windows and doors Metal doors and windows Non-metal doors and windows Installation services for metal and non-metal windows and doors
A tensioner for a fenestration unit operator includes a base and a guide including a track, the track slidably receiving the base such that the base is restricted to sliding in a first direction with respect to the guide along a sliding axis and a second direction with respect to the guide along the sliding axis that is opposite to the first direction. The tensioner includes a pawl and a ratchet each being a part of one of the sled and the guide, respectively, the pawl being in biased engagement with the ratchet to permit sliding in the first direction and restrict sliding in the second direction, the pawl being configured to be manually disengaged from the ratchet to permit sliding in the second direction. The tensioner includes a pulley coupled to the sled such that the pulley is free to rotate about a rotational axis that is transverse to the sliding axis.
E05F 11/16 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot, qui se déplacent dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du pivot du battant
E05F 11/10 - Mécanismes par lesquels une poignée actionne la barre
E05F 15/627 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles
F16H 7/08 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes
A tensioner for a fenestration unit operator includes a base and a guide including a track, the track slidably receiving the base such that the base is restricted to sliding in a first direction with respect to the guide along a sliding axis and a second direction with respect to the guide along the sliding axis that is opposite to the first direction. The tensioner includes a pawl and a ratchet each being a part of one of the sled and the guide, respectively, the pawl being in biased engagement with the ratchet to permit sliding in the first direction and restrict sliding in the second direction, the pawl being configured to be manually disengaged from the ratchet to permit sliding in the second direction. The tensioner includes a pulley coupled to the sled such that the pulley is free to rotate about a rotational axis that is transverse to the sliding axis.
E05F 11/02 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas
91.
SLIDE MECHANISM FOR FENESTRATION UNIT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Fenestration units that include slide mechanisms that operate the unit through linear motion. Slide mechanism designs include a handle, a slide member coupled to the handle, and a linear rail along which the slide member is slidably received such that the slide member is operable to slide in a linear motion. The slide member includes an attachment structure for operatively coupling with a drive belt to transfer linear motion through a transfer mechanism to a drive mechanism of the unit. The attachment structure is attached to the drive belt such that a position of the attachment mechanism along the length of the drive belt may be adjusted by a user.
E05F 11/02 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas
E05F 11/10 - Mécanismes par lesquels une poignée actionne la barre
E05F 11/16 - Mécanismes par lesquels la barre déplace le battant déplaçant le battant par l'intermédiaire d'organes à accouplement par pivot, qui se déplacent dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du pivot du battant
A fenestration unit comprising a frame having a center, a sash coupled to the frame, an interior pane coupled to the sash, a spacer coupled to the interior pane, an exterior pane coupled to the sash and the spacer, the exterior pane including an inward-facing surface, and a peripheral shield disposed on the inward-facing surface of the exterior pane such that, when viewed at direct angle, the peripheral shield hides the spacer, the sash, and at least part of the frame.
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
Various systems and methods are provided for controlling access to the insulated glass space of a fenestration unit. A hinge lug is provided including a lug body having a mounting portion, a cam portion defining a curved cam surface, and a retention portion projecting from the cam portion, and a first retention arm extending from the lug body such that the retention arm is elastically deflectable away from the retention lip. A restrictor link is provided including a restrictor link body having a first end and a second end, wherein the restrictor link body is elastically deflectable, a securing lock positioned proximate the second end, and a cap extending from the securing lock, the cap defining an engaging surface operable to engage the lip channel of the sash. A latch system is provided including a latch base with a ramp access aperture and a latch body including a ramp.
E06B 3/28 - Châssis de battants non caractérisés par le genre du mouvement avec des vitres ou plaques similaires supplémentaires amovibles, encadrés ou non
E05C 1/00 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon rectiligne
94.
FENESTRATION UNIT INSULATED GLASS SPACE ACCESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods are provided for controlling access to the insulated glass space of a fenestration unit. Disclosed is a hinge lug that can be used to hingedly couple components of a fenestration unit. The hinge lug includes a lug body having a mounting portion, a cam portion defining a curved cam surface, and a retention portion projecting from the cam portion and including a retention lip. A first retention arm extends from the lug body. The retention arm is elastically deflectable away from the retention lip upon application of a force.
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
Disclosed herein is an electrostatic shutter system including an electrostatic shutter configured to be selectively raised and lowered based on a voltage applied to the electrostatic shutter, at least one sensor system configured to detect a position of the electrostatic shutter, and a controller communicatively coupled to the electrostatic shutter and the at least one sensor system. The controller is configured to apply an initial voltage to the electrostatic shutter to lower the electrostatic shutter, receive an output signal from the at least one sensor indicating the electrostatic shutter has reached a predetermined position, and based on the received output signal from the at least one sensor, apply an updated voltage to the electrostatic shutter to hold the shutter at the predetermined position.
Disclosed herein is an electrostatic shutter system including an electrostatic shutter configured to be selectively raised and lowered based on a voltage applied to the electrostatic shutter, at least one sensor system configured to detect a position of the electrostatic shutter, and a controller communicatively coupled to the electrostatic shutter and the at least one sensor system. The controller is configured to apply an initial voltage to the electrostatic shutter to lower the electrostatic shutter, receive an output signal from the at least one sensor indicating the electrostatic shutter has reached a predetermined position, and based on the received output signal from the at least one sensor, apply an updated voltage to the electrostatic shutter to hold the shutter at the predetermined position.
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
A fenestration unit including a first panel having a leading portion and a trailing portion, a second panel, and a frame including a first lateral member and a second lateral member. The first lateral member has a trolley space configured to slideably receive a trolley assembly. The trolley assembly includes a first trolley coupled to the leading portion of the first panel and a second trolley coupled to the trailing portion of the first panel. Each of the first and the second trolleys includes a guide pin slideably received in the leading and trailing tracks, respectively. The guide pins are configured to guide the first panel out of a coplanar relationship with the second panel when the first panel is slid to an opened position and guide the first panel into a coplanar relationship with the second panel when the first panel is slid to a closed position.
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.
E06B 7/10 - Aménagements particuliers ou dispositions en rapport avec les portes ou fenêtres pour assurer la ventilation, p. ex. à travers des doubles fenêtresAménagement de rosaces de ventilation par structure particulière des éléments de châssis
A screen assembly used with a fenestration unit, the screen assembly capable of being installed at manufacture or retroactively to fenestration units. The screen assembly is installable on a fenestration unit having a frame and a window sash. The screen assembly includes a housing having a first housing member and a second housing member, wherein the housing forms a screen retention space between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in a closed position. It further includes a pleated screen positioned between the first and second housing members when the screen assembly is in the closed position, wherein the pleated screen includes a first end coupled to the first housing member and a second end coupled to the second housing member. The screen assembly also includes a catch element configured to releasably engage with the window sash.
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
E06B 7/03 - Dispositifs de ventilation à insérer sous des fenêtres glissant vers le haut
E06B 9/52 - Dispositifs de protection contre les insectes, p. ex. moustiquairesFenêtres à grillage à d'autres buts
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SELF-VENTING WEEP HOOD FOR WATER MANAGEMENT OF FENESTRATION UNITS
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.
