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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention pertains to a device for fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position, which door or window is pivotable secured in a frame by 5 having one side of the door or window connected to the frame using one or more hinges, leaving the opposite side free to move between a closed and the open positon, the device comprising an elongated rigid member having connected thereto at a predetermined distance with respect to each other a first and a second grasping arrangement, the first grasping arrangement is mechanically connectable to the door or 10 window by grasping the opposite side of the door or window, the second grasping arrangement is mechanically connectable to the frame by grasping the frame,wherein the first and/or second grasping arrangement comprise a first magnetic material to form the mechanical connection with a second magnetic material that is connected to the door or window and/or frame respectively. The invention also pertains to various 15 methods for fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position. (Fig. 4) 2024012
    公开号:NL2024012A
    申请号:NL2024012
    申请日:2019-10-14
    公开日:2020-05-07
    发明作者:Theodora Josina Van Rooij Maria；Johannes Franciscus Van Der Burgt Antonius
    申请人:Theodora Josina Van Rooij Maria；Johannes Franciscus Van Der Burgt Antonius；
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    专利说明:

    A DEVICE FOR FIXING A DOOR OR WINDOW IN A PREDETERMINED OPEN
    POSITION
    GENERAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    The invention pertains to a device for fixing a door or window, which are pivotable secured in a frame, in a predetermined open position without the need for using any screws or other fastening means that need to be drilled into the frame and/or door or window.
    BACKGROUND ART
    In the art many devices are known that can be used to fix a predetermined open position of a hinged door or window. The most common device is a simple cabin hook with corresponding cabin hook eye. The hook and eye are typically screwed onto the respective frame and door (or window), after which the hook can be used to keep the door or window in one specific open position. Many variants of this type of device are known almost all of which require drilling to fasten the device and corresponding parts onto the frame and door or window. Apart from the required drilling, which does not only take time but also damages the frame and door or window (which is particularly disadvantageous when plastic or metal frames are used), the known systems do not allow any flexibility for the re-positioning of the device without any additional drilling, let alone to allow a continuously variable positioning of the device. Also, the open position when using a cabin hook or the like leaves no room for variability since the length of the hook determines the distance at which the hinged door or window can be fixed with respect to its frame.
    Recently some more versatile devices for fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position came to the market. The first one of these is the so called Ferma Finestra™ (available from Click Comp s.r.l., Massa, Italy). This device consist of three separate parts that operate together to fix the position of the door or window. The device comprises two clothes-peg like clamps which can be clamped around the door or window frame, and a flexible central member which at both ends can be connected to the pegs at various positions by having a row of multiple holes that can accommodate a member extending from the peg. Since pegs are used, there is no need for drilling and the position of the device at the frame or door can be continuously varied. Also, given the fact that the central member has several holes along its length at both ends, the door or window can be fixed at various open positions. Downside of this device is that the pegs can only accommodate frames of a restricted width, and that the holes do not allow a continuous variation of the open position. Also, the holes make the central member very flexible, leading to loss of fixation. Next to this, since the parts are separate, mounting and dismounting is cumbersome and time consuming. An important disadvantage of this device is that the clamping arrangement necessitates the removal thereof when desiring to fully open the door or window. Also, if without knowing that the device is placed to secure an open position of the door, the door is suddenly opened, it may be that the device is (definitively) damaged.
    A second device that came to the market recently is the so called Airclip™ (available from Manutan, Den Dolder, The Netherlands). This device comprises two separate elongated members that can be connected to each other at various overlapping positions. At their ends, each member is provided with a peg for clamping the members to a door frame or the site of a door or window. This device has comparable disadvantages as the Ferma Finestra™.
    OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
    It is an object of the invention to provide a device for fixing a door or window, which are pivotable secured in a frame, in a predetermined open position without the need for (but not excluding optionally) using any screws or other fastening means that need to be drilled into the frame and/or door or window, that overcomes or at least mitigates disadvantageous of prior art devices.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    In order to meet the object of the invention a device as outlined in the GENERAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION section here above has been devised, which device comprises the device comprising an elongated rigid member having connected thereto at a predetermined distance with respect to each other a first and a second grasping arrangement, the first grasping arrangement is mechanically connectable to the door or window by grasping the opposite side ofthe door or window, the second grasping arrangement is mechanically connectable to the frame by grasping the frame, wherein the first and/or second grasping arrangement comprise a first magnetic material to form the mechanical connection with a second magnetic material that is connected to the door or window and/or frame respectively. With this device the second material is not not permanently connected to the device (only when the magnetic connection is made) but forms a functional part of the device in the sense of the present invention.
    The new device is markedly improved over the known devices, not only by the fact the central distance holder (i.e. the elongated member) is rigid, but also by having at least the grasping arrangements connected to the central distance holder in order to prevent that numerous separate parts need to be assembled or disassembled when mounting or dismounting the device. This greatly improves the practical usability. Another essential advantage is that at least one of the grasping arrangements is based on using magnetic forces. A magnetic grasping connection can be easily disconnected by applying a (negative) force that overcomes the magnetic force. This means that the door or window can optionally be further opened and/or closed without needing to remove the device at all. Also, the chance that the inadvertent opening or closing of the door or window will lead to permanent damage to the device is minimised.
    The invention is also embodied in various method for fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position, the method comprising (optionally after opening the door or window to get better access) taking a device according to the invention, connecting the second magnetic material to the frame or door/window, connecting the device to the frame or door/window by allowing the first magnetic material to form a magnetic connection with the second magnetic material, bringing the door or window in the predetermined open position and mechanically connect the other grasping arrangement to the door/window or frame, all as defined in the appended claims.
    DEFINITIONS
    Grasping is the act of holding onto someone or something.
    A magnetic material is a material that has (permanent or at least remanent) magnetic properties or can be easily magnetized (such as a piece of plain iron). In particular the term covers any ferromagnetic material.
    FURTHER EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
    In a further embodiment both the first and second grasping arrangement comprise a first magnetic material to form the mechanical connection with a second magnetic material that is connected to the door or window, and frame. In this advantageous embodiment both the grasping means form a connection with the respective door/window and frame based on magnetic forces instead of actual enclosing or otherwise mechanically grabbing the door/window or frame.
    In another embodiment the first magnetic material is a permanent magnet and the second magnetic material is a non permanent magnetisable material. In this embodiment the magnetic material on the door/window and/or frame does not need to be a permanent magnet which means that a piece of material can be chosen that is very thin and still allowing substantial magnetic forces to be induced. This has the advantage that after removal of the device, there only need to be very thin pieces of the second material present on the door/window and/or frame. This not only has optical advantages but also means that the door or window can be closed normally without the piece of material interfering with normal closure.
    In an alternative embodiment the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material are permanent magnets. This embodiment has the advantage that the two magnets will autocorrect their alignment. Due the movement of the door or window upon sequential opening and closing, the device may get displaced. By having two magnets in place that attract each other, the magnets will align each time they connect. This way the device’s position may be kept stable over an indefinite long time for an indefinite number of openings or closings of the door or window.
    In still another embodiment the first and/or second grasping arrangement is slidably connected to the elongated rigid member. In order to be able and accommodate different fixing positions, the grasping arrangements in this embodiment are slidably connected to the rigid member, having means to fix their position with respect to this member. This makes the device versatile in use, allowing a positioning on a frame or door/window without the needing for any any drilling, while at the same time allowing a continuously variable open position of the door or window without needing to connect separate parts when mounting the device. The known devices cannot be used to create continuously variable open positions, let alone without needing to assemble multiple separate parts.
    In a further embodiment the elongated rigid member has one or more slots in longitudinal direction, wherein the first and/or second grasping arrangements are slidably arranged in the one or more slots. Although an arrangement wherein a unit is slidably arranged in slot, while being able to be fixed at a particular position for example by using as a fixing means a screwed on knob that pulls the unit towards the material surrounding the slot is known per se, it has found to be particularly suitable for use in the present device which needs to able and mounted by any non-technical layman.
    In yet a further embodiment the one or more slots extend substantially along the entire length of the elongated rigid member. This provides the advantage that almost the complete length of the central distance holder can be used to choose a position from to fix the open position of the door or window.
    The invention will be further explained using the following non-limiting examples.
    EXAMPLES
    Figure 1 schematically depicts a device for fixing a door or windowin a predetermined open position.
    Figure 2 schematically depicts a clamp for use in the present invention.
    Figure 3 schematically depicts a device that can be used according to the invention.
    Figure 4 shows a device according to the invention when applied to keep a door in a predetermined open position.
    Figure 5 schematically shows an alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention.
    Figure 1
    Figure 1 schematically depicts a device 1 for fixing a door or windowin a predetermined open position. The device comprises a slotted elongated rigid member 2, which is the central distance holder between a frame and the corresponding door or window. The device further comprises a clamping arrangement 3, that consist of two separate clamping blades 33 and 34, which clamping blades can be individually slided in longitudinal direction of the device 1 through the corresponding slot. By turning knobs 32, these blades can be spatially fixed with respect to the elongated member. The device at its other end comprises another clamping arrangement 4, comprising two separate clamping blades 43 and 44, and fixing means. In this view only he base of a stud of the fixing means 41 can be seen. All clamping blades are provided with a rubber padding to prevent damage to a frame, door or window.
    The device 1 can be used to fix a door or window in a predetermined open position. Typically a door or window is pivotable secured in a frame by having one side of this door or window connected to the frame using one or more hinges, leaving the opposite side free to move between a closed and the open position. In use, firstly the door or window is opened slightly further than the position at which the door or window should be fixed. Thereafter the clamping arrangement 3 is operatively connected to the frame of the door or window by sliding the blades 33 and 34 to the frame, grasping the frame and thereafter clamping thereto by securing the blades in position by turning knobs 32. Then the blade 44 is put into the right position by sliding it through its slot, and the door or window is moved towards this blade until they are contiguous. After that, blade 43 is slid towards the door or window to graspingly accommodate the side of the door or window, and the blades are then fixed in their position. This provides a very thorough fixation of the open position of the door or window.
    Figure 2
    Figure 2 schematically depicts a clamp 50 for use in the present invention. The clamp is an alternative for allowing a connection means (e.g. 3 or 4) to be in slidable connection with the elongated rigid member 2. By clamping the elongated rigid member, leaving some room for a sliding movement, the sliding connection can be brought about. In this particular embodiment the clamp 50 is a closed circular extrusion profile with internal ridges 51 and 52 positioned at opposite sides of the elongated rigid member (not depicted in this figure) and being adjacent therewith. The clamp is provided with a first hole 55 for allowing a fixing stud to be connected to the clamp (to fix the clamp in position relative to the elongated rigid member). The clamp is provided with a second hole 56 to allow a blade to be fixed to the clamp.
    Figure 3
    Figure 3 schematically depicts another device, which device can be used (with some slight modifications) according to the invention. Without these modifications, in this embodiment the rigid elongated member 2, instead of the clamping arrangement and corresponding first fixing means to be clamped on a side of a door or window, is provided with an elongated hook 60, the clamping means 3 being situated proximal with respect to the distal end 61 of the hook. In this embodiment, the clamping means 3 comprises a first clamping blade 33 which is mechanically connected to the grasping member 50, and a second clamping blade 34 which is no more than an end piece of rigid member 2 being folded over an angle of 90°. The hook is provided with a row of holes to enable the distal end 61 to be positioned at various distances from the clamping means 3. After fixing the grasping member 50 relative to the rigid member 2 by turning knob 31 (in order to clamp a frame), the hook is still free to pivot such that it can be operatively connected with the door or window at its opposite end, for example by grasping a simple metal eye glued to the door. In this embodiment, it is very easy to temporarily open a door or window further than the predetermined open position by simply releasing the hook from its eye. The device does not need to be removed from the frame to allow this. Also, since the blade 34 is typically very thin, in most case the door can even be normally closed without dismounting the device.
    The modification that allow this device to be used in line with the present invention are as follows: element 34 can be removed and at the same time a magnet (not depicted in figure 3) is fixed to the flat side of element 33 facing element 34 in Figure 3. Also another magnet or piece of magnetisable material is fixed to a corresponding position on the frame (not depicted in Figure 3, see element 90 in figure 4). This way, the device can be magnetically connected to a frame, no longer needing the clamping arrangement brought about by elements 33 and 34 in combination.
    Figure 4
    Figure 4 shows a device in yet another embodiment when applied to keep a door 80 in a predetermined open position with respect to its frame 90. This device is a variant of the device of figure 3, differing slightly in the spatial arrangement between the clamp 50 and the hook 60 (which in this embodiment also slides through the clamp 50), and in the fact that the hook in this embodiment is replaced by a slotted bar 60’. It its end, the bar is folded over an angle of 90° such that it can be magnetically connected to magnet 70 which is glued onto the door 70. Tis way, the door can be further opened without removing the device. When closing the door, the door will be connected again to the device as soon as the magnet 70 comes into the vicinity of the bar 60’.
    Figure 5
    Figure 5 schematically shows alternative embodiments of a device 1 according to the invention. In figure 5A the device 1 is depicted, the device comprising two separate members connected via connection member 31’, together forming elongated rigid member 2. Both members at their end are provided with a magnet 70. These magnets can be brought in line with thin pieces of iron 700’, respectively provided on the frame 90 and door 80. This way, the door can be fixed in a predetermined open position and still be easily opened or closed without needing to remove the device. Opening the door 80 will lead to a de-connection between magnet 70 and piece 700. Closing the door will lead to a de-connection between magnet 70’and piece 700’. In both cases, the device will stay in place even after losing the connection on one side. This means that the fixed position can very easily be obtained again by simply allowing the door to come into the vicinity of the predetermined position upon which the de-connected magnetic connection will be reinstated.
    A variant of the device is depicted in Figure 5B. This embodiment is advantageous when keeping windows in an open position. By rearranging the two part that together form member 2, the window 80’ will be allowed to lean against the magnet 70’.
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [1]
    CONCLUSIONS
    1. A device for fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position, the door or window being rotatably mounted in a frame with one side of the door or window fixed to the frame using one or more hinges, thereby leaving the opposite side free to move between a closed and the open position, including the apparatus:
    an elongated rigid member with a first and a second gripping device attached thereto at a predetermined distance from each other,
    - which first gripping device can be mechanically connected to the door or window by gripping the opposite side of the door or window,
    - wherein the second gripping device can be mechanically connected to the frame by gripping the frame,
    - wherein the first and / or second gripping device comprises a first magnetic material to form the mechanical connection with a second magnetic material which is connected to the door or window and / or the frame, respectively.
    [2]
    A device according to claim 1, characterized in that both the first and the second gripping device comprise a first magnetic material to form the mechanical connection with a second magnetic material connected to the door or window and the frame.
    [3]
    A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first magnetic material is a permanent magnet and the second magnetic material is a non-permanent magnetizable material.
    [4]
    A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material are permanent magnets.
    [5]
    An apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or second gripping device is slidably connected to the elongated rigid member.
    [6]
    An apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the elongated rigid member has one or more slots in the longitudinal direction, the first and / or second gripping device being slidably placed in the one or more slots.
    [7]
    A device according to claim 6, characterized in that the one or more slots extend substantially along the entire length of the elongated rigid member.
    [8]
    A method of fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position, said door or window being rotatably mounted in a frame with one side of the door or window attached to the frame using one or more hinges, thereby leaving the opposite side free to move between a closed and the open position, the method comprising:
    - taking an apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7,
    - connecting the second magnetic material to the frame,
    - connecting the device to the frame by allowing the first magnetic material of the second gripping device to form a magnetic connection with the second magnetic material,
    bringing the door or window into the predetermined open position and mechanically connecting the first gripping device to the door or window.
    [9]
    A method according to claim 8, characterized in that the method further comprises:
    connecting a piece of a second magnetic material to the door or window, and mechanically connecting the first gripping device to the door or window by allowing the first magnetic material of the first gripping device to form a magnetic connection with the piece of the second magnetic material.
    [10]
    A method of fixing a door or window in a predetermined open position, said door or window being rotatably mounted in a frame with one side of the door or window attached to the frame using one or more hinges, thereby leaving the opposite side free to move between a closed and the open position, the method comprising:
    taking a device according to any one of claims 1-7, connecting the second magnetic material to the door or window, connecting the device to the door or window through the first magnetic material of the first gripping device to form a magnetic connection with the second magnetic material, bringing the door or window into the predetermined open position and
    5 mechanically connecting the second gripping device to the frame.
    [11]
    A method according to claim 10, characterized in that the method further comprises:
    - connecting a piece of a second magnetic material to the frame, and mechanically connecting the second gripping device to the frame by allowing the first magnetic material of the second gripping device to form a magnetic connection with the piece of the second magnetic material.
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