US1373584A - Shutter-frame - Google Patents

Description

' Warm I. M. ARMSTRONG.

SHUTTER FRAME.

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APPLICATIBN FILED NOV. 1. I919.

1,373,584. Patented Apr. 5, 1921.

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1,373,584- APPLICATION FILED NOV-1., I319. 5 55 2 47 43 45 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH I. ARMSTRONG, Q! ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

SHUTTER-FRAME.

To all whom it may concem Be it known that I, Josnrn M. ARM- STRONG, a citizen of the United States, residin at Alexandria, in the county of Alexandria and State of Virginia, have invented a new and useful Shutter-Frame, of which frame adapted for usein connection wit the conventional window structure, and has for an object the provision of means for shading and screening the room in which the window is located.

Another object of this invention is to pro vide an auxiliary window frame comprising universally adjustable shutters or blinds, and means for rigidly locking the blinds or shutters to the frame, thereby roviding a secure closure for the said win ow.

A further object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary window frame embodying separate sliding and pivoted blinds or shutters and means for sliding the said Shutters longitudinally along the frame, as

well as means for swinging each shutter about a pivot or hearing and for locking them in predetermined positions with respect to the frame and to each other.

An additional object of this invention is to provide a window shutter and screen of generally improved construction, whereby the device will be simple, durable and in expensive in construction, as well as convenient, practical, servicable and efficient in its use.

\Vith the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described and claimed. it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred embodiments in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure l is a front view of the auxiliary window frame showing the shutters or blinds in their closed or locked position;

Fig. 2 is a transverse vertical sectional view taken through the auxiliary window frame and the conventional window frame, and showing the shutters or blinds and Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 5, 1921.

Application filed November 1,1919. Serial Ho. 885,2).

screens in elevation, the said shutters being in their locked positions;

Fig. 3 is-a similar view, but showing the shutters or blinds in their open positions, in which the said shutters are shown as awnm s; i 7

1g. 4 is a fragmental horizontal section taken on aline 4-4 of Fig. 2;

1* 1g. 51s a horizontal sectlonal view taken on a l1ne 5 5 of Fig. 2, and disclosing the lock ng dev canfor each shutter;

Fig. 6 1s a fragmental erspective view of the shutter and its mova- 1e and stationary guiding members;

I 1g. 7 is a. frngmental vertical sectional view taken on a line 77 of Fig. 4;

F1g. 8 IS a fragmental vertical sectional view taken on the line 88 of Fig. 3;

F1g. 9 is a detailed view of a locking means for the shutter adjusting rod;

Fig. 10 is a fragmental vertical sectional view taken through the auxiliary frame and the conventional window frame with both screen members in their lowermost positions and showing the handle or manipulating means for said screens; and

Figs. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 are diagrammatic views of the auxiliary window frame illustrating different positions of the shutters.

Referring to the drawin there is shown the conventional window ame comprising the sill S lintel L, side members or stiles M, and window sashes W.

The invention includes an auxiliary window frame which is preferably formed of sheet metal and has side members or stiles 20, a sill 21 and a top rail or lintel 22. This frame is a composite structure including an outer member 23, which is L-shaped in cross section and extends entirely around the frame, and this member cooperates with an inner member 24, which is of rectangular cross section and includes a front wall 25, inner wall 26 and rear wall or flange 27. A relatively short flange 28 extends perpendicularly from the wall 25 and overlaps the outer edge of the L-shaped member 23, while the rear wall 27 is secured to the rear flange of the L-shaped member 23 by screws or other suitable securing devices 29. The L- shaped member 23 is secured to the side members or stiles M by screws or other securing devices 30, thus rigidly securing the entire auxiliary frame to the conventional window frame. The vertical ortions or stiles of the inner wall 26, are 0 set at 31 to accommodate guide members for indepen-' dently adjusta le shutters or blinds.

Two shutters are provided which are arranged to form an outer shutter 32 and an inner shutter 33, and each shutter is preferably formed of sheet metal and has movable and stationary guide members. The stationary ide members for the outer shutter 32 are indicated by the numeral 34 and are positioned at the lower part of the auxiliary frame. These ide. members 34 are preferably formed of '-shaped or channeled metal, and are rigidly secured to the outer offset portions of the walls 26 formed on the inner member of the stiles or side members of the auxiliary frame. Movable guide members are adapted to cooperate with members 34 and these guide members 35 are 1voted at their upper ends, to the outer 0 set portions of the walls 26, as indicated at 36.

These movable guide members are U- shaped in cross section, and have their opposed side flan 37 inclined toward each other for the siding reception of the side members of the outer shutter 32, which will be hereinafter described. The guide members for the inner shutter 33 are oppositely positioned, in that the stationary U-shaped or channel ide 38 is secured at the upper portion of t e frame while the lower guide member 39 is pivoted to the lower port on of the auxiliary frame, as shown at 40. This lower member 39 has its side flanges inclined toward each other for the reception of the side members of the inner shutter; and relativel short stationary uide or looking mem rs 38' are positionelf at the lower ends of the stiles of the auxiliary frame and these guides are in vertical alinement with the guide members 38 and 39 for the inner shutter 33.

Separate screens are provided for cooperation with the auxiliary frame, and a guide way is provided for the outer screen 41 by securing vertically dis sed channel members 42 to the stiles of t e inner wall 26, and the inner screen frame 43 is guided between the inner flanges of the channel members 42 and lateral extensions 44 projecting from the vertical or stile portions 45 of the L-shaped outer member 23. Each screen is formed by clamping the usual screen or foraminous material 46 between the opposed flanges of a rectangular frame. which is U-sha ed in cross section as indicated at 47. he inner screen 43 has a thumb piece or manipulatin secured to the bottom rail 0 its U-shaped frame, and the outer screen 41 has a portion of its foraminous material 46 cut away for the reception of a finger receiving socket 49,

which is secured to the lower rail of this member 48 screen member and to the foraminous material. Thus it is obvious that these screens can be operated in the restricted space provided therefor without interfering with each other.

In order to support the screen and shutter members in operable relation with the auxiliary frame, there are provided spaced transversely disposed shafts or bearing members 50, which are secured to the upper rail of the inner member of the auxiliary frame, as indicated at 51. These shafts 50 have spaced pulleys or sheaves 52 rotatably mounted thereon for independent rotation with respect to each other, and these sheaves are held against longitudinal movement along the shafts 50 by locking collars 53. Cables or other flexible elements 54 are secured to the upper rails of the outer and inner screen frames 41 and 43, and extend upwardly around the two innermost pulleys 52 on each shaft 50, and then lead downwardly to supporting weights 55. These Wei hts slide longitudinally within the stiles of the auxiliary frame; and transversely disposed partitions 56 are secured within these stiles and form guideways for the Wei hts 55.

The shutters 32 and 33 have ca les or other flexible elements 57 secured to their upper rails, and these cables extend upwardly around the two outer sheaves 52 of each shaft 50 and then downwardly to the upper terminals of helical extension springs 58, which springs are, in turn, secured to the lower rail of the auxiliary frame, as indicated at 59. This arrangement supports the screens and shutters against downward movement, and the springs 58 are employed when expediency necessitates the employment of an auxiliary frame of restricted dimensions; although it is to be understood that this particular arrangement is not mandatory, but weights may be employed exclusively under conditions permittln the employment of a frame of liberal dlmensions.

Each shutter is formed of a rectangular frame comprising an upper rail 60 and a lower rail 61, which rails are formed of channeled or U-shaped material. These rails flare at their opposed terminals, as indicated at 62, and coincide with the inclined flanges 63 of U-shaped side members or stiles 64. A plurality of obliquely disposed cross slats 65 is provided and they have their opposed terminals secured within the U-shaped side members 64. The uppermost slat 65 has a vertically disposed flange 66 formed thereon which is rigidly secured to one of the depending flanges of the top rail 60, thereby reinforcing the structure; and the lowermost slat 65 has an a mu or flange 67 extending vertically there rom and is secured to the outer flange of the bottom rail 61. Spaced bearing members 68 are rigidly secured to frame.

' bearin the a mu 67 and these bearin s 68 have oppose latch or look bars 69 sli ably mounted therein. Manipulating fingers 70 are formed at the inner or adjacent terminals of the rods 69. and a collar 71 is adjustably secured to each rod 69, while an extension spring surrounds each rod 69 and is positioned between the innermost bearing 68 and the adjustable collar71 to normally project, the outer end of each rod 69 beyon the outer faces of the stiles 64. 7

Each rod 69 is held against rotation with res ect to the bearing 68 by means of a in or hey 72, which engages a spline or ey way 7 3, anda stop member or pin 74 is secured to the apron 67 and-1s positioned inter mediate theinner terminals-of the latch bars 69,. 5 need apertures 75' and 75'are formed in t 'erguide members for the inner and outer shuttersa d shutter may-be locked in any predetermined position in its respective uide members by moving each shutter so that the latch bars 69 register with selected apertures 75 and 75'.

An adjusting means is provided for swingin the outer shutter 32 and its movab e ide members 35 about their pivots 36, an includes a vertically disposed rod 7 6 having a manipulating handle or finger 7 6 and this rod is mounted for sliding movement in 77 and 78. The bearing 78 is forms to provide a locking member for the rod, and incorporates spaced manipulating fingers 7 9 pivotally mounted on a frame member 80, as indicated at 81, and an extension sprin 82 surrounds the rod 7 6 and is disposed etween the mampulatin or looking fingers 79 to normallyhold t ese fingers in spaced relation the bearing apertures 83 of the fingers 79 grip the bar 76 and hold it against lon tudinal movement. A collar 84 1s adj ustab y secured to the rod 76 and a link 85 1s pivotally secured to an ear 86 carried by one of the uide members 35 and to said collar.

T e inner shutter 33 has anear or bearing member 87 secured to one of its cross slats 65, and a link or supsorting rod 88 is loosely and pivotally secure to the ear 87, as is in- Therefore each dicated at 89. The: outer or'free end of the Since the inner member 26 of the auxiliary frame is offset, the outer shutter 32 is somewhat wider than the inner shutter 33, thus permitin the stiles of the d sired it is moved downwardly thereby causing its lower terminal ting the inner 39 to swing outwardly about their pivots 40 without engaging the guide members 34 for the outer shutter 32. his arrangement also permits the connectin link to operate through longitudinal s ots 92 and 93, the slots 92 being formed in the offset portion 31 of the inner frame 26 and the slots 93 are formed in the rear walls or flanges of the inner and outer members of the stiles of the auxiliar frame, thus allowing free movement 0 the link 85 through the frame to operate the outer shutter without interfering with the inner shutter or screens.

In operation, the outer shutter may be moved vertically to any desired position and there locked, by simply allowing the latch bars 69 to snap. into en agement with selected. apertures 75 and 5 and the inner shutter may be likewise adjusted without interferin with the operation of the outer shutter. of the outer shutter 32, this may be readily done by simply moving this shutter to its uppermost position and looking it to its movable guides 35. Then by gri ping the fingers 79 and raising the rod 76, the shutter may be moved about its pivots 36 to any desition and there secured by simply releasing the fingers 79. When it is desired to employ the inner shutter 33 as an awning, into its movable or pivoted guide members 39, but free from engagement with the relatively short guideway 38. Now the rod 88 is grasped and the shutter 33 moved outwardly about its pivots 40 to a desired position, and then the finger is positioned within the selected apertures 75 of the outer stationary guide member 34 or the apertures 7 5 formed in the stile of the inner member of the auxiliary frame. The weight .of the shutter forces the finger inwardly and downwardly, thereby causing the curved and offset portion 91 of the finger 90 to revent disengagement of the rod 88. Thus it is obvious that these shutters may be independently adjusted, and by referring to Fi 11, 12, 1e, 14 and 15, it will be seen t at the shutters may be so manipulated as to distribute the light in any desired manner within a room or inclosure.

The shutters may be moved to a looking or closure position, as disclosed in Fig. 2, and in this position the outer shutter 32 is moved a short distance downwardly so that is positioned in the upper ortions of the stationary ide members 34, in which osition the late a tain of t e apertures 75 and 75' and lock the shutter 32 to the frame. Now the inner shutter 33 is moved to its lowermost position and locked, in which position the lower terminal of this shutter is positioned within the relatively short stationary guide or looking members 38'. It is obvious that this arrangeshutter and its movable guides f it is desired to form an awning rs 69 engage cerment presents a burglar-proof structure, since it is necessarv. in order to effect an entrance through the window, to not on] shear or break the terminals of the latch ar 69, but it is necessary to remove or break the outer flanges of the stationary guide member 34 and'the locking member 38 before these shutters can be moved outwardly about their pivots.

Havin thus described my invention, what is claime is 1. A device of the class described including a frame, a stationary guide member carried by the frame, a movable guide member pivoted to the frame and cooperating with the stationary guide member to form a continuous guidewa a shutter mounted to slide along the said guideway, means for locking the shutter in selected positions along the guideway and for locking the shutter to the pivoted guide member to permit the pivoted guide member and shutter to move independently of the stationary guide member, means for moving the pivoted guide member and shutter about the pivot of the pivoted guide member, and means for locking the pivoted guide member in selected positions in its path of movement about its pivot.

2. The combination with a window frame, of a composite auxiliary frame having shutters mounted to slide within the auxiliary frame and mounted for swinging movement upon the auxiliary frame, and screen frames mounted to slide within the said auxiliary frame.

3. An auxiliary window frame having a stationary guide member secured thereto, a

relatively short stationary guide member secured to the said frame in alinement with the first mentioned stationary member, a movable guide member pivoted to the said frame intermediate the said stationary guide members and adapted to aline with said stationa guide members, a shutter mounted to sli e within the guide members, and

means for locking the shutter in selected positions within the said guide members.

composite auxiliary frame formed of sheet metal, inner and outer guide ways carried by the frame, each guide way comprising a stationary strip of U-shaped metal and a pivoted strip of U-shaped metal, inner and outer shutters mounted to slide within the said ideways, and means for locking the said utters to the said guideways.

5. A composite auxiliary window frame,v

eways supported by the frame, the outer ideway having a stationary guide mem r secured to the lower portion of the frame and a pivoted guide member which is positioned above the stationary member and adapted to aline with the stationary guide member, the inner guideway comprising spaced stationary inner and outer guid guide members and a movable guide member which is pivoted between the .said spaced stationa ide members and ads ted to aline wit ti: spaced stationa gui e members, shutters mountcd'to sl' 0 within the said guideways, means for locking .theshuttors in selected positions within the id'eways, and means for moving the pivoted members about their pivots.

6. The combination with a window )frame, of a composite auxiliary frame, inner and outer guideways supported by the auxiliary frame, inner and outer shutters mounted to slide within the inner and outer guideways respectively, each guideway comprising a stationary. guide member and a pivoted guide member, means for counterbalancing the said shutters, a rod mounted to slide upon the Window frame; a link pivotally connected to the rod and to the outer ivoted guide member, said link extending through the auxiliary frame and adapted to cooperate with the said rod to move the outer guide member about its pivot, means for locking the said rod, and a link having one end pivoted to the inner shutter and its opposed end adapted to engage the outer stationary guide way to support the inner shutter in selected positions.

7. A device of the class described including a frame, movable guide members pivotally secured to the frame and formed of approximately U-shaped metal having inclined side flanges, and a shutter mounted to slide upon the movable guide member, 100 said shutter having stiles formed of approximately U-shaped metal having inclined flanges and ada ted to slide upon the movable guide mem ers, the inclined flanges of the movable guide members and the stiles 105 coiiperatin to prevent lateral displacement of the sti es with respect to the movable guide members.

8. The combination with a window frame, of a sheet-metal auxiliary frame comprising an outer member which is L-shape in cross section, means for securing the outer member to the window frame, an'inner member which is rectan lar in cross section and cooperates with t e outer member to form a 115 housing, means for securing the outer member to the inner member, and shutters mounted for sliding and swinging movement upon the auxiliary frame.

9. An auxiliary frame comprising an outer member which is L-shape in cross section, an inner member which is rectangular in cross section and is secured to the outer member, said inner member having an oifset portion and spaced slots formed in the walls of the inner member adjacent the offset portion, an outer guide member pivoted to the rectangular inner member and an inner guide member secured to sliding movement within the guide members, a sliding rod, a link pivotally secured to the sliding rod and to the pivoted outer guide member, said link extending through the said slots to move the outer guide member about its pivot when the said sliding rod is moved without interfering with the inner guide member. 7

10. A device of the class described including a frame. movable guide members pivotally secured to the frame and having opposed inclined side fianges, a shutter comprising opposed end rails, opposed stiles, and a plurality of cross slats, said stiles having opposed inclined flanges and adapted 15 to engage and slide upon the movable guide members, the inclined flanges of the stiles coiiperating with the inclined flanges of the movable guide members to prevent lateral displacement of the stiles with respect to the 20 movable guide members.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed my slgnature in the resence of two witnesses.

i EOSEPH M. ARMSTRONG.

Witnesses MARGARET MoNoUnE, CARL Bunwnsmr.

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