EP1698740B1 - Window - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a roof window with a frame element.

Basically, one can distinguish between openable windows and non-openable windows, such as skylights or transparent facade elements. In the case of an openable window or skylight, a distinction is made between a frame and a sash, which usually carries the glass element of the window. In the following, the term "frame element" is used in summary for all frame elements used on a window, ie a frame, a casement or even a Eindeckrahmen.

In practice, the windows mentioned above are partially provided with a sunshade system that allows the darkening of the window or even in extreme cold creates an additional layer of insulation. These mostly arranged on the outside of the window sun protection systems are often driven electrically in recent times, with an arranged on the inside of the roof window control adjustment of the sun protection systems on the outside is possible. In addition to an energy supply of these drive motors from the building-side power grid also find solar or other power modules their application, which are then also arranged next to the drive motor on the outside of the window or the mounting surface.

In the case of these windows, which can be equipped with the above-mentioned drive and / or power module, the problem exists according to the embodiments known from the prior art the connection of the inside and the outside modules. It is sometimes possible with normal wall windows to make the electrical connection between the control on the inside and for example a drive motor on the outside by a guided through the adjacent wall cable, so this solution is a major problem in skylights, as well as the weather resistance the tightness of the roof construction is to be considered. Especially with metal roofs, it is problematic to produce an electrical connection through the roof skin. Is in window constructions of the prior art, as described above, the connection of the outside and inside modules problematic in the new building, so the retrofitting of existing windows with outside blinds, shading or energy systems is a special challenge, since here the ladder guide to the inside must be integrated into the existing building fabric.

The publication DE 91 00 656 U1 discloses a roof window, according to the preamble of claim 1, which carries on the outside a drive and / or power module in the form of a solar panel and a control module which can be arranged such that it is accessible from the inside of the roof window. Furthermore, it is clear from document D1 that the control module is connected to the external drive module, namely an external roller shutter drive, by a cable which can be guided through the window frame.

The present invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a roof window, in which a simple and fehlerunanfälliger installation of external drive and / or power modules, which are controlled or supplied from the inside, is possible.

This object is achieved by a roof window with a frame element in that the frame element has at least one accessible from the inside of the roof window installation area, for receiving a control module for a arranged on the outside of the window or the installation surface drive and / or power module, and a Conductor element, which is guided by the frame member, for electrically connecting the drive and / or power module with the control module.

An essential point of the invention is that the conductor element is guided by the frame element. In contrast to windows according to the state of Technology where for connecting the inside control modules with the outside drive and / or power modules, the cable must be laid mostly through the roof or the adjacent substructure, here is the leadership of the conductor element with complete exclusion of any sealing problems by the frame member of the window itself The advantage of this is that the often very complicated and error-prone sealing operations are relocated from the construction site in the field of industrial production and so in addition to a more effective a much more accurate and cheaper version is possible.

The frame element additionally has a mounting area, which is the

Control module for controlling the arranged on the outside of the window or the mounting surface drive and / or power modules allowed. This installation area is preferably an installation space, so that the control module can be used in these preferably flush with the surface. Of course, it is also possible to arrange the control module in a separate housing at a designated installation area on the frame member or in its surroundings exposed.

An essential point of the invention is that the frame element is supplied with the installation area and the integrated conductor element as a complete solution to the installation and no further complicated installation operations to connect inside and outside located modules are necessary. In addition to the faster and less error-prone installation procedure, this also guarantees improved durability, since cable ducts through masonry or the roof area, particularly at the joints, were damaged by the ladder elements. The conductor element has on the outside and on the inside or on the outside at least one coupling element for connection to the drive and / or power module or the control module. This coupling element allows the rapid and secure connection of the guided through the frame element conductor element. Depending on the coupling element, the connection can be made without tools and ensuring a high degree of durability. As coupling elements conceivable here are known from the prior art plug or clamp connector for connecting electrical conductor elements. In particular, in the optional retrofitting of roller shutter drives or power modules, such as photovoltaic modules, this embodiment is particularly advantageous because the frame element is delivered standardized with the performed conductor element and only when needed in a very simple way drive motors, power modules and the associated control modules or memory modules can be connected. In addition to retrofitting, of course, the replacement of any defective modules for such a trained window is not a particular challenge, since the defective modules on the coupling areas are quickly connected and disconnected.

Preferably, the conductor element is potted with the frame element. Since the frame element of a window usually represents the separating layer between two regions of different temperature levels, the encapsulation of the conductor element prevents the formation of a cold bridge. However, the conductor element can also be foamed be, or, for example, to facilitate the replacement of a defective conductor element, be installed in a built-in frame member cable channel or conduit. In order to ensure the necessary tightness here then preferably plastic end caps are used, which seal the conductor element or the guide channel.

Preferably, the control module is releasably lockable inserted into the installation area. This allows for easy installation or retrofitting a window with a control module, on the other hand, but also easy replacement of a possibly defective control module. In particular, the formation of clamping connections, which are arranged on the control module and engage in the frame element here allows easy connection between the window and control module.

Preferably, the conductor element is guided within the frame element in a conductor channel, so that, for example, in the case of a defective conductor element, a simple exchange is possible. This conductor channel can be, for example, a cable channel or a flexible plastic tube guided within the frame element 2. Of course, it is also possible here to shed this plastic tube or to provide at the penetration points of the frame member with corresponding sealing elements. It is also conceivable to arrange corresponding sealing elements within the conductor channel, so that here too a tight separation between the outside and inside of the roof window is guaranteed.

Preferably, the control module has a closure plate for closing the installation area and / or for receiving Schaltkommunikations- and signal elements. In particular, in the formation of the installation area on the frame member by an installation space in which the control is installed or retractable, the use of a closure plate is a very easy way to safely integrate the control module in the frame member. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, to provide the control module with a closure plate which contains the controls for controlling a roller shutter motor arranged on the outer side, wherein this closure plate terminates substantially flush with the frame element after insertion of the control module into an installation space formed on the frame element. As mentioned above, this closure plate can also be provided with clamp connectors or similar locking means, so that it can be detachably locked in the installation space and thus ensures both the ease of installation and at any time the accessibility to the control module.

Preferably, the installation area can be opened openably by a blind closure plate, even if no control module is arranged on the frame element. The use of a blind closure plate thus allows the industrial production of a frame element with a mounting area that is equipped only when needed with a control module. As before, the closure plate of the control module can be provided on this blind closure plate the same clamp connectors or similar locking means for releasable attachment to the installation area.

The control module preferably has a film button, which allows the control of the window outside drive or power modules. Especially when using an installation space in which the control module can be used, it is possible to create a substantially flush-mounted termination between the control module and the frame element.

The control module may also have a receiver which communicates wirelessly with a transmitter, in particular a portable transmitter. In this way, a remote control of the drive or power module on the outside of the window is possible, which may be advantageous for example in very high roof windows or inaccessible wall windows. Of course, as with a wired version, a complete network connection of the control module, for example to an automatic shading system, is also conceivable here.

In particular, when using solar modules for energy production on the outside of the window or its mounting surface energy storage elements are required to cache the energy obtained before the call. Preferably, these energy storage elements are integrated into the control module. In particular, the storage of the energy storage element on the warmer inside of the window and especially in the installation space of the frame member guarantees a lasting performance of the energy storage element. In addition, the direct implementation of the conductor element by the frame member guarantees a very short connection between the inside and outside modules and so low losses.

The frame element is preferably a hollow profile element, in particular a multilayer hollow profile element. In addition to the very good thermal insulation of such hollow profile elements facilitates such an embodiment, the leadership of the conductor element through the frame member and allows the formation of an installation space for integration of the control module with or without energy storage element, without consuming Steps are necessary. In order to prevent the formation of a cold bridge, for example, the frame element can also be filled with foam When using an installation space, it is advantageous to design the hollow profile element such that a closed hollow profile chamber runs between the installation space and the outside in order to achieve thermal insulation ,

Preferably, the closure plate of the control module or the blind closure plate is formed so that it closes in the inserted state with the frame member substantially airtight, as this means an additional heat insulation and the formation of a cold bridge by air flowing through the hollow profile element and from the Installation space exits prevented.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

Figur 1

eine isometrische Darstellung eines Dachfensters;

Figur 2

einen Querschnitt der Ausführungsform aus Figur 1 im Detail entlang der Schnittachsen II-II; und

Figur 3

einen Querschnitt einer zweiten Ausführungsform im Detail gemäß der Schnittachsen II-II aus Figur 1.

The invention will be described with reference to an embodiment which is explained in more detail with reference to the figures. Hereby show:

FIG. 1

an isometric view of a skylight;

FIG. 2

a cross section of the embodiment of FIG. 1 in detail along the cutting axes II-II; and

FIG. 3

a cross-section of a second embodiment in detail according to the cutting axes II-II FIG. 1 ,

In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for identical and equivalent parts.

FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a roof window 1, which is installed on the outside 5 of a mounting surface 10, here a tiled roof skin. For shading a glass pane 7 of the roof window 1, a shutter 13 is provided which can be closed and opened by a drive module 12. The roof window 1 is formed as known from the prior art as an openable roof window. For this purpose, it has a casement 3, which carries the glass pane 7 and can be pivoted against a mounted on the mounting surface 10 frame member 2.

FIG. 2 shows that in FIG. 1 shown roof windows 1 in a detail section along the section line II-II shown. Shown is the frame member 2, as a hollow profile element is formed and installed on the mounting surface 10. With the frame member 2, the pivotable sash 3 terminates, which is also formed as a hollow profile and the glass pane 7 carries. Next, the shutter 13 is shown, which is driven by a drive module 12. The drive module 12 is in this embodiment, an electric motor, which can be controlled by a control module 8 on an inner side 4 of the roof window 1. For this purpose, the drive module 12 is connected to the control module 8 via electrical conductor elements 15, 14. It is essential to the invention that the conductor element 14 is guided through the frame element 2. It thus eliminates the sometimes very problematic conductor element guide through the mounting surface 10 and a gap between the mounting surface 10 and the frame member 2. It is rather, as shown in this embodiment, possible the conductor element 14 which is guided within the frame member 2 at least one end to be provided with a coupling region 16, 16 ', so that on the construction site, the connection to the drive module or the control module by a simple insertion of the respective modules is possible. The susceptibility to errors, in particular with regard to the seal, thus drops immensely. Of course, it is also conceivable to use a solar module or a combination of the two modules instead of a roller shutter with drive module, for example, to control a solar-powered shutters. The advantage of this placed on the inside energy storage element, such as a battery, lies in the higher durability and performance due to the warmer storage temperature. Of course, it is also conceivable to guide the conductor element 14 directly into the cover region 11 and to establish a connection with the drive module 12 from there. Thus, then the conductor element 15 and the outer coupling portion 16 'would be protected from the weather.

In the embodiment shown here can be done very easily and error-prone due to the factory-mounted conductor element 14 with arranged on both sides of the coupling elements 16, 16 'a mounting of the shutter control. By means of an external conductor element 15, the connection between the roller shutter drive module 12 and the arranged on the outside of the coupling element 16 'of the conductor element 14 is made. At the same time, the control module 8 is connected to the other coupling element 16 of the conductor element 14.

The positioning of the control module 8 or an energy storage module can be done in different ways. In this embodiment, a mounting portion 6 is provided in the frame member 2, which substantially corresponds to an installation space formed in the frame member 2. This installation space 6 is from the inside of the roof window accessible and allows the exact fit insertion of the control module 8 so that it closes with a closure plate 20 almost flush with the frame element 2. For this purpose, the closure plate 20 clamping connector 18 which releasably lock the control module 8 against the frame member. To control the shutter 13, the closure plate 20 switching elements, such as film buttons that allow an opening or closing operation of the shutter 13. Of course, it is also conceivable on the control module 8 to arrange a corresponding receiving module for wireless control of the shutter 13 by means of a radio transmitter, etc. It is also possible to provide the control module 8 with a computer-controlled opening and closing control, so that, for example, a time-controlled opening and closing of the shutter is possible.

In a not claimed embodiment, it is also possible not to position the control module 8 in an installation space 6 within the frame member 2, but to be arranged as an external module on the frame member 2 or on another surface on the inside of the roof window or its installation surface.

In order to ensure a tight connection between the frame element 2 and the conductor element 14, the conductor element 14 has corresponding sealing elements 28 which are arranged in the penetration region of the conductor element and the corresponding cavities 9, 9 ', 9 "etc. of the frame element 2. Of course it is but also conceivable, for example, to ensure a particularly good insulation to shed the conductor element 14 in the frame element 2. Moreover, it is of course possible to guide the conductor element 14 in a conductor channel, which is installed within the frame member 2 and the simple exchange of a possibly defective conductor element allowed.

FIG. 3 shows a cross section through a second embodiment of the roof window of the invention FIG. 2 , This embodiment also consists of a frame member 2, to which a pivotable sash 3, which carries a glass pane 7, is hingedly hinged. To connect an optionally usable shutter 13 or power module on the outside 5 of the roof window 1, a conductor element 14 is provided in the frame element 2 ex works via which the electrical connection between the optional modules on the outside 5 and a control on the inside 4 very simple and can be done without major sealing measures. The conductor element preferably has coupling elements 16, 16 'for this purpose. To accept a control module (see FIG. 2 ), the frame element 2 has a mounting area 6, which is designed here as an installation space 6. Once the skylight 1 is to be provided with a shutter or power control or other control, in this embodiment, a blind closure flap 24 can be removed from the frame member 2, which closes the installation area 6. Subsequently, a control or similar module 8 can be integrated into this installation area 6 and connected to the conductor element 14 via the coupling element 16. On the outside 4 of the roof window 1, the connection then takes place via the other side coupling element 16 '. Of course, it is also conceivable, in an unclaimed embodiment, to store in the installation space 6, only a power module, such as a battery, for energy supply on the outside 5 of the roof window 1 or its installation surface 10 (see FIG. 2 ) arranged solar system is used. In this case, of course, to cover the installation space 6, the blind closure plate 24 may be used.

reference numeral

1

skylight

2

frame element

3

casement

4

inside

5

outside

6

installation area

7

pane

8th

control module

9

cavity

10

mounting surface

11

coverage area

12

Drive and / or power module

13

shutters

14

conductor element

15

external conductor element

16 ', 16

coupling member

18

clamp connectors

20

closing plate

22

Switching, communication, signaling elements

24

Blind closure plate

26

Energy storage element

28

sealing element

Claims (11)

1. A roof window, comprising a frame element (2), a drive and/or power module (12) arranged on the exterior side (5) or installation surface (10) of the roof window (1), a control module (8) accessible from the interior side (4) of the roof window (1) provided for same, and a conducting element (14) running through the frame element (2) from the interior side (4) to the exterior side (5) to electrically connect the drive and/or power module (12) to the control module (8),
   characterized in that
   the frame element (2) comprises at least one mounting area (6) accessible from the interior side (4) of the roof window (1) for accommodating the control module (8), wherein the control module (8) can be releasably locked into the mounting area, and wherein the conducting element (14) comprises at least one coupling element (16) on the exterior side (5) and on the interior side (4) or on the exterior side (5) for connecting to the drive and/or power module (12), respectively to the control module (8).
2. The roof window according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the conducting element (14) is embedded into the frame element (2).
3. The roof window according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the conducting element (14) runs within a line conduit.
4. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the control module (8) is releasably lockable into the mounting area (6) by means of clamp connectors (18) or similar locking means.
5. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the control module (8) comprises a closure plate (20) for sealing the mounting area (6) and/or accommodating circuit, communication and signal elements (22).
6. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the mounting area (6) can be openably sealed by a blind closure plate (24).
7. The roof window according to claim 5 or 6,
   characterized in that
   the engaged closure plate (20) of the control module (8), or the blind closure plate (24) respectively, is substantially hermetically sealed to the frame element (2).
8. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the control module (8) is a film sensor.
9. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the control module (8) comprises a receiver which communicates wirelessly with a transmitter, particularly a portable transmitter.
10. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the control module (8) comprises an energy storage element (26).
11. The roof window according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the frame element (2) is a hollow profiled element.

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