US2515572A - Storm window - Google Patents

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July 18, 1950 T. 1.. SMALLEY 2,515,572

STORM WINDOW Filed Aug. 24, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor TAeoa one L Jinn/[2 1% July 18, 1950 Filed Aug. 24, 1945 T. L. SMALLEY STORM WINDOW 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 [Hum/tor 16 Reade/e L. Jma/fgq.

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1 This invention relates to a storm window, and more particularly to a readily removable and replaceable stormwindow. y A primary object of the invention resides in the provision of animprovedstorm. window con: struction characterized by the absence of'pl truding or external hardware.

- A further object of the inventionresides in the provision f such a storm window which will be relatively water-tight, and which is provided with means whereby ventilation may be-readily provided when the storm window is vin position.- A still further object residesin the provision of such a window-which is sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and efficient in operation,-

and relatively inexpensive and simple to manufacture and assemble, '1

Other objects will in part be obvious and in part be pointed out as the: description of the invention proceeds. v

In the drawings wherein there is disclosed the preferred embodiment of this inventive concept? Figure 1 is a front elevation'alview of one form of storm window embodying the instant inventive concept..-, 1.1.

i Figure 2- is a view taken from the oppositeside of the window as shown in Figure .1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 3-3 of Figural? Figure 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 4-4 of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a rear elevational view of the frame for the sash, disclosing certain constructional details.

Figure 6 is a front elevational view of a. modified form of construction.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 1-! of Figure 2 or Figure 6 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Figure 8 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 88 of Figure 2 or Figure 6 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows, and

Figure 9 is a fragmentary elevational view of a constructive detail.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

Having reference now to the drawings and more particularly to Figures 1 and 2, there is generally indicated at In a window frame, in which are insertable upper and lower sash members II and I2, respectively. The upper sash II is preferably comprised of a glass pane, while the lower sash I! may be alternatively comprised of :a second glass pane or a screen insert in accord- ApplicationAugust .24, 1945, Serial No. 612,437

' SClaimsQl (o1. +1s2) ance with the nature of protection against the weather desired, Both upper and lower inserts. H and I2 are provided withhandlesinset in the lower portion frame thereof as indicated at l3 and [4, respectively.

Referring particularly to the lower edge of the frame II], as indicated at 15 in Figure 8, it will be seen that the same is provided with an exteriorly positioned ridge [6, adapted to be engaged by a, groove ll in the lower portion I8 of the lower sash member l2. Thus it will be seen that.

in order to remove the insert [2 it is necessary to raise the same to disengage the ridge 16 from the groove 11. As best shown in Figure 3 the side members of the sash l I are provided with grooves l8, and overlapping projections l9 adapted to overlie theedges or sides of the frame Ill, the

grooves I8 being adapted to accommodate metal,

weather stripping strips 20 which extend down wardly substantially half the length of the frame.

(see Fig. 5) ,providing a relatively fluid-tight closure for the sides of the device, and holding the.

same against displacement.

In Figure 4 the construction of the sides of the lapping flange or member 22 adapted to form a: relatively fluid-tight seal for the sash with the frame).v l

As best shown in Figure "I the upper portion of sash II is rabbeted as at 21 to engage a corresponding rabbet in the upper portion of frame [0. A resilient spring 28 is secured in the rabbet 25, and serves to bias the upper sash H downwardly into abutting relation With the top of the lower sash I2, and hold the same securely in position with the ridge I6 engaging in the groove l'l. Side springs 29 are provided, which serve to hold the upper sash I l in position, when the lower sash is removed.

Obviously, in order to remove the lower sash it is necessary to force the upper sash ll upwardly against the pressure of spring 28, until the groove I! may be disengaged from the ridge l6, whereupon the lower sash may be removed. In order to remove the upper sash it is then necessary to slide the same downwardly until the lower extremities of the weather-stripping 20 are passed, thus clearing the channels l8, whereupon the upper sash may be removed outwardly in the same manner as the lower sash.

While single springs 28 and 29 have been indicated, it will be apparent that a plurality of springs 28 may be utilized, or a plurality of springs,

provided only in the upper corners of the frame,.

and adapted to engage in corresponding grooves in the sides of a one-piece frame 32, provided with;

a handle 33, the weather-stripping 3! bein pivotally mounted on a pin 34 and abutting a friction disk 35, as best shown in Figure9.

If desired the springs 28 may be supplemented or supplanted by coil springs 36. In this modification it will be readily apparent that the springs will bias the one-piece window frame 32 downwardly to cause the groove in the lowerportion of the sash to engage with the ridge on the lower portion of the frame, thus holding the sash securely in place and forming a relatively tight storm window providing a water table at the lower portion thereof.

Obviously, in removing the one-piece sash 32 it' is-necessary to raise the same-against the press'ure' of the springs in the upper portion of the frame, whereupon the entire device may betilted outwardly, and removed from the weather-stripping members 3l, which it will be noted may swing outwardly when the lower portion of the frame is swung outwardly.

- Obviously, in this modification the side springs 29' will be unnecessary.-

From the foregoing it will now be seen that there is herein provided an improved window sash accommodating removable inserts, and including, as best shown at 30 in Figure 5, a water table inthe lower portion thereof to accommodate any water such as rain which may impact against the window and drain to the lower portion thereof, whichv accomplishes all the objects of'thisinvention, and others including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

As many embodiments may be-made ofithis iII- ventive concept, and as many modifications may 4 be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. In a storm window, in combination, a rabbeted frame, an upper sash having a rabbet in the upper surface thereof engaged with the frame rabbet, ,a lower sash havinga groove in the lower surface; thereof, a, ridge on the lower portion of said frame engaging in said groove, said upper sash having a flange adapted for overlapping engagement with the frame, means pressing the uppersash against the lower sash to engage said groove and said ridge, said last-mentioned means comprising a spring insert in the lower side of theupper portion ofa'said frame, side springs abutting the sides of said upper sash, and weather stripping on the sides ofsaid frame engageable in grooves in said upper sash.

2. In a storm window, in combination, a rabbet'ed' frame, a sash having a rabbet in the. upper surface thereof engaged with the frame rabbet; and a groove in the lower surface-of said sash, a ridge on the-lower'portionofsaid frame engaging in' said groove, said sash having-a flange adaptedv for overlapping engagement with the frame, and resilient means in said framepressing said sash downwardly to engage'said groove with saidrid'gc;

3; The structure of claim 2 including weather. stripping in the corner of said frame, a pinionv said-frame, said weather stripping being pivotally mounted on saidpin, said pin being carried'by a friction disk mounted on said frame, said disk and said weather stripping being in" abutting rela tionship;

THEODORE L.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record' in the file of this patent:

UNITED; STATES, PATENTS Number Name Date" 1,396,164 Cole Nov. 8,1921. 2,242,541 Paul May 20, 19.41 2,365,239 Anderson Dec. 19,.194 ii 2,388,044 Drab Oct. 30, 1945 2,402,112 Gee' June 11, 1940;

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