AU2006202625B2

AU2006202625B2 - A framing member

Info

Publication number: AU2006202625B2
Application number: AU2006202625A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Andrew Paul Cottle
Original assignee: WINDOW WEATHER SYSTEMS Pty Ltd
Current assignee: WINDOW WEATHER SYSTEMS Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2005-06-24
Filing date: 2006-06-21
Publication date: 2012-01-19
Anticipated expiration: 2026-06-21
Also published as: AU2006202625A1

Abstract

- 14 The present invention Is directed to a framing member and an assembled frame of framing members for fitting about window and doorway openings. The 5 assembled frame provides for the fitting of a flyscreen, security grill and or weather cover which substantially prevents the entry of rain but allows the circulation of air.

Description

A FRAMING MEMBER FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to framing and in particular but not exclusively to 5 framing for a flyscreen or security mesh. Reference to flyscreens and security frames is by way of example only and the invention is not limited to flyscreens and security frames. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 10 Current flyscreen frames are usually aluminum substantially rectangular extruded sections with a planar outer surface and an inner surface with a longitudinal recess in which the flyscreen mesh is inserted and retained in position by a flexible spline. The assembled flyscreen is then fitted within a recess or rebate of window framing or screen tracks fastened to the window surrounds. 15 However, current flyscreen and security frames do not provide for the fitting of other window accessories to the flyscreen and security frames. The current flyscreen and security frames are made solely for the purpose of supporting flyscreen or security mesh. 20 OBJECT OF THE INVENTION it is an object of the present invention to provide a framing member that overcomes at least in part one or more of the above mentioned problems and provide an alternative framing member. 25 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention was developed from the concept of using flyscreen and security frames to fit other window accessories. In one aspect the present invention broadly resides In a framing member for forming a flyscreen frame or security frame and having an elongate section with a 5 first longitudinal recess for retaining the flyscreen mesh or security grill and a second longitudinal recess for fitting an accessory. Preferably the elongate section is substantially tubular and more preferably substantially rectangular in cross-section. Preferably the elongate section is of constant cross-section and indefinite 10 length. Preferably the elongate section is a substantially rectangular section with the first longitudinal recess having an opening on a wider side of the rectangular section. More preferably the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with an L-shaped flange extending from a narrower side to form the first longitudinal 15 recess that opens on a wider side of the elongate section. Preferably the elongate section is a substantially rectangular section with the second longitudinal recess having an opening on a narrower side of the rectangular section. More preferably there is an I-shaped flange that is positioned adjacent to the L-shaped flange to form a U-shaped recess being the second longitudinal 20 recess. More preferably the elongate section is a substantially rectangular section with the first longitudinal recess having an opening on a wider side of the rectangular section and the second longitudinal recess having an opening on a narrower side of the rectangular section.

In another aspect the present invention broadly resides in a framing member for forming a flyscreen frame for fitting a flyscreen mesh and accessory, including an elongate section with a first longitudinal recess for retaining the flyscreen, a second longitudinal recess for fitting an accessory wherein the elongate section is 5 substantially rectangular in cross-section with the second recess opening along the narrow side of the elongate section and said 'first recess opening along the wide side of the elongate member. In another aspect the present invention broadly resides in a framing member for forming a flyscreen frame for fitting a flyscreen mesh, a security grill and 10 accessory, including an elongate section with a first longitudinal recess for retaining the flyscreen, a second longitudinal recess for fitting an accessory and a third longitudinal recess for fitting a security mesh wherein the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the second and third recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the elongate section, 15 said first recess opening along the wide side of the elongate member. The second and third recesses are preferably separated by a common wall extending along the narrow side of the elongate section. In another aspect the present invention broadly resides in a framing member for forming a flyscreen frame for fitting a security grill and accessory including an 20 elongate section with a longitudinal security grill recess and a longitudinal accessory recess, said elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the elongate section. The recesses are preferably separated by a common wall extending along the 25 narrow side of the elongate section.

-4 Each longitudinal recess preferably has one or more longitudinal internal ribs for retaining an insert within the recess. The accessory is preferably an accessory for a window, a door or any suitable opening. More preferably the accessory is a window accessory such as a weather 5 cover. The frame member is preferably extruded or roll formed. In further aspect the invention broadly resides in a frame formed from a plurality of any one of the above mentioned framing members. The frame may include flyscreen mesh or security grill inserted within the first 10 longitudinal recess. The frame may include a weather cover fitted within the second longitudinal recess. The weather cover serves to cover a window opening but prevent entry of rain while allowing the circulation of air. In another aspect the invention broadly resides in a frame assembly including 15 a plurality of any one of the above mentioned framing members engageable to form a frame and a fly screen mesh or security grill insertable within the first longitudinal recess. In a further aspect the invention broadly resides in a frame assembly including a plurality of framing members as described above engageable to form a frame, a fly 20 screen mesh or security grill insertable within the first longitudinal recess and a weather cover insertable within the second longitudinal recess. In-a further aspect the invention broadly resides in a frame assembly including a plurality of framing members engageable to form a frame insertable with a fly screen mesh, security grill and window accessory wherein the framing member 25 includes an elongate section with a first longitudinal recess for retaining the flyscreen. a second longitudinal recess for fitting an accessory and a third longitudinal recess for fitting a security mesh wherein the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the second and third recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the elongate section, 5 said first recess opening along the wide side of the elongate member. In a further aspect the invention broadly resides in a frame assembly including a plurality of framing members engageable to form a frame insertable with a security grill and window accessory wherein the framing member includes an elongate section with a longitudinal security grill recess and a longitudinal accessory recess, 10 said elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the elongate section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the present invention can be more readily understood and put 15 into practical effect, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings wherein: Figure 1 is a diagrammatic view of the preferred embodiment of the framing member; Figure 2 is a diagrammatic view of the installation of a weather cover to a 20 framing member; Figure 3 is a diagrammatic plan view of a window fitted with the fly screen frame assembly using the framing member; and Figure 4 is a diagrammatic view of an alternative embodiment of the framing member. 25 -6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With reference to Figure 1, there is shown a framing member 10 for use in forming a flyscreen frame assembly. The framing member 10 is an elongate aluminum extruded section and substantially rectangular in cross-section. The 5 framing member 10 includes a rectangular box section 11 with an L shaped flange 12 extending from the top narrow side 13 of the box section 11. The box section 11 provides the frame member 10 with strength and integrity. The L-shaped flange 12 and opposing portion 14 of the top narrow side 13 forms a first longitudinal recess 15 which opens adjacent a first wide side 16 of the 10 box section 11. The inside surface 17 of the recess 15 has several longitudinal ribs 18 for retaining a fly screen and fixing spline within the recess 15. There is also an I-shaped flange 20 extending upwards from the edge of the top narrow side 13. A second longitudinal recess 21 is formed by the L shaped flange and the I-shaped flange 20. The internal surface 22 of the I-shaped flange 20 15 has a longitudinal rib 23 for retaining an inserted accessory such as a weather cover within the second longitudinal recess 21. The framing member 10 can be extrusion, roll formed or produced by another suitable process where the member 10 can be made to any suitable desired length. With reference to figure 2, there is a weather cover 25 being inserted into 20 frame member 10. The weather cover 25 has a flange 26 insertable within the second longitudinal recess 21. The weather cover 25 is maintained in position within the recess 21 by a resiliently deformable protrusion 27 on the weather cover 25. The weather cover 25 is substantially prevented from withdrawal by the abutting of the protrusion 27 against rib 23. In other embodiments, the weather cover is fastened by 25 rivets or screws or fixed by gluing within the recess in the framing member.

-7 The position and orientation of the first longitudinal recess 15 and second longitudinal recess 21 allows a flyscreen and weather cover respectively to be inserted in operational positions without interference from the other component. Each component can be installed independently. The independent installation of the 5 flyscreen and the weather over, allows a weather cover to be retro-fitted to existing flyscreen frames with the frame member 10. Figures 3 shows the installed flyscreen frame 30 having assembled frame members 10, flyscreen 31 and a weather cover 25. The installed flyscreen frame 30 is fitted within a three channel window framing 32 that surrounds the window 10 opening. The outer channel 33 provides a recess for fitting the flyscreen frame 30, while the middle channel 34 and inner channel 35 support the fixed window 36 and sliding window 37 respectively. The flyscreen 31 is held in place within the first longitudinal recess 15 by a compressible spline 39. Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of the framing member 40. The 15 framing member 40 is able to fit a flyscreen mesh, security grill and a weather cover. The framing member 40 is an elongate substantially rectangular section having a first elongate recess 41 opening along the wide side 42 of the elongate section. The first elongate recess 41 has at least one but preferably two longitudinal ribs for abutting a flyscreen spline and holding the flyscreen mesh in position. The framing 20 member 40 also has a second recess 43 and a third recess 44 for fitting the weather cover and the security grill respectively. Both the second and third recesses 43,44 open along the narrow side 45 of the framing member 40. The second and third recesses 43,44 are adjacent each other and separated by a common wall 46. The second recess 43 also has an elongate rib 47 for retaining the weather cover in position. The framing member 40 is of substantially constant cross section and may be of any desired length. ADVANTAGES 5 The preferred embodiment provides an advantage that the assembled flyscreen frame allows installation of an accessory such as a weather cover to the outer side of the flyscreen. With the preferred embodiment of the assembled flyscreen, an accessory such as a weather cover can be retro fitted to existing flyscreen frames that have the preferred framing member. 10 VARIATIONS It will of course be realised that while the foregoing has been given by way of illustrative example of this invention, all such and other modifications and variations thereto as would be apparent to persons skilled in the art are deemed to fall within 15 the broad scope and ambit of this invention as is herein set forth. Throughout the description and claims this specification the word "comprise" and variations of that word such as "comprises" and "comprising", are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps,

Claims

1. A framing member for forming a flyscreen frame, said framing member is an elongate section which in cross-section has a substantially rectangular portion with 5 an I-shaped flange extending from a narrow side wall of the rectangular portion, said I-shaped flange and an opposing first wall forms a second longitudinal recess for fitting a window accessory; said elongate section has an L-shaped flange, said L shaped flange and the narrow side wall of the rectangular portion forms a first longitudinal recess adapted to fit a flyscreen mesh and a spline, said first longitudinal 10 recess is wider than said second longitudinal recess.

2. A framing member as claimed in claim 1 wherein the opposing first wall is a section of the L-shaped flange. 15

3. A framing member as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the elongate section is of constant cross-section and indefinite length.

4. A framing member as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the first longitudinal recess has an opening on a wide side of the rectangular section. 20

5. A framing member as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with an L-shaped flange extending from a narrower side to form the first longitudinal recess that opens on a wide side of the elongate section. 25 -10

6. A framing member as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the elongate section is a substantially rectangular section with the second longitudinal recess having an opening on a narrower side of the rectangular section. 5

7. A framing member as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein there is an I-shaped flange that is positioned adjacent to the L-shaped flange to form a U-shaped recess being the second longitudinal recess.

8. A framing member as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein 10 there is a third longitudinal recess for fitting a security mesh wherein the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the second and third longitudinal recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the elongate section, said first recess opening along the wide side of the elongate member. 15

9. A framing member as claimed in claim 8 wherein the second and third recesses are separated by a common wall.

10. A framing member as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein 20 each longitudinal recess has one or more longitudinal internal ribs for retaining an insert within the recess.

11. A framing member as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the accessory is an accessory for a window, a door or any suitable opening. 25 - II

12. A frame formed from a plurality of the framing members claimed from any one of the preceding claims.

13. A frame as claimed in claim 12 wherein a weather cover is positionable within 5 second longitudinal recess wherein said weather cover serves to cover a window opening but substantially prevent entry of rain while allowing the circulation of air.

14. A frame assembly including a plurality of the framing members claimed from any one of the preceding claims wherein said framing members are assembled to 10 form a frame and a fly screen mesh is positionable within the first longitudinal recess and a weather cover is insertable within the second longitudinal recess.

15. A frame assembly including a plurality of framing members joinable to form a frame, said frame is insertable with a fly screen mesh, security grill and window 15 accessory wherein the framing member includes an elongate section with a first longitudinal recess for retaining the flyscreen, a second longitudinal recess for fitting an accessory and a third longitudinal recess for fitting a security mesh wherein the elongate section is substantially rectangular in cross-section with the second and third recesses adjacent each other and each opening along the narrow side of the 20 elongate section, said first recess opening along the wide side of the elongate member.