DE102016114011A1 - Method for packaging a window with a frame insulation and a packaged window - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of packaging a window with a frame insulation, the window having a frame, a wing and a window pane, the frame having an upper component, a lower component and two lateral components, wherein the frame insulation for use on an outer side the frame is adapted in a mounted state of the window, and a set for a packaged window. The method comprises the steps of: A. providing a packaging element, such as a cardboard component; B. placing the window on the packaging element; C. arranging the frame isolation on the window; and D. closing the packaging element around the window and the frame insulation. In step D, at least part of the frame insulation is disposed between the windowpane and the packaging member to protect the windowpane of the packaged window. In the kit, the packaging member (20) is adapted to provide a space between the packaging member (20) and the window (10) in the assembled state, and such a space interposed between a windowpane (17) of the window (10) and the packaging member (30) is filled by at least part of the frame insulation (30).

Description

The present invention relates to a method of packaging a window, the window comprising a frame, a wing and a window pane, the frame having an upper component, a lower component and two lateral components, the method comprising the steps of providing a packaging element, like a cardboard component; Placing the window on the packaging element; Arranging the frame insulation on the window, wherein the frame insulation is adapted for use on the outside of the frame in an assembled state of the window and has a first side and a second side. The invention further relates to a packaged window.

It is well known to package windows for transportation using cushioning elements located between the window and the packaging element, which prevent damage to the window by some of the shocks encountered during transportation. Furthermore, placing cushioning elements on the outside of the window makes it less likely for the window to move in the package.

A disadvantage of using disposable cushioning members that serve no other purpose is an increase in waste material. Therefore, it is advantageous to have multiple uses for the materials used in packaging the window. One such purpose could be insulation of the window, since insulation materials are often made of similar materials as used in packaging and securing.

An example of this use is in the EP0750081A1 in which a skylight is packaged and secured using four L-shaped padding elements disposed about the skylight frame. The L-shaped upholstery elements are used on arrival at a construction site to insulate a gap between the skylight and a roof structure in which the skylight is mounted.

A disadvantage of this method is that the transport protection is limited to the outer frame of the skylight. Another disadvantage is that the use of the L-shaped elements requires larger packaging.

Against this background, it is an object of the invention to provide an alternative method of packaging a window, which protects the window even better in the package during transport, which further reduces the waste and reduces the volume of the package.

This is achieved by a method of packaging a window, wherein in a step A a packaging element is provided, in a step B a window is placed on the packaging element, in a step C the frame insulation is placed on a window of the window, and in a Step D, the packaging element is closed around the window and the frame insulation, so that after step D at least part of the frame insulation between the window pane of the window and the packaging element is arranged, so as to protect the window pane of the packaged window.

An advantage of placing the frame insulation between the windowpane of the window and the packaging element instead of on the outside of the frame is that the overall length and width of the packaged window decreases, which reduces the amount of packaging material to be used and also makes the packaged window easier to handle.

The frame is less fragile than the windowpane, and therefore it is more advantageous to arrange the frame insulation between the windowpane of the window and the packaging element so that impact forces directed towards the windowpane are reduced than between the packaging element and the frame. Experience has shown that the likelihood of unacceptable damage to the frame during transport is very low, even without cushioning elements around the frame, but of course it is still possible to provide such elements in addition to locating the frame insulation on the windowpane.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the wording of placing the frame insulation on the windowpane is not limited to direct contact between the frame insulation and the windowpane. Thus, it is common in the art to place a plastic film or sheet of paper on the windowpane so that it or this serves as a scratch guard.

Another advantage of disposing the frame insulation between the windowpane of the window and the packaging member is that impact forces on the surface of the packages parallel to the windowpane are more evenly distributed to the frame, the wing and the windowpane. Without the frame insulation between the windowpane of the window and the packaging element, these impact forces would be absorbed more locally, therefore the risk of cracks, fractures, dents and the like damages decreases with the present invention.

In one embodiment of the invention, the frame insulation comprises an adhesive material so that it can be secured to the packaging element and / or the window. This makes it possible to maintain the impact protection mentioned above during transportation and handling since the position of the frame insulation can be secured. The adhesive material may also be used to secure the placement of the frame insulation during assembly. Alternatively, a first adhesive material may be used to secure the frame insulation in the package, and a second adhesive material may be used to secure the placement of the frame insulation during assembly. The first and second adhesive materials may be different adhesives or may be made of the same material.

Most skylights are rectangular, with the side panels longer than the top and bottom panels. The frame insulation used in the package, in one embodiment, is a frame insulation having a shorter length than the longest frame member, such as a frame insulation adapted to be used adjacent to an upper or lower frame member in the assembled state become. This means that in the packaged window, the frame insulation can be placed on a side frame member of the window without protruding over the top and bottom of the window.

By locating the frame insulation at about the midpoint of a side frame member of the window, the portion of the packaging element where the distance to the frame is greatest can be further assisted. In other embodiments, the frame insulation may be placed on the hinge axis of the window to protect a fragile area of the window, even when the hinge axis is offset from the center of the window.

In one embodiment, the frame insulation has a first side that is substantially planar and is adapted to be disposed adjacent to the packaging element in the delivery condition; and a second side has a shape adapted to contact the windowpane of the window and possibly also a side frame member in the delivery condition of the window. The shape of the second side may have one or more curves, edges, and / or surfaces that allow the frame insulation to contact the windowpane and side members of the skylight in the packaged state. If the shape of the frame insulation is substantially flat, the packaging element may be of a smaller size, which also results in easier handling.

In one embodiment, additional cushioning elements may be placed in the package for frame isolation for the purpose of increasing the protection of the window. These additional cushioning elements may be additional isolation elements or may be made of other suitable cushioning materials.

When the packaged window has been transported to the installation site, the packaging element is opened, the window is mounted in an opening in a roof or other part of a building and at least part of the frame insulation is mounted between the window frame and the roof or other part of a building ,

When the packaging element has been opened, the frame insulation can be placed on the floor or on the opened packaging element to serve as a support for the window or parts thereof during unpacking and assembly preparations. The window or parts thereof may then be placed on the frame insulation to prevent damage to the frame, the cover components, etc.

Preferably, at least a portion of the frame insulation is adapted to be mounted to the upper and / or lower frame member of the window.

In one embodiment, a kit for packaging a window includes a packaging member, a window, and frame insulation, wherein at least a portion of the frame insulation is adapted to be mounted to at least one frame member of the window frame, preferably an upper or lower frame member.

In one embodiment of the inventive concept, the frame insulation comprises a component that can be divided into two components along a separation zone, after which the two separate components can be mounted on the window. The separation zone may be formed as a weakened zone, a perforated zone, a cut-out section, two elements connected to the separation zone for packaging purposes, or other embodiments enabling separation through a structure, and preferably also showing where the component is to share. The split components are preferably mounted to the upper and lower frame members of the window.

In one embodiment, the frame insulation is made of an elastic material that is capable of its original shape after a Recover compression so that it is capable of absorbing impact forces and still suitable for use as frame isolation after unpacking.

In one embodiment, the frame insulation is made of polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, high temperature expanded polystyrene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber or wood materials.

The frame insulation should preferably have a lambda value less than 1 W / mK in order to achieve good insulation properties. In a preferred embodiment, less than 0.1 W / mK, and in a further preferred embodiment, it should be less than 0.04 W / mK.

A U-value of the frame insulation less than 1 W / m ² K is desired. In a preferred embodiment it should be less than 0.1 W / m ² K, and in a further preferred embodiment less than 0.02 W / m ² K.

The frame insulation should be made of a heat resistant material. In a mounted condition, the frame insulation can locally reach temperatures well above normal room temperature. The frame insulation is therefore preferably made of a material which is heat resistant above 20 ° C, more preferably above 40 ° C, even more preferably above 60 ° C and even more preferably above 80 ° C.

The frame insulation is made of a material that would not significantly contribute to fire propagation in the event of a fire near the frame insulation. Therefore, the Euroclass E or better is preferred.

The frame insulation is also made of a material that is UV stable and can withstand moisture.

In one embodiment of the invention, the frame insulation is made by laminating profiles of insulating material and gluing the profiles together, by machining an element of insulating material profile, by extruding the frame insulation, and / or by casting the frame insulation.

In one embodiment, two elements of the frame insulation are connected by adhesive or by a connecting element, so that the elements are connected in the delivery state, but are easy to separate before mounting the frame insulation.

The invention will now be described in more detail by way of non-limiting examples of presently preferred embodiments and with reference to the schematic drawings, in which:

1 2 shows a plan view of a packaging element, a window and a frame insulation placed on the window pane of the window,

2 shows a cross-section of a window and frame insulation placed on the window of the window,

3 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a component of the frame insulation, seen from a first side,

4 another perspective view of the embodiment 3 shows, seen from a second page,

5 shows a cross section of an embodiment of a component of the frame insulation,

6 shows a cross section of a window in its assembled state with mounted frame insulation elements, and

7 shows a front view of an unpacked window that has been placed on a frame insulation element and a packaging element.

In a first embodiment, the in 1 is shown is a packaging element 20 shown that has such dimensions that it is a window 10 fits around, here a centrally hung skylight. The roof window 10 is on the packaging element 20 arranged. The roof window 10 has a frame 11 , a grand piano 16 and a windowpane 17 , The frame has an upper component 12 , a lower component 13 and two lateral components 14 and 15 , The roof window is rectangular, with the upper and lower frame components 12 . 13 that are shorter than the side frame members 14 and 15 , The wing has the same relationships between its upper, lower and lateral components. A frame insulation component 30 is on the roof window 10 so placed to the packaging element 20 from the windowpane 17 keep away and around the windowpane 17 hold. The frame isolation component 30 is placed so that its center is at a midpoint of the windowpane 17 is, ie, placed where the distance D from the center of the window 17 to the top and bottom of the frame 11 and grand piano 16 is greatest. This provides the fragile components with protection around the hinge axis, especially the ends of the cover components 18 . 19 on the wing and the Frame. In another embodiment, where the hinge axis is offset from the center of the window, the center of the frame isolation component is 30 offset from the center of the window. The center of the frame insulating member need not be on the hinge axis in all embodiments, but it is preferable that the frame insulating member always cover the hinge axis.

When packaging the window becomes the packaging element 20 over the roof window 10 and the frame insulating member 30 folded and closed around these parts by attaching a part of the packaging element 20 with another by using fasteners such as staples, glue, tape or other means. The frame isolation 30 , as in 2 is shown, arranged so that a first page 31 the packaging element 20 is facing when it comes to the skylight 10 is closed around. A second page 32 the frame insulation 30 has a shape so that when on the windowpane 17 It is also placed on a cladding component of the skylight 10 is applied, wherein there is the gap between a side frame member 15 and a side member of the wing 16 covers. In the embodiment shown, the frame insulation 30 on the left side frame member 15 placed, but could easily be rotated, leaving the frame insulation 30 on the right side side frame member 14 or placed on the upper or lower frame members, just as additional cushioning members may be placed in the package, for the purpose of increasing the protection of the window 10 , These additional cushioning elements may provide additional frame isolation components 30 or may be made of other suitable cushioning materials.

The frame isolation 30 that in the 2 - 5 shown has a separation zone 34 , which is a weakened zone of the frame insulation 30 is. This weakened zone allows separation of the frame insulation 30 in two separate insulation elements 35 and 36 ,

In this embodiment, the frame insulation 30 also adhesive tape 33 on which to attach the frame insulation 30 on the packaging element 20 Can be used when the packaging element 20 around the skylight 10 is closed around. The adhesive strips 33 Can also be used to attach the frame insulation 30 be used on the frame member or roof structures, when mounting the frame insulation 30 at the skylight 10 ,

In the assembled state of the roof window 10 , as in 6 shown is the skylight 10 in a roof opening 50 assembled. The frame isolation 30 was along the separation zone 34 divided. A part 35 the frame insulation 30 is on the upper frame member 12 using the adhesive tape 33 placed so that the first page 31 adjacent to the upper frame member 12 is arranged and the second page 32 whose curves are the frame isolation 30 allow the windowpane 17 and the side components of the skylight 10 in the packaged state as described above is adjacent to a sealing member of the roof window 10 arranged. A second part 36 the frame insulation 30 is adjacent to the lower frame member 13 arranged so that a first page 31 using the adhesive tape 33 to a rafter in the roof opening 50 attached, and a second page 32 adjacent to a sealing element of the roof window 10 is arranged.

In one embodiment, in 7 shown was the skylight 10 from the packaging element 20 unpacked, the frame insulation 30 was removed from the packaging and on the packaging element 20 with a first side facing the floor 31 placed. The roof window 10 is then on a second page 32 the frame insulation 30 placed to damage the frame 11 or the cover components thereof during handling of the roof window 10 to prevent before mounting.

For further embodiments of the frame insulation and its assembly is here to the co-pending application of the applicant DK201570502 which was filed on the same date as the present application, as well as the prior application WO2013050041 A1 of the applicant.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention is by no means limited to the preferred embodiments described above. On the contrary, many modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the appended claims.

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This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 0750081 A1 [0004]
• DK 201570502 [0045]
• WO 2013050041 A1 [0045]

Claims (10)

Method for packaging a window ( 10 ) with a frame isolation ( 30 ), the window ( 10 ) a frame ( 11 ), a wing ( 16 ) and a window pane ( 17 ), the frame ( 11 ) an upper component ( 12 ), a lower component ( 13 ) and two lateral components ( 14 and 15 ) Has; the frame insulation ( 30 ) for use on the outside of the frame ( 11 ) in a mounted state of the window ( 10 ) is adjusted; the method comprising the steps of: A. providing a packaging element ( 20 ), such as a cardboard component; B. Placing the window ( 10 ) on the packaging element ( 20 ); C. Arranging the Frame Isolation ( 30 ) on the window ( 10 ); D. closing the packaging element ( 20 ) around the window ( 10 ) and the frame isolation ( 30 ); the method being characterized in that at least part of the frame insulation ( 30 ) between the windowpane ( 17 ) and the packaging element ( 20 ) is arranged to the window pane ( 17 ) of the packaged window. Method for packaging a window ( 10 ) according to claim 1, wherein the frame insulation ( 30 ) on the packaging element ( 20 ) and / or the window ( 10 ) using an adhesive ( 33 ) is attached. Method for packaging a window ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame insulation ( 10 ) is a single insulating member adapted to be divided into at least two components along a separation zone ( 34 ) to be shared before assembly. Method for packaging a window ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame insulation ( 30 ) on a side frame member of the window ( 10 ), preferably with a first side ( 31 ) substantially planar and the packaging element ( 20 ) facing the packaged window. Method for packaging a window ( 10 ) according to claim 4, wherein during step C the frame isolation ( 30 ) with its center approximately at the center of a side frame member of the window ( 10 ) is arranged so as to protect the packaging element ( 20 ) where the distance ( 40 ) is the largest to the frame. Set for a packaged window comprising a packaging element ( 20 ), a window ( 10 ) and a frame isolation ( 30 ) for use on the outside of the window frame ( 11 ) in a mounted state of the window ( 10 ), the packaging element ( 20 ) for providing a space between the packaging element ( 20 ) and the window ( 10 ) is adapted in the packaged state, wherein the window ( 10 ) in the packaging element ( 20 ), and wherein at least a part of a space between the packaging element ( 20 ) and the window ( 10 ) through the frame insulation ( 30 ), characterized in that at least part of the frame insulation ( 30 ) between a window pane ( 17 ) of the window ( 10 ) and the packaging element ( 30 ) is arranged in the packaged state. A packaged window set according to claim 6, wherein the frame insulation ( 30 ) for attachment to the packaging element ( 20 ) and / or the window ( 10 ) an adhesive ( 33 ) having. Packaged window set according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the frame insulation ( 30 ) is a single insulating member adapted to be divided into at least two components along a separation zone ( 34 ) to be shared. A packaged window set according to claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein the frame insulation ( 30 ) is made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, high temperature expanded polystyrene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, and wood-based materials. Packaged window kit according to claim 6, 7, 8 or 9, wherein the first page ( 31 ) of the frame isolation ( 30 ) is substantially planar and extends along the packaging element ( 20 ) in the packaged state, and the second side ( 32 ) has a shape adapted to fit with the windowpane ( 17 ) of the window ( 10 ) and a side frame member of the window ( 10 ) in the packaged state.

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