ES1303660U - Sliding system (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Sliding system, formed by a platform (1) in which one or more channels (2) are arranged with guides (3) at its bottom for sliding sliding leaves (5), characterized in that at least one channel (2) has at least one hinged lid (6) close to the mouth of the channel (2), with a deployed position in which the lid (6) closes the mouth of the channel (2) and a folded position inside the channel (2), and with one or more springs (7) to drive the cover (6) towards the deployed position, and because the leaf (5) has a push block (8) at the end facing the cover (6).) with an inclined surface aligned with the cover (6) in the deployed position and driving towards the folded position. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

sliding system

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The invention refers to a sliding system, especially designed for the lower rail of a sliding door but equally applicable to other similar elements, such as windows, especially passable.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

The existence of sliding doors that rest on a rail on the floor for their movement is known in the state of the art. The rail is frequently embedded in the ground so that the passage is clear, allowing the passage of carts or items with wheels and reducing the risk of tripping. However, the frames have large open channels through which the leaf circulates, leaving the rolling rails or wheels visible (depending on the type of sliding door).

This channel can fill with dirt, which can end up blocking the door. Therefore, it is desirable to somehow close the mouth of the canal. A known way is through strips of hair, similar to brushes, that are arranged on one or both sides of the mouth. These brushes make it difficult for dirt to pass through and can be deformed by the door as they pass. However, when they are new they rub against the door a lot, slowing it down. On the other hand, when they are old they do not recover the closed position so dirt continues to enter. Consequently, it is preferable to look for better alternatives.

The channel can also complicate the passage of wheeled items through the door, by generating a discontinuity in the floor.

The applicant does not know of a solution to these problems as effective as the one claimed.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a sliding system according to the claims. It solves, in its different embodiments, the problems of the state of the art.

Its use allows the trap to be closed, to prevent dirt from entering the channel, and at the same time generates a flat surface, where the channel is hidden, disguising its existence. Therefore, the aesthetic appearance is also improved.

The system of the invention allows the channel to be kept hidden by means of a lid solution, which is easily removed by the action of the leaf itself without excessively affecting the effort necessary for its movement.

The system is made up of a platform, generally made of extrusion profiles, in which one or more channels are arranged with guides at the bottom for sliding sliding leaves. The guide is most often a rail, but it can be a series of rolling elements. At least one channel, normally all of them, has at least one articulated cover close to the mouth of the channel. The cover can close the entire free length of the channel, that is, the length accessible with the blade at one end of its travel. The lid has a deployed position where it closes the mouth of the channel, and a folded position where it is inside the channel. The cover is attached to one or more drive springs that bias it toward the deployed position. For its part, the blade has a push block at the end facing the cover (there may be a push block at each end of the blade). The push block has an inclined surface aligned with the lid in the deployed position and driving towards the folded position. Thus, the inclined surface transforms the horizontal movement of the leaf into a vertical, downward movement of the lid.

To assist in this movement, it is preferable that the cover also has an inclined plane in the area of contact with the push block. In your case it may have inclined planes at both ends.

Other variants are set forth in the independent claims and are described below.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included:

Figure 1: Section of a first embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2: Perspective view of the platform and an example of the cover.

Figures 3A and 3B: Detail of the way to fold the lid of Figure 2 using an example of a push block.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Below we briefly describe various embodiments of the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of it.

The sliding system in Figure 1 is based on a structure with one or more profiles, generally extruded. The profiles generate a platform (1) or main body, which in this case has two channels (2) with guides (3) at its bottom or part opposite the mouth. Generally, the guide (3) is a rail or projection in which grooved wheels (4) at the base of the sliding leaf (5) engage. A cover (6) articulated on one side of the mouth of each channel (2) closes it flush when it is in the deployed position (right in figure 1). On the other hand, when the leaf (5) is in that area of the channel (2), the cover (6) is folded inside the channel (2). One or more springs (7) drive the cover (6) towards the deployed position.

For its removal, the sheet (5) has a push block (8) on the part facing the cover (5) as seen in Figures 3A and 3B. The push block (8) drives the cover (6) downwards when they come into contact, which is why it is shaped like an inclined plane. Ideally the cover (6) also has an inclined plane in the contact area (61) to assist in this conversion from horizontal to vertical movement. In the figure you can see a stop (81) that marks the end of the travel of the blade (5) when it hits the frame. This stop (81) is inside the channel (2) so that it does not affect the aesthetics.

It can be seen how, in this example, the leaf (5) also covers the platform (1) in its movement.

The cover (6) can close the entire free length of the channel, so that it only deploys when the leaf (5) is in an extreme position. Several consecutive covers (6), of shorter length, can also be arranged so that the channel (2) closes as the leaf (5) moves to the opposite side.

It is possible to arrange covers (6) along the entire length of the channel (2), so that the same sheet (5) has to fold covers (6) at its two ends, arranging the pushes and thrusts correspond. Apa can power both ends at both ends.

Claims (1)

1- Sliding system, formed by a platform (1) in which one or more channels (2) are arranged with guides (3) at its bottom for sliding sliding leaves (5), characterized in that at least one channel (2) has at least one hinged lid (6) close to the mouth of the channel (2), with a deployed position in which the lid (6) closes the mouth of the channel (2) and a folded position inside the channel ( 2), and with one or more springs (7) to drive the cover (6) towards the deployed position, and because the leaf (5) has a push block (8) at the end facing the cover (6). ) with an inclined surface aligned with the cover (6) in the deployed position and driving towards the folded position. 2- Sliding system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (6) has an inclined plane in the contact area (61) with the push block (8). 3- Sliding system, according to claim 1, characterized in that each channel (2) comprises a single cover (6) that covers the entire free length of the channel (2).