ES1306140U - Drainage device for sliding carpentry (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Drainage device for sliding carpentry, which externally has a profile that forms a drainage channel (1), fixed on the outside of the profile that forms the lower rail (6) of the sliding, in which it is collected when The water that filters into said lower rail (6) rains, for which purpose both are connected through several passage holes (4) located in correspondence between both profiles, which comprises: - at least one bilge pump (3) installed inside the drainage channel (1) that expels the water contained in said channel to the outside through a hole or outlet conduit (7), - a cover (2) that closes the drainage channel (1) on top.). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Drainage device for sliding carpentry

Invention sector

The invention belongs to the sector of the construction of doors and windows, especially aluminum metal carpentry and sliding closures.

More specifically, the invention is intended for so-called minimalist type carpentry, which consists of a modern and functional design option, especially intended for homes, which is characterized by having a frame and discreet opening mechanisms, which allows the glass to be the protagonist of the design. Therefore, the design of a minimalist carpentry is based on the elimination of unnecessary elements, keeping only the essential ones; In general, these frames are sliding type and use glass and aluminum as materials, which allows construction solutions with a minimum frame, so that the entry of natural light is as much as possible. Additionally, its airtight design helps reduce air leaks, contributing to better thermal and acoustic insulation.

Background of the invention

All sliding carpentry, especially the minimalist type, present a problem in rainy conditions, since the water that runs off the outside of the sliding leaves partly ends up in the lower rail of the slide and, if on any occasion it reaches to overflow, it can cause water to leak into the interior of the enclosure. To solve this problem, several solutions have already been adopted in the state of the art; For example:

Document ES1245514U describes a frame profile that has a recess that allows the correct positioning of a complementary profile, with a water evacuation slope towards a drainage channel and with water outlets, which are completely hidden from the front view. or external carpentry.

EP2362057(A2) describes a drainage system for sliding windows or doors, mainly composed of a hollow sill profile with guides in which two or more sliding leaves can slide, and in which in the upper part there is a drainage channel which has a water collector that connects with steps in the outer wall of the parapet profile, and has a step with a drainage part for a connection to a sewer or the like.

Document CH696671(A5) describes a lower rail of a slide that externally has a drainage channel connected through several passage holes in the outer wall of the lower rail, through which the water accumulated in it is channeled into said drainage channel.

The examples cited, on the one hand, present the problem that they do not have means of evacuating the flow of water, which runs along the outside of the sliding leaves in conditions of extreme rain, so a part of it ends up in the slide rail, in which, under these conditions, the amount of accumulated water can be such that it can overflow into the interior of the passenger compartment. A second problem is that the water passage holes from the slide rail to the drainage channel can easily become clogged due to dirt accumulated in the drainage channel, since it is located outdoors and, in some solutions, open at the top.

Description of the invention

Based on the prior art, one objective of the present invention is to provide a drainage device for sliding carpentry, which solves the problems set out in the previous paragraph. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, the invention proposes a device, which has the characteristics of claim 1.

This device is mainly characterized because it includes at least one bilge pump that evacuates the water accumulated in a drainage channel, mounted on the outside of the lower rail of the slide, which is connected to said rail through a plurality of evacuation holes. of rainwater that ends up in said lane. This pump is activated automatically when there is a certain level of water in said drainage channel, expelling it outside through a conduit that emerges from the lower or outer face of said drainage channel, preventing it from accumulating in the lower rail of the slide.

In this device, it is planned to close the drainage channel from above by means of a cover that is either blind and forms a drainage channel to the outside, or has, at least in the area closest to the slide, a series of holes or windows to channel the water that runs through the exterior of the same towards said drainage channel, to ensure that in rainy conditions there is at least a sufficient amount of water in said channel, so that the extraction pump comes into operation and all are kept clean. the communication holes and said channel.

Description of the figures

To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied by a set of drawings in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Fig. 1 is a sectional view, according to a transverse vertical plane, of a sliding carpentry fitted with the device of the invention.

Figs. 2 and 3 respectively show elevation and plan views of a side area of the carpentry in the previous figure.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

As can be seen in the referenced figures, the drainage device for sliding carpentry, which externally has a profile that forms a drainage channel (1), fixed on the outside of the profile that forms the lower rail (6) of the sliding , in which it collects when it rains the water that filters into said lower rail (6), for which purpose the lower rail (6) of the slide and the drainage channel (1) are connected through several holes (4) water passage.

According to an important characteristic of the invention, at least one bilge pump (3) is installed within the drainage channel (1), intended to expel the water contained in said channel to the outside, through an outlet hole or conduit. (7), located or emerging through the lower or outer wall of said drainage channel (1).

It is also planned to provide the drainage channel (1) with a cover (2) that closes it from above. In a preferred embodiment, said cover (2) is provided with a plurality of holes or windows (5) through which, at least part of the water that runs along the exterior face of the slide ends up in said drainage channel. (1), thus ensuring that in rainy conditions the bilge pump or pumps (3) are operational and expel the water from said channel to the outside, while keeping the passage holes (4) clean with the passage of water. and ducts (7).

In an alternative embodiment, the cover (2) that closes the drainage channel (1) on top, is mounted with an inclination towards the outside, forming a gutter through which at least part of the water that runs along the exterior face of the drain drains. slide, above the drainage channel (1).

In some embodiments, the cover (2) is blind and its function is limited to forming a gutter for the water that runs along the exterior face of the slide, in rainy conditions.

The bilge pump or pumps (3) are electrically operated using batteries or a connection to a low voltage electrical network, in any case they are connected to a drive mechanism that includes a sensor inserted in said drainage channel (1) that activates the operation of the pump or pumps (3) when there is water in said drainage channel (1).

Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as an example of a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, as long as this does not entail an alteration. of the essential characteristics of the invention claimed below:

Claims (5)

1. - Drainage device for sliding carpentry, which externally has a profile that forms a drainage channel (1), fixed on the outside of the profile that forms the lower rail (6) of the sliding, in which it is collected. When it rains, the water filters into said lower rail (6), for which purpose both are connected through several passage holes (4) located in correspondence between both profiles, which comprises: - at least one bilge pump (3) installed inside the drainage channel (1) that expels the water contained in said channel to the outside through an outlet hole or conduit (7), - a cover (2) that closes the drainage channel (1) on top. 2. - Device, according to claim 1, in which the cover (2) that superiorly closes the drainage channel (1), is provided with a plurality of holes or windows (5) through which, at least one Part of the water that runs along the exterior face of the slide ends up in said drainage channel (1). 3. - Device, according to any of the previous claims, in which the cover (2) that closes the drainage channel (1) on top, is mounted with an inclination towards the outside, forming a gutter through which at least a part drains. of the water that runs along the outside of the slide, above the drainage channel (1). 4. - Device, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the driving mechanism of the bilge pump (3) comprises a sensor inserted in said drainage channel (1) that activates the operation of the pump (3) when There is water in said drainage channel (1). 5. - Device, according to any of the previous claims, in which the outlet hole or conduit (7) of the water drained from the drainage channel (1) is located or emerges through the lower or outer wall of said drainage channel. (1).