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US 2025/0129651 A1Published application
Window system, hinge mechanism for a window system, and corner joint for a window system
AssigneeVisionar Window Systems Inc.
InventorJohan Sawatzky
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Abstract
A window system includes a window movable relative to a window frame, and a device for opening and closing the window. The device includes a lead screw and at least one rigid arm connecting the window to the lead screw. Operation of the device for opening and closing the window causes the at least one rigid arm to move between a first position in which the window is closed and a second position in which the window is open.
Claims36
A window system comprising:
- a window movable relative to a window frame;
- and
- a device for opening and closing the window, comprising:
- a lead screw;
- and
- at least one rigid arm connecting the window to the lead screw,
- wherein operation of the device for opening and closing the window causes the at least one rigid arm to move between a first position in which the window is closed and a second position in which the window is open.
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A hinge mechanism for a window pivotable relative to a window frame, wherein the hinge mechanism comprises:
- a hinge for connecting the window to a sill of the window frame;
- and
- a load-bearing suspension device comprising:
- a first end for attaching to the window frame;
- a second end for attaching to the window;
- and
- a flexible rod connecting the first and second ends and configured to rotate during opening or closing of the window relative to the window frame.
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A corner joint for a window system, comprising:
- a first conduit extending in a first direction;
- a second conduit coupled to the first conduit and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;
- and
- a chain passing through the first and second conduits,
- wherein the first and second conduits define, where the first and second conduits meet, one or more portions for assisting a force extending along the chain in the first direction to be transmitted along the chain in the second direction.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.