Reinforced window systems
AssigneeArpal Aluminum Ltd.
InventorMordechay Emek
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Abstract
A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a first frame corresponding with an out-side of the wall and a second fame fixed behind the first frame and corresponding with an in-side of the wall. At least the first frame supports a reinforced window pane. The first frame bears against the second frame such that forces applied to the first fame in a direction normal to the pane are at least partially absorbed and dampened by the second frame.
Claims7
A reinforced impact-resistant window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a first deformable frame corresponding with an out-side of the wall and a second at least partial frame fixed behind said first frame and corresponding with an in-side of the wall;
- at least the first frame supports a reinforced multi-layer laminated window pane facing the direction of impact to resist impact forces;
- said second at least partial frame extends adjacent said first frame such that deformation of the first frame as a result of said impact entails engagement thereof with the second at least partial frame, whereby forces of impact acting in a direction normal to the pane are at least partially absorbed and dampened by the second at least partial frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.