Pane module for use in a window
AssigneeVKR Holding A/S
InventorsPeter Sønderkær, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Lars Kristensen
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Abstract
The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element (91). The pane element includes at least two sheet elements (92, 94), such as sheets of glass, separated by one or more spacer members (93). The border element (91) is made by moulding and surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element. In order to provide the pane module with a number of functionalities traditionally performed by the frame, the pane module comprises at least one functional face.
Claims11
A pane module adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprising a pane element and a border element,
- wherein the pane element includes at least two sheet elements separated by one or more spacer members,
- wherein the border element is made by moulding,
- wherein the border element surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element,
- wherein the border element has at least one functional face, and
- wherein the water guide in the form of a feather is provided on a functional face of the border element facing the exterior in the mounted state, said water guide projecting substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the pane and to the level above the surface of the pane facing the exterior in the mounted state and extending along the sides of the pane and the border element is attached to a sash of a window in the mounted state.
A window comprising a frame, a sash and a pane, said sash being moveable in relation the frame and carrying the pane, said pane including at least two sheet elements characterized in that the pane is provided with a moulded border element surrounding the pane, at least partially encasing an edge of at least one sheet element to form a pane module, the border element being attached to the sash and having at least one functional face comprising a water guide in the form of a feather, said at least one functional face of the border element facing the exterior in the mounted state, said water guide projecting substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the pane and to a level above the surface of the pane facing the exterior in the mounted state and the extending along the sides of the pane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.