Abstract: A structure with vertical members and cross members, particularly for facades or light-transparent roofs, in whose frame area glass panes (100) can be inserted, comprises several vertical members (1) between which cross members (2) are fixed. Channels (3, 4) are provided on the outer surface of the vertical members (1), specifically on the edges thereof, and serve to accommodate a seal (5, 6), whereby a drainage channel (7, 8) for diverting liquid is arranged adjacent to the channel (3, 4). In addition, channels (10, 11) are provided on the side of the cross member (2), specifically on the edges thereof, that faces the outer surface of the vertical member (1), and serve to accommodate a seal (12) and a retaining strip (13) located between the channels (10, 11).

Abstract: A mounting unit for a window or a door including a frame and a leaf mounted on the frame. The leaf is movable from a closed position by at least one curved guiding mechanism into a parallel knockout position and the leaf is pivotable from the parallel knockout position about a vertical axis into a rotary opening position. At least one upper horizontal guiding mechanism is provided on a top side of the leaf and at least one lower horizontal guiding mechanism is provided on a bottom side of the leaf to guide the leaf. In a closed position of the leaf, the at least one upper and the at least one lower horizontal guiding mechanisms are arranged inside the frame. The at least one upper and the at least one lower guiding mechanisms are each linked about the vertical axis to the frame and the leaf.

Abstract: The invention relates to a facade and/or a roof comprising a metal framework. Preferably, the case bays of said metal framework can be provided with insulating glass panes. The vertical member profiles and the cross member profiles comprise sealing grooves (5, 6, 9) for sealing strips (10, 13, 13.1) on which said insulating glass panes (102) can be supported. The bottoms of said sealing grooves (5) for the sealing strips (10) and, preferably, the bottoms of the receiving grooves (8) for the leakage water of the cross member profiles (2) rest on the sealing grooves (6, 9) of the sealing strips (13, 13.1) of the vertical member profiles (1). The single-part or multi-part sealing strips (13, 13.1) of the vertical profiles are higher than the searing strips (10) of the cross member profiles in such a way that the sealing strips (10, 13, 13.1) of the cross member profiles and the vertical member profiles occlude in a common plane.

Abstract: A structure with vertical members and cross members, particularly for facades or roof windows, in whose frame area glass panes (100) can be inserted, comprises several vertical members (1) between which cross members (2) are fixed. Channels (3, 4) are provided on the outer surface of the vertical members (1), specifically on the edges thereof, and serve to accommodate a seal (5, 6), whereby a drainage channel (7, 8) for diverting liquid is arranged adjacent to the channel (3, 4). In addition, channels (10, 11) are provided on the side of the cross member (2), specifically on the edges thereof, that faces the outer surface of the vertical member (1), and serve to accommodate a seal (12) and a retaining strip (13) located between the channels (10, 11).

Abstract: A heat-insulated composite section for doors, windows and facades, includes a plurality of metal rail sections so connected as to form a frame, at least one insulating rod arranged between the rail sections and having longitudinal edges secured to the metal sections, and a compensation structure provided in a longitudinal connection zone between interconnected components for eliminating a flexure of the rail sections when subject to uneven temperature rise. The compensation structure effects a slight resistance to longitudinal displacement, or resistance to longitudinal displacement that approaches zero, or is formed by a sliding-type guidance.

Abstract: A fire resistant frame structure for windows, doors, facades or glass roofs, includes a metallic structural element for connection to at least one other metallic structural element to form a frame. Secured to the outside and/or inside of the frame are slabs of adsorbent material which retain a high water content and exhibit heat absorbing and hydrophilic properties. The slabs of adsorbent material react or are activated at a certain temperature level to release their water content in order to cool the frame.

Abstract: An impact-impeding structure includes a pane which extends along a plane and has a front and a rear side, and an impact-impeding frame for the pane. The frame may include an outer frame member and an inner frame member received in the outer frame member, the frame members being provided at least at one of the front and rear sides of the pane with impact-impeding elements, and defining with one another a labyrinthine gap situated at a region of the impact-impeding elements and including a plurality of steps extending at least substantially parallel to the plane. The parts of the gap which interconnect the steps extend at an angle deviating from the normal to the plane of the pane and may have different widths which may decrease from the exterior to the interior of the frame arrangement.

Abstract: An impact-impeding structure includes a pane which extends along a plane and has a front and a rear side, and an impact-impeding frame for the pane. The frame may include an outer frame member and an inner frame member received in the outer frame member, the frame members being provided at least at one of the front and rear sides of the pane with impact-impeding elements, and defining with one another a labyrinthine gap situated at a region of the impact-impeding elements and including a plurality of steps extending at least substantially parallel to the plane. The parts of the gap which interconnect the steps extend at an angle deviating from the normal to the plane of the pane and may have different widths which may decrease from the exterior to the interior of the frame arrangement.

Abstract: A composite frame particularly for windows, doors or the like is composed of two metal sub-frames spaced apart from each other. Each of the sub-frame is formed with outwardly extending flanges to define the respective recesses therebetween. A pair of elongated insulating members are inserted into said respective recesses to interconnect the sub-frames to each other. The insulating members are provided with grooves of circular shape to receive the outwardly extending flanges which are deformed to engage the insulating members. At least one elongated gripping element is provided in the assembly which is inserted into a recess formed in each insulating member; the gripping element bears against the respective one of the outwardly extending flanges thereby increasing the coefficient of friction of the insulating member relative to the metal sub-frames.