Abstract: An explosion-resisting window with a window frame and a sash frame, which accommodates a panel and is mounted in hinges on the window frame, so as to be tiltable, the sash frame nesting in the window frame in closed position. In order to obviate the need for an outer front glazing of armored glass while guaranteeing adequate safety against explosion shocks and permit the function of continuous ventilation if necessary in open position of the sash frame, the panel is made of armored glass and the window is provided with at least one tilt-limiting element, by means of which explosion-induced tilting of the sash frame in the hinges beyond a tilt-limit position can be resisted. There is at least one shift-limiting element, by means of which explosion-induced shifting of the sash frame perpendicular to a tilt axis in the hinges can be resisted.

Abstract: A closure (10) for a building which is inhibitive to explosive effects and with which an opening in a building can be closed off comprises a filling (3) as well as frame elements (1, 2) which enclose the same substantially in a circular fashion. Said frame elements (1, 2) are connected in a non-positive way by means of fastening elements with parts (6) of the building which are adjacent to the opening. In order to achieve a secure connection which withstands high loads between the closure (10) and the part (6) of the building made of building materials of low strength, it is proposed rectangular brackets (4) are fastened to the frame elements (1) on at least two opposite sides of the closure (10). At least one tensile leg (7) each of the brackets (4) extends close to the reveal (L) of the opening. At least one supporting leg (8) each of the brackets (4) extends at a distance from the visible side (9) of the part (6) of the building adjacent to the opening.

Abstract: A frame/filling combination, particularly in the form of a window or door, is provided for closing an opening in a wall that is to be closed and is delimited by a rough opening. The combination has a filling, for example a laminate glass pane, which is directly or indirectly accommodated in an opening of a frame under normal circumstances. In order to prevent the filling, in particular, from flying about uncontrollably from the effect of a pressure wave on the filling, the laminate glass pane is held in connection with the frame by a retention device, even if the laminate glass pane has burst out of the opening of the frame, as the result of a pressure effect, particularly an explosion-related pressure effect. The frame filling can be removed by the effect of pressure only if a connection device that holds it in the frame in the normal state is destroyed.

Abstract: An opening in a building wall is closed by a building closure such as a window or door. A mounting part of the closure arrangement is received in a space between two countersupport surfaces formed by a U-channel or opposite L-members that protrude perpendicularly from the sill or jamb surface of the wall bounding the opening. Mounting brackets secure the U-channel or L-members to the wall. On one or both sides, a respective damping element is interposed between the mounting part and the respective adjacent countersupport surface. The damping element may be a plastically deformable metal strip. When an explosion force acts on the closure arrangement, the damping element is first plastically deformed to absorb energy, before the remaining force is transmitted into the building wall. The two damping elements on opposite sides damp forces from the positive and negative pressure waves of the explosion.

Abstract: An opening in a building wall is closed by a building closure such as a window or door. A mounting part of the closure arrangement is received in a space between two countersupport surfaces formed by a U-channel or opposite L-members that protrude perpendicularly from the sill or jamb surface of the wall bounding the opening. Mounting brackets secure the U-channel or L-members to the wall. On one or both sides, a respective damping element is interposed between the mounting part and the respective adjacent countersupport surface. The damping element may be a plastically deformable metal strip. When an explosion force acts on the closure arrangement, the damping element is first plastically deformed to absorb energy, before the remaining force is transmitted into the building wall. The two damping elements on opposite sides damp forces from the positive and negative pressure waves of the explosion.

Abstract: A security window or security door that impedes forced entry or penetration by projectiles includes a jamb frame (2) and a panel frame (3) that is pivotably mounted in the jamb frame. The jamb frame and the panel frame are constructed from hollow profile members (5, 6, 8, 9) having hollow chambers (17, 18) extending longitudinally therein and including solid edge portions (14, 15). The solid edge portion (14) of the jamb frame (2) overlaps the solid edge portion (15) of the panel frame (3) in an overlap area (25) when the door or window is closed, while leaving a convoluted or non-linear gap (16) between the jamb frame and the panel frame through the overlap area. Inserts (23, 24) that help impede forced entry and/or bullet penetration can optionally be disposed in the respective hollow chambers, to easily adapt the degree of security provided by the door or window to the security requirements of any particular situation.

Abstract: A sash frame is locked to a stationary jamb by movable locking elements connected to an operating rod and cooperating with stationary locking elements. Both types of locking elements have at least one recess, one projection and at least one lateral support extension alongside the respective recess or projection. The recesses and projections are so constructed and arranged that they have a respective central axis extending in parallel to a frame plane defined by the jamb and sash frame in the closed state. The lateral support extensions have surfaces facing each other and extending substantially perpendicularly to the frame plate. The operating rod carrying the movable locking elements may be guided in a groove in the sash frame or in the jamb, whereby the stationary locking elements are connected to the jamb or to the sash frame respectively.

Abstract: A bullet- and explosion-proof security structure such as a window or door for closing an opening in the wall of a building or the like has two plate-like panels (5) and (6) which are enclosed in respective frames (2, or 3 and 4) so located that the panels extend in parallel to each other and enclose a chamber or space (13) between them. The frames (2, 3 and 4) are arranged within a soffit (1) surrounding the opening, whereby the outer frame is spaced from the soffit to form a gap (12) between the frame (2) and the soffit (1) for providing a ventilating channel. In order to prevent projectiles from entering through the ventilation gap (12) from the outside of the building into a room in the building, the frames (2, 3 and 4) are covered on their sides facing each other by security members (11 and 33), which are made of bullet-proof material, for example, steel. The securing members extend to cover critical areas of the frames and panel edges near the venting gap (12) and overlap, at least partially, each other.