EP2295695B1 - Facade element - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a facade element for closing an opening in an outer wall of a building with a frame comprising a plurality of frame elements and a filling element supported in a frame, wherein the filling element is at least partially formed of a transparent material, with a locking device which at least partially in at least one the frame elements is arranged, and with an actuating gear, which has an actuating element, via which at least a part of the locking device relative to the at least one frame member is adjustable or pivotable.

Building facades are increasingly dominated by glass surfaces. In addition to the glass façades, which are made up of frameless glass elements, façades also use large glass elements in the form of windows and doors. Not least because of the increasingly frequent heavy rainfall and storms these last-mentioned facade elements must also have a correspondingly high watertightness. This is normally not a problem when these facade elements are not designed to open. In door elements, such as side entrance doors, these facade elements are designed so that the sash strikes the so-called frame and sealingly rests against this. Due to the different combinations of materials can cause torsion in the frame elements due to the different temperatures to which these facade elements are exposed, whereby the driving rain, especially at higher wind pressures - usually these facade elements can be reduced into the room inside.

The DE 91 03 671 U1 describes a facade element with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

The DE 28 19 733 A1 describes a window for caravans with a tiltably held in an insertable in a wall formed by a frame profile outer frame window sash, which carries in a provided with a receiving wing profile the window pane. The frame profile is provided with a comprehensive U-shaped wall receiving part, on which on the side opposite the inner side leg, preferably in its extension as a stop for the window sash Attached stop bar and on the außenseitigem leg one with the window sash cooperating seal are arranged. To lock the window is a rotatable closure which is fixed to the wing profile and cooperates with a mounted on the frame profile strike plate. The closure consists of a flat piece, which has a slightly inwardly projecting handle. By means of a screw which is screwed into a rivet nut used in the wing profile and provided for supporting the sheet with a collar, this is rotatably held.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a facade element with improved watertightness.

This object is achieved in that the at least one actuating element in the region of the filling element on the surface or the surface thereof is arranged at least partially penetrating.

It has been argued in the prior art, the opinion that for such facade elements, so in particular doors wider, ie voluminösere, frame elements must be used to ensure sufficient static of the facade element. Surprisingly, the Applicant has now found that the watertightness, ie subsequently the statics of the facade element, not only by the incorporation of additional stiffening elements in order to better handle the Verwindungsproblem can be improved, but that a higher watertightness by narrowing the frame profiles can be achieved. By moving the actuating element into the filling element, it is possible to use narrower casement profiles and thus to improve the watertightness. In addition, with the inventive design of a facade element and the so-called U-value of the facade element can be improved, since it is mögilch to increase the glass content of this facade element. With regard to the U-value of such facade elements, it is known that the weak point usually form the sash profiles, which have a worse U-value than the glass element itself, especially when a multi-pane insulating glass is used. For this reason, various measures are known in the art, for example, when so-called hollow chamber profiles are used made of plastic to fill these hollow chambers with foam. Just here comes also to bear in mind that these hollow chamber profiles normally have inside metal stiffening profiles, whereby the U-value of the profiles is deteriorated due to the heat conduction over these stiffening profiles. With the invention, it is possible in addition to increasing the glass content, as already stated, to use narrower frame profiles, without affecting the statics of the facade element is negatively, since it was surprisingly found that MehrscheibenIsoliergläser contribute more to the static than previously thought, so also the proportion of stiffening elements in the sash profiles can be reduced. But it is also a cost advantage in the production of these facade elements achieved because not special, wider sash profiles must be used, but conventional sash profiles, as they are commonly used for windows, can be used. Last but not least, the higher glass content makes better architecture possible.

According to one embodiment of the invention it is provided that the actuating gear is also at least partially disposed in the filling element, whereby a further reduction of the frame width of the frame elements and thus a further improvement of the above-mentioned effects can be achieved.

It is further possible for the filling element to have a plurality of layers and spaced-apart, at least partially transparent surface elements and for at least one of the surface elements to have a recess for arranging at least a part of the actuating mechanism, at least in the region of the actuating transmission. It is thus a better reliability of the actuating gear achieved by this is namely at least partially held by the surface element itself.

The recess may extend over the entire height of the filling element. It thus becomes possible to arrange an additional functional element in this area, e.g. a thermal insulation element or a stiffener to increase the burglar resistance.

It is advantageous if the recess is pocket-shaped, since the actuating gear can be at least partially inserted into this pocket and thus From the outside, as before, the advantage of the higher glass content of the facade element can be achieved.

On the other hand, it is also possible that at least in the region of the actuating element on or in the filling element, a reinforcing element and / or a cover or a heat insulating element is arranged to relieve the one hand, the glass element with respect to its mechanical stress, in particular due to the frequent actuation of the actuating element and so that also the actuating gear can occur, and on the other hand, not only to prevent the view of the actuating gear, but also to provide protection against incident sunlight, which may create problems in terms of premature aging of existing in the operating gear lubricant.

In the context of the invention, it is preferable to form the casement elements by hollow chamber profiles, since on the one hand therein the locking device can be easily arranged and on the other hand because it also the problem of distortion due to the possibility of evasion of this material at temperature stresses in the respective cavities can be better controlled , which also the watertightness can be improved compared to sash elements made of solid materials.

It has also been found that the above-mentioned advantages of the invention are best exhibited when a surface portion of the sash element on the facade element when viewed from the front is at most 25% of the total area. In particular, it is advantageous if this surface area is at most 20%, preferably at most 17%, of the total area, as a result of which these effects can be further improved.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

Fig. 1

einen Ausschnitt aus einem Fassadenelement nach dem Stand der Technik, geschnitten im Bereich des Betätigungselementes in Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 2

ein erfindungsgemäßes Fassadenelement in Frontansicht;

Fig. 3

einen Ausschnitt aus einem erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelement im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 4

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 5

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 6

ein Detail eines Ausschnittes aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Seitenansicht;

Fig. 7

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 8

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 9

ein Detail eines Ausschnittes aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Seitenansicht;

Fig. 10

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht;

Fig. 11

einen Ausschnitt aus einer Ausführungsvariante des erfindungsgemäßen Fassadenelementes im Bereich des Betätigungselementes geschnitten und in Draufsicht.

In each case, in a highly schematically simplified representation:

Fig. 1

a section of a facade element according to the prior art, cut in the region of the actuating element in top view;

Fig. 2

an inventive facade element in front view;

Fig. 3

a section of a facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 4

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 5

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 6

a detail of a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in side view;

Fig. 7

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 8

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 9

a detail of a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in side view;

Fig. 10

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view;

Fig. 11

a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention in the region of the actuating element cut and in plan view.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and are to be transferred to the new situation mutatis mutandis when a change in position.

Fig. 1 shows a cross-section in top view through a facade element 1 in sections in the region of an actuating element 2, as in the prior art, for example, the DE 298 16 593 U1 or the DE 91 06 477 U1 or the DE 91 03 671 U1 from which the usual arrangement of the individual components of such a facade element 1 is apparent. In particular, the facade element is designed as a so-called side door. The actuating element 2 is formed in this embodiment in the form of a door handle.

The facade element 1 has in this embodiment, a sash member 3 in the form of a hollow chamber profile, which in the closed state to a further profile 4, which in turn is designed as a hollow chamber profile strikes, said profile 4 forms the so-called frame.

Partly in this sash frame element 3, a filling element 5 is arranged in the form of a three-plate insulating glass.

It is off Fig. 1 recognizable that the sash element 3 is dimensioned with respect to a view width 6 so that the actuating element 2 can be arranged on the surface of this sash element 3.

It can further be seen that not only the profile 4 has a stiffening element 7 but also the broad casement element 3 has such a stiffening element 8 for improving the statics of the facade element 1. These stiffening elements 7, 8 are usually formed of metal profiles.

The face width 6 of this wing frame profile element according to the prior art is usually about 12 cm.

Fig. 2 now shows an inventive facade element 1 in front view. Again, this facade element 1 has sash elements 3, wherein four of these sash elements 3 form a frame 9, in which the filling element 5 is arranged and supported. In particular, the sash members 3 are cut mitred and connected together in the corner.

Preferably, the sash members 3 are also formed in the embodiment of the facade element 1 according to the invention by so-called hollow chamber profiles with a plurality of hollow chambers, said hollow chamber profiles are preferably made of plastic, but can also be formed from metal profiles, although the latter have a significantly poorer U-value. However, although the hollow chamber profile design is preferred, it is also conceivable that the wing frame elements 3 are formed by wood profiles, in particular multi-part laminated wood profiles. Also called wood materials, Thus, for example, material made of plastic are embedded in the wood particles (WPC materials), can be used in particular in the form of hollow chamber profiles. PVC is usually used as plastic, but other prior art plastics can be used.

The facade element 1 after Fig. 2 is again designed as a door, but the invention can also be applied to windows, especially in large windows. In the context of the invention, "large area" is understood to mean a facade element 1 which occupies an area of at least ² m ² .

The four wing frame elements 3 are designed to be identical in terms of their cross-section or their geometry. In other words, none of these sash members 3 has a larger view width 6 than the other sash members 3 of the facade element. 1

The filling element 5 is also formed in the invention of a transparent material. In particular, multi-pane insulating glazings are also preferred here, that is, for example glazings with two, three or more surface elements 10, ie glass panes. However, other transparent materials can also be used at least partially, for example transparent plastic surface elements.

According to the invention now the actuating element 2, which in turn in the form of a door handle in the embodiment according to Fig. 2 is formed, not arranged on the surface of a sash member 3, but at least partially penetrating in the region of the filling element 5 on the surface thereof or its surface.

The actuating element 2 is arranged such that it is in operative connection with an actuating gear 11, which in turn is in operative connection with a locking device 12, is arranged. Both the actuating gear 11 and the locking device 12 is formed according to the prior art, so that this is unnecessary further explanation and reference is made to the relevant prior art.

The locking device 12 is in particular a multi-point lock, as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown. On the other hand, it is also possible that this locking device 12 is designed as a so-called turn-tilt fitting, tilting fitting, etc. The facade element can also be designed as a sliding door or lift-and-slide door, so that the corresponding fittings are to be used for this purpose.

It is further in Fig. 2 illustrated that in the area of the actuating element 2 on the surface of the filling element 5, a reinforcing element 13, which may be made of plastic, or from a metal, such as stainless steel, may be arranged for reasons mentioned above. This reinforcing element 13 can extend only over a portion of a height 14 of the facade element 1. In particular, this reinforcing element 13 is arranged only in the region of the actuation gear 11 arranged behind it, whereby the reinforcing element 13 can also have a longer dimension in the direction of the height 14 than the actuation gear 11 can be in the same direction, thus for example twice as high as the actuation gear 11 ,

But it is also possible, as indicated by dash-dotted lines, that this reinforcing element 13 can extend in the direction of the height 14 over the entire height of the filling element 5 in this direction.

However, the reinforcing element 13 may also be designed as a pure cover, for example as a film, for example, again as a stainless steel foil or the like.

The sash members 3 have in the embodiment of the invention of the facade element 1 a maximum view width 6 of about 6cm.

Furthermore, it is preferred if the surface portion of the frame elements on the facade element 1 in front view amounts to a maximum of 25% of the total area, or if this area proportion has one of the above maximum values.

Fig. 3 shows a detail of the facade element 1 after Fig. 2 in plan view and cut in the area of the actuating element 2. It is the same section as in Fig. 1 shown. It can be clearly seen that the face width 6 of the wing frame element 3 is smaller than the face width 6 of the sash element 3 after Fig. 1 , In particular, the viewing width 6 is at least approximately 30% less than that of the sash frame element 3 according to the prior art.

In general, the viewing width 6 of the sash elements 3 or sash profiles used for the facade element 1 according to the invention can be in the range between approximately 6 cm and 8 cm, for example 6.4 cm or 7.4 cm (optionally with glazing bead).

Also in this embodiment of the facade element 1 proposes the sash element 3 via corresponding sealing elements 15 to the profile 4 of the window frame. On the outer surface of this profile 4, a facing shell 16 is arranged made of aluminum, as is known from the prior art. Here, in the upper part of this attachment shell 16 in the region of the filling element 5, which is designed as a three-plate insulating glass in this embodiment, an insulating element 17 in the amount of Glaseinstandes arranged in the front shell 16 to achieve better thermal insulation. Of course, but also in at least one of the hollow chambers of the sash member 3, preferably a plurality of hollow chambers are formed, such insulation elements 17 are arranged, although these are not shown.

The wing frame member 3 also has no stiffening element 8, as in Fig. 1 is shown. However, it is possible, if desired, to arrange such a stiffening element 8, although this is not the preferred embodiment of the invention.

The filling element 5 consists, as already mentioned, of a three-pane insulating glass with three surface elements 10, i. Glass panes, wherein in each case two of these surface elements 10 are supported by spacers 18 spaced from each other, and wherein a frame composite is produced, which is gas-tight overall. Such a configuration of insulating glass elements is already known from the prior art, so that a further discussion is unnecessary at this point.

This structure results in a total width 19 of the filling element fifth

In the region of the actuating element 2, the filling element 5 now has a recess 20, which is designed so that two of the surface elements 10 are shorter, ie, after a plan view is shown, with a smaller width, than the third surface element 10, wherein in this particular case, the third surface element 10 is arranged on the outside of a facade, not shown. So this is that side of the facade element 1, which is not arranged on the room side. In this recess 20, the actuating gear 11 is arranged, which is shown only schematically. This actuating mechanism 11 thus extends from the recess 20 of the filling element 5 into the sash element 3, in order to be in operative connection therewith with the locking device 13, which is also indicated only schematically, and in order thereby via the actuating element 2 the locking device 12, i. at least to actuate individual parts thereof and relative to the sash member 3, so as to produce the locking engagement with corresponding fitting elements, which are arranged in the profile 4 of the frame, or release this lock, depending on the position of the actuating element. 2

It is also possible within the scope of the invention to use the actuating element 2, e.g. make the door handle lockable, e.g. with a conventional cylinder lock.

The actuating gear 11 and the locking device 12 are in accordance with the desired function, that is, for example, whether the facade element 1 is a rotary element or a tilt-and-turn element is formed.

To arrange the actuating element 2 on the filling element 5 corresponding recesses are provided in this, for example, to perform screws. After that in the Fig. 3 left surface element 10 is shorter than that in the Fig. 3 right surface element 10, the reinforcing element 13 may be provided in this particular embodiment of the invention, on the surface of the actuating element is arranged, said reinforcing element 13 extends into the region of the surface of the left, ie shorter, surface element 10. But it can of course also a corresponding spacer element between the left and the right actuator 2 of the embodiment according to Fig. 3 be provided so that the left inner actuating part can be arranged adjacent to the surface of the filling element 5.

Of course, also on the outwardly facing surface of the filling element 5, ie the right surface element 10 after Fig. 3 , a reinforcing member 13 (not shown) or a cover member as well Fig. 2 has been described. In particular, the latter has the function of protecting the Glaseinstand from UV rays on the one hand, on the other hand, it can also be purely optical, ie effective sales effects are achieved.

Apart from the in Fig. 3 illustrated embodiment is within the scope of the invention, the possibility that the actuating gear 11 further protrudes into the sash member 3, so that only the actuating element 2 in the filling element 5, ie in the surface and this outstanding, is arranged, of course, in this case, an operative connection must be made with the actuating gear 11.

Although in Fig. 3 the left surface element 10 and the central surface element 10 are formed shortened, it is of course possible that when the actuating gear 11 has a smaller width, and the central surface element 10 has the width of the right outer surface element 10, that is not shortened or formed smaller is. In this case, the spacer 18 can be arranged between these two surface elements 10 in Glaseinstand, so that therefore the two spacers 18 are arranged offset from each other, although this is not absolutely necessary.

Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of the surface element 1, in which the recess 20 in the filling element 5, which in turn is composed of the three surface elements 10 which are spaced from each other, is pocket-shaped, that in this embodiment, only the central surface element 10 with a smaller Width is executed. In this bag, the actuating gear 11 is now arranged, so this is probably room side and outside covered by a surface element 10 and thus better protected from the weather. This actuating gear 11 in turn is in operative connection with the locking device 12, wherein both elements of the invention are shown only schematically.

It should be mentioned at this point that the shorter design of a surface element 10, ie the reduction of the width of this surface element 10, not on the entire height 14 is understood, but that this shortening is formed only in the region of the actuating element 2 and the actuating gear 11, so that so the or the surface elements concerned 10 for forming the recess 20 starting from a total width initially jump back, then connect an at least approximately vertical edge Having in the recess 20 and then a back to the total width of the filling element 5 outside the recess 20 expanding area. In essence, therefore, the recess 20 may be formed rectangular or square in front view, with other cross-sectional shapes, for example, quadrangular in the form of a half octagon or triangular in the form of a half hexagon, etc. are possible.

Also in this embodiment, there is the possibility that a reinforcing element 13 is arranged, although this is of course not absolutely necessary. In addition to this, a cover element can also cover at least part of the height 14 of the facade element 1, as in FIG Fig. 2 represented, are arranged.

Of course, in the context of the invention, the possibility of reverse execution as in Fig. 3 shown that so the room-side surface element 10, ie the in Fig. 3 left surface element 10, is made wider than at least one of the two other surface elements 10, so that therefore the actuating gear 11 is arranged in the filling element 5 in the region of its outer side or outer surface.

The facade element 1 after Fig. 4 was subjected to a watertightness test according to EN 12208. Leakage values up to E 1200 Pa were determined. In comparison, the prior art facade element 1 after Fig. 1 a watertightness of 600 Pa. It can therefore be seen that a significantly better watertightness for glass doors with frame can be achieved with the inventive design of the facade element 1.

In the Fig. 5 and 6 each show a detail of an embodiment of the facade element 1 in plan view and in side view.

In this embodiment, the filling element 5 is provided in the region of the actuating element 2, which is designed as a door handle, with the recess 20 formed thereby is that a marginal, in particular the interior of a building facing surface elements 10 shorter, ie in the installed state of the facade element 1 with a smaller width, in the region of the locking device 8 is formed.

It should be noted that, although in the foregoing reference has always been made to a filling element 5 having three surface elements 10, within the scope of the invention it is also possible to use only two or more than three, e.g. four, surface elements 10 provide.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the transparent part of the filling element 5 is preferably formed as an insulating glass element, as is known from the prior art.

In this recess, in turn, the actuating gear 11 is arranged for the locking device 12. The locking device 12 is formed in this embodiment as a bolt, which cooperates with a striking plate 21 which is fixed in the profile 4 of the window frame. How out Fig. 6 it can be seen, a corresponding recess 22 is provided for the arrangement of a cylinder lock in the actuating gear 11, not only to lock the facade element 1 but also to be able to shut off. It is also possible that the cylinder lock is arranged in the actuating element 2.

On the outer surface of the filling element 5, a covering element 23 is provided in the region of the recess and covering same, as described above.

It should be noted at this point that it is generally provided in the context of the invention that both actuators 2, so e.g. Both door handles, are arranged in the region of the filling element 5, ie both the room side and the outside.

On profile 4, the insulating element 17 is provided in the region of the outside of the facade element 1 (based on the installation position), which is at least partially covered by an aluminum shell as a facing shell 16. This insulating element 17 protrudes into a glass recess 24 of the filling element 5undüber this outside. For holding the filling element 5 in this area, a corresponding holding element 25 on the sash element 3, ie the sash profile, is arranged.

It should be noted that in the context of the invention for the illustrated facade elements 1 different fittings can be used in general.

Fig. 7 shows a further development of the embodiment of the facade element 1 according to the Fig. 5 and 6 , In this case, the average surface elements 10 is formed shortened, accordingly, the second spacer 18 is also offset in this area, so that therefore only the outer surface element 10 is made wider in this area. In the remaining space between this surface element 10 and the actuating gear 11, a further functional element 26 is arranged. This may for example be an insulating element for improving the thermal insulation or a stiffening element with a predefinable pressure resistance to increase the burglary protection.

In the two embodiments of the invention according to the Fig. 5 to 6 is the room side, the reinforcing element 13 is arranged, which extends from the surface of the sash member 3 to the surface of the inner surface member 10 and adjacent thereto, so as to cover the space on the one hand, the recess 20 and on the other hand to form a mounting surface for the room-side actuator 2.

With the embodiment of the facade element 1 according to the 8 and 9 who are after that Fig. 7 is similar, it should be clarified that it is possible within the scope of the invention to provide the recess 20 in the filling element 5 not only in the region of the actuating gear 11, but that it is possible that this recess 20 extends over a greater height of the facade element, In particular, over the entire height of the filling element 5. It is thus created a division of the filling element 5, wherein this consists of a non-transparent part over the surface of the recess 20 and a transparent part in the rest of the filling element 5. The connection of these two parts can be done, for example, by gluing, padding, etc., as is customary in the production of such facade element 1. It is again possible that this recess 20 is at least partially filled with the above-mentioned functional element 26. To increase the stability it may be beneficial as in Fig. 8 is shown, when this functional element 26 has a width which at least approximately corresponds to the thickness of the glass element in the same direction, so as to form a larger contact surface for the glass element. For this purpose, as shown, the functional element 26 may be provided with a offset 28. The room side are also in this Embodiment variant, the reinforcing element 13 and on the outside of the cover 23rd

With the embodiment of the facade element 1 after Fig. 10 should be clarified that the sash members 3, ie the sash profiles, may also have a different cross-section than shown in the figures described so far. In addition, it is shown that the reinforcing element 13 can be formed approximately in alignment with the transparent part of the filling element 5. Also in this embodiment, two, ie the room-side and the middle surface element 10 are designed to form the recess 20 shorter, the outer surface element 10 projects into the Glaseinstand 24 of the sash element 3. Again, the recess 20 only in the region of the actuating gear 11 or be executed extending over the entire height of the filling element 5, wherein also the arrangement of further functional elements in the recess 20 is possible.

Fig. 11 Finally, a low-energy or passive house suitable embodiment variant of the facade element 1. As can be seen, here also 3 surface elements 10 are arranged (it can also be four if necessary), wherein the distance to the outer surface element 10 (generally upper in Figs .) to the center is greater than the distance of the middle to the inner surface element 10 (generally lower in the Fig.). It is thus possible between the outer and the middle surface element 10 to arrange a wider functional element 26 for thermal insulation. It is further apparent that only between the middle and the inner surface element 10, a spacer 18 is arranged. The inner surface element 10 is designed to be larger than the central surface element 10. Both on the outer and on the inner surface element 10, a, in particular film-like, cover 23 is mounted at least in the region of the recess 20.

In general, within the scope of the invention it is also possible to use, instead of the cover element 23, a glass element which is opaque in this area, for example produced by sandblasting, etching, grinding, etc.

It is possible that in the context of the invention, the functional element 26 is formed multi-layered, as in particular from Fig. 8 is apparent. The individual layers can thereby be the same or different, so that combinations of several functions in the recess 20 can be realized, for example, a combination of burglary protection and thermal insulation.

In principle, glass is preferably used for the surface element in the context of the invention. The division into a transparent and non-transparent part, as described above, however, may have advantages with regard to the installation of the actuating gear 11. However, even in this case, the transparent portion outweighs the filling element 5, since the non-transparent part is designed only in the region of the arrangement of the actuating gear 11, wherein the longitudinal extent may extend at least approximately to the height of the actuating gear 11, but also up to can extend the entire height of the filling element 5, ie intermediate lengths between these two variants are also possible, so that the non-transparent part is e.g. may also extend over a height which may be 50% or 75%, etc., of the entire height of the filling element 5.

The facade element may e.g. be designed as a balcony or patio door.

The sash elements 3 serve to surround the filling element 5.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of the facade element 1, wherein it should be noted at this point that also various combinations of the individual variants are possible with each other.

For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that, for a better understanding of the construction of the facade element 1, this or its components have been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

facade element

2

actuator

3

Sash member

4

profile

5

filler

6

sightline

7

stiffener

8th

stiffener

9

frame

10

surface element

11

actuating mechanism

12

locking device

13

reinforcing element

14

height

15

sealing element

16

furring

17

insulating element

18

spacer

19

overall width

20

recess

21

striking plate

22

recess

23

cover

24

mounting depth

25

retaining element

26

functional element

27

width

28

deposition

Claims (8)

1. A facade element (1) for closing an opening in an outer wall of a building with a frame (9) made up of a number of wing frame elements (3) and a filler element (5) held in the frame (9), wherein the filler element (5) is formed, at least partially, of a transparent material, with a locking device (12) which is at least partially arranged in at least one of the frame elements (3), and with an actuating mechanism (11) which has an actuating element (2) by which at least one part of the locking device (12) can be adjusted or pivoted relative to the at least one wing frame element (3), characterised in that, in the filler element (5) area, at least the actuating element (2) is arranged on the surface of the filler element (5), or so that it at least partially penetrates the surface of the filler element (5).
2. The façade element (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the actuating mechanism (11) is arranged at least partially in the filler element (5).
3. The façade element (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the filler element (5) is formed as multi-layered and has at least partially transparent surface elements (10) spaced apart from one another, and in that at least in the actuating mechanism (11) area at least one of the surface elements (10) has a recess (20) for arranging at least one part of the actuating mechanism (11).
4. The façade element (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that the recess (20) is formed as pocket-shaped.
5. The façade element (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that the recess (20) extends over the whole height of the filler element (5).
6. The façade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that at least in the actuating element (2) area, a reinforcement element (13) and/or a cover element (23), or a heat insulation element is arranged on or in the filler element (5).
7. The façade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the frame elements (3) are formed from hollow chamber profiles.
8. The façade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a surface area of the frame elements (3) amounts to a maximum of 25% of the total surface area of the façade element (1) viewed from the front.

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