GB2391893A - Quick-release window guard - Google Patents

Abstract

A quick-release window guard comprises locking side bars C with compression handles B, a centre post A, locating brackets J and a secure fitting D with an anchor point E. The guard is released by compressing the handles B to effect a telescopic movement of the locking members C. Upon removal of the guard a rope ladder (Q, Fig 4) may be attached to the anchor point E. The stiffness of the springs H is such that the handles B cannot be compressed by a small child.

Description

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Description / Abstract

Window Guard with means to escape This invention relates to a window guard with means to escape.

Due to the nature of escape windows being low and large allowing for easy escape, also enables people, namely children to accidentally fall out when open. Also escape window design does not offer a complete escape solution and often rely on for example a shed, ledge or roof to step down on to.

According to the present invention there is provided a childproof guard to prevent people from falling from this type of window and hinder intruders. The guard is easily removed by an adult or an older child by compressing side handles; a rope ladder then can be attached to a permanent anchor point set in the base bracket that is secured to the window sill or wall enabling a means to escape.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 4 view A shows the fitting of the inset window guard.

Figure 5 view A shows the fitting of the flush mountable window guard.

Figure 4 & 5 view B illustrates the use of the guard as an escape aid.

Referring to the drawings the guard comprises a secured base bracket (D or N) that when used in conjunction with the location brackets (K or M) and the quick-release frame, form the safety window guard as in Fig 1 & 2. When the secured base bracket (D or N) is used with the rope ladder and stand off (Q & P), it becomes the means to escape as in Fig 4 or 5 view B. This consists of a fire retardant rope ladder (Q), that when folded in it's sheathe can be stored by hanging in a wardrobe close to the escape window see Figure 6 view A. When required, the ladder is removed from storage and hooked onto the ring bolt (Fig E or 0), the Velcro seems (U) on the sheathe (S) and the securing strap (R) are torn apart to allow the ladder to unfold to the ground see Figure 6 view B. The sheathe acts as a safety cover over the window ledge.

List Window Guard with means to escape List of figures 1: Quick-release frame.

2: Quick-release frame compression handle details.

3: Safety window components.

4: Fitting of inset window guard.

5: Fitting of flush mountable window guard.

6: Rope ladder & sheathe List of parts A: Centre post.

B: Compression handle.

C: Locking side bar.

D: Centre post base bracket.

E: Raw ring bolt for rope ladder attachment.

F: Pipe joint for centre post.

G: Pipe bung.

H: Spring. 1: Centre post bung.

I: Fixing screw holes.

K: Location bracket for side bars 'B'.

L: Pipe joint compression handles.

M: Wall flush mount location bracket for side bars 'B'.

N: Centre post base for wall flush mount.

0: Flush mount bracket ring blot for rope ladder attachment.

P: Ladder stand off.

Q: Rope ladder.

R: Securing strap.

S: Sheathe. T: Asymreti-ic key lock Carbine Hook.

U: Velcro.

Claims (5)

Claims

1) The secured base bracket when used in conjunction with the location brackets and the quick-release frame, fond the safety window guard.

2) The secured base bracket as in claim 1 is used with the fireproof ladder forms a means to escape.

3) The quick-release frame as in claim 1 is childproof by being too stiff to operate by a young child.

4) The quick-release frame as in claim 1 conforms to a wide range of window sizes and formats.

5) Claims that the window guard as described can act as a deterrent to burglars.