FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is generally related to an integrated profile assembly for windows. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to an integrated profile assembly that provides superior thermal insulation without using any insulation materials.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Metal building structures such windows and doors are widely used in construction and the use is increasing because of the consistent performance, low maintenance and excellent durability.

When metal building materials such as windows were first introduced, the profile were made with one piece metal extrusions which formed the interior and exterior portions of the profile. The single piece profile had adequate strength properties but were found to be unsatisfactory because of heat transfer though the profile and moisture and frost forming on the profiles. It was suggested to make the profile with separate inner and outer sections to limit the thermal transfer. The multipart structures were unsatisfactory because it is much more difficult to assemble and install properly as the inner and outer portions had to be installed separately.

To overcome the problems of the separated multi-part structures, it was suggested to connect the exterior and interior sections with a section called a "thermal break" made of a material having low heat conductivity such as low heat conductive plastic/rubber (e.g. silicon). The thermal break has the dual function of thermally isolating the inner section from the outer section of the profile and holding the sections together so the building structure can be installed as a single unit.

The methods which were hereto suggested for forming the thermal break were far from satisfactory. The methods were complex and time consuming resulting in a substantial increase in production time and cost. The methods of forming the thermal breaks are having certain inherent problems. The most serious problem encountered is that the thermal breaks have been found to mechanically and chemically break down in a relatively short period of time. Since it is the thermal break which holds the exterior and the interior metal sections together, when the thermal break fails, the window fails, literally falling apart and resulting in a very dangerous condition. The problem of failure of the thermal breaks is a long standing, well known, problem in the art.

There is, therefore, a need in the art for a metal building material that is cost effective, simple to install and provides superior thermal insulation without using any insulation materials. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An integrated profile assembly for superior thermal insulation is disclosed. The integrated profile assembly comprises a first profile and a second profile. The first profile comprises: a first horizontal member that is associated with a second parallel horizontal member through a separating member, said second horizontal member being configured to accommodate a plurality of male locking mechanisms on an outer surface of the second horizontal member; a L-shaped member at a first end of the first profile; a clip that is associated with the first horizontal member and the separating member; a T-shaped member that is associated with the second horizontal member at a first end of the second horizontal member; and a first fin that is associated with the T-shaped member at a first end of the T-shaped member. The second profile comprises: a plurality of female locking mechanisms on an inner surface of the second profile and a second fin at a first end of the second profile. The second profile is configured to be of L-shape and is further configured to be associated with the first profile by sliding the second profile into the first profile to lock the plurality of female locking mechanisms with their respective male locking mechanisms on the outer surface of the second horizontal member without using any adhesive materials.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 illustrates the first profile of the integrated profile assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates the second profile of the integrated profile assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 illustrates the integrated profile assembly showing both the profiles are co operatively engaging one another, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 illustrates the process of locking the second profile of integrated profile assembly with the first profile of the integrated profile assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 illustrates the cross section to show the integrated profile assembly as attached to a window structure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Throughout this specification, the use of the word "comprise" and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising" may imply the inclusion of an element or elements not specifically recited.

An integrated profile assembly (100) that provides superior thermal insulation is disclosed. As illustrated in Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3, the integrated profile assembly (100) comprises a first profile (101) and a second profile (102). The first profile (101) comprises a first horizontal member that is associated with a second parallel horizontal member through a separating member (103), said second horizontal member being configured to accommodate a plurality of male locking mechanisms (104) on an outer surface of the second horizontal member; a L-shaped member (105) at a first end of the first profile (101); a clip (106) that is associated with the first horizontal member and the separating member; a T-shaped member (107) that is associated with the second horizontal member at a first end of the second horizontal member; and a first fin (1071) that is associated with the T-shaped member at a first end of the T-shaped member.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first profile (101) is made up of aluminium.

The second profile (102) is configured to be of L-shape and comprises a plurality of female locking mechanisms (109) on an inner surface of the second profile (102). The second profile (102) also comprises a second fin (108) at a first end of the second profile (102).

As illustrated in Figure 4, the second profile (102) is further configured to be associated with the first profile (101) by sliding the second profile (102) into the first profile (101) to lock the plurality of female locking mechanisms (109) with their respective male locking mechanisms (104) on the outer surface of the second horizontal member without using any adhesive materials.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second profile (102) is made up of highly compressed polystyrene material.

The disclosed profile assembly (100) provides superior thermal insulation, dust proofing, water proofing, and great strength without using other insulation materials. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second profile (102) is made up of highly compressed polystyrene material of different colours.

It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the above description is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limiting. Various modifications, additions, alterations and improvements without deviating from the spirit and the scope of the disclosure may be made by a person skilled in the art. Such modifications, additions, alterations and improvements should be construed as being within the scope of this disclosure.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

100 - Integrated Profile Assembly

101 - First Profile

102 - Second Profile

103 - Separating Member

104 - Plurality of Male Locking Mechanisms

105 - L-Shaped Member

106 - Clip

107 - T-Shaped Member

1071 - First Fin

108 - Second Fin

109 - Plurality of Female Locking Mechanisms