Patent ID: 8176709
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: E06B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A composite profile suitable for retaining a window, door or façade element, comprising: a first outer profile part, a second outer profile part, at least one insulating strip connecting the first outer profile part to the second outer profile part, wherein that the first and second outer profile parts are spaced from one another and an intermediate space is defined between the first and second outer profile parts for thermal separation, at least one outer profile part connecting element disposed in the intermediate space not in direct contact, in a first position, with the first outer profile part or the second outer profile part, such that the at least one outer profile part connecting element is spaced from the first and second outer profile parts for thermal separation in the first position, and at least one actuating element arranged and constructed to move the outer profile part connecting element into engagement with the first and second outer profile parts upon being activated by heat, so that the outer profile part connecting element connects the first and second outer profile parts in a second position.