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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 162, Doors, windows and curtain walling.

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Introduction

For ease of use, terms and definitions are divided into 6 categories as follows:

subclause 3.1 generic hardware - refers to hardware products or components or expressions commonly used in the window and door market or industry;
subclause 3.2 operating element - refers to components, operated by hand or electronic driving, used to open, close and/or lock door leaf or window casement/sash directly or by driving the transmission mechanism to do so, e.g. fixed handle, lever handle, knob;
subclause 3.3 fastening element - refers to components that prevent the relative displacement between the door leaf or window casement/sash and the surrounding frame in a closed position, e.g. espagnolette, lock;
subclause 3.4 supporting element - refers to component that connects door leaf or window casement/ sash to their surrounding frame and bears the door leaf or window casement/sash, e.g. hinge, roller. Usually, they will be designed to bear the dead-load required for the acceptable operation of the door leaf or window casement/ sash, and
subclause 3.5 hold-open and controlling element, - refers to components that can limit the opening angle of door leaf and window casement/sash relative to their frame, e.g. limiting restrictor, and/or allow the door leaf and window casement/sash to be retained in a specific position, e.g. safety restrictor or hold open device, and/or return the door leaf and window casement/sash to a closed position e.g. door closing device, and/or drive the door leaf and window casement/sash open electronically e.g. swing door operator;
subclause 3.6 hardware for specific window and door systems - refers to those used particularly in/on certain window and door systems.

Illustrative figures for the terms are given in the Annex A..

1 Scope

This document defines terms relating to hardware used in windows and pedestrian doors.

This document mainly defines terms for hardware used for the connection between window sash/casement, door leaf and their corresponding frames, as well as the hardware used for operating the window sash/casement and door leaf.

This document does not define terms for fixing elements used as a means of connecting the hardware to the door and window sash/casement profile or frame, nor for hardware used for connection between the door/window frame and their openings, such as screws, bolts, etc.

This document does not give physical definitions related to performance requirements and associated test methods of the hardware.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 Generic hardware

3.2 Operating element

3.3 Fastening element

3.4 Supporting element

3.5 Hold-open and controlling element

3.6 Hardware for specific window and door system