EP0098784B1 - Resilient mounting system for two elements - Google Patents

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EP0098784B1
EP0098784B1 EP83420104A EP83420104A EP0098784B1 EP 0098784 B1 EP0098784 B1 EP 0098784B1 EP 83420104 A EP83420104 A EP 83420104A EP 83420104 A EP83420104 A EP 83420104A EP 0098784 B1 EP0098784 B1 EP 0098784B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H18/00—Highways or trackways for toys; Propulsion by special interaction between vehicle and track
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a system for assembling parts of generally flat appearance, so as to form either a rectilinear assembly, or a closed configuration.
  • Document FR-A-2122 822 discloses an assembly between two sections of rolling track produced by means of an elastic band arranged alternately around cleats formed on the ends opposite two neighboring sections.
  • This connection is of course elastic, but it is inconvenient because the fitting of the elastic band is long and difficult for young children. The latter can also inadvertently come off the cleats because the immobilization of its ends is random.
  • the improvements which are the subject of the present invention aim to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to allow the production of an elastic assembly system which ensures excellent securing of two adjacent parts while allowing easy disassembly without risk of breakage.
  • the system with several connecting elements is characterized in that a first element of the system comprises an elastic bar in a concave arc of a direction in the direction of the outside, disposed between the ends of two axial ears from the considered end of the part in question, while a second element of the system comprises at the opposite end of the part a rigid flange provided with two notches which are crossed during assembly by the ears of the first element so that the bar elastic of the latter comes to bear elastically against the inner face of said rim of the second element.
  • the outer face of the rim of the first element carries two projections outside the notches which each snap into a depression formed in correspondence in the second element of the system.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown in fig. 1 one of the parts of an assembly, the assembly of which is carried out in accordance with the invention.
  • This part is in the form of a rectangular plate 1 comprising a top 1a and a peripheral partition 1b.
  • the first element consists essentially of a bar 2 having the shape of an arc of a circle and whose concavity is oriented towards the outside.
  • This bar is disposed between the ends of two ears 3, 4 extending in an axial direction from the external face of the part of the peripheral partition 1bse located at the level of the considered end of the part 1.
  • the bar 2 is arranged in the axis of symmetry of the end considered; it is offset upwards, then it is located above the ears 3,4 so that it is situated above the plane determined by the free edge of the peripheral partition 1b.
  • the second element of the assembly according to the invention is arranged at the opposite end of the part 1.
  • the peripheral partition 1b is reduced so as to constitute a rigid rim 5 of height less than that of said partition.
  • This rim is hollowed out by two notches 6, 7 whose spacing corresponds to that of the ears 3,4.
  • the external face of each notch is extended by an adjacent tab 8, 9 oriented longitudinally.
  • the peripheral partition 1b extends only over a small part of the side considered, then it is extended by the legs 8, 9.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show the location of the various components of the assembly system in a vertical plane. It can be seen that the total height of the ears 3 and 4 and of the bar 2 is approximately equal to the height of the peripheral partition 1b, in other words that the upper face of said bar is located just below the lower face of the top the of the neighboring element and that the height of the rim 5 of the latter corresponds to the thickness of the bar 2.
  • the exact profile of each ear 3, 4 can be seen, the upper face of which comprises a recess so that they are actually heels 3a, 4a of the ears which penetrate into the notches 6, 7.
  • FIG. 5 there is illustrated in FIG. 5 how the strip 2 is deformed when two neighboring elements are subjected to a traction which is more exactly a torque since the ends of said elements form an angle. Given the low height of the bar 2 and the corresponding rim 5, such a movement automatically causes the rim to be disengaged from the bar because this movement cannot be effected in space in a plane containing strictly the two pieces 1.
  • the two areas 10 and 11 of the peripheral partition 1b situated outside the legs 8 and 9 have a projection produced in the form of a stud 12, 13 (fig. 6).
  • the peripheral partition comprises on either side of the ears 3 and 4 a notch 14, 15 opening on the edge of the partition but whose depth is less than the height of the latter.
  • the pins 12 and 13 come to bear against the external face of the peripheral partition 1b (fig. 7) then they come s 'snap into the notches 14, 15 because they are located exactly opposite the pins (Fig. 8).
  • the position of the latter relative to the edge of the peripheral partition is such that once the upper faces of the two parts 1 are aligned the pins abut against the bottom 14a, 15a of the notches 14, 15 (fig. 9) .
  • each element of the assembly system according to the invention can be associated with the end of two vertical partitions 18, 17 to be assembled.
  • the assembly element comprising the rigid member or rim 5 is attached at the end of the partition 16 in the position strictly identical to that which it occupies when it comes to joining two flat elements and as illustrated in the previous figures.
  • the second element that is to say the one which includes the elastic bar 2 and the two ears 3 and 4
  • the notches 14 and 15 are replaced by two depressions 18, 19 in which the pins 12 and 13 come to engage the end of the edge penetration 5 under the bar 2.

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The present invention relates to a system for elastically assembling two identical pieces, wherein one of the ends of a piece comprises two lugs between which is disposed a bar in the form of an arc of circle, while the opposite end of this piece comprises a flange provided with two notches in which are engaged the lugs of a second, identical piece while the convex face of the bar abuts against the inner face of the flange. Beads on one piece engage in notches of the other piece to complete the assembly. The invention is particularly applicable to games and toys.

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La présente invention est relative à un système d'assemblage de pièces d'allure générale plate, de manière à former soit un ensemble rectiligne, soit une configuration fermée.The present invention relates to a system for assembling parts of generally flat appearance, so as to form either a rectilinear assembly, or a closed configuration.

Lorsque l'on veut effectuer de tels montages, il existe des moyens connus constitués généralement par des crochets et des anneaux de retenue qui sont respectivement ménagés à chaque extrémité des divers éléments de manière à les assujettir entre eux. Un tel assemblage est révélé par le document FR-A-1 550 276. L'inconvénient principal de tels assemblages est qu'ils sont rigides, de sorte qu'on assiste fréquemment à leur détérioration par cassure lorsqu'ils sont manipulés en particulier par de jeunes enfants.When one wants to make such arrangements, there are known means generally consisting of hooks and retaining rings which are respectively provided at each end of the various elements so as to secure them together. Such an assembly is revealed by the document FR-A-1 550 276. The main drawback of such assemblies is that they are rigid, so that their deterioration by breakage is frequently witnessed when they are handled in particular by young children.

On connaît par le document FR-A-2122 822 un assemblage entre deux tronçons de voie de roulement réalisé au moyen d'une bande élastique disposée alternativement autour de taquets ménagés sur les extrémités en vis-à-vis de deux tronçons voisins. Cette liaison est bien entendu élastique mais elle est incommode du fait que la mise en place de la bande élastique est longue et difficile pour de jeunes enfants. Cette derniàre peut en outre se dégager intempestivement des taquets car l'immobilisation de ses extrémités est aléatoire.Document FR-A-2122 822 discloses an assembly between two sections of rolling track produced by means of an elastic band arranged alternately around cleats formed on the ends opposite two neighboring sections. This connection is of course elastic, but it is inconvenient because the fitting of the elastic band is long and difficult for young children. The latter can also inadvertently come off the cleats because the immobilization of its ends is random.

Dans le document EP-A-14 162 il est décrit des pièces plates à assembler dont les extrémités portent des oreilles s'engageant dans des encoches et des moyens élastiques de retenue axiale d'un organe rigide. Toutefois cette structure ne permet pas un léger degré de liberté dans l'alignement dans un plan horizontal des pièces à assembler.In document EP-A-14 162 it is described flat parts to be assembled, the ends of which carry ears engaging in notches and elastic means for axial retention of a rigid member. However, this structure does not allow a slight degree of freedom in the alignment in a horizontal plane of the parts to be assembled.

Les perfectionnements qui font l'objet de la présente invention visent à remédier aux inconvénients précités et à permettre la réalisation d'un système d'assemblage élastique qui assure un excellent assujettissement de deux pièces voisines tout en permettant un démontage aisé sans risque de cassure.The improvements which are the subject of the present invention aim to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to allow the production of an elastic assembly system which ensures excellent securing of two adjacent parts while allowing easy disassembly without risk of breakage.

En outre, grâce au système d'assemblage suivant l'invention qui comporte un élément élastique, on peut constituer des plans inclinés car les éléments peuvent être légèrement décalés angulairement vers le haut les uns par rapport aux autres. C'est ainsi qu'on peut réaliser au moyen de pièces assemblées avec le système suivant l'invention des rails, pistes ou autres dispositifs du même genre.In addition, thanks to the assembly system according to the invention which comprises an elastic element, it is possible to form inclined planes since the elements can be slightly angularly offset upward with respect to each other. This is how rails, tracks or other devices of the same kind can be produced by means of parts assembled with the system according to the invention.

Le système à plusieurs éléments d'assemblage suivant l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'un premier élément du système comporte une barrette élastique en arc de cercle concave en direction de l'extérieur disposée entre les bouts de deux oreilles axiales issues de l'extrémité considérée de la pièce en question, tandis qu'un second élément du système comprend à l'extrémité opposée de la pièce un rebord rigide pourvu de deux encoches qui sont traversées lors de l'assemblage par les oreilles du premier élément afin que la barrette élastique de ce dernier vienne prendre appui élastiquement contre la face intérieure dudit rebord du second élément.The system with several connecting elements according to the invention is characterized in that a first element of the system comprises an elastic bar in a concave arc of a direction in the direction of the outside, disposed between the ends of two axial ears from the considered end of the part in question, while a second element of the system comprises at the opposite end of the part a rigid flange provided with two notches which are crossed during assembly by the ears of the first element so that the bar elastic of the latter comes to bear elastically against the inner face of said rim of the second element.

Conformément à une disposition préférée la face extérieure du rebord du premier élément porte à l'extérieur des encoches deux saillies qui viennent chacune s'encliqueter dans une dépression ménagée en correspondance dans le second élément du système.In accordance with a preferred arrangement, the outer face of the rim of the first element carries two projections outside the notches which each snap into a depression formed in correspondence in the second element of the system.

Le dessin annexé, donné à titre d'exemple, permettra de mieux comprendre l'invention, les caractéristiques qu'elle présente et les avantages qu'elle est susceptible de procurer:

  • Fig. 1 est une vue en perspective par dessous d'une pièce dont chacune des extrémités est pourvue d'un élément du système d'assemblage suivant l'invention.
  • Fig. 2 illustre la jonction de deux pièces réalisée au moyen d'un système d'assemblage conforme à l'invention.
  • Fig. 3 et 4 en sont des coupes suivant III-III et IV-IV d'une traction exercée sur le système d'assemblage suivant l'invention.
  • Fig. 6 est une vue partielle éclatée en perspective des deux extrémités en vis-à-vis de deux pièces voisines réalisées conformément à une variante.
  • Fig. 7 montre en détail à plus grande échelle la mise en place d'une des saillies de l'extrémité de la pièce portant l'organe mâle.
  • Fig. 8 est une vue semblable à celle de fig. 2 mais relative à la variante de fig. 6.
  • Fig. 9 en est une coupe suivant IX-IX (fig. 8) montrant la saillie engagée dans la dépression correspondante de la pièce voisine.
  • Fig. 10 illustre comment on peut adapter un système suivant l'invention à deux pièces orientées perpendiculairement l'une par rapport à l'autre.
  • Fig. 11 est une vue semblable à celle de fig. 9 mais relative au mode d'exécution de fig. 10.
The appended drawing, given by way of example, will allow a better understanding of the invention, the characteristics which it presents and the advantages which it is capable of providing:
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view from below of a part, each of the ends of which is provided with an element of the assembly system according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the joining of two parts produced by means of an assembly system according to the invention.
  • Fig. 3 and 4 are sections along III-III and IV-IV of a traction exerted on the assembly system according to the invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a partial exploded perspective view of the two ends opposite two neighboring parts produced in accordance with a variant.
  • Fig. 7 shows in detail on a larger scale the establishment of one of the projections of the end of the part carrying the male member.
  • Fig. 8 is a view similar to that of FIG. 2 but relating to the variant of FIG. 6.
  • Fig. 9 is a section along IX-IX (Fig. 8) showing the projection engaged in the corresponding depression of the neighboring room.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates how a system according to the invention can be adapted to two parts oriented perpendicularly to one another.
  • Fig. 11 is a view similar to that of FIG. 9 but relating to the embodiment of FIG. 10.

On a représenté en fig. 1 l'une des pièces d'un ensemble dont l'assemblage est réalisé conformément à l'invention. Cette pièce se présente sous la forme d'une plaquette rectangulaire 1 comportant un dessus la et une cloison périphérique 1b.There is shown in fig. 1 one of the parts of an assembly, the assembly of which is carried out in accordance with the invention. This part is in the form of a rectangular plate 1 comprising a top 1a and a peripheral partition 1b.

Chacune des deux extrémités de la pièce 1 est pourvue d'un des éléments du système d'assemblage suivant l'invention. Le premier élément est constitué essentiellement par une barrette 2 présentant la forme d'un arc de cercle et dont la concavité est orientée vers l'extérieur. Cette barrette est disposée entre les bouts de deux oreilles 3,4 s'étendant en direction axiale à partir de la face extérieure de la partie de la cloison périphérique 1bse trouvant au niveau de l'extrémité considérée de la pièce 1. La barrette 2 est disposée dans l'axe de symétrie de l'extrémité considérée; elle est décalée vers le haut, puis qu'elle se trouve au-dessus des oreilles 3,4 de telle sorte qu'elle est située au-dessus du plan déterminé par l'arête libre de la cloison périphérique 1b.Each of the two ends of the part 1 is provided with one of the elements of the assembly system according to the invention. The first element consists essentially of a bar 2 having the shape of an arc of a circle and whose concavity is oriented towards the outside. This bar is disposed between the ends of two ears 3, 4 extending in an axial direction from the external face of the part of the peripheral partition 1bse located at the level of the considered end of the part 1. The bar 2 is arranged in the axis of symmetry of the end considered; it is offset upwards, then it is located above the ears 3,4 so that it is situated above the plane determined by the free edge of the peripheral partition 1b.

Le second élément de l'assemblage suivant l'invention est disposé à l'extrémité opposée de la pièce 1. A ce niveau, la cloison périphérique 1b est réduite de manière à constituer un rebord rigide 5 de hauteur inférieure à celle de ladite cloison. Ce rebord est creusé de deux encoches 6, 7 dont l'écartement correspond à celui des oreilles 3,4. La face externe de chaque encoche se prolonge par une patte adjacente 8, 9 orientée longitudinalement. Au niveau de l'extrémité de la pièce 1 qui est associée au second élément du système d'assemblage suivant l'invention, la cloison périphérique 1b ne s'étend que sur une faible partie du côté considéré, puis elle se prolonge par les pattes 8, 9.The second element of the assembly according to the invention is arranged at the opposite end of the part 1. At this level, the peripheral partition 1b is reduced so as to constitute a rigid rim 5 of height less than that of said partition. This rim is hollowed out by two notches 6, 7 whose spacing corresponds to that of the ears 3,4. The external face of each notch is extended by an adjacent tab 8, 9 oriented longitudinally. At the end of the part 1 which is associated with the second element of the assembly system according to the invention, the peripheral partition 1b extends only over a small part of the side considered, then it is extended by the legs 8, 9.

Lorsqu'on veut assembler deux pièces identiques à celle illustrée en fig. 1, on obtient la liaison montrée en fig. 2 qui résulte de l'engagement des deux oreilles 3 et 4 dans les encoches 6 et 7 respectivement, la partie convexe de la barrette 2 venant prendre appui contre la face intérieure 5a du rebord 5. On constate que les pattes longitudinales 8 et 9 permettent un guidage des oreilles 3 et 4.When you want to assemble two pieces identical to that illustrated in fig. 1, the connection shown in fig. 2 which results from the engagement of the two ears 3 and 4 in the notches 6 and 7 respectively, the convex part of the bar 2 coming to bear against the inner face 5a of the flange 5. It can be seen that the longitudinal tabs 8 and 9 allow ear guidance 3 and 4.

Les figures 3 et 4 permettent de situer l'emplacement des différents composants du système d'assemblage dans un plan vertical. On constate que la hauteur totale des oreilles 3 et 4 et de la barrette 2 est à peu près égale à la hauteur de la cloison périphérique 1b, autrement dit que la face supérieure de ladite barrette se trouve juste en dessous de la face inférieure du dessus la de l'élément voisin et que la hauteur du rebord 5 de ce dernier correspond à l'épaisseur de la barrette 2. En fig. 4 on aperçoit le profil exact de chaque oreille 3,4 dont la face supérieure comprend un décrochement de telle sorte que ce sont en réalité des talons 3a, 4a des oreilles qui pénètrent dans les encoches 6, 7.Figures 3 and 4 show the location of the various components of the assembly system in a vertical plane. It can be seen that the total height of the ears 3 and 4 and of the bar 2 is approximately equal to the height of the peripheral partition 1b, in other words that the upper face of said bar is located just below the lower face of the top the of the neighboring element and that the height of the rim 5 of the latter corresponds to the thickness of the bar 2. In FIG. 4, the exact profile of each ear 3, 4 can be seen, the upper face of which comprises a recess so that they are actually heels 3a, 4a of the ears which penetrate into the notches 6, 7.

On a enfin illustré en fig. 5 comment se déforme la barrette 2 lorsque deux éléments voisins sont soumis à une traction qui est plus exactement un couple puisque les extrémités desdits éléments forment un angle. Etant donné la faible hauteur de la barrette 2 et du rebord correspondant 5, un tel mouvement entraîne automatiquement un dégagement du rebord par rapport à la barrette du fait que ce mouvement ne peut pas s'effectuer dans l'espace dans un plan contenant rigoureusement les deux pièces 1.Finally, there is illustrated in FIG. 5 how the strip 2 is deformed when two neighboring elements are subjected to a traction which is more exactly a torque since the ends of said elements form an angle. Given the low height of the bar 2 and the corresponding rim 5, such a movement automatically causes the rim to be disengaged from the bar because this movement cannot be effected in space in a plane containing strictly the two pieces 1.

En se référant à fig. 3 on constate que si l'on déplace légèrement la pièce de gauche suivant la flèche FI, c'est-à-dire en lui faisant subir une rotation autour de son rebord 5, on provoque une déformation de la barrette 2 de telle sorte que le rebord se dégage presque immédiatement de celle-ci sans qu'elle ne soit détériorée. Dans ces conditions on peut assembler et dégager pratiquement à l'infini des pièces semblables à la pièce 1 sans nuire à leur bon assemblage.Referring to fig. 3 it can be seen that if the piece on the left is slightly displaced along the arrow FI, that is to say by making it undergo a rotation around its rim 5, the strip 2 is deformed so that the rim emerges almost immediately from it without it being damaged. Under these conditions, parts similar to part 1 can be assembled and released practically ad infinitum without affecting their good assembly.

Suivant un mode d'exécution préféré, les deux plages 10 et 11 de la cloison périphérique 1 b située à l'extérieur des pattes 8 et 9 comportent une saillie réalisée sous la forme d'un téton 12, 13 (fig. 6).According to a preferred embodiment, the two areas 10 and 11 of the peripheral partition 1b situated outside the legs 8 and 9 have a projection produced in the form of a stud 12, 13 (fig. 6).

La cloison périphérique comprend de part et d'autre des oreilles 3 et 4 une entaille 14, 15 débouchant sur l'arête de la cloison mais dont la profondeur est inférieure à la hauteur de cette dernière. Ainsi qu'on l'a illustré en fig. 7, lorsque les deux extrémités en vis-à-vis de deux pièces voisines 1 doivent être assemblées comme expliqué plus haut, les tétons 12 et 13 viennent porter contre la face extérieure de la cloison périphérique lb (fig. 7) puis ils viennent s'encliqueter dans les encoches 14, 15 du fait que celles-ci se trouvent exactement en face des tétons (fig. 8). La position de ces derniers par rapport à l'arête de la cloison périphérique est telle qu'une fois que les faces supérieures des deux pièces 1 sont alignées les tétons butent contre le fond 14a, 15a des entailles 14, 15 (fig. 9).The peripheral partition comprises on either side of the ears 3 and 4 a notch 14, 15 opening on the edge of the partition but whose depth is less than the height of the latter. As illustrated in fig. 7, when the two ends opposite two neighboring parts 1 must be assembled as explained above, the pins 12 and 13 come to bear against the external face of the peripheral partition 1b (fig. 7) then they come s 'snap into the notches 14, 15 because they are located exactly opposite the pins (Fig. 8). The position of the latter relative to the edge of the peripheral partition is such that once the upper faces of the two parts 1 are aligned the pins abut against the bottom 14a, 15a of the notches 14, 15 (fig. 9) .

Il va de soi que la coopération des tétons avec la face extérieure de la cloison périphérique tel qu'on l'a illustré en fig. 7, est possible du fait de la déformation élastique de la barrette 2 correspondante car à ce moment la pièce qui porte les tétons s'éloigne de l'autre.It goes without saying that the cooperation of the pins with the external face of the peripheral partition as illustrated in FIG. 7, is possible due to the elastic deformation of the corresponding bar 2 because at this time the part which carries the pins moves away from the other.

Les tétons considérées constituent par conséquent un verrouillage supplémentaire qui améliore considérablement l'assemblage sans nuire à sa facilité de démontage du fait de la forme sphérique des tétons. Ils n'empêchent pas non plus de décaler angulairement deux pièces voisines pour constituer un plan incliné.The studs considered therefore constitute an additional locking which considerably improves the assembly without affecting its ease of dismantling due to the spherical shape of the studs. They also do not prevent angularly shift two neighboring parts to form an inclined plane.

Comme illistré en fig. 10 et 11 chaque élément du système d'assemblage suivant l'invention peut être associé à l'extrémité de deux cloisons verticale 18, 17 devant être assemblées. A cet effet l'élément d'assemblage comprenant l'organe rigide ou rebord 5 est rapporté au niveau de l'extrémité de la cloison 16 dans la position strictement identique à celle qu'il occupe lorsqu'il s'agit d'abouter deux éléments plats et comme on l'a illustré sur les figures précédentes. Par contre le second élément c'est-à-dire celui qui comporte la barrette élastique 2 et les deux oreilles 3 et 4 est dressé perpendiculairement à la cloison 17 à une distance telle de l'arête 17a de celle-ci qu'une fois l'assemblage effectué l'arête se trouve dans le prolongement de la face extérieure 16a de la cloison 16. On note que les entailles 14 et 15 sont remplacées par deux dépressions 18, 19 dans lesquelles les tétons 12 et 13 viennent s'engager à la fin de la pénétration de rebord 5 sous la barrette 2.As shown in fig. 10 and 11 each element of the assembly system according to the invention can be associated with the end of two vertical partitions 18, 17 to be assembled. For this purpose the assembly element comprising the rigid member or rim 5 is attached at the end of the partition 16 in the position strictly identical to that which it occupies when it comes to joining two flat elements and as illustrated in the previous figures. On the other hand, the second element, that is to say the one which includes the elastic bar 2 and the two ears 3 and 4, is erected perpendicular to the partition 17 at such a distance from the edge 17a thereof that once the assembly carried out the edge is in the extension of the outer face 16a of the partition 16. It is noted that the notches 14 and 15 are replaced by two depressions 18, 19 in which the pins 12 and 13 come to engage the end of the edge penetration 5 under the bar 2.

Pour faciliter la compréhension on a conservé sur la fig. 10 les plages 10 et 11 situées de part et d'autre du rebord 5 et sur lesquelles se trouvent les tétons 12 et 13. On a laissé subsister bien que cela ne soit pas obligatoire deux joues 20, 21 parallèles aux pattes 8 et 9 et qui font suite aux plages 10 et 11.To facilitate understanding, we have kept in fig. 10 the areas 10 and 11 located on either side of the rim 5 and on which the nipples 12 and 13 are located. It has been left to remain, although this is not compulsory, two cheeks 20, 21 parallel to the legs 8 and 9 and which follow tracks 10 and 11.

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1. System having several elements for mouting at least two components of generally flat appearance, the opposite extremities of which carry lugs (3, 4) engaging in notches (6, 7) in the other component and resilient means (2) for axially retaining a rigid feature (5) of the other component, characterised in that a first element of the system comprises a resilient bar (2) shaped as a concave arc of a circle in its external direction, disposed between the ends of the two axial lugs (3,4) projecting from the relevant extremity of the component in question, whilst a second element of the system includes at the opposite extremity of the component a rigid edge (5) provided with two notches (6, 7) which are traversed during the mounting by the lugs (3, 4) of the first element so that the resilient bar (2) of the latter is supported resiliently against the inner face (5a) of said rigid edge (5) of the second element.
2. Mounting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the edge (5) of its second element presents a height equal to the thickness of the bar (2) of the first element.
3. Mounting system according to claim 2, characterised in that a longitudinal guide (8, 9) is provided adjacent to each notch (6, 7) of the second element to guide the outer face of each lug (3, 4) of the first element.
4. Mounting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the lugs (3, 4) of the first element support the bar (2) in such a way that the latter is offset in height towards the top of the component.
5. Mounting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the top of each lug (3, 4) is provided with a projection (3a, 4a) which penetrates into the corresponding notch (6, 7).
6. Mounting system according to claim 1, characterised in that the outer face of the edge (5) of the first element carries at the outside of the notches (6, 7) two projections (12, 13), each of which snaps into a depression (14,15,18,19) arranged correspondingly in the second element of the system.
7. System according to claim 6, characterised in that each depression comprises a slot (14,15) arranged in the wall (1 b) of the extremity of the component (1) and joining on to its free edge.
8. System according to claim 6, characterised in that its two elements extend from the inner face of two flat components (16,17) at the level of one edge so that they may be mounted perpendicularly with respect to each other.
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