EP0152715B1 - Rotatable observatory dome - Google Patents

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EP0152715B1
EP0152715B1 EP84430045A EP84430045A EP0152715B1 EP 0152715 B1 EP0152715 B1 EP 0152715B1 EP 84430045 A EP84430045 A EP 84430045A EP 84430045 A EP84430045 A EP 84430045A EP 0152715 B1 EP0152715 B1 EP 0152715B1
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  • the present invention relates to a rotating dome particularly intended for astronomical observatories, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the known domes generally have a semi-spherical shape. They consist of a shell, the bottom of the frame of which receives bearings which allow the rotary movement. These wheels are movable on rails anchored in the base. The meridian opening that allows observations can be obscured by a movable panel. These domes, of delicate construction, require very precise installation under generally difficult conditions due to their site of implantation, can present dangers for the users and require regular maintenance.
  • the Dutch magazine BOUW number 50 of December 1966 page 2030 describes such a dome comprising at its lower part, a U-shaped rotation rail supported by fixed support elements.
  • the object of the invention is a dome according to claim 1.
  • the dependent claims indicate other aspects of the invention.
  • the assembly can be carried out by elements.
  • the arrangement of the rotation rail according to the invention eliminates the risk of accidents and simplifies the rolling and mechanical drive device.
  • the dome shown in Figure 1 has a dome (1) skirt (2) rail (3) of the shutter (4) for closing the window (5) of sight and underbody (9).
  • a device (7), fixed chain, or toothing for example, complementary to the rail (6) allows the rotational movement given by a mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly.
  • a variant of this drive consists in placing a motorized wheel against the dome (1) or the rail (6) which frictionally drives the dome.
  • a support element (8) or rolling stud is composed of a base held in the base (9) by anchors (10), the height of which can be adjusted by means of nut (11). ) and lock nut (11a).
  • the oblong holes (12) allow lateral adjustment.
  • At the bottom of the base there is an axle (13) supporting a wheel (14) in contact with the rail (6).
  • FIG. 4 represents the rail (3) for the shutter (4) for closing the observation window (5).
  • the bearings (15) operate and the bearings (16) keep the shutter in place in the event of wind.
  • the rail (3) is offset from the center of the dome (1) in order to obtain a sufficient length (17) to allow complete release of the window (5) by the flap (4) in the fully open position.
  • the rail (3) can also be concentric with the dome (1) and of substantially larger radius in order to allow complete release of the window (5) by the shutter (4) in the fully open position by overflow of the shutter (4 ) beyond the end of the rail (3) at the front of the skirt (2).

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1. Rotating dome for observatoires, containing an U-shaped rail (6), based on a solid support (8), characterized by the fact that the rotation rail (6) is situated in the inner side of the support (8) in relation to the center of the dome, and by the fact that the opening of the U-shaped rail shows to the outside of the dome in order to guarantee the turning function of the dome, the adjustment and the safety against the wind.

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La présente invention a pour objet une coupole tournante particulièrement destinée aux observatoires d'astronomie, selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a rotating dome particularly intended for astronomical observatories, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Les coupoles connues ont généralement une forme demi sphérique. Elles sont constituées d'une coque dont le bas de l'ossature reçoit des roulements qui permettent le mouvement tournant. Ces roues sont mobiles sur des rails ancrés dans le soubassement. L'ouverture méridienne qui permet les observations peut être occultée par un panneau mobile. Ces coupoles, de construction délicate, nécessitent des mises en place très précises dans des conditions généralement difficiles dues à leur site d'implantation, peuvent présenter des dangers pour les utilisateurs et nécessitent un entretien régulier. La revue néerlandaise BOUW numéro 50 de décembre 1966 page 2030 décrit une telle coupole comportant à sa partie inférieure, un rail de rotation en forme de U supporté par des éléments de support fixes.The known domes generally have a semi-spherical shape. They consist of a shell, the bottom of the frame of which receives bearings which allow the rotary movement. These wheels are movable on rails anchored in the base. The meridian opening that allows observations can be obscured by a movable panel. These domes, of delicate construction, require very precise installation under generally difficult conditions due to their site of implantation, can present dangers for the users and require regular maintenance. The Dutch magazine BOUW number 50 of December 1966 page 2030 describes such a dome comprising at its lower part, a U-shaped rotation rail supported by fixed support elements.

L'objet de l'invention est une coupole selon la revendication 1. Les revendications dépendantes indiquent d'autres aspects de l'invention. Afin de faciliter les manutentions de mise en place, l'ensemble peut être réalisé par éléments. La disposition du rail de rotation, selon l'invention élimine les risques d'accidents et simplifie le dispositif de roulement et d'entraînement mécanique.The object of the invention is a dome according to claim 1. The dependent claims indicate other aspects of the invention. In order to facilitate the handling of installation, the assembly can be carried out by elements. The arrangement of the rotation rail according to the invention eliminates the risk of accidents and simplifies the rolling and mechanical drive device.

Les dessins ci-après donnent des indications supplémentaires et servent de support à la description qui suit.The drawings below give additional indications and serve to support the description which follows.

Les dessins sont donnés à titre d'exemple et ne limitent en aucun cas la portée de l'invention.

  • La figure 1 représente une coupole en croquis perspectif.
  • La figure 2 représente une coupe verticale de la coupole dans l'axe de la fenêtre de visée.
  • La figure 3 représente en coupe le rail au bas d'une coupole et un plot de roulement, selon l'état de la technique.
The drawings are given by way of example and in no way limit the scope of the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a dome in perspective sketch.
  • Figure 2 shows a vertical section of the dome in the axis of the sight window.
  • Figure 3 shows in section the rail at the bottom of a dome and a rolling stud, according to the state of the art.

La coupole représentée sur la figure 1 comporte dôme (1) jupe (2) rail (3) du volet (4) de fermeture de la fenêtre (5) de visée et soubassement (9).The dome shown in Figure 1 has a dome (1) skirt (2) rail (3) of the shutter (4) for closing the window (5) of sight and underbody (9).

Ces éléments se retrouvent dans la figure 2 où sont également tracés le rail (6) de rotation de la coupole et les éléments de support ou plots (8) de roulement fixés dans le soubassement (9).These elements are found in Figure 2 where are also drawn the rail (6) for rotating the dome and the support elements or studs (8) for rolling fixed in the base (9).

La disposition du rail et des supports selon l'invention se déduit de la figure 3 en inversant les positions du rail 6 et de l'élément 8, l'ouverture du rail étant dirigée vers l'extérieur de la coupole comme représenté à la figure 2.The arrangement of the rail and the supports according to the invention is deduced from FIG. 3 by reversing the positions of the rail 6 and of the element 8, the opening of the rail being directed towards the outside of the dome as shown in FIG. 2.

Cette disposition permet d'obtenir le mouvement de rotation, le centrage, et le maintien en place de la coupole en cas de vent. Un dispositif (7), chaîne fixe, ou denture par exemple, complémentaire au rail (6) permet le mouvement de rotation donné par un ensemble mécanique ou électro-mécanique. Une variante de cet entraînement consiste à placer contre, la coupole (1) ou le rail (6) une roue motorisée qui entraîne par friction la coupole. Comme on le voit sur cette figure un élément de support (8) ou plot de roulement est composé d'une embase maintenue dans le soubassement (9) par des ancrages (10) dont on peut régler la hauteur au moyen d'écrou (11) et contre écrou (11 bis). Les trous (12) oblongs permettent un réglage latéral. Au bas de l'embase on trouve un axe (13) supportant une roue (14) en contact avec le rail (6).This arrangement makes it possible to obtain the rotational movement, the centering, and the holding in place of the dome in the event of wind. A device (7), fixed chain, or toothing for example, complementary to the rail (6) allows the rotational movement given by a mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly. A variant of this drive consists in placing a motorized wheel against the dome (1) or the rail (6) which frictionally drives the dome. As can be seen in this figure, a support element (8) or rolling stud is composed of a base held in the base (9) by anchors (10), the height of which can be adjusted by means of nut (11). ) and lock nut (11a). The oblong holes (12) allow lateral adjustment. At the bottom of the base there is an axle (13) supporting a wheel (14) in contact with the rail (6).

La figure 4 représente le rail (3) pour le volet (4) de fermeture de la fenêtre d'observation (5). Les roulements (15) assurent le fonctionnement et les roulements (16) permettent le maintien du volet en place en cas de vent. Le rail (3) est décentré par rapport au centre du dôme (1) afin d'obtenir une longueur suffisante (17) pour permettre le dégagement complet de la fenêtre (5) par le volet (4) en position d'ouverture totale.FIG. 4 represents the rail (3) for the shutter (4) for closing the observation window (5). The bearings (15) operate and the bearings (16) keep the shutter in place in the event of wind. The rail (3) is offset from the center of the dome (1) in order to obtain a sufficient length (17) to allow complete release of the window (5) by the flap (4) in the fully open position.

Le rail (3) peut aussi être concentrique au dôme (1) et de rayon sensiblement plus grand afin de permettre le dégagement complet de la fenêtre (5) par le volet (4) en position d'ouverture totale par débordement du volet (4) au-delà de l'extrémité du rail (3) au devant de la jupe (2).The rail (3) can also be concentric with the dome (1) and of substantially larger radius in order to allow complete release of the window (5) by the shutter (4) in the fully open position by overflow of the shutter (4 ) beyond the end of the rail (3) at the front of the skirt (2).

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1. Rotating dome for observatories, containing an U-shaped rail (6), based on a solid support (8), characterized by the fact that the rotation rail (6) is situated in the inner side of the support (8) in relation to the center of the dome, and by the fact that the opening of the U-shaped rail shows to the outside of the dome in order to guarantee the turning function of the dome, the adjustment and the safety against the wind.
2. Rotating dome according to motion 1, characterized by the adjunction of a driving system (2) to the rail (6), which transmits the rotating movement of the dome by means of a mechanical device.
3. Rotating dome according to motion 1, characterized by the excentrical adjustment of the rail (3) opposite to the dome in order to obtain a sufficient length which permits the total opening of the window (5) by means of a complete slinding of the closing element.
4. Rotating dome according to motion 1, characterized by the concentric adjustment of the rails (3) to the dome (1) and its greater diameter, in order to obtain a complete opening of the window (5) by sliding the closing element totally down over the rails's end and the covering.
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FR8320530A FR2556758B1 (en) 1983-12-20 1983-12-20 ROTATING COUPOLE

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