EP0436456A1 - System for rapid dismountable interconnection of three-dimensional objects - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a removable quick-attach system for three-dimensional objects between them, of the type comprising a plurality of rods and rings, said three-dimensional objects being provided with means cooperating with the rods and rings.
- the object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks, inter alia, by proposing a universal removable quick-coupling system which allows both the juxtaposition and the superposition of elements.
- a removable quick-attach system for three-dimensional objects between them comprising a plurality of rods and rings, said three-dimensional objects being provided with means cooperating with the rods and rings, characterized in that that three-dimensional objects have transverse notches on at least one of their edges and / or at least one of their faces, the notches being in alignment with passages parallel to the face or to the corresponding edge, the passages being intended to receiving rods, and that the rings are free rings inserted into said notches and held therein by the corresponding rod.
- the assembly of the cubes is traditionally obtained by complex means (screw-nut system, frame, tube, ).
- the system according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks, the advantages consisting of the possibility of different connections of the cubes (juxtaposed or superimposed), the very fast assembly and disassembly allowing to remove or modify an installation even in use and this in a very simple way.
- the cube (1) is provided on each of its edges (2) with a passage (3) parallel to the corresponding edge, which passage in this example opens from one face (4) to the opposite face (5).
- a passage (3) parallel to the corresponding edge, which passage in this example opens from one face (4) to the opposite face (5).
- a notch (6) open towards the outside communicating with the passage (3) and opening towards the inside of the cube beyond the section of the passage at this location as emerges from the Figure 2, more particularly on section AA.
- the compound rings have reinforcing spokes (14) and a central axis (15) which projects on each side of the main plane of the corresponding ring.
- the rings are blocked by rods (8) comprising for example on each end a T-groove (16) which allows insertion and extraction preferably with a specific tool not shown, which ensures the inviolability of the system by third.
- the compound rings (10,11,12,13) are interconnected by axes (17) at the level of the central axes (15) which penetrate into threads (18,19) formed at the ends of the axes (17).
- the notches can be of variable shapes.
- Two notches can also intersect between them.
- the notches can be of any shape compatible with the application and the manufacturing techniques, for example round, hemispherical, square, rectangular, triangular, etc.
- the rod (22) has a T-shaped groove (16) but does not open onto the other face of the cube (23). It has at its other end a rotation blocking element (24), which functions as a key.
- the rod is returned to the outside, once released, by a spring (25). The rings are thus released more easily.
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La présente invention a pour objet un système démontable d'attache rapide pour objets tridimensionnels entre eux, du type comportant une pluralité de tiges et d'anneaux, lesdits objets tridimensionnels étant munis de moyens coopérant avec les tiges et les anneaux.The present invention relates to a removable quick-attach system for three-dimensional objects between them, of the type comprising a plurality of rods and rings, said three-dimensional objects being provided with means cooperating with the rods and rings.
Un système de ce type a déjà été décrit par exemple dans le brevet FR 2 150 133 pour une application à des éléments flottants. Dans cette réalisation, des éléments flottants parallélépipèdiques sont munis d'oreilles venues de moulage avec lesdits éléments, lesdites oreilles étant munies de trous dans lesquels sont insérées des tiges. Ce dispositif est de mise en oeuvre complexe et la fabrication des pièces est relativement complexe, si l'on veut obtenir une bonne résistance au niveau de la liaison. En outre, l'empilage des éléments n'est pas possible.A system of this type has already been described for example in
La présente invention a pour but de remédier entre autres à ces inconvénients en proposant un système universel d'attache rapide démontable qui permette à la fois la juxtaposition et la superposition d'éléments.The object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks, inter alia, by proposing a universal removable quick-coupling system which allows both the juxtaposition and the superposition of elements.
Dans ce qui précède on a fait référence à l'obtention de plateformes flottantes, de jetées, de bases nautiques, etc... Dans ce qui suit, on décrira l'invention en référence à ce domaine. On comprendra cependant qu'elle n'est nullement limitée à ce champ d'application et qu'elle présente également de l'intérêt pour tout domaine où il est recherché de relier entre eux des objets, par exemple pour les jeux d'assemblage, ceci non limitativement.In the foregoing, reference has been made to obtaining floating platforms, jetties, nautical bases, etc. In the following, the invention will be described with reference to this field. It will be understood, however, that it is in no way limited to this field of application and that it is also of interest for any field where it is desired to connect objects together, for example for assembly games, this without limitation.
Conformément à l'invention on propose un système démontable d'attache rapide pour objets tridimensionnels entre eux, du type comportant une pluralité de tiges et d'anneaux, lesdits objets tridimensionnels étant munis de moyens coopérant avec les tiges et les anneaux, caractérisé en ce que les objets tridimensionnels comportent sur au moins une de leurs arêtes et/ou au moins une de leurs faces des encoches transversales, les encoches étant dans l'alignement de passages parallèles à la face ou à l'arête correspondante, les passages étant destinés à recevoir des tiges, et que les anneaux sont des anneaux libres insérés dans lesdites encoches et maintenus dans celles-ci par la tige correspondante.According to the invention there is provided a removable quick-attach system for three-dimensional objects between them, of the type comprising a plurality of rods and rings, said three-dimensional objects being provided with means cooperating with the rods and rings, characterized in that that three-dimensional objects have transverse notches on at least one of their edges and / or at least one of their faces, the notches being in alignment with passages parallel to the face or to the corresponding edge, the passages being intended to receiving rods, and that the rings are free rings inserted into said notches and held therein by the corresponding rod.
On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description faite ci-après d'un certain nombre de variantes de mise en oeuvre, données à titre d'exemples non limitatifs en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :
- la figure 1 représente un cube en vue de dessus avec quatre anneaux fixés ;
- la figure 2 représente un cube en vue de côté avec les axes enfoncés et une coupe selon A-A montrant les détails des encoches ;
- la figure 3 représente quatre cubes fixés au moyen d'un anneau simple ;
- la figure 4A représente un anneau simple et la figure 4B un
composé 2/4 rond ; - la figure 5A représente un anneau composé et la figure 5B un anneau composé 3/4 rond ;
- la figure 6A représente un anneau composé 1/4 rond et la figure 6B une tige de liaison ;
- la figure 7 représente les différentes possibilités de brides utilisables ;
- la figure 8 est une vue en perspective schématique d'une variante de mise en oeuvre ;
- la figure 9 est une vue en perspective schématique d'une autre variante de mise en oeuvre ;
- la figure 10 est une vue en coupe partielle d'une variante de tige avec verrouillage.
- Figure 1 shows a cube in top view with four rings fixed;
- FIG. 2 represents a cube in side view with the axes driven in and a section along AA showing the details of the notches;
- Figure 3 shows four cubes fixed by means of a simple ring;
- Figure 4A shows a simple ring and Figure 4B a 2/4 round compound;
- Figure 5A shows a compound ring and Figure 5B a 3/4 round compound ring;
- FIG. 6A represents a 1/4 round compound ring and FIG. 6B a connecting rod;
- FIG. 7 shows the different possibilities of flanges that can be used;
- Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of an alternative embodiment;
- Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view of another alternative embodiment;
- Figure 10 is a partial sectional view of a variant rod with locking.
On se référera tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 3. On parlera dans ce qui suit de cubes, mais il est clair que les éléments tridimensionnels (1) peuvent avoir toutes les formes géométriques possibles.We will first refer to Figures 1 to 3. We will speak in the following of cubes, but it is clear that the three-dimensional elements (1) can have all possible geometric shapes.
Comme indiqué précédemment, l'assemblage des cubes est traditionnellement obtenu par des moyens complexes (système vis-écrou, cadre, tube,...).As indicated above, the assembly of the cubes is traditionally obtained by complex means (screw-nut system, frame, tube, ...).
Ces systèmes complexes et coûteux utilisés pour les jetées, les plateformes, les bases nautiques, etc... ne permettent pas un démontage rapide, obligent les utilisateurs à prévoir des moyens de fixation importants ou leurs utilisations dans des endroits protégés des intempéries sans compter les problèmes de modification quasiment impossibles.These complex and expensive systems used for jetties, platforms, nautical bases, etc ... do not allow rapid disassembly, oblige users to provide significant means of attachment or their uses in places protected from the weather without counting the almost impossible modification problems.
Le système suivant l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients, les avantages consistant en la possibilité des différentes liaisons des cubes (juxtaposé ou superposé), le montage et le démontage très rapide permettant de retirer ou de modifier une installation même en cours d'utilisation et ceci de manière très simple.The system according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks, the advantages consisting of the possibility of different connections of the cubes (juxtaposed or superimposed), the very fast assembly and disassembly allowing to remove or modify an installation even in use and this in a very simple way.
Le cube (1) est muni sur chacune de ses arêtes (2) d'un passage (3) parallèle à l'arête correspondante, passage qui dans cet exemple débouche d'une face (4) vers la face opposée (5). Le long de ce passage (3) est ménagée une encoche (6) ouverte vers l'extérieur communiquant avec le passage (3) et débouchant vers l'intérieur du cube au delà de la section du passage à cet endroit comme cela ressort de la figure 2, plus particulièrement sur la coupe A-A.The cube (1) is provided on each of its edges (2) with a passage (3) parallel to the corresponding edge, which passage in this example opens from one face (4) to the opposite face (5). Along this passage (3) is formed a notch (6) open towards the outside communicating with the passage (3) and opening towards the inside of the cube beyond the section of the passage at this location as emerges from the Figure 2, more particularly on section AA.
Pour relier plusieurs cubes (1) entre eux, on insère dans l'encoche un anneau de liaison (7) et on fait coulisser au travers du passage (3) une tige (8).To connect several cubes (1) together, insert a connecting ring (7) into the notch and slide a rod (8) through the passage (3).
On comprendra que l'anneau est bloqué dans l'encoche par la section de tige (9), visible à la figure 2.It will be understood that the ring is locked in the notch by the rod section (9), visible in FIG. 2.
Par un assemblage sur arête de quatre cubes, on obtient la figure géométrique représentée partiellement à la figure 3.By assembling four cubes on an edge, we obtain the geometric figure partially shown in Figure 3.
Les anneaux (7) pourront être simples comme représenté à la figure 4, ou 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 rond, ou encore composé. Ces anneaux sont représentés :
anneau 2/4 rond (10) : figure 4B ;- anneau composé (11) : figure SA ;
anneau 3/4 rond (12) : figure 5B ;- anneau 1/4 rond (13) : figure 6B.
- 2/4 round ring (10): Figure 4B;
- compound ring (11): figure SA;
- 3/4 round ring (12): Figure 5B;
- 1/4 round ring (13): Figure 6B.
Les anneaux composés comportent des rayons de renforcement (14) et un axe central (15) qui déborde de chaque côté du plan principal de l'anneau correspondant.The compound rings have reinforcing spokes (14) and a central axis (15) which projects on each side of the main plane of the corresponding ring.
Les anneaux sont bloqués par des tiges (8) comportant par exemple sur chaque extrémité une rainure en T (16) qui permet l'insertion et l'extraction de préférence avec un outil spécifique non représenté, qui assure l'inviolabilité du système par des tiers.The rings are blocked by rods (8) comprising for example on each end a T-groove (16) which allows insertion and extraction preferably with a specific tool not shown, which ensures the inviolability of the system by third.
Les anneaux composés (10,11,12,13) sont reliés entre eux par des axes (17) au niveau des axes centraux (15) qui pénètrent dans des taraudages (18,19) ménagés aux extrémités des axes (17).The compound rings (10,11,12,13) are interconnected by axes (17) at the level of the central axes (15) which penetrate into threads (18,19) formed at the ends of the axes (17).
On peut ainsi réaliser des brides complexes (20) représentées à la figure 7.It is thus possible to produce complex flanges (20) shown in Figure 7.
En déclinant ce principe, on comprend bien entendu que de très nombreuses variantes sont possibles.By declining this principle, it is understood of course that very many variants are possible.
Ainsi, les encoches peuvent être de formes variables.Thus, the notches can be of variable shapes.
Elles peuvent être également disposées non plus sur les arêtes mais sur les faces du cube, comme représenté schématiquement par les encoches (21) à la figure 8. Dans cette configuration on peut superposer des cubes l'un sur l'autre toujours grâce au système tige-encoche-anneau.They can also be arranged no longer on the edges but on the faces of the cube, as shown diagrammatically by the notches (21) in FIG. 8. In this configuration, cubes can be superimposed on each other again thanks to the system rod-notch-ring.
Deux encoches peuvent également s'entrecroiser entre elles.Two notches can also intersect between them.
A la figure 8 on a combiné des encoches sur arête et des encoches sur les faces.In FIG. 8, notches on the edge and notches on the faces have been combined.
A la figure 9, on a seulement des encoches sur les faces. Ce dernier exemple est particulièrement adapté pour les jeux à emboitement.In FIG. 9, there are only notches on the faces. This last example is particularly suitable for interlocking games.
Les encoches peuvent être de toute forme compatible avec l'application et les techniques de fabrication, par exemple rondes, hémisphériques, carrées, rectangulaires, triangulaires, etc...The notches can be of any shape compatible with the application and the manufacturing techniques, for example round, hemispherical, square, rectangular, triangular, etc.
Enfin, on a représenté à la figure 10 une variante de réalisation de la tige. La tige (22) comporte une rainure en T (16) mais ne débouche pas sur l'autre face du cube (23). Elle comporte à son autre extrémité un élément de blocage par rotation (24), qui fonctionne comme une clé. La tige est rappelée vers l'extérieur, une fois débloquée, par un ressort (25). Les anneaux sont ainsi libérés plus facilement.Finally, there is shown in Figure 10 an alternative embodiment of the rod. The rod (22) has a T-shaped groove (16) but does not open onto the other face of the cube (23). It has at its other end a rotation blocking element (24), which functions as a key. The rod is returned to the outside, once released, by a spring (25). The rings are thus released more easily.
On peut aussi prévoir un bossage (26) sur la tige au niveau de l'encoche, ce qui augmente le serrage des cubes par le biais de l'anneau.One can also provide a boss (26) on the rod at the notch, which increases the tightening of the cubes through the ring.
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FR2349493A1 (en) * | 1976-04-28 | 1977-11-25 | Simonneau Daniel | Floating caisson formed of metal - has corner stanchions with slots for coupling plates located by pins |
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