EP0712107A1 - Sign panel - Google Patents

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EP0712107A1
EP0712107A1 EP95402487A EP95402487A EP0712107A1 EP 0712107 A1 EP0712107 A1 EP 0712107A1 EP 95402487 A EP95402487 A EP 95402487A EP 95402487 A EP95402487 A EP 95402487A EP 0712107 A1 EP0712107 A1 EP 0712107A1
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  • the present invention relates to a traffic sign, in particular a road or rail traffic sign.
  • Road signs are well known mounted on an associated support post which is generally vertical and sunk into the ground.
  • the panels of old design are made of metal, with a front face carrying the desired signaling pattern, behind which is provided one or two fixing jumper (s) whose shape is adapted to that of the cross section of the post- support (this section is generally rectangular, square or round).
  • a plastic sign has been produced, the structure of which makes it possible to have a sign pattern on both sides and the attachment of which is well protected with regard to external aggressions.
  • a sign made in two half-panels linked to each other by means of force fitting The two half-panels have internal stiffening partitions defining a passage channel associated with the support post on the one hand and supporting clamping means allowing the fixing of the panel to the support post on the other hand.
  • Such a panel is illustrated by document EP-A-0 575 224 which emanates from the applicant.
  • clamping means consisting of an angle iron arranged on a partition substantially transverse to the support post, and of a curved blade, one end of which bears against the angle iron and the other end of which is arranged for come into contact with the support post to wedge it, under the effect of an operating member such as a bolt cooperating with the curved blade and whose head is in abutment against the partitioning.
  • the clamping blade must be sufficiently tight so that the jamming of the support post is really satisfactory.
  • a tightening which must be relatively large, it has been observed that the curved blade exerts on the support post and the angle iron a significant force on a practically linear bearing area, so that the support post is marked by the corresponding end of the blade, while the angle iron or the support partition risks yielding under the effect of the force exerted by the other end of this blade.
  • the subject of the invention is a signaling panel intended to be mounted on a support post, comprising two half-panels pressed against one another and linked to one another by means of interlocking with homologous force, and having internal stiffening partitions, including first partitions which define a passage channel associated with the support post, and second partitions which support clamping means allowing the panel to be fixed to the support post, said means being integrated into the panel while being accessible by the periphery thereof to be operated.
  • the clamping means comprise a block mounted on the second partitions, a support member mounted on the block for sliding transversely to the passage channel associated with the support post between a clamping position in which the member d support is supported on the support post and a release position in which this support member is spaced from the support post, a control member disposed between the block and the support member to control the sliding of this support member and ensuring a blocking thereof in its two positions, an operating member of the control member accessible from the periphery of the panel, and a strapping belt surrounding the support post and coupled to the block.
  • control member is mounted to slide relative to the block along a first axis by cooperating with a cam surface of the support member which extends along a second axis inclined by compared to the first axis.
  • the operating member is a threaded rod rotatably mounted on the support member or the block and cooperating with a tapping of the control member.
  • control member is produced in the form of a clamping block mounted to slide on the one hand on a slide secured to the block and having an axis constituting the aforementioned first axis, and on the other hand on a slide integral with the support member and forming the aforementioned cam surface, the latter slide having an axis constituting the aforementioned second axis.
  • control member is produced in the form of a finger mounted to slide in a light formed in the support member and forming the aforementioned cam surface, this light extending along the aforementioned second axis, said finger further having a transverse thread which cooperates with the threaded rod according to the first aforementioned axis.
  • Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a sign 1 according to the invention, mounted on a support post or mast 3.
  • the support post 3 here has a rectangular cross section, in accordance with a widely used embodiment, but this does not constitute in no way a limitation within the scope of the invention.
  • the signaling panel 1 is produced in two half-panels 5, 7 which are pressed against one another and linked to each other by means of interlocking force with homologous force 9, 11.
  • Each half panel 5, 7 has stiffening partitions 13 which extend towards the other half-panel up to a median plane corresponding to a free edge of contact 15 between the two half-panels 5, 7.
  • peripheral partitions 13.1 which extend over almost the entire periphery of each half-panel, with the natural exception of the zone corresponding to the passage channel 17 associated with the support post, partitions 13.2 which define a passage channel 17 associated with the support post 3, and partitions 13.3 and 13.4 which support clamping means 19 allowing the panel 1 to be fixed to the support post 3.
  • the two half-panels 5, 7 here have an identical structure, which makes it possible to considerably simplify the manufacturing, storage and assembly operations.
  • the force fitting means 9, 11 are arranged symmetrically.
  • these force fitting means are constituted by male studs 9 and by complementary female studs 11, arranged projecting on the inner face of each half-panel 5, 7 perpendicular thereto.
  • the clamping means 19 are arranged in the lower part of the half-panels 5, 7, so as to be accessible from below the traffic sign 1, in the vicinity of the passage channel 17 associated with the support post. 3.
  • the partitions 13.3 and 13.4 support the clamping means 19 and are arranged in the lower part of the half-panels 5, 7, on each side of an axis X corresponding to the central axis of the passage channel 17 associated with the post- support.
  • the clamping means 19 will in practice be provided on one side of the sign, insofar as a direct blocking is carried out on the support post.
  • the adjacent partitions 13.3 and 13.4 define a support platform 23 extending substantially transversely to the passage channel 17 associated with the support post. This platform 23 provides support for the clamping means 19.
  • the adjacent partitions 13.3 and 13.4 further define an intermediate space 24 and are connected to each other, at the level of the platform 23, by an intermediate web 25.
  • the intermediate web 25 has a free edge set back relative to this plane, so that, when the two half-panels are assembled, the intermediate webs 25 of these two half-panels define a light.
  • FIGs 1, 4 and 5 there is shown a first embodiment of the clamping means 19.
  • These means comprise a block 27 disposed between the platform 23 and the partitions 13.7 resting, by its face opposite to upper legs 31, on the platform 23.
  • a strapping belt 29 surrounds the support post 3 and the block 27.
  • This belt is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U, the ends 29.1 of which are folded one towards each other and fixed on a recess portion 27.1 of the external face 27.2 of the block 27 which is located opposite the support post 3.
  • Each of the ends 29.1 has in this case a bore which cooperates with studs in projection 30 of the block 27.
  • the strapping belt 29 is thus coupled to the block 27.
  • the block 27 is equipped with two tabs 31 whose free edge is engaged in a groove delimited by two flanges protruding 33 from s partitions 13.7.
  • a support member 35 is mounted on the block 27, via a control member 37, for sliding between a clamping position in which the support member 35 is supported, by a face of support 35.1, on the support post 3 to ensure the locking thereof, and a release position in which this support member is spaced from the support post 3.
  • the control member 37 is disposed between the block 27 and the support member 35 for controlling the sliding of this support member and ensuring a blocking of the latter in each of its two positions.
  • This control member is here produced in the form of an intermediate clamping wedge 37 mounted to slide on the one hand on a slide 39 formed in the block 27 along a first sliding axis 41, and on the other hand on a slide 43 provided in the support member 35 along a second sliding axis 45 inclined relative to the first axis 41.
  • the first sliding axis 41 extends substantially vertically, that is to say parallel to the support post 3, and the second sliding axis 45 is inclined by about thirty degrees relative to the first axis 41.
  • the angle of inclination between these two axes noted a in FIG. 4, will be between 10 and 50 degrees, in preferably being close to 30 degrees.
  • the slides 39 and 43 are here in the form of a dovetail and, to cooperate with these slides, the wedge 37 has edges 47 and 49 in the form of a dovetail complementary to the slides 39 and 43. These edges form between them an angle equal to the angle a that the axes 41 and 45 of the slides 39 and 43 form between them.
  • the edges 47 and 49 of the wedge 37 are thus mounted in the slides 39 and 43 to slide along the axes 41 and 45.
  • the support member 35 is supported on the platform 23 and therefore slides transversely to the support post 3 when the wedge 37 slides in the slides 39 and 43.
  • a threaded rod 51 is mounted in a half-bore 53 without thread of the support member 35, to rotate along the axis 45, and cooperates with a half-thread 55 formed in the edge 49 of the wedge 37, in look of the half-hole 53.
  • This threaded rod has an operating head 51.1 forming a shoulder which can rotate in abutment against a face 35.2 of the support member 35. This head is accessible by the periphery of the panel 1, through the space 24 located between the partitions 13.3 and 13.4.
  • the rod 51 is equipped with a self-locking nut 54 which can rotate with the rod 51 bearing against a face 35.3 of the support member 35 to retain the rod 51
  • the threaded rod 51 thus constitutes a member for operating the wedge 37.
  • the head 51.1 of the rod 51 is operated by rotating this around the axis 45 in the appropriate direction.
  • the wedge 37 then slides in the direction of the head 51.1 by bearing by its edge 47 on the slide 39 of the block 27 and by cooperating by its edge 49 with the slide 43 of the support member 35, the bottom of which forms a cam surface for the edge 49, in order to push the support member 35 towards the support post 3.
  • the face 35.1 of the support member 35 comes to bear against the support post 3, it exerts on this a transverse force, and the strapping belt 29 opposes the distance of the block 27 relative to the support post 3, so that the support member 35 is held in abutment against the support post 3 and blocks it in the passage channel 17. If it is desired to unlock the panel 1, it suffices to rotate the rod 51 in the opposite direction to move the support member 35 away from the support post 3.
  • FIGS 6 and 7 there is illustrated a second embodiment of the clamping means.
  • These means which are here designated by the reference 59, comprise, as before, a block which here consists of a metal strip 61 folded in a U and housed between the partitions 13.7 and the platform 23.
  • a strapping belt 63 surrounds the support post 3 and the block 61.
  • this belt is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U, the ends 63.1 of which are folded one towards the other and fixed by a means such as screws or welding points symbolized by dashed lines 65 on the face 61.1 of the block 61 which is located opposite the support post 3, so that this belt 63 is coupled to the block 61.
  • a support member 67 is mounted inside the block 61 to slide between a clamping position in which this support member is supported by a support face 67.1 on the support post 3 to ensure the locking of this one, and a release position in which this the support member is spaced from the support post 3.
  • the support member 67 is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U whose ends extend at equal distance from the support post 3 and constitute the face 35.1 above. In the example illustrated, the ends 67.1 are toothed to achieve better attachment.
  • the two branches of the U-shaped strip forming the support member 67 have slots 69 identical and arranged opposite one another, extending along an axis 70 substantially inclined relative to the X axis of the support post 3.
  • transverse control finger 71 In the two openings 69 is slidably mounted a transverse control finger 71.
  • This finger here produced in the form of a solid cylinder, has a transverse thread 73 inside which is engaged a threaded rod 75.
  • This threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the block 61 along an axis 76 substantially parallel to the axis X of the support post 3, passing through orifices 61.1 formed in each of the two branches of the U-shaped strip forming the block 61, and through other apart the light located between the webs 25 and an orifice 76 'formed in the partitions 13.7 opposite the orifice 61.1.
  • This threaded rod has an operating head 75.1 forming a shoulder which can rotate in abutment against the web 25.
  • this operating head is accessible from the periphery of the panel 1, through the space 24 located between the partitions 13.3 and 13.4.
  • the rod 75 is equipped with a stop washer 77 which can rotate with the rod 75 in abutment against the partitioning 13.7 to axially retain the rod 75.
  • the head 75.1 of the rod 75 is maneuvered by rotating the latter around the axis 76 in the appropriate direction.
  • the finger 71 then slides in the direction of the head 75.1 while cooperating with the contours of the slots 69 which form a cam surface for the finger 71.
  • the support member 67 is thus pushed towards the support post 3 to exert a transverse force thereon.
  • the strapping belt 63 opposes the feedback force exerted by the support post 3 on the block 61 by means of the support member 67, the finger 71 and the rod 75, so that the support member 67 is held in abutment against the support post and blocks the latter in the passage channel.
  • a rotation of the rod 75 in the opposite direction causes the support member 67 to separate from the support post 3 and the panel to be released.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described, but on the contrary encompasses any variant incorporating, with equivalent means, the essential characteristics set out above.
  • a signaling panel in which the clamping means are arranged in the lower part of the panel and on one side of the post.
  • provision may be made for having identical partitions in the upper part of the panel, on one side and / or on the other side of the X axis.
  • double tightening for example by providing clamping means arranged in the lower part of the axis X, and identical clamping means arranged in the upper part on the other side of this axis.
  • the arrangement in the lower part remains preferable insofar as it allows good protection against external aggressions, whether bad weather or malicious (the accessibility zone of the clamping means for their operation being also relatively discreet).
  • the operating member is a threaded rod rotatably mounted on the support member or the block and cooperating with a tapping of the control member.
  • the threaded rod in rotation on the control member and to provide an associated thread on the support member or the block.

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The panel, designed for mounting on a supporting post (3), is made in two halves joined together by fixings (9, 11) with inner spacers (13.2) forming a passage (17) to receive the supporting port. The panel is fixed in place on the post by a locking assembly (19) which is accessible from the outside. The assembly consists of a block (27) which can slide transversely relative to the inner passage between a locked position in which a thrust member (35) is pressed against the post, and an unlocked position in which the thrust member is released. Between the block and the thrust member the locking assembly incorporates a sliding control member (37) operated by a threaded shank (51) with a head (51.1) which is accessible from outside the panel.

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La présente invention concerne un panneau de signalisation, en particulier un panneau de signalisation routière ou ferroviaire.The present invention relates to a traffic sign, in particular a road or rail traffic sign.

On connaît bien les panneaux de signalisation routière montés sur un poteau-support associé qui est en général vertical et enfoncé dans le sol. Les panneaux de conception ancienne sont réalisés en métal, avec une face avant portant le motif de signalisation désiré, en arrière de laquelle est prévu un ou deux cavalier(s) de fixation dont la forme est adaptée à celle de la section transversale du poteau-support (cette section est en générale rectangulaire, carrée ou ronde).Road signs are well known mounted on an associated support post which is generally vertical and sunk into the ground. The panels of old design are made of metal, with a front face carrying the desired signaling pattern, behind which is provided one or two fixing jumper (s) whose shape is adapted to that of the cross section of the post- support (this section is generally rectangular, square or round).

Depuis quelques années sont apparus des panneaux de signalisation ou boîtiers d'affichage réalisés en matière plastique, fixés par brides de serrage enserrant le poteau associé (comme dans EP-A-0 439 304), ou par tirants-traversants vissés par l'extérieur pour serrer l'une contre l'autre deux demi-coques sur un poteau-support (comme dans EP-A-0 377 213). Le principal inconvénient de ce genre de panneau réside dans sa fixation sur le poteau-support. Celle-ci est en effet vulnérable tant aux intempéries (ce qui implique l'utilisation de composants galvanisés) que contre la malveillance. En outre, ces fixations constituent une gêne à la réalisation en double face, c'est-à-dire avec un motif de signalisation de chaque côté du panneau.In recent years, signs or display boxes made of plastic have appeared, fixed by clamps enclosing the associated post (as in EP-A-0 439 304), or by tie-rods screwed from the outside. to clamp one against the other two half-shells on a support post (as in EP-A-0 377 213). The main drawback of this kind of panel lies in its attachment to the support post. It is indeed vulnerable both to bad weather (which implies the use of galvanized components) and to malicious acts. In addition, these fasteners constitute a hindrance to the double-sided production, that is to say with a signaling pattern on each side of the panel.

En vue de remédier à ces inconvénients, il a été réalisé un panneau de signalisation en matière plastique dont la structure permet d'avoir un motif de signalisation sur les deux faces et dont la fixation est bien protégée à l'égard des agressions extérieures. On connaît en particulier un panneau de signalisation réalisé en deux demi-panneaux liés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'emboîtement à force. Les deux demi-panneaux présentent des cloisonnements intérieurs de raidissement définissant un canal de passage associé au poteau-support d'une part et supportant des moyens de serrage permettant la fixation du panneau au poteau-support d'autre part. Un tel panneau est illustré par le document EP-A-0 575 224 qui émane de la demanderesse.In order to remedy these drawbacks, a plastic sign has been produced, the structure of which makes it possible to have a sign pattern on both sides and the attachment of which is well protected with regard to external aggressions. There is in particular known a sign made in two half-panels linked to each other by means of force fitting. The two half-panels have internal stiffening partitions defining a passage channel associated with the support post on the one hand and supporting clamping means allowing the fixing of the panel to the support post on the other hand. Such a panel is illustrated by document EP-A-0 575 224 which emanates from the applicant.

Il est apparu que la principale difficulté de réalisation d'un tel panneau réside dans les moyens de serrage. Le document précité décrit en effet des moyens de serrage constitués d'une cornière disposée sur un cloisonnement sensiblement transversal au poteau-support, et d'une lame cintrée dont une extrémité est en appui contre la cornière et dont l'autre extrémité est agencée pour venir au contact du poteau-support pour coincer celui-ci, sous l'effet d'un organe de manoeuvre tel qu'un boulon coopérant avec la lame cintrée et dont la tête est en appui contre le cloisonnement.It appeared that the main difficulty in producing such a panel lies in the clamping means. The aforementioned document indeed describes clamping means consisting of an angle iron arranged on a partition substantially transverse to the support post, and of a curved blade, one end of which bears against the angle iron and the other end of which is arranged for come into contact with the support post to wedge it, under the effect of an operating member such as a bolt cooperating with the curved blade and whose head is in abutment against the partitioning.

Toutefois, la lame de serrage doit être suffisamment serrée pour que le coincement du poteau-support soit réellement satisfaisant. Avec un tel serrage, qui doit être relativement important, on s'est aperçu que la lame cintrée exerce sur le poteau-support et la cornière un effort important sur une zone d'appui pratiquement linéaire, de sorte que le poteau-support est marqué par l'extrémité correspondante de la lame, tandis que la cornière ou la cloison d'appui risque de céder sous l'effet de l'effort exercé par l'autre extrémité de cette lame.However, the clamping blade must be sufficiently tight so that the jamming of the support post is really satisfactory. With such a tightening, which must be relatively large, it has been observed that the curved blade exerts on the support post and the angle iron a significant force on a practically linear bearing area, so that the support post is marked by the corresponding end of the blade, while the angle iron or the support partition risks yielding under the effect of the force exerted by the other end of this blade.

C'est la raison pour laquelle il est apparu nécessaire d'améliorer le panneau de signalisation du type précité, en concevant des moyens de serrage plus sûrs pour la fixation du panneau au poteau-support.This is the reason why it appeared necessary to improve the sign of the aforementioned type, by designing safer clamping means for fixing the panel to the support post.

Plus précisément, l'invention a pour objet un panneau de signalisation destiné à être monté sur un poteau-support, comportant deux demi-panneaux plaqués l'un contre l'autre et liés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'emboîtement à force homologues, et présentant des cloisonnements intérieurs de raidissement, dont des premiers cloisonnements qui définissent un canal de passage associé au poteau-support, et des deuxièmes cloisonnements qui supportent des moyens de serrage permettant la fixation du panneau au poteau-support, lesdits moyens étant intégrés dans le panneau tout en étant accessibles par la périphérie de celui-ci pour être manoeuvrés. Selon l'invention, les moyens de serrage comportent un bloc monté sur les deuxièmes cloisonnements, un organe d'appui monté sur le bloc pour coulisser transversalement au canal de passage associé au poteau-support entre une position de serrage dans laquelle l'organe d'appui est en appui sur le poteau-support et une position de desserrage dans laquelle cet organe d'appui est écarté du poteau-support, un organe de commande disposé entre le bloc et l'organe d'appui pour commander le coulissement de cet organe d'appui et assurer un blocage de celui-ci dans ses deux positions, un organe de manoeuvre de l'organe de commande accessible par la périphérie du panneau, et une ceinture de cerclage entourant le poteau-support et attelé au bloc.More specifically, the subject of the invention is a signaling panel intended to be mounted on a support post, comprising two half-panels pressed against one another and linked to one another by means of interlocking with homologous force, and having internal stiffening partitions, including first partitions which define a passage channel associated with the support post, and second partitions which support clamping means allowing the panel to be fixed to the support post, said means being integrated into the panel while being accessible by the periphery thereof to be operated. According to the invention, the clamping means comprise a block mounted on the second partitions, a support member mounted on the block for sliding transversely to the passage channel associated with the support post between a clamping position in which the member d support is supported on the support post and a release position in which this support member is spaced from the support post, a control member disposed between the block and the support member to control the sliding of this support member and ensuring a blocking thereof in its two positions, an operating member of the control member accessible from the periphery of the panel, and a strapping belt surrounding the support post and coupled to the block.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, l'organe de commande est monté pour coulisser par rapport au bloc suivant un premier axe en coopérant avec une surface de came de l'organe d'appui qui s'étend suivant un second axe incliné par rapport au premier axe.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the control member is mounted to slide relative to the block along a first axis by cooperating with a cam surface of the support member which extends along a second axis inclined by compared to the first axis.

Avantageusement, l'organe de manoeuvre est une tige filetée montée à rotation sur l'organe d'appui ou le bloc et coopérant avec un taraudage de l'organe de commande.Advantageously, the operating member is a threaded rod rotatably mounted on the support member or the block and cooperating with a tapping of the control member.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de commande est réalisé sous la forme d'une cale de serrage montée pour coulisser d'une part sur une glissière solidaire du bloc et ayant un axe constituant le premier axe précité, et d'autre part sur une glissière solidaire de l'organe d'appui et formant la surface de came précitée, cette dernière glissière ayant un axe constituant le second axe précité.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the control member is produced in the form of a clamping block mounted to slide on the one hand on a slide secured to the block and having an axis constituting the aforementioned first axis, and on the other hand on a slide integral with the support member and forming the aforementioned cam surface, the latter slide having an axis constituting the aforementioned second axis.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de commande est réalisé sous la forme d'un doigt monté pour coulisser dans une lumière ménagée dans l'organe d'appui et formant la surface de came précitée, cette lumière s'étendant suivant le second axe précité, ledit doigt présentant en outre un taraudage transversal qui coopère avec la tige filetée suivant le premier axe précité.According to a second embodiment of the invention, the control member is produced in the form of a finger mounted to slide in a light formed in the support member and forming the aforementioned cam surface, this light extending along the aforementioned second axis, said finger further having a transverse thread which cooperates with the threaded rod according to the first aforementioned axis.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture et à la description qui suit de modes de réalisation particuliers et non limitatifs en liaison avec les figures en annexe, parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 illustre un premier mode de réalisation d'un panneau de signalisation conforme à l'invention, monté sur un poteau-support, l'arrachement partiel de sa face frontale permettant de distinguer l'agencement des cloisonnements intérieurs de raidissement et des moyens de serrage ;
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues respectivement latérale et de dessus du panneau précédent monté sur son poteau-support (la figure 1 étant une vue en coupe selon les lignes I-I de ces figures) ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue partielle analogue à la figure 1 illustrant le détail de réalisation des moyens de serrage ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective éclatée des moyens de serrage de la figure 4 ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue analogue à la figure 4, illustrant un second mode de réalisation d'un panneau de signalisation conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue selon la ligne VII-VII de la figure 6 (la figure 6 étant une vue selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 7).
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading and the description which follows of particular and nonlimiting embodiments in conjunction with the appended figures, among which:
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a traffic sign according to the invention, mounted on a support post, the partial cutaway of its front face making it possible to distinguish the arrangement of the interior stiffening partitions and the means Clamping ;
  • Figures 2 and 3 are respectively side and top views of the previous panel mounted on its support post (Figure 1 being a sectional view along lines II of these figures);
  • Figure 4 is a partial view similar to Figure 1 illustrating the detail of the clamping means;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the clamping means of Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 4, illustrating a second embodiment of a traffic sign according to the invention;
  • Figure 7 is a view along line VII-VII of Figure 6 (Figure 6 being a view along line VI-VI of Figure 7).

Les figures 1 à 3 illustrent un panneau de signalisation 1 conforme à l'invention, monté sur un poteau-support ou mât 3. Le poteau-support 3 présente ici une section transversale rectangulaire, conformément à une réalisation largement répandue, mais ceci ne constitue aucunement une limitation dans le cadre de l'invention.Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a sign 1 according to the invention, mounted on a support post or mast 3. The support post 3 here has a rectangular cross section, in accordance with a widely used embodiment, but this does not constitute in no way a limitation within the scope of the invention.

Le panneau de signalisation 1 est réalisé en deux demi-panneaux 5, 7 qui sont plaqués l'un contre l'autre et liés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'emboîtement à force homologues 9, 11. Chaque demi-panneau 5, 7 présente des cloisonnements de raidissement 13 qui s'étendent vers l'autre demi-panneau jusqu'à un plan médian correspondant à un bord libre de contact 15 entre les deux demi-panneaux 5, 7. On distingue des cloisonnements périphériques 13.1 qui s'étendent sur la presque totalité de la périphérie de chaque demi-panneau, à l'exception naturellement de la zone correspondant au canal de passage 17 associé au poteau-support, des cloisonnements 13.2 qui définissent un canal de passage 17 associé au poteau-support 3, et des cloisonnements 13.3 et 13.4 qui supportent des moyens de serrage 19 permettant la fixation du panneau 1 au poteau-support 3. Ces moyens de serrage, qui seront décrits plus en détail ultérieurement, sont intégrés dans le panneau 1 tout en étant accessibles par la périphérie de celui-ci pour être manoeuvrés. D'autres cloisonnements intérieurs de raidissement sont prévus entre les cloisonnements précités 13.2 et 13.1. On distingue ainsi des cloisonnements de raccordement 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.9.The signaling panel 1 is produced in two half-panels 5, 7 which are pressed against one another and linked to each other by means of interlocking force with homologous force 9, 11. Each half panel 5, 7 has stiffening partitions 13 which extend towards the other half-panel up to a median plane corresponding to a free edge of contact 15 between the two half-panels 5, 7. A distinction is made between peripheral partitions 13.1 which extend over almost the entire periphery of each half-panel, with the natural exception of the zone corresponding to the passage channel 17 associated with the support post, partitions 13.2 which define a passage channel 17 associated with the support post 3, and partitions 13.3 and 13.4 which support clamping means 19 allowing the panel 1 to be fixed to the support post 3. These clamping means, which will be described in more detail later, are integrated into the panel 1 while in and ant accessible by the periphery of it to be operated. Other internal stiffening partitions are provided between the aforementioned partitions 13.2 and 13.1. A distinction is therefore made between connection partitions 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.9.

Bien que ceci ne constitue aucunement une obligation, les deux demi-panneaux 5, 7 présentent ici une structure identique, ce qui permet de simplifier considérablement les opérations de fabrication, de stockage et de montage. En particulier, les moyens d'emboîtement à force 9, 11 sont agencés symétriquement. Dans l'exemple illustré, ces moyens d'emboîtement à force sont constitués par des tétons mâles 9 et par des tétons femelles 11 complémentaires, disposés en saillie sur la face intérieure de chaque demi-panneaux 5, 7 perpendiculairement à celle-ci.Although this in no way constitutes an obligation, the two half-panels 5, 7 here have an identical structure, which makes it possible to considerably simplify the manufacturing, storage and assembly operations. In particular, the force fitting means 9, 11 are arranged symmetrically. In the example illustrated, these force fitting means are constituted by male studs 9 and by complementary female studs 11, arranged projecting on the inner face of each half-panel 5, 7 perpendicular thereto.

Lorsque les deux demi-panneaux 5, 7 sont plaqués l'un contre l'autre et liés l'un à l'autre par les moyens d'emboîtement 9, 11, ces demi-panneaux constituent un panneau monobloc se présentant sous la forme d'un boîtier creux délimité par deux faces extérieures 21 qui sont les faces principales de chaque demi-panneau 5, 7 et par la surface extérieure du cloisonnement périphérique 13.1. Le boîtier ainsi assemblé est enfilé par son canal de passage 17 sur le poteau-support 3 et est bloqué à la hauteur désirée sur ce poteau-support en manoeuvrant les moyens de serrage 19.When the two half-panels 5, 7 are pressed against each other and linked to each other by the interlocking means 9, 11, these half-panels constitute a panel monobloc in the form of a hollow box delimited by two external faces 21 which are the main faces of each half-panel 5, 7 and by the external surface of the peripheral partitioning 13.1. The case thus assembled is threaded through its passage channel 17 onto the support post 3 and is locked at the desired height on this support post by operating the clamping means 19.

Dans l'exemple illustré, les moyens de serrage 19 sont agencés en partie inférieure des demi-panneaux 5, 7, de façon à être accessibles par le dessous du panneau de signalisation 1, au voisinage du canal de passage 17 associé au poteau-support 3. Les cloisonnements 13.3 et 13.4 supportent les moyens de serrage 19 et sont agencés en partie inférieure des demi-panneaux 5, 7, de chaque côté d'un axe X correspondant à l'axe central du canal de passage 17 associé au poteau-support. Les moyens de serrage 19 seront dans la pratique prévus d'un seul côté du panneau de signalisation, dans la mesure où l'on réalise un blocage direct sur le poteau-support. Par ailleurs, pour préserver les avantages inhérents à une réalisation structurelle identique pour les deux demi-panneaux, il est prévu d'agencer des cloisonnements 13.3 et 13.4 de chaque côté de l'axe X, même si les cloisonnements situés d'un côté de cet axe sont seuls utilisés.In the example illustrated, the clamping means 19 are arranged in the lower part of the half-panels 5, 7, so as to be accessible from below the traffic sign 1, in the vicinity of the passage channel 17 associated with the support post. 3. The partitions 13.3 and 13.4 support the clamping means 19 and are arranged in the lower part of the half-panels 5, 7, on each side of an axis X corresponding to the central axis of the passage channel 17 associated with the post- support. The clamping means 19 will in practice be provided on one side of the sign, insofar as a direct blocking is carried out on the support post. Furthermore, in order to preserve the advantages inherent in an identical structural construction for the two half-panels, provision is made to arrange partitions 13.3 and 13.4 on each side of the X axis, even if the partitions located on one side of this axis are the only ones used.

Comme cela est mieux visible à la figure 4, les cloisonnements adjacents 13.3 et 13.4 définissent une plate-forme de support 23 s'étendant sensiblement transversalement au canal de passage 17 associé au poteau-support. Cette plate-forme 23 assure le support des moyens de serrage 19. Les cloisonnements adjacents 13.3 et 13.4 définissent en outre un espace intermédiaire 24 et sont raccordés entre eux, au niveau de la plate-forme 23, par un voile intermédiaire 25. Contrairement aux cloisonnements 13 qui présentent des bords libres situés dans un même plan (correspondant au plan de contact 15 précité), le voile intermédiaire 25 a un bord libre situé en retrait par rapport à ce plan, de sorte que, lorsque les deux demi-panneaux sont assemblés, les voiles intermédiaires 25 de ces deux demi-panneaux définissent une lumière.As is better visible in Figure 4, the adjacent partitions 13.3 and 13.4 define a support platform 23 extending substantially transversely to the passage channel 17 associated with the support post. This platform 23 provides support for the clamping means 19. The adjacent partitions 13.3 and 13.4 further define an intermediate space 24 and are connected to each other, at the level of the platform 23, by an intermediate web 25. Unlike partitions 13 which have free edges located in the same plane (corresponding to the abovementioned contact plane 15), the intermediate web 25 has a free edge set back relative to this plane, so that, when the two half-panels are assembled, the intermediate webs 25 of these two half-panels define a light.

Aux figures 1, 4 et 5, on a représenté un premier mode de réalisation des moyens de serrage 19. Ces moyens comportent un bloc 27 disposé entre la plate-forme 23 et les cloisonnements 13.7 en reposant, par sa face opposée à des pattes supérieures 31, sur la plate-forme 23. Une ceinture de cerclage 29 entoure le poteau support 3 et le bloc 27. Cette ceinture est ici réalisée sous la forme d'un feuillard métallique plié en U, dont les extrémités 29.1 sont repliées l'une vers l'autre et fixées sur une partie en renfoncement 27.1 de la face externe 27.2 du bloc 27 qui est située à l'opposé du poteau-support 3. Chacune des extrémités 29.1 présente en l'espèce un perçage qui coopère avec des tétons en saillie 30 du bloc 27. La ceinture de cerclage 29 est ainsi attelée au bloc 27. Pour faciliter son positionnement et sa mise en place, le bloc 27 est équipé de deux pattes 31 dont le bord libre est engagé dans une rainure délimitée par deux rebords en saillie 33 des cloisonnements 13.7.In Figures 1, 4 and 5, there is shown a first embodiment of the clamping means 19. These means comprise a block 27 disposed between the platform 23 and the partitions 13.7 resting, by its face opposite to upper legs 31, on the platform 23. A strapping belt 29 surrounds the support post 3 and the block 27. This belt is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U, the ends 29.1 of which are folded one towards each other and fixed on a recess portion 27.1 of the external face 27.2 of the block 27 which is located opposite the support post 3. Each of the ends 29.1 has in this case a bore which cooperates with studs in projection 30 of the block 27. The strapping belt 29 is thus coupled to the block 27. To facilitate its positioning and its positioning, the block 27 is equipped with two tabs 31 whose free edge is engaged in a groove delimited by two flanges protruding 33 from s partitions 13.7.

Un organe d'appui 35 est monté sur le bloc 27, par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de commande 37, pour coulisser entre une position de serrage dans laquelle l'organe d'appui 35 est en appui, par une face d'appui 35.1, sur le poteau-support 3 pour assurer le blocage de celui-ci, et une position de desserrage dans laquelle cet organe d'appui est écarté du poteau-support 3. L'organe de commande 37 est disposé entre le bloc 27 et l'organe d'appui 35 pour commander le coulissement de cet organe d'appui et assurer un blocage de celui-ci dans chacune de ses deux positions.A support member 35 is mounted on the block 27, via a control member 37, for sliding between a clamping position in which the support member 35 is supported, by a face of support 35.1, on the support post 3 to ensure the locking thereof, and a release position in which this support member is spaced from the support post 3. The control member 37 is disposed between the block 27 and the support member 35 for controlling the sliding of this support member and ensuring a blocking of the latter in each of its two positions.

Cet organe de commande est ici réalisé sous la forme d'une cale intermédiaire de serrage 37 montée pour coulisser d'une part sur une glissière 39 ménagée dans le bloc 27 suivant un premier axe de coulissement 41, et d'autre part sur une glissière 43 ménagée dans l'organe d'appui 35 suivant un second axe de coulissement 45 incliné par rapport au premier axe 41. Dans l'exemple illustré, le premier axe de coulissement 41 s'étend sensiblement verticalement, c'est-à-dire parallèlement au poteau-support 3, et le second axe de coulissement 45 est incliné d'une trentaine de degrés par rapport au premier axe 41. Dans la pratique, l'angle d'inclinaison entre ces deux axes, noté a à la figure 4, sera compris entre 10 et 50 degrés, en étant de préférence proche de 30 degrés. Les glissières 39 et 43 sont ici en forme de queue d'aronde et, pour coopérer avec ces glissières, la cale 37 présente des bords 47 et 49 en forme de queue d'aronde complémentaire des glissières 39 et 43. Ces bords forment entre eux un angle égal à l'angle a que forment entre eux les axes 41 et 45 des glissières 39 et 43. Les bords 47 et 49 de la cale 37 sont ainsi montés dans les glissières 39 et 43 pour coulisser suivant les axes 41 et 45. L'organe d'appui 35 est en appui sur la plate-forme 23 et coulisse donc transversalement au poteau-support 3 lorsque la cale 37 coulisse dans les glissières 39 et 43.This control member is here produced in the form of an intermediate clamping wedge 37 mounted to slide on the one hand on a slide 39 formed in the block 27 along a first sliding axis 41, and on the other hand on a slide 43 provided in the support member 35 along a second sliding axis 45 inclined relative to the first axis 41. In the example illustrated, the first sliding axis 41 extends substantially vertically, that is to say parallel to the support post 3, and the second sliding axis 45 is inclined by about thirty degrees relative to the first axis 41. In practice, the angle of inclination between these two axes, noted a in FIG. 4, will be between 10 and 50 degrees, in preferably being close to 30 degrees. The slides 39 and 43 are here in the form of a dovetail and, to cooperate with these slides, the wedge 37 has edges 47 and 49 in the form of a dovetail complementary to the slides 39 and 43. These edges form between them an angle equal to the angle a that the axes 41 and 45 of the slides 39 and 43 form between them. The edges 47 and 49 of the wedge 37 are thus mounted in the slides 39 and 43 to slide along the axes 41 and 45. The support member 35 is supported on the platform 23 and therefore slides transversely to the support post 3 when the wedge 37 slides in the slides 39 and 43.

Une tige filetée 51 est montée dans un demi-perçage 53 non taraudé de l'organe d'appui 35, pour tourner selon l'axe 45, et coopère avec un demi-taraudage 55 ménagé dans le bord 49 de la cale 37, en regard du demi-perçage 53. Cette tige filetée présente une tête de manoeuvre 51.1 formant un épaulement qui peut tourner en appui contre une face 35.2 de l'organe d'appui 35. Cette tête est accessible par la périphérie du panneau 1, à travers l'espace 24 situé ente les cloisonnements 13.3 et 13.4. A son extrémité opposée à la tête de manoeuvre 51.1, la tige 51 est équipée d'un écrou auto-bloquant 54 qui peut tourner avec la tige 51 en appui contre une face 35.3 de l'organe d'appui 35 pour retenir la tige 51. La tige filetée 51 constitue ainsi un organe de manoeuvre de la cale 37.A threaded rod 51 is mounted in a half-bore 53 without thread of the support member 35, to rotate along the axis 45, and cooperates with a half-thread 55 formed in the edge 49 of the wedge 37, in look of the half-hole 53. This threaded rod has an operating head 51.1 forming a shoulder which can rotate in abutment against a face 35.2 of the support member 35. This head is accessible by the periphery of the panel 1, through the space 24 located between the partitions 13.3 and 13.4. At its end opposite to the operating head 51.1, the rod 51 is equipped with a self-locking nut 54 which can rotate with the rod 51 bearing against a face 35.3 of the support member 35 to retain the rod 51 The threaded rod 51 thus constitutes a member for operating the wedge 37.

Pour bloquer le panneau 1 sur le poteau-support 3, on manoeuvre la tête 51.1 de la tige 51 en faisant tourner celle-ci autour de l'axe 45 dans le sens adéquat. La cale 37 coulisse alors en direction de la tête 51.1 en prenant appui par son bord 47 sur la glissière 39 du bloc 27 et en coopérant par son bord 49 avec la glissière 43 de l'organe d'appui 35, dont le fond forme une surface de came pour le bord 49, pour repousser l'organe d'appui 35 en direction du poteau-support 3. Lorsque la face 35.1 de l'organe d'appui 35 vient en appui contre le poteau-support 3, elle exerce sur celui-ci un effort transversal, et la ceinture de cerclage 29 s'oppose à l'éloignement du bloc 27 par rapport au poteau-support 3, de sorte que l'organe d'appui 35 est maintenu en appui contre le poteau-support 3 et bloque celui-ci dans le canal de passage 17. Si l'on souhaite débloquer le panneau 1, il suffit de faire tourner la tige 51 dans le sens inverse pour écarter l'organe d'appui 35 du poteau-support 3.To block the panel 1 on the support post 3, the head 51.1 of the rod 51 is operated by rotating this around the axis 45 in the appropriate direction. The wedge 37 then slides in the direction of the head 51.1 by bearing by its edge 47 on the slide 39 of the block 27 and by cooperating by its edge 49 with the slide 43 of the support member 35, the bottom of which forms a cam surface for the edge 49, in order to push the support member 35 towards the support post 3. When the face 35.1 of the support member 35 comes to bear against the support post 3, it exerts on this a transverse force, and the strapping belt 29 opposes the distance of the block 27 relative to the support post 3, so that the support member 35 is held in abutment against the support post 3 and blocks it in the passage channel 17. If it is desired to unlock the panel 1, it suffices to rotate the rod 51 in the opposite direction to move the support member 35 away from the support post 3.

Aux figures 6 et 7, on a illustré un second mode de réalisation des moyens de serrage. Ces moyens, qui sont ici désignés par la référence 59, comportent comme précédemment un bloc qui est ici constitué par un feuillard métallique 61 plié en U et logé entre les cloisonnements 13.7 et la plate-forme 23.In Figures 6 and 7, there is illustrated a second embodiment of the clamping means. These means, which are here designated by the reference 59, comprise, as before, a block which here consists of a metal strip 61 folded in a U and housed between the partitions 13.7 and the platform 23.

Une ceinture de cerclage 63 entoure le poteau-support 3 et le bloc 61. De même que précédemment, cette ceinture est ici réalisée sous la forme d'un feuillard métallique plié en U, dont les extrémités 63.1 sont repliées l'une vers l'autre et fixées par un moyen tel que des vis ou des points de soudure symbolisés par des traits mixtes 65 sur la face 61.1 du bloc 61 qui est situé à l'opposé du poteau-support 3, de sorte que cette ceinture 63 est attelée au bloc 61.A strapping belt 63 surrounds the support post 3 and the block 61. As previously, this belt is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U, the ends 63.1 of which are folded one towards the other and fixed by a means such as screws or welding points symbolized by dashed lines 65 on the face 61.1 of the block 61 which is located opposite the support post 3, so that this belt 63 is coupled to the block 61.

Un organe d'appui 67 est monté à l'intérieur du bloc 61 pour coulisser entre une position de serrage dans laquelle cet organe d'appui est en appui par une face d'appui 67.1 sur le poteau-support 3 pour assurer le blocage de celui-ci, et une position de desserrage dans laquelle cet organe d'appui est écarté du poteau-support 3. L'organe d'appui 67 est ici réalisé sous forme d'un feuillard métallique plié en U dont les extrémités s'étendent à égale distance du poteau-support 3 et constituent la face d'appui 35.1 précitée. Dans l'exemple illustré, les extrémités 67.1 sont dentées pour réaliser un meilleur accrochage. De plus, les deux branches du feuillard en U formant l'organe d'appui 67 présentent des lumières 69 identiques et ménagées en regard l'une de l'autre, en s'étendant suivant un axe 70 sensiblement incliné par rapport à l'axe X du poteau-support 3.A support member 67 is mounted inside the block 61 to slide between a clamping position in which this support member is supported by a support face 67.1 on the support post 3 to ensure the locking of this one, and a release position in which this the support member is spaced from the support post 3. The support member 67 is here produced in the form of a metal strip folded in a U whose ends extend at equal distance from the support post 3 and constitute the face 35.1 above. In the example illustrated, the ends 67.1 are toothed to achieve better attachment. In addition, the two branches of the U-shaped strip forming the support member 67 have slots 69 identical and arranged opposite one another, extending along an axis 70 substantially inclined relative to the X axis of the support post 3.

Dans les deux lumières 69 est monté à coulissement un doigt transversal de commande 71. Ce doigt, ici réalisé sous la forme d'un cylindre plein, présente un taraudage transversal 73 à l'intérieur duquel est engagée une tige filetée 75. Cette tige filetée est montée à rotation sur le bloc 61 suivant un axe 76 sensiblement parallèle à l'axe X du poteau-support 3, en traversant des orifices 61.1 ménagés dans chacune des deux branches du feuillard en U formant le bloc 61, et traverse d'autre part la lumière située entre les voiles 25 ainsi qu'un orifice 76' ménagé dans les cloisonnements 13.7 en regard de l'orifice 61.1. Cette tige filetée présente une tête de manoeuvre 75.1 formant un épaulement qui peut tourner en appui contre le voile 25. Comme précédemment, cette tête de manoeuvre est accessible par la périphérie du panneau 1, à travers l'espace 24 situé entre les cloisonnements 13.3 et 13.4. A son extrémité opposée à la tête de manoeuvre 75.1, la tige 75 est équipée d'une rondelle d'arrêt 77 qui peut tourner avec la tige 75 en appui contre le cloisonnement 13.7 pour retenir axialement la tige 75.In the two openings 69 is slidably mounted a transverse control finger 71. This finger, here produced in the form of a solid cylinder, has a transverse thread 73 inside which is engaged a threaded rod 75. This threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the block 61 along an axis 76 substantially parallel to the axis X of the support post 3, passing through orifices 61.1 formed in each of the two branches of the U-shaped strip forming the block 61, and through other apart the light located between the webs 25 and an orifice 76 'formed in the partitions 13.7 opposite the orifice 61.1. This threaded rod has an operating head 75.1 forming a shoulder which can rotate in abutment against the web 25. As before, this operating head is accessible from the periphery of the panel 1, through the space 24 located between the partitions 13.3 and 13.4. At its end opposite to the operating head 75.1, the rod 75 is equipped with a stop washer 77 which can rotate with the rod 75 in abutment against the partitioning 13.7 to axially retain the rod 75.

Pour bloquer le panneau 1 avec le moyen de serrage 59, on manoeuvre la tête 75.1 de la tige 75 en faisant tourner celle-ci autour de l'axe 76 dans le sens adéquat. Le doigt 71 coulisse alors en direction de la tête 75.1 en coopérant avec les contours des lumières 69 qui forment une surface de came pour le doigt 71. L'organe d'appui 67 est ainsi poussé en direction du poteau-support 3 pour exercer sur celui-ci un effort transversal. La ceinture de cerclage 63 s'oppose à l'effort de contre-réaction qu'exerce le poteau-support 3 sur le bloc 61 par l'intermédiaire de l'organe d'appui 67, du doigt 71 et de la tige 75, de sorte que l'organe d'appui 67 est maintenu en appui contre le poteau-support et bloque celui-ci dans le canal de passage. A l'inverse, une rotation de la tige 75 en sens inverse provoque l'écartement de l'organe d'appui 67 par rapport au poteau-support 3 et le déblocage du panneau.To block the panel 1 with the clamping means 59, the head 75.1 of the rod 75 is maneuvered by rotating the latter around the axis 76 in the appropriate direction. The finger 71 then slides in the direction of the head 75.1 while cooperating with the contours of the slots 69 which form a cam surface for the finger 71. The support member 67 is thus pushed towards the support post 3 to exert a transverse force thereon. The strapping belt 63 opposes the feedback force exerted by the support post 3 on the block 61 by means of the support member 67, the finger 71 and the rod 75, so that the support member 67 is held in abutment against the support post and blocks the latter in the passage channel. Conversely, a rotation of the rod 75 in the opposite direction causes the support member 67 to separate from the support post 3 and the panel to be released.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits, mais englobe au contraire toute variante reprenant, avec des moyens équivalents, les caractéristiques essentielles énoncées ci-dessus. Par exemple, dans le mode de réalisation présenté, il a été décrit un panneau de signalisation dans lequel les moyens de serrage sont agencés en partie inférieure du panneau et d'un seul côté du poteau. Il va de soi néanmoins que l'on pourra prévoir de disposer des cloisonnements identiques en partie supérieure du panneau, d'un côté et/ou de l'autre côté de l'axe X. On pourra également utiliser un double serrage, par exemple en prévoyant des moyens de serrage agencés en partie inférieure de l'axe X, et des moyens de serrage identiques agencés en partie supérieure de l'autre côté de cet axe. Il convient toutefois de noter que l'agencement en partie inférieure reste préférable dans la mesure où il permet une bonne protection à l'égard des agressions extérieures, qu'il s'agisse d'intempéries ou de malveillance (la zone d'accessibilité des moyens de serrage en vue de leur manoeuvre étant en outre relativement discrète).The invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described, but on the contrary encompasses any variant incorporating, with equivalent means, the essential characteristics set out above. For example, in the embodiment presented, there has been described a signaling panel in which the clamping means are arranged in the lower part of the panel and on one side of the post. It goes without saying, however, that provision may be made for having identical partitions in the upper part of the panel, on one side and / or on the other side of the X axis. It is also possible to use double tightening, for example by providing clamping means arranged in the lower part of the axis X, and identical clamping means arranged in the upper part on the other side of this axis. It should however be noted that the arrangement in the lower part remains preferable insofar as it allows good protection against external aggressions, whether bad weather or malicious (the accessibility zone of the clamping means for their operation being also relatively discreet).

De même, il a été décrit un panneau de signalisation dans lequel l'organe de manoeuvre est une tige filetée montée à rotation sur l'organe d'appui ou le bloc et coopérant avec un taraudage de l'organe de commande. Toutefois, bien que cette disposition semble la plus avantageuse, il est également possible de monter la tige filetée à rotation sur l'organe de commande et de ménager un taraudage associé sur l'organe d'appui ou le bloc.Likewise, a traffic sign has been described in which the operating member is a threaded rod rotatably mounted on the support member or the block and cooperating with a tapping of the control member. However, although this provision seems the most advantageous, it is also possible to mount the threaded rod in rotation on the control member and to provide an associated thread on the support member or the block.

Enfin, bien qu'il ait été décrit un organe de cerclage entourant le poteau-support et le bloc, il est également possible de réaliser un organe de cerclage attelé au bloc par un moyen quelconque, tel qu'un vissage ou un soudage.Finally, although a strapping member has been described surrounding the support post and the block, it is also possible to produce a strapping member coupled to the block by any means, such as screwing or welding.

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Panneau de signalisation (1) destiné à être monté sur un poteau-support (3), comportant deux demi-panneaux (5, 7) plaqués l'un contre l'autre et liés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'emboîtement à force homologues (9, 11), et présentant des cloisonnements intérieurs de raidissement (13), dont des premiers cloisonnements (13.2) qui définissent un canal de passage (17) associé au poteau-support (3), et des deuxièmes cloisonnements (13.3, 13.4) qui supportent des moyens de serrage (19 ; 59) permettant la fixation du panneau (1) au poteau-support (3), lesdits moyens étant intégrés dans le panneau (1) tout en étant accessibles par la périphérie de celui-ci pour être manoeuvrés, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de serrage (19) comportent un bloc (27 ; 61) monté sur les deuxièmes cloisonnements (13.3, 13.4), un organe d'appui (35 ; 67) monté sur le bloc (27 ; 61) pour coulisser transversalement au canal de passage (17) associé au poteau-support (3) entre une position de serrage dans laquelle l'organe d'appui (35 ; 67) est en appui sur le poteau-support (3) et une position de desserrage dans laquelle cet organe d'appui est écarté du poteau-support (3), un organe de commande (37 ; 71) disposé entre le bloc (27 ; 61) et l'organe d'appui (35 ; 67) pour commander le coulissement de cet organe d'appui et assurer un blocage de celui-ci dans ses deux positions, un organe de manoeuvre (51 ; 75) de l'organe de commande (37 ; 71) accessible par la périphérie du panneau (1), et une ceinture de cerclage (29 ; 63) entourant le poteau-support (3) et attelé au bloc (27 ; 61).Signaling panel (1) intended to be mounted on a support post (3), comprising two half-panels (5, 7) pressed against each other and linked to each other by means of '' force-fitting interlocking (9, 11), and having internal stiffening partitions (13), including first partitions (13.2) which define a passage channel (17) associated with the support post (3), and second partitions (13.3, 13.4) which support clamping means (19; 59) allowing the panel (1) to be fixed to the support post (3), said means being integrated into the panel (1) while being accessible from the periphery thereof to be operated, characterized in that the clamping means (19) comprise a block (27; 61) mounted on the second partitions (13.3, 13.4), a support member (35; 67) mounted on the block (27; 61) for sliding transversely to the passage channel (17) associated with the support post (3) between a position n clamping in which the support member (35; 67) is supported on the support post (3) and a release position in which this support member is spaced from the support post (3), a control member (37; 71) disposed between the block (27 ; 61) and the support member (35; 67) for controlling the sliding of this support member and ensuring a blocking of the latter in its two positions, an operating member (51; 75) of the control member (37; 71) accessible from the periphery of the panel (1), and a strapping belt (29; 63) surrounding the support post (3) and coupled to the block (27; 61). Panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande (37 ; 71) est monté pour coulisser par rapport au bloc (27 ; 61) suivant un premier axe (41 ; 76) en coopérant avec une surface de came (43 ; 69) de l'organe d'appui (35 ; 67) qui s'étend suivant un second axe (45 ; 70) incliné par rapport au premier axe (41).Signaling panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the control member (37; 71) is mounted to slide relative to the block (27; 61) along a first axis (41; 76) cooperating with a surface of cam (43; 69) of the support member (35; 67) which extends along a second axis (45; 70) inclined relative to the first axis (41). Panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de manoeuvre est une tige filetée (51) montée à rotation sur l'organe d'appui (35) et coopérant avec un taraudage (55) de l'organe de commande (37).Signaling panel according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the operating member is a threaded rod (51) rotatably mounted on the support member (35) and cooperating with a thread (55) of the control member (37). Panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de manoeuvre est une tige filetée (75) montée à rotation sur le bloc (61) et coopérant avec un taraudage (73) de l'organe de commande (71).Signaling panel according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the operating member is a threaded rod (75) rotatably mounted on the block (61) and cooperating with a thread (73) of the member control (71). Panneau de signalisation selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande est réalisé sous la forme d'une cale de serrage (37) montée pour coulisser d'une part sur une glissière (39) solidaire du bloc (27) et ayant un axe (41) constituant le premier axe précité, et d'autre part sur une glissière (43) solidaire de l'organe d'appui (35) et formant la surface de came précitée, cette dernière glissière ayant un axe (45) constituant le second axe précité.Signaling panel according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the control member is produced in the form of a clamping block (37) mounted to slide on the one hand on a slide (39) integral of the block (27) and having an axis (41) constituting the aforementioned first axis, and on the other hand on a slide (43) integral with the support member (35) and forming the aforementioned cam surface, the latter slide having an axis (45) constituting the aforementioned second axis. Panneau de signalisation selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande est réalisé sous la forme d'un doigt (71) monté pour coulisser dans une lumière (69) ménagée dans l'organe d'appui (67) et formant la surface de came précitée, cette lumière s'étendant suivant le second axe précité (70), ledit doigt présentant en outre un taraudage transversal (73) qui coopère avec la tige filetée (75) suivant le premier axe précité (76).Signaling panel according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the control member is produced in the form of a finger (71) mounted to slide in a light (69) formed in the member support (67) and forming the aforementioned cam surface, this lumen extending along the aforementioned second axis (70), said finger further having a transverse thread (73) which cooperates with the threaded rod (75) along the first axis cited above (76).
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EP0377213A2 (en) 1989-01-04 1990-07-11 Dieter Franke Advertising support to be fixed to parking meters, in particular to the columns of these meters
EP0439304A1 (en) 1990-01-20 1991-07-31 Ringway Signs Limited Signs
EP0575224A1 (en) 1992-06-19 1993-12-22 Jean Ollivier Road sign

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EP0377213A2 (en) 1989-01-04 1990-07-11 Dieter Franke Advertising support to be fixed to parking meters, in particular to the columns of these meters
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EP0575224A1 (en) 1992-06-19 1993-12-22 Jean Ollivier Road sign

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