EP0760893B1 - Porte a facades encliquetables - Google Patents

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EP0760893B1
EP0760893B1 EP95917081A EP95917081A EP0760893B1 EP 0760893 B1 EP0760893 B1 EP 0760893B1 EP 95917081 A EP95917081 A EP 95917081A EP 95917081 A EP95917081 A EP 95917081A EP 0760893 B1 EP0760893 B1 EP 0760893B1
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Alan R. Leist
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
    • E06B3/48—Wings connected at their edges, e.g. foldable wings
    • E06B3/485—Sectional doors
    • E06B3/486—Sectional doors with hinges being at least partially integral part of the section panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
    • E06B3/48—Wings connected at their edges, e.g. foldable wings
    • E06B3/485—Sectional doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/70—Door leaves
    • E06B3/7001—Coverings therefor; Door leaves imitating traditional raised panel doors, e.g. engraved or embossed surfaces, with trim strips applied to the surfaces
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/70—Door leaves
    • E06B3/7003—Door leaves consisting of several adjacent similar elements, e.g. planks, without outer covering panels
    • E06B3/7005—Door leaves consisting of several adjacent similar elements, e.g. planks, without outer covering panels without a separate supporting frame
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/70—Door leaves
    • E06B2003/7044—Garage doors

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  • the present invention relates generally to doors and, more particularly, to doors having an external appearance that may be altered by attachment and removal of interchangeable snap-on facades.
  • Doors for use in entrance ways, passageways and as overhead garage doors are typically manufactured with a variety of external appearances so that they will be aesthetically compatible with varying architectures and personal tastes.
  • the panels of the door have the external appearance formed directly therein such that it is a permanent feature of the door.
  • the basic door (not having facades in place) has an unsightly external appearance. Thus, it would be unlikely that the door would be used without the removable facades in place.
  • the external clips for holding the removable facades in place are always visible, and, hence, may detract from the desired aesthetic appearance of the door. Further, the clips are separate components and not an integral part of the door panels or facade, thereby increasing the cost and complexity of the system.
  • a door having removable facades such as that shown in the Stansberry patent would be unable to accommodate expansion and contraction of the door caused by temperature fluctuations without the formation of unsightly gaps along the edges of the facades that are visible to the user.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,123,211 includes a rectangular frame to support a glass pane.
  • a channel is located along the periphery of the frame to receive the ends of the trim facade.
  • a retainer strip must be wedged between the trim facade and the frame to retain the facade within the frame.
  • additional components are required to secure the facade to the panel.
  • the retainer strip holds the facade snugly within the frame, the system cannot accommodate differing expansions and contractions of the panel and facade without buckling or the risk that the facade will fall out of the frame.
  • the invention provides a door having an external appearance that may be altered by attachment of interchangeable facades
  • a panel having an externally facing front face and a back side, the front face including at least one elongated horizontal locking slot formed therein and at least one facade having a decorative front side and a back side for attachment to the panel, the locking slot being hidden from view when the facade is secured to the panel and the facade being interchangeable with other such facades
  • the facade back side includes an elongated, integrally formed, backwardly projecting clip for releasable interlocking engagement with the or a locking slot, the slot and the clip cooperating to releasably secure the facade to the panel to allow sliding movement of the facade along the slot to accommodate ambient environmental expansion and contraction of the panel and the facade and in that the clip is hidden from view when the facade is secured to the panel.
  • the invention provides an interchangeable facade adapted for releasable interlocking engagement with a door having at least one panel, the panel including a front face and a back side, the front face having an elongated locking slot formed therein, hidden from view when the facade is secured to the door, the facade comprising a decorative front side and a back side, characterised in that the facade further comprises an elongated, integrally formed clip projecting backwardly from the back side, the clip adapted for releasable interlocking engagement with the slot, the clip being hidden from view when the facade is secured to the door.
  • the present invention provides a door whose external appearance may be easily and quickly altered.
  • a door is provided having at least one panel with a front face and a back side, with the front face having an elongated locking slot formed therein for releasable interlocking engagement with an interchangeable facade.
  • the base door itself has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, however, the door includes at least one interchangeable facade having a decorative front side and a back side with an elongated, integrally formed, backwardly projecting clip thereacross that is adapted for releasable interlocking engagement with the locking slot.
  • the slots and clips preferably are formed horizontally along the entire length of the panels and facades with the clips being movable within the slots. Caps having inwardly projecting ledges that overlay the ends of the facades may be secured to the ends of the panels to retain the facades within the slots.
  • the slots will be spaced to permit attachment of a plurality of facades to each of the door panels.
  • the slots preferably include a lip extending from one of the edges of the slot with the clip comprising a flexible locking arm having an outwardly projecting finger that snaps onto the lip when the clip is inserted into the slot to releasably interlock the facade to the panel.
  • the clip may include a support arm that is substantially parallel to the locking arm and is spaced for abutting relationship with the opposing edge of the slot.
  • the slots may also include lips extending from both edges of the slot with the clip having a pair of opposed flexible locking arms that snap onto both lips when the clip is inserted into the slot.
  • the door may be a sectional overhead garage door comprising a plurality of vertically interconnected panels, each of which includes a front face and a back side.
  • the slots are formed in and extend horizontally across the entire length of the panels.
  • the door may be either an entry door or a passageway door comprising a single panel, which includes slots formed in both sides of the panel for releasable interlocking engagement with the removable facades.
  • the horizontal dimension of the facade is preferably less than that of the panel.
  • the clip flexes and slides horizontally within the slot without causing buckling of the panels or facades.
  • the cap ledges that overlay the facade edges prevent the formation of unsightly gaps.
  • the panels and facades are preferably plastic and may be extruded from thermoset or a thermoplastic such as ABS, polyvinylchloride or polycarbonate.
  • the base door may be installed without removable facades attached thereto. Subsequently, interchangeable facades having a variety of appearances may be attached to the door panels by snapping the clips on the interchangeable facades into the slots formed within the panels. To remove the facades, the user places a flat tool, such as a putty knife, under the facade to inwardly flex the locking arm, thereby releasing the clip from the slot.
  • a flat tool such as a putty knife
  • a multipanel overhead garage door 10 comprising a plurality of vertically interconnected panels 12 having interchangeable facades 14, 16 removably attached thereto.
  • Standard door rollers 17 are secured to the ends of each panel 12 for guiding garage door 10 in a standard track 18 attached to an opening 19 in a building wall 20.
  • Panels 12 may be interconnected by any suitable method, but are shown interconnected by flexible hinges 21.
  • Flexible hinges 21 are described more fully in Leist U.S. Patent Nos. 4,995,441; 5,054,536; and 5,129,441, which are assigned to the same assignee as the present invention, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • each panel 12 may be of any height, they are preferably about 53 ⁇ 3 cm (21") in height, as is standard, and may be of any length necessary for the intended use. Further, each panel has a back side 22 and a front face 23 having a centrally positioned recess 24 extending across the full length of panel 12 formed therein. Recess 24 includes a floor 26 about 1 ⁇ 5 to 1 ⁇ 8 cm (0.6 to about 0.7 inch) behind front face 23 and top and bottom edges 28, 30 separated by about 36 ⁇ 8 cm (141 ⁇ 2 inches). Elongated, horizontal locking slots 32, 34, 36 are formed in floor 26 and extend across the entire length thereof for a purpose to be described below.
  • Caps 38 may be secured to the ends of panels 12 for a purpose to be described below.
  • Caps 38 include a ledge 40 extending inwardly about 3 ⁇ 1 cm (1.2 inches) over front side 23 of panels 12.
  • Caps 38 may be affixed to panels 12 by any accepted technique such as, by way of example, by screws or adhesive bonding.
  • Panels 12 are preferably formed from a plastic. Further, it has been found to be beneficial to extrude the panels from any extrudable material such as thermoset or thermoplastic including, by way of example, ABS, polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride. Further, panels 12 are preferably hollow having a material thickness of about 0 ⁇ 15 cm (0.06 inch). To provide internal support, steel U-shaped channels 42 are included in the top and bottom sections of each of panels 12. The remaining hollow portions of panel 12 may be filled by a material such as polystyrene to improve the insulating properties of door 10. Caps 38 are preferably plastic injection molded plastic. However, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that other materials, such as wood and steel, and other means of manufacture may be used in constructing panels 12 and caps 38.
  • panels 12 may include interchangeable top and bottom facades 14 and interchangeable middle facade 16 to alter the appearance thereof.
  • facades 14, 16 include a decorative front side 50 and a back side 52 having an elongated, integrally formed, backwardly projecting clip 54, 56, respectively, extending horizontally across the entire length thereof.
  • Clips 54, 56 are adapted for releasable interlocking engagement with locking slots 32, 34, 36 as will be discussed below.
  • top and bottom facades 14 simulate the appearance of a corner molding and have a generally triangular cross-section with decorative front side 50 and back side 52 being joined by an edge wall 60.
  • Edge wall 60 abuts top and bottom edges 28, 30 of recess 24 when facades 14 are releasably interlocked to panel 12 and has substantially the same height as top and bottom edges 28, 30 to create the appearance of a continuous surface.
  • Clip 54 which extends backwardly from back side 52 is adapted for releasable interlocking engagement with locking slots 32, 36.
  • locking slots 32, 36 have a generally rectangular cross-section and include a lip 62 having a ramped leading surface 64 extending inwardly from recess top and bottom edges 28, 30.
  • Clip 54 has a substantially U-shaped cross section and includes a rectangular support arm 70 and a substantially parallel flexible locking arm 72 having an outwardly projecting finger 74 on the distal end thereof. Finger 74 has a ramped leading surface 76 for slidable engagement with lip leading surface 64. Further, support arm 70 and locking arm 72 are spaced to be snugly received within slot 32, 36.
  • a thin flat tool such as a putty knife, is inserted between edge 60 of facade 14 and recess top edge 28 or bottom edge 30 to flex locking arm 72 inwardly, thereby permitting the user to remove clip 54 from slots 32, 36.
  • middle facade 16 having a decorative front side 97 and a back side 98, is releasably secured to panel 12 by means similar to that used for top and bottom facades 14.
  • Middle locking slot 34 includes a pair of lips 84 extending inwardly from top and bottom edges 80, 82 and have ramped leading surfaces 86 similar to lip 64 in slots 32, 36.
  • Clip 56 projects backwardly from back side 98 and extends horizontally across the entire length thereof.
  • Clip 56 includes a pair of locking arms 88 having outwardly projecting fingers 90 with ramped leading surfaces 92 that are spaced to be received within slot 34.
  • back side 98 slopes backwardly as shown in phantom lines in Fig. 4B.
  • top and bottom edges 94, 96 of facade 16 contact back side 98 and are urged away from panel 12 until clip 56 is releasably locked into slot 34 as described above.
  • facade back side 98 has a concave shape caused by clip 56 being pulled backwardly into slot 34. This urges top and bottom edges 94, 96 to remain adjacent to font face 23, thereby giving panel 12 and facade 16 the appearance of being a single component.
  • the interchangeable facades 14, 16 are preferably formed from plastic. Further, it has been found to be advantageous to extrusion mold the facade from a thermoplastic such as ABS, polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride. Still further, the facades may be hollow with a wall thickness of about 0 ⁇ 15 cm (0.06 inch) as shown, to decrease weight and cost. However, as will be readily appreciated, other materials, such as wood or steel, may be used without deviating from the spirit or principles of the present invention.
  • locking slots 32, 34, 36 and clips 54, 56 preferably extend across the entire length of panels 12 and facades 14, 16 respectively.
  • locking slots 32, 34, 36 may comprise a plurality of discrete short slots with clips 54, 56 comprising a plurality of discrete, short clips (not shown) that have a length shorter than the slots.
  • clips 54, 56 and facades 14, 16 may move horizontally along panels 12.
  • caps 38 may be secured to the ends of panel 12.
  • facades 14, 16 are preferably somewhat shorter in length than panels 12.
  • clips 54, 56 should be flexible.
  • clips 54, 56 may flex and/or slide horizontally within slots 32, 34, 36. This permits changes in size of either the panels 12 or facades 14, 16, or both to be accommodated without buckling. Additionally, cap ledge 40, which extends across the ends of facades 14, 16, prevents the user from seeing any gap between the ends of facades 14, 16 and the ends of panels 12.
  • Facade 100 includes upper and lower edges 102, 104, decorative front side 106 and a back side 108 including a pair of elongated, integrally formed clips 110 projecting backwardly from facade upper and lower edges 102, 104.
  • the height of facade 100 is chosen such that upper and lower edges 102, 104 of facade 100 are in abutting relationship with recess top and bottom edges 28, 30 when facade 100 is secured to panel 12.
  • clips 110 preferably extend horizontally across the entire length of back side 108 although clips 110 may comprise a plurality of discrete clips.
  • Front side 106 may include a variety of appearances formed therein such as, by way of example, a tudor appearance, the address of the individual or the name of the individual.
  • clips 110 are slidably inserted into slots 32, 36 until finger 74 of locking arm 72 snaps onto lip 62 of slot 32, 36 (see Fig. 4A). Again, when facade 100 is secured to panel 12, clips 110 and slots 32, 34, 36 are hidden from view.
  • a thin, flat tool such as a putty knife, is inserted between upper and lower edges 102, 104 of facade 100 and recess top and bottom edges 28, 30 to flex finger 74 inwardly, thereby releasing clips 110 from slots 32, 36.
  • panels 12 are shown having three horizontal slots 32, 34, 36 formed therein, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that any number and orientation of slots may be used without deviating from the principles of the present invention.
  • slots horizontally, both panels 12 and facades 14, 16, 100 may be extrusion molded. However, panels 12 and facades 14, 16, 100 may be injection molded with the locking slots being formed vertically. Additionally, the slots need not extend across the entire length of the panel. However, three horizontal slots were chosen as providing the user with considerable flexibility in the selection of design options for door 10.
  • facade 14, 16, 100 In use, to attach facade 14, 16, 100 to panel 12, the user first flexes facade 14, 16, 100 and inserts the ends thereof into recess 24 between the floor 26 on panel front side 23 and cap ledges 40. Clips 54, 56, 110 are then inserted into locking slots 32, 34, 36 until fingers 74, 90 snap onto lips 62, 84 thereby releasably interlocking the facades to the panels. To remove facades 14, 16, 100, the user inserts a thin, flat tool either between facade upper or lower edges 94, 96, 102, 104 and recess edges 28, 30, if it is a top or bottom facade 14 or a full panel facade 100, or inserts the tool between facade back side 98 and floor 26 if it is middle facade 16.
  • the tool is inserted until fingers 74, 90 are flexed inwardly, releasing clips 54, 56, 110 from slots 32, 34, 36.
  • the user then flexes facades 14, 16, 100 to remove them from the space between panel front side 23 and cap ledge 40.
  • an entry door or passageway door 120 in accordance with another aspect of the present invention comprising a single panel door 122 having interchangeable facades 130 removably attached thereto.
  • Single panel door 122 includes a pair of stiles 132 and rails 134 having a front face 136 and a back side 138 secured thereto with caps 140, 142 affixed to the periphery of front face 136 and back side 138.
  • Front face 136 and back side 138 include a plurality of elongated, horizontally disposed locking slots 144, 146 formed therein and extending thereacross that are similar to locking slots 32, 36. As before, locking slots 144, 146 may comprise a plurality of discrete slots rather than a continuous single slot.
  • Stiles 132 include U-shaped grooves 148 formed therein to accommodate slots 144, 146.
  • Front face 136 and back side 138 are secured to stiles 132 and rails 134 by adhesive bonding or any other suitable technique.
  • Facade 130 is similar to full panel facade 100 (see Fig. 5) and includes an elongated, integrally formed upwardly facing clip 150 and downwardly facing clip 152 similar to, and operating in the same manner as, clip 54 (see Fig. 4A). Facade 130 is releasably interlocked to front and back face 136, 138 by inserting clips 150, 152 into locking slots 144, 146 until fingers 74 snap onto lip 62 (see Fig. 4A). As before, slots 144, 146 and clips 150, 152 are hidden from view when facade 130 is secured to panel 122.
  • Caps 140, 142 have a generally U-shaped cross-section comprising a base 154 and front and rear ledges 156.
  • Base 154 is affixed to stiles 132 and rails 134 by any recognized technique. However, it is preferred that screws be used to provide a more positive contact.
  • the outside ends 158 of caps 140, 142 should be angled inwardly about 45° such that, when assembled, caps 140, 142 form a substantially rectangular frame for single paneled door 122 having a mitered appearance.
  • Ledges 156 may be spaced to snugly receive front face 136 and back side 138 therebetween (as shown), or may be spaced sufficiently to also receive facades 130 therebetween. If ledges 156 are adjacent front face 136 and back side 138 when assembled, facades 130 should be sized to abut ledge 156 when releasably interlocked with panel 122. However, to accommodate expansion and contraction of panel 122 and facade 130, ledges 156 may be spaced to overlap and receive facades 130 therebetween with clips 150, 152 being movable in slots 144, 146. As with the overhead garage door 10, facades 130 should be a length sufficient to extend under ledges 156, but preferably shorter than faces 136, 138.
  • top and bottom caps 140 may be sized to snugly receive front and back faces 136, 138 therebetween while side caps 142 may be sized to receive facades 130 therein. Additional variations may be desirable, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art, depending upon the intended use for the door.
  • facades 130 may include a single integrally formed clip, such as facade 14 (see Figs. 4 and 4A), or facade 16 (see Figs. 4 and 4B) in place of multiple clips 150, 152.
  • Facades 130 and single panel door 122 are preferably injection molded or extruded from thermoset or a thermoplastic such as ABS, polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride.
  • a door whose outward appearance may be easily and readily changed by releasably interlocking removable facades thereto. Additionally, the door is able to accommodate expansion and contraction of the door and facades without buckling or the formation of gaps.

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  1. Porte (10, 120) dont l'apparence extérieure peut être modifiée par fixation de façades interchangeables (14, 16, 100, 130) comprenant un panneau (12, 122) ayant une face avant disposée vers l'extérieur (23, 122) et une face arrière (22, 138), au moins une fente de verrouillage horizontale oblongue (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) étant ménagée dans cette face avant (23, 136) laquelle est dotée d'au moins une façade (14, 16, 100, 130) ayant une face avant décorative (50, 106) et une face arrière (52, 108) pour la fixation au panneau (12, 122), la fente de verrouillage (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) étant dérobée à la vue quand la façade est fixée au panneau et la façade (14, 16, 130) étant interchangeable avec d'autres façades de ce type, caractérisée en ce qu'un clip oblong dirigé vers l'arrière fait partie intégrante de la face arrière de la façade (52, 108) pour assurer un verrouillage non définitif sur la ou une fente de verrouillage, cette fente (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) et le clip (54, 56, 110, 150, 152) coopérant pour solidariser de manière non définitive la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) et le panneau (12, 122) de manière à assurer le glissement de la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) le long de la fente (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) pour s'adapter à l'extension ou à la rétraction dans les conditions ambiantes du panneau et de la façade et en ce que le clip est dérobé à la vue quand la façade est fixée au panneau.
  2. Porte selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la fente (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) fait partie intégrante du panneau (12, 122) sur toute sa longueur.
  3. Porte selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans laquelle le clip (54, 56, 110, 150, 152) fait partie intégrante de la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) sur toute sa longueur.
  4. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la façade (14, 16, 130) est de longueur inférieure à celle du panneau (12, 122) et le clip (54, 56, 110, 150, 152) est mobile dans la fente (32, 34, 36, 144, 146), la porte (10, 120) comprenant en outre des moulures (38, 140), fixées aux extrémités du panneau (12, 122), chacune de ces moulures (38, 140) comprenant un rebord dirigé vers l'intérieur (40, 156), ce rebord (40, 156) recouvrant la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) quand la moulure (38, 140) est fixée au panneau (12, 122), la façade étant retenue dans la fente par les moulures de telle sorte que la porte peut s'adapter à l'extension ou à la rétraction.
  5. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la fente (32, 36, 144, 146) comprend des premier et second bords, une lèvre (62) étant formée le long du premier bord.
  6. Porte selon la revendication 5, dans laquelle le clip (54, 110, 150, 152) comprend une broche de verrouillage flexible (72), cette broche comprenant un doigt dirigé vers l'extérieur (74) destiné s'encliqueter de manière non définitive sur la lèvre (62) pour fixer temporairement la façade (14, 100, 130) au panneau (12, 122).
  7. Porte selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le clip (54, 110, 150, 152) comprend en outre une broche d'appui (70) sensiblement parallèle à celle de verrouillage (72) et espacée de cette dernière de manière à venir buter contre le second bord (66) de la fente quand le clip y est inséré.
  8. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans laquelle la fente (34) comprend des premier et second bords, une lèvre (84) étant formée le long de chacun de ces bords (80, 82).
  9. Porte selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle le clip (56) comprend une paire de broches de verrouillage flexibles opposées (88), ces broches comprenant des doigts dirigés vers l'extérieur (90) adaptés pour s'encliqueter de manière non définitive sur les lèvres (84) et fixer temporairement la façade (16) au panneau (12).
  10. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le panneau (12) comprend plusieurs fentes (32, 34, 36) espacées pour que plusieurs façades (14, 16, 100) puissent y être fixées.
  11. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la porte (120) est une porte d'entrée ou une porte de couloir intérieur, des fentes (144, 146) étant ménagées dans ses faces avant et arrière.
  12. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, dans laquelle la porte (10) est une porte basculante de garage comprenant plusieurs panneaux assemblés verticalement (12), chacun de ces panneaux comportant plusieurs fentes (32, 34, 36).
  13. Porte selon la revendication 12, dans laquelle chacune des fentes (32, 34, 36) est formée horizontalement dans la face avant (23).
  14. Porte selon la revendication 12 ou la revendication 13, trois fentes (32, 34, 36) étant ménagées dans chaque panneau.
  15. Porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le panneau et la façade sont en plastique.
  16. Porte selon la revendication 15, dans laquelle la façade est en polystyrène-butadiène-acrylonitrile.
  17. Façade interchangeable (14, 16, 100, 130) adaptée pour pouvoir être fixée temporairement sur une porte (10, 120) dotée d'au moins un panneau (12, 122), ce panneau comprenant une face avant (23, 136) et une face arrière (22, 138), une fente de verrouillage oblongue (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) étant ménagée dans la face avant et dérobée à la vue quand les façades sont fixées à la porte, la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) comprenant une face avant décorative (50, 106) et une face arrière (52, 108), caractérisée en ce qu'en outre un clip oblong (54, 56, 110, 150, 152) dirigé vers l'arrière fait partie intégrante de la façade, ce clip étant destiné à être encliqueter de manière non définitive sur la fente (32, 34, 36, 144, 146) et étant dérobé à la vue quand la façade (14, 16, 100, 130) est fixée à la porte (10, 120).
  18. Façade amovible selon la revendication 17, dans laquelle la fente (32, 36, 144, 146) possède un premier bord, une lèvre (62) étant formée le long de celui-ci, et un second bord, le clip (54, 110, 150, 152) comprenant une broche de verrouillage flexible (72) dotée d'un doigt (74) dirigé vers l'extérieur destiné à s'encliqueter sur la lèvre (62) pour fixer de manière non définitive la façade à la porte.
  19. Façade amovible selon la revendication 18, dans laquelle le clip (54, 110, 150, 152) comprend en outre une broche d'appui (70) sensiblement parallèle à celle de verrouillage (72) et espacée de cette dernière de manière à buter contre le second bord (66) de la fente quand le clip y est inséré.
  20. Façade amovible selon la revendication 17, dans laquelle la fente possède des premier et second bords (80, 82), une lèvre (84) étant formée le long de ceux-ci, le clip (56) comprenant une paire de broches de verrouillage flexibles opposées (88), ces broches comprenant des doigts dirigés vers l'extérieur (90) adaptés pour s'encliqueter de manière non définitive sur les lèvres (84) pour fixer temporairement la façade au panneau.
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