EP0799952A1 - Method for assembling prefabricated panels for swimmingpool-walls and swimmingpool-wall obtained by this method - Google Patents

Method for assembling prefabricated panels for swimmingpool-walls and swimmingpool-wall obtained by this method Download PDF

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EP0799952A1
EP0799952A1 EP97400584A EP97400584A EP0799952A1 EP 0799952 A1 EP0799952 A1 EP 0799952A1 EP 97400584 A EP97400584 A EP 97400584A EP 97400584 A EP97400584 A EP 97400584A EP 0799952 A1 EP0799952 A1 EP 0799952A1
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  • the present invention relates to a system for assembling prefabricated panels for the production of a water retention partition, a swimming pool partition for example.
  • the problems posed by the prefabricated panels used to mount a partition of a swimming pool relate in particular to their manufacturing cost, their storage, their transport and their assembly.
  • each panel in the form of a sheet metal plate whose two opposite edges, which define the height of the partition, are folded at 90 ° and on the same side to form two wings.
  • the object of the invention is to design a water retaining partition, in particular a swimming pool partition, mounted from the assembly of prefabricated sheet metal panels and which can respond satisfactorily to the problems posed by this type of partition, namely the cost of manufacture, storage, transport and assembly of the panels.
  • the invention proposes a system for assembling prefabricated panels for the production of a swimming pool partition for example, each panel being constituted by a sheet metal plate, the two opposite edges of which define the height of the partition, are folded on the same side of the panel to form two wings, system which is characterized in that the assembly between two consecutive panels arranged vertically one next to the other, is an assembly by concordance of shape between the two adjacent wings of the two panels and two rectilinear profiles, a first profile having a C-shaped cross section which is intended to come over the two adjacent wings of the two panels, a second profile intended to come into engagement with the first profiled and between the two adjacent wings of the two panels, and means of stiffening to lock the two wings in position between the two profiles.
  • the stiffening means of the assembly system are constituted by the second profile or internal profile forming a corner which is forcibly engaged in the first profile or external profile.
  • this first embodiment ensures a ridification of the assembly system over substantially the entire length of the external profile, that is to say over substantially the entire height of the partition.
  • the two profiles are mounted with a slight clearance on the two wings of the two panels to be assembled, the stiffening being obtained by means of a part which is force fitted on the upper and / or lower part of the external profile and two panels to eliminate the play between the wings and the two profiles at this stiffening piece.
  • the assembly system is stiffened only in the upper and / or lower part of the partition, knowing that additional stiffening will be obtained over the rest of the height of the partition by the action exerted by the pressure of the water, once the pool is filled.
  • each stiffening piece advantageously forms part of a strip which surrounds the partitions of the swimming pool, this strip also serving as anchoring means for retaining the end of the waterproof envelope or tarpaulin delimiting the interior volume of the swimming pool.
  • the two profiles of the assembly system between two panels are also mounted with a slight play on the two wings, and the stiffening of the assembly is simply obtained by the action exerted by the pressure of the water, once the pool is filled.
  • the external profile defines a longitudinal groove with a straight section in the form of a dovetail
  • the internal profile is solid and has a substantially trapezoidal cross section, that is to say that is to say that these two sections have straight sections which generally have two shapes complementary to each other.
  • the waterproof envelope which is intended to be attached against the internal face of the panels will come to marry, under water pressure, the shape of the two elbows and it will result in a fold that will extend vertically over the height of the partition.
  • the second profile is shaped so as to ensure a continuity solution making it possible to avoid the formation of such a fold.
  • the second profile is shaped so as to project outside the groove of the first profile to conform to the shape of the elbows of the wings of the two panels on the one hand and to come flush flush with the panels on the other hand .
  • the first profile is advantageously used to come and fix an end of the strut there.
  • the back of the first profile is advantageously provided with a longitudinal groove, for example in dovetail, in which one can slide the end of the strut and then immobilize it in position by any appropriate means.
  • the panels are prefabricated with standardized lengths which are a multiple of 0.50 m for example.
  • each panel 1 is constituted by a sheet metal plate of rectangular shape, and the two opposite edges of each panel 1, which generally define the height of the partition, are folded on the same side of the panel 1 to form two wings 3.
  • each wing 3 is obtained by carrying out a simple folding at an angle a which is greater than 90 °, that is to say that each wing 3 is folded so as to form an acute angle with the panel 1 or generally have a part located opposite the panel.
  • a system 5 which implements, according to a first embodiment, an assembly by wedging obtained by concordance of shape between the two wings adjacent 3 of the two panels and two rectilinear profiles respectively external 7 and internal 9.
  • the first profile 7 extends substantially over the height of the panels 2 and has a generally cross section in the shape of C. More specifically, the first profile 7 defines a longitudinal groove 11 in dovetail with a bottom wall 13 and two side walls 15. Each side wall 15 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 13 at an angle b which is the additional angle to that formed by each wing 3 of the panels 1.
  • the second section 9 also extends over the entire height of the panels 2 and has a generally trapezoidal cross section of shape complementary to that of the groove 11 of the first section 7.
  • the second section 9 has two opposite longitudinal edges 9a and 9b which are inclined at an angle b which is substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the side walls 15 of the groove 11 of the first profile 7.
  • the first profile 7 is brought in so as to position the wing 3 of the panel 1 already in place in the groove 11 of this first profile 7.
  • This operation can be carried out by pivoting the first profile 7 around of wing 3 of panel 1 already in place, or by sliding or sliding it vertically along wing 3.
  • the new panel 1 is manipulated so as to freely engage one of its two wings 3 in the groove 11 of the first profile 7. This operation can be carried out by pivoting or by sliding the new panel 1. A once the two wings 3 of the two panels engaged with clearance in the groove 11 of the first profile 7, the new panel 1 is in the vertical position and it is aligned substantially in the extension of the panel 1 already in place, so that the two wings 3 are spaced from one another in the groove 11 of the first profile 7 to allow the introduction of the second profile 9.
  • the second profile 9 is positioned vertically along the axis of the groove 11 of the first profile 7, and it is forced into the interior of this groove 11 by means of a tool, such as than a mallet for example, between the two wings 3 of the two panels 1.
  • a tool such as than a mallet for example
  • each panel 1 forms an elbow c of rounded shape at the level of the fold line.
  • the elbows c of the two panels 1 assembled are in contact with each other over the entire height of the partition.
  • the waterproof envelope or tarpaulin 18 is attached to the internal face of the panels 1, once the assembly of the partition of the swimming pool has been completed, the envelope 18 will come to marry under the pressure of water the shape of the two elbows c by creating a P fold between two consecutive panels 1.
  • the second profile 9 illustrated in FIG. 4 is advantageously shaped so as to have a part 9c which projects outside the groove 11 of the first profile 7 to conform to the shape of the two elbows c on the one hand, and ensuring surface continuity between the two panels 1 on the other hand.
  • the two panels 1 are slightly separated from one another to leave a space e between the two adjacent wings 3, space e which is then filled by the part 9c of the second profile 9.
  • this solution offers the advantage of immobilizing the panels 1 in all directions, in particular along directions f parallel to the wings 3. In fact, a force applied in these directions f by the backfill of the swimming pool could possibly cause the panels 1 to slide outside the grooves 11 of the first profiles 7.
  • each wing 3 of the panels 1 is not necessarily straight but may have a double S-shaped curvature. This solution makes it possible in particular to reduce the volume of the second profile 9.
  • reinforcement legs 20 can be added which are fixed on the back of the first profile 7.
  • Profiles 7 and 9 of each assembly system can be made of steel or plastic, or even of different materials which are adapted to their respective functions.
  • the profile 7 could be made of steel or very resistant plastic, while the profile 9 could be of polyethylene of low mechanical resistance and very slippery.
  • the profile 7 could be provided in two lower and upper sections.
  • the lower section which is subjected to greater pressures exerted by the earth or water than the upper section, could be thicker to increase its rigidity.
  • the profile 9 forming a corner can exercise its function without it being necessary for it to come to fill the entire hollow volume delimited between the two adjacent wings of two panels 1.
  • This profile 9 could have a circular section.
  • FIGS. 8 to 10 A second embodiment of the assembly system 5 of two consecutive panels 1 is illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10.
  • Each wing 3 of a panel 1 is obtained by carrying out a double folding in the shape of an S.
  • each wing 3 has a first bend cl resulting from a bending at an angle + a and a second bend c2 resulting from a folding at an angle -a .
  • each wing 3 has an inclined or oblique intermediate part 3a situated between the two elbows cl and c2, and an end part 3b which extends substantially parallel to the plane of the panel 1.
  • the assembly system 5 comprises two profiles, respectively external 7 and internal 9.
  • the internal profile 9 is no longer forcibly engaged inside the external profile 7 to lock in position the two wings 3 of two consecutive panels 1.
  • the stiffening of the assembly is obtained by means of a part 30 which is forced to fit on the upper and / or lower end part of the external profile 7 and of the two panels 1, that is to say that is to say that this part 30 does not extend over the entire height of the partition.
  • This piece 30 is a block of rectangular parallelepiped shape in which we can distinguish (FIG. 9) an upper face 30a, a lower face 30b, two lateral fax machines 30c, an inner vertical face 30d (inside of the pool) and an outer vertical face. 30th (outside side).
  • a central space E is formed inside the part 30, space E which opens to the lower face 30b and to the two lateral faces 30c. More specifically, the central part of this space E has a contour which has a shape complementary to that of the external contour of the external profile 7, and opens on each lateral face 30c by a slot 32 whose width corresponds substantially to the thickness of the panels 1.
  • the external profile 7 always has a C-shaped cross section to define a longitudinal groove 11 in which the two wings 3 of two consecutive panels 1 are positioned with play.
  • the part 30 is forcefully fitted onto the upper part of the external profile 7 and onto the panels 1 so as to eliminate any play inside the part 30.
  • the stiffening of the assembly on the rest of the height of the section 7, will be obtained by the action exerted by the pressure of the pool water.
  • another stiffening part 30 can also be provided at the lower part of the first profile 7.
  • the stiffening part 30 also forms part of a strip B intended to surround the partition of the swimming pool formed by all of the panels 1.
  • the strip B is formed by the stiffening pieces 30 located at the level of the assembly between two consecutive panels 1, and by juxtaposed pieces 40 which provide the continuity of the strip between the stiffening parts 30.
  • Each piece 40 of the strip only has a slot 32 which opens out on the underside of the piece 40 to frictionally overlap a panel 1.
  • the inner vertical face 30d of the parts 30 and 40 of the strip B has a groove 34 which, once the strip B installed, forms a continuous groove in which the end of the sheet 18 is anchored in order to retain it. this.
  • a rib or boss 34a projects inside the groove 34 to facilitate the anchoring of the sheet 18.
  • the upper part of the second profile 9 or internal profile can be integrated into the stiffening part 30.
  • stiffening parts 30 can be eliminated, since experience shows that stiffening at the level of each assembly system can be obtained simply by action exerted by water pressure, once the pool is filled.
  • Such an embodiment is in particular envisaged for swimming pools of generally circular shape.
  • the invention also relates to a swimming pool partition mounted from the prefabricated panels 1 and assembled two by two from one of the assembly systems 5 described above.

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Each panel (1) of the swimming pool wall is constituted by a steel plate whose opposite edges defining the height of the wall are folded from the same side to form two webs (3). Assembly of two consecutive panels located vertically side by side is by bringing into line two adjacent webs and two rectilinear sections (7,9). The first C-shaped section (7) covers the adjacent webs. The second section (9) is engaged in the first section and between the adjacent webs. A piece (30) is force fitted onto the upper part of the external section (7) and onto the panel so as to rigidify them and suppress all internal play.

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La présente invention concerne un système d'assemblage de panneaux préfabriqués pour la réalisation d'une cloison de retenue d'eau, une cloison de piscine par exemple.The present invention relates to a system for assembling prefabricated panels for the production of a water retention partition, a swimming pool partition for example.

D'une manière générale, les problèmes posés par les panneaux préfabriqués utilisés pour monter une cloison d'une piscine, portent notamment sur leur coût de fabrication, leur stockage, leur transport et leur montage.In general, the problems posed by the prefabricated panels used to mount a partition of a swimming pool, relate in particular to their manufacturing cost, their storage, their transport and their assembly.

Pour réduire les coûts de fabrication, il est connu de réaliser chaque panneau sous la forme d'une plaque de tôle dont les deux bords opposés, qui définissent la hauteur de la cloison, sont pliés à 90° et d'un même côté pour former deux ailes.To reduce manufacturing costs, it is known to produce each panel in the form of a sheet metal plate whose two opposite edges, which define the height of the partition, are folded at 90 ° and on the same side to form two wings.

Pour réaliser l'assemblage, deux panneaux consécutifs sont disposés verticalement et juxtaposés dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre de manière à ce que leurs deux ailes adjacentes soient mises au contact l'une de l'autre, et l'assemblage proprement dit est ensuite effectué par boulonnage le long des deux ailes. Un tel assemblage requiert un nombre très élevé de boulons pour monter l'ensemble des panneaux de la cloison, ce nombre pouvant atteindre 200 pour une piscine de 8 x 4 x 1,07 m de dimensions.To carry out the assembly, two consecutive panels are arranged vertically and juxtaposed in the extension of one another so that their two adjacent wings are brought into contact with each other, and the assembly properly said is then carried out by bolting along the two wings. Such an assembly requires a very high number of bolts to mount all of the panels of the partition, this number being able to reach 200 for a pool of 8 x 4 x 1.07 m in dimensions.

Pour limiter le nombre de ces boulons, certains constructeurs n'hésitent pas à augmenter la longueur de chaque panneau, mais cela se fait au détriment du stockage des panneaux chez le distributeur, de leur transport sur le lieu d'utilisation et de leur manutention sur place pour effectuer les opérations de montage. Autrement dit, pour ce type de piscine préfabriquée qui est notamment destinée à être montée chez des particuliers, ces derniers ne peuvent pas assurer eux-mêmes le transport et le montage.To limit the number of these bolts, some manufacturers do not hesitate to increase the length of each panel, but this is to the detriment of the storage of the panels at the distributor, their transport to the place of use and their handling on place to carry out the operations of mounting. In other words, for this type of prefabricated swimming pool which is in particular intended to be mounted in private homes, the latter cannot themselves provide transport and assembly.

En outre, le manque de rigidité de grands panneaux requiert la nécessité de rapporter des cornières de renfort à l'arrière des panneaux. Les fixations de ces cornières par soudage sont coûteuses et endommagent le revêtement anti-corrosion des panneaux.In addition, the lack of rigidity of large panels requires the need to add reinforcement angles to the rear of the panels. The fixing of these angles by welding is expensive and damages the anti-corrosion coating of the panels.

Le but de l'invention est de concevoir une cloison de retenue d'eau, en particulier d'une cloison de piscine, montée à partir de l'assemblage de panneaux préfabriqués en tôle et qui puisse répondre de manière satisfaisante aux problèmes posés par ce type de cloison, à savoir le coût de fabrication, le stockage, le transport et le montage des panneaux.The object of the invention is to design a water retaining partition, in particular a swimming pool partition, mounted from the assembly of prefabricated sheet metal panels and which can respond satisfactorily to the problems posed by this type of partition, namely the cost of manufacture, storage, transport and assembly of the panels.

A cet effet, l'invention propose un système d'assemblage de panneaux préfabriqués pour la réalisation d'une cloison de piscine par exemple, chaque panneau étant constitué par une plaque de tôle dont les deux bords opposés, qui définissent sensiblement la hauteur de la cloison, sont pliés d'un même côté du panneau pour former deux ailes, système qui est caractérisé en ce que l'assemblage entre deux panneaux consécutifs disposés verticalement l'un à côté de l'autre, est un assemblage par concordance de forme entre les deux ailes adjacentes des deux panneaux et de deux profilés rectilignes, un premier profilé ayant une section droite en forme de C qui est destiné à venir coiffer les deux ailes adjacentes des deux panneaux, un second profilé destiné à venir s'engager dans le premier profilé et entre les deux ailes adjacentes des deux panneaux, et des moyens de rigidification pour bloquer en position les deux ailes entre les deux profilés.To this end, the invention proposes a system for assembling prefabricated panels for the production of a swimming pool partition for example, each panel being constituted by a sheet metal plate, the two opposite edges of which define the height of the partition, are folded on the same side of the panel to form two wings, system which is characterized in that the assembly between two consecutive panels arranged vertically one next to the other, is an assembly by concordance of shape between the two adjacent wings of the two panels and two rectilinear profiles, a first profile having a C-shaped cross section which is intended to come over the two adjacent wings of the two panels, a second profile intended to come into engagement with the first profiled and between the two adjacent wings of the two panels, and means of stiffening to lock the two wings in position between the two profiles.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de rigidification du système d'assemblage sont constitués par le second profilé ou profilé interne formant coin qui est engagé à force dans le premier profilé ou profilé externe.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the stiffening means of the assembly system are constituted by the second profile or internal profile forming a corner which is forcibly engaged in the first profile or external profile.

Ainsi, selon ce premier mode de réalisation, on assure une ridification du sytème d'assemblage sur sensiblement toute la longueur du profilé externe, c'est-à-dire sur sensiblement toute la hauteur de la cloison.Thus, according to this first embodiment, it ensures a ridification of the assembly system over substantially the entire length of the external profile, that is to say over substantially the entire height of the partition.

Selon un second mode de réalisation, les deux profilés sont montés avec un léger jeu sur les deux ailes des deux panneaux à assembler, la rigidification étant obtenue au moyen d'une pièce qui est emboîtée à force sur la partie supérieure et/ou inférieure du profilé externe et des deux panneaux pour supprimer les jeux entre les ailes et les deux profilés au niveau de cette pièce de rigidification.According to a second embodiment, the two profiles are mounted with a slight clearance on the two wings of the two panels to be assembled, the stiffening being obtained by means of a part which is force fitted on the upper and / or lower part of the external profile and two panels to eliminate the play between the wings and the two profiles at this stiffening piece.

Ainsi, selon ce second mode de réalisation, on assure une rigidification du système d'assemblage qu'en partie haute et/ou basse de la cloison, sachant qu'un complément de rigidification sera obtenu sur le reste de la hauteur de la cloison par l'action exercée par la pression de l'eau, une fois la piscine remplie.Thus, according to this second embodiment, the assembly system is stiffened only in the upper and / or lower part of the partition, knowing that additional stiffening will be obtained over the rest of the height of the partition by the action exerted by the pressure of the water, once the pool is filled.

Dans ce second mode de réalisation, chaque pièce de rigidification forme avantageusement une partie d'un bandeau qui entoure la cloisons de la piscine, ce bandeau servant également de moyen d'ancrage pour retenir l'extrémité de l'enveloppe étanche ou bâche délimitant le volume intérieur de la piscine.In this second embodiment, each stiffening piece advantageously forms part of a strip which surrounds the partitions of the swimming pool, this strip also serving as anchoring means for retaining the end of the waterproof envelope or tarpaulin delimiting the interior volume of the swimming pool.

Enfin, selon un troisième mode de réalisation, les deux profilés du système d'assemblage entre deux panneaux sont également montés avec un léger jeu sur les deux ailes, et la rigidification de l'assemblage est simplement obtenue par l'action exercée par la pression de l'eau, une fois la piscine remplie.Finally, according to a third embodiment, the two profiles of the assembly system between two panels are also mounted with a slight play on the two wings, and the stiffening of the assembly is simply obtained by the action exerted by the pressure of the water, once the pool is filled.

D'une manière générale et quel que soit le mode de réalisation, le profilé externe délimite une rainure longitudinale à section droite en forme de queue d'aronde, et le profilé interne est plein et a une section droite sensiblement trapézoïdale, c'est-à-dire que ces deux profilés ont des sections droites qui ont globalement deux formes complémentaires l'une de l'autre.In general and regardless of the embodiment, the external profile defines a longitudinal groove with a straight section in the form of a dovetail, and the internal profile is solid and has a substantially trapezoidal cross section, that is to say that is to say that these two sections have straight sections which generally have two shapes complementary to each other.

En outre, comme les coudes des ailes des deux panneaux sont arrondis, l'enveloppe étanche qui est destinée à être rapportée contre la face interne des panneaux va venir épouser, sous la pression de l'eau, la forme des deux coudes et il en résultera un pli qui va s'étendre verticalement sur la hauteur de la cloison.In addition, as the elbows of the wings of the two panels are rounded, the waterproof envelope which is intended to be attached against the internal face of the panels will come to marry, under water pressure, the shape of the two elbows and it will result in a fold that will extend vertically over the height of the partition.

Aussi, selon un exemple de réalisation préférentiel de l'invention, le second profilé est conformé de manière à assurer une solution de continuité permettant d'éviter la formation d'un tel pli.Also, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second profile is shaped so as to ensure a continuity solution making it possible to avoid the formation of such a fold.

A cet effet, le second profilé est conformé de manière à faire saillie en dehors de la rainure du premier profilé pour venir épouser la forme des coudes des ailes des deux panneaux d'une part et venir en affleurement aligné avec les panneaux d'autre part.To this end, the second profile is shaped so as to project outside the groove of the first profile to conform to the shape of the elbows of the wings of the two panels on the one hand and to come flush flush with the panels on the other hand .

Dans le cas d'une piscine, on prévoit généralement des jambes de force qui permettent de maintenir la cloison en position verticale.In the case of a swimming pool, provision is generally made for struts which make it possible to maintain the partition in a vertical position.

Selon l'invention, on utilise avantageusement le premier profilé pour venir y fixer une extrémité de la jambe de force. A cet effet, le dos du premier profilé est avantageusement pourvu d'une rainure longitudinale, par exemple en queue d'aronde, dans laquelle on peut venir faire coulisser l'extrémité de la jambe de force et l'immobiliser ensuite en position par tout moyen approprié.According to the invention, the first profile is advantageously used to come and fix an end of the strut there. To this end, the back of the first profile is advantageously provided with a longitudinal groove, for example in dovetail, in which one can slide the end of the strut and then immobilize it in position by any appropriate means.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les panneaux sont préfabriqués avec des longueurs normalisées qui sont un multiple de 0,50 m par exemple.According to another characteristic of the invention, the panels are prefabricated with standardized lengths which are a multiple of 0.50 m for example.

Ainsi, les panneaux préfabriqués et assemblés selon l'invention présentent de nombreux avantages parmi lesquels on peut citer :

  • la possibilité qui est donnée à des particuliers de pouvoir monter eux-mêmes la cloison de leur piscine, sans recourir à des outils spécifiques et à un personnel qualifié,
  • un coût de fabrication réduit,
  • des panneaux qui ont des dimensions compatibles avec une manipulation aisée, sans avoir recours à des engins de levage, et
  • des panneaux qui sont faciles à emballer, à stocker et à transporter.
Thus, the prefabricated and assembled panels according to the invention have many advantages among which we can cite:
  • the possibility which is given to individuals to be able to assemble the partition of their swimming pool themselves, without resorting to specific tools and qualified personnel,
  • reduced manufacturing cost,
  • panels which have dimensions compatible with easy handling, without the use of lifting devices, and
  • panels that are easy to pack, store and transport.

D'autres avantages, caractéristiques et détails de l'invention ressortiront de la description explicative qui va suivre, faite en référence aux dessins annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple et dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne I-I de la figure 7 pour illustrer le principe d'assemblage de deux panneaux préfabriqués d'une cloison de piscine selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe d'un premier profilé du système d'assemblage selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'un second profilé du système d'assemblage selon l'invention,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel des profilés du système d'assemblage selon l'invention,
  • les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues en coupe pour illustrer deux variantes de réalisation des profilés du système d'assemblage selon l'invention,
  • la figure 7 est une vue schématique en perspective pour illustrer deux panneaux assemblés selon l'invention et avec présence d'une jambe de renfort,
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe du système d'assemblage selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 9 est une vue en perspective partielle du second mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 8, et
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe d'une variante du second mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 8 et 9.
Other advantages, characteristics and details of the invention will emerge from the explanatory description which follows, given with reference to the appended drawings given solely by way of example and in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a sectional view along line II of FIG. 7 to illustrate the principle of assembly of two prefabricated panels of a swimming pool partition according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a first profile of the assembly system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a second profile of the assembly system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the profiles of the assembly system according to the invention,
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 are sectional views to illustrate two alternative embodiments of the profiles of the assembly system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view to illustrate two panels assembled according to the invention and with the presence of a reinforcing leg,
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the assembly system according to a second embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of the second embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, and
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a variant of the second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9.

Soit une cloison de piscine à monter à partir de panneaux préfabriqués 1 qui sont assemblés sur place. D'une manière générale, chaque panneau 1 est constitué par une plaque de tôle de forme rectangulaire, et les deux bords opposés de chaque panneau 1, qui définissent globalement la hauteur de la cloison, sont pliés d'un même côté du panneau 1 pour former deux ailes 3. Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 1, chaque aile 3 est obtenue en réalisant un pliage simple suivant un angle a qui est supérieur à 90°, c'est-à-dire que chaque aile 3 est pliée de manière à former un angle aigu avec le panneau 1 ou généralement présenter une partie située en regard du panneau.Or a pool partition to be assembled from prefabricated panels 1 which are assembled on site. In general, each panel 1 is constituted by a sheet metal plate of rectangular shape, and the two opposite edges of each panel 1, which generally define the height of the partition, are folded on the same side of the panel 1 to form two wings 3. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, each wing 3 is obtained by carrying out a simple folding at an angle a which is greater than 90 °, that is to say that each wing 3 is folded so as to form an acute angle with the panel 1 or generally have a part located opposite the panel.

Pour assurer le montage d'un nouveau panneau dans le prolongement d'un panneau déjà en place, on utilise un système 5 qui met en oeuvre, selon un premier mode de réalisation, un assemblage par coincement obtenu par concordance de forme entre les deux ailes adjacentes 3 des deux panneaux et deux profilés rectilignes respectivement externe 7 et interne 9.To ensure the mounting of a new panel in the extension of a panel already in place, a system 5 is used which implements, according to a first embodiment, an assembly by wedging obtained by concordance of shape between the two wings adjacent 3 of the two panels and two rectilinear profiles respectively external 7 and internal 9.

En se reportant à la figure 2, le premier profilé 7 s'étend sensiblement sur la hauteur des panneaux 2 et a globalement une section droite en forme de C. Plus précisément, le premier profilé 7 délimite une rainure longitudinale 11 en queue d'aronde avec une paroi de fond 13 et deux parois latérales 15. Chaque paroi latérale 15 est inclinée par rapport à la paroi de fond 13 suivant un angle b qui est l'angle supplémentaire de celui formé par chaque aile 3 des panneaux 1.Referring to Figure 2, the first profile 7 extends substantially over the height of the panels 2 and has a generally cross section in the shape of C. More specifically, the first profile 7 defines a longitudinal groove 11 in dovetail with a bottom wall 13 and two side walls 15. Each side wall 15 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 13 at an angle b which is the additional angle to that formed by each wing 3 of the panels 1.

En se reportant à la figure 3, le second profilé 9 s'étend également sur toute la hauteur des panneaux 2 et a une section droite globalement trapézoïdale de forme complémentaire à celle de la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7. Autrement dit, le second profilé 9 présente deux bords longitudinaux opposés 9a et 9b qui sont inclinés suivant un angle b qui est sensiblement égal à l'angle d'inclinaison des parois latérales 15 de la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7.Referring to Figure 3, the second section 9 also extends over the entire height of the panels 2 and has a generally trapezoidal cross section of shape complementary to that of the groove 11 of the first section 7. In other words, the second section 9 has two opposite longitudinal edges 9a and 9b which are inclined at an angle b which is substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the side walls 15 of the groove 11 of the first profile 7.

En se reportant à nouveau à la figure 1, on va décrire le principe d'assemblage de deux panneaux 1 au moyen des deux profilés 7 et 9.Referring again to FIG. 1, we will describe the principle of assembling two panels 1 by means of the two sections 7 and 9.

On suppose qu'un premier panneau 1 est déjà en place et qu'un nouveau panneau 1 doit être assemblé à ce premier panneau.It is assumed that a first panel 1 is already in place and that a new panel 1 must be assembled to this first panel.

Dans une première étape, on vient rapporter le premier profilé 7 de manière à venir positionner l'aile 3 du panneau 1 déjà en place dans la rainure 11 de ce premier profilé 7. Cette opération peut être effectuée en faisant pivoter le premier profilé 7 autour de l'aile 3 du panneau 1 déjà en place, ou en le faisant coulisser ou glisser verticalement le long de l'aile 3.In a first step, the first profile 7 is brought in so as to position the wing 3 of the panel 1 already in place in the groove 11 of this first profile 7. This operation can be carried out by pivoting the first profile 7 around of wing 3 of panel 1 already in place, or by sliding or sliding it vertically along wing 3.

Dans une deuxième étape, on manipule le nouveau panneau 1 de manière à venir engager librement l'une de ses deux ailes 3 dans la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7. Cette opération peut être effectuée par pivotement ou par glissement du nouveau panneau 1. Une fois les deux ailes 3 des deux panneaux engagées avec jeu dans la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7, le nouveau panneau 1 est en position verticale et on l'aligne sensiblement dans le prolongement du panneau 1 déjà en place, de manière à ce que les deux ailes 3 soient écartées l'une de l'autre dans la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7 pour permettre l'introduction du second profilé 9.In a second step, the new panel 1 is manipulated so as to freely engage one of its two wings 3 in the groove 11 of the first profile 7. This operation can be carried out by pivoting or by sliding the new panel 1. A once the two wings 3 of the two panels engaged with clearance in the groove 11 of the first profile 7, the new panel 1 is in the vertical position and it is aligned substantially in the extension of the panel 1 already in place, so that the two wings 3 are spaced from one another in the groove 11 of the first profile 7 to allow the introduction of the second profile 9.

Enfin, dans une dernière étape, on positionne le second profilé 9 verticalement suivant l'axe de la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7, et on l'introduit à force à l'intérieur de cette rainure 11 au moyen d'un outil, tel qu'un maillet par exemple, entre les deux ailes 3 des deux panneaux 1. De cette manière, les deux ailes 3 vont être bloquées en position à l'intérieur de la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7 par un effet de coincement, ce qui entraîne l'immobilisation du nouveau panneau 1 qui est ainsi fixé au panneau 1 déjà en place d'une part, et l'auto-alignement entre les deux panneaux 1 d'autre part.Finally, in a last step, the second profile 9 is positioned vertically along the axis of the groove 11 of the first profile 7, and it is forced into the interior of this groove 11 by means of a tool, such as than a mallet for example, between the two wings 3 of the two panels 1. In this way, the two wings 3 will be locked in position inside the groove 11 of the first profile 7 by a wedging effect, which leads to the immobilization of the new panel 1 which is thus fixed to the panel 1 already in place on the one hand, and the self-alignment between the two panels 1 on the other hand.

Un tel assemblage entre les deux panneaux 1 ne nécessite donc aucun moyen complémentaire de fixation entre les deux panneaux 1.Such an assembly between the two panels 1 therefore does not require any additional means of fixing between the two panels 1.

D'une manière générale, l'aile 3 de chaque panneau 1 forme un coude c de forme arrondie au niveau de la ligne de pliage.In general, the wing 3 of each panel 1 forms an elbow c of rounded shape at the level of the fold line.

Selon le mode d'assemblage illustré sur la figure 1, les coudes c des deux panneaux 1 assemblés sont en contact l'un avec l'autre sur toute la hauteur de la cloison. Cependant, lorsque l'enveloppe étanche ou bâche 18 est rapportée sur la face interne des panneaux 1, une fois terminé le montage de la cloison de la piscine, l'enveloppe 18 va venir épouser sous la pression de l'eau la forme des deux coudes c en créant un pli P entre deux panneaux 1 consécutifs.According to the method of assembly illustrated in Figure 1, the elbows c of the two panels 1 assembled are in contact with each other over the entire height of the partition. However, when the waterproof envelope or tarpaulin 18 is attached to the internal face of the panels 1, once the assembly of the partition of the swimming pool has been completed, the envelope 18 will come to marry under the pressure of water the shape of the two elbows c by creating a P fold between two consecutive panels 1.

Pour éviter la formation d'un tel pli, le second profilé 9 illustré sur la figure 4 est avantageusement conformé de manière à présenter une partie 9c qui fait saillie en dehors de la rainure 11 du premier profilé 7 pour venir épouser la forme des deux coudes c d'une part, et assurer une continuité de surface entre les deux panneaux 1 d'autre part. Autrement dit, les deux panneaux 1 sont légèrement écartés l'un de l'autre pour laisser subsister un espace e entre les deux ailes adjacentes 3, espace e qui est ensuite comblé par la partie 9c du second profilé 9.To avoid the formation of such a fold, the second profile 9 illustrated in FIG. 4 is advantageously shaped so as to have a part 9c which projects outside the groove 11 of the first profile 7 to conform to the shape of the two elbows c on the one hand, and ensuring surface continuity between the two panels 1 on the other hand. In other words, the two panels 1 are slightly separated from one another to leave a space e between the two adjacent wings 3, space e which is then filled by the part 9c of the second profile 9.

En outre, cette solution offre l'avantage d'immobiliser les panneaux 1 dans toutes les directions, notamment suivant des directions f parallèles aux ailes 3. En effet, une force appliquée selon ces directions f par le remblai de la piscine pourrait éventuellement provoquer un glissement des panneaux 1 en dehors des rainures 11 des premiers profilés 7.In addition, this solution offers the advantage of immobilizing the panels 1 in all directions, in particular along directions f parallel to the wings 3. In fact, a force applied in these directions f by the backfill of the swimming pool could possibly cause the panels 1 to slide outside the grooves 11 of the first profiles 7.

D'une manière générale, comme cela est illustré sur les figures 5 et 6, chaque aile 3 des panneaux 1 n'est pas nécessairement droite mais peut présenter une courbure double en forme de S. Cette solution permet notamment de réduire le volume du second profilé 9.Generally, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, each wing 3 of the panels 1 is not necessarily straight but may have a double S-shaped curvature. This solution makes it possible in particular to reduce the volume of the second profile 9.

Lorsqu'il est nécessaire de rigidifier la cloison de la piscine et la maintenir en position verticale, on peut rapporter des jambes de renfort 20 qui viennent se fixer sur le dos du premier profilé 7. A cet effet, on peut avantageusement prévoir une seconde rainure longitudinale 22 au dos du premier profilé 7, par exemple en queue d'aronde, le long de laquelle peut coulisser une extrémité de la jambe de renfort 20 avant d'être fixée en position par tout moyen de serrage approprié 23.When it is necessary to stiffen the partition of the swimming pool and keep it in an upright position, reinforcement legs 20 can be added which are fixed on the back of the first profile 7. For this purpose, it is advantageous to provide a second groove longitudinal 22 at the back of the first profile 7, for example in a dovetail, along which one end of the reinforcing leg 20 can slide before being fixed in position by any suitable tightening means 23.

Enfin, comme illustré sur la figure 6, on peut rapporter un profilé 25 en deux parties 25a et 25b autour du premier profilé 7, qui sont raccordées l'un à l'autre par un moyen de serrage 27 pour parfaire la rigidification de l'assemblage d'une part, et permettre la fixation d'un élément d'aménagement de la piscine d'autre part.Finally, as illustrated in FIG. 6, it is possible to attach a profile 25 in two parts 25a and 25b around the first profile 7, which are connected to each other by a clamping means 27 to perfect the stiffening of the assembly on the one hand, and allow the fixing of a development element of the pool on the other hand.

Les profilés 7 et 9 de chaque système d'assemblage peuvent être en acier ou en matière plastique, voire même en des matériaux différents qui sont adaptés à leurs fonctions respectives. A titre d'exemple, le profilé 7 pourrait être en acier ou en matière plastique très résistante, alors que le profilé 9 pourrait être en polyéthylène de faible résistance mécanique et très glissant.Profiles 7 and 9 of each assembly system can be made of steel or plastic, or even of different materials which are adapted to their respective functions. For example, the profile 7 could be made of steel or very resistant plastic, while the profile 9 could be of polyethylene of low mechanical resistance and very slippery.

Il est également possible d'envisager un profilé 7 constitué de plusieurs tronçons ayant des résistances différentes et adaptées aux pressions variables auxquelles sont soumises les cloisons des piscines.It is also possible to envisage a profile 7 made up of several sections having different resistances and adapted to the variable pressures to which the partitions of the swimming pools are subjected.

A titre d'exemple, le profilé 7 pourrait être prévu en deux tronçons inférieur et supérieur. Le tronçon inférieur qui est soumis à des pressions plus importantes exercées par la terre ou l'eau que le tronçon supérieur, pourrait être plus épais pour augmenter sa rigidité.For example, the profile 7 could be provided in two lower and upper sections. The lower section which is subjected to greater pressures exerted by the earth or water than the upper section, could be thicker to increase its rigidity.

En outre, le profilé 9 formant coin peut exercer sa fonction sans qu'il soit nécessaire qu'il vienne combler tout le volume creux délimité entre les deux ailes adjacentes de deux panneaux 1. Ce profilé 9 pourrait avoir une section circulaire.In addition, the profile 9 forming a corner can exercise its function without it being necessary for it to come to fill the entire hollow volume delimited between the two adjacent wings of two panels 1. This profile 9 could have a circular section.

Enfin, au sujet de l'angle de pliage a des ailes 3 d'un panneau 1, il est bien entendu qu'une aile 3 formée par des pliages successifs selon des angles inférieurs à 90°, est une variante entrant dans le cadre de l'invention.Finally, regarding the bending angle of the wings 3 of a panel 1, it is understood that a flange 3 formed by successive bendings at angles less than 90 °, is a variant within the scope of the invention.

Un second mode de réalisation du système d'assemblage 5 de deux panneaux consécutifs 1 est illustré sur les figures 8 à 10.A second embodiment of the assembly system 5 of two consecutive panels 1 is illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10.

Chaque aile 3 d'un panneau 1 est obtenue en réalisant un double pliage en forme de S. Autrement dit, chaque aile 3 présente un premier coude cl résultant d'un pliage suivant un angle +a et un second coude c2 résultant d'un pliage suivant un angle -a.Each wing 3 of a panel 1 is obtained by carrying out a double folding in the shape of an S. In other words, each wing 3 has a first bend cl resulting from a bending at an angle + a and a second bend c2 resulting from a folding at an angle -a .

Ainsi, chaque aile 3 présente une partie intermédiaire inclinée ou oblique 3a située entre les deux coudes cl et c2, et une partie d'extrémité 3b qui s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au plan du panneau 1.Thus, each wing 3 has an inclined or oblique intermediate part 3a situated between the two elbows cl and c2, and an end part 3b which extends substantially parallel to the plane of the panel 1.

Comme dans le mode de réalisation précédent, le système d'assemblage 5 comprend deux profilés respectivement externe 7 et interne 9. Cependant, le profilé interne 9 n'est plus engagé à force à l'intérieur du profilé externe 7 pour bloquer en position les deux ailes 3 de deux panneaux consécutifs 1.As in the previous embodiment, the assembly system 5 comprises two profiles, respectively external 7 and internal 9. However, the internal profile 9 is no longer forcibly engaged inside the external profile 7 to lock in position the two wings 3 of two consecutive panels 1.

En effet, la rigidification de l'assemblage est obtenue au moyen d'une pièce 30 qui vient s'emboîter à force sur la partie d'extrémité supérieure et/ou inférieure du profilé externe 7 et des deux panneaux 1, c'est-à-dire que cette pièce 30 ne s'étend pas sur toute la hauteur de la cloison.Indeed, the stiffening of the assembly is obtained by means of a part 30 which is forced to fit on the upper and / or lower end part of the external profile 7 and of the two panels 1, that is to say that is to say that this part 30 does not extend over the entire height of the partition.

Cette pièce 30 est un bloc de forme parallélépipédique rectangle dans lequel on distinguera (figure 9) une face supérieure 30a, une face inférieure 30b, deux faxes latérales 30c, une face verticale intérieure 30d (côté intérieur de la piscine) et une face verticale extérieure 30e (côté extérieur). Un espace central E est ménagé à l'intérieur de la pièce 30, espace E qui débouche à la face inférieure 30b et aux deux faces latérales 30c. Plus précisément, la partie centrale de cet espace E a un contour qui a une forme complémentaire à celle du contour externe du profilé externe 7, et débouche sur chaque face latérale 30c par une fente 32 dont la largeur correspond sensiblement à l'épaisseur des panneaux 1.This piece 30 is a block of rectangular parallelepiped shape in which we can distinguish (FIG. 9) an upper face 30a, a lower face 30b, two lateral fax machines 30c, an inner vertical face 30d (inside of the pool) and an outer vertical face. 30th (outside side). A central space E is formed inside the part 30, space E which opens to the lower face 30b and to the two lateral faces 30c. More specifically, the central part of this space E has a contour which has a shape complementary to that of the external contour of the external profile 7, and opens on each lateral face 30c by a slot 32 whose width corresponds substantially to the thickness of the panels 1.

Le profilé externe 7 a toujours une section droite en forme de C pour délimiter une rainure longitudinale 11 dans laquelle viennent se positionner avec jeu les deux ailes 3 de deux panneaux consécutifs 1.The external profile 7 always has a C-shaped cross section to define a longitudinal groove 11 in which the two wings 3 of two consecutive panels 1 are positioned with play.

Le profilé interne 9 s'étend également sur toute la longueur de la rainure 11 du profilé externe 7 et ses dimensions sont telles :

  • que les parties intermédiaires 3a des ailes 3 viennent sensiblement en contact avec les parois latérales 15 de la rainure 11 du profilé externe 7,
  • que les parties d'extrémité 3b des ailes 3 viennent sensiblement au contact du fond 13 de la rainure 11, mais sans venir au contact l'une de l'autre, et
  • que le profilé interne 9 vienne sensiblement au contact des parties intermédiaires 3a des deux ailes 3 en venant épouser la forme des coudes c1, mais en laissant un espace libre entre le profilé 9 et les parties d'extrémité 3b des ailes 3, c'est-à-dire que le profilé 9 ne vient pas combler tout l'espace central E de la pièce 30.
The internal profile 9 also extends over the entire length of the groove 11 of the external profile 7 and its dimensions are such:
  • that the intermediate parts 3a of the wings 3 come substantially into contact with the side walls 15 of the groove 11 of the external profile 7,
  • that the end portions 3b of the wings 3 come substantially into contact with the bottom 13 of the groove 11, but without coming into contact with one another, and
  • that the internal profile 9 comes substantially into contact with the intermediate parts 3a of the two wings 3 coming to conform to the shape of the elbows c1, but leaving a free space between the profile 9 and the end parts 3b of the wings 3, this is that is to say that the section 9 does not fill the entire central space E of the part 30.

Ensuite, pour assurer la rigidification entre les deux panneaux 1, on emboîte avec force la pièce 30 sur la partie supérieure du profilé externe 7 et sur les panneaux 1 de manière à supprimer tous les jeux à l'intérieur de la pièce 30. La rigidification de l'assemblage sur le reste de la hauteur du profilé 7, sera obtenue par l'action exercée par la pression de l'eau de la piscine. Bien entendu, on peut également prévoir une autre pièce 30 de rigidification à la partie inférieure du premier profilé 7.Then, to ensure the stiffening between the two panels 1, the part 30 is forcefully fitted onto the upper part of the external profile 7 and onto the panels 1 so as to eliminate any play inside the part 30. The stiffening of the assembly on the rest of the height of the section 7, will be obtained by the action exerted by the pressure of the pool water. Of course, another stiffening part 30 can also be provided at the lower part of the first profile 7.

Avantageusement, la pièce 30 de rigidification forme également une partie d'un bandeau B destiné à entourer la cloison de la piscine formé par l'ensemble des panneaux 1.Advantageously, the stiffening part 30 also forms part of a strip B intended to surround the partition of the swimming pool formed by all of the panels 1.

Plus précisément, le bandeau B est formé par les pièces de rigidification 30 situées au niveau de l'assemblage entre deux panneaux consécutifs 1, et par des pièces 40 juxtaposées qui viennent assurer la continuité du bandeau entre les pièces de rigidification 30.More specifically, the strip B is formed by the stiffening pieces 30 located at the level of the assembly between two consecutive panels 1, and by juxtaposed pieces 40 which provide the continuity of the strip between the stiffening parts 30.

Chaque pièce 40 du bandeau comporte seulement une fente 32 qui débouche à la face inférieure de la pièce 40 pour venir chevaucher avec friction un panneau 1.Each piece 40 of the strip only has a slot 32 which opens out on the underside of the piece 40 to frictionally overlap a panel 1.

En outre, la face verticale intérieure 30d des pièces 30 et 40 du bandeau B comporte une gorge 34 qui, une fois le bandeau B installé forme une rainure continue dans laquelle vient s'ancrer l'extrémité de la bâche 18 afin de retenir celle-ci. Une nervure ou bossage 34a fait saillie à l'intérieur de la gorge 34 pour faciliter l'ancrage de la bâche 18.In addition, the inner vertical face 30d of the parts 30 and 40 of the strip B has a groove 34 which, once the strip B installed, forms a continuous groove in which the end of the sheet 18 is anchored in order to retain it. this. A rib or boss 34a projects inside the groove 34 to facilitate the anchoring of the sheet 18.

Selon une variante de réalisation illustrée sur la figure 10, la partie supérieure du second profilé 9 ou profilé interne peut être intégrée à la pièce de rigidification 30.According to an alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10, the upper part of the second profile 9 or internal profile can be integrated into the stiffening part 30.

Enfin, selon un troisième mode de réalisation qui est une variante du second mode de réalisation, on peut supprimer les pièces de rigidification 30, car l'expérience montre que la rigidification au niveau de chaque système d'assemblage peut être obtenue simplement par l'action exercée par la pression de l'eau, une fois la piscine remplie. Une telle réalisation est notamment envisagée pour des piscines de forme globalement circulaire.Finally, according to a third embodiment which is a variant of the second embodiment, the stiffening parts 30 can be eliminated, since experience shows that stiffening at the level of each assembly system can be obtained simply by action exerted by water pressure, once the pool is filled. Such an embodiment is in particular envisaged for swimming pools of generally circular shape.

L'invention concerne également une cloison de piscine montée à partir des panneaux préfabriqués 1 et assemblés deux à deux à partir de l'un des systèmes d'assemblage 5 décrits précédemment.The invention also relates to a swimming pool partition mounted from the prefabricated panels 1 and assembled two by two from one of the assembly systems 5 described above.

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Système d'assemblage de panneaux préfabriqués pour la réalisation d'une cloison de retenue d'eau, en particulier une cloison de piscine, chaque panneau étant constitué par une plaque de tôle dont les deux bords opposés, qui définissent sensiblement la hauteur de la cloison, sont pliés d'un même côté du panneau pour former deux ailes, caractérisé en ce que l'assemblage entre deux panneaux consécutifs disposés verticalement l'un à côté de l'autre, est un assemblage par concordance de forme entre les deux ailes adjacentes (3) des deux panneaux (1) et deux profilés rectilignes (7, 9), un premier profilé (7) ayant une section droite en forme de C qui est destiné à venir coiffer les deux ailes adjacentes (3) des deux panneaux (1), un second profilé (9) qui est destiné à venir s'engager dans le premier profilé (7) et entre les deux ailes adjacentes (3) des deux panneaux (1), et des moyens de rigidification pour bloquer en position les deux ailes (3) entre les deux profilés (7, 9).System for assembling prefabricated panels for the production of a water retaining partition, in particular a swimming pool partition, each panel consisting of a sheet metal plate with two opposite edges, which substantially define the height of the partition , are folded on the same side of the panel to form two wings, characterized in that the assembly between two consecutive panels arranged vertically one next to the other, is an assembly by concordance of shape between the two adjacent wings (3) of the two panels (1) and two rectilinear sections (7, 9), a first section (7) having a C-shaped cross section which is intended to come over the two adjacent wings (3) of the two panels ( 1), a second profile (9) which is intended to engage in the first profile (7) and between the two adjacent wings (3) of the two panels (1), and stiffening means for locking in position the two wings (3) in between profiles (7, 9). Système d'assemblage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le premier profilé (7) délimite une rainure longitudinale (11) en forme de queue d'aronde et en ce que le second profilé (9) a une section droite de forme globalement trapézoïdale qui est complémentaire de la forme en queue d'aronde de la rainure (11) du premier profilé (7).Assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first profile (7) defines a longitudinal groove (11) in the form of a dovetail and in that the second profile (9) has a cross section of generally shaped trapezoidal which is complementary to the dovetail shape of the groove (11) of the first profile (7). Système d'assemblage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le second profilé (9) comporte une partie (9c) qui fait saillie en dehors de la rainure (11) du premier profilé (7), de manière à venir épouser la forme des deux coudes (c) de pliage des deux ailes (3) d'une part et venir en affleurement aligné avec les panneaux (1) d'autre part.Assembly system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second profile (9) has a part (9c) which projects outside the groove (11) of the first profile (7), so as to come to marry the shape of the two elbows (c) of folding of the two wings (3) on the one hand and coming into flush alignment with the panels (1) on the other hand. Système d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dos du premier profilé (7) présente également une deuxième rainure longitudinale (22) pour venir positionner de façon réglable une extrémité d'une jambe de force (20).Assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the back of the first profile (7) also has a second longitudinal groove (22) for adjusting the position of one end of a strut (20 ). Système d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque aile (3) d'un panneau (1) est obtenue en réalisant un double pliage en forme de S, ce double pliage délimitant un premier coude (c1) suivant un angle (+a), un second coude (c2) suivant un angle (-a), une partie intermédiaire oblique (3a) située entre les deux coudes (c1, c2) et une partie d'extrémité (3b) s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement au plan du panneau (1).Assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each wing (3) of a panel (1) is obtained by carrying out a double folding in the shape of an S, this double folding delimiting a first bend (c1 ) at an angle (+ a), a second bend (c2) at an angle (-a), an oblique intermediate part (3a) located between the two elbows (c1, c2) and an end part (3b) s 'extending substantially parallel to the plane of the panel (1). Système d'assemblage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le second profilé (9) épouse le premier coude (c1) des deux ailes (3) et reste à distance des parties d'extrémité (3b) des deux ailes (3).Assembly system according to claim 5, characterized in that the second profile (9) follows the first bend (c1) of the two wings (3) and remains at a distance from the end parts (3b) of the two wings (3) . Système d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de rigidification sont constitués par le second profilé (9) qui forme un coin engagé à force à l'intérieur du premier profilé (7).Assembly system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stiffening means consist of the second profile (9) which forms a wedge forcibly engaged inside the first profile (7). Système d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de rigidification sont constitués par une pièce (30) emboîtée à force sur la partie d'extrémité supérieure et/ou inférieure du premier profilé (7) et sur les deux panneaux consécutifs (1).Assembly system according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the stiffening means consist of a part (30) which is force-fitted onto the upper and / or lower end part of the first profile (7 ) and on the two consecutive panels (1). Système d'assemblage selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la pièce (30) est de forme sensiblement parallélépipédique rectangle avec une face supérieure (30a), une face inférieure (30b), deux faces latérales (30c), une face verticale intérieure (30d) côté intérieur de la piscine, et une face verticale extérieure (30e) côté extérieur de la piscine, en ce que la pièce (30) comprend un espace central interne creux (E) dont le contour a une forme complémentaire à celle du contour externe du premier profilé (7), et en ce que l'espace interne (E) débouche à la face inférieure de la pièce (30) d'une part, et aux deux faces latérales (30c) par une fente (32) dont la largeur est sensiblement égale à l'épaisseur des panneaux (1) d'autre part.Assembly system according to claim 8, characterized in that the part (30) is of substantially rectangular rectangular shape with an upper face (30a), a lower face (30b), two lateral faces (30c), an inner vertical face (30d) on the interior side of the pool, and an exterior vertical face (30e) on the exterior side of the pool, in that the part (30) comprises a hollow internal central space (E) whose contour has a shape complementary to that of the external contour of the first profile (7), and in that the internal space (E) opens on the underside of the part (30) on the one hand, and on the two lateral faces (30c) by a slot (32) whose width is substantially equal to the thickness of the panels (1) on the other hand. Système d'assemblage selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que chaque pièce (30) forme une partie d'un bandeau (B) qui entoure la cloison de la piscine.Assembly system according to claim 9, characterized in that each part (30) forms part of a strip (B) which surrounds the partition of the swimming pool. Système d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de rigidification sont constitués par l'eau de la piscine qui exerce une pression suffisante pour bloquer en position les deux ailes (3) entre les profilés (7, 9).Assembly system according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the stiffening means consist of the pool water which exerts sufficient pressure to lock the two wings (3) between the profiles in position. (7, 9). Cloison de piscine montée à partir de panneaux préfabriqués assemblés deux à deux au moyen d'un système d'assemblage tel que défini par l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.Pool partition mounted from prefabricated panels assembled two by two by means of an assembly system as defined by any one of the preceding claims.
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