EP0886021A1 - Device forming footsupport for stake or post - Google Patents

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EP0886021A1
EP0886021A1 EP98420102A EP98420102A EP0886021A1 EP 0886021 A1 EP0886021 A1 EP 0886021A1 EP 98420102 A EP98420102 A EP 98420102A EP 98420102 A EP98420102 A EP 98420102A EP 0886021 A1 EP0886021 A1 EP 0886021A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2238—Sockets or holders for poles or posts to be placed on the ground
    • E04H12/2246—Sockets or holders for poles or posts to be placed on the ground filled with water, sand or the like
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    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
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    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
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  • the invention relates to a device forming a foot for stake or mast, in particular for an arbor or sign.
  • the arbor or panel legs are generally formed by metal tubes or wooden masts of a diameter between 10 and 40 mm. These feet can be sunk into the ground to immobilize the structure they support. However, it is not always possible to press these feet in the ground, for example when the ground in question is a terrace, a paved road or a lawn that it should not be damaged.
  • plinths concrete which are intended to receive the lower end of the foot of the panel.
  • bases are heavy, so impractical to move, and do not allow to receive feet or masts that are not exactly vertical. But he happens, in the case of an arbor, but also for panels comprising several feet forming a structure in pyramid shape, that the stakes to be supported are inclined with respect to the vertical, so there is no device adapted to constitute the foot.
  • the stakes of devices such as arbors or billboards have diameters variables, even sections of variable, circular shape, oval or polygonal, which may prevent the use of certain known bases which are only compatible with stakes with circular section of a determined diameter.
  • arbor or panel stakes are sometimes fitted with a plate significantly wider than their diameter and intended to constitute their bearing surface on the ground. Such a plate prevents the insertion of these stakes into bases fitted with conventional holes for receiving stakes.
  • the tones often include a canvas which extends to the immediate vicinity of the lower end stake.
  • a canvas can be damaged during the insertion of the stake into a conventional concrete base.
  • the invention relates to a device forming foot for stake or mast, in particular for feet of arbor or panel, characterized in that it comprises two hollow envelopes of complementary shapes intended to be assembled by defining between them a well for receiving the lower end of said stake or mast, said envelopes being able to deform in their zone forming said well, so that the apparent diameter of said well is adapted the diameter of said stake or mast.
  • the well defined between the two envelopes are of variable dimensions, while the envelopes hollow can have a geometry giving the whole a satisfactory aesthetic appearance, each envelope being able to be easily transportable, possibly after being emptied of ballast material.
  • the invention makes it possible to accommodate without difficulty a stake equipped with a plate or a canvas extending to its lower end.
  • the well present, in horizontal section in its central area, an edge with cusps at which it is likely to deform. These cusps constitute preferred deformation zones of the well, this which allows the adaptation of its diameter to that of the mast.
  • the edge has, between two cusps, at least a curved part of support the stake or mast.
  • These curved parts have the function of decrease the apparent diameter of the well, allowing its adaptation to stakes or masts of various diameters.
  • the curved support part is formed by a stud formed on the wall from the well and oriented towards the interior thereof.
  • the well is diverging upwards and downwards from its zone central. This allows the well to receive a stake or mast inclined.
  • the divergent character of the well makes it possible to predict the jamming of the foot only in the central area of the well.
  • the device has a generally frustoconical shape, the part of larger diameter being intended to rest on the ground.
  • This aspect of the invention gives the device a good stability, especially if partially filled ballast material.
  • the device comprises means for assembling the two envelopes arranged on either side of the well. These assembly means allow the forces on both sides of the well to be absorbed transmitted by the stake or mast which would tend to spread the envelopes from each other.
  • the assembly means comprise at least one screw capable of cooperate with a thread formed by each envelope in the bulkhead of a blind hole arranged opposite an orifice of the other envelope intended to receive the rod of the screw.
  • the envelopes are identical and each provided with a filling of ballast material.
  • the fact that the envelopes are identical improves production costs of the device of the invention, because a single envelope reference must be created and generated for the manufacture of the device.
  • the presence of the filling orifice allows ballast these envelopes, possibly after their installation, so the stability of the whole device in is increased.
  • the envelopes are formed by blowing plastic. This makes it possible to obtain, at a relatively low cost, parts of satisfactory appearance and effectively filling the function sought.
  • the device 1 represented in FIG. 1 is intended for be mounted at the lower end of a stake 2 in the form of metal tube, such as a tent pole, constituting a foot of an arbor.
  • Device 1 includes two identical hollow envelopes 3 and 4, obtained by blowing a plastic material such as, in particular, polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • envelopes can also be made by injection molding of a thermoplastic material possibly including an ultrasonic welding line.
  • the envelopes 3 and 4 are each provided with a filling orifice, respectively referenced 3a and 4a, intended to be closed by a cover, respectively referenced 13 and 14.
  • the envelopes 3 and 4 may be partially or completely filled with a material ballasting, such as sand or water, through holes 3 a and 4 a .
  • the envelopes 3 and 4 can also be emptied through these orifices.
  • the casings 3 and 4 are intended to be assembled by means of screws 23 and 24 passing through an orifice 3b or 4b of the casing 3 or 4 corresponding and penetrating into a blind hole 3 c or 4 c from the other envelope.
  • the bulkhead of the blind holes 3 c and 4 c is shaped into threads 3 d or 4 d intended to cooperate with the screws 23 and 24.
  • the screws then have a captive character which is advantageous.
  • a well 25 is defined between the envelopes 3 and 4 for the reception of the stake 2.
  • the stake 2 is equipped with a plate 12 which forms its bearing surface on the ground S.
  • the plate 12 is substantially wider than well 25. It is received in a housing 44 provided in the lower part of the envelope 4.
  • a housing equivalent, not shown, is provided in envelope 3.
  • Envelopes 3 and 4 can be assembled around the stake 2, receiving plate 12 in their housings respective, without disassembly of the plate 12 relative to the stake 2.
  • Well 25 diverges upwards and downwards at from a central area 26 of smaller diameter, so that stake 2 could be tilted in well 25.
  • the well 25 comprises two studs 33 and 34, respectively formed on the envelopes 3 and 4 and oriented towards the interior of the well, that is to say in the direction of a generally vertical axis XX '.
  • the two studs 33 and 34 constitute curved support parts on the stake 2.
  • the apparent diameter of the well 25 is defined by the distance d normally separating the studs 33 and 34 and which is visible in FIG. 2.
  • the distance d is of the order of 20 mm.
  • the diameter of the stake 2 is substantially equal to the apparent diameter d of the well 25.
  • the edge of the well 25 has cusps 35, that is to say points in which this edge forms an edge capable of being deformed. Indeed, when a mast 2 'of larger diameter to the distance d is introduced into the well 25, the pads 33 and 34 are spaced outwardly from the well 25, so that the cusps 35 are pushed in the direction of the arrows F in FIG. 4. This deformation of the edge of the well 25 makes it possible to adapt the apparent diameter, that is to say the distance separating the studs 33 and 34 from the well 25, to the actual diameter of the 2 'mast.
  • this deformation is reversible, that is to say ceases when the stake 2 ', with a diameter greater than the distance d , is extracted from the well 25.
  • the studs 33 and 34 could be replaced by ribs generally vertical curves, formed over part of the height of well 25 and extending in the direction of axis XX ' to reduce the apparent diameter of the well.
  • These ribs could have, in horizontal section, a geometry similar to that of pads 33 and 34 in FIG. 2, or even a different geometry. Vertical lines of dots cusp would then be created in the connection area of these ribs with the rest of the surface of the well.

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The foot is made up of two matching hollow containers (3,4) which fit together on either side of the mast or post and form a well (25) between them, the two containers being able to deform in the well zone (35) to adapt to the diameter of the post or mast. The horizontal cross-section of the well is circular in shape with inward-facing projections (35) which deform to accommodate the post or mast. The whole foot made from the two linked containers is truncated conical in shape with its larger end resting on the ground and apertures with covers at its other end for filling with a ballasting material.

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L'invention a trait à un dispositif formant pied pour piquet ou mât, notamment pour un pied de tonnelle ou de panneau.The invention relates to a device forming a foot for stake or mast, in particular for an arbor or sign.

Les pieds de tonnelle ou de panneau sont généralement constitués par des tubes métalliques ou des mâts en bois d'un diamètre compris entre 10 et 40 mm. Ces pieds peuvent être enfoncés dans le sol pour immobiliser la structure qu'ils supportent. Cependant, il n'est pas toujours possible d'enfoncer ces pieds dans le sol, par exemple lorsque le sol en question est une terrasse, une route goudronnée ou un gazon qu'il convient de ne pas détériorer.The arbor or panel legs are generally formed by metal tubes or wooden masts of a diameter between 10 and 40 mm. These feet can be sunk into the ground to immobilize the structure they support. However, it is not always possible to press these feet in the ground, for example when the ground in question is a terrace, a paved road or a lawn that it should not be damaged.

Pour des panneaux, on a parfois recours à des socles en béton qui sont destinés à recevoir l'extrémité inférieure du pied du panneau. Cependant, de tels socles sont lourds, donc peu pratiques à déplacer, et ne permettent pas de recevoir des pieds ou mâts qui ne sont pas exactement verticaux. Or, il arrive, dans le cas de tonnelle, mais également pour des panneaux comprenant plusieurs pieds formant une structure en forme de pyramide, que les piquets à supporter soient inclinés par rapport à la verticale, de sorte qu'il n'existe pas de dispositif adapté pour en constituer le pied.For panels, we sometimes use plinths concrete which are intended to receive the lower end of the foot of the panel. However, such bases are heavy, so impractical to move, and do not allow to receive feet or masts that are not exactly vertical. But he happens, in the case of an arbor, but also for panels comprising several feet forming a structure in pyramid shape, that the stakes to be supported are inclined with respect to the vertical, so there is no device adapted to constitute the foot.

En outre, les piquets des dispositifs tels que les tonnelles ou les panneaux d'affichage ont des diamètres variables, voire des sections de forme variable, circulaire, ovale ou polygonale, ce qui peut empêcher l'utilisation de certains socles connus qui ne sont compatibles qu'avec des piquets à section circulaire d'un diamètre déterminé.In addition, the stakes of devices such as arbors or billboards have diameters variables, even sections of variable, circular shape, oval or polygonal, which may prevent the use of certain known bases which are only compatible with stakes with circular section of a determined diameter.

De plus, les piquets de tonnelle ou de panneau sont parfois équipés d'une platine sensiblement plus large que leur diamètre et destinée à constituer leur surface d'appui sur le sol. Une telle platine empêche l'insertion de ces piquets dans des socles munis d'orifices classiques de réception des piquets.In addition, the arbor or panel stakes are sometimes fitted with a plate significantly wider than their diameter and intended to constitute their bearing surface on the ground. Such a plate prevents the insertion of these stakes into bases fitted with conventional holes for receiving stakes.

Enfin, les tonelles comprennent souvent une toile qui s'étend jusqu'à proximité immédiate de l'extrémité inférieure du piquet. Une telle toile peut être endommagée lors de l'insertion du piquet dans un socle classique en béton.Finally, the tones often include a canvas which extends to the immediate vicinity of the lower end stake. Such a canvas can be damaged during the insertion of the stake into a conventional concrete base.

C'est à ces inconvénients qu'entend plus particulièrement remédier l'invention en proposant un dispositif formant pied pour piquet ou mât susceptible de s'adapter à des pieds de diamètres variés, éventuellement inclinés.It is to these disadvantages that we hear more particularly remedy the invention by proposing a device forming a foot for stake or mast capable of adapting to feet various diameters, possibly inclined.

Dans cet esprit, l'invention concerne un dispositif formant pied pour piquet ou mât, notamment pour pieds de tonnelle ou de panneau, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux enveloppes creuses de formes complémentaires destinées à être assemblées en définissant entre elles un puits de réception de l'extrémité inférieure dudit piquet ou mât, lesdites enveloppes étant aptes à se déformer dans leur zone formant ledit puits, de telle sorte que le diamètre apparent dudit puits est adapté au diamètre dudit piquet ou mât.In this spirit, the invention relates to a device forming foot for stake or mast, in particular for feet of arbor or panel, characterized in that it comprises two hollow envelopes of complementary shapes intended to be assembled by defining between them a well for receiving the lower end of said stake or mast, said envelopes being able to deform in their zone forming said well, so that the apparent diameter of said well is adapted the diameter of said stake or mast.

Grâce à l'invention, le puits défini entre les deux enveloppes est de dimensions variables, alors que les enveloppes creuses peuvent avoir une géométrie conférant à l'ensemble un aspect esthétique satisfaisant, chaque enveloppe pouvant être transportable aisément, éventuellement après avoir été vidée d'un matériau de lestage. L'invention permet d'accomoder sans difficulté un piquet équipé d'une platine ou d'une toile s'étendant jusqu'à son extrémité inférieure.Thanks to the invention, the well defined between the two envelopes are of variable dimensions, while the envelopes hollow can have a geometry giving the whole a satisfactory aesthetic appearance, each envelope being able to be easily transportable, possibly after being emptied of ballast material. The invention makes it possible to accommodate without difficulty a stake equipped with a plate or a canvas extending to its lower end.

Selon un premier aspect avantageux de l'invention, le puits présente, en section horizontale dans sa zone centrale, un bord avec des points de rebroussement au niveau desquels il est susceptible de se déformer. Ces points de rebroussement constituent des zones de déformations privilégiées du puits, ce qui permet l'adaptation de son diamètre à celui du mât.According to a first advantageous aspect of the invention, the well present, in horizontal section in its central area, an edge with cusps at which it is likely to deform. These cusps constitute preferred deformation zones of the well, this which allows the adaptation of its diameter to that of the mast.

On peut également prévoir que le bord présente, entre deux points de rebroussement, au moins une partie courbe d'appui sur le piquet ou le mât. Ces parties courbes ont pour fonction de diminuer le diamètre apparent du puits, ce qui permet son adaptation à des piquets ou mâts de diamètres variés.It can also be provided that the edge has, between two cusps, at least a curved part of support the stake or mast. These curved parts have the function of decrease the apparent diameter of the well, allowing its adaptation to stakes or masts of various diameters.

Dans ce cas, il est également possible de prévoir que la partie courbe d'appui est formée par un plot formé sur la paroi du puits et orienté vers l'intérieur de celui-ci.In this case, it is also possible to provide that the curved support part is formed by a stud formed on the wall from the well and oriented towards the interior thereof.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, le puits est divergent vers le haut et vers le bas à partir de sa zone centrale. Ceci permet au puits de recevoir un piquet ou mât incliné. Le caractère divergent du puits permet de prévoir le coincement du pied uniquement dans la zone centrale du puits.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the well is diverging upwards and downwards from its zone central. This allows the well to receive a stake or mast inclined. The divergent character of the well makes it possible to predict the jamming of the foot only in the central area of the well.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, le dispositif a une forme globalement tronconique, la partie de plus grand diamètre étant destinée à reposer sur le sol. Cet aspect de l'invention permet de conférer au dispositif une bonne stabilité, en particulier s'il est partiellement rempli d'un matériau de lestage.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the device has a generally frustoconical shape, the part of larger diameter being intended to rest on the ground. This aspect of the invention gives the device a good stability, especially if partially filled ballast material.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, le dispositif comprend des moyens d'assemblage des deux enveloppes disposées de part et d'autre du puits. Ces moyens d'assemblage permettent d'absorber, de part et d'autre du puits, les efforts transmis par le piquet ou mât qui auraient tendance à écarter les enveloppes l'une de l'autre.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the device comprises means for assembling the two envelopes arranged on either side of the well. These assembly means allow the forces on both sides of the well to be absorbed transmitted by the stake or mast which would tend to spread the envelopes from each other.

Dans ce cas, on peut avantageusement prévoir que les moyens d'assemblage comprennent au moins une vis apte à coopérer avec un filetage formé par chaque enveloppe dans la cloison d'un trou borgne disposé en regard d'un orifice de l'autre enveloppe destiné à recevoir la tige de la vis. Cet assemblage par vis et filetage présente l'avantage d'être réversible, de sorte que le pied peut être démonté en vue du transport séparé des deux enveloppes qui le constituent, alors que le desserrage des vis peut éventuellement permettre d'augmenter le diamètre apparent du puits.In this case, it can advantageously be provided that the assembly means comprise at least one screw capable of cooperate with a thread formed by each envelope in the bulkhead of a blind hole arranged opposite an orifice of the other envelope intended to receive the rod of the screw. This the advantage of being screw and thread assembly reversible, so that the stand can be removed for separate transport of the two envelopes which constitute it, then that loosening the screws may possibly allow increase the apparent diameter of the well.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, les enveloppes sont identiques et munies chacune d'un orifice de remplissage d'un matériau de lestage. Le fait que les enveloppes sont identiques permet d'améliorer les coûts de production du dispositif de l'invention, car une seule référence d'enveloppe doit être créée et générée pour la fabrication du dispositif. La présence de l'orifice de remplissage permet de lester ces enveloppes, éventuellement après leur mise en place, de sorte que la stabilité du dispositif dans son ensemble en est accrue.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the envelopes are identical and each provided with a filling of ballast material. The fact that the envelopes are identical improves production costs of the device of the invention, because a single envelope reference must be created and generated for the manufacture of the device. The presence of the filling orifice allows ballast these envelopes, possibly after their installation, so the stability of the whole device in is increased.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, les enveloppes sont formées par soufflage de matière plastique. Ceci permet d'obtenir, avec un coût relativement faible, des pièces d'aspect satisfaisant et remplissant efficacement la fonction recherchée. According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the envelopes are formed by blowing plastic. This makes it possible to obtain, at a relatively low cost, parts of satisfactory appearance and effectively filling the function sought.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaítront plus clairement à la lumière de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif formant pied pour piquet ou mât conforme à son principe, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif formant pied conforme à l'invention utilisé avec un piquet de tonnelle ;
  • la figure 2 est une coupe horizontale du dispositif de la figure 1 dans le plan des vis de fixation, lesdites vis étant représentées hors de leur logement ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en élévation de l'une des enveloppes constitutive du dispositif de la figure 1, vue du côté de l'autre enveloppe et
  • la figure 4 est une vue partielle analogue à la figure 2 lors de l'utilisation avec un mât de diamètre important.
The invention will be better understood and other advantages of it will appear more clearly in the light of the following description of an embodiment of a device forming a stand for a stake or mast in accordance with its principle, given only by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a foot device according to the invention used with an arbor stake;
  • Figure 2 is a horizontal section of the device of Figure 1 in the plane of the fixing screws, said screws being shown outside their housing;
  • FIG. 3 is an elevation view of one of the envelopes constituting the device of FIG. 1, seen from the side of the other envelope and
  • Figure 4 is a partial view similar to Figure 2 when used with a mast of large diameter.

Le dispositif 1 représenté à la figure 1 est destiné à être monté à l'extrémité inférieure d'un piquet 2 en forme de tube métallique, tel qu'un piquet du genre mât de tente, constituant un pied d'une tonnelle. Le dispositif 1 comprend deux enveloppes creuses identiques 3 et 4, obtenues par soufflage d'une matière plastique telle que, notamment, du polyéthylène ou polypropylène.The device 1 represented in FIG. 1 is intended for be mounted at the lower end of a stake 2 in the form of metal tube, such as a tent pole, constituting a foot of an arbor. Device 1 includes two identical hollow envelopes 3 and 4, obtained by blowing a plastic material such as, in particular, polyethylene or polypropylene.

Cependant, les enveloppes peuvent également être réalisées par moulage par injection d'une matière thermoplastique comportant, éventuellement, une ligne de soudure par ultrasons.However, envelopes can also be made by injection molding of a thermoplastic material possibly including an ultrasonic welding line.

Les enveloppes 3 et 4 sont chacune pourvue d'un orifice de remplissage, respectivement référencé 3a et 4a, destiné à être obturé par un couvercle, respectivement référencé 13 et 14. Les enveloppes 3 et 4 peuvent être partiellement ou complètement remplies d'un matériau de lestage, tel que du sable ou de l'eau, par les orifices 3a et 4a. Les enveloppes 3 et 4 peuvent également être vidées par ces orifices.The envelopes 3 and 4 are each provided with a filling orifice, respectively referenced 3a and 4a, intended to be closed by a cover, respectively referenced 13 and 14. The envelopes 3 and 4 may be partially or completely filled with a material ballasting, such as sand or water, through holes 3 a and 4 a . The envelopes 3 and 4 can also be emptied through these orifices.

Comme il apparaít plus particulièrement à la figure 2, les enveloppes 3 et 4 sont destinées à être assemblées au moyen de vis 23 et 24 traversant un orifice 3b ou 4b de l'enveloppe 3 ou 4 correspondante et pénétrant dans un trou borgne 3c ou 4c de l'autre enveloppe. La cloison des trous borgnes 3c et 4c est conformée en filetages 3d ou 4d prévus pour coopérer avec les vis 23 et 24.As shown more particularly in Figure 2, the casings 3 and 4 are intended to be assembled by means of screws 23 and 24 passing through an orifice 3b or 4b of the casing 3 or 4 corresponding and penetrating into a blind hole 3 c or 4 c from the other envelope. The bulkhead of the blind holes 3 c and 4 c is shaped into threads 3 d or 4 d intended to cooperate with the screws 23 and 24.

Selon un aspect avantageux mais non obligatoire de l'invention, on peut prévoir que le diamètre des orifices 3b et 4b d'une part, et celui des tiges des vis 23 et 24 d'autre part, sont prévus pour qu'une fois mises en place en force dans les orifices, les vis ne puissent plus en être extraites. Les vis ont alors un caractère imperdable qui est avantageux.According to an advantageous but not compulsory aspect of the invention, provision may be made for the diameter of the orifices 3b and 4b on the one hand, and that of the rods of the screws 23 and 24 on the other part, are provided so that once put into force in the holes, the screws can no longer be removed. The screws then have a captive character which is advantageous.

Lorsque les vis 23 et 24 sont serrées dans les trous borgnes 3c et 4c, leurs têtes 23a et 24a sont reçues dans des logements 3e et 4e, en forme de tronc de cône, définis par les enveloppes 3 et 4. Les têtes 23a et 24a ne dépassent ainsi pas de la surface externe des enveloppes 3 et 4, ce qui améliore l'esthétique et la sécurité de l'ensemble.When the screws 23 and 24 are tightened in the blind holes 3 c and 4 c , their heads 23 a and 24 a are received in housings 3 e and 4 e , in the form of a truncated cone, defined by the envelopes 3 and 4 The heads 23 a and 24 a thus do not protrude from the external surface of the envelopes 3 and 4, which improves the appearance and the security of the assembly.

Un puits 25 est défini entre les enveloppes 3 et 4 pour la réception du piquet 2. Comme il apparaít plus clairement à la figure 3, le piquet 2 est équipé d'une platine 12 qui forme sa surface d'appui sur le sol S. La platine 12 est sensiblement plus large que le puits 25. Elle est reçue dans un logement 44 prévu dans la partie inférieure de l'enveloppe 4. Un logement équivalent, non représenté, est prévu dans l'enveloppe 3.A well 25 is defined between the envelopes 3 and 4 for the reception of the stake 2. As it appears more clearly at the Figure 3, the stake 2 is equipped with a plate 12 which forms its bearing surface on the ground S. The plate 12 is substantially wider than well 25. It is received in a housing 44 provided in the lower part of the envelope 4. A housing equivalent, not shown, is provided in envelope 3.

Les enveloppes 3 et 4 peuvent être assemblées autour du piquet 2, en recevant la platine 12 dans leurs logements respectifs, sans démontage de la platine 12 par rapport au piquet 2.Envelopes 3 and 4 can be assembled around the stake 2, receiving plate 12 in their housings respective, without disassembly of the plate 12 relative to the stake 2.

Le puits 25 est divergent vers le haut et vers le bas à partir d'une zone centrale 26 de diamètre plus réduit, de sorte que le piquet 2 pourrait être incliné dans le puits 25.Well 25 diverges upwards and downwards at from a central area 26 of smaller diameter, so that stake 2 could be tilted in well 25.

Dans cette zone centrale, le puits 25 comprend deux plots 33 et 34, respectivement formés sur les enveloppes 3 et 4 et orientés vers l'intérieur du puits, c'est-à-dire en direction d'un axe globalement vertical XX'. Les deux plots 33 et 34 constituent des parties courbes d'appui sur le piquet 2. Le diamètre apparent du puits 25 est défini par la distance d séparant normalement les plots 33 et 34 et qui est visible à la figure 2. La distance d est de l'ordre de 20 mm. Dans l'exemple représenté à la figure 2, le diamètre du piquet 2 est sensiblement égal au diamètre apparent d du puits 25.In this central zone, the well 25 comprises two studs 33 and 34, respectively formed on the envelopes 3 and 4 and oriented towards the interior of the well, that is to say in the direction of a generally vertical axis XX '. The two studs 33 and 34 constitute curved support parts on the stake 2. The apparent diameter of the well 25 is defined by the distance d normally separating the studs 33 and 34 and which is visible in FIG. 2. The distance d is of the order of 20 mm. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the diameter of the stake 2 is substantially equal to the apparent diameter d of the well 25.

Le bord du puits 25 présente des points de rebroussement 35, c'est-à-dire des points dans lesquels ce bord forme une arête susceptible de se déformer. En effet, lorsque un mât 2' de diamètre supérieur d' à la distance d est introduit dans le puits 25, les plots 33 et 34 sont écartés vers l'extérieur du puits 25, de sorte que les points de rebroussement 35 sont repoussés dans le sens des flèches F à la figure 4. Cette déformation du bord du puits 25 permet d'adapter le diamètre apparent, c'est-à-dire la distance séparant les plots 33 et 34 du puits 25, au diamètre réel d' du mât 2'.The edge of the well 25 has cusps 35, that is to say points in which this edge forms an edge capable of being deformed. Indeed, when a mast 2 'of larger diameter to the distance d is introduced into the well 25, the pads 33 and 34 are spaced outwardly from the well 25, so that the cusps 35 are pushed in the direction of the arrows F in FIG. 4. This deformation of the edge of the well 25 makes it possible to adapt the apparent diameter, that is to say the distance separating the studs 33 and 34 from the well 25, to the actual diameter of the 2 'mast.

Compte tenu du matériau utilisé pour la réalisation des enveloppes 3 et 4, cette déformation est réversible, c'est-à-dire cesse lorsque le piquet 2', d'un diamètre supérieur à la distance d, est extrait du puits 25.Taking into account the material used for the production of the envelopes 3 and 4, this deformation is reversible, that is to say ceases when the stake 2 ', with a diameter greater than the distance d , is extracted from the well 25.

Selon une variante non représentée de l'invention, les plots 33 et 34 pourraient être remplacés par des nervures courbes globalement verticales, ménagées sur une partie de la hauteur du puits 25 et s'étendant en direction de l'axe XX' pour réduire le diamètre apparent du puits. Ces nervures pourraient avoir, en section horizontale, une géométrie similaire à celle des plots 33 et 34 à la figure 2, voire une géométrie différente. Des lignes verticales de points de rebroussement seraient alors créées dans la zone de raccordement de ces nervures avec le reste de la surface du puits.According to a variant not shown of the invention, the studs 33 and 34 could be replaced by ribs generally vertical curves, formed over part of the height of well 25 and extending in the direction of axis XX ' to reduce the apparent diameter of the well. These ribs could have, in horizontal section, a geometry similar to that of pads 33 and 34 in FIG. 2, or even a different geometry. Vertical lines of dots cusp would then be created in the connection area of these ribs with the rest of the surface of the well.

On note également qu'il est possible de faire évoluer le diamètre apparent du puits 25 en jouant sur le serrage des vis 23 et 24 dans les trous borgnes 3c et 4c. En effet, si les vis 23 et 24 ne sont que partiellement serrées, les enveloppes 3 et 4 peuvent être légèrement écartées l'une de l'autre, ce qui permet d'augmenter le diamètre apparent du puits 25. Cependant, cette solution n'est envisagée que lorsque la déformation du puits 25 selon les flèches F à la figure 4 n'est pas suffisante pour accommoder le piquet 2, car le desserrage des vis 23 et 24 peut fragiliser le dispositif formé des enveloppes 3 et 4.We also note that it is possible to change the apparent diameter of the well 25 by varying the tightening of the screws 23 and 24 in the blind holes 3 c and 4 c . In fact, if the screws 23 and 24 are only partially tightened, the envelopes 3 and 4 can be slightly spaced from one another, which makes it possible to increase the apparent diameter of the well 25. However, this solution does not It is envisaged that when the deformation of the well 25 according to the arrows F in FIG. 4 is not sufficient to accommodate the stake 2, because the loosening of the screws 23 and 24 can weaken the device formed by the envelopes 3 and 4.

Dans le cas où le piquet 2 ou le mât 2' est solidaire d'une toile qui s'étend jusqu'à son extrémité inférieure, notamment jusqu'à la platine 12, cette toile peut être reçue entre les enveloppes 3 et 4, y compris à l'extérieur du puits 25. En effet, la toile peut facilement être prise "en sandwich" entre les surfaces en regard des enveloppes 3 et 4 sans risque de détérioration.In the case where the stake 2 or the mast 2 'is secured a canvas that extends to its lower end, especially up to plate 12, this fabric can be received between envelopes 3 and 4, including outside the well 25. Indeed, the canvas can easily be taken "in sandwich" between the facing surfaces of envelopes 3 and 4 without risk deterioration.

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Dispositif (1) formant pied pour piquet (2) ou mât (2'), notamment pour pied de tonnelle ou de panneau, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux enveloppes creuses (3, 4), de formes complémentaires, destinées à être assemblées en définissant entre elles un puits (25) de réception de l'extrémité inférieure dudit piquet ou mât, lesdites enveloppes étant aptes à se déformer dans leur zone (35) formant ledit puits, de telle sorte que le diamètre apparent (d) dudit puits est adapté au diamètre (d') dudit piquet ou mât.Device (1) forming a base for a stake (2) or a mast (2 '), in particular for an arbor or panel base, characterized in that it comprises two hollow envelopes (3, 4), of complementary shapes, intended to be assembled by defining between them a well (25) for receiving the lower end of said stake or mast, said envelopes being able to deform in their zone (35) forming said well, so that the apparent diameter ( d ) of said well is adapted to the diameter ( d ') of said stake or mast. Dispositif formant pied selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit puits (25) présente, en section horizontale dans sa zone centrale (26), un bord avec des points de rebroussement (35) au niveau desquels il est susceptible de se déformer.Foot device according to claim 1, characterized in that said well (25) has, in section horizontal in its central area (26), an edge with dots cusp (35) at which it is likely to deform. Dispositif formant pied selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit bord présente, entre deux points de rebroussement (35), au moins une partie courbe (33, 34) d'appui sur ledit piquet (2) ou mât (2').Foot device according to claim 2, characterized in that said edge has, between two points of cusp (35), at least one curved part (33, 34) of support on said stake (2) or mast (2 '). Dispositif formant pied selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie courbe d'appui est formée par un plot (33, 34) formé sur la paroi dudit puits (25) et orienté vers l'intérieur dudit puits.Foot device according to claim 3, characterized in that said curved support part is formed by a stud (33, 34) formed on the wall of said well (25) and oriented towards the interior of said well. Dispositif formant pied selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit puits (25) est divergent, vers le haut et vers le bas, à partir de sa zone centrale (26).Foot device according to one of the claims previous, characterized in that said well (25) is diverge, up and down, from its area central (26). Dispositif formant pied selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif (1) a une forme globalement tronconique, la partie de plus grand diamètre étant destinée à reposer sur le sol.Foot device according to one of the claims above, characterized in that said device (1) has a overall frustoconical shape, the part of larger diameter being intended to rest on the ground. Dispositif formant pied selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (3c, 4c, 23, 24) d'assemblage desdites deux enveloppes (3, 4) disposés de part et d'autre dudit puits (25).Foot device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means (3 c , 4 c , 23, 24) for assembling said two envelopes (3, 4) arranged on either side of said well (25). Dispositif formant pied selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'assemblage comprennent au moins une vis (23, 24) apte à coopérer avec un filetage (3d, 4d) formé par chaque enveloppe dans la cloison d'un trou borgne (3c, 4c) disposé au regard d'un orifice (3b, 4b) de l'autre enveloppe destiné à recevoir la tige de ladite vis.Foot device according to claim 7, characterized in that said assembly means comprise at least one screw (23, 24) capable of cooperating with a thread (3 d , 4 d ) formed by each envelope in the partition of a blind hole (3 c , 4 c ) disposed opposite an orifice (3 b , 4 b ) of the other envelope intended to receive the rod of said screw. Dispositif formant pied selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdites enveloppes (3, 4) sont identiques et munies, chacune, d'un orifice de remplissage (3a, 4a) avec un matériau de lestage.Foot device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said envelopes (3, 4) are identical and each provided with a filling orifice (3 a , 4 a ) with a ballasting material. Dispositif formant pied selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdites enveloppes (3, 4) sont formées par soufflage de matière plastique.Foot device according to one of the claims previous, characterized in that said envelopes (3, 4) are formed by blowing plastic.
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