EP0889180A1 - Connecting device for tent arches - Google Patents

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EP0889180A1
EP0889180A1 EP98420112A EP98420112A EP0889180A1 EP 0889180 A1 EP0889180 A1 EP 0889180A1 EP 98420112 A EP98420112 A EP 98420112A EP 98420112 A EP98420112 A EP 98420112A EP 0889180 A1 EP0889180 A1 EP 0889180A1
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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
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/34—Supporting means, e.g. frames
    • E04H15/44—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type
    • E04H15/48—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type foldable, i.e. having pivoted or hinged means
    • 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
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/34—Supporting means, e.g. frames
    • E04H15/36—Supporting means, e.g. frames arch-shaped type
    • E04H15/40—Supporting means, e.g. frames arch-shaped type flexible
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32254—Lockable at fixed position
    • Y10T403/32262—At selected angle
    • Y10T403/32319—At selected angle including pivot stud
    • Y10T403/32401—Locked by nesting parts
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32606—Pivoted
    • Y10T403/32861—T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc.
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32606—Pivoted
    • Y10T403/32861—T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc.
    • Y10T403/32868—Floating pin

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  • the invention relates to the technical sector of tent poles and in particular dome tents with built-in poles.
  • the aim sought after according to the request was to design a new connection of the hoop segments between them which can combine the characteristics and advantages of each of the known techniques while allowing assembly fast.
  • Another object sought after according to the invention was to provide a connector device allowing rapid assembly of the pole segments in tents camping made of a polyamide or polyester or cotton canvas stretched over semi-circular arches allowing rapid and immediate tensioning of the tent during assembly and allowing, during disassembly, a gathering of hoop segments without risk of loss.
  • the poles are referenced as a whole by (1) and are made in all material, glass fibers or aluminum or others, and have the function of ensuring the tensioning and development of a tent (2) in the form of an igloo or tunnel by example.
  • These arches (1) comprise a plurality of segments (la) capable to mate with each other using a connector device referenced as a whole by (3), while allowing angular orientation radial of the upper segment with respect to the lower segment.
  • This connector device (3) is produced according to the invention with two components (4 - 5) which are likely to mate one inside the other allowing a positioning of said components either in a vertical plane or in extension corresponding to the mounting and tensioning of the arch segments, either by being tilted corresponding to a folding position of said segments, one (5) of components receiving a means (6) free in rotation allowing to adapt the angular orientations of said segments with respect to each other.
  • Said components (4 - 5) are coupled in a configuration and connection in form of toggle allowing the aforementioned functions.
  • These two components are preferably made of injection molded plastic.
  • These components are arranged with particular shapes allowing respectively the assembly of the ends of the segments of arcs to be joined, their articulation and their locking in position.
  • a first component (4) has, in its middle part, a disc shape (4a) with, on one side, a tubular part (4b), hollow internally, susceptible to receive the end (lal) of the upper segment (la).
  • this component (4) has a very long arm (4c) disposed axially in the plane longitudinal median of the component, and arranged at its free end (4cl) with two fingers (4d) projecting perpendicular to the plane of said arm. These fingers (4d) have a cylindrical conformation for example.
  • At the base of said arm are provided two other fingers (4th) of similar shape which have the function of ensuring a locking in position on the other component (5).
  • These projecting fingers (4th) are slightly offset from the central disc with a support platform (4f) at oblique sections.
  • the lower part of the arm has the shape of a boat keel (4g) avoiding blockage of the two components during unfolding.
  • the second component (5) of the connector device is arranged and profiled for allow, on the one hand, the insertion and locking of the first component (4) and the articulation of the latter and, on the other hand, to allow positioning and the insertion of a pivot sleeve (6) capable of constituting the receiving base from the end (1a2) of the segment (1a) consecutive of the arch.
  • the component (5) comprises a disc-shaped base (5a) extended on one side by a profiled form forming a yoke (5b) with two flanges (5b1) defining between them an interval (5c) for positioning and penetration of the arm (4c) of the first component (4).
  • the orientation of said flanges is established in a V-shaped configuration, said flanges having a light internally oblong (5i) following the same profile as said flanges and thus defining the travel movement of the arm (4c) of the first component.
  • the base (5d) of the yoke part is located in the longitudinal axial extension of said component or at an angle of 2 to 5 ° of said component ( Figures 3 and 5) followed by a oblique orientation at an angle which can be of the order of 40 to 60 approximately degrees relative to the longitudinal median axis of the component (5).
  • it is shaped in the extension of the base a form complementary (5th) forming a housing capable of receiving the fingers (4th) established on the first component.
  • This form (5th) in housing is established by different ways and for example with a collar (5f) allowing a fixing clipping of the first component.
  • the exit from the accommodation (5th) is established with oblique sections capable of constituting support surfaces of the forms with sides corresponding and complementary obliques established on the other component.
  • Said lights (5i) allow the passage and movement of the fingers (4d) established at the end of the aforementioned arm (4c), so as to cause the first component.
  • the second component (5) is arranged with forms in tongues (5g) of extension after a boss (5h) or similar which protrudes from the middle disc.
  • the boss and its tabs are likely to engage in a sleeve or pivot (6).
  • This pivot (6) has internally a collar (6a) with an internal grooving (6b) allowing the positioning and fixing the finger ends (5g1) of said tabs.
  • Said flange (6a) is set back from an internal bore (6c) which comes over the boss part (5h) of the second component, thus allowing the rotation of said pivot sleeve (6) relative to the second component (5).
  • said pivot sleeve has, opposite the first bore, another inner chamber (6d) capable of receiving the end (1a1) of the segment (1a) of the roll bar.
  • Projecting stop means (6th) are established in said second chamber with which the end of the segment abuts.
  • the device connector is implemented as follows:
  • the first component (4) is introduced by its arm (4c) and its fingers (4d) front in the gap formed between the flanges of the second component (5) so as to be able to slide through the aforementioned lights.
  • the configuration of the yoke flanges is such as to constitute a knee pad.
  • the second component (5) receives the pivot sleeve (6) which is held in turn by clipping the tabs (5g) in said pivot sleeve.
  • the lower arch segment is then positioned in said pivot sleeve and thus a fixed structure is obtained allowing the realization of the desired arch.
  • Several connector devices of the aforementioned type can thus be arranged for the constitution of the arch while respecting the volumetric dimensions of the tent.
  • the operator need only provide for the unlocking of the first component of the first segment, so as to rotate the second component in the manner of a kneepad to allow a juxtaposition in parallel and joined hoop segments as shown for example in the figure 6.
  • FIGS. 8 to 13 relating to another variant.
  • the flat (s) (9c-10c) are intended to increase the torsional strength of the arch, and therefore, cause automatic positioning of the connectors in a vertical plane. They are established parallel to the fictitious axis of flexion of the segments.
  • the male element (9) has the opposite of the cylindrical surface (9b) and beyond a central flange (9d), a stepped seat (9e) whose lower end receives at two diametrically opposite points pawns (9f) which, in relation to oriented guide lights (10d) established on the wings of a yoke (10e), constitute the toggle joint allowing a 180 ° pivoting of the two elements between them, between an aligned position (figure 11) for the pitching the tent with the segments, and a folded down position ( Figure 9) for storage in a small footprint, without disassembly.
  • the stepped seat (9e) has a semi-circular section profile (9e1) on the bottom side (10e1) of the yoke (10th) of the same profile and a flat profile (9e2) on the opposite side to engage by its stepped end (9e3) in a recess (10f) formed by the bottom (10e1) of the yoke and a tongue (10g) opposite, this in order to increase guidance and therefore rigidity.
  • the element male (9) immediately below the middle flange (9d) two projections profiled and opposite (9g), advantageously trapezoidal intended for cooperate, during assembly, with two recesses of complementary shape (10h) established on the internal walls of the screed (10th).
  • the locking in position is advantageously obtained at the end of the stroke by arrangement of the lower part of the lights (10d) in the form of at least a projection (10d1) allowing the passage of the articulation pins (9f) then their restraint at the bottom of the lights.
  • the connector device offers other advantages. Considering the segments pre-positioned poles in the tent lining, automatic nesting different segments in the aforementioned connector device allows, with a appropriate tension, straightening the tent. The removal of tension on the hoop segments causes the automatic unstacking of said segments in the lining thus allowing the global and fast folding of the tent in avoiding the manual operation of dismantling the tubes.

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Abstract

The connector has two components (4,5) which fit one into the other forming a knee joint which can be opened out to erect the tent and be folded down. The male component (4) has disc shaped section (4a) with a tubular section (4b) which fits into the end of the upper segment (1a). At the other end it has a long arm (4c) with two extending fingers (4d) which fit into the second component. There are two other fingers (4e) close to the disc which lock the male component in position. The female component (5) has a disc section (5a) and a device which allows it to be fixed to a sleeve (6) which takes the end of the lower segment. It has a V-shaped section with an inner oblong groove forming a V to guide the fingers of the male component.

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L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des arceaux de tente et en particulier les tentes formant dôme avec arceaux incorporés.The invention relates to the technical sector of tent poles and in particular dome tents with built-in poles.

Il est connu de réaliser des arceaux sous forme de segments creux intérieurement et s'emboítant les uns dans les autres par leur extrémité. Pour permettre une liaison entre les segments et faciliter leur stockage, il est d'usage courant d'insérer à l'intérieur des segments près de leurs extrémités, un moyen élastique d'assemblage et de rappel du type ressort dont une extrémité est fixée à l'un des segments et l'autre au segment adjacent. De par l'élasticité du moyen de rappel, on peut très facilement définir les segments constitutifs de l'arceau, c'est-à-dire les rabattre les uns contre les autres en vue d'un stockage ou insertion dans un sac de rangement. Ce montage simple présente néanmoins des inconvénients qui sont inhérents à la nature des matériaux constituant les segments d'arceaux. Ceux-ci sont soit en fibre de verre, soit en aluminium.It is known to produce arches in the form of hollow segments internally and fitting into each other by their ends. To allow a link between the segments and facilitate their storage, it is common practice to insert inside the segments near their ends, elastic means assembly and return type spring, one end of which is fixed to one of the segments and the other to the adjacent segment. Due to the elasticity of the return means, we can very easily define the constituent segments of the arch, that is to say fold them against each other for storage or insertion in a bag storage. This simple assembly nevertheless has drawbacks which are inherent in the nature of the materials constituting the arch segments. These are either fiberglass or aluminum.

Si l'arceau réalisé en fibre de verre offre certains avantages notamment un prix de fabrication très compétitif, il présente certains inconvénients liés tout d'abord à la fragilité de chacun de ces segments car le trou intérieur crée une amorce de rupture et les sollicitations et efforts sont importants. Il est par ailleurs nécessaire d'utiliser des connecteurs métalliques desdits segments entraínant des coûts d'assemblage élevés.If the arch made of fiberglass offers certain advantages including a price of very competitive manufacturing, it has certain drawbacks linked first of all to the fragility of each of these segments because the inner hole creates a primer rupture and the stresses and efforts are important. It is also necessary to use metal connectors of said segments resulting in costs high assembly.

Pour les arceaux en aluminium, leurs avantages sont leur légèreté, leur finition, et leur bon glissement dans la gaine du tissu de la toile de tente, car aucune surépaisseur ou jonction n'apparaít. Le montage est par ailleurs rapide. L'inconvénient majeur reste essentiellement son prix de revient.For aluminum poles, their advantages are their lightness, their finish, and their good sliding in the sheath of the fabric of the tent canvas, because no allowance or junction does not appear. The assembly is also quick. The major drawback remains essentially its cost price.

Le but recherché selon la demande était de concevoir un nouveau dispositif de connection des segments d'arceaux entre eux pouvant allier les caractéristiques et avantages de chacune des techniques connues tout en permettant un assemblage rapide.The aim sought after according to the request was to design a new connection of the hoop segments between them which can combine the characteristics and advantages of each of the known techniques while allowing assembly fast.

Un autre but recherché selon l'invention était de réaliser un dispositif connecteur permettant un assemblage rapide des segments d'arceaux dans des tentes de camping constituées d'une toile en polyamide ou polyester ou coton tendu sur des arceaux semi-circulaires permettant une mise en tension rapide et immédiate de la tente lors du montage et permettant, lors du démontage, un rassemblement des segments d'arceaux sans risque de perte.Another object sought after according to the invention was to provide a connector device allowing rapid assembly of the pole segments in tents camping made of a polyamide or polyester or cotton canvas stretched over semi-circular arches allowing rapid and immediate tensioning of the tent during assembly and allowing, during disassembly, a gathering of hoop segments without risk of loss.

Selon une première caractéristique, le dispositif connecteur est remarquable en ce qu'il comprend deux composants qui sont suceptibles de s'accoupler l'un dans l'autre dans une configuration et liaison en forme de genouillère permettant un positionnement desdits composants soit dans un plan vertical ou en prolongement correspondant au montage et mise en tension des segments d'arceaux, soit en étant basculés correspondant à une position de pliage desdits segments,

  • et en ce que le composant mâle présente de part et d'autre de sa partie médiane une partie recevant l'extrémité du segment supérieur et à l'opposé un bras de grande longueur agencé avec des moyens permettant son articulation sur le second composant et son verrouillage en position,
  • et en ce que le composant femelle présente de part et d'autre d'une partie médiane d'un côté des moyens permettant la fixation d'un segment inférieur et de l'autre une forme en chape présentant une configuration en V avec intérieurement une lumière oblongue ayant une configuration en V et autorisant le positionnement, la course en déplacement du bras du premier composant et son pivotement.
    • According to a first characteristic, the connector device is remarkable in that it comprises two components which are capable of coupling one into the other in a configuration and link in the form of a toggle joint allowing positioning of said components either in a plane vertical or in extension corresponding to the mounting and tensioning of the arc segments, either by being tilted corresponding to a folding position of said segments,
  • and in that the male component has on either side of its median part a part receiving the end of the upper segment and, on the other hand, a very long arm arranged with means allowing its articulation on the second component and its locking in position,
  • and in that the female component has on either side of a median part on one side of the means allowing the fixing of a lower segment and on the other a screed shape having a V configuration with internally a oblong light having a V-shaped configuration and allowing positioning, the displacement travel of the arm of the first component and its pivoting.

    • Ces caractéristiques et d'autres encore ressortiront bien de la suite de la description. These characteristics and others will become clear from the rest of the description.

    Pour fixer l'objet de l'invention illustré d'une manière non limitative aux figures des dessins où :

    • La figure 1 est une vue à caractère schématique illustrant une tente dôme incluant des arceaux selon l'invention, avec leur dispositif de connection.
    • La figure 2 est une vue à grande échelle avant montage illustrant le dispositif connecteur dans une première variante de réalisation.
    • La figure 3 est une vue en plan illustrant le dispositif connecteur après montage dans une position d'assemblage.
    • La figure 4 est une vue montrant le désengagement d'un segment pour le démontage de l'arceau après basculement.
    • La figure 5 est une vue des segments repliés.
    • La figure 6 est une vue en variante de la réalisation selon la figure 5 en position avant montage.
    • La figure 7 est une vue selon la figure 6 en position après montage..
    • La figure 8 est une vue à grande échelle en perspective illustrant séparément les deux éléments du dispositif connecteur selon l'invention, dans une variante de réalisation.
    • La figure 9 est une vue de face illustrant les deux éléments du connecteur en position désaccouplée de stockage.
    • La figure 10 est une vue de face illustrant les deux éléments du connecteur en cours de positionnement.
    • La figure 11 est une vue de face en coupe partielle illustrant les deux éléments du connecteur en position de montage et de verrouillage.
    • La figure 12 est une vue en coupe considérée suivant la ligne 12-12 de la figure 11, montrant le guidage en verrouillage des deux éléments.
    • La figure 13 est une vue en coupe considérée suivant la ligne 13-13 de la figure 12, illustrant le profil particulier en section des segments et de leur logement dans les éléments du connecteur.
    To fix the subject of the invention illustrated in a nonlimiting manner in the figures of the drawings where:
    • Figure 1 is a schematic view illustrating a dome tent including poles according to the invention, with their connection device.
    • Figure 2 is a large-scale view before mounting illustrating the connector device in a first embodiment.
    • Figure 3 is a plan view illustrating the connector device after mounting in an assembly position.
    • Figure 4 is a view showing the disengagement of a segment for disassembly of the arch after tilting.
    • Figure 5 is a view of the folded segments.
    • Figure 6 is an alternative view of the embodiment according to Figure 5 in the position before mounting.
    • Figure 7 is a view according to Figure 6 in position after mounting.
    • FIG. 8 is a large-scale perspective view illustrating the two elements of the connector device according to the invention separately, in an alternative embodiment.
    • Figure 9 is a front view illustrating the two elements of the connector in the uncoupled storage position.
    • Figure 10 is a front view illustrating the two elements of the connector being positioned.
    • Figure 11 is a partial sectional front view illustrating the two elements of the connector in the mounting and locking position.
    • Figure 12 is a sectional view taken along line 12-12 of Figure 11, showing the locking guide of the two elements.
    • Figure 13 is a sectional view taken along line 13-13 of Figure 12, illustrating the particular profile in section of the segments and their housing in the connector elements.

    Afin de rendre plus concret l'objet de l'invention, on le décrit maintenant d'une manière non limitative illustrée aux figures des dessins. In order to make the object of the invention more concrete, it is now described with a non-limiting manner illustrated in the figures of the drawings.

    Les arceaux sont référencés dans leur ensemble par (1) et sont réalisés en tout matériau, fibres de verre ou aluminium ou autres, et ont pour fonction d'assurer la mise en tension et développement d'une tente (2) sous forme d'igloo ou tunnel par exemple. Ces arceaux (1) comprennent une pluralité de segments (la) susceptibles de s'accoupler les uns par rapport aux autres à l'aide d'un dispositif connecteur référencé dans son ensemble par (3), tout en permettant une orientation angulaire radiale du segment supérieur par rapport au segment inférieur.The poles are referenced as a whole by (1) and are made in all material, glass fibers or aluminum or others, and have the function of ensuring the tensioning and development of a tent (2) in the form of an igloo or tunnel by example. These arches (1) comprise a plurality of segments (la) capable to mate with each other using a connector device referenced as a whole by (3), while allowing angular orientation radial of the upper segment with respect to the lower segment.

    Ce dispositif connecteur (3) est réalisé selon l'invention avec deux composants (4 - 5) qui sont susceptibles de s'accoupler l'un dans l'autre en permettant un positionnement desdits composants soit dans un plan vertical ou en prolongement correspondant au montage et mise en tension des segments d'arceaux, soit en étant basculés correspondant à une position de pliage desdits segments, l'un (5) des composants recevant un moyen (6) libre en rotation permettant d'adapter les orientations angulaires desdits segments les uns par rapport aux autres.This connector device (3) is produced according to the invention with two components (4 - 5) which are likely to mate one inside the other allowing a positioning of said components either in a vertical plane or in extension corresponding to the mounting and tensioning of the arch segments, either by being tilted corresponding to a folding position of said segments, one (5) of components receiving a means (6) free in rotation allowing to adapt the angular orientations of said segments with respect to each other.

    Lesdits composants (4 - 5) sont accouplés dans une configuration et liaison en forme de genouillère permettant les fonctions précitées. Ces deux composants sont réalisés de préférence en matière plastique moulés par injection. Ces composants sont agencés avec des formes particulières permettant respectivement le montage des extrémités des segments d'arceaux à joindre, leur articulation et leur verrouillage en position.Said components (4 - 5) are coupled in a configuration and connection in form of toggle allowing the aforementioned functions. These two components are preferably made of injection molded plastic. These components are arranged with particular shapes allowing respectively the assembly of the ends of the segments of arcs to be joined, their articulation and their locking in position.

    Un premier composant (4) présente, dans sa partie médiane, une forme en disque (4a) avec, d'un côté, une partie tubulaire (4b), creuse intérieurement, susceptible de recevoir l'extrémité (lal) du segment (la) supérieur. A l'opposé, ce composant (4) présente un bras (4c) de grande longueur disposé axialement dans le plan médian longitudinal du composant, et agencé à son extrémité libre (4cl) avec deux doigts (4d) en saillie perpendiculaire au plan dudit bras. Ces doigts (4d) ont une conformation cylindrique par exemple. A la base dudit bras, sont prévus deux autres doigts (4e) de forme similaire qui ont pour fonction d'assurer une verrouillage en position sur l'autre composant (5). Ces doigts (4e) en saillie sont légèrement en déport avant du disque central avec une plate-forme support (4f) à pans obliques. La partie inférieure du bras a une forme de quille (4g) de bateau évitant un blocage des deux composants lors du dépliage.A first component (4) has, in its middle part, a disc shape (4a) with, on one side, a tubular part (4b), hollow internally, susceptible to receive the end (lal) of the upper segment (la). In contrast, this component (4) has a very long arm (4c) disposed axially in the plane longitudinal median of the component, and arranged at its free end (4cl) with two fingers (4d) projecting perpendicular to the plane of said arm. These fingers (4d) have a cylindrical conformation for example. At the base of said arm are provided two other fingers (4th) of similar shape which have the function of ensuring a locking in position on the other component (5). These projecting fingers (4th) are slightly offset from the central disc with a support platform (4f) at oblique sections. The lower part of the arm has the shape of a boat keel (4g) avoiding blockage of the two components during unfolding.

    Le second composant (5) du dispositif connecteur est aménagé et profilé pour permettre, d'une part, l'insertion et le verrouillage du premier composant (4) et l'articulation de ce dernier et, d'autre part, pour permettre le positionnement et l'insertion d'un manchon pivot (6) susceptible de constituer la base de réception de l'extrémité (1a2) du segment (1a) consécutif de l'arceau. Plus particulièrement, le composant (5) comprend une base en forme de disque (5a) prolongée d'un côté par une forme profilée formant chape (5b) avec deux flasques (5b1) définissant entre eux un intervalle (5c) pour le positionnement et la pénétration du bras (4c) du premier composant (4). L'orientation desdits flasques est établie dans une configuration en V, lesdits flasques présentant intérieurement une lumière oblongue (5i) suivant le même profil que lesdits flasques et définissant ainsi la course de déplacement du bras (4c) du premier composant. La base (5d) de la partie chape se situe dans le prolongement axial longitudinal dudit composant ou sous un angle de 2 à 5° dudit composant (figures 3 et 5) avec ensuite une orientation en oblique selon une angulation pouvant être de l'ordre de 40 à 60 degrés environ par rapport à l'axe médian longitudinal du composant (5). Par ailleurs, il est conformé dans le prolongement de la base une forme complémentaire (5e) formant logement susceptible de recevoir les doigts (4e) établis sur le premier composant. Cette forme (5e) en logement est établie de différentes manières et par exemple avec un col (5f) permettant une fixation par clipsage du premier composant. La sortie du logement (5e) est établie avec des pans obliques susceptible de constituer des plans d'appui des formes à pans obliques correspondantes et complémentaires établis sur l'autre composant. The second component (5) of the connector device is arranged and profiled for allow, on the one hand, the insertion and locking of the first component (4) and the articulation of the latter and, on the other hand, to allow positioning and the insertion of a pivot sleeve (6) capable of constituting the receiving base from the end (1a2) of the segment (1a) consecutive of the arch. More specifically, the component (5) comprises a disc-shaped base (5a) extended on one side by a profiled form forming a yoke (5b) with two flanges (5b1) defining between them an interval (5c) for positioning and penetration of the arm (4c) of the first component (4). The orientation of said flanges is established in a V-shaped configuration, said flanges having a light internally oblong (5i) following the same profile as said flanges and thus defining the travel movement of the arm (4c) of the first component. The base (5d) of the yoke part is located in the longitudinal axial extension of said component or at an angle of 2 to 5 ° of said component (Figures 3 and 5) followed by a oblique orientation at an angle which can be of the order of 40 to 60 approximately degrees relative to the longitudinal median axis of the component (5). Through elsewhere, it is shaped in the extension of the base a form complementary (5th) forming a housing capable of receiving the fingers (4th) established on the first component. This form (5th) in housing is established by different ways and for example with a collar (5f) allowing a fixing clipping of the first component. The exit from the accommodation (5th) is established with oblique sections capable of constituting support surfaces of the forms with sides corresponding and complementary obliques established on the other component.

    Lesdites lumières (5i) permettent le passage et le déplacement des doigts (4d) établis en extrémité du bras (4c) précité, de faon à faire basculer en position le premier composant.Said lights (5i) allow the passage and movement of the fingers (4d) established at the end of the aforementioned arm (4c), so as to cause the first component.

    De l'autre côté de sa partie discale, le second composant (5) est agencé avec des formes en languettes (5g) de prolongement après un bossage (5h) ou similaire qui vient en débordement du disque médian. Le bossage et ses languettes sont susceptibles de s'engager dans un manchon ou pivot (6). Ce pivot (6) présente intérieurement une collerette (6a) avec un rainurage intérieur (6b) permettant le positionnement et la fixation des extrémités formant doigts (5g1) desdites languettes. Ladite collerette (6a) se situe en retrait d'un alésage intérieur (6c) qui vient coiffer la partie bossage (5h) du second composant en permettant ainsi la rotation dudit manchon pivot (6) par rapport au second composant (5). Par ailleurs, ledit manchon-pivot présente, à l'opposé du premier alésage, une autre chambre intérieure (6d) susceptible de recevoir l'extrémité (1a1) du segment (1a) de l'arceau. Des moyens de butée (6e) en saillie sont établis dans ladite seconde chambre auprès desquels vient en butée l'extrémité du segment.On the other side of its disc part, the second component (5) is arranged with forms in tongues (5g) of extension after a boss (5h) or similar which protrudes from the middle disc. The boss and its tabs are likely to engage in a sleeve or pivot (6). This pivot (6) has internally a collar (6a) with an internal grooving (6b) allowing the positioning and fixing the finger ends (5g1) of said tabs. Said flange (6a) is set back from an internal bore (6c) which comes over the boss part (5h) of the second component, thus allowing the rotation of said pivot sleeve (6) relative to the second component (5). Through elsewhere, said pivot sleeve has, opposite the first bore, another inner chamber (6d) capable of receiving the end (1a1) of the segment (1a) of the roll bar. Projecting stop means (6th) are established in said second chamber with which the end of the segment abuts.

    Ainsi, en se référant aux dessins et en particulier aux figures 3, 4 et 5, le dispositif connecteur est mis en oeuvre de la manière suivante :Thus, with reference to the drawings and in particular to Figures 3, 4 and 5, the device connector is implemented as follows:

    En phase initiale, le premier composant (4) est introduit par son bras (4c) et ses doigts (4d) avant dans l'intervalle formé entre les flasques du second composant (5) de manière à pouvoir coulisser à travers les lumières précitées. La configuration des flasques formant chape est de nature à constituer une genouillère. Lorsque ce premier composant (4) est ainsi positionné, il est ensuite basculé au fond des lumières, c'est-à-dire vers la zone médiane du second composant (5) entraínant alors une orientation du premier composant (4) dans un plan d'alignement sensiblement axial à l'autre. Les doigts formés sur le bras près de la zone formant disque viennent alors s'ajuster dans les échancrures établies sur le second composant en venant se clipser par exemple, et en assurant un verrouillage en position. Dans sa partie basse, le second composant (5) reçoit le manchon-pivot (6) qui est maintenu à son tour par clipsage des languettes (5g) dans ledit manchon-pivot. Le segment d'arceau inférieur est alors positionné dans ledit manchon-pivot et l'on obtient ainsi une structure fixe permettant la réalisation de l'arceau souhaité. Plusieurs dispositifs connecteurs du type précité peuvent ainsi être disposé pour la constitution de l'arceau en respectant les dimensions volumétriques de la tente.In the initial phase, the first component (4) is introduced by its arm (4c) and its fingers (4d) front in the gap formed between the flanges of the second component (5) so as to be able to slide through the aforementioned lights. The configuration of the yoke flanges is such as to constitute a knee pad. When this first component (4) is thus positioned, it is then tilted at the bottom of the lights, that is to say towards the middle zone of the second component (5) then causing an orientation of the first component (4) in a substantially axial alignment plane to each other. Fingers formed on the arm near of the disc forming area then fit into the notches established on the second component by clipping for example, and ensuring a locking in position. In its lower part, the second component (5) receives the pivot sleeve (6) which is held in turn by clipping the tabs (5g) in said pivot sleeve. The lower arch segment is then positioned in said pivot sleeve and thus a fixed structure is obtained allowing the realization of the desired arch. Several connector devices of the aforementioned type can thus be arranged for the constitution of the arch while respecting the volumetric dimensions of the tent.

    En cas de démontage, il suffit à l'opérateur de prévoir le déverrouillage du premier composant du premier segment, de manière à faire pivoter le second composant à la manière d'une genouillère pour permettre une juxtaposition en parallèle et jointe des segments d'arceaux comme représenté par exemple à la figure 6.In the event of disassembly, the operator need only provide for the unlocking of the first component of the first segment, so as to rotate the second component in the manner of a kneepad to allow a juxtaposition in parallel and joined hoop segments as shown for example in the figure 6.

    Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, le montage du premier composant (4) sur le deuxième composant (5) peut s'effectuer d'une manière sensiblement différente mais équivalente, sans verrouillage particulier. Dans ce cas, la zone de réception des doigts du premier composant est conformé sous une forme cylindrique (5m) sans étranglement. Le fond de la chape réceptrice des flasques est susceptible de recevoir un moyen de rappel élastique (8) dont une extrémité (8a) est fixée ou noyée dans l'épaisseur du disque médian. Dans cette configuration, la mise en place du premier composant (4) s'effectue de la manière décrite précédemment avec pour seule différence que les doigts (4c) viennent en appui élastique en comprimant le ressort (8), tandis que les doigts (4e) viennent s'insérer dans le logement (5m) correspondant précité. Il y a mise en tension du segment supérieur à la suite des différents montages successifs des segments d'arceaux. Lors du déverrouillage, l'enlèvement du segment supérieur permet de libérer la tension des ressorts du premier composant qui bascule dans les conditions décrites précédemment. Without departing from the scope of the invention, the mounting of the first component (4) on the second component (5) can be done in a significantly different way but equivalent, without particular locking. In this case, the reception area of the fingers of the first component is shaped into a cylindrical shape (5m) without strangulation. The bottom of the flange receiving yoke is likely to receiving an elastic return means (8), one end (8a) of which is fixed or embedded in the thickness of the median disc. In this configuration, setting place of the first component (4) is carried out as described above with the only difference that the fingers (4c) come into elastic support in compressing the spring (8), while the fingers (4th) are inserted into the housing (5m) corresponding above. There is tension in the upper segment following the various successive assemblies of the hoop segments. During the unlocking, removing the upper segment releases the tension springs of the first component which switches under the conditions described previously.

    On se réfère maintenant aux figures 8 à 13 relatives à une autre variante.Reference is now made to FIGS. 8 to 13 relating to another variant.

    La liaison entre les segments (1a) et les éléments du dispositif connecteur s'opère par emmanchement serré entre l'extrémité (1a1) du segment et un alésage (9-10) réalisé dans une portée de forme générale cylindrique (9-10) de chaque élément connecteur (9-10);The connection between the segments (1a) and the elements of the connector device takes place by tight fitting between the end (1a1) of the segment and a bore (9-10) produced in a generally cylindrical bearing surface (9-10) of each element connector (9-10);

    Afin d'augmenter la rigidité des arceaux tout en leur conservant leur capacité de déformation élastique, on prévoit d'indexer en rotation les segments par rapport à leur logement, cela par un profil en section des deux pièces présentant au moins un méplat, et de préférence deux méplats opposés (9c-10c).In order to increase the rigidity of the hoops while retaining their ability to elastic deformation, provision is made for indexing the segments in rotation relative to their housing, this by a section profile of the two rooms having at least one flat, and preferably two opposite flat (9c-10c).

    Le ou les méplats (9c-10c) ont pour but d'augmenter la résistance à la torsion de l'arceau, et de ce fait, entraíner un positionnement automatique des connecteurs dans un plan vertical. Ils sont établis parallèlement à l'axe fictif de flexion des segments.The flat (s) (9c-10c) are intended to increase the torsional strength of the arch, and therefore, cause automatic positioning of the connectors in a vertical plane. They are established parallel to the fictitious axis of flexion of the segments.

    L'élément mâle (9) présente à l'opposé de la portée cylindrique (9b) et au delà d'une collerette médiane (9d), une portée étagée (9e) dont l'extrémité inférieure reçoit en deux points diamétralement opposés des pions (9f) qui, en relation avec des lumières orientées de guidage (10d) établies sur les ailes d'une chape (10e), constituent l'articulation à genouillère autorisant un pivotement à 180° des deux éléments entre eux, entre une position en alignement (figure 11) en vue du dressage de la tente avec les segments, et une position repliée par rabattement (figure 9) en vue du stockage sous un encombrement réduit, cela sans démontage.The male element (9) has the opposite of the cylindrical surface (9b) and beyond a central flange (9d), a stepped seat (9e) whose lower end receives at two diametrically opposite points pawns (9f) which, in relation to oriented guide lights (10d) established on the wings of a yoke (10e), constitute the toggle joint allowing a 180 ° pivoting of the two elements between them, between an aligned position (figure 11) for the pitching the tent with the segments, and a folded down position (Figure 9) for storage in a small footprint, without disassembly.

    La portée étagée (9e) a un profil en section semi-circulaire (9e1) du côté du fond (10e1) de la chape (10e) de même profil et un profil méplat (9e2) du côté opposé pour s'engager par son extrémité étagée (9e3) dans un évidement (10f) formé par le fond (10e1) de la chape et une languette (10g) à l'opposé, cela afin d'augmenter le guidage et donc la rigidité. The stepped seat (9e) has a semi-circular section profile (9e1) on the bottom side (10e1) of the yoke (10th) of the same profile and a flat profile (9e2) on the opposite side to engage by its stepped end (9e3) in a recess (10f) formed by the bottom (10e1) of the yoke and a tongue (10g) opposite, this in order to increase guidance and therefore rigidity.

    Dans le même but d'augmenter la rigidité et le guidage de l'assemblage, l'élément mâle (9) présente immédiatement sous la collerette médiane (9d) deux saillies profilées et opposées (9g), avantageusement de forme trapézoïdale destinées à coopérer, lors de l'assemblage, avec deux évidements de forme complémentaire (10h) établis sur les parois internes de la chape (10e).For the same purpose of increasing the rigidity and the guiding of the assembly, the element male (9) immediately below the middle flange (9d) two projections profiled and opposite (9g), advantageously trapezoidal intended for cooperate, during assembly, with two recesses of complementary shape (10h) established on the internal walls of the screed (10th).

    D'autre part, la collerette (9d) présente en alignement avec le méplat (9e2), un méplat (9d1) afin qu'en position d'assemblage et de verrouillage, la collerette et le méplat (9d1) soient encastrés dans une échancrure (10i) de la chape en constituant ainsi à la suite des faces de butée (10j) lors de la flexion des segments.On the other hand, the collar (9d) has, in alignment with the flat (9e2), a flat (9d1) so that in the assembly and locking position, the flange and the flat (9d1) are embedded in a notch (10i) of the yoke constituting thus following the abutment faces (10j) during the bending of the segments.

    Enfin, le verrouillage en position est avantageusement obtenu en fin de course par aménagement de la partie inférieure des lumières (10d) sous la forme d'au moins une saillie (10d1) permettant le passage en force des pions d'articulation (9f) puis leur retenue au fond des lumières.Finally, the locking in position is advantageously obtained at the end of the stroke by arrangement of the lower part of the lights (10d) in the form of at least a projection (10d1) allowing the passage of the articulation pins (9f) then their restraint at the bottom of the lights.

    Ainsi, par la combinaison, du verrouillage des pions (9f) dans les lumières, du guidage de la portée cylindro-méplate (9e) dans l'évidement (10f) et de la position en retrait du méplat (9d1) de la collerette contre les butées (10j), on obtient une rigidité maximum de l'assemblage, avec un effet de poutre de l'ensemble.Thus, by the combination of locking the pins (9f) in the lights, the guiding the cylindro-flat surface (9e) in the recess (10f) and the position set back from the flat (9d1) of the flange against the stops (10j), a maximum rigidity of the assembly, with a beam effect of the whole.

    D'autre part, le guidage des éléments connecteurs dans la gaine de la tente est amélioré du fait de l'alignement des pièces et des formes compactes et arrondies des éléments connecteurs. Enfin, le montage ou le démontage de la tente est rapide et aisé.On the other hand, the guiding of the connector elements in the tent sheath is improved due to alignment of parts and compact, rounded shapes connector elements. Finally, the erection or dismantling of the tent is quick and easy.

    L'invention présente de nombreux avantages. Elle permet d'utiliser des segments d'arceaux réalisés en matière plastique type fibre de verre, sans nuire à la fragilité de ceux-ci. Les segments peuvent être en d'autres matériaux tels qu'aluminium, le cas échéant. The invention has many advantages. It allows to use segments poles made of plastic fiberglass type, without harming the fragility of these. The segments can be made of other materials such as aluminum, optionally.

    L'invention permet d'obtenir :

    • un montage très rapide des arceaux de la tente avec un gain de légèreté suivant le type de matériaux des segments ;
    • une résistance à l'écrasement et au pliage, supérieure suivant le type de matériaux des segments ;
    • un remplacement très facile des éléments cassés (connecteurs ou segments).
    The invention makes it possible to obtain:
    • very quick erection of the tent poles with a gain in lightness depending on the type of material of the segments;
    • higher crushing and folding resistance depending on the type of material of the segments;
    • very easy replacement of broken elements (connectors or segments).

    Le dispositif connecteur offre d'autres avantages. En considérant les segments d'arceaux prépositionnés dans la doublure de la tente, l'emboítement automatique des différents segments dans le dispositif connecteur précité permet, avec une tension appropriée, le redressement de la tente. La suppression de la tension sur les segments d'arceaux provoque le désemboítement automatique desdits segments dans la doublure permettant ainsi le pliage global et rapide de la tente en évitant l'opération manuelle de démontage des tubes.The connector device offers other advantages. Considering the segments pre-positioned poles in the tent lining, automatic nesting different segments in the aforementioned connector device allows, with a appropriate tension, straightening the tent. The removal of tension on the hoop segments causes the automatic unstacking of said segments in the lining thus allowing the global and fast folding of the tent in avoiding the manual operation of dismantling the tubes.

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    Dispositif connecteur d'arceaux de tente, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux composants (4 -5) (9-10) qui sont susceptibles de s'accoupler l'un dans l'autre dans une configuration et liaison en forme de genouillère permettant un positionnement desdits composants soit dans un plan vertical ou en prolongement correspondant au montage et mise en tension des segments d'arceaux, soit en étant basculés correspondant à une position de pliage desdits segments, et en ce que le composant mâle (4-9) présente de part et d'autre de sa partie médiane une partie recevant l'extrémité du segment supérieur et à l'opposé un bras de grande longueur agencé avec des moyens permettant son articulation sur le second composant (5-10) et son verrouillage en position, et en ce que le composant femelle (5-10) présente de part et d'autre d'une partie médiane d'un côté des moyens permettant la fixation d'un segment inférieur, et de l'autre une forme en chape (5b-10d) présentant une configuration en V avec intérieurement une lumière oblongue ayant une configuration en V et autorisant le positionnement, la course en déplacement du bras du premier composant et son pivotement. Tent pole connector device, characterized in that it comprises two components (4 -5) (9-10) which are capable of coupling one into the other in a configuration and link in the form of a toggle joint allowing said components to be positioned either in a vertical plane or in extension corresponding to the mounting and tensioning of the arch segments, or by being tilted corresponding to a folding position of said segments, and in that the male component (4-9) has on either side of its median part a part receiving the end of the upper segment and, on the other hand, a very long arm arranged with means allowing its articulation on the second component (5-10) and its locking in position, and in that the female component (5-10) has on either side of a median part on one side of the means allowing the fixing of a lower segment, and on the other a screed shape (5b -10d) having a V-shaped configuration with an oblong opening internally having a V-shaped configuration and allowing positioning, the travel in displacement of the arm of the first component and its pivoting. Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le premier composant (4) présente, dans sa partie médiane, une forme en disque (4a) avec, d'un côté, une partie tubulaire (4b) creuse intérieurement recevant l'extrémité (1a1) du segment (1a) supérieur, ledit composant présentant à l'opposé un bras (4c) de grande longueur agencé à son extrémité libre, avec deux doigts (4d) en saillie s'ajustant sur le composant (5) dans sa partie basse et des doigts (4e) en déport avant du disque central pour assurer l'articulation sur le second composant et le verrouillage en position.Connector device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first component (4) has, in its middle part, a disc shape (4a) with, on one side, a tubular part (4b) hollow internally receiving the end (1a1) of the upper segment (1a), said component having opposite an arm (4c) of great length arranged at its free end, with two fingers (4d) in projection adjusting on the component (5) in its lower part and fingers (4th) in front offset of the central disc to ensure articulation on the second component and locking in position. Dispositif connecteur selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que le second composant (5) comprend un disque central (5a) avec, d'un côté, des moyens permettant la mise en place et la fixation à rotation libre d'un manchon-pivot (6) récepteur de l'extrémité (la2) du segment (la) consécutif de l'arceau et, de l'autre côté, une forme en chape (5b) profilée pour autoriser le guidage, le basculement et le positionnement du bras (4c) du composant (4), ladite chape étant agencée avec un logement autorisant le positionnement et le verrouillage des doigts (4e) établis sur le composant (4).Connector device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the second component (5) comprises a central disc (5a) with, on one side, means allowing the establishment and the free rotation fixing of a pivot sleeve (6) receiver of the end (la2) of the consecutive segment (la) of the arch and, on the other side, a screed shape (5b) profiled to allow guiding, tilting and positioning of the arm (4c) of the component (4), said yoke being arranged with a housing allowing the positioning and locking of fingers (4th) established on the component (4). Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la base (5d) de la chape se situe dans le prolongement axial longitudinal dudit composant ou sous un angle de 2 à 5° dudit composant, avec un prolongement sous forme d'un logement (5e) susceptible de recevoir en verrouillage les doigts (5e) du composant (4).Connector device according to claim 3, characterized in that the base (5d) of the yoke is located in the longitudinal axial extension of said component or at an angle of 2 to 5 ° of said component, with an extension in the form a housing (5e) capable of receiving the fingers (5e) of the locking device component (4). Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le fond de la chape est susceptible de recevoir un moyen de rappel élastique (8) dont une extrémité (8a) est solidarisée dans l'épaisseur du disque médian et dont l'autre extrémité est en contact avec les doigts (4c) du composant (4), le logement recevant les doigts (4e) étant lisse et permettant la mise en tension du segment supérieur de l'arceau.Connector device according to claim 3, characterized in that the bottom of the yoke is capable of receiving an elastic return means (8), one of which end (8a) is secured in the thickness of the median disc and the other end is in contact with the fingers (4c) of the component (4), the housing receiving the fingers (4th) being smooth and allowing the tensioning of the segment top of the roll bar. Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le composant femelle (5) reçoit un moyen libre en rotation permettant d'adapter les orientations angulaires desdits segments les uns par rapport aux autres, ledit moyen étant un manchon-pivot (6) présentant intérieurement une collerette (6a) avec un rainurage intérieur (6b) autorisant le positionnement et la fixation des extrémités formant doigts de languettes disposées en prolongement d'un bossage (5h) établi sur le composant (5) de centrage dudit manchon-pivot, les moyens de butée étant établis dans une chambre intérieure (6d) du manchon-pivot pour recevoir en appui l'extrémité (1a1) du segment consécutif de l'arceau. Connector device according to claim 3, characterized in that the female component (5) receives a free rotating means for adapting the angular orientations of said segments with respect to each other, said means being a pivot sleeve (6) having internally a flange (6a) with an internal groove (6b) allowing the positioning and fixing of the tongue-shaped ends arranged in extension of a boss (5h) established on the component (5) for centering said pivot sleeve, the means of stop being established in an inner chamber (6d) of the pivot sleeve for receive in support the end (1a1) of the consecutive segment of the arch. Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure du bras a une forme de quille (4g) de bateau évitant un blocage des composants lors du dépliage.Connector device according to claim 3, characterized in that the part lower arm has a form of keel (4g) of boat avoiding a blocking of components during unfolding. Dispositif connecteur d'arceaux de tente, selon la revendication 1; caractérisé en ce que : l'élément mâle (9) et l'élément femelle (10), agencés pour autoriser leur pivotement entre eux sur 180° environ par lumières orientés (10d) et pions d'articulation (9f), présentent l'un des saillies profilées et opposées (9g) en partie médiane, et l'autre des évidements complémentaires (10h) établis sur les parois internes d'une chape (10e) portant les lumières orientées (10d), en vue du guidage en alignement des éléments connecteurs ; le verrouillage des éléments entre eux en position d'alignement s'opère en fin de course par clipsage des pions d'articulation (9f) dans les lumières (10d) ; l'élément mâle (9) et l'élément femelle (10) sont assujettis aux segments d'arceau (la) avec indexation angulaire. Tent pole connector device according to claim 1; characterized in that: the male element (9) and the female element (10), arranged to allow them to pivot about 180 ° between them by oriented lights (10d) and articulation pins (9f), have one of the profiled projections and opposite (9g) in the middle part, and the other of the complementary recesses (10h) established on the internal walls of a yoke (10e) carrying the oriented lights (10d), for guidance in alignment of the connector elements; the elements are locked together in the alignment position at the end of the race by clipping the hinge pins (9f) into the slots (10d); the male element (9) and the female element (10) are subject to the hoop segments (la) with angular indexing. Dispositif connecteur d'arceaux selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la liaison angulaire entre les segments d'arceau (la) et les éléments connecteurs (9 et 10) s'opère par emmanchement serré entre une portée d'extrémité (1a1) du segment présentant au moins un et de préférence deux méplats (1a2) en section, et un alésage (9a -10a) des éléments connecteurs présentant également au moins un et de préférence deux méplats (9c-10c) opposés ; le ou les méplats (9c-10c) ayant pour but d'augmenter la résistance à la torsion de l'arceau, et de ce fait, entraíner un positionnement automatique des connecteurs dans un plan vertical, et ils sont établis parallèlement à l'axe fictif de flexion des segments.Arch connector device according to claim 8, characterized in that the angular connection between the hoop segments (la) and the connector elements (9 and 10) operates by a tight fitting between an end bearing (1a1) of the segment having at least one and preferably two flats (1a2) in section, and a bore (9a -10a) of the connector elements also having at least one and preferably two opposite flats (9c-10c); the flat (s) (9c-10c) having to increase the torsional strength of the roll bar, and therefore, train automatic positioning of the connectors in a vertical plane, and they are established parallel to the fictitious axis of bending of the segments. Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le verrouillage par clipsage des éléments connecteurs entre eux s'opère par au moins une saillie (10d1) en partie inférieure des lumières orientées (10d) permettant le passage en force des pions d'articulation (9f) puis leur retenue au fond des lumières.Connector device according to claim 8, characterized in that the locking by clipping of the connecting elements together is effected by at least a projection (10d1) in the lower part of the oriented lights (10d) allowing the passage of the hinge pins (9f) then their retention at the bottom of the lights. Dispositif connecteur selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'élément mâle (9) présente à l'opposé d'une portée cylindrique (9b), une portée étagée (9e) de profil en section semi-circulaire (9e1) du côté du fond (10e1) de la chape (10e), et un profil méplat (9e2) du côté opposé pour être engagée par son extrémité étagée (9e3) dans un évidement (10) formé par le fond (10el) de la chape et une languette (10g) à l'opposé.Connector device according to claim 8, characterized in that the element male (9) has the opposite of a cylindrical bearing (9b), a stepped bearing (9e) in profile in semi-circular section (9e1) on the bottom side (10e1) of the yoke (10th), and a flat profile (9e2) on the opposite side to be engaged by its end stepped (9e3) in a recess (10) formed by the bottom (10el) of the yoke and a tongue (10g) opposite.
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