EP0895630B1 - Device for holding a paper sheet - Google Patents

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EP0895630B1
EP0895630B1 EP97921882A EP97921882A EP0895630B1 EP 0895630 B1 EP0895630 B1 EP 0895630B1 EP 97921882 A EP97921882 A EP 97921882A EP 97921882 A EP97921882 A EP 97921882A EP 0895630 B1 EP0895630 B1 EP 0895630B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
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  • the present invention relates to a device for maintaining a sheet of paper for easy viewing.
  • Some of these copy holders consist of a tray inclined on which the sheet is laid and held by means a clamp located on the upper part of the tray.
  • the the tray is itself held by an articulated arm, by a easel or rests on a base.
  • Tray copy holders are generally expensive. They are often bulky and permanently fixed on the workspace (the desktop) or on a computer screen. Their handling is sometimes restrictive.
  • Document US-A-4,075,773 describes a device to hold a sheet of paper in one position vertical.
  • the device comprises for this purpose two rods cylindrical chamfered constituting the first means of support provided with two support zones and a cylindrical rod chamfered constituting second holding means provided with a projection.
  • the stems forming the first and second holding means are arranged vertically on a base and define between them a space open towards the top intended to receive the sheet of paper.
  • the cylindrical rods chamfered can be replaced by bodies frustoconical whose largest diameter is at the base.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy the drawbacks stated above.
  • the invention must propose a solution for easier or even easier handling fast from the sheet to, maintain, during its establishment.
  • the object of the invention is achieved by a conforming device to claim 1.
  • the device of the invention is intended to be placed freely on a flat surface such as a work surface, or at least on an approximate flat surface such as the above a pile of books or papers or files.
  • the device of the invention can be a device mobile.
  • this device can be a small system. size designed to be able to ensure, by a compromise suitable between the surface it occupies when laid somewhere, and its weight and the inclination of the leaf maintained, a stable position and maintenance of the sheet.
  • the first means of support and the second holding means are formed so that the first holding means hold the sheet on the side of its back and can thus be considered as means rear holding, and that the second holding means keep the sheet on the side of its front and can thus be considered as means before maintenance.
  • the first holding means constitute the rear part of the device while the second holding means constitute the front part of the device
  • the device of the invention is more particularly designed so that the sheet to be maintained can be introduced between the first pleas and the second holding means without having previously deformed it.
  • the sheet is therefore still flat when it is engaged between the first means and the second holding means, Au as a user continues to enter the sheet between the first and second holding means, the device prints, by its own means, a primer vertical fold, or a beginning of curvature since the device does not distort the sheet so that a mark of fold may remain when the sheet is removed from the device.
  • the device of the invention has the advantage of not grab the sheet only at its bottom edge and on a low height.
  • the height of this interaction zone is around of 2 cm and is sufficient to give the leaf to maintain a sufficient curvature to ensure the desired rigidity of the sheet to be maintain.
  • the device of the invention is intended mainly to maintain one or more sheets of paper, this device could also be used to maintain leaves in all other material, such as for example paper of different thicknesses, cardboard, synthetic material, likely to be able to be elastically deformed for the duration of the maintenance of this or these sheets by the device according to the invention.
  • the invention is not limited to the use of sheets rectangular with upper corners. But to on the contrary, sheets of all other forms, for example oval or circular can be used.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to produce a device according to the invention comprising a plurality of holding means, these means being arranged in pairs, the first and the second means forming a first pair, the third and the fourth means forming a second pair and so right now.
  • This arrangement allows more particularly maintain a plurality of sheets arranged one behind the others and spaced apart.
  • the pairs of holding means are laterally offset or shifted in decreasing height, for example from the rear forward.
  • the device comprises a rear part 1 and a part before 2 between which is defined a space 13 intended for receive a sheet of paper 3 to maintain.
  • the rear part 1 is slightly inclined.
  • Two support zones 8, 9 are located on each side of the recess 4.
  • the projecting element 5 of the front part which pushes the sheet 3 inside the recess 4 of the rear part 1 forces said sheet to form a fold or curvature 6, which creates lines of force 7 which deviate towards the upper corners of the sheet 3.
  • the rigidity then obtained is sufficient to keep the sheet 3 stationary.
  • the rear part 1 has a concave surface 14 inclined towards the rear and, the front part has a convex surface 15.
  • the concave surface 14 includes the support zones 8, 9 on the sides right and left of the rear part 1 consisting of flat surfaces 16, 17 forming between them an open angle which corresponds to the degree of folding of sheet 3, the top of which is directed towards the rear of the device and whose value is between 90 ° and 160 °, the value of 140 ° being particularly well suited for causing folds 6 sufficient at the bottom of sheet 3 without this fold represents a nuisance for the user when viewing the document.
  • the support zones 8, 9 are inclined towards the rear of so that once the sheet is inserted into the device, it is approximately at right angles to the look of the user to facilitate viewing.
  • this tilt can have a value of 45 ° to 85 °, an angle of 65 ° being generally well suited.
  • The. device of the invention as shown in the Figures 1 to 4 consists of two separate parts 1 and 2 constituting the first and second respectively means for holding the device. Part 2.is fixed on the part 1 for example by gluing.
  • the device is formed in a single block if it is made in one massive material, or that it is formed, at the very least, into a shell open downward and defining the same space 13 as the device according to Figures 1 to 4.
  • the inside of the shell can be filled, at least partially, by heavy material, possibly grainy such as metallic shot, and closed with a plate.
  • the rear part 1 and the front part 2 define between them a space 13 intended to receive the sheet 3, the opening a1 of which is much greater at the upper level of the device than towards the base of the space 13.
  • the space 13 whose opening a 1 measured at the upper level of the device corresponds to a value ranging from 5 mm to 15 mm, tapers towards the bottom of the space, so that the space, seen in a cross section AA going from the front to the rear of the device, has the form of a funnel allowing an easy introduction of the sheet into the device.
  • the surfaces 14 and 15 guide the sheet easily towards the bottom of the device where the recessed (recess) 4 and projecting 5 areas are located.
  • the front 2 and rear 1 parts have opposite facing surfaces which are separated at the base of the space 13 by a distance a 2 which can go from 0 , 2 mm to 3 mm, the value of 0.8 mm being sufficient to be able to easily insert from one to five sheets of plain paper (80 g) without the fold printed on the sheet being definitively marked even when the projecting part 5 is materialized by an edge.
  • the part rear is constituted by a plate 31 and the front part by a plate 32 secured to a base plate 33.
  • the plate 31 is articulated on an axis 10 located at the base of the part rear, parallel to the lower plane of the device and perpendicular to the bisector of the angle defined by the sides 8 and 9.
  • the plate 31 is integral with a lever 11 which allows it to move away from the front part 32 by tilting when the user presses lever 11 so as to facilitate the introduction of sheet 3. While the user presses on the lever 11, the plate 31 and the front part 32 form, temporarily, a space corresponding to space 13 of the device according to Figures 1 to 4.
  • a spring 12 tends to push the rear part 31 against the front part 32 with enough pressure to force sheet 3 to follow the shapes of the front and rear parts.
  • the device is produced by means of a light material (plastic) it is provided with a means of ballast or removable fixing, such as a double-sided adhesive, under its base.
  • the first holding means are constituted by a element 41 in an arc or an oval arc whose ends are secured to a base plate 43.
  • the ends of the element 41 constitute bearing zones 48 and 49 whose function corresponds to the support zones 8 and 9 of the embodiment according to Figure 1.
  • the second means holding are constituted. by a tongue 42 formed of so as to present a projecting part 45 filling the same function that the projection 5 of the embodiment according to Figure 1.
  • the tongue 42 is connected by its lower end to the base plate 43.
  • each of the support zones 48 and 49 of element 41 extends essentially in one plane, the tongue 42 is curved to obtain the part protruding 45.
  • the interior of the element 41 encloses a zone 44 performed by absence of material and filling the same function that the recess 4 of the embodiment according to the Figure 1.
  • the element 41 thus formed and the tongue 42 thus formed carry out both the funnel for the introduction of the sheet to be maintained as well as the support and projection areas necessary to keep sheet 3 stable.
  • Figure 7 show this in a cross section along line B-B shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 8 shows this arrangement with a sheet 3 inserted into the device according to the invention.
  • element 41 and tongue 42 can be connected to the plate base 43 by a hinge 46.
  • the embodiment of the device according to the invention differs from the others embodiments described so far in that it reminds itself the shape of a leaf.
  • This sheet substantially rectangular is formed in curve, seen in lateral projection, and constituted by a first part 61 and a second part 62, separated by a space 63.
  • Space 63 is limited by an element 64 integral with the first part 61 and a element 65 integral with the second part 62, the elements 64 and 65 being interconnected at the base of space 63.
  • the elements 64 and 65 are folded or curved so as to constitute respectively support zones, a projection and a space intended to receive the sheet to be maintained, the space having the shaped like a funnel tapering down.
  • the device in general and elements 64, 65 in particular, reproduce thus the essential parts and functions of the mode of realization according to Figure 1.
  • the device of the invention according to the embodiment shown in Figures 9 and 10 can be achieved by synthetic material, such as for example ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene).
  • the device of the invention is thus simple to produce, for example by injection.
  • the grip on the support on which the device will rest must be large enough to ensure that the center of gravity a sheet to maintain for a range of dimensions and grammages chosen do not leave the surface covered by the device.
  • the device according to Figure 1 has dimensions of the order of 4 cm for the height, 6 cm for depth and 5 cm for width, and has a weight of 110 at around 120 g when filled with shot
  • the device according to Figure 9 has dimensions of the order of 5 cm for the height and width and 12 cm for length. His weight is about 25 g.
  • the device of the invention is formed by a body elongated comprising, in order, a rear part 21, two intermediate parts 27, 28 and a front part 26, each of these parts being separated from the adjacent part by a space 13A, 13B or 13C intended to hold a sheet 3A, 3B or 3C.
  • the spaces 13A, 13B and 13C are arranged in three different levels so you can put the leaves on stepped heights which allows to perceive them simultaneously.
  • the intermediate parts 27 and 28 are formed to fulfill both the function of the front part and that of the rear part.
  • the intermediate part 27 is formed on the side 22 opposite the rear part 21, as a front part and on the side 23 disposed opposite the intermediate part 28, as a rear part.
  • the part intermediate 28 includes a side 24 disposed opposite the intermediate part 27 and formed as a front part and a side 25 arranged opposite the front part 26 and formed as a rear part. So the device includes three pairs of holding means referenced respectively 21/22, 23/24 and 25/26. The forms and functions of these means corresponding essentially to those of first and second holding means 1 and 2, their detailed description is omitted to avoid repetition.
  • the holding device shown in Figures 11 and 12 is formed in one piece having a length of about 10 cm, a width of about 6 cm at the back and 5 cm at the front of the device and a height of about 6 cm at the back and around 4 cm at the front of the device.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for users who, in the course of their work, studies or hobbies need to easily visualize a paper document (text, drawing, image, photo). He can be made of different materials such as for example, crystal, cast aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, paste sandblasted glass, possibly colored, and wood. In the light version, the device can be made, in addition to resins ABS, in any other plastic material, and particularly advantageously made of polypropylene.
  • the space between the first and second means of support can be obtained, in particular for devices made of a solid material not poured, by sparking or any other suitable abrasive process.

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Abstract

Device intended to maintain a paper sheet close to the vertical in order to facilitate the viewing thereof, characterized in that it is comprised of first holding means (1) and second holding means (2) which cooperate with the first holding means (1) so as to confer progressively to the sheet, as it is introduced between the first and the second holding means, an initial curvature which rigidifies the sheet.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour maintenir une feuille de papier afin d'en faciliter la visualisation.The present invention relates to a device for maintaining a sheet of paper for easy viewing.

Traditionnellement, on utilise pour maintenir des documents à la verticale, des porte-copies de différents types.Traditionally, we use to maintain vertical documents, copy holders of different types.

Certains de ces porte-copies sont constitués d'un plateau incliné sur lequel la feuille est posée et maintenue au moyen d'une pince située sur la partie supérieure du plateau. Le plateau est lui-même maintenu par un bras articulé, par un chevalet ou repose sur un socle. Les porte-copies à plateau sont généralement d'un prix élevé. Ils sont souvent encombrants et fixés à demeure sur l'espace de travail (le bureau) ou sur un écran d'ordinateur. Leur manipulation est parfois contraignante.Some of these copy holders consist of a tray inclined on which the sheet is laid and held by means a clamp located on the upper part of the tray. The the tray is itself held by an articulated arm, by a easel or rests on a base. Tray copy holders are generally expensive. They are often bulky and permanently fixed on the workspace (the desktop) or on a computer screen. Their handling is sometimes restrictive.

D'autres porte-copies sont constitués d'un système de pince qui enserre le document, par sa partie supérieure, le laissant pendre librement dans le vide. Ces porte-copies ont besoin d'être installés en hauteur sur un support fixe et vertical (ils sont généralement fixés au moyen d'un adhésif double-face ou d'une ventouse sur un mur ou la partie haute d'un écran d'ordinateur). Leur utilisation est soumise à la présence d'un support fixe que l'on ne peut que très difficilement déplacer, et la lecture d'un texte est rendue difficile car la feuille mobile peut osciller librement dans le vide.Other copy holders consist of a system of clamp which encloses the document, by its upper part, the leaving it hanging freely in a vacuum. These copy holders have need to be installed high on a fixed and vertical support (they are usually fixed with a double-sided adhesive or a suction cup on a wall or the top of a screen computer). Their use is subject to the presence of a fixed support which can only be very difficult to move, and reading a text is made difficult because the flip chart can oscillate freely in a vacuum.

Le document US-A-4.075.773 décrit un dispositif permettant de maintenir une feuille de papier dans une position verticale. Le dispositif comporte à cet effet deux tiges cylindriques chanfreinées constituant des premiers moyens de maintien pourvus de deux zones d'appui et une tige cylindrique chanfreinée constituant des deuxièmes moyens de maintien pourvus d'une saillie. Les tiges formant les premiers et deuxièmes moyens de maintien sont disposées verticalement sur une base et définissent entre elles un espace ouvert vers le haut destiné à recevoir la feuille de papier. Selon un mode de réalisation de ce dispositif connu, les tiges cylindriques chanfreinées peuvent être remplacées par des corps tronconiques dont le plus grand diamètre est à la base.Document US-A-4,075,773 describes a device to hold a sheet of paper in one position vertical. The device comprises for this purpose two rods cylindrical chamfered constituting the first means of support provided with two support zones and a cylindrical rod chamfered constituting second holding means provided with a projection. The stems forming the first and second holding means are arranged vertically on a base and define between them a space open towards the top intended to receive the sheet of paper. According to a mode of realization of this known device, the cylindrical rods chamfered can be replaced by bodies frustoconical whose largest diameter is at the base.

Dans le dispositif connu du document US-A-4.075.773, la feuille est introduite verticalement et sans courbure préalable. C'est le recouvrement partiel et progressif des premiers et des deuxièmes moyens de maintien qui permet d'imprimer à la feuille une courbure progressive au fur et à mesure de son introduction.In the device known from document US-A-4,075,773, the sheet is introduced vertically and without prior curvature. It is the partial and progressive recovery of the first and second holding means which allows printing at the leaves a progressive curvature as it introduction.

Le but de l'invention est de remédier aux inconvénients énoncés ci-avant.The object of the invention is to remedy the drawbacks stated above.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention doit proposer une solution permettant une manipulation plus facile, voire plus rapide de la feuille à, maintenir, lors de sa mise en place.More particularly, the invention must propose a solution for easier or even easier handling fast from the sheet to, maintain, during its establishment.

Le but de l'invention est atteint par un dispositif conforme à la revendication 1.The object of the invention is achieved by a conforming device to claim 1.

Le dispositif de l'invention est destiné à être posé librement sur une surface plane telle un plan de travail, ou pour le moins sur une surface approximative plane telle le dessus d'une pile de livres ou de papiers ou de dossiers. Dans ce sens, le dispositif de l'invention peut être un dispositif mobile. De plus, ce dispositif peut être un système de petite taille conçu de façon à pouvoir assurer, par un compromis approprié entre la surface qu'il occupe lorsqu'il est posé quelque part, et son poids et l'inclinaison de la feuille maintenue, une position et un maintien stable de la feuille.The device of the invention is intended to be placed freely on a flat surface such as a work surface, or at least on an approximate flat surface such as the above a pile of books or papers or files. In in this sense, the device of the invention can be a device mobile. In addition, this device can be a small system. size designed to be able to ensure, by a compromise suitable between the surface it occupies when laid somewhere, and its weight and the inclination of the leaf maintained, a stable position and maintenance of the sheet.

Les premiers moyens de maintien et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien sont formés de façon que les premiers moyens de maintien maintiennent la feuille du côté de son verso et peuvent ainsi être considérés comme des moyens arrière de maintien, et que les deuxièmes moyens de maintien maintiennent la feuille du côté de son recto et peuvent ainsi être considérés comme des moyens avant de maintien. The first means of support and the second holding means are formed so that the first holding means hold the sheet on the side of its back and can thus be considered as means rear holding, and that the second holding means keep the sheet on the side of its front and can thus be considered as means before maintenance.

Selon certains modes de réalisation présentés plus loin, les premiers moyens de maintien constituent la partie arrière du dispositif alors que les deuxièmes moyens de maintien constituent la partie avant du dispositif,According to certain embodiments presented below, the first holding means constitute the rear part of the device while the second holding means constitute the front part of the device,

Le dispositif de l'invention est plus particulièrement conçu de façon à ce que la feuille à maintenir puisse être introduite entre les premiers moyens et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien sans l'avoir préalablement déformée. La feuille est donc encore plane lorsqu'elle est engagée entre les premiers moyens et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien, Au fur et à mesure qu'un utilisateur continue à introduire la feuille entre les premiers et deuxièmes moyens de maintien, le dispositif imprime, par ses propres moyens, une amorce de pliure verticale, ou une amorce de courbure puisque le dispositif ne déforme pas la feuille de façon qu'une marque de pliure pourrait subsister lorsque la feuille est retirée du dispositif. L'amorce de courbure crée en direction des angles supérieurs de la feuille, deux lignes de force qui tendent et rigidifient ladite feuille d'une façon mécanique et permanente, pour la durée de l'insertion de la feuille entre les premiers et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien, lui permettant d'être maintenue dans une position proche de la verticale de façon stable.The device of the invention is more particularly designed so that the sheet to be maintained can be introduced between the first pleas and the second holding means without having previously deformed it. The sheet is therefore still flat when it is engaged between the first means and the second holding means, Au as a user continues to enter the sheet between the first and second holding means, the device prints, by its own means, a primer vertical fold, or a beginning of curvature since the device does not distort the sheet so that a mark of fold may remain when the sheet is removed from the device. The start of curvature created in the direction of the angles leaf superiors, two lines of force which tend and stiffen said sheet mechanically and permanently, for the duration of the insertion of the sheet between the first and the second holding means, allowing it to be maintained in a position close to the vertical so stable.

Le dispositif de l'invention présente l'avantage de ne saisir la feuille qu'à son bord inférieur et sur une faible hauteur.The device of the invention has the advantage of not grab the sheet only at its bottom edge and on a low height.

Il s'agit de la faible hauteur sur laquelle les moyens représentant les zones d'appui des premiers moyens de maintien et la saillie des deuxièmes moyens de maintien se recouvrent partiellement, vu en projection latérale. La hauteur de cette zone d'interaction est de l'ordre de 2 cm et est suffisante pour donner à la feuille à maintenir une courbure suffisante pour assurer la rigidité recherchée de la feuille à maintenir.This is the low height over which the means representing the support zones of the first holding means and the projection of the second holding means partially overlap, seen in lateral projection. The height of this interaction zone is around of 2 cm and is sufficient to give the leaf to maintain a sufficient curvature to ensure the desired rigidity of the sheet to be maintain.

Bien que le dispositif de l'invention soit destiné principalement à maintenir une ou plusieurs feuilles de papier, ce dispositif pourrait être utilisé également pour maintenir des feuilles en toute autre matière, telle que par exemple du papier de différentes épaisseurs, du carton, de la matière synthétique, susceptibles de pouvoir être déformées élastiquement pour la durée du maintien de cette ou de ces feuilles par le dispositif selon l'invention. De plus, l'invention n'est pas limitée à l'utilisation de feuilles rectangulaires présentant des angles supérieurs. Mais au contraire, des feuilles de toutes autres formes, par exemple ovales ou circulaires peuvent être utilisées.Although the device of the invention is intended mainly to maintain one or more sheets of paper, this device could also be used to maintain leaves in all other material, such as for example paper of different thicknesses, cardboard, synthetic material, likely to be able to be elastically deformed for the duration of the maintenance of this or these sheets by the device according to the invention. Of more, the invention is not limited to the use of sheets rectangular with upper corners. But to on the contrary, sheets of all other forms, for example oval or circular can be used.

L'invention concerne également les caractéristiques ci-après, considérées isolément ou selon toutes leurs combinaisons techniquement possibles.

  • Les premiers moyens et les deuxièmes moyens définissent entre eux un espace destiné à recevoir la feuille, l'ouverture de l'espace se rétrécissant dans le sens de l'introduction de la feuille.
       Vu en projection latérale, les premiers moyens de maintien ou la partie arrière du dispositif et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien ou la partie avant du dispositif, sont à leur niveau supérieur séparés par un espace de l'ordre de 5 à 15 mm, de sorte que l'introduction de la feuille en soit facilitée. Cet espace se rétrécit vers la base de l'espace de façon à présenter à la base une ouverture de l'ordre, de 0,2 à 3 mm. L'ouverture est mesurée, en projection latérale des premiers et deuxièmes moyens de maintien, comme la largeur de l'espace entre ces moyens , considérés, au niveau correspondant. Le rétrécissement est approximativement linéaire ou, au contraire, très fort au début et relativement faible sur la plus grande partie de l'espace.
  • Les premiers moyens présentent une surface concave légèrement inclinée vers l'arrière et pourvue de deux zones d'appui, et les deuxièmes moyens présentent une surface convexe en regard de la surface concave des premiers moyens de maintien et pourvus d'une saillie agissant sur la feuille dans une partie disposée entre les deux zones d'appui.
  • La surface concave comprend un évidement réalisé par un retrait dans la matière des premiers moyens de maintien.
  • Les premiers moyens sont formés de façon à ne présenter essentiellement que des zones d'appui, une partie des premiers moyens situés entre les zones d'appui étant réalisée au moins partiellement par une absence de matière.
       Cette disposition concerne plus particulièrement un mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention où les premiers moyens de maintien ont la forme d'une boucle ou d'un arceau.
  • Lorsque les côtés droit et gauche de la partie arrière sont matérialisés par des surfaces planes, ces surfaces peuvent former entre elles à la base du dispositif un angle ouvert dont le sommet est dirigé vers l'arrière du dispositif et dont la valeur peut être comprise entre 90° et 160°, la valeur de 140° étant particulièrement adaptée.
  • Les zones d'appui de la partie arrière sont inclinées pour former un angle de 45° à 85°, la valeur de 65° étant particulièrement bien adaptée pour que le plan de la feuille puisse former avec l'axe du regard de l'utilisateur, un angle droit.
  • Les premiers moyens et les deuxièmes moyens ou, selon une réalisation particulière, les parties arrière et avant sont séparées au niveau de leurs bords supérieurs en vis-à-vis par un espace d'environ 5 mm à 15 mm pour faciliter l'introduction de la feuille, la valeur de 10 mm étant particulièrement bien adaptée.
  • Lorsque les zones d'appui droite et gauche des premiers moyens ou de la partie arrière sont constituées par des surfaces planes et que ces surfaces se trouvent en vis-à-vis de surfaces planes constituant les deuxièmes moyens ou la partie avant, la distance qui sépare ces parties peut être comprise entre 0,2 mm et 3 mm, la valeur de 0,8 mm étant particulièrement bien adaptée.
  • La partie arrière est montée sur une articulation solidaire d'un organe d'actionnement pourvu d'un moyen de maintien en position contre la partie avant et qui permette d'écarter la partie arrière de la partie avant afin de faciliter la mise en place de la feuille.
  • Le moyen de maintien en position de la partie arrière contre la partie avant est un ressort prévu pour faire revenir automatiquement la partie arrière contre la partie avant et à rapprocher la partie arrière de la partie avant avec un effet de pincement.
  • Le dispositif de l'invention comprend, outre des premiers moyens de maintien et des deuxièmes moyens de maintien, au moins des troisièmes moyens de maintien et des quatrièmes moyens de maintien. Alors que les premiers et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien coopèrent pour maintenir une première feuille, les troisièmes et les quatrièmes moyens de maintien coopèrent de façon à imprimer à une deuxième feuille, espacée de la première feuille, une amorce de courbure rigidifiant cette deuxième feuille.
The invention also relates to the characteristics below, considered in isolation or in all their technically possible combinations.
  • The first means and the second means define between them a space intended to receive the sheet, the opening of the space narrowing in the direction of introduction of the sheet.
    Seen in lateral projection, the first holding means or the rear part of the device and the second holding means or the front part of the device, are at their upper level separated by a space of the order of 5 to 15 mm, so that the introduction of the sheet is facilitated. This space narrows towards the base of the space so as to present an opening of the order of 0.2 to 3 mm at the base. The opening is measured, in lateral projection of the first and second holding means, as the width of the space between these means, considered, at the corresponding level. The narrowing is approximately linear or, on the contrary, very strong at the beginning and relatively weak over most of the space.
  • The first means have a concave surface slightly inclined towards the rear and provided with two support zones, and the second means have a convex surface facing the concave surface of the first holding means and provided with a projection acting on the sheet in a part arranged between the two support zones.
  • The concave surface comprises a recess produced by a withdrawal in the material of the first holding means.
  • The first means are formed so as to present essentially only support zones, part of the first means located between the support zones being produced at least partially by an absence of material.
    This arrangement relates more particularly to an embodiment of the device of the invention where the first holding means have the form of a loop or an arch.
  • When the right and left sides of the rear part are materialized by flat surfaces, these surfaces can form an open angle between them at the base of the device, the apex of which is directed towards the rear of the device and the value of which can be between 90 ° and 160 °, the value of 140 ° being particularly suitable.
  • The support zones of the rear part are inclined to form an angle of 45 ° to 85 °, the value of 65 ° being particularly well suited so that the plane of the sheet can form with the axis of the user's gaze , A right angle.
  • The first means and the second means or, according to a particular embodiment, the rear and front parts are separated at their upper edges facing each other by a space of approximately 5 mm to 15 mm to facilitate the introduction of the sheet, the value of 10 mm being particularly well suited.
  • When the right and left bearing zones of the first means or of the rear part are constituted by flat surfaces and these surfaces are located opposite the plane surfaces constituting the second means or the front part, the distance which separates these parts can be between 0.2 mm and 3 mm, the value of 0.8 mm being particularly well suited.
  • The rear part is mounted on a joint integral with an actuating member provided with a means for holding in position against the front part and which allows the rear part to be moved away from the front part in order to facilitate the positioning of leaf.
  • The means for holding the rear part in position against the front part is a spring intended to automatically return the rear part against the front part and to bring the rear part closer to the front part with a pinching effect.
  • The device of the invention comprises, in addition to first holding means and second holding means, at least third holding means and fourth holding means. While the first and second holding means cooperate to maintain a first sheet, the third and fourth holding means cooperate so as to print on a second sheet, spaced from the first sheet, a primer of curvature stiffening this second sheet.

Cette disposition permet de réaliser un dispositif selon l'invention comprenant une pluralité de moyens de maintien, ces moyens étant disposés par paire, les premiers et les deuxièmes moyens formant une première paire, les troisièmes et les quatrièmes moyens formant une deuxième paire et ainsi de suite. Cette disposition permet plus particulièrement de maintenir une pluralité de feuilles disposées les unes derrière les autres et espacées entre elles. En dehors de cette disposition alignée, il est concevable que les paires de moyens de maintien soient disposées latéralement décalées ou décalées en hauteur décroissante, par exemple de l'arrière vers l'avant.This arrangement makes it possible to produce a device according to the invention comprising a plurality of holding means, these means being arranged in pairs, the first and the second means forming a first pair, the third and the fourth means forming a second pair and so right now. This arrangement allows more particularly maintain a plurality of sheets arranged one behind the others and spaced apart. Apart from this aligned arrangement it is conceivable that the pairs of holding means are laterally offset or shifted in decreasing height, for example from the rear forward.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description de quelques modes de réalisation décrits ci-après en référence aux dessins. Dans ces dessins:

  • La Figure 1 représente vu de 3/4 un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • La Figure 2 représente vu de gauche le dispositif de la Figure 1.
  • La Figure 3 représente en coupe suivant A-A le dispositif de la Figure 1.
  • La Figure 4 représente une vue éclatée des parties avant et arrière du dispositif de la Figure 1.
  • La Figure 5 représente en coupe un deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • La Figure 6 représente vu de 3/4 un troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • La Figure 7 représente en coupe suivant B-B le dispositif de la Figure 6.
  • La Figure 8 représente une vue de 3/4 du dispositif de la Figure 6 avec une feuille de papier.
  • La Figure 9 représente vu de 3/4 un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif léger selon l'invention.
  • La Figure 10 représente vu en projection latérale, le dispositif de la Figure 9.
  • La Figure 11 représente vu de 3/4 un mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention pour plusieurs feuilles espacées, et
  • La Figure 12 représente vu en projection latérale, le dispositif de la Figure 11
  • La Figure 13 représente une variante du dispositif de la Figure 6.
    • Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description of some embodiments described below with reference to the drawings. In these drawings:
  • Figure 1 shows seen from 3/4 a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 represents seen from the left the device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 shows in section along AA the device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the front and rear parts of the device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 5 shows in section a second embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • Figure 6 shows seen from 3/4 a third embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 shows in section along BB the device of Figure 6.
  • Figure 8 shows a 3/4 view of the device of Figure 6 with a sheet of paper.
  • Figure 9 shows seen from 3/4 an embodiment of a light device according to the invention.
  • Figure 10 represents seen in side projection, the device of Figure 9.
  • FIG. 11 represents seen from 3/4 an embodiment of the device according to the invention for several spaced sheets, and
  • Figure 12 represents seen in side projection, the device of Figure 11
  • Figure 13 shows a variant of the device in Figure 6.

    • Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les Figures 1 à 4, le dispositif comporte une partie arrière 1 et une partie avant 2 entre lesquelles est défini un espace 13 destiné à recevoir une feuille de papier 3 à maintenir. La partie arrière 1 est légèrement inclinée. Le long de son axe de symétrie verticale, se trouve un évidement 4 réalisé par une zone en retrait dans la matière de la partie arrière et créé pour recevoir un élément formant une saillie 5 de la partie avant 2. Deux zones d'appui 8, 9 se trouvent de chaque côté de l'évidement 4. Lorsque l'utilisateur introduit la feuille 3 entre les deux parties arrière 1 et avant 2, l'élément saillant 5 de la partie avant qui pousse la feuille 3 à l'intérieur de l'évidement 4 de la partie arrière 1 oblige ladite feuille à former un pli ou courbure 6, ce qui crée des lignes de force 7 qui s'écartent vers les coins supérieurs de la feuille 3. La rigidité alors obtenue est suffisante pour maintenir la feuille 3 immobile. According to the embodiment shown in the Figures 1 to 4, the device comprises a rear part 1 and a part before 2 between which is defined a space 13 intended for receive a sheet of paper 3 to maintain. The rear part 1 is slightly inclined. Along its axis of symmetry vertical, there is a recess 4 made by a zone in shrinkage in the material of the rear part and created for receive a protruding element 5 from the front part 2. Two support zones 8, 9 are located on each side of the recess 4. When the user introduces the sheet 3 enters the two rear parts 1 and front 2, the projecting element 5 of the front part which pushes the sheet 3 inside the recess 4 of the rear part 1 forces said sheet to form a fold or curvature 6, which creates lines of force 7 which deviate towards the upper corners of the sheet 3. The rigidity then obtained is sufficient to keep the sheet 3 stationary.

    Dans la forme de réalisation selon les Figures 1 à 4, la partie arrière 1 présente une surface concave 14 inclinée vers l'arrière et, la partie avant présente une surface convexe 15. La surface concave 14 comprend les zones d'appui 8, 9 des côtés droit et gauche de la partie arrière 1 constituées de surfaces planes 16, 17 formant entre elles un angle ouvert qui correspond au degré de pliure de la feuille 3, dont le sommet est dirigé vers l'arrière du dispositif et dont la valeur est comprise entre 90° et 160°, la valeur de 140° étant particulièrement bien adaptée pour provoquer une pliure 6 suffisante au bas de la feuille 3 sans que cette pliure représente une gêne pour l'utilisateur au moment de la visualisation du document.In the embodiment according to Figures 1 to 4, the rear part 1 has a concave surface 14 inclined towards the rear and, the front part has a convex surface 15. The concave surface 14 includes the support zones 8, 9 on the sides right and left of the rear part 1 consisting of flat surfaces 16, 17 forming between them an open angle which corresponds to the degree of folding of sheet 3, the top of which is directed towards the rear of the device and whose value is between 90 ° and 160 °, the value of 140 ° being particularly well suited for causing folds 6 sufficient at the bottom of sheet 3 without this fold represents a nuisance for the user when viewing the document.

    Les zones d'appui 8, 9 sont inclinées vers l'arrière de telle sorte qu'une fois la feuille introduite dans le dispositif, elle se trouve approximativement à angle droit par rapport au regard de l'utilisateur afin d'en faciliter la visualisation. Pour tenir compte de la hauteur moyenne de l'utilisateur par rapport à la feuille, cette inclinaison peut avoir une valeur de 45° à 85°, un angle de 65° étant généralement bien adapté.The support zones 8, 9 are inclined towards the rear of so that once the sheet is inserted into the device, it is approximately at right angles to the look of the user to facilitate viewing. For take into account the average height of the user by compared to the sheet, this tilt can have a value of 45 ° to 85 °, an angle of 65 ° being generally well suited.

    Le. dispositif de l'invention tel que représenté sur les Figures 1 à 4 est constitué de deux parties distinctes 1 et 2 constituant respectivement les premiers et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien du dispositif. La partie 2.est fixée sur la partie 1 par exemple par collage.The. device of the invention as shown in the Figures 1 to 4 consists of two separate parts 1 and 2 constituting the first and second respectively means for holding the device. Part 2.is fixed on the part 1 for example by gluing.

    Toutefois, il est également concevable que, en variante, le dispositif soit formé en un seul bloc s'il est réalisé en un matériau massif, ou qu'il soit formé, pour le moins, en une coque ouverte vers le bas et définissant le même espace 13 que le dispositif selon les Figures 1 à 4. Dans ce dernier cas, l'intérieur de la coque peut être rempli, au moins partiellement, par un matériau lourd, éventuellement granuleux tel que de la grenaille métallique, et fermé par une plaque. However, it is also conceivable that, as a variant, the device is formed in a single block if it is made in one massive material, or that it is formed, at the very least, into a shell open downward and defining the same space 13 as the device according to Figures 1 to 4. In the latter case, the inside of the shell can be filled, at least partially, by heavy material, possibly grainy such as metallic shot, and closed with a plate.

    La partie arrière 1 et la partie avant 2 définissent entre elles un espace 13 destiné à recevoir la feuille 3, dont l'ouverture a1 est beaucoup plus grande au niveau supérieur du dispositif que vers la base de l'espace 13. L'espace 13 dont l'ouverture a1 mesurée au niveau supérieur du dispositif correspond à une valeur allant de 5 mm à 15 mm, va en se rétrécissant vers le bas de l'espace, de sorte que l'espace, vu en une coupe transversale A-A allant de l'avant vers l'arrière du dispositif, a la forme d'un entonnoir permettant une introduction facile de la feuille dans le dispositif. Les surfaces 14 et 15 guident la feuille aisément vers le bas du dispositif où se trouvent les zones en retrait (évidement) 4 et en saillie 5.The rear part 1 and the front part 2 define between them a space 13 intended to receive the sheet 3, the opening a1 of which is much greater at the upper level of the device than towards the base of the space 13. The space 13 whose opening a 1 measured at the upper level of the device corresponds to a value ranging from 5 mm to 15 mm, tapers towards the bottom of the space, so that the space, seen in a cross section AA going from the front to the rear of the device, has the form of a funnel allowing an easy introduction of the sheet into the device. The surfaces 14 and 15 guide the sheet easily towards the bottom of the device where the recessed (recess) 4 and projecting 5 areas are located.

    De part et d'autre de l'évidement 4, les parties avant 2 et arrière 1 présentent des surfaces planes en vis-à-vis qui sont séparées à la base de l'espace 13 par une distance a2 qui peut aller de 0,2 mm à 3 mm, la valeur de 0,8 mm étant suffisante pour pouvoir insérer facilement de une à cinq feuilles de papier ordinaire (80 g) sans que le pli imprimé à la feuille soit marqué de façon définitive même lorsque la partie saillante 5 est matérialisée par une arête.On either side of the recess 4, the front 2 and rear 1 parts have opposite facing surfaces which are separated at the base of the space 13 by a distance a 2 which can go from 0 , 2 mm to 3 mm, the value of 0.8 mm being sufficient to be able to easily insert from one to five sheets of plain paper (80 g) without the fold printed on the sheet being definitively marked even when the projecting part 5 is materialized by an edge.

    Dans la forme de réalisation selon la Figure 5, la partie arrière est constituée par une plaque 31 et la partie avant par une plaque 32 solidaire d'une plaque de base 33. La plaque 31 est articulée sur un axe 10 situé à la base de la partie arrière, parallèle au plan inférieur du dispositif et perpendiculaire à la bissectrice de l'angle défini par les côtés 8 et 9. La plaque 31 est solidaire d'un levier 11 qui lui permet de s'écarter de la partie avant 32 par basculement lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur le levier 11 de façon à faciliter l'introduction de la feuille 3. Pendant que l'utilisateur appuie sur le levier 11, la plaque 31 et la partie avant 32 forment, temporairement, un espace correspondant à l'espace 13 du dispositif selon les Figures 1 à 4. Un ressort 12 tend à repousser la partie arrière 31 contre la partie avant 32 avec suffisamment de pression pour contraindre la feuille 3 à épouser les formes des parties avant et arrière.In the embodiment according to Figure 5, the part rear is constituted by a plate 31 and the front part by a plate 32 secured to a base plate 33. The plate 31 is articulated on an axis 10 located at the base of the part rear, parallel to the lower plane of the device and perpendicular to the bisector of the angle defined by the sides 8 and 9. The plate 31 is integral with a lever 11 which allows it to move away from the front part 32 by tilting when the user presses lever 11 so as to facilitate the introduction of sheet 3. While the user presses on the lever 11, the plate 31 and the front part 32 form, temporarily, a space corresponding to space 13 of the device according to Figures 1 to 4. A spring 12 tends to push the rear part 31 against the front part 32 with enough pressure to force sheet 3 to follow the shapes of the front and rear parts.

    Dans le cas où le dispositif est réalisé au moyen d'un matériau léger (matière plastique) il est pourvu d'un moyen de lestage ou de fixation amovible, tel qu'un adhésif double-face, sous sa base.In the case where the device is produced by means of a light material (plastic) it is provided with a means of ballast or removable fixing, such as a double-sided adhesive, under its base.

    Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les Figures 6 à 8, les premiers moyens de maintien sont constitués par un élément 41 en arc de cercle ou en arc ovale dont les extrémités sont solidaires d'une plaque de base 43. Les extrémités de l'élément 41 constituent des zones d'appui 48 et 49 dont la fonction correspond aux zones d'appui 8 et 9 du mode de réalisation selon la Figure 1. Les deuxièmes moyens de maintien sont constitués.par une languette 42 formée de façon à présenter une partie saillante 45 remplissant la même fonction que la saillie 5 du mode de réalisation selon la Figure 1. La languette 42 est reliée par son extrémité inférieure à la plaque de base 43.In the embodiment shown in the Figures 6 to 8, the first holding means are constituted by a element 41 in an arc or an oval arc whose ends are secured to a base plate 43. The ends of the element 41 constitute bearing zones 48 and 49 whose function corresponds to the support zones 8 and 9 of the embodiment according to Figure 1. The second means holding are constituted. by a tongue 42 formed of so as to present a projecting part 45 filling the same function that the projection 5 of the embodiment according to Figure 1. The tongue 42 is connected by its lower end to the base plate 43.

    Alors que chacune des zones d'appui 48 et 49 de l'élément 41 s'étend essentiellement dans un plan, la languette 42 est formée en courbe pour obtenir la partie saillante 45. L'intérieur de l'élément 41 enferme une zone 44 réalisée par absence de matière et remplissant la même fonction que l'évidement 4 du mode de réalisation selon la Figure 1. L'élément 41 ainsi formé et la languette 42 ainsi formée réalisent à la fois l'entonnoir pour l'introduction de la feuille à maintenir ainsi que les zones d'appui et de saillie nécessaires au maintien stable de la feuille 3. La Figure 7 montre ceci dans une coupe transversale selon la ligne B-B indiquée dans la Figure 6. La Figure 8 représente cette disposition avec une feuille 3 introduite dans le dispositif selon l'invention.While each of the support zones 48 and 49 of element 41 extends essentially in one plane, the tongue 42 is curved to obtain the part protruding 45. The interior of the element 41 encloses a zone 44 performed by absence of material and filling the same function that the recess 4 of the embodiment according to the Figure 1. The element 41 thus formed and the tongue 42 thus formed carry out both the funnel for the introduction of the sheet to be maintained as well as the support and projection areas necessary to keep sheet 3 stable. Figure 7 show this in a cross section along line B-B shown in Figure 6. Figure 8 shows this arrangement with a sheet 3 inserted into the device according to the invention.

    Selon une variante représentée sur la Figure 13, l'élément 41 et la languette 42 peuvent être reliés à la plaque de base 43 par une articulation 46. According to a variant shown in Figure 13, element 41 and tongue 42 can be connected to the plate base 43 by a hinge 46.

    Le mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention, tel que représenté sur les Figures 9 et 10 diffère des autres modes de réalisation décrits jusqu'ici en ce qu'il rappelle lui-même la forme d'une feuille. Cette feuille sensiblement rectangulaire est formée en courbe, vu en projection latérale, et constituée par une première partie 61 et une deuxième partie 62, séparées par un espace 63. L'espace 63 est limité par un élément 64 solidaire de la première partie 61 et un élément 65 solidaire de la deuxième partie 62, les éléments 64 et 65 étant reliés entre eux à la base de l'espace 63. Les éléments 64 et 65 sont pliés ou courbés de façon à constituer respectivement des zones d'appui, une saillie et un espace destiné à recevoir la feuille à maintenir, l'espace ayant la forme d'un entonnoir se rétrécissant vers le bas. Le dispositif en général et les éléments 64, 65 en particulier, reproduisent ainsi les parties et fonctions essentielles du mode de réalisation selon la Figure 1.The embodiment of the device according to the invention, such that shown in Figures 9 and 10 differs from the others embodiments described so far in that it reminds itself the shape of a leaf. This sheet substantially rectangular is formed in curve, seen in lateral projection, and constituted by a first part 61 and a second part 62, separated by a space 63. Space 63 is limited by an element 64 integral with the first part 61 and a element 65 integral with the second part 62, the elements 64 and 65 being interconnected at the base of space 63. The elements 64 and 65 are folded or curved so as to constitute respectively support zones, a projection and a space intended to receive the sheet to be maintained, the space having the shaped like a funnel tapering down. The device in general and elements 64, 65 in particular, reproduce thus the essential parts and functions of the mode of realization according to Figure 1.

    Le dispositif de l'invention selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les Figures 9 et 10 peut être réalisé en matière synthétique, telle que par exemple une résine ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène). Le dispositif de l'invention est ainsi simple à réaliser, par exemple par injection. Pour obtenir une stabilité comparable à celle d'un dispositif réalisé selon le mode de réalisation de la Figure 1, l'emprise sur le support sur lequel le dispositif reposera, doit être suffisamment grande pour assurer que le centre de gravité d'une feuille à maintenir pour une gamme de dimensions et de grammages choisie ne sorte pas de la surface couverte par le dispositif.The device of the invention according to the embodiment shown in Figures 9 and 10 can be achieved by synthetic material, such as for example ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene). The device of the invention is thus simple to produce, for example by injection. For obtain a stability comparable to that of a device produced according to the embodiment of Figure 1, the grip on the support on which the device will rest, must be large enough to ensure that the center of gravity a sheet to maintain for a range of dimensions and grammages chosen do not leave the surface covered by the device.

    Alors que le dispositif selon la Figure 1 a des dimensions de l'ordre de 4 cm pour la hauteur, de 6 cm pour la profondeur et de 5 cm pour la largeur, et a un poids de 110 à 120 g environ lorsqu'il est rempli de grenaille, le dispositif selon la Figure 9 a des dimensions de l'ordre de 5 cm pour la hauteur et la largeur et de 12 cm pour la longueur. Son poids est de 25 g environ.While the device according to Figure 1 has dimensions of the order of 4 cm for the height, 6 cm for depth and 5 cm for width, and has a weight of 110 at around 120 g when filled with shot, the device according to Figure 9 has dimensions of the order of 5 cm for the height and width and 12 cm for length. His weight is about 25 g.

    Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les Figures 11 et 12 , le dispositif de l'invention est formé par un corps allongé comprenant, dans l'ordre, une partie arrière 21, deux parties intermédiaires 27, 28 et une partie avant 26, chacune de ces parties étant séparée de la partie adjacente par un espace 13A, 13B ou 13C destiné à maintenir une feuille 3A, 3B ou 3C. Les espaces 13A, 13B et 13C sont disposés à trois niveaux différents afin de pouvoir mettre les feuilles sur des hauteurs étagées ce qui permet de les percevoir simultanément.According to the embodiment shown in the Figures 11 and 12, the device of the invention is formed by a body elongated comprising, in order, a rear part 21, two intermediate parts 27, 28 and a front part 26, each of these parts being separated from the adjacent part by a space 13A, 13B or 13C intended to hold a sheet 3A, 3B or 3C. The spaces 13A, 13B and 13C are arranged in three different levels so you can put the leaves on stepped heights which allows to perceive them simultaneously.

    Alors que la partie arrière 21 et la partie avant 26 correspondent, quant à leurs formes et fonctions, respectivement à la partie arrière 1 et à la partie avant 2 du dispositif selon la Figure 1, les parties intermédiaires 27 et 28 sont formées de façon à remplir à la fois la fonction de la partie avant et celle de la partie arrière.While the rear part 21 and the front part 26 correspond, as to their forms and functions, respectively to the rear part 1 and to the front part 2 of the device according to Figure 1, the intermediate parts 27 and 28 are formed to fulfill both the function of the front part and that of the rear part.

    A cet effet, la partie intermédiaire 27 est formée du côté 22 en regard de la partie arrière 21, comme une partie avant et du côté 23 disposé en regard de la partie intermédiaire 28, comme une partie arrière. De la même façon, la partie intermédiaire 28 comprend un côté 24 disposé en regard de la partie intermédiaire 27 et formé comme une partie avant et un côté 25 disposé en regard de la partie avant 26 et formé comme une partie arrière. Ainsi, le dispositif comprend trois paires de moyens de maintien référencées respectivement 21/22, 23/24 et 25/26. Les formes et les fonctions de ces moyens correspondant essentiellement à celles et ceux des premiers et deuxièmes moyens de maintien 1 et 2, leur description détaillée est omise pour éviter des répétitions.For this purpose, the intermediate part 27 is formed on the side 22 opposite the rear part 21, as a front part and on the side 23 disposed opposite the intermediate part 28, as a rear part. Similarly, the part intermediate 28 includes a side 24 disposed opposite the intermediate part 27 and formed as a front part and a side 25 arranged opposite the front part 26 and formed as a rear part. So the device includes three pairs of holding means referenced respectively 21/22, 23/24 and 25/26. The forms and functions of these means corresponding essentially to those of first and second holding means 1 and 2, their detailed description is omitted to avoid repetition.

    Le dispositif de maintien représenté sur les Figures 11 et 12 est formé en une seule pièce ayant une longueur de l'ordre de 10 cm, une largeur de l'ordre de 6 cm à l'arrière et de 5 cm à l'avant du dispositif et une hauteur de l'ordre de 6 cm à l'arrière et de l'ordre de 4 cm à l'avant du dispositif.The holding device shown in Figures 11 and 12 is formed in one piece having a length of about 10 cm, a width of about 6 cm at the back and 5 cm at the front of the device and a height of about 6 cm at the back and around 4 cm at the front of the device.

    Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné aux utilisateurs qui dans le cadre de leur travail, études ou loisirs ont besoin de visualiser facilement un document papier (texte, dessin, image, photo). II peut être réalisé en différents matériaux tels que par exemple, du cristal, de l'aluminium coulé, du bronze, de l'inox, de la pâte de verre sablé, éventuellement coloré, et du bois. Dans la version légère, le dispositif peut être réalisé, outre en résines ABS, en toute autre matière plastique, et particulièrement avantageusement en polypropylène.The device according to the invention is particularly intended for users who, in the course of their work, studies or hobbies need to easily visualize a paper document (text, drawing, image, photo). He can be made of different materials such as for example, crystal, cast aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, paste sandblasted glass, possibly colored, and wood. In the light version, the device can be made, in addition to resins ABS, in any other plastic material, and particularly advantageously made of polypropylene.

    L'espace entre les premiers et les deuxièmes moyens de maintien peut être obtenu, notamment pour des dispositifs réalisés en un matériau massif non coulé, par étincelage ou tout autre procédé abrasif approprié.The space between the first and second means of support can be obtained, in particular for devices made of a solid material not poured, by sparking or any other suitable abrasive process.

    Les signes de référence insérés après les caractéristiques techniques mentionnées dans les revendications, ont pour seul but de faciliter la compréhension de ces dernières, et n'en limitent aucunement la portée.The reference signs inserted after the technical characteristics mentioned in the claims are intended only to facilitate the understanding of these, and in no way limit them the scope.

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    1. A device enabling to hold a paper sheet (3, 3A, 3B, 3C) in order to facilitate the viewing thereof, whereas the device comprises first holding means (1, 21, 41, 61) provided with two backward tilted bearing zones (8, 9, 48, 49) and second holding means (2, 22, 32, 42, 62) provided with a protruding section (5, 45), whereby the first and the second holding means delineate among them a space (13; 13A, 13B, 13C ; 63) open upwards intended for accommodating the paper sheet, the members being arranged such that, as seen in lateral projection, the protruding section (5) and the bearing zones (8, 9, 48, 49) overlap each other partially so that, as the sheet (3, 3A, 3B, 3C) is inserted between the first and second holding means, an initial curvature is given gradually to the sheet (3, 3A, 3B, 3C), said device being characterised in that the protruding section (5, 45) is backward tilted but less than the bearing zones (8, 9, 48, 49) the insertion of the sheet (3, 3A, 3B, 3C) between the first and second holding means providing two lines of force (7) spreading upwards of the sheet and rigidifying the latter, the sheet being held in the device tilted backwards according to 45° to 85° with respect to the horizontal.
    2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first means (1, 41) comprise a recess (4, 44).
    3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the bearing zones (8, 9) of the first means (1) are made of plane surfaces delineating among them, at the base of the space (13), an obtuse angle whose apex is directed towards the back of the device and whose value ranges from 90° to 160°.
    4. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first means (41) are formed in order to exhibit essentially bearing zones (48, 49) only, whereas a portion of the first means, between the bearing zones consists at least partially of an absence of material (44).
    5. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first holding means (31) are mounted on a link (10) interconnected to an actuating body (11) provided with holding means (12) in position against the second holding means (32), whereby the actuation of the said body (11) enables to spread the first means (31) apart from the second means (32) in order to facilitate the placement of the sheet (3).
    6. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, whose first (21) and second (22) holding means provide a first pair of holding means in order to hold a first sheet (3A), characterised in that it comprises at least third holding means (23) and fourth holding means (24) providing a second pair of holding means, the fourth holding means working together with the third holding means (23) in order to give at least to a second sheet (3B), spaced from the first sheet (3A), an initial curvature which rigidifies the second sheet (3B).
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