EP0916010B1 - Partitioning module, device for assembling such modules, and related method for mounting - Google Patents

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EP0916010B1
EP0916010B1 EP97935659A EP97935659A EP0916010B1 EP 0916010 B1 EP0916010 B1 EP 0916010B1 EP 97935659 A EP97935659 A EP 97935659A EP 97935659 A EP97935659 A EP 97935659A EP 0916010 B1 EP0916010 B1 EP 0916010B1
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  • the present invention relates to a module for partitioning as well as a device for assembling such modules, in the area of partitions Modular. It also relates to an assembly process partition using this device.
  • modules are made up of adjacent modules, very often identical to each other, which are assembled together.
  • the modules are panels having a height substantially equal to that of spaces (living rooms, professional premises, ..) that we wish to separate, and a width allowing their easy handling by a single person.
  • Some of them are planned in modules with an opening such as doors or in glass partitions.
  • EP-0 004 005 describes an embodiment a double partition without posts, illustrated in Figure 3.
  • Each half-partition is made up of elements made of wood, locally reinforced with a metal frame, which are directly assembled together by means of a latching device.
  • This embodiment presents disadvantages, especially with regard to the manufacture of these composite elements which is long and expensive. Disassembly of the partition requires the use an instrument such as a screwdriver or spatula for disengage two adjacent snap-on components.
  • a wooden partition has poor properties of fire resistance.
  • each module of which includes two shells each having a horizontal U-shaped profile, mounted in opposition.
  • two wings each consisting of a branch of one of the U, overlap forming between them a kind of elastic pliers.
  • these wings have a profile corrugated.
  • the outermost wing of the clamp of each module is taken in the clamp of the other module. This results in a snag preventing the two modules from deviate from each other along the partitioning plan, and the wavy profile of the wings produces an interengagement preventing each module from deviating from the plane of partitioning.
  • the upper edge of the module in a high rail then fold the lower edge of the module in the plane of partitioning, which produces both snagging and the aforementioned engagement with the neighboring module (s) already installed, then drop the module in the smooth low.
  • This structure requires two shells for each module, and high manufacturing precision for the pliers are working properly. Despite this, the friction forces during assembly are high and make installation laborious.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a system of partitioning without the inherent disadvantages to the devices of the prior art.
  • the module for modular partition includes the features of claim 1.
  • the outer shell of the module is made from a single sheet metal plate punched and folded.
  • the invention also relates to a device assembly comprising modules according to any one of claims 1 to 7 for producing a partition double without poles, according to the purpose previously States.
  • the assembly device comprising modules according to any one of claims 1 to 7 intended to assemble a first and a second adjacent partitioning modules for constitute at least part of a wall of a modular double-walled partition, comprising first assembly means located on the first said modules, capable of cooperating directly with second assembly means located on the second of said modules, to form between said modules a mechanical connection opposing a relative displacement of the two modules transversely to their own plan, is characterized in that said first and second assembly means, worn respectively by the side bands opposite of said adjacent modules, are designed to link mechanically the two modules mounted with their facades on the same side.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which does not allow the light between two adjacent modules.
  • the first and the second assembly means include substantially complementary conformations on at minus part of the side slice of each of said modules respectively, these two interlocking conformations to achieve a contiguous connection between said modules.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which guarantees a visual appearance quality for the whole wall: want the surface of the partition to be uniform and does not have any roughness or reliefs at the junction between two modules.
  • said nesting conformations mutual achieve mutual alignment of said modules substantially in the same plane.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which increases the duration of heat resistance of the partition.
  • the first means of assembly have at least a first attachment means and the second assembly means have at least a second attachment means capable of cooperating with the first means of attachment to achieve a hooking of the two adjacent modules in position installed from the partition. It is preferred that hooking means are arranged to prevent adjacent modules to spread horizontally one on the other, parallel to their own plan.
  • the second module positioning movements relative to the top and bottom rails could at least partially accompany, or even constitute simultaneously, interengagement movements of the second module with at least one first module already installed next to the location of the second module.
  • a movement of the second module according to a direction transverse to its own plane up to the partitioning plan may constitute simultaneously a ratcheting movement of the second module relative to the first module.
  • / or a downward movement of the second module to a position installed next to the first module can simultaneously constitute a hanging movement mutual between the adjacent sections of the second module and at least a first module.
  • the double modular partition shown in figure 1 separates two spaces 2 and 3 from a building. Each of its ends is linked to a wall or to a other partition 4 via a guide end 6.
  • the double partition 1 consists of two walls parallels 7 separated by an interval 8, usable for the passage of electric cables and the like.
  • Each wall 7 is composed of modules 9 according to the invention assembled together by a device assembly 10 according to the invention.
  • Each module includes a hollow structure or outer shell 12 having a horizontal profile ( Figures 2 and 4) open, substantially rectangular, "C" shaped.
  • the large closed side 13 of the “C rectangular corresponds to a front of module 9, opposite to interval 8 of figure 1.
  • the large open side 14 of the "rectangular C” corresponds to the non-visible side or rear side of module 9, adjacent to service at interval 8.
  • the little ones sides of the "rectangular C” correspond to the edges side 16 and 17 of module 9.
  • Each short side of the "C” constitutes a band lateral of the outer shell 12, and forms a side section of module 9.
  • Each side strip extends to opening 14 of "C” and parallel to the front of the module by a flap, the two flaps and the opening 13 forming the rear face of the module.
  • Each side strip and its associated flap together form a substantially elastic wing in bending in relation to the front of the module.
  • the shell 12 has two aligned slots 21 at the top which start from the top of the side sections 16 and 17.
  • the slots 21 are provided for connecting the module 9 with a high rail 112 (figure 5).
  • side sections 16 and 17 have two notches 22 provided for the connection of module 9 with a bottom rail 114.
  • Front 13 has an upper edge 213 which is sufficiently short so as not to cover the slots 21, and which contributes to a good performance of the connection between the module and the high beam 112, and gives it a regular appearance. It also has a rim lower 313 shaped like a groove opening towards the bottom in alignment with the notches 22. This rim 313 has the same advantages over the boom lower 114 than the rim 213 opposite the arm high 112. It also has the function of module 9 for a distribution of the weight of the module on its entire contact surface with the bottom rail 114.
  • top rails 112 and low 114 simultaneously maintain the two walls 7 which are face each other, separated by the interval 8.
  • the base rail 114 comprises a profiled base 24 in the general shape of "U” open at the top, a support 25 shaped in the shape of an inverted “OMEGA”, vertically sliding styling the branches of the "U”, and a set of shims 26 placed between the bottom of the base 24 and the bottom of the support 25 to adjust the relative height of elements 24 and 25.
  • the grooves defined by the edges 313 of the modules of each wall 7 are based on a respective one rounded corners of the support 25. This positions the modules in height, and prevents the base of modules to move transversely to the plane of modules.
  • the high beam 112 has a transverse profile in the general shape of "U" open at the bottom.
  • Each branch of the "U” is introduced into the slots 21 of the modules of one of the respective walls 7. This prevents the top of the modules from moving transverse to the plane of the modules.
  • Seals adjustable elastics 23 eliminate lateral play of "U" branches in slots 21 and improve phonic and thermal sealing.
  • Figure 6 illustrates the connection of one end side of partition 1 with wall 4.
  • a guide end 6 fixed to the wall 4 has a profile horizontal substantially open “U” shaped laterally, embracing both end modules 90, 91 of the partition, separated by interval 8.
  • the width available between the branches of the "U” is substantially equal to the thickness total partition 1.
  • each module comprises at the interior of its hull 12 a lining 27 sound and / or thermal insulation of the partition, for example a bonded mineral wool plate. he the same is true for the beams 112 and 114, as well as for the end guide 6.
  • the high 112 and low 114 heddles and the end guide 6 are produced in a material of the same nature as the modules, for example a metal sheet.
  • the side sections 16 and 17 of the module 9 (figure 2) include means 18 and 19 respectively provided for assemble directly by their side edges the module with its neighboring modules in one of the walls 7 of FIG. 1.
  • FIGS 7 to 11 show in more detail the assembly means 18, 19.
  • these means assembly include conformations substantially complementary 28 and 29, as well as attachment means 31 and 32.
  • the means 18, located on a module 90, and comprising the conformation 28 and the hooking means 31 rub shoulders the means 19 of the neighboring module 92, and comprising the conformation 29 and the attachment means 32.
  • This situation is automatically realized because the top and the bottom of the modules are well defined by the slots 21 and respectively by the notches 22 and because all the modules have the means 18 on one side determined for example left in the representation of FIG. 13, and the means 19 of the other side.
  • Conformations 28 and 29 each have four rectilinear zones successive 286, 287, 288, 289, and respectively 296, 297, 298, 299.
  • the first zone 286, 296 is substantially perpendicular to the mean plane PM of the module
  • the second zone 287, 297 is oblique to the first zone
  • the third 288, 298 and fourth zones 289, 299 are respectively symmetrical of the second and first zones compared to the average plane of the module.
  • the second and third zone thus define a general form of concave "V" for conformation 28, and of "V" convex complementary for conformation 29.
  • Figure 11 shows that the conformations 28 and 29 can be brought into position interlocking by horizontal movement 190, in its own plan, of a module 90 already supported by smooth high 112 and low 114, to a module 92 already in its final place.
  • This mounting method is possible for all modules of a partition except the first (who of course was not engaged with another previously mounted) and the last one, which does not have horizontal freedom of movement in his own plan.
  • Figure 9 illustrates the assembly of the last module of a partition.
  • the available space between modules 90 and 93 corresponds to the size of the module 92.
  • the total width of module 92 is slightly greater at the free distance between modules 90 and 93 already posed.
  • module 92 will be possible thanks to a certain elasticity of the modules, in particular their shell 12 ( Figures 2 to 4), as well as the insulator 27 (figure 6) possibly provided along end guides 6.
  • the shell 12 of each module has elasticity in bending which allows to the side wings to flex inward shell.
  • This elasticity, and the profile of mutual interlocking conformations 28 and 29, allow the lateral edges of the module 92 relative to the adjacent ones of the two modules 90 and 93, already in place, by a movement 40 of module 92 in transverse direction in terms of modules.
  • Nesting conformations with a "V" profile as mentioned above high, this snap is reversible, i.e. that a reverse movement accompanied by an effort substantially equal will extract the module 92 between modules 90 and 93.
  • the first and fourth zones 286, 289, 296, 299 of profiles 28 and 29 serve as guide faces upon engagement, prior to locking well said.
  • the assembly device comprises means attachment 31 and 32.
  • the hooking means 31 comprises a tab 34 integral with the concave edge 16 of each module.
  • the tab 34 extends towards the inside of the partition, i.e. in the opposite direction to the front 13 of the module, the face 286 of the section 16, and therefore protrudes into the concave part of the section 16, above face 287 adjoining the face 286.
  • the attachment means 32 comprises at the orifice 36 formed in the face 297 of the convex edge 17 of each module, in other words the face which will be adjacent to the tab 34 of the adjacent module in the partition finished.
  • the orifice 36 has a contour defining a nipple 37 directed towards the outside of the partition, therefore opposite of tab 34.
  • Tab 34 is placed behind the stud 37 when the hooking means 31 and 32 of two adjacent modules 92, 93 are at the hooked state.
  • Contour 37 further defines a exhaust opening 38, 39 on either side of nipple 37.
  • Figures 10 and 12 illustrate more precisely a method of assembling two modules 92 and 93 by latching, when the module 92 is inserted by latching as described with reference to Figure 9.
  • the hooking means 31 and 32 of the first and of the second modules 92 and 93 pass from a mutual state hooked to a mutual state hooked by movement relative (arrow 41) of snap-fastening of the two modules 92, 93 oriented perpendicular to the plane of the partition.
  • the tab 36 enters the orifice 34 by the exhaust opening 38 located above the nipple 37.
  • the lower exhaust opening 39 of section 17 of module 92 comes to snap around of lug 34 of module 90.
  • Figure 12 also shows that the offset in height that the module 92 has relative to the module 90 and 93 corresponds to that required for engage the module 92 on the bottom rail 114.
  • the fallout, already described, of module 92 on the rail low 114 causes vertical movement 42 (see also figure 10) which engages the two legs 34 behind the two pins 37.
  • Figure 13 illustrates the assembled state of two adjacent modules 92 and 93, both by interlocking mutual and attachment of modules.
  • Figure 11 illustrates the snap in the case where the two modules to be assembled, 90, 92, are not the last of the bulkhead, as already described above with reference to this figure.
  • the general movement 190 already described corresponds to a pre-engagement movement 47 which is parallel to smooth, instead of movement 41 perpendicular to the plan of the partition. It therefore results in the engagement of tab 34 in one of the exhaust openings 38 or 39, depending on whether it is one or the other of the modules 90 and 92 which is moved to be associated with the other.
  • the carrier module 90 of the lug 34 which is moved towards the module 92
  • module 90 is being lifted and so the upper exhaust opening 38 which receives the tab 34.
  • the conformations complementary 28 and 29 leave between the modules 90 and 92 assembled relative mobility along the longitudinal direction of their slices adjacent sides, to allow disassembly.
  • any relative displacement of the two modules transversely to their own plane is prohibited by smooth and locally by conformations Nesting.
  • the hanging means prohibit modules to move away from each other parallel to the rails.
  • the side sections of modules 90 and 92 opposite one of the other fit perfectly, substantially free of play and lag.
  • the winding profile of the junction between the modules prevents light to filter between adjacent modules such as 90, 92 and 93, and constitutes a sound barrier effective.
  • Conformations 28 and 29 ensure centering of the two adjacent modules 90 and 92 with respect to their average plane, and allow to obtain a surface perfectly regular bulkhead.
  • Figure 14 illustrates the obtaining of the shell 12 of a module.
  • this is carried out at starting from a plate 44 of punched and folded sheet metal.
  • the first and second attachment means 31 and 32 are cut into the structure substantially each module.
  • Legs 34 are defined each by a U-shaped slot 48.
  • this plate 44 is folded along lines folding 46, so as to produce the shell 12 of the module.
  • FIGS. 15 to 18 A variant of the module according to the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 15 to 18, and does not will be described only for its differences with the mode of realization previously described.
  • Figure 15 shows in horizontal section the outer shell 12 of module 9.
  • the means assembly 18, 19 include means attachment 28, 29 similar to those already described.
  • substantially complementary conformations 28, 29 lateral sections 16, 17 remain respectively substantially concave and convex. They present each three successive zones 282, 283, 284, 292, 293, 294, the first zone 282, 292 being adjacent with the large closed side 13 of the "C" and substantially perpendicular to the mean plane PM of the module, the second zone 283, 293 being oblique to the first zone, and third zone 284, 294 being oblique to the first zone and oblique of reverse obliquity with respect to the second zone, the second and third zones defining a general "V" shape.
  • the profile of the lateral sections of the shell is not symmetrical, inclined portions of said profile are offset to the open side of the hull, which facilitates flexion of the side wings of said shell 12 for engaging a module 92 between two modules 90, 93 already installed (Figure 18).
  • each module can be performed in any other material, metallic or non-metallic, compatible with mutual nesting operations, if snap-in and release kit required, and / or attachment of adjacent modules.
  • the modules may include an opening such as a door, and / or a glazed part.
  • the complementary conformations 28 and 29 can be reversed, and placed on one or the other of the lateral sections of the modules.
  • the attachment means 31 and 32 can be reversed. Other forms are also possible to carry out the hanging, in particular with a leg oriented vertically.
  • the number of hanging devices is variable. All you need is a hanging device to obtain a stable attachment of two modules adjacent. This number can be advantageously increased when you want to improve resistance to the fire of the partition by delaying the deformation of walls under the effect of heat.
  • the dimensions of different means 34, 36, 37, 38 of the device hooking can also vary depending on the number of devices provided on the modules, for further optimize the fire resistance of the partition.

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The invention concerns a device (10) for assembling modules (9) modular partitions (1) for separating two adjacent areas (2, 3) of a building. This device (10) comprises first assembly means (28, 31, 34) located on the said first modules, capable of co-operating directly with the second assembly means (29, 32, 37, 38, 39) located on the said second modules, to form between the said modules a mechanical linkage preventing a relative displacement of the two modules transversal to their own plane. The invention also concerns a module for modular partition, assembled with other modules by means of such a device (10), and a method for assembling partition using this device. The invention is applicable in the building sector.

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La présente invention concerne un module de cloisonnement ainsi qu'un dispositif d'assemblage de tels modules, dans le domaine des cloisons modulaires. Elle vise également un procédé de montage de cloison mettant en oeuvre ce dispositif.The present invention relates to a module for partitioning as well as a device for assembling such modules, in the area of partitions Modular. It also relates to an assembly process partition using this device.

Il est très fréquent d'utiliser des cloisons modulaires démontables pour séparer deux espaces voisins à l'intérieur d'un bâtiment, notamment à usage professionnel.It is very common to use partitions modular modular units to separate two spaces neighbors inside a building, especially in professional use.

Ces cloisons sont composées de modules adjacents, très souvent identiques les uns aux autres, qui sont assemblés entre eux. Généralement les modules sont des panneaux présentant une hauteur sensiblement égale à celle des espaces (pièces d'habitation, locaux professionnels,..) que l'on souhaite séparer, et une largeur permettant leur manipulation aisée par une seule personne. Certains d'entre eux sont prévus en modules munis d'un ouvrant tel que portes ou en cloisons vitrées.These partitions are made up of adjacent modules, very often identical to each other, which are assembled together. Generally the modules are panels having a height substantially equal to that of spaces (living rooms, professional premises, ..) that we wish to separate, and a width allowing their easy handling by a single person. Some of them are planned in modules with an opening such as doors or in glass partitions.

On connaít déjà dans l'art antérieur, par exemple dans le EP-0 004 005, des dispositifs d'assemblage de cloisons modulaires. Mais ceux-ci mettent en oeuvre notamment des poteaux pour l'assemblage et le guidage mutuel des panneaux adjacents. Les poteaux servent à renforcer la cloison à l'égard des flexions selon un axe horizontal, et/ou à éviter la perméabilité phonique, thermique et/ou optique directe entre les modules successifs; et/ou à maintenir les panneaux adjacents strictement coplanaires. Le montage des cloisons connues mettant en oeuvre des poteaux est relativement long et complexe. Le volume des éléments à amener sur chantier, l'encombrement du chantier, et le coût total de la cloison posée sont importants.We already know in the prior art, for example in EP-0 004 005, devices for assembling modular partitions. But these implement in particular posts for assembly and guidance mutual adjacent panels. The posts are used to reinforce the bulkhead with respect to flexions according to horizontal axis, and / or to avoid permeability direct phonic, thermal and / or optical between successive modules; and / or maintain the panels adjacent strictly coplanar. The mounting of known partitions using posts is relatively long and complex. The volume of the elements to bring on site, the size of the site, and the total cost of the partition installed are important.

Le même EP-0 004 005 décrit un mode de réalisation d'une cloison double sans poteaux, illustré à sa figure 3. Chaque demi-cloison est constituée d'éléments réalisés en bois, renforcés localement par une armature métallique, qui sont directement assemblés entre eux au moyen d'un dispositif d'encliquetage. Ce mode de réalisation présente des inconvénients, notamment en ce qui concerne la fabrication de ces éléments composites qui est longue et coûteuse. Le démontage de la cloison nécessite d'utiliser un instrument tel qu'un tournevis ou une spatule pour désengager deux éléments adjacents encliquetés. De plus, une cloison en bois présente de médiocres propriétés de résistance au feu.The same EP-0 004 005 describes an embodiment a double partition without posts, illustrated in Figure 3. Each half-partition is made up of elements made of wood, locally reinforced with a metal frame, which are directly assembled together by means of a latching device. This embodiment presents disadvantages, especially with regard to the manufacture of these composite elements which is long and expensive. Disassembly of the partition requires the use an instrument such as a screwdriver or spatula for disengage two adjacent snap-on components. Moreover, a wooden partition has poor properties of fire resistance.

On connaít encore d'après le DE 28 02 151 un dispositif de cloisonnement simple paroi dont chaque module comprend deux coques ayant chacune un profil horizontal en U, montées en opposition. Le long de chaque bord latéral du module, deux ailes constituées chacune par une branche de l'un des U, se chevauchent en formant entre elles une sorte de pince élastique. En plus, ces ailes ont un profil ondulé. Pour l'assemblage des bords latéraux adjacents de deux modules voisins, l'aile la plus extérieure de la pince de chaque module est prise dans la pince de l'autre module. Il en résulte un accrochage empêchant les deux modules de s'écarter l'un de l'autre le long du plan de cloisonnement, et le profil ondulé des ailes produit un interengagement empêchant chaque module de s'écarter du plan de cloisonnement. Pour le montage d'un module, on engage le bord supérieur du module dans une lisse haute, puis on rabat le bord inférieur du module dans le plan de cloisonnement, ce qui produit à la fois l'accrochage et l'interengagement précités avec le ou les modules voisins déjà installés, puis on laisse tomber le module dans la lisse basse. Cette structure nécessite deux coques pour chaque module, et une grande précision de fabrication pour que les pinces fonctionnent correctement. Malgré cela, les efforts de frottement lors du montage sont élevés et rendent l'installation laborieuse.We still know from DE 28 02 151 a device single wall partitioning, each module of which includes two shells each having a horizontal U-shaped profile, mounted in opposition. Along each side edge of the module, two wings each consisting of a branch of one of the U, overlap forming between them a kind of elastic pliers. In addition, these wings have a profile corrugated. For joining the adjacent side edges of two neighboring modules, the outermost wing of the clamp of each module is taken in the clamp of the other module. This results in a snag preventing the two modules from deviate from each other along the partitioning plan, and the wavy profile of the wings produces an interengagement preventing each module from deviating from the plane of partitioning. For the assembly of a module, the upper edge of the module in a high rail, then fold the lower edge of the module in the plane of partitioning, which produces both snagging and the aforementioned engagement with the neighboring module (s) already installed, then drop the module in the smooth low. This structure requires two shells for each module, and high manufacturing precision for the pliers are working properly. Despite this, the friction forces during assembly are high and make installation laborious.

Le but de l'invention est de proposer un système de cloisonnement ne présentant pas les inconvénients inhérents aux dispositifs de l'art antérieur.The object of the invention is to propose a system of partitioning without the inherent disadvantages to the devices of the prior art.

Suivant l'invention, le module pour cloison modulaire comprend les caractéristiques de la revendication 1. According to the invention, the module for modular partition includes the features of claim 1.

De préférence, la coque extérieure du module est réalisée à partir d'une unique plaque de tôle poinçonnée et pliée.Preferably, the outer shell of the module is made from a single sheet metal plate punched and folded.

L'invention concerne aussi un dispositif d'assemblage comprenant des modules selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7 pour réaliser une cloison double sans poteaux, conformément au but précédemment énoncé.The invention also relates to a device assembly comprising modules according to any one of claims 1 to 7 for producing a partition double without poles, according to the purpose previously States.

Suivant l'invention, le dispositif d'assemblage comprenant des modules selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7 destiné à assembler entre eux un premier et un second modules de cloisonnement adjacents pour constituer au moins une partie d'une paroi d'une cloison modulaire à double paroi, comprenant des premiers moyens d'assemblage situés sur le premier desdits modules, capables de coopérer directement avec des seconds moyens d'assemblage situés sur le second desdits modules, pour former entre lesdits modules une liaison mécanique s'opposant à un déplacement relatif des deux modules transversalement à leur propre plan, est caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers et seconds moyens d'assemblage, portés respectivement par les bandes latérales en regard desdits modules adjacents, sont conçus pour lier mécaniquement les deux modules montés avec leurs façades d'un même côté.According to the invention, the assembly device comprising modules according to any one of claims 1 to 7 intended to assemble a first and a second adjacent partitioning modules for constitute at least part of a wall of a modular double-walled partition, comprising first assembly means located on the first said modules, capable of cooperating directly with second assembly means located on the second of said modules, to form between said modules a mechanical connection opposing a relative displacement of the two modules transversely to their own plan, is characterized in that said first and second assembly means, worn respectively by the side bands opposite of said adjacent modules, are designed to link mechanically the two modules mounted with their facades on the same side.

Un autre but de l'invention est de réaliser un assemblage de modules qui ne laisse pas filtrer la lumière entre deux modules adjacents.Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which does not allow the light between two adjacent modules.

Avantageusement, les premiers et les seconds moyens d'assemblage comprennent des conformations sensiblement complémentaires sur au moins une partie de la tranche latérale de chacun desdits modules respectivement, ces deux conformations s'emboítant mutuellement pour réaliser une liaison jointive entre lesdits modules.Advantageously, the first and the second assembly means include substantially complementary conformations on at minus part of the side slice of each of said modules respectively, these two interlocking conformations to achieve a contiguous connection between said modules.

Un autre but de l'invention est de réaliser un assemblage de modules qui garantisse un aspect visuel de qualité pour l'ensemble de la cloison : on souhaite que la surface de la cloison soit uniforme et ne présente pas d'aspérités ou de reliefs à la jonction entre deux modules.Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which guarantees a visual appearance quality for the whole wall: want the surface of the partition to be uniform and does not have any roughness or reliefs at the junction between two modules.

Suivant une variante particulièrement avantageuse, combinable avec les précédents, lesdites conformations d'emboítement mutuel réalisent un alignement mutuel desdits modules sensiblement dans un même plan.According to a particularly advantageous variant, combinable with the previous ones, said nesting conformations mutual achieve mutual alignment of said modules substantially in the same plane.

Ces conformations permettent le centrage des deux modules adjacents suivant leur direction transversale commune. On peut leur donner une forme qui permette l'encliquetage mutuel des deux modules.These conformations allow the centering of the two adjacent modules in their transverse direction common. We can give them a shape that allows mutual locking of the two modules.

Un autre but de l'invention est de réaliser un assemblage de modules qui augmente la durée de résistance à la chaleur de la cloison.Another object of the invention is to provide a assembly of modules which increases the duration of heat resistance of the partition.

Suivant une autre variante particulièrement avantageuse, combinable avec les précédents, les premiers moyens d'assemblage présentent au moins un premier moyen d'accrochage et les seconds moyens d'assemblage présentent au moins un second moyen d'accrochage capable de coopérer avec le premier moyen d'accrochage pour réaliser un accrochage des deux modules adjacents en position installée de la cloison. Il est préféré que les moyens d'accrochage soient agencés pour empêcher les modules adjacents de s'écarter horizontalement l'un de l'autre, parallèlement à leur propre plan.According to another particularly advantageous variant, which can be combined with the previous ones, the first means of assembly have at least a first attachment means and the second assembly means have at least a second attachment means capable of cooperating with the first means of attachment to achieve a hooking of the two adjacent modules in position installed from the partition. It is preferred that hooking means are arranged to prevent adjacent modules to spread horizontally one on the other, parallel to their own plan.

Un tel accrochage des modules les uns aux autres maintient à une faible valeur optimale le jeu entre deux modules et renforce l'action coupe-feu de la cloison en cas d'incendie, en retardant sa déformation et l'apparition de passages pour les flammes et fumées entre les modules.Such attachment of the modules to each other maintains the play between two modules and reinforces the fire protection action of the partition in case of fire, delaying its deformation and the appearance of passages for flames and smoke between the modules.

Suivant un autre aspect de l'invention, le procédé pour monter une cloison modulaire, dans lequel, après avoir mis en place un premier module de cloisonnement entre des lisses haute et basse, on mène les étapes suivantes:

  • on présente un second module identique au module déjà mis en place, les deux modules étant disposés selon la même orientation;
  • on réalise par déplacement du second module vers le haut un interengagement entre le bord supérieur du second module et la lisse haute;
  • on rabat le bord inférieur du second module au-dessus de la lisse basse; et
  • on provoque une retombée du second module jusqu'à ce qu'il repose sur la lisse basse, avec interpénétration du second module et de la lisse basse,
et dans lequel on combine avec lesdites étapes au moins une opération d'interengagement direct entre les tranches adjacentes du premier (90, 93) et du second (92) modules, caractérisé en ce que la position haute du second module (92) après rabattement du bord inférieur du second module et interengagement des tranches adjacentes du premier et du second modules, produit simultanément un alignement entre des moyens d'accrochage mutuel (31, 32) prévus sur la tranche des premier et second modules, à la suite de quoi la retombée du second module (92) provoque simultanément l'interpénétration des moyens d'accrochage (31, 32).According to another aspect of the invention, the method for mounting a modular partition, in which, after having set up a first partition module between high and low beams, the following steps are carried out:
  • there is a second module identical to the module already in place, the two modules being arranged in the same orientation;
  • by moving the second module upward, an interengagement between the upper edge of the second module and the top rail;
  • the lower edge of the second module is folded over the bottom rail; and
  • the second module is dropped until it rests on the low rail, with interpenetration of the second module and the low rail,
and in which one combines with said steps at least one operation of direct engagement between the adjacent sections of the first (90, 93) and second (92) modules, characterized in that the high position of the second module (92) after folding down of the lower edge of the second module and interengagement of the adjacent sections of the first and second modules, simultaneously produces an alignment between mutual hooking means (31, 32) provided on the section of the first and second modules, after which the fallout of the second module (92) simultaneously causes the interpenetration of the attachment means (31, 32).

Il a été trouvé selon l'invention que les mouvements de mise en place du second module relativement aux lisses haute et basse pourraient au moins en partie accompagner, ou même constituer simultanément, des mouvements d'interengagement du second module avec au moins un premier module déjà installé à côté de l'emplacement du second module. Ainsi, un mouvement du second module selon une direction transversale à son propre plan jusque dans le plan de cloisonnement, peut constituer simultanément un mouvement d'encliquetage du second module relativement au premier module. Et/ou un mouvement de descente du second module jusqu'à une position installée à côté du premier module peut constituer simultanément un mouvement d'accrochage mutuel entre les tranches adjacentes du second module et d'au moins un premier module.It has been found according to the invention that the second module positioning movements relative to the top and bottom rails could at least partially accompany, or even constitute simultaneously, interengagement movements of the second module with at least one first module already installed next to the location of the second module. Thus, a movement of the second module according to a direction transverse to its own plane up to the partitioning plan, may constitute simultaneously a ratcheting movement of the second module relative to the first module. And / or a downward movement of the second module to a position installed next to the first module can simultaneously constitute a hanging movement mutual between the adjacent sections of the second module and at least a first module.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaítront encore dans la description ci-après d'un mode de réalisation préféré, et d'une variante d'exécution donné à titre d'exemple non-limitatif. Aux dessins annexés:

  • la figure 1 montre le schéma de principe d'une cloison modulaire double, en coupe selon un plan horizontal;
  • les figures 2 à 4 montrent une coque extérieure de module, en coupe selon un plan horizontal, en coupe selon un plan vertical, et en perspective respectivement;
  • la figure 5 montre en coupe verticale les liaisons supérieure et inférieure d'un module respectivement avec le plafond et avec le sol;
  • la figure 6 montre en coupe horizontale la liaison latérale des modules avec le mur;
  • les figures 7 et 8 montrent les moyens d'assemblage d'un dispositif d'assemblage de deux modules;
  • la figure 9 illustre en coupe horizontale l'opération d'encliquetage de modules;
  • les figures 10 et 11 illustrent en perspective deux modes d'accrochage de deux modules;
  • la figure 12 visualise en double perspective l'encliquetage et l'accrochage d'un module;
  • la figure 13 illustre en coupe horizontale l'état assemblé de deux modules adjacents;
  • la figure 14 illustre l'obtention d'un module par découpage et pliage d'une plaque initiale; et
  • les figures 15, 16, 17, 18 sont analogues respectivement aux figures 2, 7, 8, 9 pour une variante d'exécution.
Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the description below of a preferred embodiment, and of an alternative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example. In the accompanying drawings:
  • Figure 1 shows the block diagram of a double modular partition, in section along a horizontal plane;
  • Figures 2 to 4 show an outer shell of the module, in section along a horizontal plane, in section along a vertical plane, and in perspective respectively;
  • Figure 5 shows in vertical section the upper and lower connections of a module respectively with the ceiling and with the floor;
  • Figure 6 shows in horizontal section the lateral connection of the modules with the wall;
  • Figures 7 and 8 show the assembly means of a device for assembling two modules;
  • FIG. 9 illustrates in horizontal section the latching operation of modules;
  • Figures 10 and 11 illustrate in perspective two methods of attachment of two modules;
  • Figure 12 shows in double perspective the snap-fastening and attachment of a module;
  • FIG. 13 illustrates in horizontal section the assembled state of two adjacent modules;
  • FIG. 14 illustrates the obtaining of a module by cutting and folding an initial plate; and
  • Figures 15, 16, 17, 18 are similar to Figures 2, 7, 8, 9 respectively for an alternative embodiment.

La cloison modulaire double représentée à la figure 1 sépare deux espaces 2 et 3 d'un bâtiment. Chacune de ses extrémités est liée à un mur ou à une autre cloison 4 par l'intermédiaire d'un guide d'extrémité 6.The double modular partition shown in figure 1 separates two spaces 2 and 3 from a building. Each of its ends is linked to a wall or to a other partition 4 via a guide end 6.

La cloison double 1 est constituée de deux parois parallèles 7 séparées par un intervalle 8, utilisable pour le passage de câbles électriques et analogues. Chaque paroi 7 est composée de modules 9 selon l'invention assemblés entre eux par un dispositif d'assemblage 10 selon l'invention.The double partition 1 consists of two walls parallels 7 separated by an interval 8, usable for the passage of electric cables and the like. Each wall 7 is composed of modules 9 according to the invention assembled together by a device assembly 10 according to the invention.

Chaque module comprend une structure creuse ou coque extérieure 12 ayant un profil horizontal (figures 2 et 4) ouvert, sensiblement rectangulaire, en forme de "C". Le grand côté fermé 13 du "C rectangulaire" correspond à une façade du module 9, opposée à l'intervalle 8 de la figure 1. Le grand côté ouvert 14 du "C rectangulaire" correspond à la face non visible ou face arrière du module 9, adjacente en service à l'intervalle 8. Les petits côtés du "C rectangulaire" correspondent aux tranches latérales 16 et 17 du module 9. Each module includes a hollow structure or outer shell 12 having a horizontal profile (Figures 2 and 4) open, substantially rectangular, "C" shaped. The large closed side 13 of the "C rectangular "corresponds to a front of module 9, opposite to interval 8 of figure 1. The large open side 14 of the "rectangular C" corresponds to the non-visible side or rear side of module 9, adjacent to service at interval 8. The little ones sides of the "rectangular C" correspond to the edges side 16 and 17 of module 9.

Chaque petit côté du "C" constitue une bande latérale de la coque extérieure 12, et forme une tranche latérale du module 9. Chaque bande latérale se prolonge vers l'ouverture 14 du "C" et parallèlement à la façade du module par un rabat, les deux rabats et l'ouverture 13 formant la face arrière du module. Chaque bande latérale et son rabat associé forment ensemble une aile sensiblement élastique en flexion par rapport à la façade du module.Each short side of the "C" constitutes a band lateral of the outer shell 12, and forms a side section of module 9. Each side strip extends to opening 14 of "C" and parallel to the front of the module by a flap, the two flaps and the opening 13 forming the rear face of the module. Each side strip and its associated flap together form a substantially elastic wing in bending in relation to the front of the module.

Comme le montrent les figure 3 et 4, la coque 12 présente en partie supérieure deux fentes 21 alignées qui partent du sommet des tranches latérales 16 et 17. Les fentes 21 sont prévues pour la liaison du module 9 avec une lisse haute 112 (figure 5). En partie inférieure, les tranches latérales 16 et 17 présentent deux encoches 22 prévues pour la liaison du module 9 avec une lisse basse 114. La façade 13 présente un rebord supérieur 213 qui est suffisamment court pour ne pas couvrir les fentes 21, et qui contribue à une bonne tenue de la liaison entre le module et la lisse haute 112, et lui confère un aspect régulier. Elle présente également un rebord inférieur 313 conformé en rainure s'ouvrant vers le bas en alignement avec les encoches 22. Ce rebord 313 présente les mêmes avantages vis à vis de la lisse basse 114 que le rebord 213 vis à vis de la lisse haute 112. Il a aussi pour fonction la stabilité du module 9 pour une répartition du poids du module sur toute sa surface de contact avec la lisse basse 114.As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the shell 12 has two aligned slots 21 at the top which start from the top of the side sections 16 and 17. The slots 21 are provided for connecting the module 9 with a high rail 112 (figure 5). In lower part, side sections 16 and 17 have two notches 22 provided for the connection of module 9 with a bottom rail 114. Front 13 has an upper edge 213 which is sufficiently short so as not to cover the slots 21, and which contributes to a good performance of the connection between the module and the high beam 112, and gives it a regular appearance. It also has a rim lower 313 shaped like a groove opening towards the bottom in alignment with the notches 22. This rim 313 has the same advantages over the boom lower 114 than the rim 213 opposite the arm high 112. It also has the function of module 9 for a distribution of the weight of the module on its entire contact surface with the bottom rail 114.

Dans le cas d'une cloison double représentée à la figure 5, les lisses haute 112 et basse 114 maintiennent simultanément les deux parois 7 qui se font face, séparées par l'intervalle 8.In the case of a double partition shown in Figure 5, the top rails 112 and low 114 simultaneously maintain the two walls 7 which are face each other, separated by the interval 8.

La lisse basse 114 comprend un socle 24 profilé en forme générale de "U" ouvert vers le haut, un support 25 profilé en forme de "OMEGA" inversé, coiffant de manière verticalement coulissante les branches du "U", et un ensemble de cales 26 placées entre le fond du socle 24 et le fond du support 25 pour régler la hauteur relative des éléments 24 et 25. Les rainures définies par les rebords 313 des modules de chaque paroi 7 reposent sur l'un respectif des sommets arrondis du support 25. Ceci positionne en hauteur les modules, et empêche la base des modules de se déplacer transversalement au plan des modules.The base rail 114 comprises a profiled base 24 in the general shape of "U" open at the top, a support 25 shaped in the shape of an inverted "OMEGA", vertically sliding styling the branches of the "U", and a set of shims 26 placed between the bottom of the base 24 and the bottom of the support 25 to adjust the relative height of elements 24 and 25. The grooves defined by the edges 313 of the modules of each wall 7 are based on a respective one rounded corners of the support 25. This positions the modules in height, and prevents the base of modules to move transversely to the plane of modules.

La lisse haute 112 présente un profil transversal en forme générale de "U" ouvert vers le bas. Chaque branche du "U" est introduite dans les fentes 21 des modules de l'une respective des parois 7. Ceci empêche le sommet des modules de se déplacer transversalement au plan des modules. Des joints élastiques réglables 23 suppriment le jeu latéral des branches du "U" dans les fentes 21 et améliorent l'étanchéité phonique et thermique.The high beam 112 has a transverse profile in the general shape of "U" open at the bottom. Each branch of the "U" is introduced into the slots 21 of the modules of one of the respective walls 7. This prevents the top of the modules from moving transverse to the plane of the modules. Seals adjustable elastics 23 eliminate lateral play of "U" branches in slots 21 and improve phonic and thermal sealing.

Pour mettre en place un module, on engage d'abord l'aile correspondante de la lisse haute 112 dans les fentes 21, on soulève le module au-delà de la position normale (module central à la figure 12), on rabat la base du module pour l'amener au-dessus de la lisse basse comme le montrent les flèches à droite et gauche du module central à la figure 12, puis on laisse redescendre le module jusqu'à la position installée représentée à la figure 5.To set up a module, we first hire the corresponding wing of the high beam 112 in the slots 21, the module is raised beyond the normal position (central module in Figure 12), we fold the module base down to bring it above the smooth bottom as shown by the arrows to the right and left of the central module in figure 12, then we let the module descend to the position installed shown in Figure 5.

La figure 6 illustre la liaison d'une extrémité latérale de la cloison 1 avec le mur 4. Un guide d'extrémité 6 fixé au mur 4, présente un profil horizontal sensiblement en forme de "U" ouvert latéralement, embrassant simultanément les deux modules d'extrémité 90, 91 de la cloison, séparés par l'intervalle 8. La largeur disponible entre les branches du "U" est sensiblement égale à l'épaisseur totale de la cloison 1.Figure 6 illustrates the connection of one end side of partition 1 with wall 4. A guide end 6 fixed to the wall 4, has a profile horizontal substantially open "U" shaped laterally, embracing both end modules 90, 91 of the partition, separated by interval 8. The width available between the branches of the "U" is substantially equal to the thickness total partition 1.

Avantageusement, chaque module comprend à l'intérieur de sa coque 12 une garniture 27 d'isolation phonique et/ou thermique de la cloison, par exemple une plaque de laine minérale collée. Il en est de même pour les lisses 112 et 114, ainsi que pour le guide d'extrémité 6.Advantageously, each module comprises at the interior of its hull 12 a lining 27 sound and / or thermal insulation of the partition, for example a bonded mineral wool plate. he the same is true for the beams 112 and 114, as well as for the end guide 6.

De préférence, les lisses haute 112 et basse 114 et le guide d'extrémité 6 sont réalisés dans un matériau de même nature que les modules, par exemple une tôle métallique.Preferably, the high 112 and low 114 heddles and the end guide 6 are produced in a material of the same nature as the modules, for example a metal sheet.

Suivant une particularité importante de l'invention, les tranches latérales 16 et 17 du module 9 (figure 2) comportent des moyens d'assemblage 18 et 19 respectivement prévus pour assembler directement par leurs tranches latérales respectives le module avec ses modules voisins dans l'une des parois 7 de la figure 1.According to an important feature of the invention, the side sections 16 and 17 of the module 9 (figure 2) include means 18 and 19 respectively provided for assemble directly by their side edges the module with its neighboring modules in one of the walls 7 of FIG. 1.

Les figures 7 à 11 représentent plus en détail les moyens d'assemblage 18, 19.Figures 7 to 11 show in more detail the assembly means 18, 19.

Selon le mode de réalisation décrit, ces moyens d'assemblage comprennent des conformations sensiblement complémentaires 28 et 29, ainsi que des moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32. Comme illustré sur la figure 13 lorsqu'on monte les modules, les moyens 18, situés sur un module 90, et comprenant la conformation 28 et le moyen d'accrochage 31, côtoient les moyens 19 du module voisin 92, et comprenant la conformation 29 et le moyen d'accrochage 32. Cette situation est automatiquement réalisée car le haut et le bas des modules sont bien définis par les fentes 21 et respectivement par les encoches 22 et car tous les modules possèdent les moyens 18 d'un côté déterminé, par exemple à gauche dans la représentation de la figure 13, et les moyens 19 de l'autre côté.According to the embodiment described, these means assembly include conformations substantially complementary 28 and 29, as well as attachment means 31 and 32. As illustrated in the FIG. 13 when mounting the modules, the means 18, located on a module 90, and comprising the conformation 28 and the hooking means 31, rub shoulders the means 19 of the neighboring module 92, and comprising the conformation 29 and the attachment means 32. This situation is automatically realized because the top and the bottom of the modules are well defined by the slots 21 and respectively by the notches 22 and because all the modules have the means 18 on one side determined for example left in the representation of FIG. 13, and the means 19 of the other side.

Les conformations 28 et 29 (voir figures 7, 8 et 10) présentent chacune quatre zones rectilignes successives 286, 287, 288, 289, et respectivement 296, 297, 298, 299. Sur chaque conformation 28, 29 la première zone 286, 296 est sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan moyen PM du module, la deuxième zone 287, 297 est oblique par rapport à la première zone, les troisièmes 288, 298 et quatrième zones 289, 299 sont respectivement symétriques des deuxième et première zones par rapport au plan moyen du module. La deuxième et la troisième zone définissent ainsi une forme générale de "V" concave pour la conformation 28, et de "V" convexe complémentaire pour la conformation 29.Conformations 28 and 29 (see Figures 7, 8 and 10) each have four rectilinear zones successive 286, 287, 288, 289, and respectively 296, 297, 298, 299. On each conformation 28, 29 the first zone 286, 296 is substantially perpendicular to the mean plane PM of the module, the second zone 287, 297 is oblique to the first zone, the third 288, 298 and fourth zones 289, 299 are respectively symmetrical of the second and first zones compared to the average plane of the module. The second and third zone thus define a general form of concave "V" for conformation 28, and of "V" convex complementary for conformation 29.

La figure 11 visualise que les conformations 28 et 29 peuvent être amenées en position d'interemboítement par mouvement horizontal 190, dans son propre plan, d'un module 90 déjà supporté par les lisses haute 112 et basse 114, vers un module 92 déjà à sa place définitive. Ce mode de montage est possible pour tous les modules d'une cloison sauf le premier (qui bien entendu n'a pas été interengagé avec un autre précédemment monté) et le dernier, qui ne dispose pas de liberté de mouvement horizontal dans son propre plan. La figure 9 illustre le montage du dernier module d'une cloison. La place disponible entre les modules 90 et 93 correspond à l'encombrement du module 92. Cependant, en raison du profil sinueux des tranches 16 et 17 des modules, la largeur totale du module 92 est légèrement supérieure à la distance libre entre les modules 90 et 93 déjà posés. Le montage du module 92 sera possible grâce à une certaine élasticité des modules, en particulier de leur coque 12 (figures 2 à 4), ainsi que de l'isolant 27 (figure 6) éventuellement prévu le long des guides d'extrémité 6. La coque 12 de chaque module présente une élasticité en flexion qui permet aux ailes latérales de fléchir vers l'intérieur de la coque. Cette élasticité, et le profil des conformations d'emboítement mutuel 28 et 29, autorisent un encliquetage des tranches latérales du module 92 relativement à celles adjacentes des deux modules 90 et 93, déjà en place définitive, par un mouvement 40 du module 92 en direction transversale au plan des modules. Les conformations d'emboítement présentant un profil en "V" comme il a été dit plus haut, cet encliquetage est réversible, c'est-à-dire qu'un mouvement inverse accompagné d'un effort sensiblement égal permettra d'extraire le module 92 d'entre les modules 90 et 93.Figure 11 shows that the conformations 28 and 29 can be brought into position interlocking by horizontal movement 190, in its own plan, of a module 90 already supported by smooth high 112 and low 114, to a module 92 already in its final place. This mounting method is possible for all modules of a partition except the first (who of course was not engaged with another previously mounted) and the last one, which does not have horizontal freedom of movement in his own plan. Figure 9 illustrates the assembly of the last module of a partition. The available space between modules 90 and 93 corresponds to the size of the module 92. However, due to the sinuous profile of sections 16 and 17 of the modules, the total width of module 92 is slightly greater at the free distance between modules 90 and 93 already posed. The mounting of module 92 will be possible thanks to a certain elasticity of the modules, in particular their shell 12 (Figures 2 to 4), as well as the insulator 27 (figure 6) possibly provided along end guides 6. The shell 12 of each module has elasticity in bending which allows to the side wings to flex inward shell. This elasticity, and the profile of mutual interlocking conformations 28 and 29, allow the lateral edges of the module 92 relative to the adjacent ones of the two modules 90 and 93, already in place, by a movement 40 of module 92 in transverse direction in terms of modules. Nesting conformations with a "V" profile as mentioned above high, this snap is reversible, i.e. that a reverse movement accompanied by an effort substantially equal will extract the module 92 between modules 90 and 93.

Les premières et quatrièmes zones 286, 289, 296, 299 des profils 28 et 29 servent de faces de guidage à l'engagement, préalablement à l'encliquetage proprement dit.The first and fourth zones 286, 289, 296, 299 of profiles 28 and 29 serve as guide faces upon engagement, prior to locking well said.

Toujours selon le mode de réalisation décrit, le dispositif d'assemblage comprend des moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32. Comme illustré sur les figures 10 et 13, le moyen d'accrochage 31 comprend une patte 34 solidaire de la tranche concave 16 de chaque module. La patte 34 prolonge vers l'intérieur de la cloison, c'est-à-dire en direction opposée à la façade 13 du module, la face 286 de la tranche 16, et fait donc saillie dans la partie concave de la tranche 16, au-dessus de la face 287 attenante à la face 286.Still according to the embodiment described, the assembly device comprises means attachment 31 and 32. As illustrated in the figures 10 and 13, the hooking means 31 comprises a tab 34 integral with the concave edge 16 of each module. The tab 34 extends towards the inside of the partition, i.e. in the opposite direction to the front 13 of the module, the face 286 of the section 16, and therefore protrudes into the concave part of the section 16, above face 287 adjoining the face 286.

Le moyen d'accrochage 32 comprend en orifice 36 formé dans la face 297 de la tranche convexe 17 de chaque module, autrement dit la face qui sera adjacente à la patte 34 du module adjacent dans la cloison terminée.The attachment means 32 comprises at the orifice 36 formed in the face 297 of the convex edge 17 of each module, in other words the face which will be adjacent to the tab 34 of the adjacent module in the partition finished.

L'orifice 36 présente un contour définissant un téton 37 dirigé vers l'extérieur de la cloison, donc en sens opposé de la patte 34. La patte 34 se place derrière le téton 37 lorsque les moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32 de deux modules adjacents 92, 93 sont à l'état accroché. Le contour 37 définit encore une ouverture d'échappement 38, 39 de part et d'autre du téton 37.The orifice 36 has a contour defining a nipple 37 directed towards the outside of the partition, therefore opposite of tab 34. Tab 34 is placed behind the stud 37 when the hooking means 31 and 32 of two adjacent modules 92, 93 are at the hooked state. Contour 37 further defines a exhaust opening 38, 39 on either side of nipple 37.

Les figures 10 et 12 illustrent plus précisément un mode d'assemblage de deux modules 92 et 93 par accrochage, lorsque le module 92 est inséré par encliquetage comme décrit en référence à la figure 9.Figures 10 and 12 illustrate more precisely a method of assembling two modules 92 and 93 by latching, when the module 92 is inserted by latching as described with reference to Figure 9.

Les moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32 du premier et du second modules 92 et 93 passent d'un état mutuel décroché à un état mutuel accroché par le mouvement relatif (flèche 41) d'encliquetage des deux modules 92, 93 orienté perpendiculairement au plan de la cloison.The hooking means 31 and 32 of the first and of the second modules 92 and 93 pass from a mutual state hooked to a mutual state hooked by movement relative (arrow 41) of snap-fastening of the two modules 92, 93 oriented perpendicular to the plane of the partition.

Au cours du mouvement on s'arrange pour que le module 92 en train d'être inséré soit décalé vers le haut par rapport au module 93.During the movement, we arrange for the module 92 being inserted is shifted towards the high compared to module 93.

Ainsi, la patte 36 pénètre dans l'orifice 34 par l'ouverture d'échappement 38 située au-dessus du téton 37. En même temps, de manière représentée à la figure 12, l'ouverture d'échappement inférieure 39 de la tranche 17 du module 92 vient s'enclencher autour de la patte 34 du module 90.Thus, the tab 36 enters the orifice 34 by the exhaust opening 38 located above the nipple 37. At the same time, as shown in the Figure 12, the lower exhaust opening 39 of section 17 of module 92 comes to snap around of lug 34 of module 90.

La figure 12 montre également que le décalage en hauteur que le module 92 présente par rapport aux module 90 et 93 correspond à celui nécessaire pour engager le module 92 sur la lisse basse 114. La retombée, déjà décrite, du module 92 sur la lisse basse 114 provoque un mouvement vertical 42 (voir aussi figure 10) qui engage les deux pattes 34 derrière les deux ergots 37.Figure 12 also shows that the offset in height that the module 92 has relative to the module 90 and 93 corresponds to that required for engage the module 92 on the bottom rail 114. The fallout, already described, of module 92 on the rail low 114 causes vertical movement 42 (see also figure 10) which engages the two legs 34 behind the two pins 37.

La figure 13 illustre l'état assemblé de deux modules adjacents 92 et 93, à la fois par emboítement mutuel et accrochage des modules.Figure 13 illustrates the assembled state of two adjacent modules 92 and 93, both by interlocking mutual and attachment of modules.

La figure 11 illustre l'accrochage dans le cas où les deux modules à assembler, 90, 92, ne sont pas les derniers de la cloison, comme il a déjà été décrit plus haut en référence à cette figure. Dans ce cas, le mouvement général 190 déjà décrit correspond à un mouvement de préengagement 47 qui est parallèle aux lisses, au lieu du mouvement 41 perpendiculaire au plan de la cloison. Il aboutit donc à l'engagement de la patte 34 dans l'une des ouvertures d'échappement 38 ou 39, selon que c'est l'un ou l'autre des modules 90 et 92 qui est déplacé pour être associé à l'autre. Dans l'exemple décrit, où c'est le module 90 porteur de la patte 34 qui est déplacé vers le module 92, c'est le module 90 qu'on soulève et c'est donc l'ouverture d'échappement supérieure 38 qui reçoit la patte 34. Puis on laisse retomber le module 90 sur la lisse basse (non représentée à la figure 12) pour réaliser le mouvement d'accrochage proprement dit 42.Figure 11 illustrates the snap in the case where the two modules to be assembled, 90, 92, are not the last of the bulkhead, as already described above with reference to this figure. In that case, the general movement 190 already described corresponds to a pre-engagement movement 47 which is parallel to smooth, instead of movement 41 perpendicular to the plan of the partition. It therefore results in the engagement of tab 34 in one of the exhaust openings 38 or 39, depending on whether it is one or the other of the modules 90 and 92 which is moved to be associated with the other. In the example described, where it is the carrier module 90 of the lug 34 which is moved towards the module 92, module 90 is being lifted and so the upper exhaust opening 38 which receives the tab 34. Then drop the module 90 onto the low boom (not shown in figure 12) for carry out the actual attachment movement 42.

On peut aussi réaliser la translation 190 avec le module 90 en position basse, puis soulever et laisser retomber le module 90 au moment de le prise de contact entre les deux modules, pour réaliser l'accrochage.We can also perform translation 190 with the module 90 in the low position, then lift and leave drop the module 90 when taking contact between the two modules, to realize hanging.

A l'état mutuellement emboíté, les conformations complémentaires 28 et 29 laissent subsister entre les modules 90 et 92 assemblés une mobilité relative selon la direction longitudinale de leurs tranches latérales adjacentes, pour permettre le démontage. Par contre, tout déplacement relatif des deux modules transversalement à leur propre plan est interdit par les lisses et, localement, par les conformations d'emboítement. Les moyens d'accrochage interdisent aux modules de s'écarter l'un de l'autre parallèlement aux lisses.In a mutually nested state, the conformations complementary 28 and 29 leave between the modules 90 and 92 assembled relative mobility along the longitudinal direction of their slices adjacent sides, to allow disassembly. On the other hand, any relative displacement of the two modules transversely to their own plane is prohibited by smooth and locally by conformations Nesting. The hanging means prohibit modules to move away from each other parallel to the rails.

Ainsi, en position installée de la cloison, les tranches latérales des modules 90 et 92 en regard l'une de l'autre s'emboítent parfaitement, sensiblement sans jeu ni décalage. Le profil sinueux de la jonction entre les modules empêche la lumière de filtrer entre les modules adjacents tels que 90, 92 et 93, et constitue une barrière phonique efficace.Thus, in the installed position of the partition, the side sections of modules 90 and 92 opposite one of the other fit perfectly, substantially free of play and lag. The winding profile of the junction between the modules prevents light to filter between adjacent modules such as 90, 92 and 93, and constitutes a sound barrier effective.

Les conformations 28 et 29 assurent le centrage des deux modules adjacents 90 et 92 par rapport à leur plan moyen, et permettent d'obtenir une surface de cloison parfaitement régulière.Conformations 28 and 29 ensure centering of the two adjacent modules 90 and 92 with respect to their average plane, and allow to obtain a surface perfectly regular bulkhead.

La figure 14 illustre l'obtention de la coque 12 d'un module. Avantageusement, celle-ci est réalisée à partir d'une plaque 44 de tôle poinçonnée et pliée.Figure 14 illustrates the obtaining of the shell 12 of a module. Advantageously, this is carried out at starting from a plate 44 of punched and folded sheet metal.

Dans cette plaque sont découpées les fentes 21 et encoches 22 destinées aux liaisons du module avec les lisses haute 112 et basse 114.In this plate are cut the slots 21 and notches 22 intended for the module's links with the smooth high 112 and low 114.

Les premiers et seconds moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32, chacun au nombre de trois répartis sur la hauteur, sont découpés dans la structure sensiblement creuse de chaque module. Les pattes 34 sont définies chacune par une fente en U 48.The first and second attachment means 31 and 32, each three in number spread over the height, are cut into the structure substantially each module. Legs 34 are defined each by a U-shaped slot 48.

Puis cette plaque 44 est pliée selon des lignes de pliage 46, de manière à réaliser la coque 12 du module.Then this plate 44 is folded along lines folding 46, so as to produce the shell 12 of the module.

Pour démonter des modules lorsque la cloison est en place, les opérations inverses de celles décrites pour le montage sont à effectuer. Pour démonter le premier module, on le soulève pour désengager les moyens d'accrochage par rapport aux deux modules voisins et en même temps pour dégager ce module de la lisse basse. Puis on tire à soi la base de module avec effort pour vaincre la résistance élastique due à l'encliquetage des conformations 28 et 29 avec les conformations complémentaires 29 et respectivement 28 des deux modules voisins, puis on laisse retomber le module en avant de la lisse basse, pour le dégager de la lisse haute. Les modules suivants peuvent être démontés de la même manière, sauf qu'après le mouvement vertical de décrochage on aura alors la possibilité de déplacer le module à démonter dans son propre plan pour déboíter sans effort les conformations complémentaires 28, 29 avant de tirer à soi la base du module pour le dégager de la lisse basse. Un tel mouvement horizontal sera même nécessaire pour les modules devant être dégagés des guides d'extrémité 6.To dismantle modules when the partition is in place, the reverse operations of those described for assembly are to be carried out. To disassemble the first module, we lift it to disengage the means of attachment to the two modules neighbors and at the same time to clear this module from the smooth low. Then we pull the module base to yourself with effort to overcome the elastic resistance due at the snap-fit of conformations 28 and 29 with the additional conformations 29 and 28 respectively of the two neighboring modules, then let the module in front of the bottom rail, to release it from the high arm. The following modules can be disassembled in the same way, except that after vertical stall movement then we will have the possibility of moving the module to be removed in its own plan to effortlessly dislodge additional conformations 28, 29 before pulling out the base of the module to free it from the beam low. Such a horizontal movement will even be required for modules to be cleared from end guides 6.

Une variante d'exécution du module selon l'invention est illustrée aux figures 15 à 18, et ne sera décrite que pour ses différences avec le mode de réalisation précédemment décrit.A variant of the module according to the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 15 to 18, and does not will be described only for its differences with the mode of realization previously described.

La figure 15 représente en coupe horizontale la coque extérieure 12 du module 9. Les moyens d'assemblage 18, 19 comprennent des moyens d'accrochage 28, 29 analogues à ceux déjà décrits. Comme illustré plus en détail aux figures 16 et 17, les conformations sensiblement complémentaires 28, 29 des tranches latérales 16, 17 restent respectivement sensiblement concave et convexe. Elles présentent chacune trois zones successives 282, 283, 284, 292, 293, 294, la première zone 282, 292 étant adjacente au grand côté fermé 13 du "C" et sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan moyen PM du module, la deuxième zone 283, 293 étant oblique par rapport à la première zone, et la troisième zone 284, 294 étant oblique par rapport à la première zone et oblique d'obliquité inverse par rapport à la deuxième zone, la deuxième et la troisième zones définissant une forme générales en "V". Dans cette variante d'exécution, le profil des tranches latérales de la coque n'est pas symétrique, les portions inclinées dudit profil sont déportées vers le côté ouvert de la coque, ce qui facilite le flexion des ailes latérales de ladite coque 12 pour l'engagement d'un module 92 entre deux modules 90, 93 déjà installés (figure 18).Figure 15 shows in horizontal section the outer shell 12 of module 9. The means assembly 18, 19 include means attachment 28, 29 similar to those already described. As illustrated in more detail in Figures 16 and 17, substantially complementary conformations 28, 29 lateral sections 16, 17 remain respectively substantially concave and convex. They present each three successive zones 282, 283, 284, 292, 293, 294, the first zone 282, 292 being adjacent with the large closed side 13 of the "C" and substantially perpendicular to the mean plane PM of the module, the second zone 283, 293 being oblique to the first zone, and third zone 284, 294 being oblique to the first zone and oblique of reverse obliquity with respect to the second zone, the second and third zones defining a general "V" shape. In this variant of execution, the profile of the lateral sections of the shell is not symmetrical, inclined portions of said profile are offset to the open side of the hull, which facilitates flexion of the side wings of said shell 12 for engaging a module 92 between two modules 90, 93 already installed (Figure 18).

Bien sûr, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits et de nombreux aménagements peuvent être apportés à ces exemples sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to examples just described and many adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention.

La coque ou autre structure sensiblement creuse de chaque module peut être réalisée dans tout autre matériau, métallique ou non métallique, compatible avec les opérations d'emboítement mutuel, si nécessaire d'encliquetage et de désencliquetage, et/ou d'accrochage des modules adjacents. Les modules peuvent comporter un ouvrant tel qu'une porte, et/ou une partie vitrée.The shell or other substantially hollow structure of each module can be performed in any other material, metallic or non-metallic, compatible with mutual nesting operations, if snap-in and release kit required, and / or attachment of adjacent modules. The modules may include an opening such as a door, and / or a glazed part.

Les conformations complémentaires 28 et 29 peuvent être inversées, et être placées sur l'une ou l'autre des tranches latérales des modules.The complementary conformations 28 and 29 can be reversed, and placed on one or the other of the lateral sections of the modules.

D'autres formes que la forme en "V" conviennent également pour assurer la liaison jointive des modules et/ou l'encliquetage des modules.Other shapes than the "V" shape are suitable also to ensure the joint connection of modules and / or snap-in modules.

Les moyens d'accrochage 31 et 32 peuvent être inversés. D'autres formes sont également envisageables pour réaliser l'accrochage, notamment avec une patte orientée verticalement.The attachment means 31 and 32 can be reversed. Other forms are also possible to carry out the hanging, in particular with a leg oriented vertically.

Le nombre des dispositifs d'accrochage est variable. Il suffit d'un dispositif d'accrochage pour obtenir un accrochage stable de deux modules adjacents. Ce nombre peut être avantageusement augmenté lorsque l'on désire améliorer la résistance au feu de la cloison en retardant la déformation des parois sous l'effet de la chaleur. Les dimensions des différents moyens 34, 36, 37, 38 du dispositif d'accrochage peuvent également varier en fonction du nombre de dispositifs prévus sur les modules, pour optimiser encore la résistance au feu de la cloison.The number of hanging devices is variable. All you need is a hanging device to obtain a stable attachment of two modules adjacent. This number can be advantageously increased when you want to improve resistance to the fire of the partition by delaying the deformation of walls under the effect of heat. The dimensions of different means 34, 36, 37, 38 of the device hooking can also vary depending on the number of devices provided on the modules, for further optimize the fire resistance of the partition.

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  1. A module (9, 90, 92, 93) for a modular partition (1) intended to separate two neighbouring rooms (2, 3) of a building, said modular partition (1) being comprised of two parallel walls (7) separated by a clearance (8), each wall (7) being composed of such modules (9, 90, 92, 93) directly assembled with each other, the module having a back face facing said clearance (8) and a front face facing away from the clearance and defined by an external shell (12) having a horizontal profile which is substantially rectangular and in the shape of a "C" terminated by opposite folded back portions which, with the opening therebetween, correspond to the back face of the module (9, 90, 92, 93), and each folded back portion being connected to the front face of the shell by a side strip forming the edge of the module, said edge being intended to be adjacent to a neighbouring module, wherein each side strip and the corresponding folded-back portion form together a wing which is substantially free to resiliently bend with respect to the front face.
  2. A module according to claim 1, characterized in that the external shell (12) is produced from a single metal sheet plate which is punched and folded.
  3. A module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each wing is disconnected from the rest of the shell at each of the upper and lower ends of the wing, at least as far as the folded back portion and part of the width of the lateral strip from the folded back portion are concerned.
  4. A module according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the opposed side strips of the module exhibit complementary profiles for reversible snap fit.
  5. A module according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the side strips are provided with complementary hooking means capable of preventing the neighbouring modules of a same wall from being spaced apart from each other by a relative horizontal movement along the plane of the wall.
  6. A module according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the shell supports a padding which is apparent on the back face between the folded-back portions.
  7. A module according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that each side strip has an inner face adjacent a partition padding and an external face for contact with the side strip of the neighbouring module.
  8. An assembling device (10), comprising modules according to anyone of claims 1-7, adapted for assembling with each other a first and a second adjacent partitioning modules (90, 92) thereby to form at least part of a wall of a dual-wall modular partition, comprising first assembling means (28, 31, 34) located on a first said module, and capable of directly cooprating with second assembling means (29, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39) located on the second said module in order to form between said modules a mechanical connection precluding relative displacement of both modules transversely to their own plane, characterized in that said first and second assembling means (28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39), respectively carried by the mutually facing side strips of said adjacent modules, are designed for mechanically connecting both modules mounted with their front faces on a same side.
  9. A device (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that the first and second assembling means comprise substantially complementary shaped elements (28, 29) over at least part of the side edge of each said module respectively, wherein both said shaped elements (28, 29) mutually fit for providing a closing connection between both modules.
  10. A device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that said shaped elements (28, 29) for mutual fitting permit reversible snap fitting of the respective mutually facing side edges of both modules, by a relative motion (41) which is transverse to the plane of the modules during mounting and dismounting of one of the modules besides the other being in the mounted state.
  11. A device (10) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that said shaped elements (28, 29) for mutual fit are provided with insertion guide faces (286, 299; 296, 289; 282, 294; 292, 284) operable during assembly of the modules by snap fit.
  12. A device (10) according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that in the mutually fitted state, the complementary shaped elements (28, 29) let a relative movability remain between the assembled modules along a longitudinal direction of their adjacent side edges.
  13. A device (10) according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that said shaped elements (28, 29) for mutual fit comprise a substantially concave side profile (28) over at least part of the side edge of the first of said modules and a substantially convex side profile (29) over at least part of the side edge of the second said module.
  14. A device (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that said side profiles which are concave and convex respectively, are generally V-shaped.
  15. A device (10) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that said side profiles (28, 29) which are concave and convex, respectively, are each provided with four successive rectilinear zones (286, 287, 288, 289, 296, 297, 298, 299), wherein the first zone (286, 296) is substantially perpendicular to the median plane (PM) of the module, the second zone (287, 297) is oblique with respect to the first zone, the third (288, 298) and fourth (289, 299) zones being symmetrical to the second and first zones, respectively, with respect to the median plane of the module, and the second and third zones zones generally define a V-shape.
  16. A device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that said side profiles (28, 29) which are concave and convex, respectively, are each provided with three successive rectilinear zones (282, 283, 284, 292, 293, 294), wherein the first zone (282, 292) is adjacent to the front face (13) of the module and substantially perpendicular to the median plane (PM) of the module, the second zone (283, 293) is oblique with respect to the first zone, and the third zone (284, 294) is oblique with respect to the first zone and oblique with a reverse obliquity with respect to the second zone, and the second and third zones generally define a V-shape.
  17. A device (10) according to anyone of claims 8 to 16, characterized in that the first assembling means are provided with at least one first hooking means (31) and the second assembling means are provided with at least one second hooking means (32), which is capable of cooperating with the first hooking means for providing a hooked connection of both adjacent modules in a mounted condition of the partition , and in that both hooking means (31, 32) comprise, for one of them, a hole (36) and for the other of them a tongue (34) intended to project into said hole (36).
  18. A device (10) according to claim 17, characterized in that said hole (36) is provided with an outline defining a projection (37) behind which the tongue (34) comes into location when the hooking means are in the hooked state, and at least one escape opening (38, 39) placed beside said projection (37).
  19. A device (10) according to claim 18, characterized in that there is an escape opening (38, 39) on either side of the projection (37).
  20. A device (10) according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that said hooking means of the first and second modules change from a mutually unhooked state to a mutually hooked state by a relative motion of both modules in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the adjacent edges of both modules.
  21. A device according to claim 20, characterized in that the relative motion in a direction parallel to the adjacent edges of both modules is preceded by a preparatory aligning movement (41, 47) in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the adjacent side edges of both modules.
  22. A device according to one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that said first and second hooking means (31, 32) are defined by openings (36, 48) having appropriate outlines formed in a shell (12) of each module.
  23. A method for mounting a modular partitioning, wherein, once a first partition module is installed between a higher (112) and a lower (114) rail the following steps are performed :
    a second module (92) which is identical to the module already installed, is presented, both modules being arranged with a same orientation;
    the upper edge of the second module (92) is caused to engage the upper rail (112) by means of an upwardly directed displacement of the second module (92);
    the lower edge of the second module (92) is brought back above the lower rail (114); and
    the second module (92) is caused to fall back until it lies onto the lower rail (114), wherein the second module engages the lower rail,
       a method in which said steps are combined with at least one process of direct engagement between the adjacent edges of the first (90, 93) and second (92) modules, characterized in that, once the lower edge of the second module has been brought back and the side edges of the first and second modules are in mutual engagement, the higher position of the second module (92) simultaneously produces an alignment between mutual hooking means (31, 32) provided on the edge of the first and second modules, whereafter the falling back of the second module (92) simultaneously causes mutual engagement of the hooking means (31, 32).
  24. A method according to claim 23, characterized in that mounting of the second module (92) is performed between two first modules (90, 93) separated by a space corresponding to the one necessary for accomodating the second module (92) therebetween, substantially without play.
  25. A method for dismounting a modular partitioning, characterized by comprising steps which are reverse with respect to those defined by anyone of claims 23 or 24, performed in the reverse order.
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