EP1132290B1 - Hatch cover - Google Patents

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EP1132290B1
EP1132290B1 EP20010200858 EP01200858A EP1132290B1 EP 1132290 B1 EP1132290 B1 EP 1132290B1 EP 20010200858 EP20010200858 EP 20010200858 EP 01200858 A EP01200858 A EP 01200858A EP 1132290 B1 EP1132290 B1 EP 1132290B1
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  • the present invention relates to a hatch cover perfected, more specifically a panel hatch as used mainly in inland navigation vessels to close the space at cargo.
  • a hood that is made up of a panel of hatch covering cargo space and two pillars corner brackets attached to two opposite ends of this panel by means of rivets in mortises and in slits. Corners pillars rest on rails, being present in the corridor of passage of people. Hoods are constructed so that they can slide telescopically one below or above the other giving a set which is massive and occupies the corridor of passage of workers. The disadvantages of such constructions by their Extents are difficult to handle.
  • the gangway is limited to legal minimum, so that the opening of access to the cargo space remains maximum.
  • the present invention relates to a panel improved hatch that helps solve the aforementioned problem as well as others.
  • the invention relates to a panel improved hatch which is made up of at least two parties that are able to move one by relation to each other in the longitudinal direction of the hatch panel, so that we can adapt the length of this hatch cover at distance separating the ledges of the cargo compartment from a boat.
  • one of the aforementioned parts of a panel hatch of this type is formed by a plate, while the other part is formed by an element sliding which is fixed on the aforementioned plate.
  • a hatch cover of this type according to the invention is provided with two sliding elements which respectively have a folded edge towards the bottom, each sliding element being connected to the plate mentioned above by means of guiding means on the one hand, and using means of adjustment on the other hand.
  • a panel hatch according to the invention will be made of such so that it goes up in thickness towards the center and therefore presents a cam, while the plate is contoured so that we obtain drainage ditches at intervals regular, whose height gradually decreases from the hatch panel cam to the two extremities of the latter.
  • FIG 1 it is very schematically represented a hatch cover 1 according to the invention which is applied on the edges of the cargo compartment 2 - 3 of a boat 4, more specifically a boat of Inland navigation.
  • each ledge 2 - 3 of the compartment goods it is traditionally course 5, respectively 6 which are each formed by the bridge next to these 2 - 3 flanges of the compartment goods and which, more specifically, are delimited, on the one hand by one of the aforementioned ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment and, on the other hand, outer wall 7 of the boat 4.
  • the hatch cover 1 in this form of realization, is constituted by a plate 8 which is provided at one of its ends 9 with a folded edge 10 which is meant to come to apply over the corresponding edge 3 of the goods compartment, while the other end 11 of the hatch cover 1 is provided with a sliding element 12 relative to the plate 8.
  • the element 12 in this case is set below the plate 8 by means of guiding means which are constituted by one or more studs 13 which cross respectively, on the one hand mortise 14 practiced in the plate 8 and, on the other hand, a slot 15 practiced in the sliding element 12.
  • the sliding element 12 extends to the front the end 11 of the plate 8 and is provided with the end 16, a folded-down edge 17 which is intended to be applied over the rim 2 of the cargo compartment.
  • the improved hatch panel is also equipped adjustment means which consist, on the one hand, by a series of projections 19 in which is practiced a hole 20 and which are attached to the side upper slider 12 and secondly by a flange 21 which is part of the plate 8, a series of tapped holes 22 being provided in the rim 21, so that the holes 20 made in the projections 19 and threaded holes 22 made in the flange 21 are arranged in a coaxial position, a bolt 23 being inserted through each protrusion 19, said bolt cooperating with a corresponding threaded hole 22.
  • the bolt 23 is fixed axially with respect to the projection 19 by means of a locking washer 24 which is inserted into a peripheral groove formed in the bolt 23.
  • the use of the improved hatch panel 1 according to the invention is very simple and is as indicated hereinafter.
  • the hatch cover 1 can come apply on the edges 2 - 3 of the compartment goods so that the folded edges 17 and 10 come to dispose of precisely against these ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment.
  • FIG. 3 shows a variant form of realization of an improved hatch cover 1 according to the invention, in which the plate 8 is provided at both ends 9 and 11 of a sliding element 12 comprising a folded down edge 17.
  • the plate 8 has in this case a length which extends to a place just in front of respective flanges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment, while the sliding elements 12 come apply with their folded edge 17 over the ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment.
  • hatches according to the figure 3 is analogous to their use in the first embodiment, with this difference that in the case of the second embodiment, moreover large differences in the spacing between two ledges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment, which come from the deformations of the boat 4, can be overtaken.
  • Figures 4 to 11 show a third form of completion of an improved hatch panel according to the invention.
  • This alternative embodiment is constituted mainly a plate 26 which goes up in thickness towards the center and which consequently presents a cam 27.
  • the plate 26 is profiled so that one obtains channels 28 for the evacuation of water to regular intervals, the height of which decreases progressively since the cam 27 of the panel from hatch 1 to both ends 29 - 30 of this latest.
  • an element sliding 31 - 32 facing each end 29 - 30 of the first cited the element being provided with guiding means which consist of a series of teeth 33 which are slidably inserted into U-shaped guides 34 which are fixed below the plate 26, the two sliding elements 31 and 32 being intended to be applied on the edges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment of the boat 4.
  • the aforementioned sliding elements 31 and 32 extend in front of the plate 26, the edge 38, respectively 39, of the sliding element 31 - 32 being folded towards the bottom.
  • adjustment means which are constituted by a series of protrusions 41 in which holes 42 are provided which are arranged in position coaxial with the aforementioned threaded holes 37 practiced in the corresponding sections 35.
  • a bolt 43 which cooperates with a corresponding threaded hole 37, the bolt 43, just as in the embodiments preceding, being fixed permanently in the axial direction relative to the corresponding protrusion 41 using a locking washer 44 which is inserted into a Peripheral groove made in the bolt 43.
  • a spreader 48 is applied which also serves as reinforcing profile, the height of which is at least equal to the height of the folded edges 38 - 39.
  • the aforementioned spacers 48 are intended to maintain hatch panels 1, in the stacked state of these, at a sufficient distance, as shown in Figure 11, so much so that the edges folded 38 - 39 sliding elements 31 - 32 do not are not pinched, which could provoke their deformation. Similarly, we obtain in this way the being able to easily tilt the panels hatch.

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La présente invention concerne un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné, plus spécifiquement un panneau d'écoutille tel qu'on l'utilise principalement dans des bateaux de navigation intérieure pour fermer l'espace à cargaison.The present invention relates to a hatch cover perfected, more specifically a panel hatch as used mainly in inland navigation vessels to close the space at cargo.

Il est connu de recouvrir l'espace à cargaison de bateaux avec des panneaux d'écoutilles qui s'étendent depuis un rebord du compartiment marchandises jusqu'au rebord opposé du compartiment marchandises, plusieurs panneaux d'écoutilles de ce type devant être disposés les uns à côté des autres pour recouvrir tout l'espace à cargaison.It is known to cover the cargo space of boats with hatches that extend from a rim of the goods compartment to opposite edge of the goods compartment, several hatch covers of this type to be arranged next to each other to cover all the space cargo.

Il est aussi connu de recouvrir l'espace à cargaison de bateaux avec un capot qui est constitué d'un panneau d'écoutille couvrant l'espace à cargaison et deux pilliers corniers fixés aux deux extrémités opposées de ce panneau par moyen des rivets dans des mortaises et dans des fentes. Les pilliers corniers reposent sur des rails, étant présent dans le corridor de passage des gens. Les capots sont construits de façon qu'ils peuvent glisser téléscopiquement l'un au-dessous ou au-dessus de l'autre donnant un ensemble qui est massif et occupe le corridor de passage des ouvriers. Les désavantages de tels constructions par leurs étendues sont difficile à manipuler.It is also known to cover the cargo space of boats with a hood that is made up of a panel of hatch covering cargo space and two pillars corner brackets attached to two opposite ends of this panel by means of rivets in mortises and in slits. Corners pillars rest on rails, being present in the corridor of passage of people. Hoods are constructed so that they can slide telescopically one below or above the other giving a set which is massive and occupies the corridor of passage of workers. The disadvantages of such constructions by their Extents are difficult to handle.

Ces panneaux d'écoutilles connus sont munis de bords qui s'étendent par-dessus les rebords du compartiment marchandises.These known hatches have edges which extend over the edges of the compartment merchandise.

Etant donné qu'un bateau subit des déformations sous l'influence des conditions atmosphériques, sous l'influence du chargement et analogues, il est habituel, voire fondamental de faire en sorte que les panneaux d'écoutilles puissent s'étendre avec leurs extrémités libres jusqu'à une distance de quelques centimètres devant les rebords du compartiment marchandises pour ainsi permettre au compartiment marchandises de se déformer librement, en d'autres termes pour faire en sorte que les rebords du compartiment marchandises puissent fléchir librement sur une distance de quelques centimètres vers l'extérieur, et respectivement vers l'intérieur, sans en être empêché par les panneaux d'écoutilles, ou sans donner la possibilité aux panneaux d'écoutilles d'être ainsi endommagés.Since a boat undergoes deformations under the influence of atmospheric conditions, under the influence of loading and the like it is habitual, even fundamental, to ensure that hatch covers can expand with their free ends up to a distance of a few centimeters in front of the compartment edges goods to allow the compartment goods to deform freely, in others terms to make sure that the edges of the cargo compartment can flex freely over a distance of a few centimeters towards outside, and respectively inward, without be prevented by the hatch covers, or without give the hatch panels the possibility of being thus damaged.

En outre, pour faire en sorte qu'un bateau puisse être chargé et déchargé de manière la plus efficace possible, on élargit autant que possible l'ouverture donnant accès à l'espace à cargaison, si bien que la coursive à côté de cette ouverture devient très étroite.In addition, to ensure that a boat can be loaded and unloaded in the most efficient way possible, we widen as much as possible the openness giving access to the cargo space, so that the runway next to this opening becomes very narrow.

Surtout dans le cas de navires à conteneurs dans lesquels l'espace à cargaison ne doit pas être fermé avec un panneau d'écoutille, la coursive est limitée au minimum légal, si bien que l'ouverture d'accès à l'espace à cargaison reste maximale.Especially in the case of container ships in which the cargo space should not be closed with a hatch cover, the gangway is limited to legal minimum, so that the opening of access to the cargo space remains maximum.

Toutefois, lorsqu'un navire à conteneurs de ce type doit transporter un autre chargement, il peut s'avérer nécessaire de fermer de manière hermétique l'espace à cargaison avec des panneaux d'écoutilles, si bien que la largeur de la coursive entre les extrémités libres des panneaux d'écoutilles susmentionnés et le côté externe du bateau se réduit au-delà de la largeur admise lorsqu'on souhaite maintenir l'ouverture d'accès à l'espace à cargaison aussi grande que possible.However, when such a container ship must carry another load, it may turn out necessary to hermetically close the space to cargo with hatch covers, so that the width of the corridor between the free ends the aforementioned hatch covers and the side external of the boat is reduced beyond the width admitted when one wishes to maintain the access opening to the cargo space as large as possible.

A cause des déformations que subit le bateau, il n'est pas non plus possible de réaliser les panneaux d'écoutilles de telle sorte que leurs extrémités viennent se disposer contre les rebords du compartiment marchandises du bateau, ce qui reviendrait à obtenir une largeur maximale de la coursive, étant donné que des tensions énormes s'exerceraient dans le panneau d'écoutille lorsque le bateau n'est pas chargé et/ou les extrémités des panneaux d'écoutilles ferait saillie au-delà des rebords du compartiment marchandises à l'état chargé du bateau.Because of the deformations that the boat undergoes, it is not not possible to make the panels of hatches so that their ends come to be arranged against the edges of the compartment ship goods, which would amount to getting maximum width of the corridor, as huge tensions would be exerted in the panel hatch when the boat is not loaded and / or the ends of the hatch covers would protrude beyond the edges of the goods compartment to the loaded state of the boat.

La présente invention a pour objet un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné qui permet de résoudre le problème susmentionné ainsi que d'autres.The present invention relates to a panel improved hatch that helps solve the aforementioned problem as well as others.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné qui est constitué par au moins deux parties qui sont à même de se déplacer l'une par rapport à l'autre dans la direction longitudinale du panneau d'écoutille, si bien que l'on peut adapter la longueur de ce panneau d'écoutille à la distance séparant les rebords du compartiment marchandises d'un bateau.For this purpose, the invention relates to a panel improved hatch which is made up of at least two parties that are able to move one by relation to each other in the longitudinal direction of the hatch panel, so that we can adapt the length of this hatch cover at distance separating the ledges of the cargo compartment from a boat.

De préférence, une des parties précitées d'un panneau d'écoutille de ce type est formée par une plaque, tandis que l'autre partie est formée par un élément coulissant qui est fixé sur la plaque précitée. Preferably, one of the aforementioned parts of a panel hatch of this type is formed by a plate, while the other part is formed by an element sliding which is fixed on the aforementioned plate.

De préférence encore, un panneau d'écoutille de ce type selon l'invention est muni de deux éléments coulissants qui possèdent respectivement un bord replié vers le bas, chaque élément coulissant étant relié à la plaque précitée à l'aide de moyens de guidage d'une part, et à l'aide de moyens de réglage d'autre part.More preferably, a hatch cover of this type according to the invention is provided with two sliding elements which respectively have a folded edge towards the bottom, each sliding element being connected to the plate mentioned above by means of guiding means on the one hand, and using means of adjustment on the other hand.

Dans une forme de réalisation particulière, un panneau d'écoutille selon l'invention sera réalisé de telle sorte qu'il monte en épaisseur vers le centre et présente par conséquent une came, tandis que la plaque est profilée de telle sorte que l'on obtient des rigoles d'évacuation de l'eau à des intervalles réguliers, dont la hauteur diminue progressivement depuis la came du panneau d'écoutille jusqu'aux deux extrémités de ce dernier.In a particular embodiment, a panel hatch according to the invention will be made of such so that it goes up in thickness towards the center and therefore presents a cam, while the plate is contoured so that we obtain drainage ditches at intervals regular, whose height gradually decreases from the hatch panel cam to the two extremities of the latter.

Dans le but de mieux indiquer les caractéristiques de l'invention, on décrit ci-après, à titre d'exemple et sans aucun caractère limitatif, un certain nombre de formes de réalisation préférées d'un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné selon l'invention, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 représente, de manière très schématique, une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un panneau d'écoutille selon l'invention qui est appliqué sur les rebords du compartiment marchandises d'un bateau;
  • la figure 2 représente, à une plus grande échelle, la partie indiquée par la flèche F2 en figure 1;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe transversale, analogue à celle de la figure 1, mais pour une variante de mise en oeuvre;
  • la figure 4 représente une variante mise en oeuvre de la figure 3;
  • la figure 5 représente, à une plus grande échelle, une vue prise dans la direction indiquée par la flèche F5 en figure 4;
  • les figures 6 et 7 représentent des vues en coupe transversale, prises respectivement le long des lignes VI - VI et VII - VII en figure 5;
  • la figure 8 représente, à une plus grande échelle, la partie indiquée par la flèche F8 en figure 6;
  • la figure 9 représente une vue analogue à celle de la figure 8, mais dans une autre position;
  • la figure 10 représente une vue prise dans la direction indiquée par la flèche F10 en figure 6;
  • la figure 11 représente un empilement de deux panneaux d'écoutilles selon l'invention.
  • In order to better indicate the characteristics of the invention, a number of preferred embodiments of an improved hatch cover according to the invention will be described by way of example and without any limiting character. with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows, very schematically, a longitudinal sectional view of a hatch panel according to the invention which is applied to the edges of the cargo compartment of a boat;
  • Figure 2 shows, on a larger scale, the portion indicated by the arrow F2 in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view, similar to that of Figure 1, but for an alternative embodiment;
  • FIG. 4 represents an alternative embodiment of FIG. 3;
  • Figure 5 shows, on a larger scale, a view taken in the direction indicated by the arrow F5 in Figure 4;
  • Figures 6 and 7 show cross-sectional views taken respectively along the lines VI - VI and VII - VII in Figure 5;
  • Figure 8 shows, on a larger scale, the portion indicated by the arrow F8 in Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 shows a view similar to that of Figure 8, but in another position;
  • Figure 10 shows a view taken in the direction indicated by the arrow F10 in Figure 6;
  • Figure 11 shows a stack of two hatch panels according to the invention.
  • En figure 1, on représente de manière très schématique un panneau d'écoutille 1 selon l'invention qui est appliquée sur les rebords du compartiment marchandises 2 - 3 d'un bateau 4, plus spécifiquement un bateau de navigation intérieure.In Figure 1, it is very schematically represented a hatch cover 1 according to the invention which is applied on the edges of the cargo compartment 2 - 3 of a boat 4, more specifically a boat of Inland navigation.

    A côté de chaque rebord 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises, on prévoit traditionnellement une coursive 5, respectivement 6 qui sont chacune formées par le pont à côté de ces rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises et qui, de manière plus spécifique, sont délimitées, d'une part par un des rebords précités 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises et, d'autre part par la paroi externe 7 du bateau 4.Next to each ledge 2 - 3 of the compartment goods, it is traditionally course 5, respectively 6 which are each formed by the bridge next to these 2 - 3 flanges of the compartment goods and which, more specifically, are delimited, on the one hand by one of the aforementioned ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment and, on the other hand, outer wall 7 of the boat 4.

    Le panneau d'écoutille 1, dans cette forme de réalisation, est constitué par une plaque 8 qui est munie, à une de ses extrémités 9, d'un bord replié 10 qui est destiné à venir s'appliquer par-dessus le rebord correspondant 3 du compartiment marchandises, tandis que l'autre extrémité 11 du panneau d'écoutille 1 est munie d'un élément coulissant 12 par rapport à la plaque 8.The hatch cover 1, in this form of realization, is constituted by a plate 8 which is provided at one of its ends 9 with a folded edge 10 which is meant to come to apply over the corresponding edge 3 of the goods compartment, while the other end 11 of the hatch cover 1 is provided with a sliding element 12 relative to the plate 8.

    Comme on le représente en détail en figure 2, l'élément coulissant 12 est, dans ce cas-ci, fixé en dessous de la plaque 8 à l'aide de moyens de guidage qui sont constitués par un ou plusieurs tenons 13 qui traversent respectivement, d'une part une mortaise 14 pratiquée dans la plaque 8 et, d'autre part une fente 15 pratiquée dans l'élément coulissant 12.As shown in detail in Figure 2, the element 12 in this case is set below the plate 8 by means of guiding means which are constituted by one or more studs 13 which cross respectively, on the one hand mortise 14 practiced in the plate 8 and, on the other hand, a slot 15 practiced in the sliding element 12.

    L'élément coulissant 12 s'étend jusque devant l'extrémité 11 de la plaque 8 et est muni, à l'extrémité 16, d'un bord 17 replié vers le bas qui est destiné à venir s'appliquer par-dessus le rebord 2 du compartiment marchandises.The sliding element 12 extends to the front the end 11 of the plate 8 and is provided with the end 16, a folded-down edge 17 which is intended to be applied over the rim 2 of the cargo compartment.

    Le panneau d'écoutille perfectionné est également muni de moyens de réglage qui sont constitués, d'une part par une série de saillies 19 dans lesquelles est pratiqué un trou 20 et qui sont fixées sur le côté supérieur de l'élément coulissant 12 et, d'autre part par un rebord 21 qui fait partie de la plaque 8, une série de trous taraudés 22 étant prévus dans le rebord 21, de telle sorte que les trous 20 pratiqués dans les saillies 19 et les trous taraudés 22 pratiqués dans le rebord 21 sont disposés en position coaxiale, un boulon 23 étant inséré à travers chaque saillie 19, ledit boulon coopérant avec un trou taraudé correspondant 22.The improved hatch panel is also equipped adjustment means which consist, on the one hand, by a series of projections 19 in which is practiced a hole 20 and which are attached to the side upper slider 12 and secondly by a flange 21 which is part of the plate 8, a series of tapped holes 22 being provided in the rim 21, so that the holes 20 made in the projections 19 and threaded holes 22 made in the flange 21 are arranged in a coaxial position, a bolt 23 being inserted through each protrusion 19, said bolt cooperating with a corresponding threaded hole 22.

    Le boulon 23 est fixé à demeure en direction axiale par rapport à la saillie 19 à l'aide d'une rondelle de blocage 24 qui est insérée dans une rainure périphérique pratiquée dans le boulon 23.
    L'utilisation du panneau d'écoutille perfectionné 1 selon l'invention est très simple et est telle qu'indiquée ci-après.
    The bolt 23 is fixed axially with respect to the projection 19 by means of a locking washer 24 which is inserted into a peripheral groove formed in the bolt 23.
    The use of the improved hatch panel 1 according to the invention is very simple and is as indicated hereinafter.

    Après avoir placé un panneau d'écoutille 1 sur les rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises dans le but de condamner l'ouverture d'accès 25 à l'espace de cargaison, on fait tourner les boulons 23 de telle sorte que, étant donné qu'ils sont bloqués en direction axiale par rapport à leur saillie 19, on obtient un déplacement relatif entre la plaque 8 et l'élément coulissant 12, et ce jusqu'à ce que le bord replié 17 de l'élément coulissant 12 et le bord replié 10 de la plaque 8 viennent buter contre les rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises, de telle sorte que la largeur utile des coursives 5 et 6 devient maximale.After placing a hatch cover 1 on the ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment for the purpose to condemn the access opening 25 to the space of cargo, we turn the bolts 23 of such so that since they are stuck in the direction axial to their protrusion 19, we obtain a relative displacement between the plate 8 and the element sliding 12, and this until the folded edge 17 of the sliding element 12 and the folded edge 10 of the plate 8 abut against the edges 2 - 3 of cargo compartment, so that the useful width of the passageways 5 and 6 becomes maximum.

    Lorsqu'on souhaite retirer le panneau d'écoutille 1, par exemple pour le chargement ou le déchargement du bateau 4, on dévisse les boulons 23 des trous taraudés 22 pratiqués dans le rebord 21 ; de cette manière, le bord replié 17 s'écarte du rebord 2 du compartiment marchandises ; après quoi, on peut emporter le panneau d'écoutille 1 de manière appropriée, par exemple à l'aide d'un véhicule destiné à cet effet qui n'est pas représenté dans les figures.When it is desired to remove the hatch cover 1, for example for loading or unloading the boat 4, we unscrew the bolts 23 tapped holes 22 practiced in the rim 21; in this way, the folded edge 17 deviates from the rim 2 of the compartment merchandise ; after which, we can take the panel hatch 1 in an appropriate manner, for example to using a vehicle intended for this purpose which is not shown in the figures.

    Même si, lors du chargement, respectivement du déchargement, du bateau 4, la distance entre les rebords 2 et 3 du compartiment marchandises va se modifier, le panneau d'écoutille 1 peut venir s'appliquer sur les rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises de telle sorte que les bords repliés 17 et 10 viennent se disposer de manière précise contre ces rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises.Even if, when loading, respectively unloading, the boat 4, the distance between ledges 2 and 3 of the goods compartment will modify, the hatch cover 1 can come apply on the edges 2 - 3 of the compartment goods so that the folded edges 17 and 10 come to dispose of precisely against these ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment.

    En figure 3, on représente une variante de forme de réalisation d'un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné 1 selon l'invention, dans laquelle la plaque 8 est munie à ses deux extrémités 9 et 11 d'un élément coulissant 12 comprenant un bord replié vers le bas 17.FIG. 3 shows a variant form of realization of an improved hatch cover 1 according to the invention, in which the plate 8 is provided at both ends 9 and 11 of a sliding element 12 comprising a folded down edge 17.

    La plaque 8 possède dans ce cas-ci une longueur qui s'étend jusqu'à un endroit situé juste devant les rebords respectifs 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises, tandis que les éléments coulissants 12 viennent s'appliquer avec leur bord replié 17 par-dessus les rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises.The plate 8 has in this case a length which extends to a place just in front of respective flanges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment, while the sliding elements 12 come apply with their folded edge 17 over the ledges 2 - 3 of the goods compartment.

    L'utilisation de panneaux d'écoutilles selon la figure 3 est analogue à leur utilisation dans la première forme de réalisation, avec cette différence que, dans le cas de la deuxième forme de réalisation, de plus grandes différences concernant l'écartement entre les deux rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises, qui proviennent des déformations du bateau 4, peuvent être rattrapées.The use of hatches according to the figure 3 is analogous to their use in the first embodiment, with this difference that in the case of the second embodiment, moreover large differences in the spacing between two ledges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment, which come from the deformations of the boat 4, can be overtaken.

    Les figures 4 à 11 représentent une troisième forme de réalisation d'un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné selon l'invention.Figures 4 to 11 show a third form of completion of an improved hatch panel according to the invention.

    Cette variante de forme de réalisation est constituée principalement d'une plaque 26 qui monte en épaisseur vers le centre et qui présente par conséquent une came 27. La plaque 26 est profilée de telle sorte que l'on obtient des rigoles 28 pour l'évacuation de l'eau à des intervalles réguliers, dont la hauteur diminue progressivement depuis la came 27 du panneau d'écoutille 1 jusqu'aux deux extrémités 29 - 30 de ce dernier.This alternative embodiment is constituted mainly a plate 26 which goes up in thickness towards the center and which consequently presents a cam 27. The plate 26 is profiled so that one obtains channels 28 for the evacuation of water to regular intervals, the height of which decreases progressively since the cam 27 of the panel from hatch 1 to both ends 29 - 30 of this latest.

    En dessous de la plaque 26, est appliqué un élément coulissant 31 - 32 orienté vers chacune des extrémités 29 - 30 de la première citée, l'élément étant muni de moyens de guidage qui sont constitués par une série de dents 33 qui sont insérées en coulissement dans des guidages en U 34 qui sont fixés en dessous de la plaque 26, les deux éléments coulissants 31 et 32 étant destinés à venir s'appliquer sur les rebords 2 - 3 du compartiment marchandises du bateau 4.Below the plate 26 is applied an element sliding 31 - 32 facing each end 29 - 30 of the first cited, the element being provided with guiding means which consist of a series of teeth 33 which are slidably inserted into U-shaped guides 34 which are fixed below the plate 26, the two sliding elements 31 and 32 being intended to be applied on the edges 2 - 3 of the cargo compartment of the boat 4.

    Entre deux rigoles 28 d'évacuation de l'eau disposées côte à côte, est fixé, en dessous des extrémités 29 - 30 de la plaque 26, un profilé 35 dans lequel est pratiqué un trou 36, un trou taraudé 37 étant prévu dans des profilés déterminés 35, par exemple dans un profilé à chaque extrémité 29 - 30.Between two water disposal channels 28 disposed side by side, is attached, below the ends 29 - 30 of the plate 26, a profile 35 in which is made a hole 36, a threaded hole 37 being provided in particular sections 35, for example in a profile at each end 29 - 30.

    Les éléments coulissants précités 31 et 32 s'étendent jusque devant la plaque 26, le bord 38, respectivement 39, de l'élément coulissant 31 - 32 étant replié vers le bas.The aforementioned sliding elements 31 and 32 extend in front of the plate 26, the edge 38, respectively 39, of the sliding element 31 - 32 being folded towards the bottom.

    Sur le côté supérieur 40 des éléments coulissants 31 - 32, on prévoit des moyens de réglage qui sont constitués par une série de saillies 41 dans lesquelles on prévoit des trous 42 qui sont disposées en position coaxiale avec les trous taraudés précités 37 pratiqués dans les profilés correspondants 35. On the upper side 40 of the sliding elements 31 - 32, there are provided adjustment means which are constituted by a series of protrusions 41 in which holes 42 are provided which are arranged in position coaxial with the aforementioned threaded holes 37 practiced in the corresponding sections 35.

    A travers chaque saillie 41, est inséré un boulon 43 qui coopère avec un trou taraudé correspondant 37, le boulon 43, tout comme dans les formes de réalisation précédentes, étant fixé à demeure en direction axiale par rapport à la saillie correspondante 41 à l'aide d'une rondelle de blocage 44 qui est insérée dans une rainure périphérique pratiquée dans le boulon 43.Through each projection 41 is inserted a bolt 43 which cooperates with a corresponding threaded hole 37, the bolt 43, just as in the embodiments preceding, being fixed permanently in the axial direction relative to the corresponding protrusion 41 using a locking washer 44 which is inserted into a Peripheral groove made in the bolt 43.

    Face aux trous précités 36 pratiqués dans les profilés 35, sont fixées des saillies 45 sur les éléments coulissants 31 - 32, dans lesquelles est insérée une tige de guidage 46 qui est disposée en position coaxiale avec le trou 36 pratiqué dans le profilé correspondant 35.Faced with the aforementioned holes 36 made in the profiles 35, are fixed projections 45 on the elements 31-32, in which is inserted a guide rod 46 which is arranged in position coaxial with the hole 36 made in the profile corresponding 35.

    En outre, sur toute la largeur du panneau d'écoutille 1, on applique trois bandes d'étanchéisation 47 sur le côté inférieur des profilés 35, respectivement sur le côté inférieur de la plaque 26, aux endroits correspondant aux rigoles 28 d'évacuation de l'eau, lesdites bandes d'étanchéisation 47 exerçant une pression contre les éléments coulissants respectifs 31 - 32.In addition, over the entire width of the hatch cover 1, three sealing strips 47 are applied to the lower side of the profiles 35, respectively on the lower side of the plate 26, where corresponding to the channels 28 for discharging water, said sealing strips 47 exerting a pressure against the respective sliding elements 31 - 32.

    Enfin, en dessous de chaque élément coulissant 31 - 32, on applique un écarteur 48 qui fait également office de profilé de renforcement, dont la hauteur est au moins égale à la hauteur des bords repliés 38 - 39.Finally, below each sliding element 31 - 32, a spreader 48 is applied which also serves as reinforcing profile, the height of which is at least equal to the height of the folded edges 38 - 39.

    Le fonctionnement du panneau d'écoutille perfectionné 1 tel que représenté dans les figures 4 à 11, est analogue au fonctionnement tel qu'il a été décrit ci-dessus de la deuxième forme de réalisation du panneau d'écoutille 1 selon l'invention. The operation of the improved hatch panel 1 as shown in Figures 4 to 11, is similar to the operation as described above of the second embodiment of the panel hatch 1 according to the invention.

    Les saillies 45 dans lesquelles sont fixées les tiges de guidage 46, de manière conjointe avec les dents 33 qui sont insérées dans les guidages 34 font en sorte que les éléments coulissants 31 - 32 fléchissent peu ou pas du tout sous le poids du panneau d'écoutille 1.The projections 45 in which are fixed the rods 46, in conjunction with the teeth 33 which are inserted into the guides 34 make sure that the sliding elements 31 - 32 flex little or not at all under the weight of the hatch cover 1.

    Les écarteurs susmentionnés 48 ont pour objet de maintenir les panneaux d'écoutilles 1, à l'état empilé de ces derniers, à une distance suffisante, comme représenté en figure 11, tant et si bien que les bords repliés 38 - 39 des éléments coulissants 31 - 32 ne sont pas pincés, ce qui pourrait provoquer leur déformation. De même, on obtient de cette manière le fait de pouvoir faire aisément basculer les panneaux d'écoutilles.The aforementioned spacers 48 are intended to maintain hatch panels 1, in the stacked state of these, at a sufficient distance, as shown in Figure 11, so much so that the edges folded 38 - 39 sliding elements 31 - 32 do not are not pinched, which could provoke their deformation. Similarly, we obtain in this way the being able to easily tilt the panels hatch.

    Il est clair que par la présente invention, on obtient un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné 1 par lequel les dimensions des coursives 5 et 6 de part et d'autre des rebords 2 et 3 du compartiment marchandises d'un bateau 4 restent suffisamment larges, en d'autres termes rentrent dans les normes exigées, même lorsque l'ouverture donnant accès à l'espace à cargaison est aussi large que possible.It is clear that by the present invention, we obtain an improved hatch cover 1 by which the dimensions of the passageways 5 and 6 on both sides of ledges 2 and 3 of the cargo compartment of a boat 4 remain sufficiently broad, in other words meet the required standards, even when the opening giving access to the cargo space is as wide as possible.

    L'invention n'est en aucune façon limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites à titre d'exemple et représentées dans les figures; au contraire, un panneau d'écoutille perfectionné de ce type peut être réalisé dans toutes sortes de formes et de dimensions sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.The invention is in no way limited to the forms of described by way of example and represented in the figures; on the contrary, a hatch cover This type of perfection can be achieved in all kinds of shapes and sizes without going out of the box of the invention.

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    1. Improved hatch cover of the type to be provided on the sides of a ship's (4) hold for wares, characterised in that it is formed of at least two parts (8 - 12, 26 - 31 or 32), which can move in relation to each other in the longitudinal direction of the hatch cover (1), i.e. a plate (8, 26) and a sliding element (12, 31 or 32) at a single or at each far end (9 - 11; 29 - 30) of the plate, such that the length of said hatch cover (1) can be adjusted up to a distance of a few centimetres in front of the sides of the ship's (4) hold for wares, such that the reduction of the width of the gangway between the free end of the hatch cover and the external side of the ship can be minimized, and in that every sliding element (12, 31 or 32) is coupled to the plate (8, 26) by means of guiding means (13 - 15, 33 - 34 respectively) on the one hand, and by means of adjusting means (19 to 24, 41 to 44 respectively) on the other hand).
    2. Improved hatch cover according to claim 1, characterised in that both parts (8 - 12, 26 - 31 - 32) are provided with a downward folded edge (10 - 17, 38 - 39).
    3. Improved hatch cover according to claim 2, characterised in that it is formed of a plate (8) which is provided with a downward folded edge (10) on one of its far ends, whereas the other far end (11) of the plate (8) is provided with a sliding element (12) in relation to said plate (8), which also has a downward folded edge (17).
    4. Improved hatch cover according to claim 2, characterised in that the hatch cover (1) is provided, on two far ends (9 - 11, 29 - 30) of the plate (8), with the above-mentioned sliding element (12, 31 - 32).
    5. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the guiding means (13 - 15) consist of one or several pins (13) which protrude through a mortise (14) provided in one of the elements on the one hand, and through a groove (15) provided in the other element respectively.
    6. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the guiding means (33 - 34) consist of teeth (33) which are inserted in U-shaped guides (34) provided on the plate (26).
    7. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the adjusting means (19 to 23) consist of a series of protrusions (19) fixed to the sliding element (12) on the one hand and in which is provided a hole (20), and of a side (21) which is part of the plate (8) on the other hand, in which is provided a series of tapped holes (22), in such a manner that the holes (20) provided in the protrusions (19) and the tapped holes (22) provided in the side (21) are situated in a coaxial position, whereby a bolt (23) is inserted in the above-mentioned hole (20), whereby said bolt (23) works in conjunction with the corresponding tapped hole (22).
    8. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the adjusting means (41 to 43) consist of a series of protrusions (41) which are fixed to the sliding element (31 - 32), in which holes (42) are made, situated in a coaxial position in relation to tapped holes (37) made in sections (35) which are provided under the plate (26) at the far ends (29 - 30) of the latter, whereby a bolt (43) is inserted in each protrusion (41) which works in conjunction with a corresponding tapped hole (37).
    9. Improved hatch cover according to any one of claims 7 or 8, characterised in that the bolt (23, 43) is permanently fixed in the axial direction in relation to the protrusion (19, 41) by means of a locking ring (24, 44) which is inserted in a peripheral groove provided in the bolt (23, 43).
    10. Improved hatch cover according to claim 8, characterised in that every section (35) is provided with a hole (36) and in that protrusions (45) are fixed to the sliding element (31 - 32), in which is inserted a guiding rod (46), whereby said guiding rod (46) is provided in a coaxial position in relation to the above-mentioned hole (36) made in the section (35).
    11. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one or several sealing strips (47) are provided over the entire width of the hatch cover (1) on the lower side of the sections (35), on the lower side of the plate (8, 26) respectively, whereby said sealing strips (47) exert a pressure on the respective sliding elements (12, 31 - 32).
    12. Improved hatch cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that under each sliding element (12, 31 - 32) is provided a spacer sleeve (48), a reinforcing section respectively, whose height is at least equal to the height of the folded edges (38 -39).
    13. Improved hatch cover according to any one of claims 2 to 12, characterised in that the plate (26) grows thicker towards the centre and consequently has a cam (27), whereby the plate (26) is profiled in such a manner that water drains (28) are obtained at regular intervals, whose height diminishes progressively as of the cam (27) of the hatch cover (1) up to the far ends (29 - 30) of the latter.
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