EP1140535A1 - Safety device for window unit with mobile shutter - Google Patents

Safety device for window unit with mobile shutter

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EP1140535A1
EP1140535A1 EP99961112A EP99961112A EP1140535A1 EP 1140535 A1 EP1140535 A1 EP 1140535A1 EP 99961112 A EP99961112 A EP 99961112A EP 99961112 A EP99961112 A EP 99961112A EP 1140535 A1 EP1140535 A1 EP 1140535A1
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profile
flap
panel
safety
security
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French (fr)
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Jean-François LOGEAIS
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Euramax Industries SA
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Euramax Industries SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D25/00—Window arrangements peculiar to rail vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J1/00—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor
    • B60J1/08—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides
    • B60J1/12—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable
    • B60J1/14—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable with pivotal or rotary movement
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/506—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles for buses
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a safety device for bay window with movable shutter, in particular for vehicles, of the type comprising a glass panel connected on at least a portion of its periphery to a structure carrying said bay, in particular a bodywork, said panel. comprising an opening for said movable flap, said flap being made mobile by at least one of its peripheral edges thanks to at least one connecting member cooperating with a profile, integral with the panel and forming housing for at least part of the connecting member, so that said flap moves between a closed position and an open position.
  • the bay windows for vehicles such as a coach must meet strict safety standards, in particular because the major part of the surface of the side walls is made of glass. Thus, it is important to prevent the fall of metallic elements, such as the hinges, in the event of glass breakage, while favoring the aesthetic appearance of the bay from the outside of the vehicle and minimizing the number of parts arranged between the glass panel and the tilting shutter, in particular the frame elements.
  • the invention aims to provide a security device for bay window with movable shutter which does not have the drawbacks of the prior art, that is to say a security device comprising a limited number of elements, operating reliably. over time without hampering the opening and closing movement of the shutter and having a satisfactory aesthetic appearance, either from the inside or from the outside of the bay window.
  • the security device is characterized in that it comprises, at each end of the profile, a security sub-assembly comprising at least one longitudinal security element and connecting means extending between said element security and said structure, said security element having a free end arranged, without contact, inside a housing formed in said profile or in said connecting means so that, when said panel breaks, said profile and, optionally, said flap is retained at said structure by said security elements and said connecting means.
  • the originality of the present invention consists mainly in the fact that the security device is completely separate from the functional elements ensuring mobility between said shutter and said glass panel. In this way, the shocks and deformations undergone by these functional elements, the glass panel or the shutter do not affect the reliability of the security system intended to retain these functional elements to said structure in the event of glass breakage.
  • the present invention is characterized in that said security elements are essentially horizontal, a section of said security elements, comprising said free end, extending without contact in said housing of the profile and by the fact that said connecting means comprise a support element disposed near the profile, advantageously opposite one of the ends of the profile, and without contact with said profile, said corresponding horizontal safety element being fixed to said support element, preferably by welding through a secured end opposite to said free end.
  • the longitudinal security elements of the security device form a support on which the profile can bear. In this way, it avoids the fall into the passenger compartment of all the functional elements, that is to say the profile and the parts it contains as well as the connecting member which is attached to it. In cases where it is not broken, the flap is also retained by the connecting member to which it is fixed.
  • the present invention is characterized in that said connecting means comprise a retaining element provided with said housing for each security element of the associated security sub-assembly, arranged near the profile, advantageously opposite from one of the ends of the profile, and without contact with said profile, and in that said security elements are essentially horizontal, a section of each security element, comprising said free end, extending without contact in said housing of said retaining element associated with said security element.
  • Each security element is preferably mounted by a secured end opposite to said free end, in a bore advantageously tapped, made in a part integral with the profile.
  • said secured end of the security element is threaded in order to cooperate by screwing with said threaded bore.
  • each security sub-assembly comprises two longitudinal security elements and, preferably, it is provided that said connecting member is mounted on the lower peripheral edge of said flap which is made tilting due to the fact that said connecting member cooperates with said profile by a hinge, and that said connecting means comprise at least one upright extending vertically towards the top along said opening, at least up to said structure on which said upright is fixed.
  • the present invention is characterized in that said security elements form a non-zero angle, advantageously equal to 90 °, with the substantially horizontal main direction of said profile and in that said free end of each element security is provided with an enlarged head having dimensions greater than the opening of the housing to prevent the exit of said free end out of said housing when the panel breaks.
  • said profile in the case of a tilting flap articulated at the level of the profile, has a length substantially equal to the length of the edge of the opening along which it is placed.
  • said glass panel is made integral with the structure carrying said bay by bonding by means of a bead of glue extending along its periphery, the free end of said uprights being embedded in said bead of glue.
  • FIG. 1 is a longitudinal half-view in elevation in the direction I of Figure 8, corresponding to a view from inside the bay window comprising the safety device according to the invention, for example in a coach;
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal half-view in elevation in direction II of Figure 8, corresponding to the view from outside the bay window comprising a first embodiment of the security device according to the invention;
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial schematic perspective of zone III of Figure 1 showing the part of the safety device visible in the half view of Figure 1;
  • - Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view, in the direction IV-
  • FIG. 5 and 6 are views identical to those of Figures 3 and 4 for a second embodiment of the safety device according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a partial section, in longitudinal section, in the direction VII-VII of Figure 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view, in the direction VIII-VIII of Figure 1, of the bay window showing the tilting flap in its closed position;
  • FIG. 9 is a view identical to Figure 8 showing the flap tilting in its open position;
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic elevational view from the inside of the bay window comprising a third embodiment of the safety device and a shutter of the sliding type in the closed position; and,
  • FIG. 11 is a partial view in cross section, in the direction XI-XI of Figure 10 when the flap is in an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position.
  • a bay window 10 is shown mounted on a structure 12 by means of a bead of adhesive 14.
  • the structure 12 carrying the bay window 10 may be a frame or another support or body element belonging to a utility vehicle, such as a bus, a building or any other object that can integrate a bay window.
  • the use of the security device of the present invention is not limited to a picture window produced, as in FIGS. 1, 2, 8 and 9, in a vertical plane, the picture window 10 being able to have a horizontal, vertical main plane. or having any other possible inclination.
  • any fixing means can be used to replace the bead of adhesive 14 making the picture window 10 integral with the structure 12. It is not excluded either that the picture window 10 is connected to the structure 12 by a hinge allowing movement, for example by sliding or pivoting, between the picture window 10 and the structure 12.
  • the bay window 10 essentially consists of a glass panel 16, a tilting flap 18 and a profile 20 whose structure and relative arrangement will be described below in relation to FIGS. 8 and 9.
  • the glass panel 16 has an opening 22, obtained for example by cutting, into which is intended to be inserted the tilting shutter 18.
  • the tilting shutter 18 comprises a glass plate 24 whose contour advantageously has the same shape as that of the opening 22 of the panel 16, the dimensions of the plate 24 being however at least slightly smaller than those of the opening 22 so that the plate 24 can be accommodated in the opening 22 with, preferably, at least a slight gap between these two pieces.
  • the opening 22 and the plate 24 have a rectangular shape.
  • An operating handle 26 is fixed, preferably by gluing, to the plate 24, on the same side as the profile 20 relative to the panel 16, namely inside the vehicle, allowing its grip by the user so to easily cause the opening or closing of the tilting flap 18 as will be explained below.
  • a connecting member 28 also belonging to the tilting flap 18 is also fixed at the level of a connecting tab 30, preferably by gluing, near one of the peripheral edges of the plate 24, this edge being adjacent to the articulation allowing the relative movement between the tilting flap 18 and the panel 16.
  • the profile 20 is a horizontal crosspiece connected to the glass panel 16 at level of the lower edge of the opening 22 so that the tilting flap 18 is tilting about a horizontal pivot axis X and that it is necessary to pull the operating handle 26 downwards to open the tilting flap 18.
  • the pivot axis of the articulation between the panel 16 and the tilting flap 18 may be located in any direction parallel to the plane comprising the panel 16 and, advantageously, to the plate 24 when the tilting flap 18 is in its closed position.
  • the profile 20 has a length at most equal to the length of the opening 22, that is to say substantially at most equal to the length of the lower peripheral edge of the plate 24.
  • the safety device comprises (FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6) symmetrically, next to each lateral edge of the tilting flap 18 and facing the rear face of the panel 16 facing inwards of the vehicle, a safety sub-assembly 100 (or 200) comprising a horizontal safety or fall prevention element 102 (or 202), a plate 104 (or 204) and an upright 106 (or 206).
  • the upright 106 (or 206) consists of a thin bar, preferably metallic, the upper free end of which is embedded in the bead of adhesive 14, thus being sandwiched (FIGS. 4 and 6) between the structure 12 and the panel 16. In this way, the fixing of the safety sub-assembly 100 (or 200) of the safety device to the structure 12.
  • connection means connecting the structure 12 to one of the longitudinal safety elements 102 (or 202) the lower free end of the upright 106 (or 206) carries, in an integral manner, the plate 104 (or 204) which is arranged vertically in the extension of said upright 106 (or 206) to which it is connected, opposite the housing 72 formed by the profile 20.
  • this plate 104 (or 204) is larger than the cross section of the profile 20 so that, provided that it is sufficiently close to the free end of the profile, it at least partially closes the housing 72. This prevents the functioning of the mobile elements located in the profile from being hampered by the entry of any foreign body.
  • the plate 104 (or 204) constitutes anti-finger clip means.
  • this plate 104 forms a support element for said corresponding security element 102, a first end of which, forming a free end 102b, penetrates, without contact, into the housing 72 of the profile 20, the second end of the element 102 being welded at right angles to the plate 104, thus constituting a fixed end 102a.
  • the profile 20 falls on the two safety elements 102 on which it is retained and around which it can only pivot. Thus, the fall of the profile 20 which remains suspended from the structure 12 by the uprights 106 is limited.
  • each support plate 104 carries two longitudinal safety elements 102 (variant embodiment not shown).
  • the numerical references of the different parts of the safety device have been increased by a value of 100 relative to the numerical references of the corresponding parts of the device illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the plate 204, carried by the lower end of the upright 206, is in this case possibly hollow and has, essentially, a through bore 208 with a diameter much larger than that of the cross section of the longitudinal element so that its free end 202b can be housed without contact in said bore 208 for the reasons set out below.
  • 5 to 7 comprises two longitudinal safety elements 202 for the reasons stated above, namely preventing or limiting the pivoting of the flap 18.
  • longitudinal safety element (s) 102 or 202
  • each security element 202 forms a secured end 202a which is connected to said profile 20, preferably directly and inside the profile 20 for reasons of minimum bulk and simplification of assembly.
  • each security element is preferably fixed to said profile; advantageously, this fixing consists of a screwing between this end 202a which is threaded and a threaded bore 210 produced in and parallel to the profile 20, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • the plate 204 is hollow and the free end 202b of each element 202 is provided with a head 202c housed in a corresponding bore 208 ′, these provisions being moreover optional provided that each element 202 is housed without contact in at least one housing 208.
  • each of the two plates 204 which falls on the free end 202b of the two longitudinal safety elements 202 associated, each plate 204 being retained at its two bores 208 and, optionally , at the level of its two bores
  • the profile 20, allowing the articulation of the tilting flap 18 by cooperation with the connecting member 28, is also advantageously secured to the glass panel 16 by gluing and it comprises (FIGS. 8 and 9):
  • a first profile element 32 having a U-shaped cross section and consisting of a base 34 whose outer surface is glued to said panel 16, of a first branch 36, adjacent to said opening 22, at the end free 38 from which is formed the second pivot element 66 and a second branch 42, the zone of the inner face of the base 34 adjacent to said first branch 36 carrying a first abutment element 44 intended to come into contact against a first abutment surface 46 of the connecting member 28, in the open position of the tilting flap 18, and
  • a second profile element 48 in the form of an angle including a first wing 50 and a second wing 52, said second profile element 48 being fixed to said second branch 42 of the first profile element 32 by its first wing 50, the internal face of which has a first longitudinal groove 54.
  • the connecting member 28 comprises an articulation part 56 and an arm 58 connecting the connecting lug 30 to the articulation part 56.
  • the articulation part 56 has a second longitudinal groove 60 placed opposite the first longitudinal groove 54, said first and second longitudinal grooves 54 and 60 being each intended to retain one of the branches of a pin spring 62.
  • first profile element 32 and the second profile element 48 are fixed to each other by means of a series of assembly screws 64.
  • section 20 is formed in one piece of U-shaped cross section, the base of the U then corresponding to the second branch 42 and to the first wing 50 so that the arm 58 can pass into the opening of the U.
  • the articulation between the tilting flap 18 and the profile 20 is produced by cooperation between a longitudinal cylindrical node 66 of axis X, constituting said second pivot element and placed at the first free end 38 of the first branch 36 of the first element of section 32, and a longitudinal articulation groove 40 constituting said first pivot element, of cross section complementary to that of node 66.
  • the longitudinal articulation groove 40 is shaped outside the articulation part 56 of the connecting member 28, adjacent to the arm 58.
  • the tilting flap In the closed position of the tilting flap 18 shown in FIG. 8, the tilting flap is retained coplanar with the panel 16, by pressing between a second stop element 68 placed on the inner face of the free end of the second wing 52 of the second profile element 48 and a second abutment surface 70 disposed at the level of the articulation part 56 of the connecting member 28, on the side of the articulation part 56 opposite the first surface of stop 46, also disposed on the articulation part 56, relative to the second longitudinal groove 60.
  • the connecting member 28 pivots, the part of articulation 56 is in a position in which the first abutment surface 46 of the articulation part 56 bears against the first abutment element 44.
  • the articulation between the connecting member 28, integral with the tilting flap 18, and the profile 20, integral with the panel 16, can of course be produced by any other means forming a pivot hinge.
  • the cylindrical knot and the articulation groove can be put one in place of the other.
  • the first abutment surface 46 and the second abutment surface 70 are placed on either side of the second longitudinal groove 60 and form between them an angle equal to the angle ⁇ between the plate 24 and the panel 16 , in the open position of the tilting flap 18 illustrated in FIG. 9.
  • the opening and closing positions of the tilting flap 18 each correspond to an equilibrium position of the pin springs 62 all placed on the same side of the plane formed by the pivot axis X, corresponding to the axis of the longitudinal cylindrical knot 66 or of the longitudinal articulation groove 40, and by the axis of the first longitudinal groove 54 situated on the internal face of the profile 20.
  • the second wing 52 of the second profile element 48 in order to prevent a user from being able to injure himself by inserting the end of his fingers inside the profile 20, provision is made for the second wing 52 of the second profile element 48 to extend under the form of a third wing 74 turned towards the first profile element 32 so that the profile 20 has a cross section open over a width limited to the passage of the arm 58 of the connecting member 28. It is thus understood that the shape the most closed possible of the section of the profile 20 makes it possible to form anti-finger clip means.
  • the peripheral edge of the plate 24 carries a fixed and rigid seal 76 surrounding said plate 24.
  • this seal 76 fills the space between the plate 24 and the panel 16 in the position of closing ( Figure 8) of the tilting flap 18.
  • a flexible lip 78 is embedded in said seal 76, at least along the rectilinear zone of the peripheral edge of the plate 24 parallel to said pivot axis X, on the side of the plate 24 opposite the connecting lug 30 (or the profile 20) and on the same side of the plate 24 as the profile.
  • the flexible lip 78 is disposed along the major part of the periphery of the plate 24, at least on three sides of the plate 24, and at least one zone is provided, preferably on the lower edge of the plate 24, not carrying the lip 78, or on which the lip 78 is cut, in order to allow the possible evacuation of the condensation water and of that which could penetrate inside the structure 12 carrying the bay window 10.
  • the profile 20 is placed on the same side as the operating handle 26 relative to the panel 16, in particular inside the structure 12.
  • the bay window constitutes an extension of the body of a vehicle, such as a coach
  • the bay window offers from the outside of the vehicle, the unique vision of a large panel (forming a single pane when the plate 24 is also made of glass) comprising a cutout and having a completely flat external surface, without any projecting element: the flap 18 and the panel 16 are flush in the closed position of the flap.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 relate to a bay window lia sliding shutter 318 which passes from its closed position, closing the opening 22 flush with the panel 16, to its open position by a first and a second set of sliding 330 mounted respectively on the upper edge and on the lower edge of the glass plate 24 of the flap 318.
  • Each sliding assembly 330 comprises at least one connecting member 328 and, preferably as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, a member of connection 328 at each end of the corresponding horizontal edge of the plate 24, in the form of a slide.
  • Each sliding assembly 330 also includes a fixing lug 332 and a connecting piece 334 connecting the connecting member 328 to the fixing lug 332.
  • Each sliding assembly is advantageously mounted on the plate 24 by gluing at the level of the fixing lug 332.
  • the sliding connection between the flap 318 and the panel 16 is possible thanks to two parallel profiles 320 mounted, advantageously by gluing, on the panel 16, near the horizontal edges of the opening 22.
  • These sections 320 are provided with a longitudinal slide 372 each forming a housing and a sliding path for the connecting members (slides) 328 of a sliding assembly 330.
  • This bay window 11 comprises a safety device, according to a third embodiment, composed of two safety sub-assemblies 300 each mounted at one end of the upper profile 320 visible in FIG. 11.
  • the numerical references of the identical elements already represented on Figures 5 to 7 and found in Figures 10 and 11 are increased by a value of 100.
  • each safety sub-assembly 300 comprises connecting means, namely an upright 306 and a retaining element, and a longitudinal safety element 302 placed here in the vertical direction.
  • the lower part of the upright 306, advantageously vertical, is extended by a horizontal plate 304, forming the retaining element and positioned without contact and close to the profile 320, advantageously at least partially above the profile 320.
  • a secured end 302a of the longitudinal safety element 302 is screwed into a threaded bore 310 produced in the profile in a direction perpendicular to the main horizontal direction of said profile 320; while the other end of the security element 302 forms a free end 302b arranged, without contact, inside a vertical smooth bore 308 produced in the plate 304 in vertical alignment with the threaded bore 310.
  • each longitudinal element 302 has, at its free end, an enlarged head 302c of dimension greater than that of the bore 308. It is understood that this third embodiment of the safety device can be mounted on the lower profile 320.
  • this third embodiment of the safety device can be modified so that the vertical longitudinal element 302 is fixed to the plate 304, on the one hand, and disposed inside a housing provided in the profile 320 , on the other hand.
  • a safety device according to this third embodiment can be mounted on a tilting shutter and the safety device according to the first and second embodiments can be mounted on a sliding shutter without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Abstract

The invention concerns a safety device for a window unit (10) with a mobile shutter (18) comprising a glass panel (16) connected over at least a portion of its periphery to a structure (12) bearing said window unit, said panel including an aperture (22) for said mobile shutter, said shutter (18) being made mobile by at least one of its peripheral edges by a linking member (28) co-operating with a section (20) integral with the panel (16) and forming a housing for at least part of the linking member. The invention is characterised in that the safety device comprises, at each end of the section (20) a safety subassembly (100) comprising at least a longitudinal safety element and linking means extending between said safety element and said structure (12) such that, when said panel (16) is broken, said section (20), and optionally, said shutter (18) are retained on said structure (12) by said safety elements and said linking means. The invention is applicable to window units with tilting or sliding of vehicles.

Description

DISPOSITIF DE SECURITE POUR BAIE VITREE A VOLET MOBILE.SECURITY DEVICE FOR WINDOW GLASS WITH MOBILE SHUTTER.
L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de sécurité pour baie vitrée à volet mobile, notamment pour véhicules, du type comportant un panneau de verre raccordé sur au moins une portion de sa périphérie à une structure portant ladite baie, notamment une carrosserie, ledit panneau comportant une ouverture pour ledit volet mobile, ledit volet étant rendu mobile par l'un au moins de ses bords périphériques grâce à au moins un organe de liaison coopérant avec un profilé, solidaire du panneau et formant logement pour au moins une partie de l'organe de liaison, de façon que ledit volet se déplace entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture.The invention relates to a safety device for bay window with movable shutter, in particular for vehicles, of the type comprising a glass panel connected on at least a portion of its periphery to a structure carrying said bay, in particular a bodywork, said panel. comprising an opening for said movable flap, said flap being made mobile by at least one of its peripheral edges thanks to at least one connecting member cooperating with a profile, integral with the panel and forming housing for at least part of the connecting member, so that said flap moves between a closed position and an open position.
Les baies vitrées pour véhicules tels qu'un autocar doivent répondre à des normes strictes en matière de sécurité, notamment du fait que la majeure partie de la surface des parois latérales est réalisée en verre. Ainsi , il est important de prévenir la chute des éléments métalliques, tels que les charnières, en cas de bris de glace, tout en privilégiant l'aspect esthétique de la baie depuis l'extérieur du véhicule et en minimisant le nombre de pièces disposées entre le panneau de verre et le volet basculant, notamment les éléments de cadre.The bay windows for vehicles such as a coach must meet strict safety standards, in particular because the major part of the surface of the side walls is made of glass. Thus, it is important to prevent the fall of metallic elements, such as the hinges, in the event of glass breakage, while favoring the aesthetic appearance of the bay from the outside of the vehicle and minimizing the number of parts arranged between the glass panel and the tilting shutter, in particular the frame elements.
L'invention vise à fournir un dispositif de sécurité pour baie vitrée à volet mobile ne comportant pas les inconvénients de l'art antérieur, c'est-à- dire un dispositif de sécurité comportant un nombre limité d'éléments, fonctionnant de façon fiable au cours du temps sans entraver le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture du volet et présentant un aspect esthétique satisfaisant, que ce soit depuis l'intérieur ou depuis l'extérieur de la baie vitrée.The invention aims to provide a security device for bay window with movable shutter which does not have the drawbacks of the prior art, that is to say a security device comprising a limited number of elements, operating reliably. over time without hampering the opening and closing movement of the shutter and having a satisfactory aesthetic appearance, either from the inside or from the outside of the bay window.
Selon la présente invention, le dispositif de sécurité se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend, à chaque extrémité du profilé, un sous-ensemble de sécurité comportant au moins un élément de sécurité longitudinal et des moyens de liaison s 'étendant entre ledit élément de sécurité et ladite structure, ledit élément de sécurité présentant une extrémité libre disposée, sans contact, à l'intérieur d'un logement ménagé dans ledit profilé ou dans lesdits moyens de liaison de sorte que, lorsque ledit panneau se brise, ledit profilé et, éventuellement, ledit volet sont retenus à ladite structure par lesdits éléments de sécurité et lesdits moyens de liaison. On comprend que l'originalité de la présente invention consiste principalement dans le fait que le dispositif de sécurité est totalement séparé des éléments fonctionnels assurant la mobilité entre ledit volet et ledit panneau de verre. De cette manière, les chocs et déformations subis par ces éléments fonctionnels, le panneau de verre ou le volet n'affectent pas la fiabilité du système de sécurité destiné à retenir ces éléments fonctionnels à ladite structure en cas de bris de glace.According to the present invention, the security device is characterized in that it comprises, at each end of the profile, a security sub-assembly comprising at least one longitudinal security element and connecting means extending between said element security and said structure, said security element having a free end arranged, without contact, inside a housing formed in said profile or in said connecting means so that, when said panel breaks, said profile and, optionally, said flap is retained at said structure by said security elements and said connecting means. It is understood that the originality of the present invention consists mainly in the fact that the security device is completely separate from the functional elements ensuring mobility between said shutter and said glass panel. In this way, the shocks and deformations undergone by these functional elements, the glass panel or the shutter do not affect the reliability of the security system intended to retain these functional elements to said structure in the event of glass breakage.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, la présente invention est caractérisé par le fait que lesdits éléments de sécurité sont essentiellement horizontaux, un tronçon desdits éléments de sécurité, comprenant ladite extrémité libre, s' étendant sans contact dans ledit logement du profilé et par le fait que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent un élément de support disposé à proximité du profilé, avantageusement en regard de l'une des extrémités du profilé, et sans contact avec ledit profilé, ledit élément de sécurité horizontal correspondant étant fixé audit élément de support, de préférence par soudage par une extrémité assujettie opposée à ladite extrémité libre.According to a first embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that said security elements are essentially horizontal, a section of said security elements, comprising said free end, extending without contact in said housing of the profile and by the fact that said connecting means comprise a support element disposed near the profile, advantageously opposite one of the ends of the profile, and without contact with said profile, said corresponding horizontal safety element being fixed to said support element, preferably by welding through a secured end opposite to said free end.
Ainsi, on comprend que les éléments de sécurité longitudinaux du dispositif de sécurité forment un support sur lequel le profilé peut prendre appui. De cette manière, on évite la chute dans l'habitacle de tous les éléments fonctionnels, c'est-à-dire le profilé et les pièces qu'il contient ainsi que l'organe de liaison qui lui est rattaché. Dans les cas où il n'est pas brisé, le volet est également retenu par l'organe de liaison auquel il est fixé.Thus, it is understood that the longitudinal security elements of the security device form a support on which the profile can bear. In this way, it avoids the fall into the passenger compartment of all the functional elements, that is to say the profile and the parts it contains as well as the connecting member which is attached to it. In cases where it is not broken, the flap is also retained by the connecting member to which it is fixed.
Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, la présente invention est caractérisée par le fait que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent un élément de retenue muni dudit logement pour chaque élément de sécurité du sous-ensemble de sécurité associé, disposé à proximité du profilé, avantageusement en regard de l'une des extrémités du profilé, et sans contact avec ledit profilé, et en ce que lesdits éléments de sécurité sont essentiellement horizontaux, un tronçon de chaque élément de sécurité, comprenant ladite extrémité libre, s' étendant sans contact dans ledit logement dudit élément de retenue associé audit élément de sécurité.According to a second embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that said connecting means comprise a retaining element provided with said housing for each security element of the associated security sub-assembly, arranged near the profile, advantageously opposite from one of the ends of the profile, and without contact with said profile, and in that said security elements are essentially horizontal, a section of each security element, comprising said free end, extending without contact in said housing of said retaining element associated with said security element.
Chaque élément de sécurité est, de préférence, monté par une extrémité assujettie opposée à ladite extrémité libre, dans un alésage avantageusement taraudé, réalisé dans une pièce solidaire du profilé. De préférence, ladite extrémité assujettie de l'élément de sécurité est filetée afin de coopérer par vissage avec ledit alésage taraudé.Each security element is preferably mounted by a secured end opposite to said free end, in a bore advantageously tapped, made in a part integral with the profile. Preferably, said secured end of the security element is threaded in order to cooperate by screwing with said threaded bore.
Dans ce cas, ce sont les éléments de retenue qui empêchent la chute du profilé du fait que chaque élément de sécurité longitudinal est retenu dans le logement correspondant d'un des éléments de retenue. Dans le cas d'un volet basculant articulé au niveau du profilé, pour éviter le pivotement du volet autour des éléments de sécurité, il est avantageusement prévu que chaque sous-ensemble de sécurité comprenne deux éléments de sécurité longitudinaux et, de préférence, il est prévu que ledit organe de liaison est monté sur le bord périphérique inférieur dudit volet qui est rendu basculant du fait que ledit organe de liaison coopère avec ledit profilé par une articulation, et que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent au moins un montant s' étendant verticalement vers le haut le long de ladite ouverture, au moins jusqu'à ladite structure sur laquelle ledit montant est fixé.In this case, it is the retaining elements which prevent the profile from falling, since each longitudinal safety element is retained in the corresponding housing of one of the retaining elements. In the case of a tilting flap articulated at the level of the profile, to avoid pivoting of the flap around the security elements, it is advantageously provided that each security sub-assembly comprises two longitudinal security elements and, preferably, it is provided that said connecting member is mounted on the lower peripheral edge of said flap which is made tilting due to the fact that said connecting member cooperates with said profile by a hinge, and that said connecting means comprise at least one upright extending vertically towards the top along said opening, at least up to said structure on which said upright is fixed.
Selon un troisième mode de réalisation, la présente invention est caractérisée par le fait que lesdits éléments de sécurité forment un angle non nul, avantageusement égal à 90°, avec la direction principale sensiblement horizontale dudit profilé et en ce que ladite extrémité libre de chaque élément de sécurité est munie d'une tête élargie présentant des dimensions supérieures à l'ouverture du logement afin d'empêcher la sortie de ladite extrémité libre hors dudit logement lorsque le panneau se brise.According to a third embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that said security elements form a non-zero angle, advantageously equal to 90 °, with the substantially horizontal main direction of said profile and in that said free end of each element security is provided with an enlarged head having dimensions greater than the opening of the housing to prevent the exit of said free end out of said housing when the panel breaks.
Selon une autre caractéristique particulièrement avantageuse de la présente invention, dans le cas d'un volet basculant articulé au niveau du profilé, ledit profilé présente une longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur du bord de l'ouverture le long duquel il est placé. En procédant ainsi, on réduit le poids de la baie vitrée ainsi que les zones de verre qu'il est nécessaire de rendre opaques pour cacher la charnière.According to another particularly advantageous characteristic of the present invention, in the case of a tilting flap articulated at the level of the profile, said profile has a length substantially equal to the length of the edge of the opening along which it is placed. By doing so, we reduce the weight of the bay window and the areas of glass that it is necessary to make opaque to hide the hinge.
Selon une caractéristique particulièrement avantageuse de la présente invention, ledit panneau de verre est rendu solidaire de la structure portant ladite baie par collage au moyen d'un cordon de colle s' étendant le long de sa périphérie, l'extrémité libre desdits montants étant noyée dans ledit cordon de colle. De cette manière, on réalise un montage simplifié, sans aucune pièce rapportée, entre la structure et le panneau de verre, ce montage assurant en même temps le rattachement du dispositif de sécurité à la structure.According to a particularly advantageous characteristic of the present invention, said glass panel is made integral with the structure carrying said bay by bonding by means of a bead of glue extending along its periphery, the free end of said uprights being embedded in said bead of glue. In this way, a simplified assembly is carried out, without any added parts, between the structure and the glass panel, this assembly ensuring at the same time the attachment of the safety device to the structure.
L'invention sera mieux comprise, et des caractéristiques secondaires et leurs avantages apparaîtront au cours de la description d'un mode de réalisation donnée ci-dessous à titre d'exemple.The invention will be better understood, and secondary characteristics and their advantages will become apparent during the description of an embodiment given below by way of example.
Il est entendu que la description et les dessins ne sont donnés qu'à titre indicatif et non limitatif.It is understood that the description and the drawings are given for information only and are not limiting.
Il sera fait référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :Reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- la figure 1 est une demi-vue longitudinale en élévation selon la direction I de la figure 8, correspondant à une vue depuis l'intérieur de la baie vitrée comportant le dispositif de sécurité selon l'invention, par exemple dans un autocar ;- Figure 1 is a longitudinal half-view in elevation in the direction I of Figure 8, corresponding to a view from inside the bay window comprising the safety device according to the invention, for example in a coach;
- la figure 2 est une demi-vue longitudinale en élévation selon la direction II de la figure 8, correspondant à la vue depuis l'extérieur de la baie vitrée comportant un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de sécurité selon l'invention ;- Figure 2 is a longitudinal half-view in elevation in direction II of Figure 8, corresponding to the view from outside the bay window comprising a first embodiment of the security device according to the invention;
- la figure 3 est une perspective schématique partielle agrandie de la zone III de la figure 1 représentant la partie du dispositif de sécurité visible sur la demi- vue de la figure 1 ; - la figure 4 est une vue en section transversale, selon la direction IV-- Figure 3 is an enlarged partial schematic perspective of zone III of Figure 1 showing the part of the safety device visible in the half view of Figure 1; - Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view, in the direction IV-
IV de la figure 1, de la partie du dispositif de sécurité visible sur la demi- vue de la figure 1 ;IV of Figure 1, of the part of the safety device visible in the half view of Figure 1;
- les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues identiques à celles des figures 3 et 4 pour un deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif de sécurité selon l'invention ;- Figures 5 and 6 are views identical to those of Figures 3 and 4 for a second embodiment of the safety device according to the invention;
- la figure 7 est une coupe partielle, en section longitudinale, selon la direction VII- VII de la figure 6 ;- Figure 7 is a partial section, in longitudinal section, in the direction VII-VII of Figure 6;
- la figure 8 est une vue en section transversale, selon la direction VIII- VIII de la figure 1, de la baie vitrée montrant le volet basculant dans sa position de fermeture ;- Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view, in the direction VIII-VIII of Figure 1, of the bay window showing the tilting flap in its closed position;
- la figure 9 est une vue identique à la figure 8 montrant le volet basculant dans sa position d'ouverture ; - la figure 10 est une vue schématique en élévation depuis l'intérieur de la baie vitrée comportant un troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif de sécurité et un volet du type coulissant en position fermée ; et,- Figure 9 is a view identical to Figure 8 showing the flap tilting in its open position; - Figure 10 is a schematic elevational view from the inside of the bay window comprising a third embodiment of the safety device and a shutter of the sliding type in the closed position; and,
- la figure 11 est une vue partielle en section transversale, selon la direction XI-XI de la figure 10 lorsque le volet est dans une position intermédiaire entre la position fermée et la position ouverte.- Figure 11 is a partial view in cross section, in the direction XI-XI of Figure 10 when the flap is in an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position.
Si l'on se reporte aux figures 1, 4 et 8, une baie vitrée 10 est représentée montée sur une structure 12 par l'intermédiaire d'un cordon de colle 14. La structure 12 portant la baie vitrée 10 peut être un encadrement ou un autre élément de support ou de carrosserie appartenant à un véhicule utilitaire, tel qu'un autobus, à un bâtiment ou à tout autre objet pouvant intégrer une baie vitrée.If one refers to Figures 1, 4 and 8, a bay window 10 is shown mounted on a structure 12 by means of a bead of adhesive 14. The structure 12 carrying the bay window 10 may be a frame or another support or body element belonging to a utility vehicle, such as a bus, a building or any other object that can integrate a bay window.
L'utilisation du dispositif de sécurité de la présente invention ne se limite pas à une baie vitrée réalisée, comme sur les figures 1, 2, 8 et 9, dans un plan vertical, la baie vitrée 10 pouvant présenter un plan principal horizontal, vertical ou ayant tout autre inclinaison possible.The use of the security device of the present invention is not limited to a picture window produced, as in FIGS. 1, 2, 8 and 9, in a vertical plane, the picture window 10 being able to have a horizontal, vertical main plane. or having any other possible inclination.
Par ailleurs, tout moyen de fixation peut être utilisé pour remplacer le cordon de colle 14 rendant la baie vitrée 10 solidaire de la structure 12. Il n'est pas exclu non plus que la baie vitrée 10 soit reliée à la structure 12 par une articulation permettant un déplacement, par exemple par coulissement ou par pivotement, entre la baie vitrée 10 et la structure 12.Furthermore, any fixing means can be used to replace the bead of adhesive 14 making the picture window 10 integral with the structure 12. It is not excluded either that the picture window 10 is connected to the structure 12 by a hinge allowing movement, for example by sliding or pivoting, between the picture window 10 and the structure 12.
La baie vitrée 10 se compose essentiellement d'un panneau de verre 16, d'un volet basculant 18 et d'un profilé 20 dont la structure et l'agencement relatif vont être décrits ci-après en relation avec les figures 8 et 9.The bay window 10 essentially consists of a glass panel 16, a tilting flap 18 and a profile 20 whose structure and relative arrangement will be described below in relation to FIGS. 8 and 9.
Le panneau de verre 16 présente une ouverture 22, obtenue par exemple par découpe, dans laquelle est destiné à venir s'insérer le volet basculant 18. Le volet basculant 18 comprend une plaque 24 en verre dont le contour présente avantageusement la même forme que celle de l'ouverture 22 du panneau 16, les dimensions de la plaque 24 étant toutefois au moins légèrement plus réduites que celles de l'ouverture 22 afin que la plaque 24 puisse venir se loger dans l'ouverture 22 avec, de préférence, au moins un léger écart entre ces deux pièces. De façon préférentielle, l'ouverture 22 et la plaque 24 présentent une forme rectangulaire. Une poignée de manoeuvre 26 est fixée, de préférence par collage, sur la plaque 24, du même côté que le profilé 20 par rapport au panneau 16, à savoir à l'intérieur du véhicule, en permettant sa préhension par l'utilisateur de façon à entraîner facilement l'ouverture ou la fermeture du volet basculant 18 comme il sera expliqué ci-après.The glass panel 16 has an opening 22, obtained for example by cutting, into which is intended to be inserted the tilting shutter 18. The tilting shutter 18 comprises a glass plate 24 whose contour advantageously has the same shape as that of the opening 22 of the panel 16, the dimensions of the plate 24 being however at least slightly smaller than those of the opening 22 so that the plate 24 can be accommodated in the opening 22 with, preferably, at least a slight gap between these two pieces. Preferably, the opening 22 and the plate 24 have a rectangular shape. An operating handle 26 is fixed, preferably by gluing, to the plate 24, on the same side as the profile 20 relative to the panel 16, namely inside the vehicle, allowing its grip by the user so to easily cause the opening or closing of the tilting flap 18 as will be explained below.
Un organe de liaison 28 (figures 8 et 9) appartenant également au volet basculant 18 est en outre fixé au niveau d'une patte de liaison 30, de préférence par collage, à proximité de l'un des bords périphériques de la plaque 24, ce bord étant adjacent à l'articulation permettant le mouvement relatif entre le volet basculant 18 et le panneau 16. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures annexées 1 à 9, le profilé 20 est une traverse horizontale reliée au panneau de verre 16 au niveau du bord inférieur de l'ouverture 22 de sorte que le volet basculant 18 est basculant autour d'un axe de pivotement X horizontal et qu'il est nécessaire de tirer la poignée de manoeuvre 26 vers le bas pour ouvrir le volet basculant 18.A connecting member 28 (FIGS. 8 and 9) also belonging to the tilting flap 18 is also fixed at the level of a connecting tab 30, preferably by gluing, near one of the peripheral edges of the plate 24, this edge being adjacent to the articulation allowing the relative movement between the tilting flap 18 and the panel 16. In the embodiment shown in the appended figures 1 to 9, the profile 20 is a horizontal crosspiece connected to the glass panel 16 at level of the lower edge of the opening 22 so that the tilting flap 18 is tilting about a horizontal pivot axis X and that it is necessary to pull the operating handle 26 downwards to open the tilting flap 18.
Toutefois, on comprend que l'agencement précité n'est pas limitatif et que l'axe de pivotement de l'articulation entre le panneau 16 et le volet basculant 18 peut se situer dans n'importe quelle direction parallèle au plan comprenant le panneau 16 et, avantageusement, à la plaque 24 lorsque le volet basculant 18 est dans sa position de fermeture.However, it is understood that the above arrangement is not limiting and that the pivot axis of the articulation between the panel 16 and the tilting flap 18 may be located in any direction parallel to the plane comprising the panel 16 and, advantageously, to the plate 24 when the tilting flap 18 is in its closed position.
De manière avantageuse, le profilé 20 présente une longueur au plus égale à la longueur de l'ouverture 22, c'est-à-dire sensiblement au plus égale à la longueur du bord périphérique inférieur de la plaque 24.Advantageously, the profile 20 has a length at most equal to the length of the opening 22, that is to say substantially at most equal to the length of the lower peripheral edge of the plate 24.
Le dispositif de sécurité selon la présente invention comporte (figures 1, 3, 4, 5 et 6) de manière symétrique, à côté de chaque bord latéral du volet basculant 18 et en regard de la face arrière du panneau 16 tournée vers l'intérieur du véhicule, un sous-ensemble de sécurité 100 (ou 200) comportant un élément de sécurité ou anti-chute 102 (ou 202) horizontal, une plaque 104 (ou 204) et un montant 106 (ou 206). Le montant 106 (ou 206) est constitué d'une barre mince, de préférence métallique, dont l'extrémité libre supérieure est noyée dans le cordon de colle 14, en étant ainsi prise en sandwich (figures 4 et 6) entre la structure 12 et le panneau 16. De cette manière, on assure la fixation du sous-ensemble de sécurité 100 (ou 200) du dispositif de sécurité à la structure 12.The safety device according to the present invention comprises (FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6) symmetrically, next to each lateral edge of the tilting flap 18 and facing the rear face of the panel 16 facing inwards of the vehicle, a safety sub-assembly 100 (or 200) comprising a horizontal safety or fall prevention element 102 (or 202), a plate 104 (or 204) and an upright 106 (or 206). The upright 106 (or 206) consists of a thin bar, preferably metallic, the upper free end of which is embedded in the bead of adhesive 14, thus being sandwiched (FIGS. 4 and 6) between the structure 12 and the panel 16. In this way, the fixing of the safety sub-assembly 100 (or 200) of the safety device to the structure 12.
Afin de constituer des moyens de liaison raccordant la structure 12 à un des éléments de sécurité longitudinaux 102 (ou 202), l'extrémité libre inférieure du montant 106 (ou 206) porte, de manière solidaire, la plaque 104 (ou 204) qui est disposée de manière verticale dans le prolongement dudit montant 106 (ou 206) auquel elle est reliée, en regard horizontal du logement 72 formé par le profilé 20.In order to constitute connection means connecting the structure 12 to one of the longitudinal safety elements 102 (or 202), the lower free end of the upright 106 (or 206) carries, in an integral manner, the plate 104 (or 204) which is arranged vertically in the extension of said upright 106 (or 206) to which it is connected, opposite the housing 72 formed by the profile 20.
De préférence, cette plaque 104 (ou 204) est plus grande que la section transversale du profilé 20 de sorte, qu'à condition d'être suffisamment proche de l'extrémité libre du profilé, elle referme au moins partiellement le logement 72. Ceci évite que le fonctionnement des éléments mobiles situés dans le profilé ne soit entravé par l'entrée de tout corps étranger. En outre, la plaque 104 (ou 204) constitue des moyens anti pince- doigts.Preferably, this plate 104 (or 204) is larger than the cross section of the profile 20 so that, provided that it is sufficiently close to the free end of the profile, it at least partially closes the housing 72. This prevents the functioning of the mobile elements located in the profile from being hampered by the entry of any foreign body. In addition, the plate 104 (or 204) constitutes anti-finger clip means.
Selon le premier mode de réalisation illustré sur les figues 3 et 4, cette plaque 104 forme un élément de support pour ledit élément de sécurité 102 correspondant dont une première extrémité, formant une extrémité libre 102b, pénètre, sans contact, dans le logement 72 du profilé 20, la deuxième extrémité de l'élément 102 étant soudée à angle droit sur la plaque 104 en constituant ainsi une extrémité assujettie 102a.According to the first embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, this plate 104 forms a support element for said corresponding security element 102, a first end of which, forming a free end 102b, penetrates, without contact, into the housing 72 of the profile 20, the second end of the element 102 being welded at right angles to the plate 104, thus constituting a fixed end 102a.
En cas de bris de glace au niveau du panneau 16, le profilé 20 tombe sur les deux éléments de sécurité 102 sur lesquels il est retenu et autour desquels il ne peut que pivoter. Ainsi, on limite la chute du profilé 20 qui reste suspendu à la structure 12 par les montants 106.In the event of glass breakage at the level of the panel 16, the profile 20 falls on the two safety elements 102 on which it is retained and around which it can only pivot. Thus, the fall of the profile 20 which remains suspended from the structure 12 by the uprights 106 is limited.
Pour des raisons évidentes de sécurité, afin d'empêcher, ou tout au moins limiter, le pivotement du profilé 20 surtout dans le cas où la plaqueFor obvious safety reasons, in order to prevent, or at least limit, the pivoting of the profile 20 especially in the case where the plate
24 du volet 18 ne s'est pas brisée, chaque plaque de support 104 porte deux éléments de sécurité longitudinaux 102 (variante de réalisation non illustrée).24 of the flap 18 has not broken, each support plate 104 carries two longitudinal safety elements 102 (variant embodiment not shown).
Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 5 à 7, les références numériques des différentes pitiés du dispositif de sécurité ont été augmentées d'une valeur 100 par rapport aux références numériques des parties correspondantes du dispositif illustré sur les figures 3 et 4. La plaque 204, portée par l'extrémité inférieure du montant 206, est dans ce cas éventuellement creuse et présente, de manière essentielle, un alésage débouchant 208 d'un diamètre bien plus grand que celui de la section transversale de l'élément longitudinal afin que son extrémité libre 202b puisse être logée sans contact dans ledit alésage 208 pour les raisons énoncées ci-après.According to the second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7, the numerical references of the different parts of the safety device have been increased by a value of 100 relative to the numerical references of the corresponding parts of the device illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4. The plate 204, carried by the lower end of the upright 206, is in this case possibly hollow and has, essentially, a through bore 208 with a diameter much larger than that of the cross section of the longitudinal element so that its free end 202b can be housed without contact in said bore 208 for the reasons set out below.
La variante du deuxième mode de réalisation illustrée sur les figuresThe variant of the second embodiment illustrated in the figures
5 à 7 comporte deux éléments de sécurité longitudinaux 202 pour les raisons énoncées précédemment, à savoir empêcher ou limiter le pivotement du volet 18. Toutefois, comme dans le cas du premier mode de réalisation, on peut envisager l'utilisation d'un seul (ou de plus de deux) élément(s) de sécurité longitudinal(aux) 102 (ou 202) dans chaque sous-ensemble 100 (ou5 to 7 comprises two longitudinal safety elements 202 for the reasons stated above, namely preventing or limiting the pivoting of the flap 18. However, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to envisage the use of only one ( or more than two) longitudinal safety element (s) 102 (or 202) in each sub-assembly 100 (or
200) de sécurité du dispositif de sécurité selon la présente invention.200) of the security device according to the present invention.
La deuxième extrémité de chaque élément de sécurité 202 forme une extrémité assujettie 202a qui est reliée audit profilé 20, de préférence directement et à l'intérieur du profilé 20 pour des raisons d'encombrement minimum et de simplification de montage.The second end of each security element 202 forms a secured end 202a which is connected to said profile 20, preferably directly and inside the profile 20 for reasons of minimum bulk and simplification of assembly.
Cette extrémité assujettie 202a de chaque élément de sécurité est de préférence fixée audit profilé ; avantageusement cette fixation consiste en un vissage entre cette extrémité 202a qui est filetée et un alésage 210 taraudé réalisé dans et parallèlement au profilé 20, comme illustré sur la figure 7.This subject end 202a of each security element is preferably fixed to said profile; advantageously, this fixing consists of a screwing between this end 202a which is threaded and a threaded bore 210 produced in and parallel to the profile 20, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
Dans le cas de la variante illustrée, la plaque 204 est creuse et l'extrémité libre 202b de chaque élément 202 est munie d'une tête 202c logée dans un alésage 208' correspondant, ces dispositions étant par ailleurs facultatives pourvu que chaque élément 202 soit logé sans contact dans au moins un logement 208.In the case of the illustrated variant, the plate 204 is hollow and the free end 202b of each element 202 is provided with a head 202c housed in a corresponding bore 208 ′, these provisions being moreover optional provided that each element 202 is housed without contact in at least one housing 208.
Ici, en cas de bris du panneau 16, c'est chacune des deux plaques 204 qui tombe sur l'extrémité libre 202b des deux éléments de sécurité longitudinaux 202 associés, chaque plaque 204 étant retenue au niveau de ses deux alésages 208 et, éventuellement, au niveau de ses deux alésagesHere, in the event of breakage of the panel 16, it is each of the two plates 204 which falls on the free end 202b of the two longitudinal safety elements 202 associated, each plate 204 being retained at its two bores 208 and, optionally , at the level of its two bores
208', afin que le profilé 20 soit retenue à la structure 12.208 ', so that the profile 20 is retained in the structure 12.
Le profilé 20, permettant l'articulation du volet basculant 18 par coopération avec l'organe de liaison 28, est également avantageusement rendu solidaire du panneau de verre 16 par collage et il comporte (figures 8 et 9) :The profile 20, allowing the articulation of the tilting flap 18 by cooperation with the connecting member 28, is also advantageously secured to the glass panel 16 by gluing and it comprises (FIGS. 8 and 9):
- un premier élément de profilé 32 ayant une section transversale en forme de U et constitué d'une base 34 dont la surface extérieure est collée sur ledit panneau 16, d'une première branche 36, adjacente à ladite ouverture 22, à l'extrémité libre 38 de laquelle est formée le deuxième élément de pivot 66 et d'une deuxième branche 42, la zone de la face intérieure de la base 34 adjacente à ladite première branche 36 portant un premier élément de butée 44 destiné à venir en contact contre une première surface de butée 46 de l'organe de liaison 28, dans la position d'ouverture du volet basculant 18, et- A first profile element 32 having a U-shaped cross section and consisting of a base 34 whose outer surface is glued to said panel 16, of a first branch 36, adjacent to said opening 22, at the end free 38 from which is formed the second pivot element 66 and a second branch 42, the zone of the inner face of the base 34 adjacent to said first branch 36 carrying a first abutment element 44 intended to come into contact against a first abutment surface 46 of the connecting member 28, in the open position of the tilting flap 18, and
- un deuxième élément de profilé 48 en forme de cornière comprenant une première aile 50 et une deuxième aile 52, ledit deuxième élément de profilé 48 étant fixé à ladite deuxième branche 42 du premier élément de profilé 32 par sa première aile 50 dont la face interne comporte une première rainure longitudinale 54.a second profile element 48 in the form of an angle including a first wing 50 and a second wing 52, said second profile element 48 being fixed to said second branch 42 of the first profile element 32 by its first wing 50, the internal face of which has a first longitudinal groove 54.
Outre la patte de liaison 30, l'organe de liaison 28 comprend une partie d'articulation 56 et un bras 58 reliant la patte de liaison 30 à la partie d'articulation 56. La partie d'articulation 56 présente une deuxième rainure longitudinale 60 placée en regard de la première rainure longitudinale 54, lesdites première et deuxième rainures longitudinales 54 et 60 étant destinées chacune à retenir l'une des branches d'un ressort en épingle 62.In addition to the connecting lug 30, the connecting member 28 comprises an articulation part 56 and an arm 58 connecting the connecting lug 30 to the articulation part 56. The articulation part 56 has a second longitudinal groove 60 placed opposite the first longitudinal groove 54, said first and second longitudinal grooves 54 and 60 being each intended to retain one of the branches of a pin spring 62.
Du fait de la longueur du profilé 20, c'est en fait une multitude de ressorts en épingle 62, constituant une première série de ressorts en épingle, qui sont montés entre lesdites première et deuxième rainures longitudinalesDue to the length of the profile 20, it is in fact a multitude of pin springs 62, constituting a first series of pin springs, which are mounted between said first and second longitudinal grooves
54 et 60 afin d'exercer une pression sur ledit organe de liaison 28 pour amener le volet basculant 18 dans une desdites positions d'ouverture et de fermeture. Conformément aux figures 8 et 9, le premier élément de profilé 32 et le deuxième élément de profilé 48 sont fixés l'un à l'autre au moyen d'une série de vis d'assemblage 64.54 and 60 in order to exert pressure on said connecting member 28 to bring the tilting flap 18 into one of said open and closed positions. In accordance with FIGS. 8 and 9, the first profile element 32 and the second profile element 48 are fixed to each other by means of a series of assembly screws 64.
On conçoit que le profilé 20 soit formé d'une seule pièce de section transversale en forme de U, la base du U correspondant alors à la deuxième branche 42 et à la première aile 50 pour que le bras 58 puisse passer dans l'ouverture du U.It is understood that the section 20 is formed in one piece of U-shaped cross section, the base of the U then corresponding to the second branch 42 and to the first wing 50 so that the arm 58 can pass into the opening of the U.
L'articulation entre le volet basculant 18 et le profilé 20 est réalisée par coopération entre un noeud cylindrique longitudinal 66 d'axe X, constituant ledit deuxième élément de pivot et placé à la première extrémité libre 38 de la première branche 36 du premier élément de profilé 32, et une rainure d'articulation longitudinale 40 constituant ledit premier élément de pivot, de section complémentaire de celle du noeud 66. La rainure d'articulation longitudinale 40 est conformée à l'extérieur de la partie d'articulation 56 de l'organe de liaison 28, de façon adjacente au bras 58.The articulation between the tilting flap 18 and the profile 20 is produced by cooperation between a longitudinal cylindrical node 66 of axis X, constituting said second pivot element and placed at the first free end 38 of the first branch 36 of the first element of section 32, and a longitudinal articulation groove 40 constituting said first pivot element, of cross section complementary to that of node 66. The longitudinal articulation groove 40 is shaped outside the articulation part 56 of the connecting member 28, adjacent to the arm 58.
Dans la position de fermeture du volet basculant 18 représentée à la figure 8, le volet basculant est retenu de façon coplanaire avec le panneau 16, grâce à un appui entre un deuxième élément de butée 68 placé sur la face intérieure de l'extrémité libre de la deuxième aile 52 du deuxième élément de profilé 48 et une deuxième surface de butée 70 disposée au niveau de la partie d'articulation 56 de l'organe de liaison 28, du côté de la partie d'articulation 56 opposée à la première surface de butée 46, également disposée sur la partie d'articulation 56, par rapport à la deuxième rainure longitudinale 60. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 9, en position d'ouverture, l'organe de liaison 28 pivote, la partie d'articulation 56 est dans une position dans laquelle la première surface de butée 46 de la partie d'articulation 56 vient en appui contre le premier élément de butée 44.In the closed position of the tilting flap 18 shown in FIG. 8, the tilting flap is retained coplanar with the panel 16, by pressing between a second stop element 68 placed on the inner face of the free end of the second wing 52 of the second profile element 48 and a second abutment surface 70 disposed at the level of the articulation part 56 of the connecting member 28, on the side of the articulation part 56 opposite the first surface of stop 46, also disposed on the articulation part 56, relative to the second longitudinal groove 60. As can be seen in FIG. 9, in the open position, the connecting member 28 pivots, the part of articulation 56 is in a position in which the first abutment surface 46 of the articulation part 56 bears against the first abutment element 44.
L'articulation entre l'organe de liaison 28, solidaire du volet basculant 18, et le profilé 20, solidaire du panneau 16, peut bien sûr être réalisée par tout autre moyen formant charnière de pivotement. Par exemple, le noeud cylindrique et la rainure d'articulation peuvent être mis l'un à la place de l'autre.The articulation between the connecting member 28, integral with the tilting flap 18, and the profile 20, integral with the panel 16, can of course be produced by any other means forming a pivot hinge. For example, the cylindrical knot and the articulation groove can be put one in place of the other.
De préférence, la première surface de butée 46 et la deuxième surface de butée 70 sont placées de part et d'autre de la deuxième rainure longitudinale 60 et forment entre elles un angle égal à l'angle α entre la plaque 24 et le panneau 16, dans la position d'ouverture du volet basculant 18 illustrée à la figure 9. Ainsi, les positions d'ouverture et de fermeture du volet basculant 18 correspondent chacune à une position d'équilibre des ressorts en épingle 62 tous placés d'un même côté du plan formé par l'axe de pivotement X, correspondant à l'axe du noeud cylindrique longitudinal 66 ou de la rainure d'articulation longitudinale 40, et par l'axe de la première rainure longitudinale 54 située sur la face interne du profilé 20.Preferably, the first abutment surface 46 and the second abutment surface 70 are placed on either side of the second longitudinal groove 60 and form between them an angle equal to the angle α between the plate 24 and the panel 16 , in the open position of the tilting flap 18 illustrated in FIG. 9. Thus, the opening and closing positions of the tilting flap 18 each correspond to an equilibrium position of the pin springs 62 all placed on the same side of the plane formed by the pivot axis X, corresponding to the axis of the longitudinal cylindrical knot 66 or of the longitudinal articulation groove 40, and by the axis of the first longitudinal groove 54 situated on the internal face of the profile 20.
De façon avantageuse, afin d'éviter qu'un utilisateur ne puisse se blesser en introduisant l'extrémité de ses doigts à l'intérieur du profilé 20, il est prévu que la deuxième aile 52 du deuxième élément de profilé 48 se prolonge sous la forme d'une troisième aile 74 tournée en direction du premier élément de profilé 32 de sorte que le profilé 20 possède une section transversale ouverte sur une largeur limitée au passage du bras 58 de l'organe de liaison 28. On comprend ainsi que la forme la plus fermée possible de la section du profilé 20 permet de former des moyens anti pince- doigts.Advantageously, in order to prevent a user from being able to injure himself by inserting the end of his fingers inside the profile 20, provision is made for the second wing 52 of the second profile element 48 to extend under the form of a third wing 74 turned towards the first profile element 32 so that the profile 20 has a cross section open over a width limited to the passage of the arm 58 of the connecting member 28. It is thus understood that the shape the most closed possible of the section of the profile 20 makes it possible to form anti-finger clip means.
Il est prévu que le bord périphérique de la plaque 24 porte un joint d'étanchéité 76 fixe et rigide entourant ladite plaque 24. Ainsi, ce joint d'étanchéité 76 remplit l'espace entre la plaque 24 et le panneau 16 dans la position de fermeture (figure 8) du volet basculant 18. De façon préférentielle, il est prévu en outre qu'une lèvre souple 78 est encastrée dans ledit joint d'étanchéité 76, au moins le long de la zone rectiligne du bord périphérique de la plaque 24 parallèle audit axe de pivotement X, du côté de la plaque 24 opposé à la patte de liaison 30 (ou au profilé 20) et du même côté de la plaque 24 que le profilé. De préférence, la lèvre souple 78 est disposée le long de la majeure partie de la périphérie de la plaque 24, au moins sur trois côtés de la plaque 24, et il est prévu au moins une zone, de préférence sur le bord inférieur de la plaque 24, ne portant pas la lèvre 78, ou sur laquelle la lèvre 78 est découpée, afin de permettre l'évacuation éventuelle des eaux de condensation et de celles qui pourraient pénétrer à l'intérieur de la structure 12 portant la baie vitrée 10.It is intended that the peripheral edge of the plate 24 carries a fixed and rigid seal 76 surrounding said plate 24. Thus, this seal 76 fills the space between the plate 24 and the panel 16 in the position of closing (Figure 8) of the tilting flap 18. Preferably, it is further provided that a flexible lip 78 is embedded in said seal 76, at least along the rectilinear zone of the peripheral edge of the plate 24 parallel to said pivot axis X, on the side of the plate 24 opposite the connecting lug 30 (or the profile 20) and on the same side of the plate 24 as the profile. Preferably, the flexible lip 78 is disposed along the major part of the periphery of the plate 24, at least on three sides of the plate 24, and at least one zone is provided, preferably on the lower edge of the plate 24, not carrying the lip 78, or on which the lip 78 is cut, in order to allow the possible evacuation of the condensation water and of that which could penetrate inside the structure 12 carrying the bay window 10.
Afin que, de l'extérieur de la structure 12 portant la baie vitrée 10, seuls le panneau 16 et la plaque 24 ne soient visibles, il est prévu, de préférence, que le profilé 20 est placé du même côté que la poignée de manoeuvre 26 par rapport au panneau 16, notamment à l'intérieur de la structure 12. Dans ce cas, lorsque la baie vitrée constitue un prolongement de la carrosserie d'un véhicule, tel qu'un autocar, la baie vitrée offre de l'extérieur du véhicule, la vision unique d'un grand panneau (formant une seule vitre lorsque la plaque 24 est également en verre) comportant une découpe et ayant une surface extérieure totalement plane, sans aucun élément saillant : le volet 18 et le panneau 16 sont affleurants dans la position de fermeture du volet.So that, from the outside of the structure 12 carrying the bay window 10, only the panel 16 and the plate 24 are not visible, it is preferably provided that the profile 20 is placed on the same side as the operating handle 26 relative to the panel 16, in particular inside the structure 12. In this case, when the bay window constitutes an extension of the body of a vehicle, such as a coach, the bay window offers from the outside of the vehicle, the unique vision of a large panel (forming a single pane when the plate 24 is also made of glass) comprising a cutout and having a completely flat external surface, without any projecting element: the flap 18 and the panel 16 are flush in the closed position of the flap.
Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 1 et 2, afin de cacher à la vue extérieure les éléments autres que le panneau 16 et la plaque 24, il est prévu qu'au moins les zones du panneau de verre 16 et de la plaque 24 faisant face au profilé 20, à l'organe de liaison 28 ou au dispositif de sécurité 100 sont opaques. Il est également possible de rendre opaque, comme dans le cas des figures 1 et 2, la zone de la plaque 24 faisant face à la poignée de manoeuvre 26. Sur les figures 1 et 2, la partie du panneau 16 placée du côté de la plaque 24 opposé au profilé 20 n'a pas été rendue opaque. Toutefois, lorsque le panneau 16 est collé sur la structure 12, il est préférable qu'au moins la zone du panneau 16 en regard du cordon de colle 14 (figure 2) soit opaque afin de cacher ce cordon de colle, d'une part, et de le protéger d'une dégradation par les rayons lumineux, notamment les U.V., d'autre part. Pour rendre opaques les zones 80 précitées, il est possible d'utiliser un procédé d'impression tel que la sérigraphie sur la surface extérieure du panneau 16 et de la plaque ou vitre 24.As can be seen in Figures 1 and 2, in order to hide from the outside view elements other than the panel 16 and the plate 24, it is provided that at least the areas of the glass panel 16 and the plate 24 facing the profile 20, the connecting member 28 or the safety device 100 are opaque. It is also possible to make opaque, as in the case of FIGS. 1 and 2, the zone of the plate 24 facing the operating handle 26. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the part of the panel 16 placed on the side of the plate 24 opposite profile 20 has not been made opaque. However, when the panel 16 is glued to the structure 12, it is preferable that at least the zone of the panel 16 facing the bead of glue 14 (FIG. 2) is opaque in order to hide this bead of glue, on the one hand , and to protect it from degradation by light rays, in particular UV rays, on the other hand. To make the aforementioned areas 80 opaque, it is possible to use a printing process such as screen printing on the exterior surface of the panel 16 and of the plate or window 24.
Les figures 10 et 11 concernent une baie vitrée l i a volet coulissant 318 qui passe de sa position de fermeture, en bouchant l'ouverture 22 de manière affleurante avec le panneau 16, à sa position d'ouverture grâce à un premier et un deuxième ensembles de coulissement 330 montés respectivement sur le bord supérieur et sur le bord inférieur de la plaque en verre 24 du volet 318. Chaque ensemble de coulissement 330 comprend au moins un organe de liaison 328 et, de préférence comme illustré aux figures 10 et 11, un organe de liaison 328 à chaque extrémité du bord horizontal correspondant de la plaque 24, sous la forme d'un coulisseau. Chaque ensemble de coulissement 330 comprend également une patte de fixation 332 et une pièce de liaison 334 raccordant l'organe de liaison 328 à la patte de fixation 332.Figures 10 and 11 relate to a bay window lia sliding shutter 318 which passes from its closed position, closing the opening 22 flush with the panel 16, to its open position by a first and a second set of sliding 330 mounted respectively on the upper edge and on the lower edge of the glass plate 24 of the flap 318. Each sliding assembly 330 comprises at least one connecting member 328 and, preferably as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, a member of connection 328 at each end of the corresponding horizontal edge of the plate 24, in the form of a slide. Each sliding assembly 330 also includes a fixing lug 332 and a connecting piece 334 connecting the connecting member 328 to the fixing lug 332.
Chaque ensemble de coulissement est avantageusement monté sur la plaque 24 par collage au niveau de la patte de fixation 332. La liaison coulissante entre le volet 318 et le panneau 16 est possible grâce à deux profilés 320 parallèles montés, avantageusement par collage, sur le panneau 16, à proximité des bords horizontaux de l'ouverture 22. Ces profilés 320 sont munis d'une glissière longitudinale 372 formant chacune logement et chemin de glissement pour les organes de liaison (coulisseaux) 328 d'un ensemble de coulissement 330.Each sliding assembly is advantageously mounted on the plate 24 by gluing at the level of the fixing lug 332. The sliding connection between the flap 318 and the panel 16 is possible thanks to two parallel profiles 320 mounted, advantageously by gluing, on the panel 16, near the horizontal edges of the opening 22. These sections 320 are provided with a longitudinal slide 372 each forming a housing and a sliding path for the connecting members (slides) 328 of a sliding assembly 330.
Cette baie vitrée 11 comporte un dispositif de sécurité, selon un troisième mode de réalisation, composé de deux sous-ensembles de sécurité 300 montés chacun à une extrémité du profilé supérieur 320 visible sur la figure 11. Les références numériques des éléments identiques déjà représentés sur les figures 5 à 7 et que l'on retrouve sur les figures 10 et 11 sont augmentées d'une valeur 100.This bay window 11 comprises a safety device, according to a third embodiment, composed of two safety sub-assemblies 300 each mounted at one end of the upper profile 320 visible in FIG. 11. The numerical references of the identical elements already represented on Figures 5 to 7 and found in Figures 10 and 11 are increased by a value of 100.
Ainsi, chaque sous-ensemble de sécurité 300 comporte des moyens de liaison, à savoir un montant 306 et un élément de retenue, et un élément de sécurité longitudinal 302 placé ici en direction verticale. La partie basse du montant 306, avantageusement vertical, est prolongée par une plaque horizontale 304, formant l'élément de retenue et positionnée sans contact et à proximité du profilé 320, avantageusement au moins partiellement au-dessus du profilé 320.Thus, each safety sub-assembly 300 comprises connecting means, namely an upright 306 and a retaining element, and a longitudinal safety element 302 placed here in the vertical direction. The lower part of the upright 306, advantageously vertical, is extended by a horizontal plate 304, forming the retaining element and positioned without contact and close to the profile 320, advantageously at least partially above the profile 320.
Une extrémité assujettie 302a de l'élément de sécurité longitudinal 302 est vissée dans un alésage 310 taraudé réalisé dans le profilé selon une direction perpendiculaire avec la direction principale horizontale dudit profilé 320 ; tandis que l'autre extrémité de l'élément de sécurité 302 forme une extrémité libre 302b disposée, sans contact, à l'intérieur d'un alésage lisse 308 vertical réalisé dans la plaque 304 en alignement vertical avec l'alésage taraudé 310.A secured end 302a of the longitudinal safety element 302 is screwed into a threaded bore 310 produced in the profile in a direction perpendicular to the main horizontal direction of said profile 320; while the other end of the security element 302 forms a free end 302b arranged, without contact, inside a vertical smooth bore 308 produced in the plate 304 in vertical alignment with the threaded bore 310.
Afin que le dispositif de sécurité retienne le profilé 320, chaque élément longitudinal 302 présente, au niveau de son extrémité libre, une tête élargie 302c de dimension supérieure à celle de l'alésage 308. Il est bien entendu que ce troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif de sécurité peut être monté sur le profilé inférieur 320.So that the safety device retains the profile 320, each longitudinal element 302 has, at its free end, an enlarged head 302c of dimension greater than that of the bore 308. It is understood that this third embodiment of the safety device can be mounted on the lower profile 320.
Egalement, ce troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif de sécurité peut être modifié de sorte que l'élément longitudinal 302 vertical soit fixé à la plaque 304, d'une part, et disposé à l'intérieur d'un logement prévu dans le profilé 320, d'autre part.Also, this third embodiment of the safety device can be modified so that the vertical longitudinal element 302 is fixed to the plate 304, on the one hand, and disposed inside a housing provided in the profile 320 , on the other hand.
En outre, on peut monter un dispositif de sécurité selon ce troisième mode de réalisation sur un volet basculant et le dispositif de sécurité selon les premier et deuxième modes de réalisation peut être monté sur un volet coulissant sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention. In addition, a safety device according to this third embodiment can be mounted on a tilting shutter and the safety device according to the first and second embodiments can be mounted on a sliding shutter without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif de sécurité pour baie vitrée (10 ; 11) à volet mobile (18 ; 318), notamment pour véhicules, du type comportant un panneau de verre (16) raccordé sur au moins une portion de sa périphérie à une structure (12) portant ladite baie, notamment une carrosserie, ledit panneau comportant une ouverture (22) pour ledit volet mobile, ledit volet (18 ; 318) étant rendu mobile par l'un au moins de ses bords périphériques grâce à au moins un organe de liaison (28 ; 328) coopérant avec un profilé (20 ; 320) solidaire du panneau (16) et formant logement (72 ; 372) pour au moins une partie de l'organe de liaison (28 ; 328), de façon que ledit volet se déplace entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif comprend, à chaque extrémité du profilé (20 ; 320), un sous-ensemble (100 ; 200 ; 300) de sécurité comportant au moins un élément de sécurité longitudinal (102 ; 202 ; 302) et des moyens de liaison (104, 106 ; 204, 206 ; 304, 306) s' étendant entre ledit élément de sécurité (102 ; 202 ; 302) et ladite structure (12), ledit élément de sécurité (102 ; 202 ; 302) présentant une extrémité libre (102b ; 202b ; 302b) disposée, sans contact, à l'intérieur d'un logement (72 ; 208 ; 308) ménagé dans ledit profilé (20 ; 320) ou dans lesdits moyens de liaison (104 ; 204 ; 304) de sorte que, lorsque ledit panneau (16) se brise, ledit profilé (20 ; 320) et, éventuellement, ledit volet (18 ; 318) sont retenus à ladite structure (12) par lesdits éléments (102 ; 202 ; 302) de sécurité et lesdits moyens de liaison (104 ; 204 ; 304). 1. Safety device for bay window (10; 11) with movable shutter (18; 318), in particular for vehicles, of the type comprising a glass panel (16) connected on at least a portion of its periphery to a structure (12 ) carrying said opening, in particular a bodywork, said panel comprising an opening (22) for said movable flap, said flap (18; 318) being made mobile by at least one of its peripheral edges thanks to at least one connecting member (28; 328) cooperating with a profile (20; 320) integral with the panel (16) and forming a housing (72; 372) for at least part of the connecting member (28; 328), so that said flap moves between a closed position and an open position, characterized in that said device comprises, at each end of the profile (20; 320), a safety sub-assembly (100; 200; 300) comprising at least one longitudinal safety element (102; 202; 302) and connecting means (104, 1 06; 204, 206; 304, 306) extending between said security element (102; 202; 302) and said structure (12), said security element (102; 202; 302) having a free end (102b; 202b; 302b) arranged, without contact, inside a housing (72; 208; 308 ) formed in said profile (20; 320) or in said connecting means (104; 204; 304) so that, when said panel (16) breaks, said profile (20; 320) and, optionally, said flap ( 18; 318) are retained at said structure (12) by said safety elements (102; 202; 302) and said connecting means (104; 204; 304).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un tronçon desdits éléments de sécurité (102), comprenant ladite extrémité libre (102b), s'étend sans contact dans ledit logement (72) du profilé (20) et en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent un élément de support (104) disposé à proximité du profilé (20) et sans contact avec ledit profilé, ledit élément de sécurité (102) correspondant étant fixé audit élément de support (104) par une extrémité assujettie (102a) opposée à ladite extrémité libre (102b).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a section of said security elements (102), comprising said free end (102b), extends without contact in said housing (72) of the profile (20) and in that that said connecting means comprise a support element (104) disposed near the profile (20) and without contact with said profile, said corresponding security element (102) being fixed to said support element (104) by a secured end ( 102a) opposite said free end (102b).
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de sécurité (102) est soudé audit élément de support (104) par ladite extrémité assujettie (102a). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that said security element (102) is welded to said support element (104) by said secured end (102a).
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent un élément de retenue (204 ; 304) muni dudit logement (208 ; 308) pour chaque élément de sécurité (202 ; 302) du sous-ensemble de sécurité associé, disposé à proximité du profilé (20 ; 320) et sans contact avec ledit profilé, et en ce qu'un tronçon de chaque élément de sécurité (202 ; 302), comprenant ladite extrémité libre (202b ; 302b), s'étend sans contact dans ledit logement (208 ; 308) associé audit élément de sécurité (202 ; 302).4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said connecting means comprise a retaining element (204; 304) provided with said housing (208; 308) for each security element (202; 302) of the security sub-assembly associated, disposed near the profile (20; 320) and without contact with said profile, and in that a section of each security element (202; 302), comprising said free end (202b; 302b), extends contactless in said housing (208; 308) associated with said security element (202; 302).
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que chaque élément de sécurité (202 ; 302) est monté, par une extrémité assujettie5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that each security element (202; 302) is mounted, by a secured end
(202a ; 302a) opposée à ladite extrémité libre (202b ; 302b), dans un alésage (210 ; 310) réalisé dans une pièce solidaire dudit profilé (20 ; 320). (202a; 302a) opposite to said free end (202b; 302b), in a bore (210; 310) produced in a part integral with said profile (20; 320).
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit alésage (210 ; 310) est taraudé et en ce que ladite extrémité assujettie (202a ; 302a) dudit élément de sécurité (202 ; 302) est filetée afin de coopérer par vissage avec ledit alésage.6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that said bore (210; 310) is tapped and in that said secured end (202a; 302a) of said safety element (202; 302) is threaded in order to cooperate by screwing with said bore.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes , caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments de sécurité (102 ; 202 ; 302) et ledit profilé (20 ; 320) sont essentiellement horizontaux et en ce que ledit élément de support (104) ou ledit élément de retenue (204) est disposé en regard de l'une des extrémités du profilé (20 ; 320).7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said security elements (102; 202; 302) and said profile (20; 320) are essentially horizontal and in that said support element (104) or said retaining element (204) is arranged opposite one of the ends of the profile (20; 320).
8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments de sécurité (302) forment un angle non nul avec la direction principale sensiblement horizontale dudit profilé (20 ; 320) et en ce que ladite extrémité libre (302b) de chaque élément de sécurité (302) est munie d'une tête élargie (302c) présentant des dimensions supérieures à l'ouverture du logement (308) afin d'empêcher la sortie de ladite extrémité libre (302b) hors dudit logement (308) lorsque ledit panneau (16) se brise. 8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said security elements (302) form a non-zero angle with the substantially horizontal main direction of said profile (20; 320) and in that said free end (302b) of each security element (302) is provided with an enlarged head (302c) having dimensions greater than the opening of the housing (308) in order to prevent the exit of said free end (302b) from said housing (308) when said panel (16) breaks.
9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de liaison (28) est monté sur le bord périphérique inférieur dudit volet (18) qui est rendu basculant du fait que ledit organe de liaison (28) coopère avec ledit profilé (20) par une articulation (40, 66) et en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent au moins un montant (106 ; 206) s' étendant verticalement vers le haut le long de ladite ouverture (22), au moins jusqu'à ladite structure (12) sur laquelle ledit montant (106 ; 206) est fixé.9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting member (28) is mounted on the lower peripheral edge of said flap (18) which is made tilting due to the fact that said connecting member (28) cooperates with said profile (20) by a hinge (40, 66) and in that said connecting means comprise at at least one upright (106; 206) extending vertically upward along said opening (22), at least up to said structure (12) on which said upright (106; 206) is fixed.
10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit profilé (20) présente une longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur du bord de l'ouverture (22) le long duquel il est placé.10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said profile (20) has a length substantially equal to the length of the edge of the opening (22) along which it is placed.
11. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit volet basculant (18) comprend une plaque (24) en verre portant un joint d'étanchéité fixe (76) le long de son bord périphérique et une lèvre souple (78) encastrée dans ledit joint d'étanchéité (76), au moins le long du bord périphérique de ladite plaque (24) opposé audit profilé (20), du même côté de la plaque que ledit profilé.11. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that said tilting flap (18) comprises a plate (24) of glass carrying a fixed seal (76) along its peripheral edge and a flexible lip (78) embedded in said seal (76), at least along the peripheral edge of said plate (24) opposite to said profile (20), on the same side of the plate as said profile.
12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de liaison (328) est relié au bord dudit volet (318) qui est rendu coulissant du fait que l'organe de liaison (328) peut glisser de manière longitudinale dans un chemin de glissement formé dans ledit logement (372) du profilé (320) et en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent au moins un montant (306) s 'étendant verticalement vers le haut au moins jusqu'à ladite structure sur laquelle ledit montant (306) est fixé.12. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said connecting member (328) is connected to the edge of said flap (318) which is made to slide because the connecting member (328) can slide longitudinally in a sliding path formed in said housing (372) of the profile (320) and in that said connecting means comprise at least one upright (306) extending vertically upward at least up to said structure on which said amount (306) is fixed.
13. Dispositif de sécurité selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que ledit volet coulissant (318) comprend une plaque en verre (24) et en ce que ladite baie vitrée (10) comporte un premier et un deuxième ensembles de coulissement (330), montés respectivement sur le bord supérieur et sur le bord inférieur dudit volet (318) et comprenant chacun au moins un organe de liaison (328), et deux profilés (320) parallèles formant respectivement un chemin de glissement pour ledit organe de liaison (328) du premier et du deuxième ensembles de coulissement (330).13. Safety device according to claim 12, characterized in that said sliding shutter (318) comprises a glass plate (24) and in that said bay window (10) comprises first and second sliding assemblies (330) , mounted respectively on the upper edge and on the lower edge of said flap (318) and each comprising at least one connecting member (328), and two parallel sections (320) respectively forming a sliding path for said connecting member (328 ) of the first and second sliding assemblies (330).
14. Dispositif selon la revendication 9 ou 12 et la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de support ou ledit élément de retenue est une plaque (304) disposée de manière horizontale, en partie basse dudit montant (306) auquel elle est reliée, et au moins partiellement au-dessus dudit profilé (320). 14. Device according to claim 9 or 12 and claim 8, characterized in that said support element or said retaining element is a plate (304) arranged horizontally, at the bottom of said upright (306) to which it is connected , and at least partially above said profile (320).
15. Dispositif selon la revendication 9 ou 12 et la revendication 2, 4 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de support ou ledit élément de retenue est une plaque (104) disposée de manière verticale dans le prolongement dudit montant (106) auquel elle est reliée, et en regard horizontal dudit logement (72) du profilé (20).15. Device according to claim 9 or 12 and claim 2, 4 or 7, characterized in that said support element or said retaining element is a plate (104) arranged vertically in the extension of said upright (106) to which it is connected, and horizontally facing said housing (72) of the profile (20).
16. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit volet mobile comprend une plaque en verre (24) munie d'une poignée de manoeuvre (26) et en ce que la poignée de manoeuvre (26) est placée du même côté que ledit profilé (20) par rapport audit panneau (16), notamment à l'intérieur du véhicule.16. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said movable flap comprises a glass plate (24) provided with an operating handle (26) and in that the operating handle (26) is placed on the same side as said section (20) relative to said panel (16), in particular inside the vehicle.
17. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de liaison (28 ; 328) est rendu solidaire de dudit volet (18 ; 19) par collage.17. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting member (28; 328) is made integral with said flap (18; 19) by gluing.
18. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 et 12, caractérisé en ce que ledit panneau de verre (16) est rendu solidaire de la structure (12) portant ladite baie par collage au moyen d'un cordon de colle (14) s' étendant le long de sa périphérie, l'extrémité libre supérieure desdits montants (106 ; 206 ; 306) étant noyée dans ledit cordon de colle.18. Device according to any one of claims 9 and 12, characterized in that said glass panel (16) is made integral with the structure (12) carrying said bay by bonding by means of a bead of glue (14) extending along its periphery, the upper free end of said uprights (106; 206; 306) being embedded in said bead of glue.
19. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le volet (18 ; 318) et le panneau (16) sont affleurants dans ladite position de fermeture.19. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (18; 318) and the panel (16) are flush in said closed position.
20. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque sous-ensemble de sécurité (100 ; 200 ; 300) comporte deux éléments de sécurité longitudinaux (102 ; 202 ; 302). 20. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each safety sub-assembly (100; 200; 300) comprises two longitudinal safety elements (102; 202; 302).
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