EP1165901B1 - Adaptable device for delimiting and organising spaces and volumes - Google Patents

Adaptable device for delimiting and organising spaces and volumes Download PDF

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EP1165901B1
EP1165901B1 EP00909433A EP00909433A EP1165901B1 EP 1165901 B1 EP1165901 B1 EP 1165901B1 EP 00909433 A EP00909433 A EP 00909433A EP 00909433 A EP00909433 A EP 00909433A EP 1165901 B1 EP1165901 B1 EP 1165901B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7416Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
    • E04B2/7422Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts
    • E04B2/7427Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F5/00Means for displaying samples
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2002/7461Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts
    • E04B2002/7468Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts using magnets

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  • the device according to the invention is intended, not exclusively, for the realization of fair stands and exhibition or production of partial or complete study models representing architectural spaces, developed or not.
  • fair and exhibition stands architectural or interior decoration models are of fixed dimensions and apply to a single project.
  • the great variety of shapes and dimensions of the rooms or surfaces to be fitted out rarely allows the elements representing the walls to be reused, which requires them to be made to length. This leads to expenses related to the use of raw materials and the time spent in manufacturing the walls, expenses that are not always amortized by the outcome of the project.
  • the surfaces and shapes of the spaces allocated to an exhibitor vary enough to require custom manufacturing.
  • the document EP-A-0 902 409 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention overcomes these drawbacks by proposing a delimitation device and development of spaces and volumes, scalable, reusable, adaptable to the dimensions of a existing architectural space, modifiable without accessories, easily and quickly decorated by the user.
  • element of space an element which allows delimit a space representing, on a reduced scale, a wall, a low wall, part or all of a floor, part of a ceiling
  • object of decoration an object representing for example and without limitation, on a reduced scale or not, furniture, architectural or decorative elements, such as a door, a window, a sanitary, a technical sheath, an outlet, a character
  • the magnetic adjective indicates the presence of intrinsic ferromagnetic properties or reported to the qualified element and the magnetized adjective indicates the presence of fields magnetic intrinsic or related to the qualified element.
  • the present invention relates to a scalable and reusable device for partially or completely a volume by means of basic shapes of variable dimensions, connected by fasteners and decorated with decorative items.
  • basic forms are, for example and without limitation, portions of planes, portions of volumes of simple geometric shape or complex, the above basic shapes can be decorated.
  • the support plane keeps the space elements in their relative positions.
  • the plan support can consist of one or more space elements, linked by fixed fasteners or removable, removable or non-removable.
  • the support plan keeps the elements in place space by simple contact friction, or by means of at least one fixing accessory.
  • a space element defines a flat surface or a portion of volume.
  • a space element consists of at least one part equipped with at least one attachment portion. More precisely, a space element of variable size consists of at least two parts (Figure 1), a male part (1) and a female part (2), which slide one into the other. The female part and the male part consist of one or more pieces assembled permanently. The male part and the female part of a space element may have intrinsic or added ferromagnetic properties over all or part of their surface. To facilitate the lengthening of a space element, the male part is graduated (3). The length shown is read directly by the intersection of the scale with the edge of the female part in contact with the male part.
  • a notch (4) is made on the female part, at the scale of the male part.
  • the male part abuts with the female part, which gives the minimum dimension that can delimit the space element.
  • the length of the space element can be maintained by means of a locking system, such as for example a wedge, actuated or added after lengthening.
  • the tie which allows two elements of space to be brought together is ideally designed to link them to the at least two parts of space element while allowing the above parts to pivot one by relation to each other on an axis parallel to the sides of the parts in contact and allow the intersection assemblies of space elements.
  • the fastener comprises at least one segment and consists of at least one part called a portion.
  • the clip is present on at least part of a space element.
  • the tie connects either the female parts (figure 2 item 5 or figure 3 item 8) or the male parts (figure 2 item 6 or figure 3 item 7) of two space elements, or the male part of a space element to the female part of another space element (item 9 of Figures 4 and 6 or Figure 5 item 10).
  • Each part of space element presents, according to the mode of manufacture of the fastener, at least a portion of fastener on at least one of its sides ( Figure 8).
  • the arrangement of these attachment portions allows the creation of adjoining spaces (FIGS. 6 and 7) even if the intersection of the space elements does not form a right angle.
  • a fastener fixed or removable, which connects two elements of space can be permanent or removable.
  • the device When the fastening of the fastener is permanent, the device comprises parts of elements of space linked together by a fastener as well as parts of independent space elements with at least one fastener (figure 6 item 11 and 12).
  • This fastener occupies about half of the height of the space element to allow the intersection of the space elements, which allows create adjoining spaces (Figure 6).
  • the distance between the top and bottom segments of a fastener of a set of traversed space elements is such that it allows the passage of the central fastener of a set of traversing space elements.
  • the attachment of the set of space elements traversed and the attachment of the set of space elements passing through make the space elements integral while leaving them free to pivot one by compared to each other.
  • the decorative objects include, without limitation, the characters, the furniture placed in floor or hanging on the wall, windows and doors of different formats, stairs, slabs cooking, worktops and any object that can be part of the decoration of a space or that allows to give more realism to a model or a fair or exhibition stand, as well as access to technical ducts, sockets, gas, water ...
  • a decorative object is positioned on a space element (figure 9 item 20) by means of a link which can either be sliding (figure 9 item 18) in relation to the decoration object (figure 9 item 19), or magnetized.
  • a magnetized decorative object ( Figure 10 item 23) has at least one magnetized system (figure 10 item 21) generating a sufficiently weak magnetic force by compared to human muscular strength or whose magnetization effort can be deactivated by the user. When a magnetized decorative object is brought into contact with a space element magnetic (figure 10 item 22), the magnetic force generated is sufficient to maintain the relative position of the decorative object with respect to the space element.
  • a decorative object can be made from any material or a combination of materials, for example plastic, metallic, mineral or cellulosic, which can be molded, folded, assembled or shaped according to any other process.
  • certain decorative objects can receive a fixed or removable decorative support in material transparent, which can be decorated.
  • the decoration support (25) slides on the front face of the decoration object (24). So the user can insert a decorated pattern (26) on an element, which prevents it from having several objects of decoration for different decorations.
  • Decorative objects can also be completely or partially covered by a support decoration.
  • a decoration can be, for example and without limitation, applied by printing before or after shaping the envelope.
  • This envelope adapted to the shape of the decorative object for which it is intended, applies to it so as to cover it totally or partially.
  • the support decoration object (28) slides over the decoration object (27). So the user can insert a pattern decorated between a decorative object and the decorative envelope, or change the envelope if the latter is decorated, which avoids having several decorative objects for different decorations.
  • Different fixing accessories are used such as for example and in a non-restrictive manner fixed or articulated brackets, which can be magnetized, to hold the space elements in their relative position.
  • the invention applies to numerous sectors of activity, by way of example and not restrictive it will be mentioned the realization of stands for fairs and exhibitions and the realization of models to realize interior design projects.
  • the elements of the model can represent exactly the elements used for the realization of a stand, at a scale factor close.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a space element.
  • Figure 2 shows schematically a top view of a closed space delimited by elements of space made up of female parts linked together by a permanent attachment and of parts males linked together by a permanent attachment.
  • Figure 3 shows schematically a top view of a closed space delimited by elements spaces made up of female parts linked together by a removable fastener and parts males linked together by a removable fastener.
  • Figure 4 shows schematically a top view of a space delimited by space elements the male element of which is linked to the female element by a permanent attachment.
  • Figure 5 shows schematically a top view of a space delimited by elements of space the male part of which is connected to the female part by a removable clip.
  • Figure 6 shows schematically a top view of a closed space with common plans delimited by space elements consisting of a female part and a male part linked by a fixed fastener permanent (9), and by individual male (12) and female (11) parts having an attachment fixed and permanent.
  • Figure 7 shows schematically a top view of a closed space with common plans delimited by space elements (13) connected by removable fasteners.
  • Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a set of traversing space elements (14 & 16) and a set of crossed space elements (15 & 17) constituting an intersection.
  • the fastener shown is of removable type.
  • Figure 9 shows in perspective a decorative object (19) positioned by a strip sliding (18) on a diagrammatic space element (20).
  • the horizontal arrows represent the relative movement of the slide bar with respect to the space element, the vertical arrow represents the relative movement of the decorative object with respect to the sliding strip.
  • Figure 10 shows in perspective a magnetized decorative object (23) positioned on a schematic space element (22).
  • the arrows represent the relative movements of the object of decoration in relation to the space element.
  • Figure 11 shows an exploded perspective view of a decorative object (24) to which applies a decoration support (25) and a decorated pattern (26).
  • Figure 12 shows an exploded perspective view of a decorative object (27) to which applies a decoration support (28).
  • Figure 13 shows in perspective an enlarged detail of an element of cutaway showing how, by fixing a metal sheet (31), is achieved the addition of magnetic properties on a space element made of a non-magnetic material (29).
  • Figure 14 shows in perspective the different portions, male (33) and female (32), which constitute an attachment with a cyclic profile.
  • Figure 15 shows an example of use of the device for the study of the layout of a kitchen.
  • the device is shown in perspective, seen from above.
  • the exemplary embodiment described relates to the use of the device for, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, creating models of interior design projects by means of magnetic space elements linked by a removable fixed clip and fitted out. by means of magnetized decorative objects.
  • Another use of the device such as the creation of stands intended for fairs and exhibitions, would lead to a different embodiment respecting the characteristics of the invention as described in the claims.
  • the embodiment is described below by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • a removable attachment segment (Figure 14) consists of three parts: the male profile (33), the female profile (32) and a pin (34).
  • a profile is produced from an openwork strip along its axis by holes spaced at a constant pitch, folded in its longitudinal axis with a radius equal to at least half the thickness of the element part of space for which it is intended. Once folded, the profile has notches.
  • the material used can be, for example and without limitation, a metallic, plastic, cellulosic material or a woven material used alone or in combination with other materials.
  • Each space element has two types of attachment portion at its ends: at least one male cyclic profile and at least one female cyclic profile.
  • the male cyclic profile differs from the female cyclic profile by an offset of one step of the notches which constitute it. To connect two space elements, it suffices to put the male cyclic profile in the notches of the female cyclic profile and to introduce an axis in the bore of the fastener thus formed.
  • the axis has a gripping area added or produced by construction.
  • Each cyclic profile is fixed, by gluing or by any other fixing means, to a part of a space element or is included in the developed part of a space element.
  • Decorative items are made, for example and not exclusively, of cardstock of sufficient thickness to present a certain rigidity while authorizing their manipulation.
  • An object decoration can be obtained, for example and without limitation, from a flat surface also called developed, folded so as to obtain a volume representing a decorative object to the scale of space elements. On the different sides of the volume are printed patterns which define the appearance of the decorative element. If necessary, the development of a decorative object is skillfully designed to allow after folding the establishment of a decoration support and of a possible sliding strip.
  • the magnetized link (figure 10 item 21) used to position a decorative object on a space element is composed, for example and without limitation, of at least one magnet permanent of low thickness fixed on one or more faces of the decorative element.
  • the magnet permanent can be made as a magnetized sheet with magnetic fields of alternating polarity, which generates a weak magnetic force to allow the displacement of the decorative object, but sufficient to support the weight of the decorative object on an element of space with magnetic properties.
  • a decorative support can, for example and without limitation, be made in a folded transparent plastic strip (Figure 11 item 25) so that once folded, it slides on the front of a decoration element (figure 11 item 24).
  • the decoration support (28), produced by deformation of a sheet of plastic material covers part of the faces constituting the decoration object (27).
  • the invention makes it possible to design and carry out arrangements within the framework of the arrangement architectural spaces or fair or exhibition stands from space elements predefined, of variable size, combinable with each other, on which can be applied decorative objects whose decoration can be changed easily. All of these are reusable which reduces the cost of production and use.
  • FIG. 15 represents a kitchen layout and induces several optical illusions which harm its understanding, although the general perspective and proportions are respected.

Abstract

An evolutionary and reusable device for delimiting and organising spaces and volumes, adaptable to the dimensions of an existing architectural space, is capable of being modified without accessories, easily and rapidly decorated by the user by means of decorative objects and expandable connected space elements of fixed and variable dimensions.

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1. Domaine technique auquel l'invention se rapporte1. Technical field to which the invention relates

Le dispositif selon l'invention est destiné, de façon non exclusive, à la réalisation de stands de foire et d'exposition ou à la réalisation de maquettes d'études partielles ou complètes représentant des espaces architecturaux aménagés ou non.The device according to the invention is intended, not exclusively, for the realization of fair stands and exhibition or production of partial or complete study models representing architectural spaces, developed or not.

2. Etat de la technique2. State of the art

Généralement, les stands de foire et d'exposition, les maquettes d'architecture ou de décoration d'intérieur sont de dimensions fixes et s'appliquent à un seul projet. Ainsi, la grande variété de formes et de dimensions des pièces ou des surfaces à aménager permet rarement de réutiliser les éléments représentant les murs, ce qui nécessite de les fabriquer à longueur. Cela entraíne des dépenses liées à l'usage des matières premières et au temps passé à la fabrication des murs, dépenses qui ne sont pas toujours amorties par l'aboutissement du projet. Concernant les stands de foire et d'exposition, les surfaces et les formes des espaces attribuées à un exposant varient suffisamment pour nécessiter une fabrication à façon. Certains systèmes proposent de s'adapter aux dimensions réelles en utilisant des éléments de dimensions fixes, normalisés, juxtaposables. Mais la variété des constructions et des surfaces oblige à avoir un nombre important d'éléments différents, ce qui nuit à la facilité de construction, à la stabilité et la rigidité.
Malgré un nombre important d'éléments différents, il faut faire une approximation sur la longueur des murs, ce qui nuit à l'étude de l'encombrement et des zones d'évolution ou à l'utilisation optimale de la surface à aménager.
De plus l'aménagement et la décoration de ces espaces est souvent inexistant, stylisé voire schématisé ou standardisé, pour des raisons économiques évidentes, sans laisser à l'utilisateur la possibilité de l'adapter à ses besoins.
Generally, fair and exhibition stands, architectural or interior decoration models are of fixed dimensions and apply to a single project. Thus, the great variety of shapes and dimensions of the rooms or surfaces to be fitted out rarely allows the elements representing the walls to be reused, which requires them to be made to length. This leads to expenses related to the use of raw materials and the time spent in manufacturing the walls, expenses that are not always amortized by the outcome of the project. Regarding fair and exhibition stands, the surfaces and shapes of the spaces allocated to an exhibitor vary enough to require custom manufacturing. Certain systems propose to adapt to the real dimensions by using elements of fixed, standardized, juxtaposable dimensions. But the variety of constructions and surfaces requires having a large number of different elements, which affects ease of construction, stability and rigidity.
Despite a large number of different elements, it is necessary to make an approximation on the length of the walls, which is detrimental to the study of congestion and evolution areas or to the optimal use of the surface to be arranged.
In addition, the layout and decoration of these spaces is often non-existent, stylized or even diagrammed or standardized, for obvious economic reasons, without leaving the user the possibility of adapting it to his needs.

3. Etat de la technique le plus proche :3. Closest prior art:

Le document EP-A-0 902 409, décrit un dispositif conforme au préambule de la revendication 1.The document EP-A-0 902 409 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

4. Problème technique à résoudre4. Technical problem to be solved

La présente invention pallie ces inconvénients en proposant un dispositif de délimitation et d'aménagement des espaces et des volumes, évolutif, réutilisable, adaptable aux dimensions d'un espace architectural existant, modifiable sans accessoire, facilement et rapidement décoré par l'utilisateur.The present invention overcomes these drawbacks by proposing a delimitation device and development of spaces and volumes, scalable, reusable, adaptable to the dimensions of a existing architectural space, modifiable without accessories, easily and quickly decorated by the user.

5. Glossaire5. Glossary

Dans tout ce qui suit, nous conviendrons d'appeler élément d'espace un élément qui permet de délimiter un espace représentant, à échelle réduite, un mur, un muret, une partie ou la totalité d'un sol, une partie d'un plafond ; d'appeler objet de décoration un objet représentant par exemple et de façon non limitative, à échelle réduite ou non, du mobilier, des éléments architecturaux ou de décoration, tels qu'une porte, une fenêtre, un sanitaire, une gaine technique, une prise de courant, un personnage ; d'appeler attache un lien destiné à relier deux éléments d'espace de façon temporaire ou définitive. Nous conviendrons aussi que l'adjectif magnétique indique la présence de propriétés ferromagnétiques intrinsèques ou rapportées à l'élément qualifié et que l'adjectif magnétisé indique la présence de champs magnétiques intrinsèques ou rapportés à l'élément qualifié.In what follows, we will agree to call element of space an element which allows delimit a space representing, on a reduced scale, a wall, a low wall, part or all of a floor, part of a ceiling; to call object of decoration an object representing for example and without limitation, on a reduced scale or not, furniture, architectural or decorative elements, such as a door, a window, a sanitary, a technical sheath, an outlet, a character; to call attach a link intended to connect two elements of space temporarily or permanently. We will also agree that the magnetic adjective indicates the presence of intrinsic ferromagnetic properties or reported to the qualified element and the magnetized adjective indicates the presence of fields magnetic intrinsic or related to the qualified element.

6. Description de différentes parties de l'invention6. Description of different parts of the invention

La présente invention concerne un dispositif évolutif et réutilisable pour créer partiellement ou complètement un volume au moyen de formes de base de dimensions variables, reliées par des attaches et décoré au moyen d'objets de décoration. Ces formes de base sont, par exemple et de façon non limitative, des portions de plans, des portions de volumes de forme géométrique simple ou complexe, les susdites formes de base pouvant être décorées.The present invention relates to a scalable and reusable device for partially or completely a volume by means of basic shapes of variable dimensions, connected by fasteners and decorated with decorative items. These basic forms are, for example and without limitation, portions of planes, portions of volumes of simple geometric shape or complex, the above basic shapes can be decorated.

Ce dispositif est constitué, selon son utilisation finale, par au moins un des éléments suivants, dont la liste est donnée à titre d'exemple et de façon non limitative :

  • un plan support qui peut être magnétique, qui peut être pliable, et qui peut être constitué d'éléments d'espace.
  • des éléments d'espace, de forme quelconque, qui peuvent être magnétiques, de dimension variable, reliés entre eux d'une façon qui peut être temporaire au moyen d'au moins une attache.
  • des éléments de décoration à l'échelle des éléments d'espace, dont la décoration peut être amovible, qui peuvent être positionnés sur les éléments d'espace au moyen d'un lien.
  • Des accessoires de fixation qui peuvent être articulés, qui peuvent être magnétisés, tels que des équerres, des liaisons articulées amovibles...
This device consists, depending on its end use, of at least one of the following elements, the list of which is given by way of example and without limitation:
  • a support plane which can be magnetic, which can be foldable, and which can be made up of elements of space.
  • elements of space, of any shape, which can be magnetic, of variable size, interconnected in a way which can be temporary by means of at least one fastener.
  • decorative elements on the scale of the space elements, the decoration of which can be removable, which can be positioned on the space elements by means of a link.
  • Fixing accessories which can be articulated, which can be magnetized, such as brackets, removable articulated links ...

Dans ce qui suit, pour améliorer la clarté de la description de l'invention, il sera fait référence aux dessins annexés.In the following, to improve the clarity of the description of the invention, reference will be made to attached drawings.

6.1 Description du plan support6.1 Description of the support plan

Le plan support permet de maintenir les éléments d'espace dans leurs positions relatives. Le plan support peut être constitué d'un ou plusieurs éléments d'espace, liés par des attaches fixes ou amovibles, démontables ou non démontables. Le plan support maintient en place les éléments d'espace par simple frottement de contact, ou au moyen d'au moins un accessoire de fixation.The support plane keeps the space elements in their relative positions. The plan support can consist of one or more space elements, linked by fixed fasteners or removable, removable or non-removable. The support plan keeps the elements in place space by simple contact friction, or by means of at least one fixing accessory.

6.2 Description d'un élément d'espace6.2 Description of a space element

Un élément d'espace définit une surface plane ou une portion de volume. D'une façon générale, un élément d'espace est constitué d'au moins une partie équipée d'au moins une portion d'attache. D'une façon plus précise, un élément d'espace de dimension variable est constitué d'au moins deux parties (Figure 1), une partie mâle (1) et une partie femelle (2), qui coulissent l'une dans l'autre. La partie femelle et la partie mâle sont constitués d'une à plusieurs pièces assemblées de façon permanente. La partie mâle et la partie femelle d'un élément d'espace peuvent présenter des propriétés ferromagnétiques intrinsèques ou rajoutées sur toute ou partie de leur surface. Pour faciliter la mise à longueur d'un élément d'espace, la partie mâle est graduée (3). La longueur représentée est lue directement par l'intersection de la graduation avec le bord de la partie femelle en contact avec la partie mâle.
Pour faciliter la lecture de la longueur d'un élément d'espace, une encoche (4) est réalisée sur la partie femelle, au niveau de la graduation de la partie mâle. Lorsque la longueur est minimale, la partie mâle vient en butée avec la partie femelle, ce qui donne la dimension minimale que peut délimiter l'élément d'espace.
La longueur de l'élément d'espace peut être maintenu au moyen d'un système de blocage, tel que par exemple un coin, actionné ou ajouté après mise à longueur.
A space element defines a flat surface or a portion of volume. In general, a space element consists of at least one part equipped with at least one attachment portion. More precisely, a space element of variable size consists of at least two parts (Figure 1), a male part (1) and a female part (2), which slide one into the other. The female part and the male part consist of one or more pieces assembled permanently. The male part and the female part of a space element may have intrinsic or added ferromagnetic properties over all or part of their surface. To facilitate the lengthening of a space element, the male part is graduated (3). The length shown is read directly by the intersection of the scale with the edge of the female part in contact with the male part.
To make it easier to read the length of a space element, a notch (4) is made on the female part, at the scale of the male part. When the length is minimum, the male part abuts with the female part, which gives the minimum dimension that can delimit the space element.
The length of the space element can be maintained by means of a locking system, such as for example a wedge, actuated or added after lengthening.

6.3 Description de l'attache6.3 Description of the attachment

L'attache qui permet de réunir deux éléments d'espace est idéalement conçu pour lier entre elles au moins deux parties d'élément d'espace tout en autorisant les susdites parties à pivoter l'une par rapport à l'autre sur un axe parallèle aux cotés des parties en contact et permettre l'intersection d'assemblages d'éléments d'espaces. D'une façon plus précise, l'attache comprend au moins un segment et est constituée d'au moins une pièce appelée portion. L'attache est présente sur au moins une partie d'élément d'espace. L'attache relie, soit les parties femelles (figure 2 item 5 ou figure 3 item 8) soit les parties mâles (figure 2 item 6 ou figure 3 item 7) de deux éléments d'espace, soit la partie mâle d'un élément d'espace à la partie femelle d'un autre élément d'espace (item 9 des figures 4 et 6 ou figure 5 item 10). Chaque partie d'élément d'espace présente, selon le mode de fabrication de l'attache, au moins une portion d'attache sur au moins un de ses côtés (figure 8). La disposition de ces portions d'attache autorise la réalisation d'espaces mitoyens (figure 6 et 7) même si l'intersection des éléments d'espace ne forment pas un angle droit.The tie which allows two elements of space to be brought together is ideally designed to link them to the at least two parts of space element while allowing the above parts to pivot one by relation to each other on an axis parallel to the sides of the parts in contact and allow the intersection assemblies of space elements. More specifically, the fastener comprises at least one segment and consists of at least one part called a portion. The clip is present on at least part of a space element. The tie connects either the female parts (figure 2 item 5 or figure 3 item 8) or the male parts (figure 2 item 6 or figure 3 item 7) of two space elements, or the male part of a space element to the female part of another space element (item 9 of Figures 4 and 6 or Figure 5 item 10). Each part of space element presents, according to the mode of manufacture of the fastener, at least a portion of fastener on at least one of its sides (Figure 8). The arrangement of these attachment portions allows the creation of adjoining spaces (FIGS. 6 and 7) even if the intersection of the space elements does not form a right angle.

Dans tout ce qui suit, nous conviendrons d'appeler attache fixe une attache démontable ou permanente qui ne peut pas être séparée facilement d'un l'élément d'espace, d'appeler attache amovible une attache démontable ou permanente qui peut être séparée facilement d'un l'élément d'espace, d'appeler attache démontable une attache fixe ou amovible dont les parties qui la compose peuvent être facilement séparées et d'appeler attache permanente une attache fixe ou amovible dont les parties qui la compose ne peuvent pas être facilement séparées.In what follows, we agree to call fixed attachment a removable attachment or permanent that cannot be easily separated from a space element, to call attach removable a removable or permanent fastener which can be easily separated from the element of space, to call a removable fastener a fixed or removable fastener including the parts which compounds can be easily separated and to call permanent attachment a fixed attachment or removable, the parts of which cannot be easily separated.

D'une façon générale, une attache, fixe ou amovible, qui relie deux éléments d'espace peut être permanente ou démontable.Generally, a fastener, fixed or removable, which connects two elements of space can be permanent or removable.

6.3.1 Description d'une attache permanente6.3.1 Description of a permanent attachment

Lorsque la fixation de l'attache est permanente, le dispositif comprend des parties d'éléments d'espace reliées entre elles par une attache ainsi que des parties d'éléments d'espace indépendantes avec au moins une attache (figure 6 item 11 et 12). Cette attache occupe environ la moitié de la hauteur de l'élément d'espace afin d'autoriser l'intersection des éléments d'espace, ce qui permet de réaliser des espaces mitoyens (figure 6).When the fastening of the fastener is permanent, the device comprises parts of elements of space linked together by a fastener as well as parts of independent space elements with at least one fastener (figure 6 item 11 and 12). This fastener occupies about half of the height of the space element to allow the intersection of the space elements, which allows create adjoining spaces (Figure 6).

6.3.2 Description d'une attache démontable6.3.2 Description of a removable fastener

La solution avec une attache démontable est la meilleure. En effet, si l'attache est démontable, il suffit d'un seul type d'élément d'espace présentant au moins à une de ses extrémités au moins une portion d'une attache. L'utilisation d'un lien démontable permet aussi de faciliter l'aménagement et la visualisation des espaces de dimension réduite. Ainsi, une fois au moins un lien démonté, il est possible de faire pivoter les éléments d'espace qui restent reliés pour les écarter, ce qui augmente l'accessibilité pour la mise en place des objets de décoration.
Les segments d'une attache démontable d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversé (Figure 8 items 15 & 17) sont situés en haut et en bas des côtés adjacents des éléments d'espace. L'attache d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversant (Figure 8 items 14 & 16) est situé au milieu des cotés adjacents des éléments d'espace. L'écart entre les segments haut et bas d'une attache d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversé est tel qu'il permet le passage de l'attache centrale d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversant. Idéalement conçue, l'attache de l'ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversés et l'attache de l'ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversant rendent solidaires les éléments d'espace tout en les laissant libre de pivoter l'un par rapport à l'autre.
The solution with a removable clip is the best. Indeed, if the fastener is removable, it suffices a single type of space element having at least at one of its ends at least a portion of a fastener. The use of a removable link also makes it possible to facilitate the layout and visualization of spaces of reduced size. Thus, once at least one link removed, it is possible to rotate the space elements which remain connected to separate them, which increases the accessibility for the installation of decorative objects.
The segments of a removable fastener of a set of crossed space elements (Figure 8 items 15 & 17) are located at the top and bottom of the adjacent sides of the space elements. The clip of a set of traversing space elements (Figure 8 items 14 & 16) is located in the middle of the adjacent sides of the space elements. The distance between the top and bottom segments of a fastener of a set of traversed space elements is such that it allows the passage of the central fastener of a set of traversing space elements. Ideally designed, the attachment of the set of space elements traversed and the attachment of the set of space elements passing through make the space elements integral while leaving them free to pivot one by compared to each other.

6.4 Les objets de décoration6.4 Decorative items

Les objets de décoration regroupent, de façon non limitative, les personnages, le mobilier posé au sol ou accroché au mur, les fenêtres et les portes de différents formats, les escaliers, les plaques de cuisson, les plans de travail et tout objet pouvant faire partie de la décoration d'un espace ou qui permet de donner plus de réalisme à une maquette ou un stand de foire ou d'exposition, ainsi que les accès aux gaines techniques, les prises de courant, de gaz, d'eau...The decorative objects include, without limitation, the characters, the furniture placed in floor or hanging on the wall, windows and doors of different formats, stairs, slabs cooking, worktops and any object that can be part of the decoration of a space or that allows to give more realism to a model or a fair or exhibition stand, as well as access to technical ducts, sockets, gas, water ...

Un objet de décoration est positionné sur un élément d'espace (figure 9 item 20) au moyen d'un lien qui peut être soit coulissant (figure 9 item 18) par rapport à l'objet de décoration (figure 9 item 19), soit magnétisé. Un objet de décoration magnétisé (figure 10 item 23) comporte au moins un système magnétisé (figure 10 item 21) générant une force magnétique suffisamment faible par rapport à la force musculaire humaine ou dont l'effort d'aimantation peut être désactivé par l'utilisateur. Lorsqu'un objet de décoration magnétisé est mis en contact avec un élément d'espace magnétique (figure 10 item 22), la force magnétique engendrée est suffisante pour maintenir la position relative de l'objet de décoration par rapport à l'élément d'espace.A decorative object is positioned on a space element (figure 9 item 20) by means of a link which can either be sliding (figure 9 item 18) in relation to the decoration object (figure 9 item 19), or magnetized. A magnetized decorative object (Figure 10 item 23) has at least one magnetized system (figure 10 item 21) generating a sufficiently weak magnetic force by compared to human muscular strength or whose magnetization effort can be deactivated by the user. When a magnetized decorative object is brought into contact with a space element magnetic (figure 10 item 22), the magnetic force generated is sufficient to maintain the relative position of the decorative object with respect to the space element.

Un objet de décoration peut être réalisé à partir d'une matière quelconque ou une combinaison de matériaux, par exemple plastique, métallique, minérale ou cellulosique, qui peut être moulée, pliée, assemblée ou mise en forme selon tout autre procédé.A decorative object can be made from any material or a combination of materials, for example plastic, metallic, mineral or cellulosic, which can be molded, folded, assembled or shaped according to any other process.

6.5 Les supports de décoration amovibles6.5 Removable decoration supports 6.5.1 Cas des faces avant6.5.1 Case of the front panels

Afin de laisser à l'utilisateur la possibilité d'adapter les objets de décoration à ses besoins, certains objets de décoration peuvent recevoir un support de décoration fixe ou amovible en matière transparente, qui peut être décorée. Dans l'illustration (Figure 11) présentée à titre d'exemple, le support de décoration (25) s'enfile sur la face avant de l'objet de décoration (24). Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut insérer un motif décoré (26) sur un élément, ce qui lui évite d'avoir plusieurs objets de décoration pour différentes décorations.In order to give the user the possibility of adapting the decorative objects to his needs, certain decorative objects can receive a fixed or removable decorative support in material transparent, which can be decorated. In the illustration (Figure 11) presented as an example, the decoration support (25) slides on the front face of the decoration object (24). So the user can insert a decorated pattern (26) on an element, which prevents it from having several objects of decoration for different decorations.

6.5.2 Cas des enveloppes décorées6.5.2 Case of decorated envelopes

Les objets de décoration peuvent aussi être recouvert totalement ou partiellement par un support de décoration. Une décoration peut être, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, appliquée par impression avant ou après mise en forme de l'enveloppe. Cette enveloppe, adaptée à la forme de l'objet de décoration pour lequel elle est destinée, s'applique sur celui-ci de façon à le recouvrir totalement ou partiellement. Dans l'illustration (Figure 12) présentée à titre d'exemple, le support de décoration (28) s'enfile sur l'objet de décoration (27). Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut insérer un motif décoré entre un objet de décoration et l'enveloppe de décoration, ou changer d'enveloppe si celle-ci est décorée, ce qui évite d'avoir plusieurs objets de décoration pour différentes décorations.Decorative objects can also be completely or partially covered by a support decoration. A decoration can be, for example and without limitation, applied by printing before or after shaping the envelope. This envelope, adapted to the shape of the decorative object for which it is intended, applies to it so as to cover it totally or partially. In the illustration (Figure 12) presented as an example, the support decoration object (28) slides over the decoration object (27). So the user can insert a pattern decorated between a decorative object and the decorative envelope, or change the envelope if the latter is decorated, which avoids having several decorative objects for different decorations.

6.6 Description des accessoires de fixation6.6 Description of fixing accessories

Différents accessoires de fixation sont utilisés tels que par exemple et de façon non restrictive des équerres fixes ou articulées, pouvant être magnétisées, pour maintenir les éléments d'espace dans leur position relative.Different fixing accessories are used such as for example and in a non-restrictive manner fixed or articulated brackets, which can be magnetized, to hold the space elements in their relative position.

7. Mise en oeuvre et utilité de l'invention7. Implementation and utility of the invention

L'invention s'applique à de nombreux secteurs d'activités, à titre d'exemple et de façon non restrictive il sera mentionné la réalisation de stands pour les foires et les expositions et la réalisation de maquettes pour réaliser des projets d'aménagements d'intérieurs. Les éléments de la maquette pouvant représenter exactement les éléments utilisés pour la réalisation d'un stand, à un facteur d'échelle près. The invention applies to numerous sectors of activity, by way of example and not restrictive it will be mentioned the realization of stands for fairs and exhibitions and the realization of models to realize interior design projects. The elements of the model can represent exactly the elements used for the realization of a stand, at a scale factor close.

8. Description des dessins annexés8. Description of the attached drawings

Les dessins annexés représentent, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, quelques formes de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.The appended drawings represent, by way of nonlimiting examples, some embodiments of the device according to the invention.

La Figure 1 est une vue de face d'un élément d'espace.Figure 1 is a front view of a space element.

La figure 2 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace fermé délimité par des éléments d'espace constitués de parties femelles liées entre elles par une attache permanente et de parties mâles liées entre elles par une attache permanente.Figure 2 shows schematically a top view of a closed space delimited by elements of space made up of female parts linked together by a permanent attachment and of parts males linked together by a permanent attachment.

La figure 3 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace fermé délimité par des éléments d'espaces constitués de parties femelles liées entre elles par une attache démontable et des parties mâles liées entre elles par une attache démontable.Figure 3 shows schematically a top view of a closed space delimited by elements spaces made up of female parts linked together by a removable fastener and parts males linked together by a removable fastener.

La figure 4 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace délimité par des éléments d'espace dont l'élément mâle est lié à l'élément femelle par une attache permanente.Figure 4 shows schematically a top view of a space delimited by space elements the male element of which is linked to the female element by a permanent attachment.

La figure 5 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace délimité par des éléments d'espaces dont la partie mâle est reliée à la partie femelle par une attache démontable.Figure 5 shows schematically a top view of a space delimited by elements of space the male part of which is connected to the female part by a removable clip.

La figure 6 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace fermé à plans mitoyens délimité par des éléments d'espace constitués d'une partie femelle et d'une partie mâle liées par une attache fixe permanente (9), et par des parties mâles (12) et femelles (11) individuelles présentant une attache fixe et permanente.Figure 6 shows schematically a top view of a closed space with common plans delimited by space elements consisting of a female part and a male part linked by a fixed fastener permanent (9), and by individual male (12) and female (11) parts having an attachment fixed and permanent.

La figure 7 représente schématisé en vue de dessus un espace fermé à plans mitoyens délimité par des éléments d'espace (13) reliés par des attaches démontables.Figure 7 shows schematically a top view of a closed space with common plans delimited by space elements (13) connected by removable fasteners.

La figure 8 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversant (14 & 16) et d'un ensemble d'éléments d'espace traversé (15 & 17) constituant une intersection. L'attache représentée est de type démontable.Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a set of traversing space elements (14 & 16) and a set of crossed space elements (15 & 17) constituting an intersection. The fastener shown is of removable type.

La figure 9 représente en perspective un objet de décoration (19) positionné par une réglette coulissante (18) sur un élément d'espace schématisé (20). Les flèches horizontales représentent le mouvement relatif de la réglette coulissante par rapport à l'élément d'espace, la flèche verticale représente le mouvement relatif de l'objet de décoration par rapport à la réglette coulissante.Figure 9 shows in perspective a decorative object (19) positioned by a strip sliding (18) on a diagrammatic space element (20). The horizontal arrows represent the relative movement of the slide bar with respect to the space element, the vertical arrow represents the relative movement of the decorative object with respect to the sliding strip.

La figure 10 représente en perspective un objet de décoration magnétisé (23) positionné sur un élément d'espace schématisé (22). Les flèches représentent les mouvements relatifs de l'objet de décoration par rapport à l'élément d'espace.Figure 10 shows in perspective a magnetized decorative object (23) positioned on a schematic space element (22). The arrows represent the relative movements of the object of decoration in relation to the space element.

La figure 11 représente un éclaté en perspective d'un objet de décoration (24) sur lequel s'applique un support de décoration (25) et un motif décoré (26).Figure 11 shows an exploded perspective view of a decorative object (24) to which applies a decoration support (25) and a decorated pattern (26).

La figure 12 représente un éclaté en perspective d'un objet de décoration (27) sur lequel s'applique un support de décoration (28).Figure 12 shows an exploded perspective view of a decorative object (27) to which applies a decoration support (28).

La figure 13 représente en perspective un détail agrandi d'un élément d'espace écorché montrant comment, par la fixation d'une feuille métallique (31), est réalisé l'ajout de propriétés magnétiques sur un élément d'espace constitué d'une matière non magnétique (29). Figure 13 shows in perspective an enlarged detail of an element of cutaway showing how, by fixing a metal sheet (31), is achieved the addition of magnetic properties on a space element made of a non-magnetic material (29).

La figure 14 représente en perspective les différentes portions, mâle (33) et femelle (32), qui constituent une attache à profil cyclique.Figure 14 shows in perspective the different portions, male (33) and female (32), which constitute an attachment with a cyclic profile.

La figure 15 représente un exemple d'utilisation du dispositif pour l'étude de l'aménagement d'une cuisine. Le dispositif est représenté en perspective, vu de dessus.Figure 15 shows an example of use of the device for the study of the layout of a kitchen. The device is shown in perspective, seen from above.

Il convient de noter que dans ces dessins, les dimensions et les proportions ne sont pas systématiquement respectées et ce, dans le but de faciliter la compréhension.It should be noted that in these drawings, the dimensions and the proportions are not systematically respected, in order to facilitate understanding.

9. Exemple de réalisation9. Example of realization

L'exemple de réalisation décrit concerne l'utilisation du dispositif pour, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, créer des maquettes de projets d'aménagement d'intérieur au moyen d'éléments d'espace magnétiques reliés par une attache fixe démontable et aménagés au moyen d'objets de décoration magnétisés.
Une autre utilisation du dispositif comme la création de stands destinés aux foires et aux expositions, conduirait à une réalisation différente respectant les caractéristiques de l'invention telle que décrite dans les revendications.
Le mode de réalisation est décrit ci-après à titre d'exemple non limitatif, avec référence aux dessins annexés.
The exemplary embodiment described relates to the use of the device for, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, creating models of interior design projects by means of magnetic space elements linked by a removable fixed clip and fitted out. by means of magnetized decorative objects.
Another use of the device such as the creation of stands intended for fairs and exhibitions, would lead to a different embodiment respecting the characteristics of the invention as described in the claims.
The embodiment is described below by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

9.1 Réalisation d'un élément d'espace9.1 Realization of a space element

Les éléments d'espace permettent, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, de représenter à échelle réduite des murs de dimension suivante :

  • Mur de longueur comprise entre 1 m à 1,45 m.
  • Mur de longueur comprise entre 1,45 m à 2,45 m.
  • Mur de longueur comprise entre 2,45 m à 4,4 m.
  • Mur de longueur comprise entre 3 m à 5,7 m.
Ces murs ayant, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, une hauteur de 2,70 m, permettent de représenter une grande variété de forme et de dimensions de pièces.The elements of space allow, for example and in a non-restrictive way, to represent on a reduced scale walls of the following dimension:
  • Wall between 1 m and 1.45 m in length.
  • Wall of length between 1.45 m to 2.45 m.
  • Wall length between 2.45 m to 4.4 m.
  • Wall between 3 m to 5.7 m in length.
These walls having, for example and without limitation, a height of 2.70 m, allow to represent a wide variety of shape and dimensions of rooms.

Tel que représenté à la figure 1, un élément d'espace est constitué de deux parties, la partie mâle et la partie femelle.
La partie mâle est réalisée par exemple et de façon non restrictive, à partir d'un rectangle de faible épaisseur, en carte ou papier cartonné de 2 mm. Ce rectangle est défini par une hauteur et une longueur.
La partie femelle est réalisée par assemblage de trois éléments : le fond, le corps et la face.

  • Le fond est réalisé , par exemple et de façon non restrictive, à partir d'un rectangle en carte ou papier cartonné de même épaisseur que la partie mâle mais de longueur faible, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, d'une longueur de 1 cm.
  • Le corps est réalisé, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, à partir d'un développé de forme rectangulaire de faible épaisseur, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, de 0,5 mm. La hauteur de ce rectangle est égale, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, au périmètre de la section du fond. Ce rectangle est plié et assemblé, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, par collage autour de la hauteur du fond.
  • La face est réalisée à partir d'une feuille aux dimensions finales de la partie femelle, de faible épaisseur et collée sur le côté de la jonction des bords du corps.
Les dimensions de l'alésage de section rectangulaire obtenu sont telles que la partie mâle coulisse avec frottement dans la partie femelle. As shown in Figure 1, a space element consists of two parts, the male part and the female part.
The male part is made for example and in a non-restrictive way, from a thin rectangle, in card or cardboard of 2 mm. This rectangle is defined by a height and a length.
The female part is made by assembling three elements: the bottom, the body and the face.
  • The bottom is made, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, from a card or cardboard rectangle of the same thickness as the male part but of short length, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, with a length of 1 cm.
  • The body is produced, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, from a developed rectangular shape of small thickness, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, of 0.5 mm. The height of this rectangle is equal, for example and without limitation, to the perimeter of the bottom section. This rectangle is folded and assembled, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, by gluing around the height of the bottom.
  • The face is made from a sheet with the final dimensions of the female part, of small thickness and glued to the side of the junction of the edges of the body.
The dimensions of the rectangular section bore obtained are such that the male part slides with friction in the female part.

9.2 Réalisation de l'ajout des propriétés magnétiques à un élément d'espace9.2 Performing the addition of magnetic properties to a space element

On ajoute des propriétés magnétiques à des éléments d'espace constitué de matériaux non magnétiques telles que les matières cellulosiques (papier , carte, carton, bois...) ou les matières plastiques ou composites, au moyen de la structure suivante :

  • Une feuille de faible épaisseur (31 ) possédant des propriétés ferromagnétiques est fixée entre le corps de l'élément d'espace (29) et une feuille non magnétique (30). L'ensemble est, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, assemblé par application d'un adhésif permanent sur les deux faces de la feuille de faible épaisseur possédant des propriétés ferromagnétiques. L'opération est répétée pour chaque face qu'il est nécessaire de rendre magnétique. La feuille de faible épaisseur possédant des propriétés ferromagnétiques peut être pleine ou ajourée (de type grillage, métal déployé ou autre). La feuille non magnétique (30) peut être remplacée par une couche de vernis, de peinture, de matière plastique ou tout autre matière pouvant être appliquée sur une surface.
  • Le choix de l'épaisseur de la feuille non magnétique permet d'ajuster l'effort de maintien de l'objet de décoration magnétisé lorsqu'il est appliqué sur l'élément d'espace.Magnetic properties are added to space elements made up of non-magnetic materials such as cellulosic materials (paper, card, cardboard, wood ...) or plastic or composite materials, by means of the following structure:
  • A thin sheet (31) having ferromagnetic properties is fixed between the body of the space element (29) and a non-magnetic sheet (30). The assembly is, for example and in a non-restrictive manner, assembled by application of a permanent adhesive on the two faces of the thin sheet having ferromagnetic properties. The operation is repeated for each face which it is necessary to make magnetic. The thin sheet having ferromagnetic properties can be solid or perforated (of the mesh, expanded metal or other type). The non-magnetic sheet (30) can be replaced with a layer of varnish, paint, plastic or any other material that can be applied to a surface.
  • The choice of the thickness of the non-magnetic sheet makes it possible to adjust the effort to maintain the magnetized decorative object when it is applied to the space element.

    9.3 Réalisation d'une attache démontable au moyen d'un profil cyclique9.3 Making a removable fastener using a cyclic profile

    Un segment d'attache démontable (Figure 14) est constituée de trois pièces : le profil mâle (33), le profil femelle (32) et un axe (34). Un profil est réalisé à partir d'un bande ajourée le long de son axe par des trous espacés d'un pas constant, pliée dans son axe longitudinal avec un rayon égal au moins à la moitié de l'épaisseur de la partie d'élément d'espace à laquelle il est destiné. Une fois plié, le profil présente des encoches. La matière utilisée peut être, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, une matière métallique, plastique, cellulosique ou une matière tissée utilisée seule ou combinée avec d'autres matières.
    Chaque élément d'espace comporte deux types de portion d'attache à ses extrémités : au moins un profil cyclique mâle et au moins un profil cyclique femelle. Le profil cyclique mâle diffère du profil cyclique femelle par un décalage d'un pas des encoches qui le constitue. Pour relier deux éléments d'espace, il suffit de mettre le profil cyclique mâle dans les encoches du profil cyclique femelle et d'introduire un axe dans l'alésage de l'attache ainsi constituée. L'axe présente une zone de préhension rapportée ou réalisé par construction.
    A removable attachment segment (Figure 14) consists of three parts: the male profile (33), the female profile (32) and a pin (34). A profile is produced from an openwork strip along its axis by holes spaced at a constant pitch, folded in its longitudinal axis with a radius equal to at least half the thickness of the element part of space for which it is intended. Once folded, the profile has notches. The material used can be, for example and without limitation, a metallic, plastic, cellulosic material or a woven material used alone or in combination with other materials.
    Each space element has two types of attachment portion at its ends: at least one male cyclic profile and at least one female cyclic profile. The male cyclic profile differs from the female cyclic profile by an offset of one step of the notches which constitute it. To connect two space elements, it suffices to put the male cyclic profile in the notches of the female cyclic profile and to introduce an axis in the bore of the fastener thus formed. The axis has a gripping area added or produced by construction.

    Chaque profil cyclique est fixé, par collage ou par tout autre moyen de fixation, sur une partie d'un élément d'espace ou bien est inclus dans le développé d'une partie d'un élément d'espace.Each cyclic profile is fixed, by gluing or by any other fixing means, to a part of a space element or is included in the developed part of a space element.

    9.4 Réalisation d'un élément de décoration9.4 Creation of a decorative element

    Les objets de décoration sont réalisés, par exemple et de façon non exclusive, en papier cartonné d'épaisseur suffisante pour présenter une certaine rigidité en autorisant leur manipulation. Un objet de décoration peut être obtenu, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, à partir d'une surface plane appelée aussi développé, pliée de façon à obtenir un volume représentant un objet de décoration à l'échelle des éléments d'espace. Sur les différentes faces du volume sont imprimés des motifs qui définissent l'aspect de l'élément de décoration. Si nécessaire, le développé d'un objet de décoration est habilement conçu afin de permettre après pliage la mise en place d'un support de décoration et d'une éventuelle réglette coulissante.Decorative items are made, for example and not exclusively, of cardstock of sufficient thickness to present a certain rigidity while authorizing their manipulation. An object decoration can be obtained, for example and without limitation, from a flat surface also called developed, folded so as to obtain a volume representing a decorative object to the scale of space elements. On the different sides of the volume are printed patterns which define the appearance of the decorative element. If necessary, the development of a decorative object is skillfully designed to allow after folding the establishment of a decoration support and of a possible sliding strip.

    9.5 Réalisation d'un système magnétisé pour les objets de décoration9.5 Realization of a magnetized system for decorative objects

    Le lien magnétisé (figure 10 item 21) permettant de positionner un objet de décoration sur un élément d'espace est composé, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, d'au moins un aimant permanent de faible épaisseur fixé sur une ou plusieurs faces de l'élément de décoration. L'aimant permanent, peut être réalisé sous forme de feuille magnétisée présentant des champs magnétiques de polarité alternée, qui génère une force magnétique faible pour autoriser le déplacement de l'objet de décoration, mais suffisante pour soutenir le poids de l'objet de décoration sur un élément d'espace possédant des propriétés magnétiques.The magnetized link (figure 10 item 21) used to position a decorative object on a space element is composed, for example and without limitation, of at least one magnet permanent of low thickness fixed on one or more faces of the decorative element. The magnet permanent, can be made as a magnetized sheet with magnetic fields of alternating polarity, which generates a weak magnetic force to allow the displacement of the decorative object, but sufficient to support the weight of the decorative object on an element of space with magnetic properties.

    9.6 Réalisation d'une réglette coulissante9.6 Making a sliding strip

    Dans l'éventualité où l'utilisation d'un lien magnétisé n'est pas adaptée, on positionnera l'objet de décoration au moyen d'au moins une réglette coulissante (figure 9 item 18) en matière plastique transparente. La largeur d'une réglette est égale à la longueur de l'évidement habilement réalisé dans l'objet de décoration (19), de façon à ce que la réglette soit légèrement coincée, afin de maintenir l'objet de décoration et éviter qu'il ne tombe sous l'action de la gravité. Une extrémité de la réglette est en forme de crochet afin d'accrocher l'ensemble sur un élément d'espace (20).In the event that the use of a magnetized link is not suitable, we will position the object of decoration using at least one sliding strip (figure 9 item 18) made of plastic transparent. The width of a strip is equal to the length of the skillfully produced recess in the decorative object (19), so that the strip is slightly jammed, in order to maintain the decorative object and prevent it from falling under the action of gravity. One end of the strip is hook-shaped in order to hang the assembly on a space element (20).

    9.7 Réalisation d'un support de décoration9.7 Creation of a decoration support

    La réalisation du support de décoration varie en fonction de l'objet de décoration sur lequel il est appliqué. Un support de décoration peut, par exemple et de façon non restrictive, être réalisé dans une bande de matière plastique transparente pliée (figure 11 item 25) de telle façon qu'une fois plié, il s'enfile sur la face avant d'un élément de décoration (figure 11 item 24).
    Sur l'illustration (Figure 12), le support de décoration (28), réalisé par déformation d'une feuille de matière plastique recouvre une partie des faces constituant l'objet de décoration (27).
    The realization of the decoration support varies according to the decoration object on which it is applied. A decorative support can, for example and without limitation, be made in a folded transparent plastic strip (Figure 11 item 25) so that once folded, it slides on the front of a decoration element (figure 11 item 24).
    In the illustration (Figure 12), the decoration support (28), produced by deformation of a sheet of plastic material covers part of the faces constituting the decoration object (27).

    10. Avantages procurés par l'invention10. Benefits of the invention

    L'invention permet de concevoir et de réaliser des aménagements dans le cadre de l'aménagement d'espaces architecturaux ou de stands de foire ou d'exposition à partir d'éléments d'espace prédéfinis, de dimension variable, combinables entre eux, sur lesquels peuvent êtres appliqués des objets de décoration dont la décoration peut être modifiée simplement. Tous ces éléments sont réutilisables ce qui en diminue le coût de réalisation et d'utilisation.The invention makes it possible to design and carry out arrangements within the framework of the arrangement architectural spaces or fair or exhibition stands from space elements predefined, of variable size, combinable with each other, on which can be applied decorative objects whose decoration can be changed easily. All of these are reusable which reduces the cost of production and use.

    Utilisée dans le cadre des réalisation de maquettes pour réaliser des projets d'aménagement d'intérieur, l'invention annule la rigidité et les difficultés de lecture des dessins tel que la figure 15 qui représente un aménagement de cuisine et induit plusieurs illusions d'optique qui nuisent à sa compréhension, bien que la perspective et les proportions générales soient respectées.Used in the context of making models to carry out development projects interior, the invention cancels the rigidity and the difficulties of reading drawings such as FIG. 15 which represents a kitchen layout and induces several optical illusions which harm its understanding, although the general perspective and proportions are respected.

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    1. Adaptable device for delimiting and organizing architectural spaces of the type
      model for study and demonstration to construct interior design projects,
      fair and exhibition stall,
      partitioning of office or industrial spaces,
      comprising
      space elements connected to each other so as to form partitioning which adapts to the dimensions of the architectural space to be organized or to be depicted, and
      decorative objects representing elements serving for decoration or organization of interiors,
      characterized in that:
      · each space element comprises at least two different flat parts (1, 2) or with volume with rectilinear parts, sliding one into the other,
      · each space element has at least one coupling portion (32, 33), forming, with a complementary coupling portion belonging to another space element and a pin passing through the coupling portions, a disassemblable coupling permitting the intersection of a plurality of space elements articulated around the pin,
      · a decorative object, of a size proportional to the dimensions of the object that it represents, is positioned variably and interchangeably on a space element by means of a link,
      · and this decorative object (26, 28) itself has an interchangeable design held by a decoration support.
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a space element has variable dimension and defines a plane surface or a portion of volume partially rectilinear, and is made up of at least two different parts, referred to as a male part (1) or a female part (2), a male part sliding into a female part, a male part abutting against a female part when the space element is in its shortest position.
    3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that a space element accommodates a removable decoration having the same physical properties as said space element so as to facilitate holding a decorative object.
    4. Device according to one of claims 1 through 3, applied in particular to study and demonstration models, characterized in that the parts of a space element are adjusted such that they retain their relative position once the length of the element is defined.
    5. Device according to one of claims 1 through 3, applied in particular to fair and exhibition stalls and to the partitioning of office or industrial space, characterized in that one of the parts of a space element has a blocking system such that the parts retain their relative position once the length of the space element is defined and the blocking system is activated.
    6. Device according to one of claims 1 through 5, characterized in that a part of a space element, preferably the male part (1), is graduated and that the other part of a space element, preferably the female part (2), has a reference (4) which, associated with the scale on the first part (3), enables the direct reading of the length of the element.
    7. Device according to one of claims I through 6, characterized in that an intersected coupling is composed of at least two segments (35, 36) each made up of two portions fitting one inside the other when they are placed facing each other by simple horizontal translation, enabling the passage between its segments of at least one intersecting coupling composed of at least one segment, itself made up of two portions (37, 38) fitting one inside the other, thus enabling the intersection of space elements (14, 15, 16, 17).
    8. Device according to at least one of claims 1 through 7 according to a first embodiment, characterized in that a pin (34) passes through the different portions of at least one coupling segment (32, 33 or 35, 36, 37, 38 of Figure 8), that said pin with an overall circular cross-section has a gripping zone, that said pin is introduced into the internal opening created by the coupling portions after the coupling portions are placed facing each other and that the groups of space elements remain integral with each other and pivot relative to each other once the couplings are assembled.
    9. Device according to one of claims 1 through 7 according to a second embodiment, characterized in that the coupling portions of the intersected and intersecting groups of space elements are connected by insertion of the male portions into the female portions by elastic deformation ofthe material of which they are made and that the groups of space elements remain integral with each other and pivot relative to each other once the couplings are assembled.
    10. Device according to one of claims 1 through 9, characterized in that a space element made from a material without ferromagnetic properties (29) acquires this property by mounting, on at least one part of its surface, ofa thin material (31) adapted to the shape of the space element and having ferromagnetic properties so as to accommodate a magnetized decorative object.
    11. Device according to one of claims 1 through 10, characterized in that the space elements are placed on a foldable surface, having ferromagnetic properties so as to accommodate a magnetized decorative object.
    12. Device according to one of claims 1 through 11, characterized in that two space elements are held in their relative positions by a removable linking accessory, in particular a square, equipped with at least two links.
    13. Device according to one of claims 1 through 12, characterized in that the decorative objects (19, 23, 24, 27) are designed to accommodate a removable design (26) and that they are held in position on a space element by a temporary link (18, 21) of a magnetic link type or a sliding link type.
    14. Device according to at least one of claims 1 through 13, characterized in that certain decorative elements are obtained starting from an evolute designed so as to obtain, after folding and assembly, rigidity sufficient to permit the manipulation efforts generated by mounting on a space element with a magnetic link present on at least one face of the decorative element, and leaving at least one articulated face capable of accommodating a decoration support.
    15. Device according to at least one of claims 1 through 14 according to an embodiment of the device using space elements without magnetic properties, characterized in that certain decorative elements are obtained starting from an evolute designed so as to obtain, after folding and assembly, rigidity adequate to permit the manipulation efforts generated by mounting on a sliding link, leaving at least one articulated face capable of accommodating a decoration support and providing at least one recess to permit the passage of said sliding link designed to position the decoration element on a space element.
    16. Device according to at least one of claims 1 through 15, characterized in that a decoration support (25, 28) is produced in a shaped material enabling placement and holding of an interchangeable design (26) inserted between the decoration support and the decorative object (19, 23, 24) on which said decoration support, which itself accommodates a decorative design, is applied.
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