EP1246991A1 - Adjustable anti-inundation sealing system - Google Patents

Adjustable anti-inundation sealing system

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EP1246991A1
EP1246991A1 EP01911479A EP01911479A EP1246991A1 EP 1246991 A1 EP1246991 A1 EP 1246991A1 EP 01911479 A EP01911479 A EP 01911479A EP 01911479 A EP01911479 A EP 01911479A EP 1246991 A1 EP1246991 A1 EP 1246991A1
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sealing system
air chamber
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Willy Hamel
Gaspard Moineau
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B2009/007—Flood panels

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  • the present invention relates to a sealing system for use near an opening of a dwelling or other construction to prevent the infiltration of water, mud and other products into
  • the invention relates to a sealing panel intended to be applied in front of a door or a window of a building to avoid the infiltration of water during floods.
  • the panel can also be used to prevent the evacuation of water or other products during a fire in a building or any other place.
  • the second technique consists in barricading the openings of buildings with sandbags or panels fixed to the exterior walls and / or to the jambs doors and windows so as to resist the high pressure of water and reduce the infiltration of water, sludge and other products into the interior of buildings. If one considers the damage caused by such flooding despite the use of such materials, it turns out that this technique does not withstand the high pressures of water and does not provide sufficient sealing. We can also blame these materials for being heavy and bulky. Difficulties in implementation and routing result in particular from the use of such materials.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a sealing system which offers excellent characteristics of resistance to high pressure of water while having a reduced thickness and great ease of implementation.
  • the object of one invention is to present an inexpensive sealing panel and having sufficient intrinsic resistance against water pressure.
  • Another object of the present invention is to present a sealing system which can adapt to all the doors and other openings of the places to be protected without damaging the door jambs or the edges of the adjacent walls.
  • a new sealing system intended to be used near an opening of a dwelling to prevent the infiltration of water, mud and other products in the building to be protected, characterized by a central panel adaptable to the dimensions of the opening to be protected, a peripheral inflatable air chamber ensuring The sealing of the system, and a profiled frame fixed on the periphery of the central panel intended to support and guide the inflatable air chamber.
  • the system of the present invention offers excellent sealing characteristics and resistance against water pressure by the combination of a rigid panel and an inflatable air chamber used not only for sealing but also for maintaining the panel in place under heavy pressure. These advantages are: a reduced weight, a small thickness which facilitates, on the one hand its transport to the place to be protected and on the other hand its rapid implementation by simple inflation of the air chamber, the system being pre-assembled .
  • the panel is used to prevent the infiltration of water and other products into buildings and all places to be protected.
  • the panel by its inflatable air chamber easily adapts to different dimensions of doors or other openings of the places to be protected without damaging the door jambs or other wall surfaces.
  • the panel can also be used to prevent the evacuation of water or other products during a fire in a building or any other place.
  • the technique of manufacturing the sealing system of the invention allows it to be applied without disadvantage on an irregular support. There is no need to permanently fix the sealing system to the walls of the building to be protected, which is very significant after use in terms of aesthetics. Continuity between the waterproofing system and the walls is ensured in order to obtain a rigid and waterproof overall surface. In addition, it goes without saying that after deflating the air chamber, the sealing system is fully reusable. Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear during the description which follows and which is however given only for information.
  • FIG. 1 shows diagrammatically in lateral view the various elements making up a sealing system for the openings of a building according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows diagrammatically in lateral view the sealing system of FIG. 1 after assembly
  • FIG. 3 shows diagrammatically in section view the profiled frame of the system of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 shows diagrammatically in section view a variant of the air chamber of the system of FIG. 1,
  • FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c are sectional views of variants of closure plugs
  • FIG. 6 shows schematically in side view a variant of the sealing system of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows schematically in side view another variant of the sealing system of the invention.
  • FIGS. 8a to 8d are perspective views of the sealing system of Figure 7 during
  • the sealing system of FIG. 1 consists of a central panel 10 adaptable to the opening of the building to be protected (for example a door or a window), an inflatable air chamber 20 peripheral to ensure the tightness of the system, and a profiled frame 30 provided to be adapted on the periphery of the central panel 10 so as to support and guide the inflatable air chamber 20 during inflation.
  • the assembled panel places this between the edges of the exterior walls, as close as possible to the door or window jamb to be protected.
  • the assembled panel places this between the edges of the exterior walls, as close as possible to the door or window jamb to be protected.
  • assembled panel can be placed against the frame of the door or window, the profiled frame 30 being placed in contact with the frame.
  • the use of intermediate shims can also be considered.
  • the assembly of the different elements makes it possible to obtain a relatively modular dividing wall by the inflatable air chamber which will fill the joints left between the panel and the two lateral edges of the walls.
  • a space of the order of 1 cm to 3 cm on each side can be filled and made airtight by inflating the air chamber so that the same panel can be adapted to different openings.
  • the sealing panel of the present invention has in particular a high pressure resistance capacity, thanks to the presence of the inflated air chamber which holds the panel in place.
  • the choice can be made on a panel made of marine wood or of another material, of any size, adaptable to the object to be protected.
  • the sealing system can be supplied as a kit with a panel 10 which is 0.80 m high, 0.90 m wide and 18 mm thick. Other panels of different heights and / or widths can be supplied on request.
  • the profiled frame 30 serves as a support and guiding element for the air chamber 20 around the central panel 10.
  • the material recommended for its manufacture is an aluminum profile or any other rigid material adapted to be fixed to the edges of the central panel 10.
  • a rubber profile 30 can also be used.
  • Each element 31, 32, 33 can be formed in one piece. These elements 31, 32, 33 have a general H shape, the upper arms 34, 35 being flared outwards.
  • the profiled frame 30 has two interlocking elements 36, 37 to allow attachment to the central panel 10. The interlocking is done by a U-shaped part 38 of the profiled frame 30. This part 38 comprises two arms 36, 37 nestable on the peripheral edge of the panel 10.
  • the profiled frame 30 can be fixed by gluing and / or by screwing to the central panel 10.
  • a silicone seal can be used between the profiled frame 30 and the central panel 10 to maintain the seal.
  • the internal distance Dl between the arms 36, 37 corresponds to the thickness of the central panel 10.
  • Guide elements in the form of two arms 34, 35 serve to support the inflatable air chamber 20.
  • the arms 34, 35 are flared outward relative to the plane of the central panel 10 to receive and guide the chamber air chamber 20.
  • a flaring angle of the order of 20 degrees relative to the plane of the panel is recommended to support the air chamber while allowing adequate inflation.
  • the internal distance D2 between the arms 34, 35 corresponds approximately to the diameter of the air chamber 20.
  • the choice can be made on an inner tube made of rubber or any other waterproof inflatable material.
  • it may be an inner tube of quality rubber 92C butyl 65 °. + 5 e shore with a thickness of 1 mm and an outside diameter of 28 mm.
  • the profiled frame 30 comprises three elements 31, 32, 33 fixed respectively on the lateral edges and the lower edge of the central panel 10 and, after assembly, the air chamber 20 has a shape general in U conforming to the profiled frame 30.
  • the air chamber is a tube 20 of circular cross section and of length corresponding approximately to the dimensions of the panel (height and width). Bedroom air 20 can be glued to the profiled frame 30. Alternatively, an air chamber of oval section can be used.
  • the air chamber 20 has a grooved surface 21 for coming into contact with the edges of the walls of the opening to be protected.
  • the grooves 21 of the air chamber 20 make it possible to obtain increased resistance of the sealing system against the high pressures of the water.
  • the grooves 21 stiffens the air chamber 20 and prevents significant deformation thereof.
  • the air chamber 20 comprises a plug 25, 26 cylindrical at each of the two ends, one 26 of the plugs 25, 26 comprising an inflation tip 27 (FIG. 5a).
  • a rubber stopper 25, 26 30 mm in diameter and 25 mm long can be used.
  • corresponding oval plugs 26b are used (example: axes of 20 mm and 40 mm).
  • plugs 26c of trapezoidal shape corresponding to the profile of the profiled frame 30c can be used.
  • This embodiment offers the advantage of having plugs 26c positioned entirely inside the profiled frame 30c, the plugs 26c being slightly set back relative to the arms 34c, 35c of the frame 30c. Any damage to the plug 30c and / or the air chamber during implementation can thus be avoided.
  • the air chamber will be lined with a strip of rubberized foam waterproof 1 water.
  • This strip of foam is intended to be placed between the inner tube and the edges of the exterior walls of the building so as to even out the irregular surfaces of these walls, if necessary.
  • this band foam is used to fill the joints or any other irregularity of the exterior masonry.
  • a rubberized foam strip 50 mm wide and • 10 or 20 mm thick is recommended.
  • corners 40, 41 of waterproof foam intended to be placed at the lower corners of the panel are recommended. These corners 40, 41 seal the system between the angles formed by the lower corners of the opening to be protected and the arc formed by the air chamber 20 at these locations.
  • the sealing system is comparable to that of Figure 2 but consists of two central panels 10a, 10b, and an extension 50 in order to adapt it to larger openings.
  • Fixing means 60 provided for connecting the two parts 10a, 10b of panel together.
  • the panel extension 50 can be inserted between the two parts 10a, 10b and connected to these by an additional fixing means 61.
  • two fixing elements 60, 61 H-shaped profiles are used to fix the extension 50 to the central panels 10a, 10b.
  • a frame extension 35 shaped in the same way as the frame 30 is fixed to the extension 50 to support and guide the inner tube 20 at this location.
  • the flexibility of the inner tube 20 is sufficient to allow the use of the extension 50 and to widen the panel without disadvantage for the inner tube.
  • this system can be supplied as a kit with extensions 50 of 5 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm so that openings of substantially different widths can be sealed.
  • the space of the order of 1 cm to 3 cm between the sealing system and the rim of the masonry on each side is filled by inflation of the air chamber. If the extension 50 is not necessary, the two panels 10a, 10b are fixed to each other by via one of the two profiled fixing elements 60, 61.
  • the air chamber 20 comprises two plugs 25, 25 for closing without an inflation nozzle.
  • the inner tube 20 has a lateral inflation tip 28 and an opening 38 is made in the profiled frame 30 to allow the inflation tip 28 to pass.
  • the same type of inner tube 20 with lateral tip 28 can also be used in the embodiment of Figure 2.
  • three separate air chambers corresponding respectively to the dimensions of the side edges and of the bottom edge of the central panel are used. These separate air chambers each have two plugs at the ends, one of the plugs comprising an inflation nozzle to allow separate inflation of the air chambers.
  • the profiled frame comprises four profiled elements adapted to be fixed to the four sides of the central panel. This system is then dimensioned for a complete closing of a window or a door.
  • an air chamber of generally circular shape can be used and the use of closure plugs is no longer necessary, an inflation nozzle being attached to the side of the air chamber.
  • the sealing system is comparable to that of FIG. 6 but consists of two central panels 10a, 10b, and a variable extension 50 in order to adapt it to openings of different widths.
  • a sliding guide means 70 is provided to connect the two parts 10a, 10b of the panel together.
  • the panel extension 50 can be inserted between the two parts 10a, 10b and connected to these by several additional fixing means 71, such as tight bolts 71.
  • two extension elements 50 are fixed to the central panels 10a, 10b by tight bolts 71.
  • the elements 50 comprise a frame extension 35 profiled in the same way as the frame 30 to support and guide the air chamber 20 to this place.
  • the flexibility of the air chamber 20 is sufficient to allow the use of the variable extension element 50 and to widen the panel without disadvantage for the air chamber.
  • the air chamber 20 comprises two plugs 25, 25 for closing without an inflation nozzle.
  • the air chamber 20 has a lateral inflation tip 28 and an opening 38 is made in the profiled frame 30 to allow the inflation tip 28 to pass.
  • the same type of air chamber 20 with lateral tip 28 can also be used in the embodiment of Figure 2.
  • this sealing system is adaptable to any width of door or window by means of one or two sheets 50 of steel (or any other metal or material having a similar strength and sealing ) conforming to the shape of the profile 30 and of the parts 10a, 10b of marine wood together forming a gangue in which the two half panels of marine wood (or any other material) are inserted having the same impermeability and resistance) to a variable depth to the nearest millimeter depending on the width of the door or window to be protected.
  • the space between the two half panels 10a, 10b is filled at the bottom by a guide rule 70 serving to support the two half panels 10a, 10b and preventing the tire 20 from extending in its central part towards the interior of gangue.
  • the two metal sheets 50 forming a hollow gangue are bolted to the half panels 10a, 10b with tight bolts 71.
  • this sealing system in its basic version, consists of two half-panels 10a, 10b in marine wood with an electrified tray inserted more or less deeply, depending on the width of the door, in a steel gangue 50 and encircled on a half perimeter by an aluminum profile 30 intended to guide and above all to protect an inflatable structure with non-slip relief whose pressure on the walls ensures sealing.
  • At least one of the two steel sheets 50 has an upper edge 36 folded at 90 ° to match the shape of the panels also serving as stiffener and to ensure rigidity.
  • the two steel sheets 50 may each have an upper rim opposite one another to ensure rigidity.
  • the shape of the extension 35 of the sheets 50 in the lower part follows the shape of the profile 30 and also serves as a stiffener.
  • the standard system adapts to all door widths between 80 and 110 centimeters and has a height of 80 centimeters, which is sufficient to cope with 90% of floods in Europe. It can of course be made to measure, which may be necessary for example in the case of a sloping garage.
  • the first assembly can be carried out at the customer's home by a technician because the system delivered as a kit must first be adapted to the width of the door.
  • the aluminum profiles 30 are already fixed to the half-panels 10a, 10b and the tire 20 is already attached to one of these.
  • the technician will slide the sliding guide rule 70 into the space provided for this purpose at the level of the profile 30 (FIG. 8a) and place the half-panels about one centimeter from the walls of the wall by sliding the guide rule 70.
  • the technician will moderately inflate the air chamber 20 a first time to adapt it to the desired size.
  • the technician will moderately inflate the air chamber 20 a first time to adapt it to the desired size.
  • he will have to clip the foam 40 or polystyrenes at the bottom corners of the panel; he will place the latter in front of the door, ideally against the listel, and inflate the inner tube again.
  • the system is then ready to use. It can be deflated and stored with its accessories (reserve corners, pump, patches, silicone) not far from the door to save time in the event of an alert.
  • the silicone should not in principle be used unless the walls of the walls have abnormal roughness in which case, they should be leveled. Thanks to this invention, even in the event of infiltration by walls or basement, the interior water level sees its growth slowed down so that it no longer exceeds the flow capacity of a water pump. In the best cases (new or waterproofed walls and foundations, closed air vents), the house is perfectly sealed.
  • the system does not require any prior installation on the walls or on the door, which it protects from shocks and humidity, so that once the danger has passed, the habitat will immediately return to its normal appearance.
  • the bolts for fixing the half panels to the gangue are unnecessary, the necessary distance between the two half panels according to the width of the opening to be protected being provided by springs or by a mechanical or electrical system which can be actuated by a crank or button.
  • the sealing system further comprises on the upper edges of the panel two latches intended to serve as security against the upward pressure in the event that the walls and jambs serving support points on the lateral parts of the tire would be particularly smooth and could cause the tire to slip.
  • the pressure of the same tire on the ground would have the effect of lifting the device if it were greater than the lateral pressures. Beyond a limit width, the ground pressure would exceed the lateral pressures and the water could infiltrate under the tire.
  • the device further comprises an aluminum cylinder firmly bolted to the ground and having on either side of its diameter a flared U-shaped extension similar to the section 30 and intended to house the tire.
  • this cylinder slides a metal rod which will be bolted to the ceiling to complete its stability in the manner of a prop.
  • the lateral extensions of the cylinder make it possible to receive the respective tires of the two adjacent systems in the central part of the garage door. This system effectively protects all door dimensions garage. It is thus possible to use 3 devices of this type and two or more props without reducing the efficiency of the system.
  • the placement by a technician then includes a first installation of the system and therefore the preparation of the floor and the ceiling for the bolting of the prop. If the panel is properly mounted, the door can be opened without damage to allow entry and exit of the house before the recession.

Abstract

A sealing system which can be used close to the opening of a dwelling or other construction to prevent e water, mud and other products from seeping into said dwelling.The inventive sealing system comprises a central panel consisting of two parts(10a, 10b) whereby said panel can be adapted to the dimensions of the opening that is to be protected; a peripheral inflatable air chamber (20) ensuring the tightness of said system; and a profiled frame (30) which is fixed to the periphery of the central panel (10) in order to guide and support the inflatable air chamber (20). The panel also comprises a central extension (50) which matches the shape of the profiled frame (30) and two parts (10a, 10b), forming together a lode wherein the two parts (10a,10b) can be inserted, in addition to a guiding element (70) which serves as a support for the two parts (10a,10b) and prevents the inflatable air chamber (20) from extending into the central part towards the inside of the lode.

Description

SYSTEME D'ETANCHEITE ANTI-INONDATION REGLABLEADJUSTABLE ANTI-FLOOD SEALING SYSTEM
La présente invention concerne un système d'étanc éité destiné à être utilisé près d'une ouverture d'une habitation ou autre construction pour empêcher l'infiltration d'eau, de boue et autres produits dansThe present invention relates to a sealing system for use near an opening of a dwelling or other construction to prevent the infiltration of water, mud and other products into
1 'habitation à protéger.1 house to protect.
Plus particulièrement, l'invention est relative à un panneau d'étanchéité destiné à être appliqué devant une porte ou une fenêtre d'un immeuble pour éviter l'infiltration d'eau lors d'innondations.More particularly, the invention relates to a sealing panel intended to be applied in front of a door or a window of a building to avoid the infiltration of water during floods.
Le panneau peut aussi servir à empêcher l'évacuation de l'eau ou autres produits lors d'un incendie dans un immeuble ou tout autre endroit.The panel can also be used to prevent the evacuation of water or other products during a fire in a building or any other place.
Qu'il s'agisse de l'industrie ou des habitations domestiques, de nombreux domaines d'activité s'intéressent à l'étanchéité des ouvertures des immeubles et à des dispositifs pour éviter l'infiltration d'eau et de boues vers 1 'intérieur lors d' innondations et de crues des cours d'eaux provoquant des dégâts considérables.Whether in industry or domestic housing, many fields of activity are interested in the sealing of building openings and devices to prevent the infiltration of water and sludge into 1 ' interior during floods and floods of rivers causing considerable damage.
Essentiellement, pour des raisons évidentes, il est souhaitable de pouvoir limiter au maximum la propagation des eaux au travers de telles ouvertures des bâtiments, portes ou fenêtres. Il existe principalement deux techniques, dont la première ne peut être appliquée qu'à des constructions neuves puisqu'il s'agit précisément de construire dès 1 'origine des cloisons présentant des dispositifs externes d'étanchéité. Pour cela, par exemple, on construit une cloison constituée extérieurement de parois multiples utilisant par un matériau étanche. Son efficacité est toute relative et dépend de différents facteurs. En outre, son prix est relativement élevé.Essentially, for obvious reasons, it is desirable to be able to limit the propagation of water as much as possible through such openings of buildings, doors or windows. There are mainly two techniques, the first of which can only be applied to new constructions since it is precisely a question of building from the outset partitions having external sealing devices. For this, for example, we build a partition made up externally of multiple walls using a waterproof material. Its effectiveness is quite relative and depends on various factors. In addition, its price is relatively high.
La seconde technique consiste à barricader les ouvertures des immeubles avec des sacs de sable ou des panneaux fixés aux murs extérieurs et/ou aux chambranles des portes et des fenêtres de manière à résister à la pression élevée des eaux et à réduire 1 ' infiltration des eaux, boues et autres produits vers l'intérieur des bâtiments . Si l 'on considère les dégâts causés par de telles innondations malgré l'emploi de tels matériaux, il s'avère que cette technique ne résiste pas aux pressions élevées des eaux et n' apporte pas une étanchéité suffisante. On peut également reprocher à ces matériaux d'être lourds et encombrants. Des difficultés de mise en oeuvre et d'acheminement résultent notamment de l'utilisation de tels matériaux.The second technique consists in barricading the openings of buildings with sandbags or panels fixed to the exterior walls and / or to the jambs doors and windows so as to resist the high pressure of water and reduce the infiltration of water, sludge and other products into the interior of buildings. If one considers the damage caused by such flooding despite the use of such materials, it turns out that this technique does not withstand the high pressures of water and does not provide sufficient sealing. We can also blame these materials for being heavy and bulky. Difficulties in implementation and routing result in particular from the use of such materials.
Il est donc clair qu'on a besoin d'un système d'étanchéité destiné à être utilisé près d'une ouverture extérieure d'un immeuble qui, dans une large mesure, permet de remédier aux insuffisances que l'on a rencontrées dans la technique antérieure.It is therefore clear that there is a need for a sealing system intended to be used near an exterior opening of a building which, to a large extent, makes it possible to remedy the shortcomings that have been encountered in prior art.
Par conséquent, un but de la présente invention est de fournir un système d'étanchéité qui offre d'excellentes caractéristiques de résistance à la pression élevée des eaux tout en ayant une épaisseur réduite et une grande facilité de mise en oeuvre. En particulier, l'objet de 1 ' invention est de présenter un panneau d 'étanchéité peu onéreux et possédant une résistance intrinsèque suffisante contre la pression des eaux.Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a sealing system which offers excellent characteristics of resistance to high pressure of water while having a reduced thickness and great ease of implementation. In particular, the object of one invention is to present an inexpensive sealing panel and having sufficient intrinsic resistance against water pressure.
Un autre but de la présente invention est de présenter un système d'étanchéité qui puisse s'adapter à toutes les portes et autres ouvertures des endroits à protéger sans endommager les chambranles de porte ou les rebords des murs adjacents.Another object of the present invention is to present a sealing system which can adapt to all the doors and other openings of the places to be protected without damaging the door jambs or the edges of the adjacent walls.
Ces buts ainsi que d'autres sont atteints, suivant l'invention, par un nouveau système d'étanchéité destiné à être utilisé près d'une ouverture d'une habitation pour empêcher l'infiltration d'eau, de boue et d'autres produits dans l'immeuble à protéger, caractérisé par un panneau central adaptable aux dimensions de l'ouverture à protéger, une chambre à air gonfable périphérique assurant 1'étanchéité du système, et un cadre profilé fixé sur la périphérie du panneau central destiné à soutenir et guider la chambre à air gonflable.These and other objects are achieved, according to the invention, by a new sealing system intended to be used near an opening of a dwelling to prevent the infiltration of water, mud and other products in the building to be protected, characterized by a central panel adaptable to the dimensions of the opening to be protected, a peripheral inflatable air chamber ensuring The sealing of the system, and a profiled frame fixed on the periphery of the central panel intended to support and guide the inflatable air chamber.
Le système de la présente invention offre d'excellentes caractéristiques d'étanchéité et de résistance contre la pression des eaux par la combinaison d'un panneau rigide et d'une chambre à air gonflable servant non seulement à l'étanchéité mais aussi à maintenir le panneau en place lors de fortes pressions. Ces atouts sont: un poids réduit, une faible épaisseur ce qui facilite, d'une part son acheminement à l'endroit à protéger et d'autre part sa mise en oeuvre rapide par simple gonflage de la chambre à air, le système étant préassemblé.The system of the present invention offers excellent sealing characteristics and resistance against water pressure by the combination of a rigid panel and an inflatable air chamber used not only for sealing but also for maintaining the panel in place under heavy pressure. These advantages are: a reduced weight, a small thickness which facilitates, on the one hand its transport to the place to be protected and on the other hand its rapid implementation by simple inflation of the air chamber, the system being pre-assembled .
Le panneau sert à empêcher l'infiltration d'eau et d'autres produits dans les immeubles et tous les endroits à protéger. Le panneau, par sa chambre à air gonflable s'adapte facilement à différentes dimensions de portes ou autres ouvertures des endroits à protéger sans endommager les chambranles des portes ou autres surfaces murales.The panel is used to prevent the infiltration of water and other products into buildings and all places to be protected. The panel, by its inflatable air chamber easily adapts to different dimensions of doors or other openings of the places to be protected without damaging the door jambs or other wall surfaces.
Le panneau peut aussi servir à empêcher l'évacuation de l'eau ou autres produits lors d'un incendie dans un immeuble ou tout autre endroit.The panel can also be used to prevent the evacuation of water or other products during a fire in a building or any other place.
La technique de fabrication paticulière du système d'étanchéité de l'invention lui permet d'être appliquée sans inconvénient sur un support irrégulier. Il n'est nullement nécessaire de fixer de manière définitive le système d'étanchéité aux parois de l'immeuble à protéger, ce qui est très appréciable après emploi sur le plan de l'esthétique. La continuité entre le système d'étanchéité et les parois est assurée afin d'obtenir une surface d'ensemble rigide et étanche. De plus, il va de soi qu'après dégonflage de la chambre à air, le système d'étanchéité est entièrement réutilisable. D'autres caractéritiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre et qui n'est cependant donnée qu' à titre indicatif.The technique of manufacturing the sealing system of the invention allows it to be applied without disadvantage on an irregular support. There is no need to permanently fix the sealing system to the walls of the building to be protected, which is very significant after use in terms of aesthetics. Continuity between the waterproofing system and the walls is ensured in order to obtain a rigid and waterproof overall surface. In addition, it goes without saying that after deflating the air chamber, the sealing system is fully reusable. Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear during the description which follows and which is however given only for information.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description suivante, accompagnée de dessins en annexe, parmi lesquels:The invention will be better understood on reading the following description, accompanied by attached drawings, among which:
- la figure 1 schématise en vue latérale les différents éléments composant un système d'étanchéité pour les ouvertures d'un immeuble selon la présente invention,FIG. 1 shows diagrammatically in lateral view the various elements making up a sealing system for the openings of a building according to the present invention,
- la figure 2 schématise en vue latérale le système d'étanchéité de la figure 1 après assemblage,FIG. 2 shows diagrammatically in lateral view the sealing system of FIG. 1 after assembly,
- la figure 3 schématise en vue de coupe le cadre profilé du système de la figure 1,FIG. 3 shows diagrammatically in section view the profiled frame of the system of FIG. 1,
- la figure 4 schématise en vue de coupe une variante de la chambre à air du système de la figure 1,FIG. 4 shows diagrammatically in section view a variant of the air chamber of the system of FIG. 1,
- les figures 5a, 5b, 5c sont des vues en coupe de variantes de bouchons de fermeture,FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c are sectional views of variants of closure plugs,
- la figure 6 schématise en vue latérale une variante du système d'étanchéité de l'invention. - Figure 6 shows schematically in side view a variant of the sealing system of the invention.
- la figure 7 schématise en vue latérale une autre variante du système d'étanchéité de l'invention.- Figure 7 shows schematically in side view another variant of the sealing system of the invention.
- les figures 8a à 8d sont des vues en perspective du système d'étanchéité de la figure 7 lors de- Figures 8a to 8d are perspective views of the sealing system of Figure 7 during
1' assemblage .1 assembly.
En ce qui concerne sa constitution, le sytème d'étanchéité de la figure 1 se compose d'un panneau central 10 adaptable à l'ouverture de l'immeuble à protéger (par exemple une porte ou une fenêtre) , une chambre à air gonflable 20 périphérique pour assurer l' étanchéité du système, et d'un cadre profilé 30 prévu pour être adapté sur la périphérie du panneau central 10 de manière à soutenir et guider la chambre à air gonflable 20 lors du gonflage.With regard to its constitution, the sealing system of FIG. 1 consists of a central panel 10 adaptable to the opening of the building to be protected (for example a door or a window), an inflatable air chamber 20 peripheral to ensure the tightness of the system, and a profiled frame 30 provided to be adapted on the periphery of the central panel 10 so as to support and guide the inflatable air chamber 20 during inflation.
Le panneau assemblé ce place entre les rebords des murs extérieurs, le plus près possible du chambranle de la porte ou de la fenêtre à protéger. Avantageusement, le The assembled panel places this between the edges of the exterior walls, as close as possible to the door or window jamb to be protected. Advantageously, the
panneau assemblé peut être placé contre le châssis de la porte ou de la fenêtre, le cadre profilé 30 étant placé en contact avec le châssis. L'utilisation de cales intermédiaires peut aussi être envisagée.assembled panel can be placed against the frame of the door or window, the profiled frame 30 being placed in contact with the frame. The use of intermediate shims can also be considered.
Comme on peut le voir en figure 2, l'assemblage des différents éléments permet d'obtenir une cloison séparative relativement modulable par la chambre à air gonflable qui comblera les joints laissés entre le panneau et les deux rebords latéraux des murs. Un espace de l'ordre de 1 cm à 3 cm de chaque côté peut être comblé et rendu étanche par le gonflage de la chambre à air de sorte que un même panneau peut être adapté à des ouvertures différentes.As can be seen in FIG. 2, the assembly of the different elements makes it possible to obtain a relatively modular dividing wall by the inflatable air chamber which will fill the joints left between the panel and the two lateral edges of the walls. A space of the order of 1 cm to 3 cm on each side can be filled and made airtight by inflating the air chamber so that the same panel can be adapted to different openings.
Le panneau d'étanchéité de la présente invention dispose en particulier d'une capacité de résistance à la pression élevée, grâce à la présence de la chambre à air gonflée qui maintient le panneau en place.The sealing panel of the present invention has in particular a high pressure resistance capacity, thanks to the presence of the inflated air chamber which holds the panel in place.
En ce qui concerne le matériau du panneau 10, le choix peut être porté sur un panneau en bois marin ou d'une autre matière, de n'importe quelle dimension, adaptable à l'objet à protéger. Par exemple, le système d'étanchéité peut être fourni en kit avec un panneau 10 de 0,80 m de haut, de 0,90 m de large et de 18 mm d'épaisseur. D'autres panneaux de hauteurs et/ou de largeurs différentes peuvent être fournis sur demande.With regard to the material of the panel 10, the choice can be made on a panel made of marine wood or of another material, of any size, adaptable to the object to be protected. For example, the sealing system can be supplied as a kit with a panel 10 which is 0.80 m high, 0.90 m wide and 18 mm thick. Other panels of different heights and / or widths can be supplied on request.
Le cadre profilé 30 sert d'élément de soutien et de guidage de la chambre à air 20 autour du panneau central 10. En ce qui concerne le cadre 30, le matériau préconisé pour sa fabrication est un profilé d'aluminium ou tout autre matériau rigide adapté pour être fixé sur les bords du panneau central 10. Un profilé 30 en caoutchouc peut aussi être utilisé. Chaque élément 31, 32, 33 peut être formé d'une seule pièce. Ces éléments 31, 32, 33 ont- une forme générale en H, les bras supérieurs 34, 35 étant évasés vers l'extérieur. Comme le montre la figure 3, le cadre profilé 30 comporte deux éléments d'emboîtement 36, 37 pour permettre la fixation au panneau central 10. L'emboîtement se fait par une partie 38 en forme de U du cadre profilé 30. Cette partie 38 comprend deux bras 36, 37 emboîtables sur le bord périphérique du panneau 10. Le cadre profilé 30 peut être fixé par collage et/ou par vissage au panneau central 10. Un joint en silicone peut être utilisé entre le cadre profilé 30 et le panneau central 10 pour maintenir 1 'étanchéité. La distance intérieure Dl entre les bras 36, 37 correspond à l'épaisseur du panneau central 10.The profiled frame 30 serves as a support and guiding element for the air chamber 20 around the central panel 10. With regard to the frame 30, the material recommended for its manufacture is an aluminum profile or any other rigid material adapted to be fixed to the edges of the central panel 10. A rubber profile 30 can also be used. Each element 31, 32, 33 can be formed in one piece. These elements 31, 32, 33 have a general H shape, the upper arms 34, 35 being flared outwards. As shown in Figure 3, the profiled frame 30 has two interlocking elements 36, 37 to allow attachment to the central panel 10. The interlocking is done by a U-shaped part 38 of the profiled frame 30. This part 38 comprises two arms 36, 37 nestable on the peripheral edge of the panel 10. The profiled frame 30 can be fixed by gluing and / or by screwing to the central panel 10. A silicone seal can be used between the profiled frame 30 and the central panel 10 to maintain the seal. The internal distance Dl between the arms 36, 37 corresponds to the thickness of the central panel 10.
Des éléments de guidage sous la forme de deux bras 34, 35 servent à soutenir la chambre à air gonflable 20. Avantageusement, les bras 34, 35 son évasés vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan du panneau central 10 pour recevoir et guider la chambre à air gonflable 20. Pour les bras 34 et 35, un angle d'évasement de l'ordre de 20 degrés par rapport au plan du panneau est préconisé pour soutenir la chambre à air tout en permettant un gonflage adéquat. La distance intérieure D2 entre les bras 34, 35 correspond approximativement au diamètre de la chambre à air 20.Guide elements in the form of two arms 34, 35 serve to support the inflatable air chamber 20. Advantageously, the arms 34, 35 are flared outward relative to the plane of the central panel 10 to receive and guide the chamber air chamber 20. For the arms 34 and 35, a flaring angle of the order of 20 degrees relative to the plane of the panel is recommended to support the air chamber while allowing adequate inflation. The internal distance D2 between the arms 34, 35 corresponds approximately to the diameter of the air chamber 20.
Pour la chambre à air 20, le choix peut être porté sur une chambre à air en caoutchouc ou toute autre matière gonflable étanche. A titre indicatif, il peut s'agir d'une chambre à air en caoutchouc de qualité 92C butyl 65°.+ 5e shore d'une épaisseur de 1 mm et d'un diamètre extérieur de 28 mm.For the inner tube 20, the choice can be made on an inner tube made of rubber or any other waterproof inflatable material. As an indication, it may be an inner tube of quality rubber 92C butyl 65 °. + 5 e shore with a thickness of 1 mm and an outside diameter of 28 mm.
Dans le mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le cadre profilé 30 comporte trois éléments 31, 32, 33 fixés respectivement sur les bords latéraux et le bord inférieur du panneau central 10 et, après assemblage, la chambre à air 20 a une forme générale en U se conformant au cadre profilé 30.In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the profiled frame 30 comprises three elements 31, 32, 33 fixed respectively on the lateral edges and the lower edge of the central panel 10 and, after assembly, the air chamber 20 has a shape general in U conforming to the profiled frame 30.
La chambre à air est un tube 20 de section circulaire et de longueur correspondant approximativement aux dimensions du panneau (hauteur et largeur). La chambre à air 20 peut être collée sur le cadre profilé 30. Alternativement, une chambre à air de section ovale peut être utilisée.The air chamber is a tube 20 of circular cross section and of length corresponding approximately to the dimensions of the panel (height and width). Bedroom air 20 can be glued to the profiled frame 30. Alternatively, an air chamber of oval section can be used.
Avantageusement, comme le montre la figure 4, la chambre à air 20 comporte une surface cannelée 21 pour venir en contact avec les rebords des parois de l'ouverture à protéger. Quoique des résultats satisfaisants ont été apportés avec une chambre à air de surface lisse, les cannelures 21 de la chambre à air 20 permettent d'obtenir une résistance accrue du système d'étanchéité contre les pressions élevées des eaux. En outre, les cannelures 21 rigidifie la chambre à air 20 et empêche une déformation importante de celle-ci.Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 4, the air chamber 20 has a grooved surface 21 for coming into contact with the edges of the walls of the opening to be protected. Although satisfactory results have been obtained with a smooth surface air chamber, the grooves 21 of the air chamber 20 make it possible to obtain increased resistance of the sealing system against the high pressures of the water. In addition, the grooves 21 stiffens the air chamber 20 and prevents significant deformation thereof.
La chambre à air 20 comprend un bouchon 25, 26 cylindrique à chacune des deux extrémités, l'un 26 des bouchons 25, 26 comportant un embout de gonflage 27 (figure 5a). A titre d'exemple, un bouchon 25, 26 en caoutchouc de 30 mm de diamètre et de 25 mm de long peut être utilisé. Dans le cas d'une chambre à air ovale, comme le montre la figure 5b des bouchons ovales 26b correspondants sont utilisés (exemple: axes de 20 mm et 40 mm).The air chamber 20 comprises a plug 25, 26 cylindrical at each of the two ends, one 26 of the plugs 25, 26 comprising an inflation tip 27 (FIG. 5a). For example, a rubber stopper 25, 26 30 mm in diameter and 25 mm long can be used. In the case of an oval air chamber, as shown in FIG. 5b, corresponding oval plugs 26b are used (example: axes of 20 mm and 40 mm).
Comme le montre la figure 5c, des bouchons 26c de forme trapézoïdale correspondant au profil du cadre profilé 30c peuvent être utilisés. Cette forme de réalisation offre l'avantage d'avoir des bouchons 26c positionnés entièrement à l'intérieur du cadre profilé 30c, les bouchons 26c étant légèrement en retrait par rapport aux bras 34c, 35c du cadre 30c. Tout endommagement du bouchon 30c et/ou de la chambre à air lors de la mise en oeuvre peut ainsi être évité.As shown in FIG. 5c, plugs 26c of trapezoidal shape corresponding to the profile of the profiled frame 30c can be used. This embodiment offers the advantage of having plugs 26c positioned entirely inside the profiled frame 30c, the plugs 26c being slightly set back relative to the arms 34c, 35c of the frame 30c. Any damage to the plug 30c and / or the air chamber during implementation can thus be avoided.
Avantageusement, la chambre à air sera doublée d'une bande de mousse caoutchoutée étanche à 1 'eau. Cette bande de mousse est destinée à être disposée entre la chambre à air et les rebords des murs extérieurs de l'immeuble de manière à égaliser les surfaces îrrégulières de ces murs, si nécessaire. A titre d'exemple, cette bande de mousse sert à combler les joints ou toute autre irrégularité de la maçonnerie extérieure. A cet égard, une bande de mousse caoutchoutée de 50 mm de largeur et • de 10 ou 20 mm d'épaisseur est préconisée.Advantageously, the air chamber will be lined with a strip of rubberized foam waterproof 1 water. This strip of foam is intended to be placed between the inner tube and the edges of the exterior walls of the building so as to even out the irregular surfaces of these walls, if necessary. As an example, this band foam is used to fill the joints or any other irregularity of the exterior masonry. In this regard, a rubberized foam strip 50 mm wide and • 10 or 20 mm thick is recommended.
Par ailleurs, des encoignures 40, 41 en mousse étanche à l'eau destinées à être disposées aux coins inférieurs du panneau sont préconisées. Ces encoignures 40, 41 assurent l' étanchéité du système entre les angles formés par les coins inférieurs de 1 'ouverture à protéger et 1 ' arc formé par la chambre à air 20 à ces endroits.Furthermore, corners 40, 41 of waterproof foam intended to be placed at the lower corners of the panel are recommended. These corners 40, 41 seal the system between the angles formed by the lower corners of the opening to be protected and the arc formed by the air chamber 20 at these locations.
Suivant une autre forme de réalisation particulière illustrée en figure 6, le système d'étanchéité est comparable à celui de la figure 2 mais se compose de deux panneaux centraux 10a, 10b, et d'une extension 50 en vue de l'adapter à des ouvertures de plus grande largeur. Un moyen de fixation 60 prévu pour relier les deux parties 10a, 10b de panneau entre elles. L'extension 50 de panneau peut être insérée entre les deux parties 10a, 10b et reliée à celles- ci par un moyen de fixation 61 additionnel.According to another particular embodiment illustrated in Figure 6, the sealing system is comparable to that of Figure 2 but consists of two central panels 10a, 10b, and an extension 50 in order to adapt it to larger openings. Fixing means 60 provided for connecting the two parts 10a, 10b of panel together. The panel extension 50 can be inserted between the two parts 10a, 10b and connected to these by an additional fixing means 61.
Avantageusement, deux éléments de fixation 60, 61 profilés en forme de H sont utilisés pour fixer l'extension 50 aux panneaux centraux 10a, 10b. Un prolongement de cadre 35 profilé de la même manière que le cadre 30 est fixée à l'extension 50 pour soutenir et guider la chambre à air 20 à cet endroit. La flexibilité de la chambre à air 20 est suffisante pour permettre l'utilisation de l'extension 50 et élargir le panneau sans inconvénient pour la chambre à air. A titre d'exemple, ce système peut être fourni en kit avec des extensions 50 de 5 cm, 10 cm et 15 cm de sorte que des ouvertures de largeurs sensiblement différentes puissent être étanchéisées . L'espace de l'ordre de 1 cm à 3 cm entre le système d'étanchéité et le rebord de la maçonnerie de chaque côté est comblé par gonflage de la chambre à air. Si l'extension 50 n'est pas nécessaire, les deux panneaux 10a, 10b sont fixés l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'un des deux éléments profilés de fixation 60, 61.Advantageously, two fixing elements 60, 61 H-shaped profiles are used to fix the extension 50 to the central panels 10a, 10b. A frame extension 35 shaped in the same way as the frame 30 is fixed to the extension 50 to support and guide the inner tube 20 at this location. The flexibility of the inner tube 20 is sufficient to allow the use of the extension 50 and to widen the panel without disadvantage for the inner tube. For example, this system can be supplied as a kit with extensions 50 of 5 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm so that openings of substantially different widths can be sealed. The space of the order of 1 cm to 3 cm between the sealing system and the rim of the masonry on each side is filled by inflation of the air chamber. If the extension 50 is not necessary, the two panels 10a, 10b are fixed to each other by via one of the two profiled fixing elements 60, 61.
Dans cette forme de réalisation de la figure 6, la chambre à air 20 comporte deux bouchons 25, 25 de fermeture sans embout de gonflage. La chambre à air 20 comporte un embout de gonflage 28 latéral et une ouverture 38 est pratiquée dans le cadre profilé 30 pour permettre le passage de 1 ' embout de gonflage 28. Le même type de chambre à air 20 avec embout latéral 28 peut aussi être utilisée dans la forme de réalisation de la figure 2.In this embodiment of FIG. 6, the air chamber 20 comprises two plugs 25, 25 for closing without an inflation nozzle. The inner tube 20 has a lateral inflation tip 28 and an opening 38 is made in the profiled frame 30 to allow the inflation tip 28 to pass. The same type of inner tube 20 with lateral tip 28 can also be used in the embodiment of Figure 2.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation particulière ( non-illustrée ) de l'invention, trois chambres à air distinctes correspondant respectivement aux dimensions des bords latéraux et du bord inférieur du panneau central sont utilisées. Ces chambres à air séparées comportent chacune deux bouchons aux extrémités, l'un des bouchons comprenant un embout de gonflage pour permettre un gonflage séparé des chambres à air.In another particular embodiment (not shown) of the invention, three separate air chambers corresponding respectively to the dimensions of the side edges and of the bottom edge of the central panel are used. These separate air chambers each have two plugs at the ends, one of the plugs comprising an inflation nozzle to allow separate inflation of the air chambers.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation particulière (non-illustrée) de l'invention, le cadre profilé comprend quatres éléments profilés adaptés pour être fixés aux quatres côtés du panneau central . Ce système est alors dimensionné pour une fermeture complète d'une fenêtre ou d'une porte. Dans cette forme de réalisation, une chambre à air de forme généralement circulaire peut être utilisée et l'utilisation de bouchons de fermeture n'est plus nécessaire, un embout de gonflage étant fixé sur le côté de la chambre à air. In another particular embodiment (not shown) of the invention, the profiled frame comprises four profiled elements adapted to be fixed to the four sides of the central panel. This system is then dimensioned for a complete closing of a window or a door. In this embodiment, an air chamber of generally circular shape can be used and the use of closure plugs is no longer necessary, an inflation nozzle being attached to the side of the air chamber.
Suivant une autre forme de réalisation particulière illustrée en figure 7, le système d'étanchéité est comparable à celui de la figure 6 mais se compose de deux panneaux centraux 10a, 10b, et d'une extension variable 50 en vue de l'adapter à des ouvertures de largeur différentes. Un moyen de guidage 70 coulissant est prévu pour relier les deux parties 10a, 10b de panneau entre elles. L'extension 50 de panneau peut être insérée entre les deux parties 10a, 10b et reliée à celles-ci par plusieurs moyens de fixation 71 additionnels, tels que des boulons étanches 71.According to another particular embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7, the sealing system is comparable to that of FIG. 6 but consists of two central panels 10a, 10b, and a variable extension 50 in order to adapt it to openings of different widths. A sliding guide means 70 is provided to connect the two parts 10a, 10b of the panel together. The panel extension 50 can be inserted between the two parts 10a, 10b and connected to these by several additional fixing means 71, such as tight bolts 71.
Avantageusement, deux éléments d'extension 50 sont fixés aux panneaux centraux 10a, 10b par des boulons étanches 71. Les éléments 50 comportent un prolongement de cadre 35 profilé de la même manière que le cadre 30 pour soutenir et guider la chambre à air 20 à cet endroit. La flexibilité de la chambre a air 20 et suffisante pour permettre l'utilisation de l'élément d'extension variable 50 et élargir le panneau sans inconvénient pour la chambre à air.Advantageously, two extension elements 50 are fixed to the central panels 10a, 10b by tight bolts 71. The elements 50 comprise a frame extension 35 profiled in the same way as the frame 30 to support and guide the air chamber 20 to this place. The flexibility of the air chamber 20 is sufficient to allow the use of the variable extension element 50 and to widen the panel without disadvantage for the air chamber.
Dans cette forme de réalisation de la figure 7, la chambre à air 20 comporte deux bouchons 25, 25 de fermeture sans embout de gonflage. La chambre à air 20 comporte un embout de gonflage 28 latéral et une ouverture 38 est pratiquée dans le cadre profilé 30 pour permettre le passage de l'embout de gonflage 28. Le même type de chambre à air 20 avec embout latéral 28 peut aussi être utilisée dans la forme de réalisation de la figure 2.In this embodiment of FIG. 7, the air chamber 20 comprises two plugs 25, 25 for closing without an inflation nozzle. The air chamber 20 has a lateral inflation tip 28 and an opening 38 is made in the profiled frame 30 to allow the inflation tip 28 to pass. The same type of air chamber 20 with lateral tip 28 can also be used in the embodiment of Figure 2.
En ce qui concerne le mode de réalisation de la figure 7, ce système d'étanchéité est adaptable à toute largeur de porte ou fenêtre grâce à une ou deux tôles 50 en acier (ou tout autre métal ou matière présentant une solidité et une étanchéité similaire) épousant la forme du profilé 30 et des parties 10a, 10b en bois marin formant ensemble une gangue dans laquelle viennent s'insérer les deux demi panneaux en bois marin (ou toute autre matière présentant la même imperméabilité et résistance) à une profondeur variable au millimètre près en fonction de la largeur de la porte ou de la fenêtre à protéger. L'espace entre les deux demis panneaux 10a, 10b est comblé en bas par une règle de guidage 70 servant d'appui aux deux demis panneaux 10a, 10b et empêchant le pneumatique 20 de s'étendre dans sa partie centrale vers l'intérieur de la gangue. Les deux tôles métalliques 50 formant une gangue creuse sont boulonnées aux demis panneaux 10a, 10b avec des boulons étanches 71.As regards the embodiment of FIG. 7, this sealing system is adaptable to any width of door or window by means of one or two sheets 50 of steel (or any other metal or material having a similar strength and sealing ) conforming to the shape of the profile 30 and of the parts 10a, 10b of marine wood together forming a gangue in which the two half panels of marine wood (or any other material) are inserted having the same impermeability and resistance) to a variable depth to the nearest millimeter depending on the width of the door or window to be protected. The space between the two half panels 10a, 10b is filled at the bottom by a guide rule 70 serving to support the two half panels 10a, 10b and preventing the tire 20 from extending in its central part towards the interior of gangue. The two metal sheets 50 forming a hollow gangue are bolted to the half panels 10a, 10b with tight bolts 71.
Comme on peut le voir aux figures 8a et 8d, ce système d'étanchéité dans sa version de base, se compose de deux demi-panneaux 10a, 10b en bois marin bac élisé insérés plus ou moins profondément, selon la largeur de la porte, dans une gangue d'acier 50 et ceinturés sur un demi périmètre par un profilé en aluminium 30 destiné à guider et surtout à protéger une structure gonflable à relief anti-dérapant dont la pression sur les parois assure l' étanchéité .As can be seen in FIGS. 8a and 8d, this sealing system in its basic version, consists of two half-panels 10a, 10b in marine wood with an electrified tray inserted more or less deeply, depending on the width of the door, in a steel gangue 50 and encircled on a half perimeter by an aluminum profile 30 intended to guide and above all to protect an inflatable structure with non-slip relief whose pressure on the walls ensures sealing.
Au moins une des deux tôles d'acier 50 comporte un rebord supérieur 36 plié à 90° pour épouser la forme des panneaux servant aussi de raidisseur et à assurer la rigidité. Les deux tôles d'acier 50 peuvent comporter chacune un rebord supérieur opposé l'un à l'autre pour assurer la rigidité. La forme du prolongement 35 des tôles 50 dans la partie inférieure épouse la forme du profilé 30 et sert aussi de raidisseur.At least one of the two steel sheets 50 has an upper edge 36 folded at 90 ° to match the shape of the panels also serving as stiffener and to ensure rigidity. The two steel sheets 50 may each have an upper rim opposite one another to ensure rigidity. The shape of the extension 35 of the sheets 50 in the lower part follows the shape of the profile 30 and also serves as a stiffener.
Le système standard s'adapte à toutes les largeurs de portes comprises entre 80 et 110 centimètres et a une hauteur de 80 centimètres, ce qui est suffisant pour faire face à 90% des inondations en Europe. Il peut bien entendu être fabriqué sur mesures, ce qui peut s'avérer nécessaire par exemple dans le cas d'un garage en pente.The standard system adapts to all door widths between 80 and 110 centimeters and has a height of 80 centimeters, which is sufficient to cope with 90% of floods in Europe. It can of course be made to measure, which may be necessary for example in the case of a sloping garage.
Le premier montage peut être effectué au domicile du client par un technicien car le système livré en kit, doit d'abord être adapté à la largeur de la porte. Dans le kit, les profilés 30 en aluminium sont déjà fixés aux demi-panneaux 10a, 10b et le pneumatique 20 est déjà attaché à l'un de ces derniers.The first assembly can be carried out at the customer's home by a technician because the system delivered as a kit must first be adapted to the width of the door. In the kit, the aluminum profiles 30 are already fixed to the half-panels 10a, 10b and the tire 20 is already attached to one of these.
Le technicien glissera la règle de guidage 70 coulissante dans l'emplacement prévu à cet effet à hauteur du profilé 30 (fig 8a) et placera les demi-panneaux à environ un centimètre des parois du mur en faisant coulisser la règle de guidage 70.The technician will slide the sliding guide rule 70 into the space provided for this purpose at the level of the profile 30 (FIG. 8a) and place the half-panels about one centimeter from the walls of the wall by sliding the guide rule 70.
Il placera alors les deux plaques d'acier 50 de part et d'autre du demi-panneau 10a non encore foré et percera les plaques 50 et panneaux 10a, 10b à l'endroit défini par la largeur de la porte pour y fixer les boulonsHe will then place the two steel plates 50 on either side of the half-panel 10a not yet drilled and will pierce the plates 50 and panels 10a, 10b at the location defined by the width of the door to fix the bolts
71 étanches.71 waterproof.
Cette opération effectuée, il glissera le deuxième demi-panneaux 10b dans la gangue d'acier et fixera les boulons 71 dans les trous déjà forés. L'adaptation à la largeur de porte est à présent terminée. Il ne reste qu'à placer le pneumatique 20. Celui-ci a une élasticité telle qu'une différence de trente centimètres ne pose aucun problème.Once this operation has been completed, he will slide the second half-panel 10b into the steel gangue and fix the bolts 71 in the holes already drilled. The adaptation to the door width is now complete. All that remains is to place the tire 20. It has an elasticity such that a difference of thirty centimeters does not pose any problem.
Après avoir fixé le pneumatique 20 et vissé son bouchon 25 à l'autre partie supérieure du profilé 30, le technicien gonflera modérément la chambre à air 20 une première fois pour l'adapter à la taille désirée. Après avoir dégonflée , il lui restera à clipser les mousses 40 ou polystyrènes aux coins inférieurs du panneau ; il placera ce dernier devant la porte, idéalement contre le listel, et gonflera à nouveau le chambre à air. Le système est alors prêt à servir. Il peut être dégonflé et rangé avec ses compléments (coins de réserve, pompe, rustines, silicone) non loin de la porte pour gagner du temps en cas d' alerte.After fixing the tire 20 and screwing its cap 25 to the other upper part of the profile 30, the technician will moderately inflate the air chamber 20 a first time to adapt it to the desired size. After deflating, he will have to clip the foam 40 or polystyrenes at the bottom corners of the panel; he will place the latter in front of the door, ideally against the listel, and inflate the inner tube again. The system is then ready to use. It can be deflated and stored with its accessories (reserve corners, pump, patches, silicone) not far from the door to save time in the event of an alert.
Les silicone ne doit en principe pas être utilisé sauf si les parois de mur présentent des aspérités anormales auquel cas, il faudrait les égaliser. Grâce à cette invention, même en cas d'infiltrations par murs ou sous-sol, le niveau d'eau intérieur voit sa croissance ralentie de sorte qu'elle ne dépasse plus la capacité de débit d'une pompe à eau. Dans les meilleurs cas (murs et fondations neufs ou imperméabilisés, soupiraux obturés), l'étanchéité de la maison est parfaite.The silicone should not in principle be used unless the walls of the walls have abnormal roughness in which case, they should be leveled. Thanks to this invention, even in the event of infiltration by walls or basement, the interior water level sees its growth slowed down so that it no longer exceeds the flow capacity of a water pump. In the best cases (new or waterproofed walls and foundations, closed air vents), the house is perfectly sealed.
Le rythme de croissance du niveau d'eau dans une habitation n'a pas seulement une importance primordiale en fonction de la capacité de débit de la pompe à eau. Même en l'absence de cette dernière, le locataire du lieu appréciera le temps gagné grâce au système de l'invention car il lui permettra de sauver ce qui peut l'être.The rate of growth of the water level in a home is not only of paramount importance depending on the flow capacity of the water pump. Even in the absence of the latter, the tenant of the place will appreciate the time saved thanks to the system of the invention because it will allow him to save what can be saved.
Il est donc important, en cas d'alerte, de pouvoir placer rapidement le système et c'est précisément l'un de ses atouts majeurs. S'il est habituellement rangé à proximité de la porte pour laquelle il est conçu, il ne faudra que quelques secondes pour l'installer. Il suffit de le poser juste devant la porte, et de procéder au gonflage jusqu'à ce que la chambre à air 20 fasse pression contre les parois.It is therefore important, in the event of an alert, to be able to quickly place the system and this is precisely one of its major advantages. If it is usually stored near the door for which it is designed, it will only take a few seconds to install. It suffices to place it just in front of the door, and to inflate until the inner tube 20 presses against the walls.
Le système ne nécessite aucune installation préalable aux murs ou à la porte qu'il protège des chocs et de l'humidité de sorte que, le danger passé, l'habitat retrouve aussitôt son apparence normale.The system does not require any prior installation on the walls or on the door, which it protects from shocks and humidity, so that once the danger has passed, the habitat will immediately return to its normal appearance.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation particulière (non-illustrée) de l'invention, les boulons pour fixer les demis panneaux à la gangue sont inutiles, la distance nécessaire entre les deux demis panneaux selon la largeur de l'ouverture à protéger étant assurée par des ressorts ou par un système mécanique ou électrique actionnable de l'extérier par manivelle ou bouton. Ces systèmes permettent d'adapter en quelques secondes un panneau à la largeur d'une porte et offrent donc à la protection civile comme aux particuliers un gain de temps et d'encombrement précieux en cas d'alerte. Dans une autre forme de réalisation particulière (non-illustrée) de l'invention, le système d'étanchéité comporte en outre sur les bords supérieurs du panneau deux verrous destinés à servir de sécurité contre la pression ascensionnelle au cas où les murs et chambranles servant de points d'appui aux parties latérales du pneumatique seraient particulièrement lisses et risqueraient d'entraîner un glissement du pneumatique.In another particular embodiment (not shown) of the invention, the bolts for fixing the half panels to the gangue are unnecessary, the necessary distance between the two half panels according to the width of the opening to be protected being provided by springs or by a mechanical or electrical system which can be actuated by a crank or button. These systems make it possible to adapt a panel to the width of a door in a few seconds and therefore offer civil protection as well as individuals a precious saving of time and space in the event of an alert. In another particular embodiment (not illustrated) of the invention, the sealing system further comprises on the upper edges of the panel two latches intended to serve as security against the upward pressure in the event that the walls and jambs serving support points on the lateral parts of the tire would be particularly smooth and could cause the tire to slip.
Après placement et gonflage, la stabilité du système est remarquable. Les essais pour le déstabiliser se sont avérés vains. Cette stabilité est assurée par la pression du pneumatique contre les parois latérales indépendemment du fait que la largeur du système est variable. La pression d'eau supplémentaire ne peut que renforcer cette stabilité.After placement and inflation, the stability of the system is remarkable. Attempts to destabilize it were unsuccessful. This stability is ensured by the pressure of the tire against the side walls independently of the fact that the width of the system is variable. The additional water pressure can only reinforce this stability.
Toutefois, la pression du même pneumatique sur le sol aurait pour effet de soulever le dispositif si elle était supérieure aux pressions latérales. Au delà d'une largeur limite, la pression au sol dépasserait les pressions latérales et l'eau pourrait s'infiltrer sous le pneumatique .However, the pressure of the same tire on the ground would have the effect of lifting the device if it were greater than the lateral pressures. Beyond a limit width, the ground pressure would exceed the lateral pressures and the water could infiltrate under the tire.
C'est la raison pour laquelle, dans le cas d'une porte de garage par exemple, il est recommandé d'utiliser deux systèmes de ce type reliés entre eux par un étançon central. Dans cette autre forme de réalisation particulière (non-ilustrée) de l'invention, le dispositif comporte en outre un cylindre en alumimium solidement boulonné au sol et présentant de part et d'autre de son diamètre un prolongement en forme de U évasé similaire au profilé 30 et destiné à loger le pneumtique. Dans ce cylindre, coulisse une tige métallique qui sera boulonnée au plafond pour en compléter la stabilité à la manière d'un étançon. Les prolongements latéraux du cylindre permettent de recevoir les pneumatiques respectifs des deux systèmes adjacents dans la partie centrale de la porte de garage. Ce système permet de protéger efficacement toutes dimensions de portes de garage. On peut ainsi utiliser 3 dispositifs de ce type et deux étançons ou davantage encore sans diminuer l'efficacité du système.This is the reason why, in the case of a garage door for example, it is recommended to use two systems of this type connected together by a central prop. In this other particular embodiment (not illustrated) of the invention, the device further comprises an aluminum cylinder firmly bolted to the ground and having on either side of its diameter a flared U-shaped extension similar to the section 30 and intended to house the tire. In this cylinder slides a metal rod which will be bolted to the ceiling to complete its stability in the manner of a prop. The lateral extensions of the cylinder make it possible to receive the respective tires of the two adjacent systems in the central part of the garage door. This system effectively protects all door dimensions garage. It is thus possible to use 3 devices of this type and two or more props without reducing the efficiency of the system.
Le placement par un technicien comprend alors une première installation du système et donc la préparation du sol et du plafond au boulonnage de l' étançon. Si le panneau est bien monté, la porte peut être ouverte sans dommage pour permettre les entrées et sorties de la maison avant la décrue .The placement by a technician then includes a first installation of the system and therefore the preparation of the floor and the ceiling for the bolting of the prop. If the panel is properly mounted, the door can be opened without damage to allow entry and exit of the house before the recession.
D'autres formes de réalisation de la présente invention, à la portée de l'Homme de Métier, auraient également pu être envisagées sans pour cela sortir du cadre de celle-ci. Other embodiments of the present invention, within the reach of the skilled person, could also have been envisaged without departing from the scope thereof.

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1. Système d'étanchéité destiné à être utilisé près d'une ouverture d'une habitation ou autre construction pour empêcher l'infiltration d'eau, de boue et autres produits dans l'habitation à protéger, le système comprenant un panneau central (10a, 10b) en deux parties (10a, 10b) distinctes adaptable aux dimensions de l'ouverture à protéger, une chambre à air gonflable (20) périphérique assurant l' étanchéité du système, et un cadre profilé (30) fixé sur la périphérie du panneau central (10a, 10b) destiné à soutenir et guider la chambre à air gonflable (20), caractérisé en ce que le système comprend en outre une extension centrale (50) épousant la forme du cadre profilé (30) et des deux parties (10a, 10b) et formant une gangue dans laquelle viennent s'insérer les deux parties (10a, 10b) , et un élément de guidage (70) servant d'appui aux deux parties (10a, 10b) et empêchant la chambre à air gonflable (20) de s'étendre dans la partie centrale vers l'intérieur de la gangue.1. A sealing system intended to be used near an opening of a dwelling or other construction to prevent the infiltration of water, mud and other products into the dwelling to be protected, the system comprising a central panel ( 10a, 10b) in two separate parts (10a, 10b) adaptable to the dimensions of the opening to be protected, an inflatable air chamber (20) peripheral ensuring the sealing of the system, and a profiled frame (30) fixed on the periphery of the central panel (10a, 10b) intended to support and guide the inflatable air chamber (20), characterized in that the system also comprises a central extension (50) conforming to the shape of the profiled frame (30) and of the two parts (10a, 10b) and forming a gangue in which the two parts are inserted (10a, 10b), and a guide element (70) serving to support the two parts (10a, 10b) and preventing the air chamber inflatable (20) to extend in the central part towards the inside the gangue.
2. Système d'étanchéité suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'extension centrale (50) comprend, deux tôles métalliques (50) formant une gangue creuse et qui sont boulonnées aux deux parties (10a, 10b) avec des boulons étanches (71) .2. Sealing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the central extension (50) comprises two metal sheets (50) forming a hollow gangue and which are bolted to the two parts (10a, 10b) with tight bolts (71).
3. Système d'étanchéité suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'extension centrale (50) comprend une plaque métallique (50) pliée généralement à 180° formant une gangue creuse et qui est boulonnée aux deux parties (10a, 10b) avec des boulons étanches (71) . 3. Sealing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the central extension (50) comprises a metal plate (50) folded generally at 180 ° forming a hollow gangue and which is bolted to the two parts (10a, 10b) with waterproof bolts (71).
4. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'extension centrale (50) formant une gangue comporte au moins un rebord supérieur 36 plié à 90° pour épouser la forme des parties (10a, 10b) et servant de raidisseur et à assurer la rigidité dans la partie centrale.4. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the central extension (50) forming a gangue comprises at least one upper rim 36 folded at 90 ° to match the shape of the parts (10a, 10b) and serving as a stiffener and ensuring rigidity in the central part.
5. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications l à 4, caractérisé en ce que la forme du prolongement (35) de l'extension centrale (50) dans la partie inférieure épouse la forme du profilé (30) et sert ainsi de raidisseur.5. Sealing system according to one of claims l to 4, characterized in that the shape of the extension (35) of the central extension (50) in the lower part follows the shape of the profile (30) and thus serves of stiffener.
6. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la distance nécessaire entre les deux parties (10a, 10b) du panneau selon la largeur de l'ouverture à protéger est assurée par des ressorts disposés en les parties (10a, 10b) ou par un système mécanique ou électrique actionnable de l'extérieur par manivelle ou bouton.6. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the necessary distance between the two parts (10a, 10b) of the panel along the width of the opening to be protected is ensured by springs arranged in the parts (10a, 10b) or by a mechanical or electrical system actuable from the outside by crank or button.
7. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre sur les bords supérieurs des deux parties (10a, 10b) du panneau deux verrous destinés à servir de sécurité contre la pression ascensionnelle au cas où les murs et chambranles servant de points d'appui aux parties latérales de la chambre à air (20) sont particulièrement lisses et risquent d'entraîner un glissement de la chambre à air (20) .7. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it further comprises on the upper edges of the two parts (10a, 10b) of the panel two latches intended to serve as security against the rising pressure in case the walls and frames serving as support points for the lateral parts of the inner tube (20) are particularly smooth and risk causing the inner tube (20) to slide.
8. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un étançon télescopique adapté à être vissé au sol et au plafond pour assurer la stabilité centrale contre la pression ascensionnelle et permettant au système de s'accoupler à lui-même dans le cas de très larges ouvertures au moyen d'un double profilé articulé de part et d'autre de l' étançon télescopique destiné à recevoir les chambres à air des deux systèmes dans la partie centrale.8. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it further comprises a telescopic prop adapted to be screwed to the floor and to the ceiling to ensure central stability against the rising pressure and allowing the system to mate with itself in the case of very large openings by means of a double articulated profile on either side of the telescopic prop intended to receive the air chambers of the two systems in the central part.
9. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le cadre profilé (30) comporte un moyen d'emboîtement (36, 37) pour permettre la fixation au panneau central et des moyens de guidage sous la forme de deux bras (34, 35) servant à soutenir la chambre à air gonflable (20) .9. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the profiled frame (30) comprises an interlocking means (36, 37) to allow attachment to the central panel and guide means under the form of two arms (34, 35) serving to support the inflatable air chamber (20).
10. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les bras (34,10. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the arms (34,
35) sont évasés vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan du panneau (10) pour recevoir et guider la chambre à air gonflable (20) .35) are flared outward relative to the plane of the panel (10) to receive and guide the inflatable air chamber (20).
11. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'emboîtement (36, 37) est une partie (38) en forme de U comportant deux bras (36, 37) emboîtables sur le bord périphérique du panneau (10) .11. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the fitting means (36, 37) is a U-shaped part (38) comprising two arms (36, 37) which can be fitted onto the peripheral edge of the panel (10).
12. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le profilé (30) est formé en deux pièces distinctes et est en aluminium.12. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the profile (30) is formed in two separate parts and is made of aluminum.
13. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que la chambre à air (20) comporte une surface extérieure cannelée (21) pour rigidifier la chambre à air (20) tout en assurant 1' étanchéité. 13. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the air chamber (20) has a grooved outer surface (21) to stiffen the air chamber (20) while ensuring 1 sealing .
14. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que la chambre à air (20) est de section circulaire et comprend un bouchon cylindrique (25, 26) à chacune des deux extrémités.14. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the air chamber (20) is of circular section and comprises a cylindrical plug (25, 26) at each of the two ends.
15. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce que la chambre à air (20) est de section ovale et comprend un bouchon (25, 26) de section ovale à chacune des deux extrémités.15. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the air chamber (20) is of oval section and comprises a plug (25, 26) of oval section at each of the two ends.
16. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que la chambre à air (20) comprend un bouchon (25, 26) de section trapézoïdale à chacune des deux extrémités, le bouchon (25, 26) étant adapté pour être inséré dans le cadre profilé (30) .16. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the air chamber (20) comprises a plug (25, 26) of trapezoidal section at each of the two ends, the plug (25, 26 ) being adapted to be inserted into the profiled frame (30).
17. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que un des bouchons (25, 26) comporte un embout de gonflage (27) pour la chambre à air.17. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that one of the plugs (25, 26) comprises an inflation nozzle (27) for the air chamber.
18. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisé en ce que un des bouchons (25, 26) comporte un embout de gonflage (28) latéral et en ce que le cadre profilé (30) comporte un perçage (39) pour permettre le passage de l'embout de gonflage (28) .18. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that one of the plugs (25, 26) has a lateral inflation tip (28) and in that the profiled frame (30) has a bore (39) to allow the passage of the inflation tip (28).
19. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une bande de mousse étanche à l'eau adaptée pour être disposée entre la chambre à air (20) et les parois de l'ouverture de l'immeuble de manière à égaliser les surfaces irrégulières de ces parois. 19. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that it further comprises a strip of waterproof foam adapted to be disposed between the air chamber (20) and the walls of the opening of the building so as to equalize the irregular surfaces of these walls.
20. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 19, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des encoignures (40, 41) en mousse étanche à l'eau adaptées pour être disposées aux coins inférieurs et assurer l' étanchéité du système.20. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that it further comprises corners (40, 41) of waterproof foam adapted to be arranged at the lower corners and ensure the tightness of the system.
21. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 20, caractérisé en ce que le cadre profilé (30) comporte quatre éléments fixés respectivement sur les bords latéraux et le bord inférieur de chaque partie (10a, 10b) du panneau central (10) , et en ce que la chambre à air (20) a une forme générale en U se conformant au cadre profilé (30) .21. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the profiled frame (30) comprises four elements fixed respectively on the lateral edges and the lower edge of each part (10a, 10b) of the central panel (10), and in that the air chamber (20) has a general U-shape conforming to the profiled frame (30).
22. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisé par trois chambres à air distinctes correspondant respectivement aux dimensions des bords latéraux et du bord inférieur du panneau central chacune des chambres à air comportant un bouchon à chacune des extrémités.22. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized by three separate air chambers corresponding respectively to the dimensions of the lateral edges and of the lower edge of the central panel, each of the air chambers comprising a plug at each of the ends.
23. Système d'étanchéité suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 22, caractérisé en ce que le cadre profilé (30) comprend quatre éléments adaptés pour être fixés aux quatre côtés du panneau central et en ce que la chambre à air a une forme généralement circulaire de manière à permettre la fermeture complète de l'ouverture à protéger. 23. Sealing system according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the profiled frame (30) comprises four elements adapted to be fixed to the four sides of the central panel and in that the air chamber has a shape generally circular so as to allow complete closure of the opening to be protected.
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