EP1500778A1 - Shutter or sun protection Installation comprising a security device - Google Patents

Shutter or sun protection Installation comprising a security device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1500778A1
EP1500778A1 EP04356140A EP04356140A EP1500778A1 EP 1500778 A1 EP1500778 A1 EP 1500778A1 EP 04356140 A EP04356140 A EP 04356140A EP 04356140 A EP04356140 A EP 04356140A EP 1500778 A1 EP1500778 A1 EP 1500778A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
screen
installation according
stopping
rotating member
stop
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP04356140A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1500778B1 (en
Inventor
Christophe Bresson
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Simu SAS
Original Assignee
Simu SAS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Simu SAS filed Critical Simu SAS
Publication of EP1500778A1 publication Critical patent/EP1500778A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1500778B1 publication Critical patent/EP1500778B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/80—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling
    • E06B9/82—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic
    • E06B9/84—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic against dropping
    • 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
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/80—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling
    • E06B9/82—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic
    • E06B9/88—Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised opening; Braking or immobilising devices; Devices for limiting unrolling automatic for limiting unrolling
    • 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
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/68—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
    • E06B2009/6809—Control
    • E06B2009/6872—Control using counters to determine shutter position
    • E06B2009/6881—Mechanical counters

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an installation of closure or sun protection comprising a set of security.
  • Closure means doors, gates, shutters and equivalent equipment.
  • a winding mechanism for the operation of a screen
  • the invention aims more specifically, but not exclusively, such an installation, including the mechanism winding can be operated electrically, thanks to a engine.
  • an engine stop switch electrical power is activated, following the detection of the rupture of a compensation spring of the installation, as is known from EP-A-0 151 427 or DE-U-93 10 792.
  • this stop switch is actuated following the detection of a speed of abnormal rotation of the maneuvering shaft of the screen, as this is known from DE-A-199 29 094.
  • the invention proposes to give more security to the facilities existing closure or sun protection, which does not are not secure enough.
  • the invention proposes to carry out the aforementioned improvement, preserving to the extent possible the arrangement of these already existing installations, while optimally using ancillary equipment offered in the trade.
  • closure or sun protection including a suitable screen to selectively close an opening, an engine drive this screen, as well as a set of with end-of-stroke means capable of stop the screen in at least one end position of race, ultimate end-of-race means, able to stop the screen when it exceeds its end position (s) race, and means of stopping the fall of the screen, able to prevent the fall of this screen under the action of the gravity, the ultimate end-of-race means and the means stopping the fall of the screen being mounted on a single support.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 The installation of closing or sunscreen, illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, comprises first of all a built, having two wings 2 which support so a winding tube 4. The latter is intended for drive a screen 6, able to selectively close a opening 8 delimited substantially by the two wings 2 and the lower part of the tube 4.
  • this tube 4 Of a first longitudinal side of this tube 4, namely of a first lateral side of the screen, it is expected a support 10, on which is mounted an assembly formed of a electric motor 11 and a device 12 end of race.
  • This set 11, 12, known as such, is example according to that described in DE-A-34 20 789.
  • a wheel rollers 14 is mounted integral with a main shaft 16, intended for the operation of the winding tube 4.
  • This wheel rollers 14, which is in accordance with the teaching of DE-A-199 29 094, is adapted to cooperate with a switch 20 stop the tree 16, as will be seen in what follows.
  • a gear 22, engaging with the wheel 14 at a shoulder 14 1 of the latter, is integral with a secondary shaft 24, in the form of a threaded rod, which is received in a housing 26.
  • a second stop switch 32 is provided of the shaft 16, received partly in the interior volume of the housing 26.
  • This switch 32 is arranged axially between the two players 28 and 28 ', so that one or the other of these is able to actuate this switch, as will be seen in what follows.
  • roller wheel 14 is located mounted on a fixed support 34, resting on a console 35 solidarity with the building.
  • gear 22 is received in a bore 36, formed in this support 34, while the housing 26 is secured against the walls of a housing 38, provided in this support 34, which opens into the aforementioned bore 36, while having radial dimensions clearly superior to the latter.
  • closure system or sunscreen The use of the closure system or sunscreen, described above, will now be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • the assembly 11, 12 provides, on the one hand, the motorization and so moving the screen 6 and, on the other hand, stopping of the latter in two end positions predetermined.
  • the main shaft 16 continues to drive the screen 6 and, consequently, the roller wheel 14 and the threaded rod 24.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a variant embodiment of the invention.
  • the mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 1 to 3 are assigned same reference numbers, increased by 100.
  • the means for stopping the screen at the end of the final stroke are devoid of a switch, such as that of FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • This is replaced by a lever 132, generally shaped. T.
  • This lever 132 which is pivotally mounted about an axis A perpendicular to the threaded rod 124, comprises two branches, one of which 132 1 extends between the two players 128 and 128 ', and whose other 132 2 extends in the vicinity of the switch 120.
  • the invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.
  • the solution provided by the invention is a remarkable modularity, as far as use of facilities and ancillary equipment already existing or available on the market.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Operating, Guiding And Securing Of Roll- Type Closing Members (AREA)
  • Power-Operated Mechanisms For Wings (AREA)
  • Road Signs Or Road Markings (AREA)
  • Revetment (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)

Abstract

The installation or protection has a motor driving a shield to selectively seal an opening, and a limit switching device to stop the shield in a limit switch position. Rod (24) and two screws (28, 28) stop the shield when the shield exceeds its limit switch position. A rotating rack (14) and an interrupter (20) avoids the fall of the shield. The rod, screws, rack and interrupter are mounted on a fixed support (34).

Description

La présente invention concerne une installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire comportant un ensemble de sécurité.The present invention relates to an installation of closure or sun protection comprising a set of security.

Par installation de fermeture, on entend les portes, portails, volets et matériels équivalents.Closure means doors, gates, shutters and equivalent equipment.

Dans une installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire, il est connu d'utiliser un mécanisme d'enroulement pour la manoeuvre d'un écran, terme générique utilisé ici pour désigner notamment un tablier, une porte ou un volet. L'invention vise plus spécifiquement, mais non exclusivement, une telle installation, dont le mécanisme d'enroulement peut être actionné électriquement, grâce à un moteur.In a closing or protective installation solar, it is known to use a winding mechanism for the operation of a screen, a generic term used here to designate in particular an apron, a door or a shutter. The invention aims more specifically, but not exclusively, such an installation, including the mechanism winding can be operated electrically, thanks to a engine.

Dans cette optique, il est tout d'abord connu d'associer, à ce moteur, des moyens d'arrêt de l'écran précité, en fin de course. Ainsi, il existe des ensembles standards intégrant un moto-réducteur et un dispositif de fin de course, tel que celui décrit dans DE-A-34 20 789.In this perspective, it is first known to associate, with this engine, means of stopping the screen aforementioned, at the end of the race. So, there are sets standards incorporating a geared motor and a limit switch, such as that described in DE-A-34 20 789.

En cas de défaillance du dispositif de fin de course, il est également connu de faire appel à un dispositif complémentaire de fin de course, dite « ultime ». Un tel dispositif constitue un moyen d'arrêt de l'écran, lorsque ce dernier se trouve au-delà de sa ou de ses positions(s) de fin de course. Après la mise en oeuvre de ce dispositif de fin de course ultime, l'installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire ne peut plus être utilisée en l'état.In case of failure of the end-of-stroke device, it is also known to use a device complementary end of race, called "ultimate". Such device constitutes a means of stopping the screen, when the latter is beyond his position (s) end of race. After the implementation of this device end of the race, the closing or sun protection can no longer be used as is.

Ceci étant précisé, il est connu d'intégrer, au sein d'un même ensemble de sécurité, un dispositif de fin de course et un dispositif de fin de course ultime, associés au moteur électrique. Un tel agencement est par exemple conforme à un de ceux commercialisés respectivement par la société GFA sous la référence SI25.10 - SI55.15, par la société GAROG sous la référence DK, ou encore par la société MFZ sous la référence MTZ. That being said, it is known to integrate, within of the same set of security, a device for the end of race and an ultimate end-of-race device, associated to the electric motor. Such an arrangement is for example conform to one of those marketed respectively by the GFA under the reference SI25.10 - SI55.15, by the GAROG under the reference DK, or by the MFZ company under the reference MTZ.

Par ailleurs, il est connu de munir des installations de fermeture ou de protection solaire au moyen de dispositifs de sécurité, dénommés « anti-chute ». Ces derniers sont destinés à empêcher la chute de l'écran sous l'effet de la gravité, dans le cas d'une rupture mécanique intervenant dans la chaíne cinématique de commande de cet écran et/ou dans le cas de casse d'un ressort de compensation.Moreover, it is known to provide facilities closing or sun protection by means of safety devices, called "anti-fall". These last are intended to prevent the fall of the screen under the effect of gravity, in the case of a mechanical break intervening in the kinematic chain control of this screen and / or in the case of breakage of a spring compensation.

Dans cette optique, un interrupteur d'arrêt du moteur électrique est actionné, à la suite de la détection de la rupture d'un ressort de compensation de l'installation, comme cela est connu de EP-A-0 151 427 ou de DE-U-93 10 792. A titre d'alternative, cet interrupteur d'arrêt est actionné à la suite de la détection d'une vitesse de rotation anormale de l'arbre de manoeuvre de l'écran, comme cela est connu par DE-A-199 29 094.With this in mind, an engine stop switch electrical power is activated, following the detection of the rupture of a compensation spring of the installation, as is known from EP-A-0 151 427 or DE-U-93 10 792. Alternatively, this stop switch is actuated following the detection of a speed of abnormal rotation of the maneuvering shaft of the screen, as this is known from DE-A-199 29 094.

Compte tenu de ce qui précède, l'invention se propose de conférer davantage de sécurité aux installations existantes de fermeture ou de protection solaire, qui ne sont pas sécurisées de façon suffisante.In view of the foregoing, the invention proposes to give more security to the facilities existing closure or sun protection, which does not are not secure enough.

En outre, l'invention se propose de réaliser l'amélioration précitée, en préservant dans la mesure du possible l'agencement de ces installations déjà existantes, tout en utilisant de façon optimale les équipements annexes proposés dans le commerce.In addition, the invention proposes to carry out the aforementioned improvement, preserving to the extent possible the arrangement of these already existing installations, while optimally using ancillary equipment offered in the trade.

A cet effet, elle a pour objet une installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire comprenant un écran apte à obturer sélectivement une ouverture, un moteur d'entraínement de cet écran, ainsi qu'un ensemble de sécurité comportant des moyens de fin de course, aptes à arrêter l'écran dans au moins une position de fin de course, des moyens de fin de course ultime, aptes à arrêter l'écran quand celui-ci dépasse sa ou ses position(s) de fin de course, et des moyens d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran, aptes à empêcher la chute de cet écran sous l'action de la gravité, les moyens de fin de course ultime et les moyens d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran étant montés sur un unique support.For this purpose, it relates to an installation of closure or sun protection including a suitable screen to selectively close an opening, an engine drive this screen, as well as a set of with end-of-stroke means capable of stop the screen in at least one end position of race, ultimate end-of-race means, able to stop the screen when it exceeds its end position (s) race, and means of stopping the fall of the screen, able to prevent the fall of this screen under the action of the gravity, the ultimate end-of-race means and the means stopping the fall of the screen being mounted on a single support.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :

  • le support unique est prévu d'un premier côté latéral de l'écran ;
  • le moteur et les moyens de fin de course sont montés sur un autre support, prévus de l'autre côté latéral de l'écran ;
  • les moyens d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran comprennent un premier organe tournant, apte à entrer en rotation sous l'effet de la rotation d'un arbre solidaire du moteur d'entraínement, alors que les moyens de fin de course ultime comprennent un second organe tournant, qui est en prise avec le premier organe tournant ;
  • le second organe tournant est reçu dans un boítier monté sur le support unique ;
  • le premier organe tournant est co-axial à l'arbre, alors que le second organe tournant est parallèle à cet arbre, tout en étant décalé par rapport à celui-ci ;
  • les moyens de fin de course ultime comprennent une tige filetée, formant le second organe tournant, et deux éléments baladeurs, montés sur cette tige filetée tout en possédant au moins un degré de liberté en translation selon la direction principale de cette tige, ces deux éléments baladeurs étant aptes à actionner un interrupteur d'arrêt de l'écran ;
  • il est prévu un unique interrupteur d'arrêt de l'écran, commun aux moyens de fin de course ultime et aux moyens d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran ;
  • il est prévu au moins un levier, apte à actionner ledit interrupteur unique, ce levier étant mobile sous l'action de l'un ou l'autre des éléments baladeurs ;
  • le premier organe tournant est une roue à galets, alors que la tige filetée est solidaire d'un engrenage coopérant avec cette roue à galets au niveau d'un épaulement de cette dernière.
According to other features of the invention:
  • the single support is provided on a first lateral side of the screen;
  • the motor and the end of travel means are mounted on another support, provided on the other lateral side of the screen;
  • the means for stopping the fall of the screen comprise a first rotating member, able to rotate under the effect of the rotation of a shaft integral with the drive motor, while the ultimate end-of-travel means comprise a second rotating member, which is engaged with the first rotating member;
  • the second rotating member is received in a housing mounted on the single support;
  • the first rotating member is co-axial with the shaft, while the second rotating member is parallel to the shaft, while being offset with respect thereto;
  • the ultimate end-of-travel means comprise a threaded rod, forming the second rotating member, and two traveling members, mounted on this threaded rod while having at least one degree of freedom in translation along the main direction of this rod, these two elements walkmans being able to operate a switch to stop the screen;
  • there is provided a single switch for stopping the screen, common to the ultimate end-of-travel means and means for stopping the fall of the screen;
  • there is provided at least one lever, able to actuate said single switch, the lever being movable under the action of one or other of the walkman elements;
  • the first rotating member is a roller wheel, while the threaded rod is secured to a gear cooperating with the wheel roller at a shoulder thereof.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaítront plus clairement à la lumière de la description qui va suivre de deux modes de réalisation d'une installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire conforme à son principe, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues, respectivement de face et de côté, illustrant une installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue agrandie de la zone III de la figure 1 ; et
  • la figure 4 est une vue agrandie de face, analogue à la figure 3, illustrant une variante de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the light of the following description of two embodiments of a closure system or solar protection according to its principle, given only to As non-limiting examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • Figures 1 and 2 are views, respectively front and side, illustrating a closure system or solar protection according to the invention;
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the area III of Figure 1; and
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged front view, similar to Figure 3, illustrating an alternative embodiment of the invention.

L'installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire, illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3, comprend tout d'abord un bâti, comportant deux coulisses 2 qui supportent de façon classique un tube d'enroulement 4. Ce dernier est destiné à entraíner un écran 6, apte à obturer de façon sélective une ouverture 8 délimitée sensiblement par les deux coulisses 2 et la partie inférieure du tube 4.The installation of closing or sunscreen, illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, comprises first of all a built, having two wings 2 which support so a winding tube 4. The latter is intended for drive a screen 6, able to selectively close a opening 8 delimited substantially by the two wings 2 and the lower part of the tube 4.

D'un premier côté longitudinal de ce tube 4, à savoir d'un premier côté latéral de l'écran, il est prévu un support 10, sur lequel est monté un ensemble formé d'un moteur électrique 11 et d'un dispositif 12 de fin de course. Cet ensemble 11, 12, connu en tant que tel, est par exemple conforme à celui décrit dans DE-A-34 20 789. Of a first longitudinal side of this tube 4, namely of a first lateral side of the screen, it is expected a support 10, on which is mounted an assembly formed of a electric motor 11 and a device 12 end of race. This set 11, 12, known as such, is example according to that described in DE-A-34 20 789.

De l'autre côté latéral de l'écran 6, une roue à galets 14 est montée solidaire d'un arbre principal 16, destiné à la manoeuvre du tube d'enroulement 4. Cette roue à galets 14, qui est conforme à l'enseignement de DE-A-199 29 094, est apte à coopérer avec un interrupteur 20 d'arrêt de l'arbre 16, comme on le verra dans ce qui suit.On the other side of the screen 6, a wheel rollers 14 is mounted integral with a main shaft 16, intended for the operation of the winding tube 4. This wheel rollers 14, which is in accordance with the teaching of DE-A-199 29 094, is adapted to cooperate with a switch 20 stop the tree 16, as will be seen in what follows.

Un engrenage 22, venant en prise avec la roue 14 au niveau d'un épaulement 141 de cette dernière, est solidaire d'un arbre secondaire 24, réalisé sous forme d'une tige filetée, qui est reçue dans un boítier 26. Cette tige 24, qui est parallèle à l'arbre principal 16, tout en étant décalée par rapport à ce dernier, supporte deux écrous 28 et 28', formant éléments baladeurs.A gear 22, engaging with the wheel 14 at a shoulder 14 1 of the latter, is integral with a secondary shaft 24, in the form of a threaded rod, which is received in a housing 26. This rod 24, which is parallel to the main shaft 16, while being offset relative thereto, supports two nuts 28 and 28 ', forming walker elements.

Ces derniers ne sont cependant pas solidaires de la tige 24, ni en rotation ni en translation, étant donné la présence d'un levier 30, permettant d'immobiliser ces baladeurs 28 en rotation par rapport au boítier 26. Il est à remarquer que ce levier 30 est escamotable, selon la ligne pointillée à la figure 3, de manière à autoriser un réglage manuel du positionnement relatif de ces baladeurs 28 et de la tige 24.However, they are not in solidarity with the stem 24, neither in rotation nor in translation, given the presence of a lever 30, to immobilize these players 28 rotating relative to the housing 26. It is note that this lever 30 is retractable, according to the dashed line in Figure 3, so as to allow a manual adjustment of the relative positioning of these players 28 and the stem 24.

Il est enfin prévu un second interrupteur 32 d'arrêt de l'arbre 16, reçu en partie dans le volume intérieur du boítier 26. Cet interrupteur 32 est disposé axialement entre les deux baladeurs 28 et 28', de sorte que l'un ou l'autre de ceux-ci est apte à actionner cet interrupteur, comme on le verra dans ce qui suit.Finally, a second stop switch 32 is provided of the shaft 16, received partly in the interior volume of the housing 26. This switch 32 is arranged axially between the two players 28 and 28 ', so that one or the other of these is able to actuate this switch, as will be seen in what follows.

Il est à noter que la roue à galets 14 se trouve montée sur un support fixe 34, reposant sur une console 35 solidaire du bâti. De plus, l'engrenage 22 est reçu dans un alésage 36, ménagé dans ce support 34, alors que le boítier 26 est solidarisé contre les parois d'un logement 38, prévu dans ce support 34, qui débouche dans l'alésage précité 36, tout en présentant des dimensions radiales nettement supérieures à ce dernier.It should be noted that the roller wheel 14 is located mounted on a fixed support 34, resting on a console 35 solidarity with the building. In addition, the gear 22 is received in a bore 36, formed in this support 34, while the housing 26 is secured against the walls of a housing 38, provided in this support 34, which opens into the aforementioned bore 36, while having radial dimensions clearly superior to the latter.

L'utilisation de l'installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire, décrite ci-dessus, va maintenant être explicitée en référence aux figures 1 à 3.The use of the closure system or sunscreen, described above, will now be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

En fonctionnement normal de cette installation, l'ensemble 11, 12 assure, d'une part, la motorisation et donc le déplacement de l'écran 6 et, d'autre part, l'arrêt de ce dernier dans deux positions de fin de course prédéterminées. En cas de défaillance des moyens d'arrêt en fin de course 12, l'arbre principal 16 continue à entraíner l'écran 6 et, par conséquent, la roue à galets 14 et la tige filetée 24.In normal operation of this installation, the assembly 11, 12 provides, on the one hand, the motorization and so moving the screen 6 and, on the other hand, stopping of the latter in two end positions predetermined. In case of failure of the means of arrest in end of race 12, the main shaft 16 continues to drive the screen 6 and, consequently, the roller wheel 14 and the threaded rod 24.

Dans ces conditions, les baladeurs 28 et 28' se déplacent en translation par rapport à cette tige 24, selon la double flèche F. A un certain moment, l'un ou l'autre de ces baladeurs 28 ou 28' actionne donc l'interrupteur 32, ce qui induit l'arrêt immédiat de l'arbre principal 16. Cette tige filetée 24, ces baladeurs 28, 28' et cet interrupteur 32 forment donc des moyens complémentaires d'arrêt de fin de course, dénommés encore moyens de fin de course ultime, aptes à arrêter l'écran 6 lorsque ce dernier se trouve au-delà de ses positions normales de fin de course.Under these conditions, the players 28 and 28 ' move in translation relative to this rod 24, according to the double arrow F. At a certain point, one or the other of these players 28 or 28 'therefore actuates the switch 32, this which induces the immediate stop of the main shaft 16. This threaded rod 24, these players 28, 28 'and this switch 32 therefore form complementary end stop means of race, referred to as ultimate end-of-race means, able to stop the screen 6 when the latter is beyond of his normal end-of-race positions.

Par ailleurs, en cas de chute de l'écran 6, due notamment à une rupture mécanique intervenant dans la chaíne cinématique qui assure sa commande, la vitesse de rotation de la roue à galets 14 augmente. Par conséquent, la roue 14 se bloque, de sorte que celle-ci actionne l'interrupteur 20, ce qui interrompt l'alimentation du moteur et conduit à l'arrêt immédiat de l'écran 6.Moreover, in case of a fall of screen 6, due in particular to a mechanical rupture occurring in the kinematic chain which ensures its order, the speed of rotation of the roller wheel 14 increases. Therefore, the wheel 14 is blocked, so that it operates switch 20, which interrupts the power supply of the motor and leads to the immediate shutdown of the screen 6.

La figure 4 illustre une variante de réalisation de l'invention. Sur cette figure, les éléments mécaniques analogues à ceux des figures 1 à 3 y sont affectés des mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 100. FIG. 4 illustrates a variant embodiment of the invention. In this figure, the mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 1 to 3 are assigned same reference numbers, increased by 100.

Dans cette variante de réalisation, les moyens d'arrêt de l'écran en fin de course ultime sont dépourvus d'un interrupteur, tel que celui 32 des figures 1 à 3. Celui-ci est remplacé par un levier 132, globalement en forme de T. Ce levier 132, qui est monté pivotant autour d'un axe A perpendiculaire à la tige filetée 124, comporte deux branches, dont l'une 1321 s'étend entre les deux baladeurs 128 et 128', et dont l'autre 1322 s'étend au voisinage de l'interrupteur 120.In this variant embodiment, the means for stopping the screen at the end of the final stroke are devoid of a switch, such as that of FIGS. 1 to 3. This is replaced by a lever 132, generally shaped. T. This lever 132, which is pivotally mounted about an axis A perpendicular to the threaded rod 124, comprises two branches, one of which 132 1 extends between the two players 128 and 128 ', and whose other 132 2 extends in the vicinity of the switch 120.

Ainsi, en service, lors de la défaillance du système de fin de course classique, l'un des baladeurs 128 ou 128' vient en contact avec la branche 1321 du levier 132. Ce dernier pivote alors autour de l'axe A, de sorte que sa branche 1322 actionne l'interrupteur 120, ce qui interrompt l'alimentation du moteur et arrête l'arbre d'entraínement 116.Thus, in use, during the failure of the conventional end-of-travel system, one of the players 128 or 128 'comes into contact with the branch 132 1 of the lever 132. The latter then pivots around the axis A, so that its branch 132 2 actuates the switch 120, which interrupts the power supply of the motor and stops the drive shaft 116.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés.The invention is not limited to the examples described and represented.

Ainsi, elle peut être mise en oeuvre avec tout autre type de motorisation, notamment tubulaire. En outre, il est possible de faire appel à un autre type de dispositif anti-chute, tirant notamment parti d'une détection de la casse d'un ressort de compensation, comme décrit dans EP-A-0 151 427 ou dans DE-U-93 10 792.So, it can be implemented with any other type of motorization, especially tubular. In addition, it is possible to use another type of anti-fall device, taking advantage in particular of a case detection of a compensation spring, as described in EP-A-0 151 427 or in DE-U-93 10 792.

Il est également possible de faire appel à un autre type d'arrêt de fin de course, notamment à rouleaux comme décrit dans FR-A-2 688 022, ou bien à cames comme décrit dans IT-1 241 960, ou enfin à détection de couple comme décrit dans DE-A-29 517 926.It is also possible to call on another type of end-stop, particularly with rollers described in FR-A-2 688 022, or with cams as described in IT-1 241 960, or finally at torque detection as described in DE-A-29 517 926.

L'invention permet de réaliser les objectifs précédemment mentionnés.The invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.

En effet, elle confère une sécurité appréciable à l'installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire conforme à son principe. Indeed, it confers appreciable security to the installation of closing or sunscreen in accordance with its principle.

Par ailleurs, la solution apportée par l'invention est d'une modularité remarquable, en ce qui concerne l'utilisation des installations et des équipements annexes déjà existants ou disponibles sur le marché.Moreover, the solution provided by the invention is a remarkable modularity, as far as use of facilities and ancillary equipment already existing or available on the market.

Ainsi, dans le cas d'installations existantes non sécurisées, il y a uniquement lieu d'ajouter le dispositif de fin de course ultime, associé au disposition anti-chute. De ce fait, l'équipement existant reste opérationnel, dans la mesure où aucun de ses composants ne se trouve enlevé ni substitué..Thus, in the case of existing installations not secure, it is only necessary to add the device Ultimate end of stroke, associated with the anti-fall feature. As a result, the existing equipment remains operational, in the extent that none of its components are removed or substituted ..

De plus, lorsqu'il s'agit de monter de nouvelles installations, il est possible de proposer la motorisation traditionnelle, éventuellement associée à son dispositif classique de fin de course. Par conséquent, il n'est pas nécessaire de prévoir une motorisation spécifique, de sorte que la gamme existante ne se trouve pas modifiée.Moreover, when it comes to setting up new facilities, it is possible to offer the motorization traditional, possibly associated with its device classic end of race. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a specific motorization, so the existing range is not changed.

Claims (10)

Installation de fermeture ou de protection solaire comprenant un écran (6) apte à obturer sélectivement une ouverture (8), un moteur (11) d'entraínement de cet écran (6), ainsi qu'un ensemble de sécurité comportant des moyens (12) de fin de course, aptes à arrêter l'écran (6) dans au moins une position de fin de course, des moyens (24, 28, 28', 32 ; 124, 128, 128', 132) de fin de course ultime, aptes à arrêter l'écran (6) quand celui-ci dépasse sa ou ses position(s) de fin de course, et des moyens (14, 20 ; 114, 120) d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran (6), aptes à empêcher la chute de cet écran sous l'action de la gravité, les moyens de fin de course ultime (24, 28, 28', 32 ; 124, 128, 128', 132) et les moyens (14, 20 ; 114, 120) d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran étant montés sur un unique support (34 ; 134).Closing or sun protection system comprising a screen (6) capable of selectively closing a opening (8), a motor (11) for driving this screen (6), as well as a security assembly comprising means (12) end of stroke, able to stop the screen (6) in at least one end position, means (24, 28, 28 ', 32; 124, 128, 128 ', 132) of the ultimate end of travel, able to stop the screen (6) when it exceeds its or its end position (s), and means (14, 20; 114, 120) for stopping the fall of the screen (6), suitable for prevent the screen from falling under the action of gravity, the ultimate end-of-travel means (24, 28, 28 ', 32; 128, 128 ', 132) and the means (14, 20; 114, 120) for stopping of the falling of the screen being mounted on a single support (34; 134). Installation selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le support unique (34 ; 134) est prévu d'un premier côté latéral de l'écran (6).Installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the single support (34; 134) is provided on a first lateral side of the screen (6). Installation selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que le moteur (11) et les moyens de fin de course (12) sont montés sur un autre support (10), prévus de l'autre côté latéral de l'écran (6).Installation according to claim 2, characterized in that the motor (11) and the end-of-stroke means (12) are mounted on another support (10) provided on the other lateral side of the screen (6). Installation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens (14, 20 ; 114, 120) d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran comprennent un premier organe tournant (14 ; 114), apte à entrer en rotation sous l'effet de la rotation d'un arbre (16 ; 116) solidaire du moteur d'entraínement (11), alors que les moyens (24, 28, 28', 32 ; 124, 128, 128', 132) de fin de course ultime comprennent un second organe tournant (24 ; 124), qui est en prise avec le premier organe tournant (14 ; 114).Installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (14, 20; 114, 120) for stopping the fall of the screen comprise a first rotary member (14; 114) capable of coming into rotation under the effect of the rotation of a shaft (16; 116) integral with the drive motor (11), while the means (24, 28, 28 ', 32; 124, 128, 128', 132) Ultimate limit switches comprise a second rotating member (24; 124) which is engaged with the first rotary member (14; 114). Installation selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que le second organe tournant (24 ; 124) est reçu dans un boítier (26 ; 126) monté sur le support unique (34 ; 134).Installation according to claim 4, characterized in that the second rotating member (24; 124) is received in a housing (26; 126) mounted on the single support (34; 134). Installation selon l'une des revendications 4 ou 5, caractérisée en ce que le premier organe tournant (14 ; 114) est co-axial à l'arbre (16 ; 116), alors que le second organe tournant (24 ; 124) est parallèle à cet arbre, tout en étant décalé par rapport à celui-ci.Installation according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the first rotating member (14; 114) is coaxial with the shaft (16; 116), while the second rotating member (24; 124) is parallel to this tree, while being offset from it. Installation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de fin de course ultime comprennent une tige filetée (24 ; 124), formant le second organe tournant, et deux éléments baladeurs (28, 28' ; 128, 128'), montés sur cette tige filetée tout en possédant au moins un degré de liberté en translation (flèche F) selon la direction principale de cette tige, ces deux éléments baladeurs étant aptes à actionner un interrupteur (32 ; 120) d'arrêt de l'écran.Installation according to any one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the ultimate end-of-travel means comprise a threaded rod (24; 124), forming the second rotary member, and two walk-in members (28, 28 '; 128). , 128 '), mounted on this threaded rod while having at least one degree of freedom in translation (arrow F) in the main direction of this rod, these two walkman elements being able to actuate a switch (32; stop the screen. Installation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'il est prévu un unique interrupteur (120) d'arrêt de l'écran, commun aux moyens de fin de course ultime (124, 126, 128, 128', 132) et aux moyens (114, 120) d'arrêt de la chute de l'écran.Installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is provided a single switch (120) for stopping the screen, common to the ultimate end-of-travel means (124, 126, 128, 128 ', 132) and the means (114, 120) for stopping the fall of the screen. Installation selon les revendications 7 et 8, caractérisée en ce qu'il est prévu au moins un levier (132), apte à actionner ledit interrupteur unique (120), ce levier étant mobile sous l'action de l'un ou l'autre des éléments baladeurs (128, 128').Installation according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that there is provided at least one lever (132), able to actuate said single switch (120), the lever being movable under the action of one or the other wandering elements (128, 128 '). Installation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, prise en combinaison avec la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que le premier organe tournant est une roue à galets (14 ; 114), alors que la tige filetée (24 ; 124) est solidaire d'un engrenage (22 ; 122) coopérant avec cette roue à galets au niveau d'un épaulement (141 ; 1141) de cette dernière.An installation according to any one of claims 4 to 6, taken in combination with claim 7, characterized in that the first rotating member is a roller wheel (14; 114), while the threaded rod (24; 124) is integral with a gear (22; 122) cooperating with this roller wheel at a shoulder (14 1 ; 114 1 ) thereof.
EP04356140A 2003-07-24 2004-07-23 Shutter or sun protection Installation comprising a security device Not-in-force EP1500778B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0309054A FR2858010B1 (en) 2003-07-24 2003-07-24 CLOSURE OR SOLAR PROTECTION INSTALLATION COMPRISING A SAFETY ASSEMBLY
FR0309054 2003-07-24

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1500778A1 true EP1500778A1 (en) 2005-01-26
EP1500778B1 EP1500778B1 (en) 2005-11-09

Family

ID=33484697

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP04356140A Not-in-force EP1500778B1 (en) 2003-07-24 2004-07-23 Shutter or sun protection Installation comprising a security device

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1500778B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE309446T1 (en)
DE (1) DE602004000176T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2235682T1 (en)
FR (1) FR2858010B1 (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1614851A2 (en) * 2004-05-12 2006-01-11 Rib S.r.l. End of stroke device for rolling shutter operators
FR2884278A1 (en) * 2005-04-12 2006-10-13 Maviflex Soc Par Actions Simpl Door for closing opening in wall, has control unit that cuts off power supply of one of two motorization assemblies exerting pulling torque for apron in case of failure of other assembly, when overload fault of former assembly is detected

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102011002245A1 (en) 2011-04-21 2012-10-25 Sfs Intec Holding Ag Fastening device to a masonry

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2657646A1 (en) * 1990-01-26 1991-08-02 Somfy Safety device for motorised roller shutter
US6082433A (en) * 1997-11-21 2000-07-04 Overhead Door Corporation Control system and method for roll-up door
DE19929094A1 (en) * 1999-06-24 2000-12-28 Mfz Antriebe Gmbh Safety catch has locking plate joined to winder shaft, with gaps for teeth, cage, locking bodies, housing, end thrust piece, catchment chamber and recess

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2657646A1 (en) * 1990-01-26 1991-08-02 Somfy Safety device for motorised roller shutter
US6082433A (en) * 1997-11-21 2000-07-04 Overhead Door Corporation Control system and method for roll-up door
DE19929094A1 (en) * 1999-06-24 2000-12-28 Mfz Antriebe Gmbh Safety catch has locking plate joined to winder shaft, with gaps for teeth, cage, locking bodies, housing, end thrust piece, catchment chamber and recess

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1614851A2 (en) * 2004-05-12 2006-01-11 Rib S.r.l. End of stroke device for rolling shutter operators
EP1614851A3 (en) * 2004-05-12 2011-09-21 Rib S.r.l. End of stroke device for rolling shutter operators
FR2884278A1 (en) * 2005-04-12 2006-10-13 Maviflex Soc Par Actions Simpl Door for closing opening in wall, has control unit that cuts off power supply of one of two motorization assemblies exerting pulling torque for apron in case of failure of other assembly, when overload fault of former assembly is detected
EP1719872A1 (en) * 2005-04-12 2006-11-08 Maviflex Roll-up door and method for controlling the function thereof

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR2858010A1 (en) 2005-01-28
ATE309446T1 (en) 2005-11-15
ES2235682T1 (en) 2005-07-16
DE602004000176T2 (en) 2006-08-03
DE602004000176D1 (en) 2005-12-15
FR2858010B1 (en) 2005-09-09
EP1500778B1 (en) 2005-11-09

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2234436C (en) Device for closing and locking the blockers of a thrust reverser
CH642714A5 (en) DRIVE DEVICE, FOR ROLLER BLINDS OR ROLLER SHUTTERS.
CH661572A5 (en) LINEAR ACTUATOR WITH SCREW NUT SYSTEM.
EP1500778B1 (en) Shutter or sun protection Installation comprising a security device
EP1830117B1 (en) Fire valve actuator
FR2671582A1 (en) SECURITY MECHANISM FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED CLOSING DEVICES OF THE TYPE OF ROLLING SHUTTERS AND THE LIKE.
EP1676013B1 (en) Device for controlling the opening of a moveable element such as a smoke release hatch
FR2646202A1 (en) Operating device for opening and closing at least one flap
FR2741662A1 (en) SAFETY DEVICE FOR SHUTTER
EP3877252B1 (en) Emergency opening device for an aircraft door, with rotary release
FR2577994A1 (en) DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY ACTUATING THE ACCELERATOR OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
FR2740824A1 (en) Electrical motor actuated rolling shutter
EP3657522B1 (en) Mechanism for controlling the opening and closing of a current interruption device for an electrical switch
EP3902971B1 (en) Rotation drive system for a rolling device for a roll-type closure
EP2226454B1 (en) Door-opening device and assembly comprising a door provided with such a device
WO2000049264A1 (en) Automatic stop device based on a variable trip coupling for a motor of a roller shutter winding tube
FR2796980A1 (en) Guide for roller blind on building window has sleeve with threads for movement limiting stop nuts
EP0908369B1 (en) Motorisation assembly for switching points
EP0867594A1 (en) Automatic braking device for an electric motor driving a rotation part
FR2756320A1 (en) Drive mechanism and end-of-course detector for motor driven roller blinds
FR2858368A1 (en) Starter for driving internal combustion engine, has belt and pulley rotatably mounted on shaft section that has front free end carried by arm that is integrated to support unit, and moving unit having rear wheel
EP1518979A1 (en) Cylinder or lock with electromechanical control
FR2927109A1 (en) Automatically controlled lock actuating device for motor vehicle, has blocking unit blocking gear motor system along threshold torque value such that torque transmitted by system is not reduced, while torque is not exceeding threshold value
FR2850366A1 (en) Fire engine hose reel having hose drum with reducer motor/clutch and detector lifting clutch when effort detected/otherwise stopping drum movement
EP1549818A1 (en) Device for controlling a motorized shutter

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL HR LT LV MK

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20050316

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: BRESSON CHRISTOPHE

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 602004000176

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20051215

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060209

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060209

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060209

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060209

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060220

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20060130

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060410

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060510

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060731

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060731

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20060810

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: SIMU

Effective date: 20060731

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060723

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20080715

Year of fee payment: 5

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20051109

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20080626

Year of fee payment: 5

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20080726

Year of fee payment: 5

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20080722

Year of fee payment: 5

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20090723

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20100331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090731

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090723

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100202

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090723