EP1635009A2 - Panneau d'accès articulé pour paroi - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
- E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
- E05D3/14—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with four parallel pins and two arms
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- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F19/00—Other details of constructional parts for finishing work on buildings
- E04F19/08—Built-in cupboards; Masks of niches; Covers of holes enabling access to installations
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
- E05D1/04—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges with guide members shaped as circular arcs
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
- E05D1/06—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges consisting of two easily-separable parts
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
- E05D7/10—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis
- E05D7/1044—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in an axial direction
- E05D7/1055—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in an axial direction with snap-fitted pins
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for effecting relative pivotal movement between two components. It is particularly applicable, but in no way limited, to pivotally mounted access covers where a closure member is pivotally mounted to a frame.
- Hinged wall mounted access panels of various types are used extensively in commercial premises.
- One typical application is in toilets or washrooms where a hinged panel, tiled on its outer surface to match the surrounding area, is used to provide easy access to concealed plumbing.
- known access panels of this type suffer from a number of disadvantages. For example, they are relatively expensive to manufacture and are often made from aluminium or plastic. As a result they cannot easily be upgraded to provide versions with a satisfactory fire rating. Nor can they be manufactured cheaply enough for the domestic market where there are many situations where they could be used, such as to provide access under baths.
- a pivot assembly comprising a base portion and first and second hinge elements, said hinge elements being pivotally connected, in use, to said base portion by first and second ball and socket joints respectively.
- This two-link double pivot assembly provides a cost-effective system for hinging a door.
- the hinge elements each incorporate a pivotal connection means at an edge or side of the hinge element opposite to the ball/socket joint with the base portion. This facilitates connecting the pivot assembly to a door.
- first and second hinge elements are aligned in use in substantially parallel, non-coaxial, corresponding end alignment.
- the base portion is formed as an extruded length. This extrusion is particularly cost-effective to produce and can be cut to any length when doors or cover assemblies are made to order.
- first and/or second hinged elements are also formed as an extruded length.
- the pivot assembly comprises:-
- At least one of the hinge elements contacts a bearing surface on the base portion to prevent further rotational movement of the hinge element.
- an access cover assembly comprising a door, an outer frame and a pivot assembly, said pivot assembly comprising a base portion and first and second hinge elements, said hinge elements being pivotally connected, in use, to said base portion by first and second ball and socket joints respectively.
- the hinge elements each incorporate a pivotal connection means at an edge or side of the hinge element opposite to the ball/socket joint with the base portion.
- first and second hinge elements are aligned in use in substantially parallel, non-coaxial, corresponding end alignment.
- the base portion is formed as an extruded length.
- first and/or second hinged elements are also formed as an extruded length.
- the pivot assembly comprises:-
- At least one of the hinge elements contacts a bearing surface on the base portion to prevent further rotational movement of the hinge element.
- FIG. 1 to 3 these shown in end elevation an access cover assembly generally shown as 10 according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the cover assembly comprises a door 11 pivotally connected to an outer frame 12 along one edge of the frame by a pivot assembly generally shown as 13.
- the pivot assembly is shown in more detail in Figures 7 to 11 inclusive.
- the outer frame 12 has securing points 14 which enable it to be secured to and set within a surrounding structure, typically a wall or some other surface. That surface need not be vertical and could be horizontal, or indeedat any angle in between.
- the front, or outward facing, face of the door 11 may contain a recessed face 15 which is adapted to take a finishing material such as ceramic tiles, marble, resin, wood or the like.
- a finishing material such as ceramic tiles, marble, resin, wood or the like.
- the intention is that the finish on the front of the door should be flush with and matching with the finish on the surrounding surface. This recessed arrangement is shown more clearly in Figure 4.
- the pivot assembly is illustrated in more detail in Figures 7, 8 and 9.
- the assembly consists of a base portion or plate 20 which has a substantially flat or planar face 21 adapted to be secured to the outer frame.
- the base portion includes two sockets, a first socket 22 and a second socket 23. These sockets are spaced apart across the width of the base portion.
- width is the dimension 'W' as shown in Figure 7.
- the first and second sockets are so sized, shaped and configured as to accept balls 24,25 on the side edges of two hinge elements 26 and 27 respectively.
- the arrangement is such that the hinge elements are spaced apart across the width of the base portion and are aligned, in use, in substantially parallel, non-coaxial corresponding end alignment. That is to say the hinge elements are aligned parallel to and axially spaced apart from each other on the base portion.
- each hinge element opposite the ball/socket shown in Figure 7 as regions 28 and 29 are fixed to the top and bottom of the door.
- these regions are shown as a socket that can accommodate a screw, bolt or plug fixing, making the necessary connection between the hinge elements and the door. But this is only one type of fixing which could be used and the most appropriate fixing type will be determined by the materials specialist.
- hinge elements and the base position are formed as extruded parts and these are shown in Figures 10 and 11. It will be appreciated that the first and second hinge elements 126 and 127 slide into and are held captive by their corresponding sockets in the base position 120.
- the extrusions are of indeterminate lengths and can be cut to the length required for a particular access cover.
- the cover assembly is generally rectangular in shape and in this context the term "rectangular” has a very broad meaning. It includes a "square” shape and also includes quadrilateral shapes in which the opposing sides need not necessarily be parallel.
- the outer frame is adapted to be installed into an aperture in a wall or other surface.
- a variety of fixing methods are possible such as anchor lugs extending outwardly from the outer frame into the structure of the floor.
- the outer frame may be secured to the side of the aperture using conventional flanges with screw of bolt fixings.
- the outer frame is typically formed from four lengths of angle joined together at the corners.
- the outer frame is formed from a metal such as stainless steel or aluminium and the lengths joined by welding or by proprietary mitre fixings. Welding is preferred because of the strength and durability of the finished joint. Materials other than metal can be used if the application requires and materials such as plastics or fibre-filled composites may be employed. The material will be selected by the materials specialist and any material with sufficient strength and durability and acceptable physical appearance, bearing in mind that the top edge of the frame will be visible in the finished installation, can be used.
- the door 11 is formed from an inner rectangular frame 18 closed by a cover frame base 19 and which is adapted to be tiled or filled with other appropriate filling material to form a cover member which fits closely within the outer frame.
- the inner rectangular frame is, similar to the outer frame, formed from four lengths of angle.
- the door moves between a closed configuration, shown in Figure 4, in which the door is accommodated substantially within the outer frame and an open configuration, shown in Figure 6, in which the door is substantially perpendicular with respect to the outer frame.
- the cover member is pivotally mounted to the outer frame in a novel way. It will be appreciated that, due to the depth of the cover member 11 and the outer frame 12, and the close fit required between the two it is not a simple matter to hinge the two components together. This is because any pivotal movement between the cover member and the outer frame must be such as to provide clearance between the two components. A simple hinge arrangement along the so-called hinged edge 30 of the door would be both unsightly and liable to damage. The aesthetic appearance of these covers is an important factor in the minds of those specifying and purchasing them. Such covers are often placed in public places where they are highly visible.
- Typical access cover sizes are from 300mm x 300mm to 600mm x 900mm. These are given for example only and larger or smaller access covers are possible.
- a security lock can be provided or a "push pull" catch, to keep the door closed.
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0420219A GB2417979A (en) | 2004-09-11 | 2004-09-11 | Hinged wall access panel |
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EP1635009A2 true EP1635009A2 (fr) | 2006-03-15 |
EP1635009A3 EP1635009A3 (fr) | 2007-05-16 |
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WO2009098067A1 (fr) * | 2008-02-08 | 2009-08-13 | Knauf Alutop Gmbh | Dispositif de baguettes profilées |
WO2018224116A1 (fr) * | 2017-06-08 | 2018-12-13 | Knauf Gips Kg | Dispositif permettant de fermer une ouverture, en particulier une ouverture d'inspection, et kit de construction associé |
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GB2560349A (en) * | 2017-03-08 | 2018-09-12 | The Access Panel Company Ltd | Access panel |
GB2577667B (en) * | 2018-05-02 | 2023-03-01 | Linear Building Innovations Ltd | A hinged portal comprising a cover plate for concealing a lock |
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GB1292109A (en) * | 1970-05-15 | 1972-10-11 | Initial Plastics Ltd | Improvements relating to hinges |
CA2147413A1 (fr) * | 1995-04-20 | 1996-10-21 | Gaetan Roy | Trappe d'acces esthetique |
EP1298270A2 (fr) * | 2001-08-16 | 2003-04-02 | Valvis, Michail | Assemblage d'un panneau articulé |
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GB524300A (en) * | 1939-01-26 | 1940-08-02 | Bartholomeus Mattheus Gunters | An improved hinge structure |
GB958497A (en) * | 1960-05-25 | 1964-05-21 | Renzo Oddicini | Improvements in and relating to folding panel structures |
US3061137A (en) * | 1962-03-05 | 1962-10-30 | Bradley Ind Inc | Hinges |
GB1135362A (en) * | 1967-06-29 | 1968-12-04 | John Samuel Fiore | Improvements in or relating to hinges |
GB1252809A (fr) * | 1969-02-07 | 1971-11-10 | ||
FR2041516A5 (fr) * | 1969-04-28 | 1971-01-29 | Boussois Souchon Neuvesel Sa | |
US5092703A (en) * | 1989-03-22 | 1992-03-03 | Yorozu Manufacturing Corporation | Ball joint and method of manufacturing the same |
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GB1292109A (en) * | 1970-05-15 | 1972-10-11 | Initial Plastics Ltd | Improvements relating to hinges |
CA2147413A1 (fr) * | 1995-04-20 | 1996-10-21 | Gaetan Roy | Trappe d'acces esthetique |
EP1298270A2 (fr) * | 2001-08-16 | 2003-04-02 | Valvis, Michail | Assemblage d'un panneau articulé |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2009098067A1 (fr) * | 2008-02-08 | 2009-08-13 | Knauf Alutop Gmbh | Dispositif de baguettes profilées |
WO2018224116A1 (fr) * | 2017-06-08 | 2018-12-13 | Knauf Gips Kg | Dispositif permettant de fermer une ouverture, en particulier une ouverture d'inspection, et kit de construction associé |
JP2020522632A (ja) * | 2017-06-08 | 2020-07-30 | クナウフ ギプス コマンディトゲゼルシャフト | 開口、特に点検用開口を閉鎖するデバイス、及び、それのための組立てキット |
AU2017417516B2 (en) * | 2017-06-08 | 2021-07-08 | Knauf Gips Kg | Device for closing off an opening, in particular an inspection opening, and construction kit for the same |
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GB2417979A (en) | 2006-03-15 |
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