EP1658782A2 - Passe-fil porte-crayon - Google Patents

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EP1658782A2
EP1658782A2 EP05292470A EP05292470A EP1658782A2 EP 1658782 A2 EP1658782 A2 EP 1658782A2 EP 05292470 A EP05292470 A EP 05292470A EP 05292470 A EP05292470 A EP 05292470A EP 1658782 A2 EP1658782 A2 EP 1658782A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/06—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/008—Tables or desks having means for applying electronic or electric devices
    • A47B2200/0082—Cable inlet in worktop or desk, e.g. grommet

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  • the present invention relates to a grommet intended to be incorporated in a hole provided in the surface of a plate or a panel, in particular a table or a desk, which grommet is designed so can also be used as a pencil holder or storage space.
  • the present invention relates to a piece intended to be inserted into a hole and provided in a plate or panel to, firstly, always allow this hole to act as a grommet and, secondly, serve pencil holder or form a storage space.
  • the invention relates to a grommet intended to be inserted into a shaped hole in a surface of a plate or a panel, characterized in that it comprises two identical elements having adjacent edges provided with male and female sections allowing their assembly to form an open container of size adapted to be inserted inside the hole and to be held therein, said elements having side edges including withdrawals allowing, once both elements assembled, to leave an opening in which one or more son can pass.
  • the grommet also comprises a flush cover in the two elements once they are assembled to close the container they form.
  • the movement of the lid, when inserted, is limited by a wall serving as a stop.
  • the pencil grommet 1 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings is composed of two identical elements 3, 5 which, when they are united together, form a container.
  • male sections 9 and 11 female are provided on the side edges of the elements 3, 5, so as to allow to assemble and disassemble at will.
  • Male and female sections may also be provided at the base of each element to complete this assembly.
  • Each element 3, 5 comprises an upper edge 13 which projects laterally so as to bear on the edges of the hole of the panel in which the grommet pencil holder is intended to be inserted (see Figure 1).
  • This projection 13 which forms a border, also makes it possible to hide the traces or imperfections that could exist around the hole, in particular if it is cut from the panel by the user.
  • Each of the elements 3, 5 also comprises at least one recess forming an opening 15 on the edge of one of its edges near its bottom so that, once the two elements are assembled around a wire, let the latter pass through such that this is clearly illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the grommet pencil holder 1 may also comprise a cover 17 (see FIG. 2) which can fit into a recess provided for this purpose, in the upper part of each of the elements 3, 5.
  • the lid may be provided with an openable part 19 to let the electric wire or wires if necessary.
  • each of the elements 3, 5 can be molded very thinly. Those that serve as a support or connecting element must have a thicker wall to provide the strength and durability needed for the room.
  • the two elements forming the grommet according to the invention are identical.
  • the mold used to make each element is in two extremely simple parts, including a male part and a female part that can be made in the same mold. This is however preferably designed to form the two elements together. The advantage of this manufacturing that allows to obtain the product in question without the use of expensive mechanical components, which allows for better production rates.
  • the grommet according to the invention as found illustrated assembled in particular in Figures 1 and 3 to 6 prevents objects placed on the panel or plate fall inadvertently into the hole where the grommet has been inserted. Due to its structure and shape, this grommet can also be used as a pencil holder. It will be understood, however, that it can also be used for other purposes.

Abstract

Passe-fil destiné à être inséré dans un trou façonné dans une surface d'un panneau ou d'une plaque. Ce passe-fil comprend deux éléments identiques (3,5) ayant des arêtes adjacentes pourvues de sections mâles (9) et femelles permettant leur assemblage pour former un contenant ouvert de taille adaptée pour être inséré à l'intérieur du trou et être maintenu dans celui-ci. Ces éléments (3,5) ont des arêtes latérales comprenant des retraits permettant, une fois les deux éléments assemblés, de laisser une ouverture (15) dans laquelle un ou plusieurs fils peuvent passer. Avantageusement, le passe-fil peut aussi comprendre également un couvercle encastrable dans les deux éléments (3,5) une fois ceux-ci assemblés, pour fermer le contenant qu'ils forment.

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    DOMAINE DE L'INVENTION
  • La présente invention a pour objet un passe-fil destiné à être incorporé dans un trou prévu dans la surface d'une plaque ou d'un panneau, notamment d'une table ou d'un bureau, lequel passe-fil est conçu de façon à pouvoir également servir de porte-crayon ou espace de rangement.
    • ARRIÈRE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUE
  • Dans le domaine particulier du mobilier, en particulier des bureaux, tables ou étagères, il est connu de prévoir des trous dans la surface des plaques ou panneaux de façon à ce que les utilisateurs puissent passer le câblage nécessaire pour brancher leur équipement électrique ou électronique. En pratique toutefois, ces trous demeurent souvent inutilisés.
    • RÉSUMÉ DE L'INVENTION
  • La présente invention a pour objet une pièce destinée à être insérée dans un trou ainsi prévu dans une plaque ou un panneau pour, d'une part, toujours permettre à ce trou d'agir comme passe-fil et, d'autre part, servir de porte-crayon ou former un espace de rangement.
  • Plus précisément, l'invention vise un passe-fil destiné à être inséré dans un trou façonné dans une surface d'une plaque ou un panneau, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux éléments identiques ayant des arêtes adjacentes pourvues de sections mâles et femelles permettant leur assemblage pour former un contenant ouvert de taille adaptée pour être inséré à l'intérieur du trou et être maintenu dans celui-ci, lesdits éléments ayant des arêtes latérales comprenant des retraits permettant, une fois les deux éléments assemblés, de laisser une ouverture dans laquelle un ou plusieurs fils peuvent passer.
  • De préférence, le passe-fil comprend également un couvercle encastrable dans les deux éléments une fois ceux-ci assemblés, pour fermer le contenant qu'ils forment. Le mouvement du couvercle, lors de son insertion, est limité par une paroi servant de butée.
  • L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation préféré de celle-ci, faite en se référant aux dessins annexés.
    • BRÈVE DESCRIPTION DES DESSINS
    • La Figure 1 est une vue en perspective et en coupe partielle d'un passe-fil porte-crayon selon l'invention, installé dans un trou prévu dans la surface du panneau d'une plaque;
    • la Figure 2 est une vue en perspective éclatée du passe-fil porte-crayon illustré sur la Figure 1, montrant les deux éléments de base de celui-ci, ainsi que son couvercle;
    • les Figures 3 à 6 sont des vues en perspective, de dessus, de face et de côté du passe-fil porte-crayon illustré sur les Figures 1 et 2; et
    • les Figures 7, 8, 9 et 10 sont respectivement des vues en perspective, de dessus, de face et de côté d'un des deux éléments constituant le passe-fil porte-crayon illustré sur les Figures précédentes.
    DESCRIPTION D'UN MODE DE RÉALISATION PRÉFÉRÉ DE L'INVENTION
  • Le passe-fil porte-crayon 1 selon le mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention illustré dans les dessins annexés est composé de deux éléments 3, 5 identiques qui, lorsqu'ils sont unis ensemble, forment un contenant. Pour procéder à cette union, des sections mâles 9 et femelles 11 sont prévues sur les arêtes latérales des éléments 3, 5, de façon à permettre de les assembler et désassembler à volonté. Des sections mâles et femelles peuvent également être prévues à même la base de chacune des éléments pour compléter cet assemblage.
  • Chaque élément 3, 5 comprend une arête supérieure 13 qui se projette latéralement de façon à pouvoir venir prendre appui sur les rebords du trou du panneau dans lequel le passe-fil porte-crayon est destiné à être inséré (voir la Figure 1). Cette projection 13 qui forme une bordure, permet également de masquer les traces ou imperfections qui pourraient exister autour du trou notamment si celui-ci est débité à même le panneau par l'utilisateur.
  • Chacun des éléments 3, 5 comprend également au moins un retrait formant ouverture 15 sur le bord d'une de ses arêtes près de son fond de façon à, une fois les deux éléments assemblés autour d'un fil, laisser passer ce dernier tel que cela est clairement illustré sur la Figure 1.
  • Avantageusement, le passe-fil porte-crayon 1 selon l'invention peut également comprendre un couvercle 17 (voir Figure 2) qui peut venir s'emboîter dans un retrait prévu à cet effet, à même la partie supérieure de chacun des éléments 3, 5. Le couvercle peut être pourvu d'une partie ouvrable 19 pour laisser passer le ou les fils électriques si besoin est. L'avantage d'un tel couvercle est qu'il réduit la taille de l'ouverture et les risques d'échapper par inadvertance un crayon, une gomme à effacer ou d'autres éléments qui pourraient être posés sur le panneau ou la plaque dans laquelle le passe-fil est installé.
  • De façon à réduire au maximum les coûts de fabrication, les parois de chacun des éléments 3, 5 peuvent être moulées de façon très mince. Celles qui servent toutefois de support ou d'élément de jonction se doivent d'avoir une paroi plus épaisse pour procurer la résistance et durabilité nécessaires à la pièce.
  • Tel qu'il ressort clairement des dessins, les deux éléments formant le passe-fil selon l'invention sont identiques. Le moule utilisé pour fabriquer chaque élément est en deux parties extrêmement simples, incluant une partie mâle et une partie femelle qui peuvent être réalisées dans un même moule. Celui-ci est toutefois de préférence conçu de façon à former les deux éléments ensemble. L'avantage de cette fabrication qui permet d'obtenir le produit en question sans l'utilisation de composantes mécaniques dispendieuses, ce qui permet de meilleurs débits de production.
  • On comprendra qu'une fois installé, le passe-fil selon l'invention tel qu'on le trouve illustré de façon assemblée notamment sur les Figures 1 et 3 à 6 permet d'éviter que des objets posés sur le panneau ou la plaque tombent par inadvertance dans le trou où le passe-fil a été inséré. De par sa structure et sa forme, ce passe-fil peut également servir de porte-crayon. On comprendra toutefois qu'il peut également être utilisé pour d'autres usages.

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  1. Passe-fil destiné à être inséré dans un trou façonné dans une surface d'un panneau ou d'une plaque, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux éléments identiques (3, 5) ayant des arêtes adjacentes pourvues de sections mâles (9) et femelles (11) permettant leur assemblage pour former un contenant ouvert de taille adaptée pour être inséré à l'intérieur du trou et être maintenu dans celui-ci, lesdits éléments (3, 5) ayant des arêtes latérales comprenant au moins un retrait (15) permettant, une fois les deux éléments (3, 5) assemblés, de laisser une ouverture (15) dans laquelle un ou plusieurs fils peuvent passer.
  2. Le passe-fil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend également un couvercle (17) encastrable dans les deux éléments (3, 5) une fois ceux-ci assemblés, pour fermer le contenant qu'ils forment.
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